The Holy Eucharist INTRODUCTION 1. The Lord be with you And also with you 2. Praise the Lord Praise him you servants of the Lord Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit Blessed be his Name, now and for ever 3. 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. 4. Let us pray Almighty God to whom all hearts are open all desires known and from whom 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. (5.) Lord, have mercy Morena re hauhele (Sesotho) Page 1
Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Morena re hauhele Morena re hauhele Kreste re hauhele Kreste re hauhele Kreste re hauhele Morena re hauhele Morena re hauhele Morena re hauhele Nkosi, yiba nenceba (isixhosa) Nkosi, yiba nenceba Nkosi, yiba nenceba Krestu, yiba nenceba Krestu, yiba nenceba Krestu, yiba nenceba Nkosi, yiba nenceba Nkosi, uiba nenceba Nkosi, yiba nenceba PENITENCE 6. Jesus said, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it, 'You shall love your neighbour as yourself.' On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets. 7. Let us confess our sins (firmly resolved to keep God s commandments and to live in love and peace with our neighbour). 8. Silence may be kept. 9. Almighty God, our heavenly Father in penitence we confess that we have sinned against you through our own fault in thought, word, and deed and in what we have left undone. For the sake of your Son, Christ our Lord forgive us all that is past and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your Name. 10. The Priest stands and says Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy on you; pardon your sins and set you free Page 2
from them; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. 11. Let us pray The Priest says the Collect and the people respond 12. The First Reading A reading from....... After the reading is said Hear the word of the Lord Thanks be to God 13. The appointed psalm follows. 14. The Second Reading A reading from....... After the reading is said Hear the word of the Lord Thanks be to God THE COLLECT OF THE DAY THE WORD OF GOD 15. A canticle or hymn follows The Gospel 16. Listen to the Good News proclaimed in the Gospel according to.... Glory to Christ our Saviour After the reading This is the Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord 17. The Sermon 18. The Nicene Creed We believe in one God the Father, the Almighty maker of heaven and earth Page 3
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 was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and 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 who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified who 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.. THE PRAYERS 19. The Prayers of the Church are offered in one of the four forms following Form A Particular petitions and thanksgivings may be made by individuals during the silences. One or more sections, other than the first and last, may be omitted. As we celebrate the holy Eucharist to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for his mercies, let us pray for his Church in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who promised through your Son Jesus Christ to hear us when we pray in his name; We pray for your Church throughout the world and especially for this diocese, and for N our bishop, together with N our metropolitan (particular thanksgivings or petitions may follow) Silence may be kept. Page 4
Give your Church power to proclaim the gospel of Christ; and grant that we and all Christian people may be united in truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer We thank you, father, for the resources of the world and its beauty (particular thanksgivings and petitions may follow) Silence may be kept. Give to all a reverence for your creation and make us worthy stewards of your gifts. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer We pray for the nations of the world,. and especially for this country and its leaders (particular thanksgivings and petitions may follow) Silence may be kept. Give wisdom to those in authority; direct this and every nation in the way of justice and peace; that all may honour one another and seek the common good. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer We pray for our families and friends and those with special claims upon us (especially ) Silence may be kept Give grace to all whose lives are closely linked with ours, that we may serve Christ in them and love one another as he loves us. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer We pray for those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity (especially ) Silence may be kept To all who suffer give courage, healing and a steadfast trust in your love. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer We remember with thanksgiving your servants who have gone before us (especially ) Silence may be kept According to your promises, grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom. Page 5
Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer We bless and praise you for all your saints; for the blessed Virgin Mary, mother of our Lord, for the patriarchs, prophets, apostles and martyrs (especially whom we remember today). And we commend ourselves and all Christian people to your unfailing love. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer Merciful Father, accept these our prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. The service continues with the Peace. Form B Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you have taught us to pray and to give thanks for all people: Receive our prayers for the universal Church, that it may know the power of your Spirit, and that all your children may agreed in the truth of your holy word and live in unity and godly love. We pray for your servant N our bishop, together with N our metropolitan, and for all other ministers of your word and sacraments, that by their life and teaching your glory may be revealed and all nations drawn to you. Guide and prosper, we pray, those who strive for the spread of your gospel, and enlighten with your Spirit all places of work, learning and healing. We pray for those who have authority and responsibility among the nations (especially.), that, ruling with wisdom and justice, they may promote peace and well-being in the world. To this congregation and to all your people in their different callings give your heavenly grace, that we may hear your holy word with reverent and obedient hearts, and serve you truly all the days of our life. In your compassion, Father, comfort and heal those who are in trouble, sorrow, need or sickness. We praise and thank you for all your saints; for the blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ our Lord, (for whom we remember at this time), and for the heroes of the faith in every generation; and we remember before you your servants who have died, praying that we may enter with them into the fullness of your unending joy. Grant this, holy Father, for Jesus Christ s sake.. Form C Particular intentions may be mentioned before this prayer but it is said without interpolation. One or more petitions, other than the first or last may be omitted. Page 6
Father, we are your children, your Spirit lives in us and we are in your Spirit: hear us, for it is your Spirit who speaks through us as we pray. Lord hear us Father, you created the heavens and the earth: bless the produce of our land and the works of our hands Lord hear us Father, you created us in your own image: teach us to honour you in all your children Lord hear us Father, in your steadfast love you provide for your creation: grant good rains for our crops Lord hear us Father, you inspired the prophets of old: grant that your Church may faithfully proclaim your truth to the world Lord hear us Father, you sent your Son into the world: reveal him to others through his life in us Lord hear us Lord Jesus, you sent your apostles to make disciples of all nations: bless the bishops of this province, especially N our bishop, together with N our metropolitan, and all other ministers of your Church Lord Jesus, for your sake men and women forsook all and followed you: call many to serve you in religious communities and in the ordained ministry of your Church. Lord Jesus, you called your disciples to take up the cross; deepen in each of us a sense of vocation You prayed for your Church to b one: unite all Christians that the world may believe You forgave the thief on the cross: bring us all to penitence and reconciliation You broke down the walls that divide us: bring the people of this world to live in peace and concord You taught us through Paul, your apostle, to pray for kings and rulers: bless and guide all who are in authority You were rich yet for our sake you became poor: move those who have wealth to share generously with those who are poor You sat among the learned, listening and asking them questions: inspire all who teach and all who learn Page 7
You cured by your healing touch and word: heal the sick and bless those who minister to them You were unjustly condemned by Pontius Pilate: strengthen our brothers and sisters who are suffering injustice and persecution You lived as an exile in Egypt: protect and comfort all refugees You knew the love and care of an earthly home: be with migrant workers and protect their families You open and none can shut: open the gates of your kingdom to those who have died without hearing your gospel You have been glorified in the lives of innumerable saints: give us strength through their prayers to follow in their footsteps Father, we know that you are good and that you hear those who call upon you: give to us and to all people what is best for us, that we may glorify you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Form D The Priest or another minister leads intercessions and thanksgivings in which the congregation may be invited to join. THE PEACE 20. A sentence taken from one of the readings or the Gospel, or another appropriate verse of Scripture, may be said 21. The peace of the Lord be with you always Peace be with you The Peace is given according to local custom. THE PRESENTATION OF GIFTS 22. Alms, and other gifts for the church and the poor, may be presented here. One of the following prayers may be said 23. Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. All things come from you, and of your own do we give you. Or Source of all life, the heaven and earth are yours, yet you have given us dominion over all things. Page 8
Receive the fruits of our labour offered in love; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. 24. At the taking of the bread THE TAKING OF THE BREAD AND WINE Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. For us it becomes the bread of life. Blessed be God for ever At the taking of the wine Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. For us it becomes the cup of salvation. Blessed be God for ever THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 25. A choice of four Eucharistic Prayers follows: 26. 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 The First Eucharistic Prayer It is right and indeed our duty and joy, Lord and heavenly Father, God almighty and eternal, always and everywhere to give thanks through Jesus Christ, your only Son our Lord; 27. The following section many be omitted when a proper preface is used, except when preface 27 is used. 28. Because through him you have created everything from the beginning and formed us in your own image; Through him you delivered us from the slavery of sin, when you gave him to be born as man, to die on the cross and to rise again for us; Through him you claimed us as your own people when you enthroned him with you in heaven, and through him sent out your Holy Spirit, the giver of life; 29. The Proper Preface follows here 30. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we acclaim you and declare Page 9
the greatness of your glory; we praise you now and for ever saying: 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 31. Hear us Father, through your Son Christ our Lord; through him accept our offering of thanks and praise, and send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine so that they may be to us his body and his blood. For on the night that he was betrayed he took bread, and when he had given you thanks, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples saying, Take this and eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me. So too after supper he took the cup, and when he had given you thanks, he gave it to them saying, Drink of it all of you; for 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 in remembrance of me. 32. So we proclaim the mystery of faith Christ has died Christ is risen Christ will come again. or So we acclaim the victory of Christ Dying you destroyed our death rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory. 33. Holy Father, with these your gifts, we your people celebrate before you the one perfect sacrifice of Christ our Lord, his rising from the dead and his ascending to the glory of heaven. Gracious Lord, accept us in him, unworthy though we are, so that we who share in the body and blood of your Son may be made one with all your people of this and every age. Grant that as we await the coming of Christ our Saviour in the glory and triumph of his kingdom, we may daily grow into his likeness; with whom, and in whom, and through whom, by the power of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour be given to you, almighty Father, by the whole company of earth and heaven, throughout all ages, now and for ever. The service continues with the Lord s Prayer Page 10
THE SECOND EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 34. The Lord be with you or The Lord is here And also with you His Spirit is with us 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 35. It is indeed right, it is our duty and our joy, at all times and in all place, to give you thanks and praise, holy Father, heavenly King, almighty and eternal God, through Jesus Christ your only Son our Lord; 26. The following section many be omitted when a proper preface is used. 27. For he is your living Word; through him you have created all things from the beginning, and formed us in your own image. Through him you have freed us from the slavery of sin, giving him to be born as man and to die upon the cross; you raised him from the dead and exalted him to your right hand on high. Through him you have sent upon us your holy and life-giving Spirit, and made us a people for your own possession. 28. The Proper Preface follows here 29. Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious Name, for ever praising you and saying: 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. 30. Accept our praises, heavenly Father, through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and as we follow his example and obey his command, grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit these gifts of bread and wine may be to us his body and his blood; Who in the same night that he was betrayed took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying, 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. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. 31. Here may be said Christ has died Christ is risen Page 11
Christ will come again. 32. Therefore, heavenly Father, we remember his offering of himself made once for all upon the cross, and proclaim his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension. As we look for his coming in glory, we celebrate with this bread and this cup his one perfect sacrifice. Accept through him, our great high priest, this our sacrifice of thanks and praise; and as we eat and drink these holy gifts in the presence of your divine majesty, renew us by your Spirit, inspire us with your love, and unite us in the body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him, and with him, and in him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. The service continues with the Lord s Prayer THE THIRD EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 33. 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 34. Father, it is our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. 35. The following section many be omitted when a proper preface is used. 36. He is the word through whom you made the universe, the Saviour you sent to redeem us. By the power of the Holy Spirit he took flesh and was born of the Virgin Mary. For our sake he opened his arms on the cross; he put an end to death and revealed the resurrection. In this he fulfilled your will and won for you a holy people. 37. The Proper Preface follows here 37. And so we join the angels and the saints in proclaiming your glory as we say: Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power and might heaven and earth are full of your glory. Page 12
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Lord, you are holy indeed, the fountain of all holiness. Let your Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy, so that they may become for us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Before he was given up to death, a death he freely accepted, he took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you. When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave you thanks and praise, gave the cup to his disciples, and said: Take this, all of you, and drink from it: this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me. 38. Here may be said So we proclaim the mystery of faith Christ has died Christ is risen Christ will come again. Or Dying you destroyed our death rising you restored our life Lord Jesus, come in glory. Or When we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus until you come in glory. Or Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world. 39. In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer you, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. We thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. May all of us who share in the body and blood of Christ be brought together in unity by the Holy Spirit. Lord, remember your Church throughout the world; make us grow in love, together with N our bishop, and all the clergy. Remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again; bring them Page 13
and all the departed into the light of your presence. Have mercy on us all; make us worthy to share eternal life with Mary, the virgin mother of God, with the apostles, and with all the saints who have done your will throughout the ages. May we praise you in union with them, and give you glory through your Son, Jesus Christ. Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. The service continues with the Lord s Prayer 40. 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 THE FOURTH EUCHARISTIC PRAYER We give you thanks and praise, almighty God, through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Redeemer. He is your living Word, through whom you have created all things. By the power of the Holy Spirit he took flesh of the Virgin Mary and shared our human nature. He lived and died as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. In fulfilment of your will he stretched out his hands in suffering, to bring release to those who place their hope in you; and so he won for you a holy people. He chose to bear our griefs and sorrows, and to give up his life on the cross, that he might shatter the chains of the evil one, and banish the darkness of sin and death. By his resurrection he brings us into the light of your presence. Now with all creation we raise our voices to proclaim the glory of your name: 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. Holy and gracious God, accept our praise, through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; who on the night he was handed over to suffering and death, he took bread and gave you thanks, saying, Take, and eat: this is my body which is broken for you. In the same way he took the cup, saying, This is my blood which is shed for you. When you do this, you do it in memory of me. Page 14
41. Here may be said So we proclaim the mystery of faith Christ has died Christ is risen Christ will come again. 42. Remembering, therefore, his death and resurrection, we offer/bring before you this bread and this cup, giving thanks that you have made us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. We ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon the offering of your holy Church. Gather into one all who share in these sacred mysteries, filling them with the Holy Spirit and confirming their faith in the truth, that together we may praise you and give you glory through your servant, Jesus Christ. All glory and honour are yours, Father and Son, with the Holy Spirit in the holy Church, now and for ever. 43. As Christ has taught us we are bold to say THE LORD'S PRAYER Our Father in heaven hallowed be your Name your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD 44. The Priest breaks the consecrated bread, saying The bread which we break is it not a sharing of the body of Christ? We, who are many, are one body for we all partake of the one bread. (45) Jesus, Lamb of God: have mercy on us. Page 15
Jesus, bearer of our sins: have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world: give us your peace. or Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: Have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: Grant us peace. Or (isixhosa) Mvana ka Thixo, Mvana ka Thixo, esusa isono sehlabathi: sensele inceba. Mvana ka Thixo, Mvana ka Thixo, esusa isono sehlabathi: sensele inceba. Mvana ka Thixo, Mvana ka Thixo, esusa isono sehlabathi: siphe uxolo lwakho. THE COMMUNION (46) We do not presume to come to this your table, merciful Lord trusting in our own righteousness but in your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under your table but you are the same Lord whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ and to drink his blood that we may evermore dwell in him and he in us. 47. Draw near and receive the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he shed for your, feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. 48. The Priest and people receive the sacrament. 49. Minister The body of Christ (given for you) Minister The blood of Christ (shed for you) Page 16
Or Minister The body of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in eternal life Minister The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in eternal life 50. Give thanks to the Lord for he is gracious His mercy endures for ever CONCLUSION (51) Almighty and eternal God, we thank you for feeding us in these holy mysteries with the body and blood of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and for keeping us by your grace in the Body of your Son, the company of all faithful people. Help us to persevere as living members of that holy fellowship, and to grow in love and obedience according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. 52. Father almighty we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice in Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out into the world in the power of the Holy Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. 53. The peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. 54. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord In the name of Christ. Additional prayers: Prayer for Africa God bless Africa Guard her children Guide her leaders And give her peace For Jesus Christ s sake. Page 17
The Great Masithe, Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa Bawo, Bawo, siyakudumisa. A re re, rea o Rorisa rea o Rorisa Ntate, Ntate, rea o Rorisa Acknowledgement: The Holy Eucharist from An Anglican Prayer Book 1989 The Provincial Trustees of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa Page 18