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Our Rector, Fr. Denrick E. Rolle, is today’s Celebrant and Preacher.
Our mass, Communion Service is either in E-flat by Frank Adlam or Robert Cruickshank, is sung with hymns, which can be found in the red Hymnal 1940 online. Follow along in the Book of Common Prayer (Prayer Book online).
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THE ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY
OF THE PARISH AND
THE ANNUAL PATRONAL FESTIVAL
"Agnes of Rome, Virgin and Martyr"
Martyr of Rome, 304 A.D.
SOLEMN CHORAL EUCHARIST WITH SERMON/FEAST OF TITLE
Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Sunday
Celebrant - Reverend Father Denrick E. Rolle
Homilist - The Venerable Archdeacon James E. Palacious,
J.P., M.A., M. Phil., M. CIArb
THE ORDER OF SERVICE
The Organ Prelude
The Processional to the Altar
Celebrant: Thou shalt purge me:
People: O Lord, with Hyssop, and I shall be clean;
Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be purer than snow
Have mercy upon me, O God, after Thy great goodness.
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.
(Repeat to the words, “Purer than Snow”)
Celebrant: O Lord, show thy mercy upon us.
People: And grant us Thy salvation.
Celebrant: O Lord, hear my prayer.
People: And let my cry come unto thee.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Graciously hear us, O Lord Holy, Father Almighty, everlasting God: and vouchsafe to send Thy angel from heave, to guard, cherish, protect, visit and defend all who are assembled in the Thy Holy Temple. Through Jesus Christ, our Saviour.
People: Amen
Celebrant: Let us go forth in the Name of Christ
People: Thanks be to God
The Festive Processional Hymn: 233 (Sing twice if needed)
The Opening Acclamations
Celebrant: Alleluia! The Lord is glorious in his saints.
People: Come, let us adore him, Alleluia!
Celebrant: Precious in the sight of the Lord.
People: Is the death of his saints.
Celebrant: Be strong and let your heart take courage.
People: All you who wait for the Lord.
Introit Hymn: 396 – The Church’s One Foundation
The Collect for Purity
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.
The Gloria in Excelsis Deo (PB, page 324)
THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD OF GOD
The Collect for the Parish’s Patron Saint
Almighty and everlasting God, you choose those whom the world deems powerless to put the powerful to shame: Grant us so to cherish the memory of your youthful martyr Agnes, that we may share her pure and steadfast faith in you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church
Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication of this house of prayer. We give you thanks for the fellowship of those who have worshipped in this place, and we pray that all who seek you here may find you, and be filled with your joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Collect for the Day
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of His marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Collect for Our Parish Family
Almighty God, whose Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory, that He may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Reading: Song of Songs 2:10-13
Psalm 45:11-16
The Epistle: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
Organ Fanfare
The Sequence Hymn: 370, Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 18:1-6
Organ Fanfare
THE SERMON HYMN: 597, Jerusalem The Golden
The Sermon: THE REVEREND FATHER DENRICK ROLLE, RECTOR
The Nicene Creed (PB, page 392ff)
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Intercessory Prayers Form III (PB Page 387)
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 all 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 Concluding Collect
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.
Hymn: “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”
The Peace
Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
The Welcome to our visitors and Announcements
THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
The Offertory Sentence
The Offertory Hymns: Anthem by St. Cecelia's Choir; Hymns 383; 518
Hymn 383, Blessed City, Heavenly Salem
Hymn 518, Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
The Presentation of Alms and Oblations
Holy offerings, rich and rare,
Offerings of praise and prayer,
Purer life and purpose high,
Clasped hands, uplifted eye,
Lowly acts of adoration
To the God of our salvation;
On His altar laid, we leave them:
Christ, present them! God, receive them!
The Offertory Prayer/ Intention of the Mass
Celebrant:
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered to the glory of Almighty God in thanksgiving for the life and godly example of our Patron Saint, AGNES, virgin and martyr; The Mass is also offered for those saints of God who labored in years past to build Saint Agnes' Church; and for those who today carry on God's work in this part of His vineyard by their many noble deeds of charity and self sacrifices for the ongoing life, mission and ministry of our Parish Church.
Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.
People:
May the Lord receive the sacrifice at your hands to the praise and glory of His Name, to our benefit and to that of His Holy Church.
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING, Prayer D (Prayer Book, page 372)
(Remain standing. After the Lord’s Prayer, please kneel)
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
The Antiphon (PB, page 364)
The Agnus Dei (“Lamb of God”)
The Invitation to receive the Sacrament
Celebrant: The gifts of God for the people of God.
People: Our souls will feast and be satisfied, and we will sing glad songs of praise to Him.
(YOU MAY SIT DURING THE HOLY COMMUNION)
Communion Hymns: Great Is Thy Faithfulness; 405; 455; 495; Leaning of the Everlasting Arms
Hymn 405
Hymn 455, How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
Hymn 495, Blest Be The Tie That Binds
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Hymn 211
Come with us, O blessed Jesus,
With us evermore to be;
And in leaving now Thine altar,
Let us nevermore leave Thee!
O let Thine angel chorus
Cease not Their heavenly strain,
But in us, Thy loving children,
Bring peace, good will to men.
(PLEASE KNEEL FOR THE FINAL PRAYER AND BLESSING)
The Post Communion Collect
Celebrant and People:
Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth, you have fed us with the sacrament of the body and blood of your son Jesus Christ, and you have united us in the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim His redeeming work.
Grant that whatever we set out to accomplish will be done with courage and compassion, so that Christ who is present in the breaking of the bread may be seen as present in our lives.
Make us in our mission to the world responsible to your whole creation, thankful for the grace bestowed upon us, and faithful in witnessing to your purpose; through the one in whom all things are made new, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
The Blessing
Celebrant: May God, who has given us, in the life of St. Agnes, patterns of holy living and victorious dying, strengthen your faith and devotion, and enable you to bear witness to the truth against all adversity.
People: Amen
Celebrant: And The blessing of God Almighty, the Father +, the Son + and the Holy Spirit +, be upon you and remain with you now and through eternity.
People: Amen
The Parish Hymn
Your praises we sign;
And ask peace and love
From our heavenly King.
Has made you to be,
A Church for all people,
In this community.
And concern for mankind.
And always are ready to
Lend a helping hand;
With God as our Leader,
And always Saint Agnes
To help those in need
And this be our motto
We'll ever be faithful
From now to the end.
Historic Saint Agnes,
The Dismissal
Celebrant: Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; hold fast that which is good; render to no person evil for evil; strengthen the fainthearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honor all persons. Love and serve the Lord and your brothers and sisters, rejoicing always in the power of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen! Thanks be to God. Amen!
The Processional into the World
Hymns: We're Marching to Zion
The Processional into the World, Organ Voluntary
The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
Organ Postlude
The Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:
where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.
Grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console,
to be understood as to understand,
to be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive,
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen.
