St. Francis' Anglican Church The Feast of the Presentation February 2, 2020 Rector: Fr. Craig J. Lister - frcraig75@gmail.com Associate Rector: Fr. Matthew Garrison - matt.garrison44@gmail.com Holy Eucharist Processional Hymn: How bright appears the Morning Star See page 7 for words and music Acclamation Celebrant: Blessed be God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. People: Collect for Purity 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 . 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. 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. Collect of the Day Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Let us pray. O God, you know that we are set in the midst of many grave dangers, and because of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright: Grant that your strength and protection may support us in all dangers and carry us through every temptation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Micah 6:1-8 The First Reading Listen to what the Lord says: “Stand up, plead my case befor e the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. 2 “Hear, you mountains, the Lord’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the Lord has a case against his people; he is lodging a charge against Israel. 3 “My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me. 4 I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam. 5 My people, remember what Balak king of Moab plotted and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteous acts of the Lord.” 6 With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. 1
Psalm 24: 7-10 (to be read in unison led by the Crucifer) 7 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 8 "Who is this King of glory?" "The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle." 9 Lift up your heads, O gates; lift them high, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. 10 "Who is he, this King of glory?" "The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory." The Second Reading Hebrews 2:14-18 Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death — that is, the devil — 15 and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. 16 For surely it is not angels he helps, but Abraham’s descendants. 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Reader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sequence Hymn How lovely is Thy dwelling place See page 8 for words and music Gospel Luke 2:22-40 Celebrant: (+) The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Luke. People: Glory to you, Lord Christ. When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”), 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.” 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. 30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.” 33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword w ill pierce your own soul too.” 36 There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. 39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him. Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Christ. Music for Worship Leslie Hanna Homily Fr. Matthew Garrison 2
Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, visible and invisible. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten 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 worshiped 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 the People Intercessor: Let us pray for the Church and for the world. For the peace of the whole world, and for the well-being and unity of the people of God. Intercessor: Lord, in your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Foley, Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, Steven and Quigg, our Bishops, and for all the clergy and people of our diocese, Christ Our Hope, and for our parish family at St. Francis. Intercessor: Lord, in your mercy. People Hear our prayer. For all those who proclaim the Gospel at home and abroad; and for all who teach and disciple others. Intercessor: Lord, in your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. For our brothers and sisters in Christ who are persecuted for their faith. Intercessor: Lord, in your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. For our nation, for those in authority and for all in public service. Lord, in your mercy. Intercessor: People: Hear our prayer. For all those who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity [especially _________]. Intercessor: Lord, in your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. For all those who departed this life in the certain hope of the resurrection [especially_____]. Intercessor: Lord, in your mercy. People: Hear our prayer. The Celebrant concludes with the following prayer Heavenly Father grant these our prayers for Jesus Christ’s sake, our only Mediator and Advocate, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen. 3
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