HOLY COMMUNION

THE CREED

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All           I believe in God, the Father almighty,

                creator of heaven and earth.

                I believe in Jesus Christ, his 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 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.

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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION 

after each short prayer

Lord, in your mercy

All            hear our prayer.

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The prayers conclude with the following:

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Merciful Father,

All           accept these prayers

                for the sake of your Son,

                our Saviour Jesus Christ.

                Amen.

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¶THE LITURGY OF THE SACRAMENT 

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THE PEACE

The peace of the Lord be always with you

All           and also with you.

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Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

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HYMN 

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THE PREPARATION OF THE TABLE AND OFFERTORY

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God of grace, 

your limitless love gave us everything in Jesus, 

and through belief in him, 

you offer us life in your kingdom. 

Accept our gifts, but as we give, 

warm and soften our hearts 

to lead us into lives which reflect your generosity.                                            
Change us we pray.

All           Amen.

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THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

The Lord be with you     

All           and also with you.                    

Lift up your hearts.

All           We lift them to the Lord.​

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All           It is right to give thanks and praise.

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It is indeed right, it is our duty and our joy, 

at all times and I all places to give you thanks and praise, 

holy Father, heavenly King, almighty and eternal God, 

through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

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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 of a woman 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.

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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:

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All           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.

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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 

our 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.' 

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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 the forgiveness of sins. 

          Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."

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Therefore, heavenly Father, we remember his offering of himself 

made once for all upon the cross; 

we proclaim his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; 

we look for the coming of your kingdom, 

and with this bread and this cup 

we make the memorial of Christ your Son our Lord.

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Great is the mystery of faith:

All           Christ has died:

                Christ is risen:

                Christ will come again.

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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,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

with all who stand before you in earth and heaven,

we worship you, Father almighty,

in songs of everlasting praise:

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All          Blessing and honour and glory and power

                be yours for ever and ever. Amen.

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THE LORDS PRAYER

Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us           

All          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.

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BREAKING OF THE BREAD

The minister breaks the consecrated bread.

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We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.

All          Though we are many, we are one body,

                because we all share in one faith.

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All           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.

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INVITATION TO COMMUNION​

Draw together in faith.                

Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you,

and feed on him in your hearts

by faith with thanksgiving.

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Jesus is the Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the world.

Blessed are those who are called to his supper.

All           Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,

                but only say the word, and I shall be healed.

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION 

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All           Amen.

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All           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 DISMISSAL

                The Lord be with you

All           and also with you.

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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.

All           Amen.

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HYMN

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

All           In the name of Christ.  Amen.

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Copyright: Liturgical material: primary sources, The Archbishops Council 2000