St Dunstan and All Saints Stepney www.stdunstanstepney.com Lent 3 Sunday 3 rd March 2013 God, we implore thee, in thy glory seated: bow down and hearken to thy weeping children: pity and pardon all our grievous trespasses. R Sins oft committed now we lay before thee: with true contrition, now no more we veil them: grant us, Redeemer, loving absolution. R Innocent, captive, taken unresisting : falsely accused, and for us sinners sentenced, save us, we pray thee, Jesu our Redeemer. R The Greeting In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen The Lord be with you and also with you Introductory Sentence Create in us a clean heart O God and renew a right spirit within us Lent Prose Refrain Hear us, O Lord, Have mercy upon us: for we have sinned against thee. To thee, Redeemer, on thy throne of glory: lift we our weeping eyes in holy pleadings: listen, O Jesu, to our supplications R O thou chief Corner-stone, Right Hand of the Father: Way of Salvation, Gate of Life Celestial : Cleanse thou our sinful souls from all defilement. R PRAYER OF PENITENCE Compassion and forgiveness belong to the Lord our God, though we have rebelled and wandered far off. Let us then ask for mercy, confessing our sins in penitence and faith. Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all people: we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we, from time to time, most grievously have committed, by thought, word and deed, against your divine majesty, provoking most justly your wrath and indignation against us.
We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us; the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for your Son our Lord Jesus Christ s sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please you in newness of life, to the honour and glory of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen The Collect The collect is printed on the blue sheet First Reading The readings are printed on the blue sheet This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Psalm The psalm is printed in the blue sheet Second Reading The readings are printed on the blue sheet This is the word of the Lord Thanks be to God Gospel Reading Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory. The Lord is a great God, O that today you would listen to his voice. Harden not your hearts. Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory. The Gospel is announced: The Lord be with you and also with you Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John Glory to you, O Lord At the end: This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, O Christ The Sermon The Reverend Chris Morgan
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 was incarnate from 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 Amen Prayers of Intercession Responses may include: Lord in your mercy; Hear our prayer Merciful Father accept these prayers for the sake of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ Amen The Peace Since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us access to his grace. The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you Let us offer each other a sign of peace Hymn 445
Preparation of the Table Prayer over the gifts God of our journey, as we walk with you on your path of obedience, sustain us on our way and lead us to your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen The Eucharistic Prayer 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 thanks and praise Eucharistic Preface 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 Eucharistic prayer continues Jesus Christ is Lord by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world. When the Eucharistic payer concludes we say together Amen The Lord s Prayer Let us pray for the coming of the Kingdom as Jesus taught us 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 president breaks the consecrated bread We break this bread to share in the body of Christ Though we are many we are one body because we all share in one bread
The Agnus Dei 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 The president invites everyone to Communion and then says: Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper Lord, I am not worthy to receive you but only say the word and I shall be healed After Communion Hymn 82 Post Communion Prayer In the blue sheet Almighty God we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory Amen The Notices Hymn 368 The Lord be with you And also with you Christ give you grace to grow in holiness, to deny yourselves, take up your cross, and follow him; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen Dismissal Go in peace to love and serve the Lord In the name of Christ, Amen Words and music reproduced under CCLI Licences 605394 And 605404 Common Worship: Services and Prayers For the Church of England Material included in this service is copyright The Archbishops Council 2000 Easter Lilies Once again we will be having an Altar of Repose on Maundy Thursday and the church decorated for Easter Sunday. Contributions towards the cost of the lilies would be welcome, also the names of anyone you wish to be remembered. Please give contributions and names to Vera, Jean, Vicky or a Churchwarden by Palm Sunday.
This Week 3 rd March Servers Gemma, Daniella, Teana, Tracey,Eddie 1 st Reading Midge Psalm Eddie 2 nd Reading tba Intercessions Visual Sidespeople Gemma, John, Dominic Junior Church Refreshments Maureen, Pat, Sarah S Next Week 10 th March Ann-Marie, Gemma, Servers Teana, Tracey, Ozu, Gemma 1 st Reading Eileen Psalm Felicity 2 nd Reading Vera Intercessions John K Sidespeople Ann, Eddie, Midge Junior Church Refreshments Jenny, Nigel Clergy Contact Details The Rev'd Trevor F Critchlow 07850 578 193 trevor.critchlow@gmail.com The Rev'd Christine Hall 020 7790 9961 christine.b.hall@btinternet.com The Rev'd Chris Morgan 07894 099 039 c.morgan903@btinternet.com The Rev'd Canon Geoffrey White 020 7480 6585 janet@janetwhite4.wanadoo.co.uk Prayer Remember in your prayers Those who are unwell Kay, Mary, Gwen, Anne, Caroline, Julie, Jenny, John W Recently departed Years mind Cyril Gawthorpe, Joe Johnson, Florence Taylor New Regular Events Carers & Toddlers Wednesdays 10am-12noon Toys, Crafts, Activities, Songs, Stories, Snacks, Getting to know other carers After School Club Wednesdays 4-5.30pm Games, Crafts, Activities, Homework, Tea and Toast Youth Group *Sunday 4-6pm (*every other week) Games, Activities, Exploring Life & Faith All take place in the parish room, see web site for more details
+ Masses + This Week Monday 9.30am 4 th March No Mass Tuesday 9.30am 5 th March Feria Wednesday 7.30pm 6 th March Feria Thursday 11.00am 7 th March Perpetua, Felicity & Companions Friday 9.30am 8 th March Feria Everyone is very welcome at the daily masses, which take place in the Lady Chapel, only a few people attend regularly but it s important that prayers are said in the church each day for the sick, the departed and St Dunstan s ministry to the parish of Stepney. Forthcoming Events Lent Lunches Every Tuesday in Lent (Starts 19 th February 2013) 12.30-2.00pm Parish Room Soup Bread and Cheese Please donate what you would normally spend on lunch, proceeds to Christian Aid ~ ~ ~ ~ Lent Groups Glimpses of God Tuesdays 2-3pm & Wednesdays 8-9pm Refreshments provided, group discussion, booklets available From back of church ~ ~ ~ ~ Stations of the Cross Friday nights in Lent at 7.00pm Starts 15 th February ~ ~ ~ ~ Food Bank Several members of St Dunstan s has expressed an interest in supporting a local food bank during Lent. Please see the advert that follows. www.stdunstanstepney.com
Glimpses of God Course At St Dunstan s Stepney Tuesdays 2-3pm Wednesday 8-9pm
Our Lent Book 8.00 Sermons during Lent will be based upon the biblical characters in this book, copies available at the back