Opening Acclamation:
Celebrant: We must get up before the sun to bless you, O God
People: And adore you at the break of day. (Wisdom
16:28)
Collect of the Day (Default for the Season)
God of unchangeable power,
when you fashioned the world
the morning stars sand together
and the host of heaven shouted for joy;
open our eyes to the wonders of creation
and teach us to use all things for good,
to the honor of your glorious name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
New Zealand Prayer Book, 569
Nicene Creed
[We are not recommending any changes]
Prayers of the People
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Creator and Redeemer, as we approach you
in prayer: |
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Make us straight in our paths |
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Make us straight in our minds |
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Make us straight in our hearts |
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Make us straight in our speech |
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We pray first for your community, the
Church, the body of Christ. |
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I pray for all my relatives–all
living things. |
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Father, love is something we must have.
We must have it because our Spirit feeds upon it. We
must have it because without it we become weak and faint.
Without love, we weaken and our courage fails. Father,
you declared that love in your Son Jesus Christ. Help
your Church declare that love in this world. |
| People: |
I pray for all my relatives–all
living things. |
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Great Spirit, we feel you in the buffalo,
the moose, in summer, with the mist on the lake and
in the blue wave, in the cry of the loon. It is beautiful.
You tell us heaven is still more beautiful. Injustice
and suffering will be gone, We rejoice and look forward
in hope as You help us to build your kingdom in our
communities. Those who have worn out their shoes know
where to step. Help us to follow the footsteps of Jesus. |
| People: |
I pray for all my relatives–all
living things. |
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Father, after the winter cold and icy
winds, life again glows from the bosom of Mother Earth.
Mother Earth throws off dead stalks and withered limbs;
and new strong saplings arise. We ask such new life
for those who suffer, and that they be sustained by
Your spirit. We now remember those who suffer; those
in special need. |
| [Silence, during which the congregation
may add specific petitions] |
| People: |
I pray for all my relatives–all
living things. |
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Father, the faces of the past are like
leaves that settled to the ground. They make the soil
rich and thick, so that new fruit will come forth every
summer. We give thanks for the wisdom the elders have
passed down to us, and we ask that it may bear fruit
in us. Let us remember those who have gone before |
| [Silence, during which the congregation
may add specific petitions] |
| People: |
I pray for all my relatives–all
living things. |
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Creator, you saw the world and declared
it good. The beauty of the trees, the softness of the
air, the fragrance of the grass speak to us. The summit
of the mountain, the thunder of the sky, the rhythm
of the lakes speak to us. The faintness of the stars,
the freshness of the morning, the dewdrops on the flowers
speak to us, But above all, our hearts soar, for you
speak to us in your Son, our Brother, Jesus Christ,
in whose name we offer these prayers. Amen. |
| (Prayers for our Common
Life, Celebration of Enmegahbowh, Episcopal Diocese
of Minnesota, 2003) |
or
New Zealand Prayer Book, p. 463
Confession of Sin and Absolution
God of all mercy,
we confess that we have sinned against you,
opposing your will in our lives.
We have denied your goodness in each other,
in ourselves, and in the world you have created.
We repent of the evil that enslaves us,
the evil we have done,
and the evil done on our behalf.
Forgive, restore, and strengthen us
through our Savior Jesus Christ,
that we may abide in our love
and serve only your will. Amen.
(Enriching our Worship I, 56)
The Celebrant says:
God forgives you.
Forgive others;
forgive yourself.
(NZ Prayer Book, 458)
Eucharistic Prayer:
New Zealand, Eucharistic Liturgy/Thanksgiving and Praise
(NZPB, 485);
or
Eucharistic Prayer II (Enriching Our
Worship I, p.60)
or
Eucharistic Prayer C (BCP, 369)
Blessing:
Deep Peace of the running wave
Service Music
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| Gloria: |
Marty Haugen |
"Mass of Creation" |
Gather Comprehensive #157 |
| Gospel Acclamation: |
Fintan O'Carroll and Christopher Walker |
"Celtic Alleluia" |
Gather Comprehensive #258 |
| Sursum Corda: [we are not recommending
a particular one] |
| Sanctus: |
Monte Mason |
Red Lake |
Wonder, Love and Praise #855 |
| Fraction Anthem: |
Delores Duffner, OSB |
Tune: Adoro devote |
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| Communion Hymn: |
David Haas |
"Peace before me" |
Wonder, Love, and Praise #791 |
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