Christ Church Grosse Pointe

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1 Christ Church Grosse Pointe The First Sunday after the Epiphany January 8, :15 am Welcome to this service of Holy Eucharist at Christ Church Grosse Pointe. We hope that this service will help lift you to the presence of God and strengthen you for the week to come. Scripture readings are printed in Currents (leaflet insert). Holy Eucharist: Rite II Setting Missa O magnum mysterium Tomás Luis de Victoria ( ) Voluntary Wie Schön Leuchtet Dieterich Buxtehude der Morgenstern, BuxWV 211 ( ) The people stand. The Entrance Rite Hymn 497 How bright appears the Morning Star Wie schön leuchtet Opening Acclamation

2 The Collect for the Day The Word of God The Lord be with you. b œ œ œ œ And al - so with you. Let us pray. Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen. The people are seated for the reading. The First Reading Isaiah 42:1-9 Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 29 chant: Michael Bishop The Second Reading Acts 10:34-43 Reader The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. The people stand for the hymn. Hymn 121 Christ, when for us you were baptized Caithness The Gospel Matthew 3:13-17 Gospeller The Gospel is read. The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The people are seated at the invitation of the preacher. The Sermon The Reverend Areeta Bridgemohan A brief period of silence is observed for reflection on the sermon. The people stand. The Renewal of Baptismal Vows Dear sisters and brothers we have been buried with Christ in baptism. So that we may walk with Christ in newness of life, let us now renew our own baptismal covenant. Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ? I do.

3 Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Will you continue in the apostles teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord? Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. The Aspersing of the Congregation Baptismal water is sprinkled on the congregation as a reminder of their own Baptism. Vidi Aquam I saw water flowing from the right side of the temple, Alleluia. It brought God s life, and his salvation, and the people sang in joyful praise: Alleluia, Alleluia. Plainsong

4 The Prayers of the Those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries are invited to come forward. Intercessor In peace, we pray to you, Lord God. For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. For those on our parish cycle of prayer (N.), 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 those who suffer in body mind or spirit (N.), and 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 Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Wendell, our Bishop; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all who serve God in his Church. For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. The congregation may add their own petitions. Hear us, Lord; For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. The congregation may add their own thanksgivings. We will exalt you, O God our King; And praise your Name for ever and ever. We pray for (N. and) all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. The congregation may add their own petitions. Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you. We pray for those in our congregation who are celebrating a birthday or an anniversary, saying, O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. 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 offers the absolution, and the people respond Amen.

5 The Peace The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. The people greet one another with a sign of God s peace and then are seated. The Announcements The Reverend Andrew Van Culin The Offertory The people remain seated while the offering is collected. Anthem Tribus miraculis Luca Marenzio ( ) Tribus miraculis ornatum diem sanctum colimus: hodie stella Magos duxit ad prasepium: hodie vinum ex aqua factum est ad nuptias: hodie in Jordane a Joanne Christus baptizari voluit, ut salvaret nos, alleluia. We celebrate a day sanctified by three miracles: today a star led the Wise Men to the manger; today water was changed into wine at the marriage feast; today Christ chose to be baptized by John in the Jordan for our salvation. Alleluia. The people stand as the gifts are presented. Hymn 297 Descend, O Spirit, purging flame Erhalt uns, Herr The Holy Communion The Great Thanksgiving Eucharistic Prayer B The offers our thanks to God for the grace and mercy made available to us in Christ. Sanctus & Benedictus The people kneel or remain standing as the gives thanks for the reconciling work of Christ through his passion and resurrection and prays over the bread and wine. Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember his death, We proclaim his resurrection, We await his coming in glory; The continues with the Eucharistic prayer.

6 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 forever. The Lord s Prayer All The Breaking of the Bread And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. A period of silence is kept. Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; The Invitation To receive Communion, come to a Communion Station or to the Altar Rail at the direction of the ushers. If you wish to receive a blessing rather than Communion, cross your arms over your chest this will alert the priest of your request. Voluntary An WasserflÜssen Babylon, BWV 653 J. S. Bach ( ) Agnus Dei The Postcommunion Prayer The people stand. All The Blessing Let us pray. 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. The Lord be with you. And also with you. The blesses the people. Amen. The Dismissal The Gospeller dismisses the people. Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia. Hymn 449 O love, how deep, how broad, how high Deo gracias Voluntary Fanfare Kenneth Leighton ( )