The Parish Churches of St James the Great Hanslopeand Ss Simon & Jude, Castlethorpe

“Go and make Disciplesof all the Nations”

The Feast of St AugustineMass Live from The Vicarage at 5.30pm

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A bell rings and the first hymn is said (at home you may wish to sing)

Who are these like stars appearing, these, before God’s throne who stand? Each a golden crown is wearing; who are all this glorious band? Alleluia! Hark, they sing, praising loud their heavenly King.

Who are these of dazzling brightness, clothed in God’s own righteousness? These, whose robes of purest whiteness, shall their lustre still possess, still untouched by time’s rude hand? Whence came all this glorious band?

These are they who have contended for their Saviour’s honour long, wrestling on till life was ended, following not the sinful throng; these who well the fight sustained, triumph through the Lamb have gained.

These are they whose hearts were riven, sore with woe and anguish tried, who in prayer full oft have striven with the God they glorified; now, their painful conflict o’er, God has bid them weep no more.

These, the Almighty contemplating, did as priests before him stand, soul and body always waiting day and night at his command: now in God’s most holy place blest they stand before his face.

Words: Heinrich Theobald Schenk (1719) Tr: Frances Elizabeth CoxTune: ALL SAINTS

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Entrance Antiphon Ps 17:50; 21:23I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;I will tell of your name to my kin, alleluia.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! ALLELUIA!

CONFESSION AND GOD’S ASSURANCE OF SINS FORGIVEN

In a moment of quiet we prepare ourselves to meet Christ in word and sacrament.Silence is kept for personal reflection.Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd and you lay down your life for the sheep. Lord have mercy Lord, have mercy

Lord Jesus, you are the door, those who enter by you will be saved.Christ have mercy Christ have mercy

Lord Jesus, you came that we might have life and have it in all its fullness. Lord have mercy Lord have mercy

May Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS 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.

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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 (THE PRAYER FOR THE DAY) and the Priest introduces a short period of silent prayer with the words “Let us pray” Almighty God, who by the mission of the Bishop Saint Augustine of Canterbury called the English people into the wondrous light of the Gospel, grant through his intercession, we pray, that faithful to that same Gospel proclaimed we may strive to make known your truth and build up your Church on the foundations he laid. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever. Amen

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING1 Thessalonoans 2:2-8It was our God who gave us the courage to proclaim his Good News to you in the face of great opposition. We have not taken to preaching because we are deluded, or immoral, or trying to deceive anyone; it was God who decided that we were fit to be entrusted with the Good News, and when we are speaking, we are not trying to please men but God, who can read our inmost thoughts. You know very well, and we can swear it before God, that never at any time have our speeches been simply flattery, or a cover for trying to get money; nor have we ever looked for any special honour from men, either from you or anybody else, when we could have imposed ourselves on you with full weight, as apostles of Christ.

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Instead, we were unassuming. Like a mother feeding and looking after her own children, we felt so devoted and protective towards you, and had come to love you so much, that we were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our whole lives as well.

This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 117Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.O praise the Lord, all you nations,acclaim him all you peoples!Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.Strong is his love for us;he is faithful for ever.Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.

GOSPEL Alleluia, alleluia!I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;I know my own sheep and my own know me.Alleluia!

The Lord be with you and also with youHear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke Glory to you, O Lord.The Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out ahead of him, in pairs, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to his harvest. Start off now, but remember, I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Carry no purse, no haversack, no sandals. Salute no one on the road. Whatever house you go into, let your first words be, “Peace to this house!” And if a man of peace lives there, your peace will go and rest on him; if not, it will come back to you. Stay in the same house, taking what food and drink they have to offer, for the labourer deserves his wages; do not

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move from house to house. Whenever you go into a town where they make you welcome, eat what is set before you. Cure those in it who are sick, and say, “The kingdom of God is very near to you.”’

At the end: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

THE PRAYERS

These words may be used:Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

or Lord, hear us: Lord, graciously hear us.

Rest eternal grant unto them O Lordand let light perpetual shine upon them

The following may be added:We join our prayers with those of Our Lady, Consoler of the Afflicted, Mother of the resurrection Christ as we greet her and say:Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

The Prayers end:Merciful Father, accept these prayersfor the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE PEACEJesus says: ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.If you love me, rejoice because I am going to the Father’. Alleluia.The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. Alleluia!

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THE MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENT

Sing praise to Christ the Saviourthe Lord of heav’n and earth;whose glory spans the ages,and brings all life to birth.In sending his apostleshe speaks the hopeful word,that through his timeless offeringcreation is restored.

In humble, quiet obedienceAugustine heard God’s call,spurred by his Holy Fatherhis purpose to fulfil. Though doubtful and uncertain,beset by anxious fear,sweet Wisdom’s inspirationgave strength to persevere.

As bearer of the gospelto England’s shores he came;and ‘neath the spreading oak treepreached boldly of the sameLord Christ, who in compassionredeemed a world of sin,unlocking heaven’s kingdomfor all who trust in Him.

So moved by his orationboth excellent and true,his new won royal patronallowed their passage through;into the royal city,led by the holy crosswith joyful alleluias,

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to seek and save the lost.Now lift we then our voicesto sing Augustine’s praise,that by his prayer and patternwe may receive God’s grace;and bearing the same gospelapostles we may prove,in every word and actionto celebrate Christ’s love.

© Richard Watson 2002 Tune: Crüger

OFFERTORY PRAYERS

Pray my brothers and sisters that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father;May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of His Name, for our good, and the good of all His Church.

Grant our supplication, we pray, almighty God, that with these sacrificial offerings of your people,which we bring on the feast of Saint Augustine, you will graciously mingle with the gifts of heaven. Through 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 Him thanks and praise.

All kneel8

It is indeed right and good, our duty and our salvation,always and everywhere to give you thanks,holy Father, almighty and eternal God,through Jesus Christ our Lord.Today we honour St Augustine of Canterbury, who in your loving providence enabled your Church to grow in spirit as the body of Christ.To your children he faithfully proclaimed the good news of salvationand nourished them by ministering your sacraments.Through a pastor’s love he led your people to share your graceand witness to the world in the communion of one true faithand in the work of selfless charity.On this his feast, we join with him to praise youand in the company of angels and all the host of heavenwe sing for ever of your glory: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.Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness; grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and winemay become the body and bloodof our Lord Jesus Christ;

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.

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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 THEFORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS, AS OFTEN AS YOU DRINK IT, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.

Great is the mystery of Faith:

All sayChrist has died, Christ is risen,Christ will come again

And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption.

As we bring before you this bread and this cup, we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.

Lord, may this sacrifice,which has made our peace with you,advance the peace and salvation of all the world.Strengthen in faith your pilgrim Church on earth;your servant n our bishop, and all the bishops.

Welcome into your kingdom our departedbrothers and sisters, and all who have left this world in your friendship.

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Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom

all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of Mary,

the virgin Mother of God, of James, Simon & Jude, and all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever,

through Jesus Christ our Lord;by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

All 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.

BREAKING OF THE 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.

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

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world, have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace.

THE INVITATION

Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed 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.

O chosen people, proclaim the mighty works of him who called you out of darkness, into his wonderful light, alleluia.

AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION FOR THOSE AT HOME

Spiritual Communion is a Christian practice of desiring union with Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. It is used as a preparation for Mass and by individuals who cannot receive Holy Communion.

Say the following prayerfully and quietly before saying the Prayer for Spiritual Communion:

Jesus my Lord, I thee adore, O make me love thee more and more

Come to my heart Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee.

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A deep silence is keptFor all thy saints, O Lord,Who strove in thee to live,Who followed thee, obeyed, adored,Our grateful hymn receive.

For all thy saints, O Lord,Who strove in thee to die,Who counted thee their great reward,Accept our thankful cry.

O Lord, thy name we bless,And humbly pray that weMay follow them in holinessWho lived and died in thee.

Thine earthly members fitTo join thy saints above,In one communion ever knit,One fellowship of love.

All praise to thee, O Lord,The Father and the SonAnd Holy Spirit, God adoredWhile endless ages run. Amen.

Words: Richard Mant (1776-1848)Tune:Mount Ephraim

A POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

As we rejoice at the feast day of Saint Augustine we have received the pledge of eternal redemption, O Lord,and we pray that it may be of help to us both now and for the life to come. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

As we wait in silence,make us ready for your coming Spirit.As we listen to your word,make us ready for your coming Spirit.As we worship you in majesty,make us ready for your coming Spirit.As we long for your refreshing,make us ready for your coming Spirit.As we long for your renewing,make us ready for your coming Spirit.As we long for your equipping,make us ready for your coming Spirit.As we long for your empowering,make us ready for your coming Spirit

The Lord be with youand also with youBow your heads and pray for God’s blessing.

God the Father, who has given to his Son the name above every name,strengthen you to proclaim Christ Jesus as Lord. Amen.God the Son, who is our great high priest passed into the heavens,plead for you at the right hand of the Father. Amen.God the Holy Spirit, who pours out his abundant gifts upon the Church,make you faithful servants of Christ our King. Amen.And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

Waiting expectantly for the promised Holy Spirit, go in the peace of Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia!!

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Thanks be to God. ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!!REGINA CAELI An antiphon honouring Mary in the resurrection season

Joy to thee, O Queen of Heaven, alleluia.He whom thou wast meet to bear, alleluia.As he promised, hath arisen, alleluia.Pour for us to him thy prayer, alleluia.

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia.

O God, by the resurrection of your son, our Lord Jesus Christ, you have brought joy to the whole world: grant that, by the help of his mother, the Virgin Mary,we may obtain the joys of everlasting life; through Christ the Lord. Amen.

TONIGHT AT 9.30pm

Christ in Quiet:

The Midweek Devotion

Thirty minutes of silence, Scripture and intercession

Please email Fr Gary with your prayer requests

Coming Up…

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Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England (2000) (including the Psalter as published with Common Worship); The Christian Year: Calendar, Lectionary and Collects (1997, 1998, 1999); material from which is included in this service, are copyright © The Archbishops’ Council. The text of the copyright hymns in this Mass are reproduced under CCLI licence number 1072483

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