Processional Hymn

#564 “Lead Us, Heavenly Father, Lead Us”

The Greeting

℣. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all.
℟. And also with you.

Collect for Purity

Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. 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.

Collect of the Day

O God, you have assured the human family of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Deliver us from the death of sin and raise us to new life in him, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

First Reading

1 Samuel 8:4–11, (12–15), 16–20, (11:14–15)

Psalm 138

Epistle

2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1

Gradual Hymn

#484 “In Christ There Is No East or West”

Gospel

St. Mark 3:20–35

Sermon

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. 

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He 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.

For our diocesan bishop, Andrew, for Peter and Joshua, our priests, 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.

Act of Penitence

Dear friends in Christ, God is steadfast in love and infinite in mercy; he welcomes sinners and invites them to his table. Let us confess our sins, confident in God’s Forgiveness.

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Almighty God have mercy upon us, pardon and deliver us from all our sins, confirm and strengthen us in all goodness, and keep us in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Peace

℣. The peace of the Lord be always with you.
℟. And also with you.

Offertory Hymn

#527 “How Firm a Foundation”

A Prayer for Spiritual Communion

℣. The Lord be with you.
℟. And also with you.

Jesus said:

Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood have eternal life, and I will raise them up on the last day; for my flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Just as the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever eats me will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like that which your ancestors ate, and they died. But the one who eats this bread will live forever.

— St. John 6:54–58

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.

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 love, in this eucharist we have heard your truth and shared in your life. May we always walk in your way, in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.

Recessional Hymn

#352 “Amazing Grace”

℣. Go forth in the name of Christ.
℟. Thanks be to God.

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Prayer Cycle

Jessie Bhana

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Our next pub night will be held at 6:30pm on Friday, June 21 at a new venue, The Edmund Burke Pub at 107 Danforth Ave, very close to Broadview on the south side. This will be our last pub night for the summer. Please let Miriam John know if you can make it, and feel free to invite anyone else you think might be interested.

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St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Riverdale

135 First Avenue, Toronto ON, M4M 1W9
416-463-9720

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The Rev Dr Peter M.B. Robinson
Priest-in-Charge (Interim)
416-463-9720 

Please direct all enquiries to:
William Middleton, People’s Warden
Audrey Chan, Rector’s Warden