OPENING HYMN: "Morning Has Broken"
Hymn 8 (The Hymnal 1982)
Celebrant:
Blessed be the one, holy, and living God.
People:
And blessed be God's kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Celebrant:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
HYMN of Praise: "All Creatures of Our
God and King"
Hymn 400 (The Hymnal 1982)
A Prayer for the Feast of St. Francis
Celebrant:
May God, who is wonderful in all works, be with you all.
People:
And also with you.
Celebrant:
Let us pray.
Most high, almighty, good Lord, grant
your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world;
that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love
of you delight in all your whole creatures with perfect joy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
THE FIRST LESSON
Reader: A Reading from the Book of Genesis (Gen 1.20-25)
(recommended translation: The Message)
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God's people.
People:
Thanks be to God.
THE PSALM (Psalm 148:7-14)
THE SECOND LESSON
Reader: A Reading from Paul's Letter to the Galatians
(Galatians 6:14-18)
(recommended translation: The Message)
Reader: Hear what the Spirit is saying to God's people.
People:
Thanks be to God.
THE GOSPEL
The People stand.
Celebrant: The
Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People:
Glory to you, Lord Christ.
(Matthew 11:25-30)
Celebrant:
The Gospel of the Lord.
People:
Praise to you, Lord Christ.
THE SERMON
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
[Eucharistic Prayer 2 from Enriching Our
Worship, vol. 1 (Church Publishing, 1998)]
God whose name is Love, you created this world and all that
is in it. Look upon your wild creatures which delight us by
their variety and beauty. Be with them in their struggle for
existence, and shelter them from the dangers that surround them.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our Prayer.
Look upon the companion animals, O God, who share our homes
and our lives, and who show us a love and loyalty few people
can surpass. Bless them for the pleasure and companionship they
give, and protect all those who suffer neglect and cruelty.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our Prayer.
Look upon us. O God, with love and mercy. Forgive our selfishness
and our cruelty and forgive our bitterness against those who
abuse your creation, lead us gently back in your way of love.
Transform the hearts of all who, out of ignorance or malice,
use creation with cruelty so that they may be filled with your
wisdom, love and mercy.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our Prayer.
We thank you for the gift of life, with all its blessings and
sorrows. Shield the joyous, comfort and strengthen those in
any need or trouble. Bless those who will be born today and
those who will die, that joining with the company of all your
saints we may rejoice in one unending song of praise. We ask
your prayers for those we now name…
(The People audibly name those for whom
they are interceding.)
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our Prayer.
Celebrant:
O Lord our God, accept the prayers of your people; in your tender
mercy, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you
for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you
we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever.
Amen.
THE PEACE
Celebrant:
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People:
And also with you.
OFFERTORY
Hymn 380 (The Hymnal 1982) "From all that dwell
below the skies"
(sing verse 3, then verse 1)
HOLY EUCHARIST
Celebrant:
The Lord be with you.
People:
And also with you.
Celebrant:
Lift up your hearts.
People:
We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant:
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People:
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Celebrant:
We praise you and we bless you, holy and gracious God, source
of life abundant. From before time you made ready the creation.
Your Spirit moved over the deep and brought all things into
being: sun, moon, and stars; earth, winds, and waters; and every
living thing.
You made us in your image, and taught
us to walk in your ways. But we rebelled against you, and wandered
far away; and yet, as a mother cares for her children, you would
not forget us. Time and again you called us to live in the fullness
of your love. And so this day we join with Saints and Angels
in the chorus of praise that rings through eternity, lifting
our voices to magnify you as we now say:
All:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Celebrant:
Glory and honor and praise to you, holy and living God. To deliver
us from the power of sin and death and to reveal your grace,
you looked with favor upon Mary, your willing servant, that
she might conceive and bear a son, Jesus the holy child of God.
Living among us, Jesus loved us. He broke
bread with outcasts and sinners, healed the sick, and proclaimed
good news to the poor. He yearned to draw all the world to himself
yet we were heedless of his call to walk in love. Then, the
time came for him to complete upon the cross the sacrifice of
his life, and to be glorified by you.
On the night before he died for us, Jesus
was at table with his friends. He took bread, gave thanks to
you, broke it, and gave it to them, and said: "Take, eat:
This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance
of me."
As supper was ending, Jesus took the
cup of wine. Again, he gave thanks to you, gave it to them,
and said: "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of
the new Covenant, which is poured out for you and for all for
the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for
the remembrance of me."
Now gathered at your table, O God of
all creation, and remembering Christ, crucified and risen, who
was and is and is to come, we offer to you our gifts of bread
and wine, and ourselves, a living sacrifice. Pour out your Spirit
upon these gifts that they may be the Body and Blood of Christ.
Breathe your Spirit over the whole earth and make us your new
creation, the Body of Christ given for the world you have made.
In the fullness of time bring us with St. Francis and all your
saints, from every tribe and language and people and nation,
to feast at the banquet prepared from the foundation of the
world.
All:
Through Christ and with Christ and in Christ, in the unity of
the Holy Spirit, to you be honor, glory, and praise, for ever
and ever. Amen.
Celebrant:
And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
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, and the power,
and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Celebrant:
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
All:
therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
This is Christ's Table. All are invited to receive the consecrated
Bread and Wine, or a blessing. If you wish to receive a blessing
only, come to the altar rail and fold your arms across your
chest.
COMMUNION HYMN: "I, the Lord of sea and
sky"
Hymn 812 (Wonder, Love and Praise)
When all have received:
Celebrant: Let us pray.
All:
Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred,
let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is
discord, union; where there is doubt faith; where there is despair,
hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness,
joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For
it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are
pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen (Attributed to St. Francis)
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS and HYMN: "All
things bright and beautiful"
Hymn 405 (The Hymnal 1982)
When all the animals have been blessed,
the service continues:
All: We give you thanks, most gracious
God, for the beauty of earth and sky and sea; for the richness
of mountains, plains, rivers and lakes; for the song of birds
and the loveliness of flowers. We thank you also for all the
marvelous creatures you have created to share this world with
us. We praise you for these good gifts, and pray that we may
safeguard them for our posterity. Grant that we may continue
to grow in our grateful enjoyment of your abundant creation,
to the honor and glory of your Name, now and forever. Amen.
[Thanksgiving #8 (For the Beauty
of the Earth), page 840, Book of Common Prayer]
BLESSING of all present
RECESSIONAL HYMN "All God's Critters"
DISMISSAL
Celebrant: Go
in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All:
Thanks be to God.
St. James Episcopal Church Hibbing, Minnesota
St. John's Episcopal Church Eveleth, Minnesota
Dr. William Durie, musician The Rev. Marta Maddy, priest-in-charge
Notes on the service: The Epistle and Gospel lessons were taken
from Eugene H. Peterson's Bible in contemporary language called,
THE MESSAGE (NavPress, 2006). The Eucharistic prayer is Eucharistic
Prayer 2 from ENRICHING OUR WORSHIP, vol. 1 (Church Publishing,
1998). Closing prayer is a prayer of thanksgiving For the Beauty
of the Earth (THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, 1976, p. 840).
Service Notes:
The Hymns and readings came from
- The Hymnal 1982 according to the use of The Episcopal
Church, Church Hymnal Corporation, New York, NY, 1982
- Wonder, Love, and Praise: a Supplement to The Hymnal
1982, Church Publishing, Inc., New York, NY, 1997
- The Message, Eugene H. Peterson, NavPress, 2006
- Enriching Our Worship, Vol 1, Church Publishing,
1998
- Book of Common Prayer, 1976
For a complete list of music, check our Creation and Environmental
Music Page
This service was first
used in October 2008 at St. James Episcopal Church Hibbing,
Minnesota and St. John's Episcopal Church Eveleth, Minnesotas
by the Rev Marta Maddy. For additional information on
the service, contact the Rev Marta
Maddy. You may use this service at your church with
credit to the Minnesota Episcopal Environmental Stewardship
Commission and the Rev Marta Maddy.
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