Songs of Praise - Sunday 28th June 2020

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Trinity 2 - Christ Church Celbridge

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A Service of the Word

Greeting

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

Loving God, we have come to worship you.

Help us to pray to you in faith,

to sing your praise with gratitude,

and to listen to your word with eagerness;

through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Hymn

Penitential Rite

A time of silence followed by the confession

Merciful God,

we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.

We have failed to be an obedient church.

We have not done your will,

   we have broken your law,

   we have rebelled against your love,

   we have not loved our neighbours,

   and we have not heard the cry of the needy.

Forgive us, we pray.

Free us for joyful obedience,

      through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Priest/Lay Minister:

Hear the good news:

Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;

that sacrifice a proclamation of God's love toward us.

Priest   

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen.

                                                or

Lay Minister:

In the name of Jesus Christ may we be forgiven Glory to God. Amen.

Gloria (Or other suitable hymn/canticle of praise)

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to God's people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

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.

Ministry of the Word

Collect of the Day

Lord, open our hearts and minds

   by the power of your Holy Spirit, 

that, as the Scriptures are read 

   and your Word proclaimed,

we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

Lesson

This is the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.

Psalm

Epistle

This is the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.

Hymn (Optional)

Gospel (Stand)

At beginning: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to....

Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

At end: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

The Sermon

Hymn

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

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,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.

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. Amen.

The Prayers

The Lord be with you

and also with you.

Let us pray. (Kneel)

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

Prayers may take the form of intercessions, general prayers,

open or silent prayer.

Bidding & Response: Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer

At the conclusion of the prayers

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with us all evermore. Amen.     

If a priest is present a final blessing may follow.

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......

Hymn

Dismissal:       Go in peace to love and serve the Lord

                        In the name of Christ, Amen.

Books of the Bible Quiz Answers

Thanks to Lilian Webb for setting and organizing this most successful fundraising quiz

From Lilian: 
Thanks to all who entered the above and for those who didn't get around to entering - I hope you "enjoyed" the challenge! .  I received 94 entries - and I'm sure the postman was wondering why I got so much post in a couple of weeks!  The returned quizzes came from Wicklow, Kildare, Cork, Offaly, Tipperary, Antrim, Kilkenny, Carlow, Waterford, Longford, Laois, Cavan, Clare, Dublin & England!  

The winners were picked by a couple who were here for afternoon tea - and all three came from Co. Cork.

The total amount received was €526.00.  If I received sufficient I envisaged donating the cost of producing the parish newsletter - for the year - CSNL NEWS - and give the balance to Christian Aid - and this is what I will be doing - so €117.00 goes to the parish of Celbridge, Straffan & Newcastle-Lyons and the balance to Christian Aid.  I have to thank a parishioner in Straffan - Linda - for setting me the challenge!  So - well done and thank you to everybody.

Quiz. All answers are Books Of The Bible - Answers

1. Wise sayings (8) PROVERBS

2. Citizens of a huge place (10) COLOSSIANS

3. This person has two books and another wrote a diary (6) SAMUEL

4 Grade work (4) MARK

5. …. Rantzen (6) ESTHER

6. Expressions of sorrow (12) LAMENTATIONS

7. Hey …..! (song) (4) JUDE

8. 48 5 23 (7) NUMBERS

9. He had a whale of a time! (5) JONAH

10. A person’s occupation (3) JOB

11. Version of the Bible/King (5) JAMES

12. Seen in court (6) JUDGES

13. Fact newly made known (10) REVELATION

14. A mixed up part of the body and a fruit (8) PHILEMON

15. … Radcliffe/Day-Lewis (6) DANIEL

16. Phil Collins’ rock band (7) GENESIS

17. Man makes drink (7) HEBREWS

18. Sodium, bees do this (5) NAHUM

19. George, Richard (5) KINGS

20. Citizens of European capital (6) ROMANS

21. There are 150 of these (6) PSALMS

22. Proven fact without a beverage! (4) RUTH

23. Patron Saint of brewers/surgeons (4) LUKE

24. What there will be when cocooning is over! (6) EXODUS

1^st drawn - Ruth Buttimer, Co. Cork. 2^nd - Noreen O’Connell, Co. Cork.

Incomplete/incorrect - F. Williams, Co Cork.

94 entries received - 66 correct - from 14 Counties and 1 in England! €526.00 received which will be given to the parish of Celbridge, Straffan & Newcastle-Lyons and Christian Aid. Many thanks

1st Sunday after Trinity - Newcastle - HC

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THE CELEBRATION OF

THE HOLY COMMUNION

ALSO CALLED THE LORD'S SUPPER OR THE EUCHARIST

The Gathering of God's People

THE GREETING

Christ is risen!

The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

A sentence of scripture may be read (see pages 78-82), and the presiding minister may introduce the liturgy of the day.

THE COLLECT FOR PURITY

Almighty God, 

to whom all hearts are open,

all desires known, 

and from whom no secrets are hidden;

Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts 

by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,

that we may perfectly love you, 

and worthily magnify your holy name;

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

or another suitable opening prayer.

PENITENCE

The prayers of penitence may take place at this point or before or after the Intercessions.

The Commandments may be read (and should be read during Advent and Lent), or The Beatitudes (pages 223-224), or The Summary of the Law:

Hear what our Lord Jesus Christ says:

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.                                                   Matthew 22: 37-39

Lord, have mercy on us,

and write these your laws in our hearts.

The Confession is introduced with appropriate words, such as:

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son Jesus Christ, to save us from our sins, to intercede for us in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life.

Let us then confess our sins in penitence and faith,

firmly resolved to keep God's commandments

and to live in love and peace:

Silence

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,

we have sinned in thought and word and deed,

and in what we have left undone.

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 walk in newness of life

to the glory of your name. Amen.

The presiding minister pronounces the Absolution:

Almighty God,

who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy on you,

pardon and deliver you from all your sins,

confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,

and keep you in eternal life,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

This canticle may be omitted in Advent and Lent and on weekdays which are not holy days. Other versions of this canticle may be used, or when appropriate another suitable hymn of praise.

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to God's people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

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.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

The presiding minister introduces the Collect, allowing a short space for silence, and the people respond to the Collect with their Amen.

Proclaiming and Receiving the Word

THE FIRST READING

is normally from the Old Testament.

At the end the reader may say

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.


THE EPISTLE

At the end the reader may say

This is the Word of the Lord.

Stand

THE GOSPEL READING

The Gospel Reading is introduced by the following words:

Hear the Gospel of our Saviour Christ,

according to ... chapter ... beginning at verse ...

Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

and concludes with:

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

THE SERMON

is preached here or after the Creed.

THE NICENE CREED

The Nicene Creed is said on Sundays and Principal Holy Days. The Creed may be omitted on ordinary weekdays or on Festivals which are not Principal Holy Days.

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,

was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of 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. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

THE PEACE

The presiding minister introduces the Peace with these or other suitable words:

Christ is our peace.

He has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross.

We meet in his name and share his peace.

followed by:

The peace of the Lord be always with you

and also with you.

It is appropriate that the congregation share with one another a sign of peace. This may be introduced with the words:

Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

Celebrating at the Lord's Table

The table may be prepared by a deacon or lay people.

The gifts of money may be brought forward and presented.

AT THE PREPARATION OF THE TABLE

Wise and gracious God,

you spread a table before us;

nourish your people with the word of life,

and the bread of heaven. Amen.

THE TAKING OF THE BREAD AND WINE

Stand

The bishop or priest who presides takes the bread and wine and may say

Christ our passover has been sacrificed for us

therefore let us celebrate the feast.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

One of the following Eucharistic Prayers is said by the presiding minister.

Prayer 3

The Lord is here.

His Spirit is with us.

or

The Lord be with you

and also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Father, Lord of all creation,

we praise you for your goodness and your love.

When we turned away you did not reject us.

You came to meet us in your Son,

welcomed us as your children

and prepared a table where we might feast with you.

In Christ you shared our life

that we might live in him and he in us.

He opened wide his arms upon the cross and,

with love stronger than death,

he made the perfect sacrifice for sin.

Lord Jesus Christ, our redeemer,

on the night before you died

you came to table with your friends.

Taking bread, you gave thanks, broke it

and gave it to them saying,

Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you;

do this in remembrance of me.

Lord Jesus, we bless you:

you are the bread of life.

At the end of supper

you 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;

do this in remembrance of me.

Lord Jesus, we bless you:

you are the true vine.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ:

dying, you destroyed our death,

rising, you restored our life;

Lord Jesus, come in glory.

Holy Spirit, giver of life,

come upon us now;

may this bread and wine be to us

the body and blood of our Saviour Jesus Christ.

As we eat and drink these holy gifts

make us, who know our need of grace,

one in Christ, our risen Lord.

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity:

with your whole Church throughout the world

we offer you this sacrifice of thanks and praise

and lift our voice to join the song of heaven,

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.

Thanks be to you, our God, for your gift beyond words.

Amen. Amen. Amen.

THE LORD'S PRAYER

The presiding minister says

As our Saviour 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, the power, and the glory

for ever and ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

The presiding minister (who may be assisted by the deacon) breaks the consecrated bread in preparation for the Communion

The bread which we break

is a sharing in the body of Christ.

We being many are one body,

for we all share in the one bread.

THE COMMUNION

The presiding minister says

Draw near with faith.

Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you,

and his blood which he shed for you.

Remember that he died for you,

and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

The body of Christ keep you in eternal life.

The blood of Christ keep you in eternal life.

THE GREAT SILENCE

When all have received the communion, the presiding minister, other ministers and people keep silence for reflection.

Going Out as God's People

A hymn may be sung here or before the Dismissal

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

The appropriate Post Communion Prayer (pages 241-236), or the following may be said:

Father of all, we give you thanks and praise,

that when we were still far off

you met us in your Son and brought us home.

Dying and living, he declared your love,

gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory.

May we who share Christ's body live his risen life;

we who drink his cup bring life to others;

we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world.

Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us,

so we and all your children shall be free,

and the whole earth live to praise your name;

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

All say

Almighty God,

we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food

of the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.

Through him we offer you our souls and bodies

o be a living sacrifice.

Send us out in the power of your Spirit

to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.

DISMISSAL

The presiding minister may say the seasonal blessing,

or another suitable blessing, or:

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

and the blessing of God almighty,

the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,

be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

A minister says:

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord

in the name of Christ. Amen.

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A Service of the Word

Greeting

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

Loving God, we have come to worship you.

Help us to pray to you in faith,

to sing your praise with gratitude,

and to listen to your word with eagerness;

through Christ our Lord.

Amen

Hymn

Penitential Rite

A time of silence followed by the confession

Merciful God,

we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.

We have failed to be an obedient church.

We have not done your will,

   we have broken your law,

   we have rebelled against your love,

   we have not loved our neighbours,

   and we have not heard the cry of the needy.

Forgive us, we pray.

Free us for joyful obedience,

      through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Priest/Lay Minister:

Hear the good news:

Christ died for us while we were yet sinners;

that sacrifice a proclamation of God's love toward us.

Priest   

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen.

                                                or

Lay Minister:

In the name of Jesus Christ may we be forgiven Glory to God. Amen.

Gloria (Or other suitable hymn/canticle of praise)

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to God's people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

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.

Ministry of the Word

Collect of the Day

Lord, open our hearts and minds

   by the power of your Holy Spirit, 

that, as the Scriptures are read 

   and your Word proclaimed,

we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.

Lesson

This is the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.

Psalm

Epistle

This is the word of the Lord: Thanks be to God.

Hymn (Optional)

Gospel (Stand)

At beginning: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to....

Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

At end: This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

The Sermon

Hymn

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

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,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.

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. Amen.

The Prayers

The Lord be with you

and also with you.

Let us pray. (Kneel)

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

Prayers may take the form of intercessions, general prayers,

open or silent prayer.

Bidding & Response: Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer

At the conclusion of the prayers

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with us all evermore. Amen.     

If a priest is present a final blessing may follow.

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......

Hymn

Dismissal:       Go in peace to love and serve the Lord

                        In the name of Christ, Amen.

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