St. John's Anglican Church
Parish of Horton, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
We are a welcoming & affirming community to all persons.
April 21st, 2024; Fourth Sunday of Easter
Rector: The Rev’d Nicole Uzans, rector.stjohnswolfville@gmail.com
Wardens: Cameron Finlay & Karen Padovani, wardens.stjohnswolfville@gmail.com
Director of Music & Organist: Dr. Michelle Boyd, m.e.boyd@gmail.com
Livestream Operator: Bill DeGrace
Parish of Horton, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
We are a welcoming & affirming community to all persons.
April 21st, 2024; Fourth Sunday of Easter
Rector: The Rev’d Nicole Uzans, rector.stjohnswolfville@gmail.com
Wardens: Cameron Finlay & Karen Padovani, wardens.stjohnswolfville@gmail.com
Director of Music & Organist: Dr. Michelle Boyd, m.e.boyd@gmail.com
Livestream Operator: Bill DeGrace
This parish is located in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq people.
This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship”
which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People
first signed with the British Crown in 1725. We are all Treaty people.
This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship”
which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People
first signed with the British Crown in 1725. We are all Treaty people.
8AM HOLY COMMUNION, BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER P.67
Presider: The Rev'd Nicole Uzans, Rector
Preacher: Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Presider: The Rev'd Nicole Uzans, Rector
Preacher: Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Reader: Shirley Marston
Eucharistic Assistant: Cameron Finlay
Greeter: Beth Turner
Eucharistic Assistant: Cameron Finlay
Greeter: Beth Turner
Collect & Readings for 8AM
Collect:
O ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of the sinful: Grant unto thy
people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise;
that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where
true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
First Reading: Acts 4:5-12
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23, read responsively
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
You make me lie down in green pastures
and lead me beside still waters.
You revive my soul
and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me
in the presence of those who trouble me;
you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Holy Gospel: John 10:11-18
All stand for the Gospel.
Reader: The Holy Gospel is written in the 10th chapter of the Gospel according to John,
beginning at the 11th verse.
People: Glory be to thee, O Lord.
At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says,
The Gospel of Christ.
People: Praise be to thee, O Christ.
O ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of the sinful: Grant unto thy
people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise;
that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where
true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
First Reading: Acts 4:5-12
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23, read responsively
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want.
You make me lie down in green pastures
and lead me beside still waters.
You revive my soul
and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me
in the presence of those who trouble me;
you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Holy Gospel: John 10:11-18
All stand for the Gospel.
Reader: The Holy Gospel is written in the 10th chapter of the Gospel according to John,
beginning at the 11th verse.
People: Glory be to thee, O Lord.
At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says,
The Gospel of Christ.
People: Praise be to thee, O Christ.
10AM HOLY EUCHARIST, THE BOOK OF ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
Presider: The Rev'd Nicole Uzans, Rector
Preacher: Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Mass Setting: Kilcreggan Mass by Peter Nardone
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude:
Greeting:
Grace to you and peace from our Creator, the Love at our beginning and
without end, in our midst and with us.
Opening Hymn: #300 Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one;
holy Zion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.
All that dedicated city,
dearly loved of God on high,
in exultant jubilation
pours perpetual melody;
God the One-in-Three adoring
in glad hymns eternally.
To this temple, where we call thee,
come, O Lord of hosts, today;
with thy wonted loving-kindness
hear thy servants as they pray,
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain,
what they gain from thee forever
with the blessed to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.
Laud and honour to the Father,
laud and honour to the Son,
laud and honour to the Spirit,
ever three, and ever one,
one in might and one in glory,
while unending ages run.
The Greeting & Collect for Purity:
Presider: Alleluia! Christ is risen.
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Presider: May his grace and peace be with you.
People: May he fill our hearts with joy.
Presider: Almighty God,
People: All to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse
the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and
worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria:
Glory to God, to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory,
we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Glory to God, to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Glory to God, to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us,
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer, receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
You alone are the most high, Jesus Christ:
you alone are the most high, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God, of God the Father, Amen, Amen.
The Collect of the Day:
As we prepare to hear the words of scripture, let us pray:
Shepherd of all, by laying down your life for your flock you reveal your love for all. Lead us from the
place of death to the place of abundant life, so that, guided by your are for us, we may rightly offer our
lives in love for you and our neighbour. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
1st Reading: Acts 4:5-12, read by Jim Nelson
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23, read responsively, led by Elmer Uzans
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not be in want.
You make me lie down in green pastures
and lead me beside still waters.
You revive my soul
and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me
in the presence of those who trouble me;
you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Gradual Hymn: #242 This Is the Feast of Victory for Our God
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain
whose blood set us free to be people of God.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Power, riches, wisdom, and strength,
and honour, blessing, and glory are his.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Sing with all the people of God,
and join in the hymn if all creation.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Blessing, honour, glory, and might
be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
For the Lamb who was slain
has begun his reign. Alleluia.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
The Holy Gospel: John 10:11-18
All stand, as they are able.
Reader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says,
The Gospel of Christ.
People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon – Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Affirmation of Faith
All are invited to rise.
Hear, O Israel,
the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind,
and with all your strength.
This is the first and great commandment.
The second is like it:
Love your neighbour as yourself.
There is no commandment greater than these.
The Prayers of the People, led by MaryEllen Finlay
All may sit or kneel.
Confession and Absolution
(from A New Zealand Prayer Book)
It is in our confession that we realize our desire for God and our hope for God’s mercy throughout the
world. It is in admitting the truth of our lives that we take the first step toward wholeness and healing. So
let us make our confession, confident in God’s forgiveness and love.
Silence
God forgives and heals us.
We need your healing, merciful God: give us true repentance.
Some sins are plain to us; some escape us, some we cannot face.
Forgive us; set us free to hear your word to us; set us free to serve you.
God the Creator brings you new life, forgives and redeems you.
Take hold of this forgiveness and live your life in the Spirit of Jesus.
Amen.
The Sharing of the Peace,
Peace with yourself. Peace with Creation. Peace with one another.
The peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.
Please remain in your pews/seats and acknowledge others with a wave or bow but without handshakes or hugs.
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Hymn: #85 Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
your chosen pilgrim flock
with manna in the wilderness,
with water from the rock.
We would not live by bread alone,
but by your word of grace,
in strength of which we travel on
to our abiding place.
Be known to us in breaking bread,
but do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
your table in our heart.
Lord, sup with us in love divine;
your body and your blood,
that living bread, that heavenly wine,
be our immortal food.
Prayer over the Gifts:
The offering is brought forward by one of the greeters.
We pray together.
God of loving care, you spread before us the table of life, and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep
us always in the fold of your Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and our shepherd. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer, (BAS #1)
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise
Priest: It is indeed right that we should praise you, gracious God, for you created all things. You formed
us in your own image: male and female you created us. When we turned away from you in sin, you did
not cease to care for us, but opened a path of salvation for all people. You made a covenant with Israel,
and through your servants Abraham and Sarah gave the promise of a blessing to all nations. Through
Moses you led your people from bondage into freedom; through the prophets you renewed your
promise of salvation. Therefore, with them, and with all your saints who have served you in every age,
we give thanks and raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of Hosts,
Heaven and earth are full of you glory;
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name,
who comes in the name of the Lord;
Hosanna in the highest.
Holy God, source of life and goodness, all creation rightly gives you praise. In the fullness of time, you
sent your Son Jesus Christ, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to
you, the God and Father of all. He healed the sick and ate and drank with outcasts and sinners; he
opened the eyes of the blind and proclaimed the good news of your kingdom to the poor and to those
in need. In all things he fulfilled your gracious will.
On the night he freely gave himself to death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given
thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “ Take, eat: this is my body which is
given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said,
“Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the
forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Gracious God, his perfect sacrifice destroys the power of sin and death; by raising him to life you give
us life for evermore. Therefore we proclaim our hope:
Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.
Recalling his death, proclaiming his resurrection, and looking for his coming again in glory, we offer
you, Father, this bread and this cup. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts, that all who eat
and drink at this table may be one body and one holy people, a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, almighty
Father, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as
it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread:
Lord, we died with you on the cross.
Now we are raised to new life.
We were buried in your tomb.
Now we share in your resurrection.
Live in us, that we may live in you.
The gifts of God for the People of God.
Thanks be to God.
Agnus Dei:
Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus, Redeemer of the world, give us your peace.
All are welcome to receive holy communion or a blessing. Please remain in your pews and servers
will come to you. Gluten-free bread is available. Communion bread and wine are offered today. You
may receive communion in one kind (bread only) or partake of the wine also by drinking from the
common cup, touching the base of the cup, or reverencing the cup with a small bow.
Music During Communion:
The Lord Is My Shepherd (Howard Goodall)
Directed by Emma Martin; Soloist Emma Proctor
Prayer After Communion:
God of steadfast love, watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of your Son. May we who share in
these holy mysteries come safely to your eternal kingdom, where there is one flock and one shepherd. We
ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
The Doxology:
Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory
to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Blessing:
Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I am with you always.’
May God the Creator bless you. May God the Son walk with you. May God the Spirit lead your lives with
love, this day and for evermore. Amen.
Closing Hymn: #347 The God of Abraham Praise
The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love;
Jehovah, great I AM!
by earth and heaven confessed:
I bow and bless the sacred Name
forever blest.
The great I AM has sworn;
I on this oath depend.
I shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
to heaven ascend.
I shall behold God's face;
I shall God's power adore,
and sing the wonders of God's grace
forevermore.
The goodly land I see
with peace and plenty blest;
a land of sacred liberty,
and endless rest.
There milk and honey flow,
and oil and wine abound,
and trees of life forever grow
with mercy crowned.
Triumphant hosts on high
give thanks eternally
and "Holy, holy, holy” cry,
"great Trinity!"
Hail Abraham’s God and ours!
One mighty hymn we raise:
all power and majesty be yours
and endless praise!
Dismissal
Let us go forth rejoicing, for Christ the Lord is risen! Alleluia!
Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
Postlude:
Presider: The Rev'd Nicole Uzans, Rector
Preacher: Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Mass Setting: Kilcreggan Mass by Peter Nardone
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude:
Greeting:
Grace to you and peace from our Creator, the Love at our beginning and
without end, in our midst and with us.
Opening Hymn: #300 Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one;
holy Zion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.
All that dedicated city,
dearly loved of God on high,
in exultant jubilation
pours perpetual melody;
God the One-in-Three adoring
in glad hymns eternally.
To this temple, where we call thee,
come, O Lord of hosts, today;
with thy wonted loving-kindness
hear thy servants as they pray,
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain,
what they gain from thee forever
with the blessed to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.
Laud and honour to the Father,
laud and honour to the Son,
laud and honour to the Spirit,
ever three, and ever one,
one in might and one in glory,
while unending ages run.
The Greeting & Collect for Purity:
Presider: Alleluia! Christ is risen.
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Presider: May his grace and peace be with you.
People: May he fill our hearts with joy.
Presider: Almighty God,
People: All to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse
the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and
worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria:
Glory to God, to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory,
we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Glory to God, to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Glory to God, to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us,
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer, receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
You alone are the most high, Jesus Christ:
you alone are the most high, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God, of God the Father, Amen, Amen.
The Collect of the Day:
As we prepare to hear the words of scripture, let us pray:
Shepherd of all, by laying down your life for your flock you reveal your love for all. Lead us from the
place of death to the place of abundant life, so that, guided by your are for us, we may rightly offer our
lives in love for you and our neighbour. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
1st Reading: Acts 4:5-12, read by Jim Nelson
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23, read responsively, led by Elmer Uzans
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not be in want.
You make me lie down in green pastures
and lead me beside still waters.
You revive my soul
and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me
in the presence of those who trouble me;
you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Gradual Hymn: #242 This Is the Feast of Victory for Our God
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain
whose blood set us free to be people of God.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Power, riches, wisdom, and strength,
and honour, blessing, and glory are his.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Sing with all the people of God,
and join in the hymn if all creation.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Blessing, honour, glory, and might
be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
For the Lamb who was slain
has begun his reign. Alleluia.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
The Holy Gospel: John 10:11-18
All stand, as they are able.
Reader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says,
The Gospel of Christ.
People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon – Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Affirmation of Faith
All are invited to rise.
Hear, O Israel,
the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind,
and with all your strength.
This is the first and great commandment.
The second is like it:
Love your neighbour as yourself.
There is no commandment greater than these.
The Prayers of the People, led by MaryEllen Finlay
All may sit or kneel.
Confession and Absolution
(from A New Zealand Prayer Book)
It is in our confession that we realize our desire for God and our hope for God’s mercy throughout the
world. It is in admitting the truth of our lives that we take the first step toward wholeness and healing. So
let us make our confession, confident in God’s forgiveness and love.
Silence
God forgives and heals us.
We need your healing, merciful God: give us true repentance.
Some sins are plain to us; some escape us, some we cannot face.
Forgive us; set us free to hear your word to us; set us free to serve you.
God the Creator brings you new life, forgives and redeems you.
Take hold of this forgiveness and live your life in the Spirit of Jesus.
Amen.
The Sharing of the Peace,
Peace with yourself. Peace with Creation. Peace with one another.
The peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.
Please remain in your pews/seats and acknowledge others with a wave or bow but without handshakes or hugs.
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Hymn: #85 Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
your chosen pilgrim flock
with manna in the wilderness,
with water from the rock.
We would not live by bread alone,
but by your word of grace,
in strength of which we travel on
to our abiding place.
Be known to us in breaking bread,
but do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
your table in our heart.
Lord, sup with us in love divine;
your body and your blood,
that living bread, that heavenly wine,
be our immortal food.
Prayer over the Gifts:
The offering is brought forward by one of the greeters.
We pray together.
God of loving care, you spread before us the table of life, and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep
us always in the fold of your Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and our shepherd. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer, (BAS #1)
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise
Priest: It is indeed right that we should praise you, gracious God, for you created all things. You formed
us in your own image: male and female you created us. When we turned away from you in sin, you did
not cease to care for us, but opened a path of salvation for all people. You made a covenant with Israel,
and through your servants Abraham and Sarah gave the promise of a blessing to all nations. Through
Moses you led your people from bondage into freedom; through the prophets you renewed your
promise of salvation. Therefore, with them, and with all your saints who have served you in every age,
we give thanks and raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of Hosts,
Heaven and earth are full of you glory;
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name,
who comes in the name of the Lord;
Hosanna in the highest.
Holy God, source of life and goodness, all creation rightly gives you praise. In the fullness of time, you
sent your Son Jesus Christ, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to
you, the God and Father of all. He healed the sick and ate and drank with outcasts and sinners; he
opened the eyes of the blind and proclaimed the good news of your kingdom to the poor and to those
in need. In all things he fulfilled your gracious will.
On the night he freely gave himself to death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given
thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “ Take, eat: this is my body which is
given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said,
“Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the
forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Gracious God, his perfect sacrifice destroys the power of sin and death; by raising him to life you give
us life for evermore. Therefore we proclaim our hope:
Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.
Recalling his death, proclaiming his resurrection, and looking for his coming again in glory, we offer
you, Father, this bread and this cup. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts, that all who eat
and drink at this table may be one body and one holy people, a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, almighty
Father, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as
it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread:
Lord, we died with you on the cross.
Now we are raised to new life.
We were buried in your tomb.
Now we share in your resurrection.
Live in us, that we may live in you.
The gifts of God for the People of God.
Thanks be to God.
Agnus Dei:
Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus, Redeemer of the world, give us your peace.
All are welcome to receive holy communion or a blessing. Please remain in your pews and servers
will come to you. Gluten-free bread is available. Communion bread and wine are offered today. You
may receive communion in one kind (bread only) or partake of the wine also by drinking from the
common cup, touching the base of the cup, or reverencing the cup with a small bow.
Music During Communion:
The Lord Is My Shepherd (Howard Goodall)
Directed by Emma Martin; Soloist Emma Proctor
Prayer After Communion:
God of steadfast love, watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of your Son. May we who share in
these holy mysteries come safely to your eternal kingdom, where there is one flock and one shepherd. We
ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
The Doxology:
Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory
to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Blessing:
Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I am with you always.’
May God the Creator bless you. May God the Son walk with you. May God the Spirit lead your lives with
love, this day and for evermore. Amen.
Closing Hymn: #347 The God of Abraham Praise
The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love;
Jehovah, great I AM!
by earth and heaven confessed:
I bow and bless the sacred Name
forever blest.
The great I AM has sworn;
I on this oath depend.
I shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
to heaven ascend.
I shall behold God's face;
I shall God's power adore,
and sing the wonders of God's grace
forevermore.
The goodly land I see
with peace and plenty blest;
a land of sacred liberty,
and endless rest.
There milk and honey flow,
and oil and wine abound,
and trees of life forever grow
with mercy crowned.
Triumphant hosts on high
give thanks eternally
and "Holy, holy, holy” cry,
"great Trinity!"
Hail Abraham’s God and ours!
One mighty hymn we raise:
all power and majesty be yours
and endless praise!
Dismissal
Let us go forth rejoicing, for Christ the Lord is risen! Alleluia!
Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
Postlude:
10AM HOLY EUCHARIST, THE BOOK OF ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
Presider: The Rev'd Nicole Uzans, Rector
Preacher: Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Mass Setting: Kilcreggan Mass by Peter Nardone
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude:
Greeting:
All are invited to rise.
Grace to you and peace from our Creator, the love at our beginning and without end, in our midst and with us.
Opening Hymn: #300 Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one;
holy Zion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.
All that dedicated city,
dearly loved of God on high,
in exultant jubilation
pours perpetual melody;
God the One-in-Three adoring
in glad hymns eternally.
To this temple, where we call thee,
come, O Lord of hosts, today;
with thy wonted loving-kindness
hear thy servants as they pray,
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain,
what they gain from thee forever
with the blessed to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.
Laud and honour to the Father,
laud and honour to the Son,
laud and honour to the Spirit,
ever three, and ever one,
one in might and one in glory,
while unending ages run.
The Greeting & Collect for Purity:
Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
May his grace and peace be with you.
May he fill our hearts with joy.
Almighty God,
to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria:
Glory to God, to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Glory to God, to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Glory to God, to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world;
have mercy on us,
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer, receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
You alone are the most high, Jesus Christ:
you alone are the most high,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God, of God the Father,
Amen, Amen.
The Collect of the Day:
As we prepare to hear the words of scripture, let us pray:
Shepherd of all, by laying down your life for your flock you reveal your love for all. Lead us from the place of death to the place of abundant life, so that, guided by your are for us, we may rightly offer our lives in love for you and our neighbour. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
1st Reading: Acts 4:5-12, read by Jim Nelson
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23, read responsively, led by Elmer Uzans
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not be in want.
You make me lie down in green pastures
and lead me beside still waters.
You revive my soul
and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me
in the presence of those who trouble me;
you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Gradual Hymn: #242 This Is the Feast of Victory for Our God
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain
whose blood set us free to be people of God.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Power, riches, wisdom, and strength,
and honour, blessing, and glory are his.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Sing with all the people of God,
and join in the hymn if all creation.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Blessing, honour, glory, and might
be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
For the Lamb who was slain
has begun his reign. Alleluia.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
The Holy Gospel: John 10:11-18
All stand, as they are able.
Reader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says,
The Gospel of Christ.
People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon – Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Affirmation of Faith,
All are invited to rise.
Hear, O Israel,
the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind,
and with all your strength.
This is the first and great commandment.
The second is like it:
Love your neighbour as yourself.
There is no commandment greater than these.
The Prayers of the People, led by MaryEllen Finlay
All may sit or kneel.
Confession and Absolution:
(from A New Zealand Prayer Book)
It is in our confession that we realize our desire for God and our hope for God’s mercy throughout the world. It is in admitting the truth of our lives that we take the first step toward wholeness and healing. So let us make our confession, confident in God’s forgiveness and love.
Silence
God forgives and heals us.
We need your healing, merciful God: give us true repentance.
Some sins are plain to us; some escape us, some we cannot face.
Forgive us; set us free to hear your word to us; set us free to serve you.
God the Creator brings you new life, forgives, and redeems you.
Take hold of this forgiveness and live your life in the Spirit of Jesus.
Amen.
The Sharing of the Peace,
Peace with yourself. Peace with Creation. Peace with one another.
The peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.
Please remain in your pews/seats and acknowledge others with a wave or bow.
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Hymn: #85 Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
your chosen pilgrim flock
with manna in the wilderness,
with water from the rock.
We would not live by bread alone,
but by your word of grace,
in strength of which we travel on
to our abiding place.
Be known to us in breaking bread,
but do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
your table in our heart.
Lord, sup with us in love divine;
your body and your blood,
that living bread, that heavenly wine,
be our immortal food.
Prayer over the Gifts:
The offering is brought forward by one of the greeters.
We pray together.
God of loving care, you spread before us the table of life, and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep us always in the fold of your Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and our shepherd. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer, (BAS Prayer #1)
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right that we should praise you, gracious God, for you created all things. You formed us in your own image: male and female you created us. When we turned away from you in sin, you did not cease to care for us, but opened a path of salvation for all people. You made a covenant with Israel, and through your servants Abraham and Sarah gave the promise of a blessing to all nations. Through Moses you led your people from bondage into freedom; through the prophets you renewed your promise of salvation. Therefore, with them, and with all your saints who have served you in every age, we give thanks and raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of Hosts,
Heaven and earth are full of you glory;
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name,
who comes in the name of the Lord;
Hosanna in the highest.
Holy God, source of life and goodness, all creation rightly gives you praise. In the fullness of time, you sent your Son Jesus Christ, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He healed the sick and ate and drank with outcasts and sinners; he opened the eyes of the blind and proclaimed the good news of your kingdom to the poor and to those in need. In all things he fulfilled your gracious will.
On the night he freely gave himself to death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “ Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Gracious God, his perfect sacrifice destroys the power of sin and death; by raising him to life you give us life for evermore. Therefore we proclaim our hope:
Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.
Recalling his death, proclaiming his resurrection, and looking for his coming again in glory, we offer you, Father, this bread and this cup. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts, that all who eat and drink at this table may be one body and one holy people, a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread:
Lord, we died with you on the cross.
Now we are raised to new life.
We were buried in your tomb.
Now we share in your resurrection.
Live in us, that we may live in you.
The gifts of God for the People of God.
Thanks be to God.
Agnus Dei:
Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus, Redeemer of the world, give us your peace.
All are welcome to receive holy communion or a blessing. Please remain in your pews and servers will come to you. Gluten-free bread is available. Communion bread and wine are offered today. You may receive communion in one kind (bread only) or partake of the wine also by drinking from the common cup, touching the base of the cup, or reverencing the cup with a small bow.
Offertory Anthem:
The Lord is My Shepherd (Howard Goodall)
directed by Emma Martin;
soloist Emma Proctor
Prayer After Communion:
God of steadfast love, watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of your Son. May we who share in these holy mysteries come safely to your eternal kingdom, where there is one flock and one shepherd. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
The Doxology:
Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Blessing:
Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I am with you always.’
May God the Creator bless you. May God the Son walk with you. May God the Spirit lead your lives with love, this day and for evermore. Amen.
Closing Hymn: #347 The God of Abraham Praise
The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love;
Jehovah, great I AM!
by earth and heaven confessed:
I bow and bless the sacred Name
forever blest.
The great I AM has sworn;
I on this oath depend.
I shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
to heaven ascend.
I shall behold God's face;
I shall God's power adore,
and sing the wonders of God's grace
forevermore.
The goodly land I see
with peace and plenty blest;
a land of sacred liberty,
and endless rest.
There milk and honey flow,
and oil and wine abound,
and trees of life forever grow
with mercy crowned.
Triumphant hosts on high
give thanks eternally
and "Holy, holy, holy” cry,
"great Trinity!"
Hail Abraham’s God and ours!
One mighty hymn we raise:
all power and majesty be yours
and endless praise!
Dismissal
Let us go forth rejoicing, for Chirst the Lord is risen. Alleluia!
Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
Postlude:
Presider: The Rev'd Nicole Uzans, Rector
Preacher: Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Mass Setting: Kilcreggan Mass by Peter Nardone
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude:
Greeting:
All are invited to rise.
Grace to you and peace from our Creator, the love at our beginning and without end, in our midst and with us.
Opening Hymn: #300 Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Christ is made the sure foundation,
Christ the head and cornerstone,
chosen of the Lord, and precious,
binding all the church in one;
holy Zion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.
All that dedicated city,
dearly loved of God on high,
in exultant jubilation
pours perpetual melody;
God the One-in-Three adoring
in glad hymns eternally.
To this temple, where we call thee,
come, O Lord of hosts, today;
with thy wonted loving-kindness
hear thy servants as they pray,
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls alway.
Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
what they ask of thee to gain,
what they gain from thee forever
with the blessed to retain,
and hereafter in thy glory
evermore with thee to reign.
Laud and honour to the Father,
laud and honour to the Son,
laud and honour to the Spirit,
ever three, and ever one,
one in might and one in glory,
while unending ages run.
The Greeting & Collect for Purity:
Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
May his grace and peace be with you.
May he fill our hearts with joy.
Almighty God,
to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Gloria:
Glory to God, to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Glory to God, to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Glory to God, to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world;
have mercy on us,
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer, receive our prayer.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
You alone are the most high, Jesus Christ:
you alone are the most high,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God, of God the Father,
Amen, Amen.
The Collect of the Day:
As we prepare to hear the words of scripture, let us pray:
Shepherd of all, by laying down your life for your flock you reveal your love for all. Lead us from the place of death to the place of abundant life, so that, guided by your are for us, we may rightly offer our lives in love for you and our neighbour. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
1st Reading: Acts 4:5-12, read by Jim Nelson
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 23, read responsively, led by Elmer Uzans
The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not be in want.
You make me lie down in green pastures
and lead me beside still waters.
You revive my soul
and guide me along right pathways for your name’s sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I shall fear no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
You spread a table before me
in the presence of those who trouble me;
you have anointed my head with oil, and my cup is running over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Gradual Hymn: #242 This Is the Feast of Victory for Our God
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain
whose blood set us free to be people of God.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Power, riches, wisdom, and strength,
and honour, blessing, and glory are his.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Sing with all the people of God,
and join in the hymn if all creation.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Blessing, honour, glory, and might
be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
For the Lamb who was slain
has begun his reign. Alleluia.
This is the feast of victory for our God,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
The Holy Gospel: John 10:11-18
All stand, as they are able.
Reader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
People: Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says,
The Gospel of Christ.
People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon – Rev. Dr V. Bruce Matthews
Affirmation of Faith,
All are invited to rise.
Hear, O Israel,
the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind,
and with all your strength.
This is the first and great commandment.
The second is like it:
Love your neighbour as yourself.
There is no commandment greater than these.
The Prayers of the People, led by MaryEllen Finlay
All may sit or kneel.
Confession and Absolution:
(from A New Zealand Prayer Book)
It is in our confession that we realize our desire for God and our hope for God’s mercy throughout the world. It is in admitting the truth of our lives that we take the first step toward wholeness and healing. So let us make our confession, confident in God’s forgiveness and love.
Silence
God forgives and heals us.
We need your healing, merciful God: give us true repentance.
Some sins are plain to us; some escape us, some we cannot face.
Forgive us; set us free to hear your word to us; set us free to serve you.
God the Creator brings you new life, forgives, and redeems you.
Take hold of this forgiveness and live your life in the Spirit of Jesus.
Amen.
The Sharing of the Peace,
Peace with yourself. Peace with Creation. Peace with one another.
The peace of Christ be always with you.
And also with you.
Please remain in your pews/seats and acknowledge others with a wave or bow.
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Hymn: #85 Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless
your chosen pilgrim flock
with manna in the wilderness,
with water from the rock.
We would not live by bread alone,
but by your word of grace,
in strength of which we travel on
to our abiding place.
Be known to us in breaking bread,
but do not then depart;
Saviour, abide with us, and spread
your table in our heart.
Lord, sup with us in love divine;
your body and your blood,
that living bread, that heavenly wine,
be our immortal food.
Prayer over the Gifts:
The offering is brought forward by one of the greeters.
We pray together.
God of loving care, you spread before us the table of life, and give us the cup of salvation to drink. Keep us always in the fold of your Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour and our shepherd. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer, (BAS Prayer #1)
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right that we should praise you, gracious God, for you created all things. You formed us in your own image: male and female you created us. When we turned away from you in sin, you did not cease to care for us, but opened a path of salvation for all people. You made a covenant with Israel, and through your servants Abraham and Sarah gave the promise of a blessing to all nations. Through Moses you led your people from bondage into freedom; through the prophets you renewed your promise of salvation. Therefore, with them, and with all your saints who have served you in every age, we give thanks and raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name.
Holy, holy, holy Lord, Lord God of Hosts,
Heaven and earth are full of you glory;
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name,
who comes in the name of the Lord;
Hosanna in the highest.
Holy God, source of life and goodness, all creation rightly gives you praise. In the fullness of time, you sent your Son Jesus Christ, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He healed the sick and ate and drank with outcasts and sinners; he opened the eyes of the blind and proclaimed the good news of your kingdom to the poor and to those in need. In all things he fulfilled your gracious will.
On the night he freely gave himself to death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread, and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “ Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
Gracious God, his perfect sacrifice destroys the power of sin and death; by raising him to life you give us life for evermore. Therefore we proclaim our hope:
Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.
Recalling his death, proclaiming his resurrection, and looking for his coming again in glory, we offer you, Father, this bread and this cup. Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts, that all who eat and drink at this table may be one body and one holy people, a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
And now, as our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray,
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread:
Lord, we died with you on the cross.
Now we are raised to new life.
We were buried in your tomb.
Now we share in your resurrection.
Live in us, that we may live in you.
The gifts of God for the People of God.
Thanks be to God.
Agnus Dei:
Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus, Redeemer of the world, give us your peace.
All are welcome to receive holy communion or a blessing. Please remain in your pews and servers will come to you. Gluten-free bread is available. Communion bread and wine are offered today. You may receive communion in one kind (bread only) or partake of the wine also by drinking from the common cup, touching the base of the cup, or reverencing the cup with a small bow.
Offertory Anthem:
The Lord is My Shepherd (Howard Goodall)
directed by Emma Martin;
soloist Emma Proctor
Prayer After Communion:
God of steadfast love, watch over the Church redeemed by the blood of your Son. May we who share in these holy mysteries come safely to your eternal kingdom, where there is one flock and one shepherd. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord. Amen.
The Doxology:
Glory to God, whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine. Glory to God from generation to generation, in the Church and in Christ Jesus, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Blessing:
Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I am with you always.’
May God the Creator bless you. May God the Son walk with you. May God the Spirit lead your lives with love, this day and for evermore. Amen.
Closing Hymn: #347 The God of Abraham Praise
The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above;
Ancient of everlasting days,
and God of love;
Jehovah, great I AM!
by earth and heaven confessed:
I bow and bless the sacred Name
forever blest.
The great I AM has sworn;
I on this oath depend.
I shall, on eagles' wings upborne,
to heaven ascend.
I shall behold God's face;
I shall God's power adore,
and sing the wonders of God's grace
forevermore.
The goodly land I see
with peace and plenty blest;
a land of sacred liberty,
and endless rest.
There milk and honey flow,
and oil and wine abound,
and trees of life forever grow
with mercy crowned.
Triumphant hosts on high
give thanks eternally
and "Holy, holy, holy” cry,
"great Trinity!"
Hail Abraham’s God and ours!
One mighty hymn we raise:
all power and majesty be yours
and endless praise!
Dismissal
Let us go forth rejoicing, for Chirst the Lord is risen. Alleluia!
Thanks be to God! Alleluia!
Postlude:
Greeters: Jim Nelson & Karen Padovani
Counters: Mary & Murray Phillips
Eucharistic Assistant: Murray Phillips
Music used for our digital service under permission of OneLicense #738879-A
Counters: Mary & Murray Phillips
Eucharistic Assistant: Murray Phillips
Music used for our digital service under permission of OneLicense #738879-A
Services for April 28th, 2024 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
8AM Book of Common Prayer Morning Prayer
10AM Service of the Word
Watch our 10am services anytime on the St. John’s YouTube channel
8AM Book of Common Prayer Morning Prayer
10AM Service of the Word
Watch our 10am services anytime on the St. John’s YouTube channel
Cycle of Prayer
Please remember in your prayers…
Please remember in your prayers…
- The Anglican Church of Australia along with the parishes of Holy Trinity Emmanuel & Holy Spirit, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- All who are in need of God’s healing grace: Mark Fletcher, Steve Boone, Digger MacDougall, Kathleen, John & Michele Niec, Steve Kamburis, Jim O’Neill, Matt, Natasha MacIntyre, Pauline Wright & Joan
Announcements
- Rector’s days off: I will be off Monday & Tuesday this week. During time off, I do not respond to non-urgent messages. My contact info is nicole.uzans@gmail.com or 902-956-4892 (cell).
- Refreshments are served! Please join in a time of conversation after the 10am service. We all enjoy this opportunity to socialize and get to know one another after the service on Sunday morning. It is nice to enjoy coffee/tea and a snack at this time. However, we need some help in preparing for this event. We would appreciate it if you could sign up on the sheet in the kitchen to take your turn at making the tea & coffee and/or providing some tasty snacks and helping with clean up. Your help would be much appreciated. Many hands make light work! Thanks to all.
- Christian Meditation is offered every Friday at St. John’s, 11:00 to 11:45am. All are welcome to this simple practice – instruction is given each week. Please join us as we gather in a circle by the font at the back of the nave.
- A Vigil for Palestinian Lives will be held at Clock Park, Sunday, April 21st, 2-4pm. Representatives of the Wolfville Area InterChurch Council (WAICC) will offer prayers for the peace of all people at this public event.
- MassMealMusic: Sunday, April 28th at St. Joe’s, Kentville (43 Belcher St.) – Praise & Worship with music by Michelle and Doug Mackey. Mass at 4pm; meal at 5pm; music at 6pm. Come to any or all parts of this event! A freewill donation will be collected.
- The Federal Riding of Kings Hants NDP is pleased to sponsor a reading from THE BERRY PICKERS by the award winning Indigenous author Amanda Peters. Churchill House, 6 Main Street, Hantsport; Sunday, April 28th, 2:30pm.
Amanda Peters of Falmouth, NS, has accumulated a rich list of achievements. In a few years, she has been named: Winner, 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Writing; Short-listed for the 2023 Atwood Gibson Writers Trust Fiction prize; Winner, Indigenous Voices Award (2021) for the short story collection, The Long Night Moon. Copies of the book will be for sale to enable you to receive a personalized signed edition! - Stewardship in the Post-Pandemic Time – Wed, May 8th, 12-3:30pm at the Atlantic School of Theology (660 Francklyn St., Halifax). A soup and sandwich lunch will be provided.
Two sessions with Peter Misiaszek, Director of Stewardship Development, Anglican Diocese of Toronto. Part One: Five things you can do right now. Following three years of pandemic induced hunkering down and readapting, parish leaders are looking for “easy wins” to help rejuvenate deflated parish budgets and help parishioners reengage. Part Two: If Resources Were Unlimited – stewardship strategies that contribute to long-term stability and growth. With the wolf at bay, let’s explore long-term strategies that will require leadership, time and patience to bear fruit in the parish.
**St. John’s will sponsor you to attend this event – please speak to Cameron Finlay to coordinate registration & travel** - In recognition of National Indigenous History Month in June, plans are underway for a book study of Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future by Anishinaabe writer Patty Krawec. This book has received a great deal of attention and compelling reviews, such as: "Our interconnected-ness with nature -- and each other -- is central to Indigenous teachings. Patty Krawec draws from Indigenous wisdom, history, and personal insight to reveal a path forward. Inclusive and beautifully written, this book is a vital guide to coming together in greater kinship."
Interested? St. John's has purchased copies of the book ($38 each) and will offer them on a "pay-what-you can" basis. There is a poster in the reception room to indicate the days / times that work for you. From your responses, two weekly sessions (one daytime and one evening, running from May 19 - June 15) will be arranged and communicated in the coming weeks. - The annual Hike for Hospice takes place Sunday, May 5th. The 2km or 5km walk starts at the Kentville Lions Club (78 River St) with a BBQ at 1pm. To join the St. John’s team or donate funds, head HERE.
- Save the date: Acadia University Baccalaureate Cap and Gown Service, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 10.00 a.m., Manning Memorial Chapel. Preacher, the Reverend Dr. Dr. H. Daniel Zaccharias, Associate Dean, Acadia Divinity College. All are invited!
- Mark the Date: June 15th Yard Sale. New or used household items, plant table, (no books or clothing please) Volunteers to set up and take down, contact Dale or Karen Hennigar for more information. NOTE: Please do not bring your items to the church until just before the yard sale as we have no place to store them.
Parish Council Updates
Your Parish Council met twice in April. Below are a few highlights that are not already mentioned in the Bulletin.
Please Feel free to contact the Wardens or any member of Parish Council. We welcome your questions, concerns, or suggestions.
- The following motion was passed at the April 10 meeting:
- St. John’s Anglican Church, with the assistance of the Front Street Community Oven, will apply for funding from the Windsor Foundation for the purpose of enhancing the Church’s outreach initiatives. In keeping with our outreach goal of increasing our role in the community and support for community events, the funds will be used to support The Oven in their work extending access to food and addressing issues of social isolation for people in the community of Wolfville and surrounding area.
- A new wired speaker has been installed to improve the sound volume at the back of the church.
- A small working group is exploring options to improve the exterior lighting and signage at the roadside.
- Greeters often receive more requests for more hymnals with music than the church has supply. We are in the process of sourcing lightly used books, and if none are available, will purchase additional new ones.
- The belfry will be painted this year. As a Provincial Heritage Building, we are exploring options for grants to cover the cost.
Please Feel free to contact the Wardens or any member of Parish Council. We welcome your questions, concerns, or suggestions.