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The Decalogue: Contemporary
 
Hear the commandments of God to his people:
I am the Lord your God who brought you out of bondage.
You shall have no other gods but me.
Amen. Lord have mercy.
 
You shall not make for yourself any idol.
Amen. Lord have mercy.
 
You shall not invoke with malice the Name of the Lord your God.
Amen. Lord have mercy.
 
Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
Amen. Lord have mercy.
 
Honor your father and your mother.
Amen. Lord have mercy.
 
You shall not commit murder.
Amen. Lord have mercy.
 
You shall not commit adultery.
Amen. Lord have mercy.
 
You shall not steal.
Amen. Lord have mercy.
 
You shall not be a false witness.
Amen. Lord have mercy.
 
You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor.
Amen. Lord have mercy.

A Penitential Order: Rite Two

For use at the beginning of the Liturgy, or as a separate service.
 
A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.
 
The people standing, the Celebrant says
 
		Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
 People	And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
		Amen.

In place of the above, from Easter Day through the end of Pentecost
 
Celebrant  	Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People  	The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
 
In Lent and on other penitential occasions
 
Celebrant 	Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
People 	His mercy endures for ever.
 
When used as a separate service, the Exhortation, page 316, may be
read, or a homily preached.
 
The Decalogue may be said, the people kneeling.
 
The Celebrant may read one of the following sentences
 
Jesus said, “The first commandments is this: Hear, O Israel:
The Lord your God is the only Lord. Love the Lord your
God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your
mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love
your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment
greater than these.”   Mark 12:29‑31

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the
truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God, who is
faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.  1 John 1:8,9
 
Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the
heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us with confidence draw
near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and
find grace to help in time of need.   Hebrews 4:14,16

The Deacon or Celebrant then says
 
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
 
Silence may be kept.
  
Minister and People
 
Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Bishop when present, or the Priest, stands and says
 
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you
in eternal life.  Amen.
 
A deacon or lay person using the preceding form substitutes “us” for
“you” and “our “for "your."
 
When this Order is used at the beginning of the Liturgy, the service
continues with the Gloria in excelsis, the Kyrie eleison, or the
Trisagion.
 
When used separately, it concludes with suitable prayers, and the Grace
or a blessing.

 

Concerning the Celebration

It is the bishop's prerogative, when present, to be the principal
celebrant at the Lord's Table, and to preach the Gospel.
 
At all celebrations of the Liturgy, it is fitting that the principal
celebrant, whether bishop or priest, be assisted by other priests, and
by deacons and lay persons.
 
It is appropriate that other priests present stand with the celebrant
at the Altar, and join in the consecration of the gifts, in breaking the
Bread, and in distributing Communion.
 
A deacon should read the Gospel and may lead the Prayers of the People.
Deacons should also serve at the Lord's Table, preparing and placing on
it the offerings of bread and wine, and assisting in the ministration of
the sacrament to the people. In the absence of a deacon, these duties
may be performed by an assisting priest.
 
Lay persons appointed by the celebrant should normally be assigned the
reading of the Lessons which precede the Gospel, and may lead the
Prayers of the People.
 
Morning or Evening Prayer may be used in place of all that precedes the
Peace and the Offertory, provided that a lesson from the Gospel is
always included, and that the intercessions conform to the directions
given for the Prayers of the People.
 
Additional Directions are on page 406.

 

The Holy Eucharist:  Rite Two

The Word of God

A hymn, song, or anthem may be sung

The people standing, the Celebrant says

		Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People	And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
		Amen.

In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost
 
Celebrant   	Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People        The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
  
In Lent and on other penitential occasions
 
Celebrant   Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
People       His mercy endures for ever.
 
The Celebrant may say
 
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
When appointed, the following hymn or some other song of praise is sung
or said, all standing
 
Glory 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.
 
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.
 
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
   Jesus Christ,
   with the Holy Spirit,
   in the glory of God the Father.  Amen.
  
On other occasions the following is used
 
Lord, have mercy.			Kyrie eleison
Christ, have mercy.		or	Christe eleison
Lord, have mercy.			Kyrie eleison
 
or this
 
Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy upon us.

The Collect of the Day
 
The Celebrant says to the people
 
	  	The Lord be with you.
People	And also with you.
Celebrant  	Let us pray.
 
The Celebrant says the Collect.
 
People     	Amen.

The Lessons
 
The people sit. One or two Lessons, as appointed, are read,
the Reader first saying
 
A Reading (Lesson) from_________________.
 
A citation giving chapter and verse may be added.
 
After each Reading, the Reader may say
 
		The Word of the Lord.
People   	Thanks be to God.
 
or the Reader may say     Here ends the Reading (Epistle).
 
Silence may follow.
 
A Psalm, hymn, or anthem may follow each Reading.
 
Then, all standing, the Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first saying
 
		The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ
		according to__________________.
People  	Glory to you, Lord Christ.

After the Gospel, the Reader says
 
		The Gospel of the Lord.
People    	Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon

On Sundays and other Major Feasts there follows, all standing
 
The Nicene Creed
 
We believe in one God,
    the Father, the Almighty,
    maker of heaven and earth,
    of all that is, seen and unseen.
 
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
    the only Son of God,
    eternally begotten of the Father,
    God from God, Light from Light,
    true God from true God,
    begotten, not made,
    of one Being with the Father.
    Through him all things were made.
    For us and for our salvation
        he came down from heaven:
    by the power of the Holy Spirit
         he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
         and was made man.
 For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
     he suffered death and was buried.
    On the third day he rose again
         in accordance with the Scriptures;
    he ascended into heaven
         and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
    He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
         and his kingdom will have no end.
 
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
    who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
    With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
    He has spoken through the Prophets.
    We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
    We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
    We look for the resurrection of the dead,
         and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of the People
 
Prayer is offered with intercession for
 
The Universal Church, its members, and its mission
The Nation and all in authority
The welfare of the world
The concerns of the local community
Those who suffer and those in any trouble
The departed (with commemoration of a saint where appropriate)

See the forms beginning on page 383.
 
If there is no celebration of the Communion, or if a priest is not
available, the service is concluded as directed on page 406.

Confession of Sin
 
A Confession of Sin is said here if it has not been said earlier. On
occasion, the Confession may be omitted.
 
One of the sentences from the Penitential Order on page 351 may be said.

The Deacon or Celebrant says
 
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
 
Silence may be kept.
 
Minister and People
 
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. 
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. 
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will,
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name. Amen.
 
The Bishop, when present, or the Priest, stands and says
 
Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins
through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all
goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in
eternal life.  Amen.

The Peace
 
All stand.  The Celebrant says to the people
 
		The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People   	And also with you.
 
Then the Ministers and People may greet one another in the 
name of the Lord.
The Holy Communion
 
The Celebrant may begin the Offertory with one of the sentences on page
376, or with some other sentence of Scripture.
 
During the Offertory, a hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.
 
Representatives of the congregation bring the people's offerings of
bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant.
The people stand while the offerings are presented and placed on the
Altar.

The Great Thanksgiving
 
Alternative forms will be found on page 367 and following.
 
Eucharistic Prayer A
 
The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and sings or says
 
	    	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 him thanks and praise.
 
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
 
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every‑
where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth.
 
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other
occasions as appointed.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever
sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
 
Celebrant and People
 
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
     Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
    Hosanna in the highest.
 
The people stand or kneel.
 
Then the Celebrant continues
 
Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us
for yourself, and, when we had fallen into sin and become
subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus
Christ, your only and eternal Son, 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 stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself,
in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole
world.
 
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, 
or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be consecrated.
 
On the night he was handed over to suffering and 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.”
 
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
 
Celebrant and People
 
Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
 
The Celebrant continues
 
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in
this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death,
resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.
 
Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the
Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new
and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
 
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ: By him, and
with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor
and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.
 
And now, as our Savior		As our Savior Christ
Christ has taught us,			has taught us,
we are bold to day,			we now pray,

People and Celebrant
 
Our Father, who art in heaven,		Our Father in heaven,
   hallowed by thy Name,		    hallowed be your Name,
   thy kingdom come,			    your kingdom come,
   thy will be done,			    your will be done,
      on earth as it is in heaven.	            on earth as in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.	Give us today our daily bread.
And Forgive us our trespasses,		Forgive us our sins
 as we forgive those 			   as we forgive those
  who trespass against us.		      who sin against us.
And lead us not into temptation,	Save us from the time of trial,
 but deliver us from evil.		   and deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,		For the kingdom, the power,
 and the power, and the glory,	  	   and the glory are yours,
 for ever and ever. Amen.		   now and for ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread
 
The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread.
 
A period of silence is kept.
 
Then may be sung or said
 
[Alleluia.]  Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast.  [Alleluia.]
 
In Lent, Alleluia is omitted, and may be omitted at other times except
during Easter Season.
 
In place of, or in addition to, the preceding, some other suitable
anthem may be used.

Facing the people, the Celebrant says the following Invitation
 
The Gifts of God for the People of God.
 
and may add Take them in remembrance that Christ died for 			you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith,
  	        with thanksgiving.
 
The ministers receive the sacrament in both kinds, and immediately
deliver it to the people.

The bread and the cup are given to the communicants with these words

The Body (Blood) of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in
everlasting life.  [Amen.]

or with these words

The Body of Christ, the bread of heaven. [Amen.]
The Blood of Christ, the cup of salvation. [Amen.]

During the ministration of Communion, hymns, psalms, or anthems may
be sung.

When necessary, the Celebrant consecrates additional bread and wine,
using the form on page 408.
 
After Communion, the Celebrant says
 
Let us pray.
 
Celebrant and People
 
Eternal God, heavenly Father,
you have graciously accepted us as living members
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,
and you have fed us with spiritual food
in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood.
Send us now into the world in peace,
and grant us strength and courage
to love and serve you
with gladness and singleness of heart;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

or the following

Almighty and everliving God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood
of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and for assuring us in these holy mysteries
that we are living members of the Body of your Son,
and heirs of your eternal kingdom.
And now, Father, send us out
to do the work you have given us to do,
to love and serve you
as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord.
To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit,
be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
 
The Bishop, when present, or the Priest, may bless the people.
  
The Deacon, or the Celebrant, dismisses them with these words
 
		Let us go forth in the name of Christ.
People  	Thanks be to God.
 
or this
 
Deacon   	Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People    	Thanks be to God.
 
or this
 
Deacon   	Let us go forth into the world,
		rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
People   	Thanks be to God.
 
or this
 
Deacon   	Let us bless the Lord.
People    	Thanks be to God.
 
From the Easter Vigil through the Day of Pentecost "Alleluia, alleluia"
may be added to any of the dismissals.
 
The People respond   Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.
Alternative Forms
of the Great Thanksgiving

Eucharistic Prayer B
 
The people remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and says
 
	   	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 him thanks and praise.
 
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
 
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and every‑
where to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth.
 
Here a Proper Preface is sung or said on all Sundays, and on other
occasions as appointed.
 
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and
Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever
sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
 
Celebrant and People
 
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
  Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
  Hosanna in the highest.

The people stand or kneel.
 
Then the Celebrant continues
 
We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love
which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling
of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the
prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your
Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from
the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world.
In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy
to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error
into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.
 
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or to lay a hand upon it; and at the words concerning the cup, to
hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine
to be consecrated.
 
On the night before he died for us, 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.”
 
Therefore, according to his command, O Father,
 
Celebrant and People
 
We remember his death,
We proclaim his resurrection,
We await his coming in glory;

The Celebrant continues

And we offer this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you,
O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this
bread and this wine.
 
We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon
these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of
Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your
Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him,
being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time,
put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to
that heavenly country where, with [&mdash. and] all your
saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and
daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all
creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our
salvation.
 
By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy
Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and
for ever.  AMEN.
 
And now, as our Savior 		As our Savior Christ
Christ has taught us,			has taught us,
we are bold to say,			we now pray,
 
Continue with the Lord's Prayer on page 364.

Eucharistic Prayer C
 
In this prayer, the lines in italics are spoken by the People.
 
The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest, faces them and sings or says
 
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 him thanks and praise.
 
Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
 
God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of
glory and praise.
Glory to you for ever and ever.
 
At your command all things came to be: the vast expanse of
interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their courses,
and this fragile earth, our island home.
By your will they were created and have their being.
 
From the primal elements you brought forth the human race,
and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us
the rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed
your trust; and we turned against one another.
Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight
 
Again and again, you called us to return. Through prophets
and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the
fullness of time you sent your only Son, born of a woman, to
fulfill your Law, to open for us the way of freedom and peace.
By his blood, he reconciled us.
By his wounds, we are healed.
 
And therefore we praise you, joining with the heavenly
chorus, with prophets, apostles, and martyrs, and with all
those in every generation who have looked to you in hope, to
proclaim with them your glory, in their unending hymn:

Celebrant and People
 
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
    Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
    Hosanna in the highest.
  
The Celebrant continues
 
And so, Father, we who have been redeemed by him, and
made a new people by water and the Spirit, now bring before
you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be the
Body and Blood of Jesus Christ our Lord.
 
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold it, 
or lay a hand upon it, and at the words concerning the cup, to hold or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be
consecrated.
 
On the night he was betrayed he took bread, said the
blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his friends, 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, gave thanks, 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.”
 
Remembering now his work of redemption, and offering to you this sacrifice of thanksgiving,
We celebrate his death and resurrection,
as we await the day of his coming.

 

Lord God of our Fathers: God of Abraham, Isaac, and
Jacob; God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Open our
eyes to see your hand at work in the world about us. Deliver
us from the presumption of coming to this Table for solace
only, and not for strength; for pardon only, and not for
renewal. Let the grace of this Holy Communion make us one
body, one spirit in Christ, that we may worthily serve the
world in his name.
Risen Lord, be known to us in the breaking of the bread.

Accept these prayers and praises, Father, through Jesus
Christ our great High Priest, to whom, with you and the
Holy Spirit, your Church gives honor, glory, and worship,
from generation to generation. AMEN.

And now, as our Savior 	As our Savior Christ
Christ has taught us,		has taught us,
we are bold to say,		we now pray,
 
Continue with the Lord's Prayer on page 364.

 
Eucharistic Prayer D
 
The People remain standing. The Celebrant, whether bishop or priest,
faces them and sings or says
 
	   	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 him thanks and praise.

Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds
 
It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks;
for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light
inaccessible from before time and for ever.
 
Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all
things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to
rejoice in the splendor of your radiance.
 
Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you
night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence,
they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and
giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you,
and glorify your Name, as we sing (say),
 
Celebrant and People
 
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
    Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
    Hosanna in the highest.
 
The people stand or kneel.
 
Then the Celebrant continues
 
We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty
works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your
own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in
obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all
your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you,
you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy
you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find
you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you,
and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation.

Father, you loved the world so much that in the fullness of
time you sent your only Son to be our Savior. Incarnate by
the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, he lived as one of
us, yet without sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news
of salvation; to prisoners, freedom; to the sorrowful, joy. To
fulfill your purpose he gave himself up to death; and, rising
from the grave, destroyed death, and made the whole
creation new.
 
And, that we might live no longer for ourselves, but for him
who died and rose for us, he sent the Holy Spirit, his own
first gift for those who believe, to complete his work in
the world, and to bring to fulfillment the sanctification of all.
 
At the following words concerning the bread, the Celebrant is to hold
it, or lay a hand upon it, and at the words concerning the cup, to hold
or place a hand upon the cup and any other vessel containing wine to be
consecrated.
 
When the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, his
heavenly Father, having loved his own who were in the
world, he loved them to the end; at supper with them he 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.”
 
Father, we now celebrate this memorial of our redemption.
Recalling Christ's death and his descent among the dead,
proclaiming his resurrection and ascension to your right
hand, awaiting his coming in glory; and offering to you, from
the gifts you have given us, this bread and this cup, we praise
you and we bless you.

Celebrant and People

We praise you, we bless you,
we give thanks to you,
and we pray to you, Lord our God.
 
The Celebrant continues
 
Lord, we pray that in your goodness and mercy your Holy
Spirit may descend upon us, and upon these gifts, sanctifying
them and showing them to be holy gifts for your holy people,
the bread of life and the cup of salvation, the Body and Blood
of your Son Jesus Christ.
 
Grant that all who share this bread and cup may become one
body and one spirit, a living sacrifice in Christ, to the praise
of your Name.
 
Remember, Lord, your one holy catholic and apostolic
Church, redeemed by the blood of your Christ. Reveal its
unity, guard its faith, and preserve it in peace.

[Remember (NN. and) all who minister to your Church.]
[Remember all your people and all who seek your truth.]
[Remember _____________.]
[Remember all who have died in the peace of Christ, and
those whose faith is known to you alone; bring them into
the place of eternal joy and light.]
 
And grant that we may find our inheritance with [the Blessed
Virgin Mary, with patriarchs, prophets, apostles, and martyrs,
(with ___________) and] all the saints who have found favor
with you in ages past. We praise you in union with them
and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
 
Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, all honor and
glory are yours, Almighty God and Father, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, for ever and for ever.  AMEN.

 And now, as our Savior 	As our Savior Christ
Christ has taught us,		has taught us,
we are bold to say,		we now pray,
  
Continue with the Lord's Prayer on page 364.

 
Offertory Sentences

One of the following, or some other appropriate sentence of Scripture,
may be used
 
Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and make good
your vows to the Most High.  Psalm 50:14
 
Ascribe to the Lord the honor due his Name; bring
offering and come into his courts.  Psalm 96:8
 
Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an
offering and sacrifice to God.  Ephesians 5:2
 
I appeal to you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present
yourselves as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual worship.  Romans 12:1
 
If you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember
that your brother has something against you, leave your gift
there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your
brother, and then come and offer your gift.  Matthew 5:23, 24
 
Through Christ let us continually offer to God the sacrifice of
praise, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his Name.

But do not neglect to do good and to share what you have,
for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.  Hebrews 13:14, 15
 
O Lord our God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor
and power; because you have created all things, and by your
will they were created and have their being.  Revelation 4:11
 
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the
victor, and the majesty. For everything in heaven and on
earth is yours. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom, and you are
exalted as head over all.  1 Chronicles 19:11
 
or this bidding
 
Let us with gladness present the offerings and oblations of 
our life and labor to the Lord.

 
Proper Prefaces
  
Preface of the Lord's Day
 
To be used on Sundays as appointed, but not on the succeeding weekdays
 
1.  Of God the Father
 
For you are the source of light and life, you made is in your 
image, and called us to new life in Jesus Christ our Lord.
 
or this
 
2.  Of God the Son
 
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who on the first day of the
week overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious
resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life.

or the following
3.  Of God the Holy Spirit
 
For by water and the Holy Spirit you have made us a new
people in Jesus Christ our Lord, to show forth your glory in
all the world.

Prefaces for Seasons
 
To be used on Sundays, and weekdays alike, except as otherwise
appointed for Holy Days and Various Occasions
  
Advent
 
Because you sent your beloved Son to redeem us from sin and 
death, and to make us heirs in him of everlasting life; that 
when he shall come again in power and great triumph to 
judge the world, we may without shame or fear rejoice to 
behold his appearing.
 
Incarnation
 
Because you gave Jesus Christ, your only Son, to be born for 
us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Spirit, was made 
perfect Man of the flesh of the Virgin Mary his mother; so 
that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and 
receive power to become your children.
 
Epiphany
 
Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have 
caused a new light to shine in our hearts., to give the
knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ
our Lord.

Lent

Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who was tempted in every 
way as we are, yet did not sin. By his grace we are able to 
triumph over every evil, and to live no longer for ourselves 
alone, but for him who died for us and rose again.
 
or this
 
You bid your faithful people cleanse their hearts, and prepare 
with joy for the Paschal feast; that, fervent in prayer and in 
works of mercy, and renewed by your Word and Sacraments, 
they may come to the fullness of grace which you have 
prepared for those who love you.
 
Holy Week
 
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. For our sins he was lifted 
high upon the cross, that he might draw the whole world to 
himself; and, by his suffering and death, he became the 
source of eternal salvation for all who put their trust in him.
 
Easter
 
But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious 
resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the 
true Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us, and has taken 
away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed 
death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us 
everlasting life.
 
Ascension
 
Through your dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 
After his glorious resurrection he openly appeared to his 
disciples, and in their sight ascended into heaven, to prepare 
a place for us; that where he is, there we might also be, 
and reign with him in glory.
 
Pentecost
 
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. In fulfillment of his true 
promise, the Holy Spirit came down [on this day] from 
heaven, lighting upon the disciples, to teach them and to lead 
them into all truth; uniting peoples of many tongues in the 
confession of one faith, and giving to your Church the power 
to serve you as a royal priesthood, and to preach the Gospel 
to all nations.
 
Prefaces for Other Occasions
 
Trinity Sunday
 
For with your co‑eternal Son and Holy Spirit, you are one 
God, one Lord, in Trinity of Persons and in Unity of Being; 
and we celebrate the one and equal glory of you, O Father, 
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
 
All Saints
 
For in the multitude of your saints you have surrounded us 
with a great cloud of witnesses, that we might rejoice in their fellowship, and run with endurance the race that is set before 
us; and, together with them, receive the crown of glory that 
never fades away.
 
A Saint
 
For the wonderful grace and virtue declared in all your saints, 
who have been the chosen vessels of your grace, and the lights 
of the world in their generations.
 
or this
 
Because in the obedience of your saints you have given us an example of righteousness, and in their eternal joy a glorious 
pledge of the hope of our calling.
or this
 
Because you are greatly glorified in the assembly of your
saints. All your creatures praise you, and your faithful
servants bless you, confessing before the rulers of this world
the great Name of your only Son.
 
Apostles and Ordinations
 
Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our
Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to
preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to
be with them always, even to the end of the ages.
 
Dedication of a Church
 
Through Jesus Christ our great High Priest; in whom we are
built up as living stones of a holy temple, that we might offer
before you a sacrifice of praise and prayer which is holy and
pleasing in your sight.
 
Baptism
 
Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your
sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and
given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.
 
Marriage
 
Because in the love of wife and husband, you have given us
an image of the heavenly Jerusalem, adorned as a bride for
her bridegroom, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who loves
her and gave himself for her, that he might make the whole
creation new.

Commemoration of the Dead
 
Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who rose victorious from the
dead, and comforts us with the blessed hope of everlasting
life. For to your faithful people, O Lord, life is changed, not
ended; and when our mortal body lies in death, there is
prepared for us a dwelling place eternal in the heavens.

 

The Prayers of the People

Prayer is offered with intercession for
 
The Universal Church, its members, and its mission
The Nation and all in authority
The welfare of the world
The concerns of the local community
Those who suffer and those in any trouble
The departed (with commemoration of a saint when appropriate)*
 
Any of the forms which follow may be used.
 
Adaptations or insertions suitable to the occasion may be made.
 
Any of the forms may be conformed to the language of the Rite being
used.
 
A bar in the margin indicates petitions which may be omitted.
 
The Celebrant may introduce the Prayers with a sentence of invitation
related to the occasion, or the season, or the Proper of the Day.

Form I
 
Deacon or other leader
 
With all our heart and with all our mind, let us pray to the
Lord, saying “Lord, have mercy.”
 
For the peace from above, for the loving‑kindness of God,
and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church
of God, and for the unity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For our Bishop, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray
to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For our President, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in
authority, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For this city (town, village,__________), for every city and
community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to
the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of
the earth, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the
wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air [or
through outer space], let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and
for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For_______________, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the
destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who
remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for
all the departed, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and
degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
For the absolution and remission of our sins and offenses, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without
suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
 
Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us, O
Lord, by thy grace.
Lord, have mercy.
 
In the communion of [___________ and of all the] saints, let
us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to
Christ our God.
To thee, O Lord our God.
 
Silence.
 
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.

Form II
 
In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their
own prayers, either silently or aloud.
 
I ask your prayers for God’s people throughout the world;
for our Bishop(s)__________; for this gathering; and for all
ministers and people.
Pray for the Church.
 
Silence

I ask your prayers for peace; for goodwill among nations;
and for the well‑being of all people.
Pray for justice and peace.
 
Silence
 
I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the
oppressed, and those in prison.
Pray for those in any need or trouble.
 
Silence
 
I ask your prayers for all who seek God, or a deeper
knowledge of him.
Pray that they may find and be found by him.

Silence

I ask you prayers for the departed [especially______________],
Pray for those who have died.

Silence

Members of the congregation may ask the prayers or the thanksgivings of those present
 
I ask your prayers for_____________.
 
I ask your thanksgiving for________________.
 
Silence
  
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has 
been honored [especially ___________ whom we remember today].
Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
 
Silence
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
 
Form III
 
The Leader and People pray responsively
 
Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church;
That we all may be one.
 
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and
humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by al people.
 
We pray for all bishops, priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and
Sacraments.
 
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations
of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
 
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
 
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
 
Give to the departed eternal rest.
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
 
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
 
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
 
Silence

 

The People may add their own petitions.
 
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
 
Form IV
 
Deacon or other leader
 
Let us pray for the Church and for the world.
 
Grant, Almighty God, that all who confess your Name may
be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal
your glory in the world.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the
ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another
and serve the common good.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation,
that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others
and to your honor and glory.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant
that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he
loves us.
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or
spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and
bring them the joy of your salvation.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will
for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share
with all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
 
Silence
 
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer.
 
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.
 
Form V
 
Deacon or other leader
 
In peace, let us pray to the Lord, saying, “Lord, have mercy”
(or “Kyrie eleison”).
 
For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth
and love, and be found without fault at the day of your
coming, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
Here and after every petition the People respond
 
Kyrie eleison.      or  	Lord, have mercy.
 
For N. our Presiding Bishop, for N. (N.) our own Bishop(s),
for all bishops and other ministers, and for all the holy people
of God, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our
divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the
Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may
preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth, we pray to you, O
Lord.
 
For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost
their faith, we that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we
pray to you, O Lord.
 
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and 
forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray
to you, O Lord.

For those in positions of public trust [especially___________],
that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and
freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
For all who live and work in this community [especially
_____________], we pray to you, O Lord.
 
For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use
of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from
poverty, famine, and disaster, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for
refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may
be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
For this congregation [for those who are present, and for
those who are absent], that we may be delivered from
hardness of heart, and show forth your glory in all that we
do, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all
whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the
grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives, we pray to you, O
Lord.
 
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for
our families, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from
anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to
you, O Lord.
 
For ________________, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and
those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the
saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain
or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord.
 
Rejoicing in the fellowship of [the ever‑blessed Virgin Mary, (blessed N.) and] all the saints, let us commend ourselves, 
and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord our God.
 
Silence
 
The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect, or the following Doxology
 
For yours is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit;
yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and
for ever.  Amen.

Form VI
 
The Leader and People pray responsively
 
In peace, we pray to your, Lord God.
 
Silence
 
For all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who
are alone.
 
For this community, the nation, and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
 
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.
 
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the
needy.
 
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
 
For [N. our Presiding Bishop, and N. (N.) our Bishop(s); and for] all
bishops and other ministers;
For all who serve God in his Church.
 
For the special needs and concerns of this congregation.
 
Silence
 
The People may add their own petitions
 
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.
 
Silence
 
The People may add their own thanksgivings
 
We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.
 
We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in
your eternal kingdom.
 
Silence
 
The People may add their own petitions
 
Lord, let your loving‑kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.
 
We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
 
Silence may be kept.
 
Leader and People
 
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
The Celebrant concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect.

 The Collect at the Prayers

For the concluding Collect, the Celebrant selects

(a)     a Collect appropriate for the Season or the occasion being celebrated;

(b)     a Collect expressive of some special need in the life of the local congregation;

(c)     a Collect for the mission of the Church;
 
(d)      a general Collect such as the following:
 
1
 
Lord, hear the prayers of thy people; and what we have
asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the
glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 
2
 
Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in
the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we
pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our
sinfulness, but as your know and love us in your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 
3
 
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and
earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and
strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
 
4
 
Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask:
Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those

good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot
ask, grant us for the save of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
 
5
 
O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in
the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us
and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O
lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
 
6
 
Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “Peace I give
to you; my own peace I leave with you:” Regard not our sins,
but the faith of your Church, and give to us the peace and
unity of that heavenly City, where with the Father and the
Holy Spirit you live and reign, now and for ever.  Amen.
 
7
 
Hasten, O Father, the coming of thy kingdom; and grant that
we thy servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold
thy Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ,
our only Mediator and Advocate.  Amen.
 
8
 
Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one
with your saints in heaven and on earth: Grant that in our
earthly pilgrimage we may always be supported by this
fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves to be
surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy. We
ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our
intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who lives
and reigns for ever and ever.  Amen.