St. John's Anglican Church
Parish of Horton, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
We are a welcoming & affirming community to all persons.
June 13th, 2025; Trinity Sunday
Rector: The Rev’d Nicole Uzans, [email protected]
Wardens: Cameron Finlay & Karen Padovani, [email protected]
Director of Music & Organist: Dr. Michelle Boyd, [email protected]
Livestream Operator: Reid Spencer
Parish of Horton, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
We are a welcoming & affirming community to all persons.
June 13th, 2025; Trinity Sunday
Rector: The Rev’d Nicole Uzans, [email protected]
Wardens: Cameron Finlay & Karen Padovani, [email protected]
Director of Music & Organist: Dr. Michelle Boyd, [email protected]
Livestream Operator: Reid Spencer
This parish is located in Mi’kma’ki,
the traditional and unceded lands and waters of the Mi’kmaq.
the traditional and unceded lands and waters of the Mi’kmaq.
8AM HOLY COMMUNION, THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
Presider & Preacher: The Rev. Nicole Uzans, Rector
Presider & Preacher: The Rev. Nicole Uzans, Rector
Reader: Helen Shaw
Greeter: Shirley Marston
Greeter: Shirley Marston
8AM Readings & Prayers
The Collect of the Day:
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast it given unto us thy servants grace, by the confession of a true
faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the
Unity: We beseech thee, that this holy faith may evermore be our defence against all adversities; who livest
and reignest, one God, world without end.
Amen.
1st Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 8, prayed responsively, all seated
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
Out of the mouths of infants and children
your majesty is praised above the heavens.
You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries,
to quell the enemy and the avenger.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
what are mortals that you should be mindful of them,
their children that you should seek them out?
You have made them but little lower than the angels;
you adorn them with glory and honour;
you give them mastery over the works of your hands;
you put all things under their feet;
all sheep and oxen, even the wild beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, the fish of the sea,
and all that walks in the paths of the sea.
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
The Holy Gospel: John 16:12-15
All stand, as they are able.
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is written in the
16th chapter of the gospel according to John, beginning at the 12th 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.
ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hast it given unto us thy servants grace, by the confession of a true
faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the
Unity: We beseech thee, that this holy faith may evermore be our defence against all adversities; who livest
and reignest, one God, world without end.
Amen.
1st Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 8, prayed responsively, all seated
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
Out of the mouths of infants and children
your majesty is praised above the heavens.
You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries,
to quell the enemy and the avenger.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
what are mortals that you should be mindful of them,
their children that you should seek them out?
You have made them but little lower than the angels;
you adorn them with glory and honour;
you give them mastery over the works of your hands;
you put all things under their feet;
all sheep and oxen, even the wild beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, the fish of the sea,
and all that walks in the paths of the sea.
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
The Holy Gospel: John 16:12-15
All stand, as they are able.
Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ is written in the
16th chapter of the gospel according to John, beginning at the 12th 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 SERVICE OF HOLY EUCHARIST, THE BOOK OF ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
Preacher & Presider: The Rev. Nicole Uzans, Rector
Service Music: Kilcreggan Mass by Peter Nardone
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude: Trinitas, Movement I: "And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters" (Eleanor Daley)
Opening Hymn: #1 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee:
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide thee,
though our sinful human gaze thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
The Greeting and Collect for Purity:
Presider: This is the day which God has made.
People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Presider: Almighty God,
People: 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.
Collect of the Day:
As we prepare to hear the words of scripture, we pray,
Holy and undivided Trinity, you are an eternal harmony of gift and response: through the uncreated
Word and the Spirit of truth embrace us and all creation in your extravagant love; through the Wisdom
of God, who raises her voice to call us to life.Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
1st Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, read by Adam Boyd
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 8, read responsively, led by Adam Boyd
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
Out of the mouths of infants and children
your majesty is praised above the heavens.
You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries,
to quell the enemy and the avenger.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
what are mortals that you should be mindful of them,
their children that you should seek them out?
You have made them but little lower than the angels;
you adorn them with glory and honour;
you give them mastery over the works of your hands;
you put all things under their feet;
all sheep and oxen, even the wild beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, the fish of the sea,
and all that walks in the paths of the sea.
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
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: In the Quiet Curve of Evening
(words & music by Juliana Howard, 1993)
In the quiet curve of evening,
in the sinking of the days,
in the silky void of darkness, you are there.
In the lapses of my breathing,
in the space between my ways,
in the crater carved by sadness, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
In the rests between the phrases,
in the cracks between the stars,
in the gaps between the meaning, you are there.
In the melting down of endings,
in the cooling of the sun,
in the solstice of the winter, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
In the mystery of my hungers,
in the silence of my rooms,
in the cloud of my unknowing, you are there.
In the empty cave of grieving,
in the desert of my dreams,
in the tunnel of my sorrow, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
The Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15
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 – The Rev’d Nicole Uzans
The Affirmation of Faith,
from the Church of England
We believe in God the Father,
from whom every family
in heaven and on earth is named.
We believe in God the Son,
who lives in our hearts through faith,
and fills us with God’s love.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit,
who strengthens us with power from on high.
We believe in one God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Prayers of the People, led by Ian MacDonald
All may sit or kneel.
Confession and Absolution:
from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
Blessed be God, the holy Trinity, whose peace passes all understanding and whose love
knows no end. Trusting in the tender mercy of God, we confess our sin and open our
hearts to receive God’s forgiveness.
Silence is kept.
Most merciful God,
we confess to you,
before the whole company of heaven and one another,
that we have sinned in thought, word and deed,
and in what we have failed to do.
Forgive us our sins, heal us by your Spirit
and raise us to new life in Christ. Amen.
People of God, in Christ Jesus, God has looked with favour upon you! Through the power
of the Holy Spirit, ☩ your sins are forgiven. May God strengthen you anew to follow the
way of peace. 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 seats and acknowledge others with a sign of peace.
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Hymn: #312 Sing a New Song Unto the Lord
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Yahweh's people dance for joy
O come before the Lord
And play for him on glad tambourines
And let your trumpet sound!
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Rise, O children, from your sleep;
Your Saviour now has come.
He has turned your sorrow to joy
And filled your soul with song.
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Glad my soul for I have seen
The glory of the Lord!
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised
I know my Saviour lives!
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Prayer over the Gifts:
The offering is brought forward by one of the greeters.
We pray together.
Living God, receive all we offer you this day. Grant that hearing your word and responding to your
Spirit, we may share in your divine life. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer S1 (Supplementary to the BAS):
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant: Holy God, Lover of creation, we give you thanks and praise for in the ocean of your
steadfast love you bear us and place the song of your Spirit in our hearts. When we turn from your
love and defile the earth, you do not abandon us. Your Spirit speaks through Huldah and Micah,
through prophets, sages, and saints in every age, to confront our sin and reveal the vision of your
new creation. Joining in the song of the universe we proclaim your glory singing:
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.
Celebrant: Gracious God, in the fullness of time you sent Jesus the Christ to share our fragile
humanity. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection you open the path from brokenness to health,
from fear to trust, from pride and conceit to reverence for you. Rejected by a world that could not bear
the Gospel of life, Jesus knew death was near. His head anointed for burial by an unknown woman, Jesus
gathered together those who loved him. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it and gave it to his
friends, saying, “Take and eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine, gave you thanks, and said “Drink this all of you, this is my
blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many. Whenever you drink it, do this for the
remembrance of me.”
And now we gather at this table in response to his commandment, to share the bread and cup of Christ’s
undying love, and to proclaim our faith.
All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Celebrant: Breathe your Holy Spirit, the wisdom of the universe, upon these gifts that we bring to you:
this bread, this cup, ourselves, our souls and bodies, that we may be signs of your love for all the world
and ministers of your transforming purpose. Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of
the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, Creator of all, and we bless your holy name for ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
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:
We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world.
God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life.
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 Music:
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (Johann Pachelbel; ed. Hal H. Hopson)
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! (Alan Smith)
Prayer After Communion:
Almighty and eternal God, may we who have received this eucharist worship you in all we do, and
proclaim the glory of your majesty. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the 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.
Announcements
The Blessing
Closing Hymn: #436 I Bind Unto Myself Today
I bind unto myself today
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's incarnation,
his baptism in the Jordan river,
his death on cross for my salvation.
His bursting from the spiced tomb,
his riding up the heavenly way,
his coming at the day of doom,
I bind unto myself today.
I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the starlit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea,
around the old eternal rocks.
I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward;
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the name,
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
of whom all nature hath creation,
eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
salvation is of Christ the Lord.
The Dismissal
Sending Out
Go into all the world, rejoicing in the presence of Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude: Trinitas, Movement III: "And I will pour my Spirit upon all flesh" (Eleanor Daley)
Preacher & Presider: The Rev. Nicole Uzans, Rector
Service Music: Kilcreggan Mass by Peter Nardone
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude: Trinitas, Movement I: "And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters" (Eleanor Daley)
Opening Hymn: #1 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee:
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide thee,
though our sinful human gaze thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
The Greeting and Collect for Purity:
Presider: This is the day which God has made.
People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Presider: Almighty God,
People: 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.
Collect of the Day:
As we prepare to hear the words of scripture, we pray,
Holy and undivided Trinity, you are an eternal harmony of gift and response: through the uncreated
Word and the Spirit of truth embrace us and all creation in your extravagant love; through the Wisdom
of God, who raises her voice to call us to life.Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
1st Reading: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, read by Adam Boyd
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 8, read responsively, led by Adam Boyd
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
Out of the mouths of infants and children
your majesty is praised above the heavens.
You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries,
to quell the enemy and the avenger.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
what are mortals that you should be mindful of them,
their children that you should seek them out?
You have made them but little lower than the angels;
you adorn them with glory and honour;
you give them mastery over the works of your hands;
you put all things under their feet;
all sheep and oxen, even the wild beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, the fish of the sea,
and all that walks in the paths of the sea.
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
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: In the Quiet Curve of Evening
(words & music by Juliana Howard, 1993)
In the quiet curve of evening,
in the sinking of the days,
in the silky void of darkness, you are there.
In the lapses of my breathing,
in the space between my ways,
in the crater carved by sadness, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
In the rests between the phrases,
in the cracks between the stars,
in the gaps between the meaning, you are there.
In the melting down of endings,
in the cooling of the sun,
in the solstice of the winter, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
In the mystery of my hungers,
in the silence of my rooms,
in the cloud of my unknowing, you are there.
In the empty cave of grieving,
in the desert of my dreams,
in the tunnel of my sorrow, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
The Gospel Reading: John 16:12-15
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 – The Rev’d Nicole Uzans
The Affirmation of Faith,
from the Church of England
We believe in God the Father,
from whom every family
in heaven and on earth is named.
We believe in God the Son,
who lives in our hearts through faith,
and fills us with God’s love.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit,
who strengthens us with power from on high.
We believe in one God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Prayers of the People, led by Ian MacDonald
All may sit or kneel.
Confession and Absolution:
from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
Blessed be God, the holy Trinity, whose peace passes all understanding and whose love
knows no end. Trusting in the tender mercy of God, we confess our sin and open our
hearts to receive God’s forgiveness.
Silence is kept.
Most merciful God,
we confess to you,
before the whole company of heaven and one another,
that we have sinned in thought, word and deed,
and in what we have failed to do.
Forgive us our sins, heal us by your Spirit
and raise us to new life in Christ. Amen.
People of God, in Christ Jesus, God has looked with favour upon you! Through the power
of the Holy Spirit, ☩ your sins are forgiven. May God strengthen you anew to follow the
way of peace. 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 seats and acknowledge others with a sign of peace.
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Hymn: #312 Sing a New Song Unto the Lord
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Yahweh's people dance for joy
O come before the Lord
And play for him on glad tambourines
And let your trumpet sound!
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Rise, O children, from your sleep;
Your Saviour now has come.
He has turned your sorrow to joy
And filled your soul with song.
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Glad my soul for I have seen
The glory of the Lord!
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised
I know my Saviour lives!
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Prayer over the Gifts:
The offering is brought forward by one of the greeters.
We pray together.
Living God, receive all we offer you this day. Grant that hearing your word and responding to your
Spirit, we may share in your divine life. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer S1 (Supplementary to the BAS):
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant: Holy God, Lover of creation, we give you thanks and praise for in the ocean of your
steadfast love you bear us and place the song of your Spirit in our hearts. When we turn from your
love and defile the earth, you do not abandon us. Your Spirit speaks through Huldah and Micah,
through prophets, sages, and saints in every age, to confront our sin and reveal the vision of your
new creation. Joining in the song of the universe we proclaim your glory singing:
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.
Celebrant: Gracious God, in the fullness of time you sent Jesus the Christ to share our fragile
humanity. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection you open the path from brokenness to health,
from fear to trust, from pride and conceit to reverence for you. Rejected by a world that could not bear
the Gospel of life, Jesus knew death was near. His head anointed for burial by an unknown woman, Jesus
gathered together those who loved him. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it and gave it to his
friends, saying, “Take and eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine, gave you thanks, and said “Drink this all of you, this is my
blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many. Whenever you drink it, do this for the
remembrance of me.”
And now we gather at this table in response to his commandment, to share the bread and cup of Christ’s
undying love, and to proclaim our faith.
All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Celebrant: Breathe your Holy Spirit, the wisdom of the universe, upon these gifts that we bring to you:
this bread, this cup, ourselves, our souls and bodies, that we may be signs of your love for all the world
and ministers of your transforming purpose. Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of
the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, Creator of all, and we bless your holy name for ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
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:
We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world.
God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life.
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 Music:
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (Johann Pachelbel; ed. Hal H. Hopson)
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! (Alan Smith)
Prayer After Communion:
Almighty and eternal God, may we who have received this eucharist worship you in all we do, and
proclaim the glory of your majesty. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the 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.
Announcements
The Blessing
Closing Hymn: #436 I Bind Unto Myself Today
I bind unto myself today
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's incarnation,
his baptism in the Jordan river,
his death on cross for my salvation.
His bursting from the spiced tomb,
his riding up the heavenly way,
his coming at the day of doom,
I bind unto myself today.
I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the starlit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea,
around the old eternal rocks.
I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward;
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the name,
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
of whom all nature hath creation,
eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
salvation is of Christ the Lord.
The Dismissal
Sending Out
Go into all the world, rejoicing in the presence of Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude: Trinitas, Movement III: "And I will pour my Spirit upon all flesh" (Eleanor Daley)
10AM SERVICE OF HOLY EUCHARIST, THE BOOK OF ALTERNATIVE SERVICES
Preacher & Presider: The Rev. Nicole Uzans, Rector
Service Music: Kilcreggan Mass by Peter Nardone
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude:
Trinitas, Movement I: "And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters" (Eleanor Daley)
Opening Hymn:
#1 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning
our song shall rise to thee:
holy, holy, holy,
merciful and mighty,
God in three persons,
blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy!
All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns
around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim
falling down before thee,
which wert, and art,
and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy!
though the darkness hide thee,
though our sinful human gaze
thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy;
there is none beside thee,
perfect in power,
in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name
in earth and sky and sea;
holy, holy, holy,
merciful and mighty,
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
The Greeting and Collect for Purity,
This is the day which God has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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:
Holy and undivided Trinity, you are an eternal harmony of gift and response: through the uncreated Word and the Spirit of truth embrace us and all creation in your extravagant love; through the Wisdom of God, who raises her voice to call us to life. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
1st Reading:
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, read by Adam Boyd
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 8,
read responsively, led by Adam Boyd
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
Out of the mouths of infants and children
your majesty is praised above the heavens.
You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries,
to quell the enemy and the avenger.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
what are mortals that you should be mindful of them,
their children that you should seek them out?
You have made them but little lower than the angels;
you adorn them with glory and honour;
you give them mastery over the works of your hands;
you put all things under their feet;
all sheep and oxen, even the wild beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, the fish of the sea,
and all that walks in the paths of the sea.
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
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:
In the Quiet Curve of Evening
(words & music by Juliana Howard, 1993)
In the quiet curve of evening,
in the sinking of the days,
in the silky void of darkness, you are there.
In the lapses of my breathing,
in the space between my ways,
in the crater carved by sadness, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
In the rests between the phrases,
in the cracks between the stars,
in the gaps between the meaning, you are there.
In the melting down of endings,
in the cooling of the sun,
in the solstice of the winter, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
In the mystery of my hungers,
in the silence of my rooms,
in the cloud of my unknowing, you are there.
In the empty cave of grieving,
in the desert of my dreams,
in the tunnel of my sorrow, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there
The Gospel Reading:
John 16:12-15
All stand, as they are able.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says,
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon
The Rev’d Nicole Uzans
The Affirmation of Faith:
from the Church of England
All are invited to rise:
We believe in God the Creator,
from whom every family
in heaven and on earth is named.
We believe in God the Son,
who lives in our hearts through faith,
and fills us with God’s love.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit,
who strengthens us with power from on high.
We believe in one God; Creator, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Prayers of the People,
led by Ian MacDonald
All may sit or kneel.
Confession and Absolution:
from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
Blessed be God, the holy Trinity, whose peace passes all understanding and whose love knows no end. Trusting in the tender mercy of God, we confess our sin and open our hearts to receive God’s forgiveness.
Silence is kept.
Most merciful God,
we confess to you, before the whole company of heaven and one another, that we have sinned in thought, word and deed,
and in what we have failed to do. Forgive us our sins, heal us by your Spirit and raise us to new life in Christ. Amen.
People of God, in Christ Jesus, God has looked with favour upon you! Through the power of the Holy Spirit, ☩ your sins are forgiven. May God strengthen you anew to follow the way of peace. 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 sign of peace.
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Offertory Hymn:
#312 Sing a New Song Unto the Lord
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Yahweh's people dance for joy
O come before the Lord
And play for him on glad tambourines
And let your trumpet sound!
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Rise, O children, from your sleep;
Your Saviour now has come.
He has turned your sorrow to joy
And filled your soul with song.
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!!
Glad my soul for I have seen
The glory of the Lord!
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised
I know my Saviour lives!
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Prayer Over the Gifts:
The offering is brought forward by one of the greeters.
We pray together.
God of constant love, in this eucharist you renew the covenant made once with us in baptism. As you are faithful in all things may we, in our offering, be faithful to our calling. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer:
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.
Holy God, Lover of creation, we give you thanks and praise for in the ocean of your steadfast love you bear us and place the song of your Spirit in our hearts. When we turn from your love and defile the earth, you do not abandon us. Your Spirit speaks through Huldah and Micah, through prophets, sages, and saints in every age, to confront our sin and reveal the vision of your new creation. Joining in the song of the universe we proclaim your glory singing:
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.
Gracious God, in the fullness of time you sent Jesus the Christ to share our fragile humanity. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection you open the path from brokenness to health, from fear to trust, from pride and conceit to reverence for you. Rejected by a world that could not bear the Gospel of life, Jesus knew death was near. His head anointed for burial by an unknown woman, Jesus gathered together those who loved him. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it and gave it to his friends, saying, “Take and eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine, gave you thanks, and said “Drink this all of you, this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
And now we gather at this table in response to his commandment, to share the bread and cup of Christ’s undying love, and to proclaim our faith.
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Breathe your Holy Spirit, the wisdom of the universe, upon these gifts that we bring to you: this bread, this cup, ourselves, our souls and bodies, that we may be signs of your love for all the world and ministers of your transforming purpose. Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, Creator of all, and we bless your holy name for ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Let us gather our prayers in the words that Jesus taught us:
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:
We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world.
God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life.
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:
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (Johann Pachelbel; ed. Hal H. Hopson)
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! (Alan Smith)
Prayer After Communion:
Almighty and eternal God, may we who have received this eucharist worship you in all we do, and proclaim the glory of your majesty. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
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.
Announcements
The Blessing
Closing Hymn:
#436 I Bind Unto Myself Today
I bind unto myself today
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's incarnation,
his baptism in the Jordan river,
his death on cross for my salvation.
His bursting from the spiced tomb,
his riding up the heavenly way,
his coming at the day of doom,
I bind unto myself today.
I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the starlit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea,
around the old eternal rocks.
I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward;
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the name,
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
of whom all nature hath creation,
eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
salvation is of Christ the Lord.
The Dismissal
Sending Out
Go into all the world, rejoicing in the presence of Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude:
Trinitas, Movement III: "And I will pour my Spirit upon all flesh" (Eleanor Daley)
Preacher & Presider: The Rev. Nicole Uzans, Rector
Service Music: Kilcreggan Mass by Peter Nardone
The Gathering of the Community
Prelude:
Trinitas, Movement I: "And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters" (Eleanor Daley)
Opening Hymn:
#1 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning
our song shall rise to thee:
holy, holy, holy,
merciful and mighty,
God in three persons,
blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy!
All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns
around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim
falling down before thee,
which wert, and art,
and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy!
though the darkness hide thee,
though our sinful human gaze
thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy;
there is none beside thee,
perfect in power,
in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name
in earth and sky and sea;
holy, holy, holy,
merciful and mighty,
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
The Greeting and Collect for Purity,
This is the day which God has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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:
Holy and undivided Trinity, you are an eternal harmony of gift and response: through the uncreated Word and the Spirit of truth embrace us and all creation in your extravagant love; through the Wisdom of God, who raises her voice to call us to life. Amen.
The Proclamation of the Word
1st Reading:
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, read by Adam Boyd
At the conclusion of the passage, the reader says,
The word of the Lord.
All respond: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 8,
read responsively, led by Adam Boyd
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
Out of the mouths of infants and children
your majesty is praised above the heavens.
You have set up a stronghold against your adversaries,
to quell the enemy and the avenger.
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars you have set in their courses,
what are mortals that you should be mindful of them,
their children that you should seek them out?
You have made them but little lower than the angels;
you adorn them with glory and honour;
you give them mastery over the works of your hands;
you put all things under their feet;
all sheep and oxen, even the wild beasts of the field,
the birds of the air, the fish of the sea,
and all that walks in the paths of the sea.
O Lord our governor, how exalted is your name in all the world!
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:
In the Quiet Curve of Evening
(words & music by Juliana Howard, 1993)
In the quiet curve of evening,
in the sinking of the days,
in the silky void of darkness, you are there.
In the lapses of my breathing,
in the space between my ways,
in the crater carved by sadness, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
In the rests between the phrases,
in the cracks between the stars,
in the gaps between the meaning, you are there.
In the melting down of endings,
in the cooling of the sun,
in the solstice of the winter, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there.
In the mystery of my hungers,
in the silence of my rooms,
in the cloud of my unknowing, you are there.
In the empty cave of grieving,
in the desert of my dreams,
in the tunnel of my sorrow, you are there.
You are there, you are there, you are there
The Gospel Reading:
John 16:12-15
All stand, as they are able.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
At the conclusion of the Gospel, the reader says,
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon
The Rev’d Nicole Uzans
The Affirmation of Faith:
from the Church of England
All are invited to rise:
We believe in God the Creator,
from whom every family
in heaven and on earth is named.
We believe in God the Son,
who lives in our hearts through faith,
and fills us with God’s love.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit,
who strengthens us with power from on high.
We believe in one God; Creator, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Prayers of the People,
led by Ian MacDonald
All may sit or kneel.
Confession and Absolution:
from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC)
Blessed be God, the holy Trinity, whose peace passes all understanding and whose love knows no end. Trusting in the tender mercy of God, we confess our sin and open our hearts to receive God’s forgiveness.
Silence is kept.
Most merciful God,
we confess to you, before the whole company of heaven and one another, that we have sinned in thought, word and deed,
and in what we have failed to do. Forgive us our sins, heal us by your Spirit and raise us to new life in Christ. Amen.
People of God, in Christ Jesus, God has looked with favour upon you! Through the power of the Holy Spirit, ☩ your sins are forgiven. May God strengthen you anew to follow the way of peace. 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 sign of peace.
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Offertory Hymn:
#312 Sing a New Song Unto the Lord
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Yahweh's people dance for joy
O come before the Lord
And play for him on glad tambourines
And let your trumpet sound!
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Rise, O children, from your sleep;
Your Saviour now has come.
He has turned your sorrow to joy
And filled your soul with song.
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!!
Glad my soul for I have seen
The glory of the Lord!
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised
I know my Saviour lives!
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high
Sing a new song unto the Lord
Singing alleluia!
Prayer Over the Gifts:
The offering is brought forward by one of the greeters.
We pray together.
God of constant love, in this eucharist you renew the covenant made once with us in baptism. As you are faithful in all things may we, in our offering, be faithful to our calling. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer:
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.
Holy God, Lover of creation, we give you thanks and praise for in the ocean of your steadfast love you bear us and place the song of your Spirit in our hearts. When we turn from your love and defile the earth, you do not abandon us. Your Spirit speaks through Huldah and Micah, through prophets, sages, and saints in every age, to confront our sin and reveal the vision of your new creation. Joining in the song of the universe we proclaim your glory singing:
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.
Gracious God, in the fullness of time you sent Jesus the Christ to share our fragile humanity. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection you open the path from brokenness to health, from fear to trust, from pride and conceit to reverence for you. Rejected by a world that could not bear the Gospel of life, Jesus knew death was near. His head anointed for burial by an unknown woman, Jesus gathered together those who loved him. He took bread, gave thanks to you, broke it and gave it to his friends, saying, “Take and eat: this is my body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”
After supper, Jesus took the cup of wine, gave you thanks, and said “Drink this all of you, this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”
And now we gather at this table in response to his commandment, to share the bread and cup of Christ’s undying love, and to proclaim our faith.
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
Breathe your Holy Spirit, the wisdom of the universe, upon these gifts that we bring to you: this bread, this cup, ourselves, our souls and bodies, that we may be signs of your love for all the world and ministers of your transforming purpose. Through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory is yours, Creator of all, and we bless your holy name for ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Let us gather our prayers in the words that Jesus taught us:
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:
We break the bread of life, and that life is the light of the world.
God here among us, light in the midst of us, bring us to light and life.
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:
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (Johann Pachelbel; ed. Hal H. Hopson)
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! (Alan Smith)
Prayer After Communion:
Almighty and eternal God, may we who have received this eucharist worship you in all we do, and proclaim the glory of your majesty. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.
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.
Announcements
The Blessing
Closing Hymn:
#436 I Bind Unto Myself Today
I bind unto myself today
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
I bind this day to me for ever,
by power of faith, Christ's incarnation,
his baptism in the Jordan river,
his death on cross for my salvation.
His bursting from the spiced tomb,
his riding up the heavenly way,
his coming at the day of doom,
I bind unto myself today.
I bind unto myself today
the virtues of the starlit heaven,
the glorious sun's life-giving ray,
the whiteness of the moon at even,
the flashing of the lightning free,
the whirling wind's tempestuous shocks,
the stable earth, the deep salt sea,
around the old eternal rocks.
I bind unto myself today
the power of God to hold and lead,
his eye to watch, his might to stay,
his ear to hearken to my need,
the wisdom of my God to teach,
his hand to guide, his shield to ward;
the word of God to give me speech,
his heavenly host to be my guard.
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.
I bind unto myself the name,
the strong name of the Trinity,
by invocation of the same,
the Three-in-One, and One-in-Three.
of whom all nature hath creation,
eternal Father, Spirit, Word.
Praise to the Lord of my salvation,
salvation is of Christ the Lord.
The Dismissal
Sending Out
Go into all the world, rejoicing in the presence of Creator, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude:
Trinitas, Movement III: "And I will pour my Spirit upon all flesh" (Eleanor Daley)
Greeters: Judy Amos & Michelle Mansfield
Counters: Murray Phillips & Michelle Mansfield
Eucharistic Assistant: Murray Phillips
Music used for our digital service under permission of OneLicense #738879-A
Counters: Murray Phillips & Michelle Mansfield
Eucharistic Assistant: Murray Phillips
Music used for our digital service under permission of OneLicense #738879-A
Services for June 22nd, 2025
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…
- La Iglesia Anglicana de Mexico along with the parishes of
- St. George’s & St. Margaret of Scotland, Halifax, Nova Scotia
- All who are in need of God’s healing grace: Mark Fletcher, Steve Boone, Digger MacDougall, Kathleen, John & Michele Niec, Matt, Tahlia Ali, Bernadette, Linda Brehaut, Sandi King, Mark Lutz, Joel Neily, and Cameron Finlay
Announcements
- Rector’s Days Off: I will be off Tuesday this week. During time off, I do not respond to non-urgent messages. My contact info is [email protected] or 902-956-4892 (cell).
- Christian Meditation: Weekly at the church. Friday mornings from 11-11:45am. All are welcome; instructions are given every week.
- Praying with Scripture – Tuesdays at 7pm OR Wednesdays at 11:30am until June 24th/25th at St. John’s. A short practice of lectio divina (structured reading & meditation). Attend when you can; no sign-up or preparation required. Here’s how one participant describes the practice: The small group provided a unique space for relaxed and informal discussions, with more than one “a ha” moment and times of laughter.
The chosen scriptures were the Gospel readings for the following Sunday, which heightened our interest and engagement with the sermon! Would it be familiar or would we hear something new? Those who attended the sessions were unanimous in their enthusiasm for the practice. It is our hope that others will join us and give it a try! - Community Roots day camp – July 14th – 18th: Camper registration is open! This FREE camp for all kids (ages 6-12) is all about exploring and learning about ourselves, our world, and God. Our camp will reflect our community of Wolfville. We will follow a rhythm each day filled with worship, story telling, exploring, creating, playing, and discovering. Community members will teach us new things and provide activities. We will have opportunities to walk about the community and perhaps visit the splash pad. There will be lots of time for fun and games! For more info & the registration link, CLICK HERE.
- Tea and Talk: Our next gathering for Tea and Talk will be Tuesday, June 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will be good to see everyone at the Church Brewery. All are welcome.
- Monday, June 16th, ACW & Sanctuary Guild end of year social. We will be gathering at the Old Orchard Inn at noon for lunch. Please let Debbie MacDonald know that you would like to join us for lunch, at [email protected] This invitation is open to all women of our parish. Previously we thought we would be able to go to The Blomidon Inn, however they are not serving lunch at this time.
- Sunday, June 29th – Combined Parish service (10am) & Neighbourhood Picnic. Please join in a summer celebration! On this fifth Sunday of the month, we’ll have just one worship service. ALL are invited to a picnic in the churchyard immediately following. There will be a BBQ, cupcakes, and games.
- For the third year we at St. John’s are hosting Musique Royale, in a concert on July 1st (yes, Canada Day) at 7pm. This promises to be something quite special: this from their promo materials for the concert… ArtChoral - Recipient of the PRIX OPUS Musical Event of the Year 2020, ArtChoral is a professional vocal ensemble steeped in the grand tradition of choral music in Quebec. This concert is entitled "Se l'aura spira" (If the air breathed), and is taken from the irresistible baroque song by Girolamo Frescobaldi, with repertoire spanning from the medieval and baroque periods to present day. It is inspired by nature and the elements, including works by JS Bach, Monteverdi, John Dowland, Purcell, and some popular surprises too.
Tickets available by pre-order ($20) by contacting Reid Spencer, [email protected], or by purchasing a ticket at the door ($25).
Parish Council Highlights
Your Parish Council met on May 21st.
Your Parish Council met on May 21st.
As agreed at the Annual General Meeting in February, the projects we are undertaking – exterior lighting, oil tank replacements in church and rectory, heat pump in the rectory, belfry painting, new signage - are being financed through investments. In addition to these projects, additional funds are required to cover operating expenses, which is not unexpected with a deficit budget approved for 2025. Parish Council decided to cash in various funds held by the CIBC (approx. $400,000) and that after holding back sufficient funds to cover ongoing capital and operating expenses (approx. $80,000), the balance will be invested with the Diocesan Consolidated Trust fund where the rate of return is more favourable.
In addition, discussion surrounded several outreach initiatives:
Parish Council members have participated in a number of leadership development training programs through the Diocese: as well as training in the use of the recently installed Automated External Defibrillator. Council also reviewed a position description for the Treasurer role in the church. As our current Treasurer will be stepping down after decades of faithful service, the search for a new Treasurer is underway. All are encouraged to prayerfully consider possible members of the congregation who may have the heart and skills for this role and chat with the Wardens.
In addition, discussion surrounded several outreach initiatives:
- increasing pastoral care ministry with nursing home residents that could be modelled on the Friendly Visitors experience
- upcoming Community Roots Summer Camp
- partnering with other parishes to promote Alongside Hope
- as Pride Month approaches in June, the statement of inclusivity and the logo will be updated on the website.
Parish Council members have participated in a number of leadership development training programs through the Diocese: as well as training in the use of the recently installed Automated External Defibrillator. Council also reviewed a position description for the Treasurer role in the church. As our current Treasurer will be stepping down after decades of faithful service, the search for a new Treasurer is underway. All are encouraged to prayerfully consider possible members of the congregation who may have the heart and skills for this role and chat with the Wardens.
