The Gathering of the People
Hymn: Blue #7 New Every Morning Is the Love
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all
All: And also with you.
Collect of the Day
Almighty God,
you call your Church to witness
that in Christ we are reconciled to you.
Help us so to proclaim the good news of your love,
that all who hear it may turn to you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: Exodus 14:19-31
Second Reading: Romans 14:1-12
Hymn: Blue #402 Confitemini Domino
GOSPEL: MATTHEW 18:21-35
Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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.
The Prayers of the People
For our diocesan bishop, Andrew, for Catherine our priest, and for all clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For our prime minister Justin, our premier Doug and our mayor Olivia, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For this city Toronto and this neighbourhood of Riverdale, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
For all who have died in the hope of the resurrection, and for all the departed, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy.
Hymn: Blue #497 Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round
The Holy Eucharist
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion
Leader: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Leader: Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry; whoever believes in me will never thirst…54 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; 55 for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. 56 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. 57 Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. (John 6)
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.
All: Dear Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I desire to possess you within my soul. And since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself to you, together with all your faithful people gathered around every altar of your Church, and I embrace you with all the affections of my soul. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Concluding Prayer
God of peace,
in this eucharist we have been reconciled
to you and to our neighbours.
May we who have been nourished by holy things
always have the courage to forgive.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
Hymn: Blue #371 To God be the Glory
Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
We pray for: Mary Kishibe, Hiro Kishibe, Teruko Kishibe and Sonny Gafur, and Madoka, and in loving memory of Kaye
Announcements
Coffee Hour Opportunity
We have a wonderful coffee hour at St. Matthew’s, a time of good food and fellowship for all. We are looking for volunteers to run the coffee hour so that we can continue this crucial ministry of hospitality. It involves setting up before the service and cleaning up afterwards. If you have a heart for welcoming people (and if you like good food!), please speak to Audrey Chan or Mtr Catherine.
Sunday School Teachers Needed
Our children are so important! We want to teach them to know Jesus and to love him. So we need Sunday School teachers. Bill and Claire Middleton have provided a wonderful Sunday School this past year. Could you join them, for the sake of our children? If you feel a calling to this important ministry, please speak to Mtr Catherine. Sunday School will begin in October.
Chagall Exhibit Continues
Thursday, Sep 21 at 7:00 pm
Wycliffe College is hosting an extraordinary exhibit of Chagall’s art, Chagall’s lithographs and prints on biblical stories. The College is offering a series of devotional talks on the art to the public on Thursday evenings. Professor Stephen Chester will be leading a meditation on Chagall’s Abraham and Sarah on Thursday, Sep 21, at 7:00 pm. Free and open to all. Please speak to Mtr Catherine for more details
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Riverdale,
135 First Avenue, Toronto ON, M4M 1W9
416-463-9720
The Rev Dr Catherine Sider-Hamilton – Priest-in-charge: 416-463-9720
The Rev Dr Ephraim Radner – Honorary Assistant
Please direct all enquiries to William Middleton, People’s Warden or Audrey Chan, Rector’s Warden
