The Gathering of the Community
Hymn: Blue #397 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
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 for Purity
All: 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
Leader: Almighty and everliving God,
whose Son Jesus Christ healed the sick
and restored them to wholeness of life,
look with compassion on the anguish of the world,
and by your power make whole all peoples and nations;
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: Jeremiah 17:5-10
St Matthew’s Riverdale · Jeremiah 17:5-10
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
The Gospel: Luke 6:17-26
St Matthew’s Riverdale · Luke 6:17-26
Sermon
St Matthew’s Riverdale · Sermon Epiphany 6
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
Let us pray for the coming of God’s kingdom.
You sent your Son to bring good news to the poor, sight to the blind, freedom to the captives and salvation to your people: anoint us with your Spirit; rouse us to work in his name…Father, by your Spirit, bring in your kingdom.
Send us to bring help to the poor and freedom to the oppressed…Father, by your Spirit, bring in your kingdom.
Send us to tell the world the good news of your healing love…Father, by your Spirit, bring in your kingdom.
Send us to those who mourn, to bring them joy and gladness instead of grief…Father, by your Spirit, bring in your kingdom.
Send us to proclaim that the time is here in which you will save your people…Father, by your Spirit, bring in your kingdom.
Father, use us, unworthy as we are, to bring in your kingdom of mercy, justice, love and peace. Empower us by your Spirit and unite us in your Son, that all our joy and delight may be in serving you, now and for ever. Amen.
We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins
Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father. In your compassion forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and left undone, and so uphold us by your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let us commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray, to the mercy and protection of God. Amen.
The Peace
Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
All: And also with you.
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 to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty… 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
Leader:
God of tender care,
in this eucharist we celebrate your love
for us and for all people.
May we show your love in our lives
and know its fulfilment in your presence.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
Hymn: Blue #565 Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
We pray for: The Most Rev. Mark and Virginia MacDonald and Rory, Brenna and Adrian; Ainslie and Reg McLean and Marcia and Loretta
Announcements
Sunday Worship
We are open for worship! The bishops have given the churches permission to meet as of February 1 for in-person worship at 50% capacity. We continue to observe all safety protocols, including masks and physical distancing. If you are not able to come to church, we invite you to join us in our online service.
Vestry Meeting – February 27th
St. Matthew’s Annual Vestry meeting begins immediately after church on February 27, by Zoom. The Vestry list and nomination forms for parish officers are available at the back of the church or by email from Audrey Chan, Rector’s Warden.
Welcome to Ron and Sandy Jordan!
We are delighted to welcome Ron Jordan to the organ and piano at St. Matthew’s. He is a gifted organist, pianist and composer; he has served most recently as organist at Grace Church on-the-Hill and has graciously offered to come out of well-earned retirement to share his gift of music with us. Thank you, Ron and Sandy, for joining us in God’s praise here at St. Matthew’s.
Bible Study: Matthew at St Matthew’s
Tuesday Evenings during Lent, beginning March 1
Explore the Gospel of Matthew with Mtr Catherine as she works on a commentary on Matthew for the New Covenant Commentary Series. This is an opportunity to delve into questions of life, faith and God in the pages of the First Gospel.
All are welcome!
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 Bill Middleton, Peoples’ Warden or Audrey Chan, Rector’s Warden
