St.

Thomas Cathedral

RECESSIONAL HYMN:
1. Praise

Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessd Redeemer!

Sing, O Earth, His wonderful love proclaim!
Hail Him! hail Him! highest archangels in glory;
Strength and honour give to His holy Name!
Like a shepherd, Jesus will guard His children,
In His arms He carries them all day long:
Refrain: Praise Him! (2) Tell of His excellent greatness.
Praise Him! (2) Ever in joyful song!
2. Praise Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessd Redeemer!
For our sins He suffered, and bled, and died.
He our Rock, our hope of eternal salvation,
Hail Him! hail Him! Jesus the Crucified.
Sound His praises! Jesus who bore our sorrows,
Love unbounded, wonderful, deep and strong. Refrain
Him! Praise Him! Jesus, our blessd Redeemer!
Heavenly portals loud with hosannas ring!
Jesus, Saviour, reigneth forever and ever.
Crown Him! Crown Him! Prophet, and Priest, and King!
Christ is coming! over the world victorious,
Power and glory unto the Lord belong.

Since 1718

iocese of

A member of the worldwide

Anglican Communion

THE DISMISSAL

HOLY EUCHARIST 8. 45 A.M. 25 OCTOBER 2015

VOLUNTARY: Prelude No. 1

Music: CHESTER ALLEN, 1838 - 1878

From the West Door, the Presbyter says:

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

All reply: In the name of Christ. Amen.
POSTLUDE: Christ is Risen, alleluia (BWV 628) J.S. BACH, 1685 - 1750

Prayer requests & Announcements

30 Oct : Prayer & vigil at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Lower Parel 9 P.M. to 5 A.M.
The flowers this morning are sponsored in loving memory of the late
Mrs. Chrandramathi Moses beloved mother of Kamal Jadhav.
The elements have been sponsored by P. V. George and Elizabeth.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer we pray today for the Dioceses of Tohoku & Tokyo
(Japan) and their bishops, the Rt Revd John Kato and the Rt Revd Andrew Ohata.
~~~ Birthdays this week ~~~ May God bless you abundantly.

Rhea Daniel (25), Patricia Bijlani (28), Rubik Azariah (29), Ruth Jadhav (30),
Gaurav Salvi (31), Mohini Patil (31)
~~~ Wedding Anniversaries this week ~~~

Be blessed with love, joy and companionship all the years of your life.
Gopa & Joseph Long (28), Shashikant & Surekha Salvi (30)
ST. THOMAS CATHEDRAL
3 Veer Nariman Road, Fort, Mumbai 400 001
Presbyter-In-Charge: The Revd. Avinash T. Rangayya
Telephone: (Vestry) 2283 9783, (R) 2207 1275, 98207 50090
Contact the Presbyter for pastoral visits and administering Communion to the house-bound.

4
FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION
ONLY

8:45 AM: Eucharist (sung).

(with Sunday School in Hall)
The Cathedral is open during the
week from 7AM to 6PM.

Reformation Sunday

3. Praise

Words: FRANCES CROSBY, 1820 - 1915

Sunday Services
7 AM: Eucharist (said)
in the Lady Chapel.

umbai

CAMILLE SAINT SANS, 1835 - 1921

* All keep silence and prepare for worship *

INTROIT (choir):

A safe stronghold our God is still,

a trusty shield and weapon;
Hell keep us clear from all the ill
that hath us now oertaken.
The ancient prince of hell
hath risen with purpose fell;
strong mail of craft and power
he weareth in this hour;
On earth is not his fellow. MARTIN LUTHER, 1483 - 1546
* All stand *

~~~ W e l c o m e ~~~
St Thomas Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship since 1718.
The Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Church of North Indias Diocese of Mumbai.
Situated in the heart of the city, we are open through the week (7 A.M. to 6 P.M.)
offering worshippers and visitors alike an oasis of peace and quiet.

Jesus said to Thomas, Stop doubting and believe.

Our hope and daily prayer is that all who come to see this beautiful Cathedral and
share in our worship may be strengthened in their faith.
Let us then like, Thomas, joyfully exclaim, My Lord and my God! (JOHN 20: 28)
Please switch off all electronic devices.
Join us for fellowship in the porch after the Service.

CALL TO WORSHIP
Presbyter:
All:
Presbyter:
All:

|The Sharing of the Peace|

Led by the Presbyter from the West Door.

Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,

Let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin that clings
so closely .
And let us run with perseverance the race that is set before
us,
Looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.
Amen.

HYMN IN PROCESSION (all):

The Presbyter:

Response:

with a gesture of peace.

|The Offertory|
During the singing of the hymn an offering will be received
for the work of the Church. Thank you for your generosity.

146 When morning gilds the skies

HYMN:

*All sit*

Christ is our peace. He has reconciled us to God in one

body by the cross. We meet in His name and share His
peace. The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
The congregation greets one another

345 Christ is the King!

|The Prayers of the People|

The Service begins on pg. 350 of the Book of Common Prayer

|The Ministry o f t h e Word|

In His time, (2)

He makes all things beautiful in His time.
Lord please show me every day
as You're teaching me Your way
that You do just what You say
in Your time. DIANE BALL b. 1941

INVOCATION (all):

PRAYER FOR REFORMATION SUNDAY (All):

Gather us together this Reformation Sunday, O God, that we may

celebrate the witness of our forefathers and the courage that gave birth
to the Reformation. Teach us how to honour the saints of God in ages
past as well as in our present days. May the conviction of your grace
written on their hearts be one that forms our own faith. Inspire us in
the continuing reformation of the Church. In Christs name we pray.
Amen.
THE LESSON:

THE EPISTLE:

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION: pg. 358

|The Preparation for Communion| pg. 361

|The Consecration| pg. 363
|The Communion| pg. 368

2 Kings 23. 1 - 9 Refer insert

PSALM (sung by the choir to chants by Crotch & Rimbault):

81 v.v. 1 to 14 pg.

169

Romans 11. 1 - 6 Refer insert

During the administration of the Communion, we sing :

HYMN:

246 Just as I am

|The Thanksgiving| pg. 371

* All stand and sing *

THE GRADUAL:

373 Help us, O Lord, to learn

* Remain standing for the Gospel and Creed *

THE HOLY GOSPEL:

St Luke 11. 33 Refer insert

THE ACCLAMATION:

Alleluia (Repeated four times.)

All recite THE CREED pg. 354

OFFERTORY PRAYER: pg. 357

Please be seated for THE SERMON

|The Sending Forth|

Almighty and ever gracious God, since all our
salvation depends upon your holy Word: therefore grant that our hearts
may be set free from worldly things, so that we may with all diligence
and faith hear your Word, rightly understand your gracious will, and in all
sincerity live according to the same, to your praise and glory; through our
Lord Jesus Christ: And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son
and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
BLESSING (Presbyter):

* All stand *

* All stand for the Gloria *