T HE P RESENTATION OF THE L ORD : C ANDLEMAS H OLY E UCHARIST ND , - - PDF document
T HE P RESENTATION OF THE L ORD : C ANDLEMAS H OLY E UCHARIST ND , 2020 S UNDAY , F EBRUARY 2 St. John the Baptist (Dixie) Anglican Church 719 Dundas Street East Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B5 Tel: (905) 277-0462 Fax: (905) 277-3971 Email:
ND, 2020
Anglican Church 719 Dundas Street East Mississauga, ON L4Y 2B5
Tel: (905) 277-0462 Fax: (905) 277-3971 Email: church@stjohnsdixie.com Website: www.stjohnsdixie.com
Welcome to St. John the Baptist (Dixie) Anglican Church …or, more simply “St. John’s Dixie”
Thank you for joining us today! Whatever your age, background, or orientation, whether you are married, divorced or single, with children or without, are a life-long Anglican, from another Christian tradition, totally new to the faith or “just looking” you are very welcome here! Our Vision
with passion, through spiritual growth and inspiring worship. Our Mission Together we empower one another in active and engaging ministry to share the transforming Good News of Jesus Christ, by building loving and supportive relationships. Our Values
Our goal is to be a G.I.F.T. to one another and to this community by Growing In Faith Together We’d also like you to know… Order of Service - You’ll find everything you need for the worship service printed in this colourful leaflet – prayers, scripture readings and hymns, along with instructions in italics, so you’ll know when to stand, sit or kneel. If you have difficulty standing or kneeling, it’s completely ok to remain
Children - Children and infants are most welcome. We have a children’s program for younger kids that takes place in the Parish Hall during the service. They return to the sanctuary at the time
fussy or your baby is in need of feeding or changing, don’t worry! Our sides person at the back
still hearing the service through a loudspeaker. Please don’t be embarrassed if your baby cries or your children get fidgety. We understand that children make noise and move around. Holy Communion - Those who have been baptized in any Christian church, including children, are welcome to receive communion. If you have not been baptized yet or do not wish to receive the bread and wine, you are welcome to come to the altar rail for a blessing. Simply cross your hands
Please ensure that your cell phone is turned off or in the mute position. Hymns marked (LEV) are from the hymnal “Lift Every Voice and Sing” Hymns marked (AAH) are from the hymnal “African American Heritage”
The Service begins with the blessing of the candles. In silence, the light is passed until all vigil candles are lit. Priest: May the light and peace of Jesus Christ our Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: As we remain standing, let us pray. Almighty and everliving God, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts in the face of your Son, Jesus Christ our
pierces our hearts as it did the heart of Mary, our Lord’s mother, they may be to us signs of your grace in times of darkness. Enkindle in us the true faith that lead Simeon to recognize you and the holy joy that led Anna to praise your name; + in the name of ther Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Priest: Jesus Christ is the light of the World. Alleluia! People: A light no darkness can extinguish. Alleluia.
Processional Hymn: #5 – “CHRIST WHOSE GLORY”
All sing
Christ whose glory fills the skies, Christ the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness, arise! Triumph o'er the shades of night: Day–spring from on high, be near; Day–star, in my heart appear. Dark and cheerless is the morn unaccompanied by thee; joyless is the day's return, till thy mercy's beams I see, till they inward light impart, glad my eyes and warm my heart. Visit then this soul of mine, pierce the gloom of sin and grief; fill me, Radiancy divine, scatter all my unbelief; more and more thyself display, shining to the perfect day.
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Wor ship,
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Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. People: And also with you.
The Gloria The Collect of the Day
Please kneel or be seated
Priest: Let us pray. Blessed are you, O Lord our God, for you have sent us your salvation. Inspire us by your Holy Spirit to recognize him who is the glory of Israel and the light for all nations, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen.
All extinguish their candles
Please be seated
Reader: A Reading from the Book of Malachi. See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight
and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap; he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the descendants of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, until they present offerings to the Lord in righteousness. Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years. Reader: The word of the Lord. Malachi 3.1-4 People: Thanks be to God.
A moment of silence is observed
Psalm 24 The choir sings the refrain, all repeat.
Please stand
Cantor: Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. “ Who is this king of glory?” “The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle.” Refrain Cantor: Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. “Who is he, this King of glory?” “The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.” Refrain Reader: A Reading from the Letter to the Hebrews.
Please be seated
Since, therefore, the children share flesh and blood, he himself likewise shared the same things, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by the fear of death. For it is clear that he did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham. Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins
who are being tested.
Glo ry
Reader: The word of the Lord. Hebrews 2.14-18 People: Thanks be to God.
A moment of silence is observed
Sequence Hymn: (Tune #484) – “LORD, LET YOUR SERVANT GO”
Please stand & sing The first two verses are sung before the Gospel, the last two; after
Lord, let your servant go in peace; your Word has been fulfilled. Because we've seen your saving grace ee know that all is well. Through all the sorrow, pain and death, we dare, O God, to sing. For you once sent your Son to earth, and that changed everything.
The last verse will be sung; after the Gospel.
There's much we cannot understand, nor order, nor control; We place our lives into your hands and trust you'll make us whole. Lord, let your servants daily know that we are not alone; And may we find, where'er we go, you'll lead us safely home.
The Gospel
Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Priest: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young
righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him.
Praise to you, Lord Je sus
Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed - and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day. At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of
upon him. Priest: The Gospel of Christ. Luke 2.22-40 People:
Sermon
Please be seated We ask the congregation to refrain from applause after the anthem.
Choir Anthem – “NUNC DIMITTIS” by Carl Maultsby
Lord, now let your servant depart in peace according to your holy word. For my own eyes have seen the Saviour Whom you prepare for all the people. To be a light revealing you To all the nations for your people Israel. Glory to God, Creator, Son, and Spirit, As in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen
The Nicene Creed
Please stand
Priest: Let us confess our faith as we say, All: We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the
came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Please kneel or be seated The Leader offers prayers for the church, the world, the sick and the suffering, and those who have died.
Leader: Gathered by the Holy Spirit in this temple of God, we pray to the Father, in the name of the Son, singing: "Christ, shine your light" All: Leader: Shine your powerful light O Lord, on the Church throughout the world. That it may be a beacon of hope to those in darkness. We pray today for....(prayers for the church). May the lives of Christians shed your reconciling light to all
All: Christ, shine your light. Leader: Shine your gentle light, O Lord, on those who are sick, distressed or in any kind of need...(prayers for the sick). Surround them with your comforting presence and give them peace. In your name we pray. All: Christ, shine your light. Leader: Shine your guiding light, O Lord, on the nations of the earth. Enlighten the hearts and minds of those who lead, that they may follow in your way of love and service and inspire in every person a desire for the common good. In your name we pray. All: Christ, shine your light.
Leader: Shine your perpetual light on all who have died and are at rest in you. May the light of your countenance be upon them and the blessing of eternal life be granted to... (prayers for those who have died). In your name we pray. All: Christ, shine your light. Leader: Shine your light in us, O Lord, and may the Holy Spirit, poured out upon us in
greater faith in your truth, and a more fervent desire to share your life with
All: Christ, shine your light. Priest: Almighty God, All: you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications to you, and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together you will hear their requests. Fulfil now our desires and petitions, as may be best for us, granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come eternal life; for you, Father, are good and loving, and we glorify you through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, in the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Confession and Absolution
Please kneel or be seated
Priest: Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s forgiveness. Priest: Most merciful God, All: we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen. Priest: Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. People: Amen.
The Peace
Please stand
Priest: The peace of the Lord be always with you. People: And also with you.
We give out of our blessings to bless others. If you are new or visiting, please don’t feel you need to give anything.
Offertory Hymn: #560 – “GOD WHOSE ALMIGHTY WORD”
All sing
God, whose almighty Word chaos and darkness heard, and took their flight hear us, we humbly pray, and where the gospel–day sheds not its glorious ray, let there be light! Saviour, who came to bring on your redeeming wing healing and sight, health to the sick in mind, sight to the inly blind: now for all humankind let there be light! Spirit of truth and love, life–giving, holy Dove, speed on your flight! Move on the water's face bearing the lamp of grace, and in earth's darkest place let there be light! Gracious and holy Three, glorious Trinity, wisdom, love, might, boundless as ocean's tide rolling in fullest pride: through the world far and wide let there be light!
Offertory Sentence
All sing
Priest: Almighty God, accept the joyful offering of your Church, and grant that your Son may shine in us as the light that lightens every nation. We ask this in the name of the same Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen.
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Priest: Holy One, the beginning and the end, the giver of life: Blessed are you for the birth
your promise to your people. Blessed are you in the prophets’ hopes and dreams. Blessed are you for Mary’s openness to your will. Blessed are you for your Son Jesus, the Word made flesh. SANCTUS
All sing Please kneel or be seated
Priest: In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks; broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me. Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Priest: With this bread and cup we remember your Word dwelling among us, full of grace and truth. We remember our new birth in his death and resurrection. We look with hope for his coming. All: Come, Lord Jesus. Priest: Holy God, we long for your Spirit. Come among us. Bless this meal. May your Word take flesh in us. Awaken your people. Fill us with your light. Bring the gift
All: Come, Holy Spirit. Priest: All praise and glory are yours, Holy One of Israel, Word of God incarnate, Power
All: Amen. The Lord’s Prayer
All sing unaccompanied
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, you
take a way
sin of the world, have mer cy,
mer cy
us.
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, you
take a way
sin of the world; grant us your peace. Grant us your peace.
Priest: We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world. All: God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life. Priest: The gifts of God for the People of God. People: Thanks be to God. AGNUS DEI
All sing
The Communion
Those who have been baptized in any Christian church, including children, are welcome to receive
welcome to come to the altar rail for a blessing. Simply cross your hands over your chest to alert the priest you wish to receive a blessing. If you wish a gluten free wafer, please alert priest at the altar rail.
Communion Hymn: #48 – “LET ALL MORTAL FLESH, ”
All sing
Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly–minded, for, with blessing in his hand, Christ our God to us approacheth, our full homage to demand. King of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords, in human vesture, in the body and the blood, he will give to all the faithful his own self for heavenly food. Rank on rank the host of heaven spreads its vanguard on the way, as the Light of light descendeth from the realms of endless day, that the powers of hell may vanish as the darkness clears away. At his feet the six–winged seraph, cherubim with sleepless eye veil their faces to the presence, as with ceaseless voice they cry, "Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, Lord most high!"
Communion Hymn: #132 – “OF ETERNAL LOVE BEGOTTEN ”
All sing
Of eternal Love begotten ere the worlds began to be, he is Alpha and Omega, he the source, the ending he,
evermore and evermore. O that birth for ever blessed, When the virgin, full of grace, by the Holy Ghost conceiving, bare the Saviour of our race, and the babe, the world's redeemer, first revealed his sacred face, evermore and evermore. This is he whom seers in old time chanted of with one accord, whom the voices of the prophets promised in their faithful word; now he shines, the long–expected; let creation praise its Lord, evermore and evermore. O ye heights of heaven, adore him; angel hosts, his praises sing; all dominions, bow before him, and extol our God and king; let no tongue on earth be silent, every voice in concert ring, evermore and evermore.
Prayer after Communion
Priest: God for whom we wait, you fulfilled the hope of Simeon, who did not die till he had welcomed the Messiah. Complete in us your perfect will, that we in Christ may share in your eternal kingdom; for he is Lord for ever and ever. All: Amen.
Please stand
Priest: Glory to God, All: whose power working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or
Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Blessing & Announcements Recessional Hymn # 460 - “LORD THE LIGHT OF YOUR LOVE ”
Please stand & sing
Lord, the light of your love is shining, in the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, light of the world, shine upon us; set us free by the truth you now bring us, shine on me, shine on me. Refrain: Shine, Jesus, shine; fill this land with the Father's glory; blaze, Spirit, blaze: set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow: flood the nations with grace and mercy; send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light. Lord, I come to your awesome presence, from the shadows into your radiance; by the blood I may enter your brightness; search me, try me, consume all my darkness, shine on me, shine on me. Refrain: As we gaze on your kingly brightness so our faces display your likeness; everchanging from glory to glory, mirrored here may our lives tell your story, shine on me, shine on me. Refrain:
Dismissal
Priest: Go in peace, for our eyes have seen the salvation, prepared for all people. Alleluia! Alleluia! People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
All music is reproduced under CCLI #11166483.