The Gathering of the Community
Hymn: Blue #559 Blessed Jesus, At Your Word
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
Merciful Lord,
grant to your faithful people pardon and peace,
that we may be cleansed from all our sins
and serve you with a quiet mind;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The Proclamation of the Word
First Reading: Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm 112: Blessed is the one who fears the Lord
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Hymn: Blue #502 You Are Salt for the Earth
The Gospel: Matthew 5:13-20
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.
Prayers of the People
We 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 joy and gladness instead of grief.
Father, by your Spirit bring in your kingdom.
Send us to proclaim that the time is here for you to 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 to serve you, now and for ever. Amen.
The Peace
Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
All: And also with you.
Hymn: Blue #171 What Does the Lord Require
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
Eternal God,
in you we find peace beyond all telling.
May we who share in this heavenly banquet
be instruments of your peace on earth,
in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord. AMEN.
Hymn: Blue #487 Where Charity and Love Prevail
Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
We pray for: Nell Bradshaw and Natasha Varjacic, Jeff Buchyns
Announcements
| Cold Toenails Run for Refugees Our annual Cold Toenails Run is back! Run, walk, or crawl a 10 k or half-marathon distance and raise money for our refugee fund and Ukraine Relief Fund. We are supporting Svetlana through our Ukraine Relief Fund and working toward bringing an Eritrean refugee to Canada. To Register or Learn More: Contact Aubrey Duffy amdwoodlawn@gmail.com or Glenna Kramer kramergj@gmail.com Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023, 1:00 p.m start. To Donate: Online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/119190247RR0001-st-matthews-church/ For Donation Type, select Refugees OR Ukraine Relief Fund Grand Piano Needed Our grand piano makes possible wonderful concerts like last Saturday’s evening of Bach and Mendelssohn. Our current piano has been on a 5-year loan to the church and is going back to its home in June. We are seeking leads on a grand piano in good repair to replace it: if you know someone who might have a piano to donate, or be willing to help purchase one for donation, please speak to Mtr Catherine or Sam Tam. |
SAVE THE DATE
VESTRY – *FEBRUARY 19*
It’s a time to review our church life together and complete the more formal tasks, such as the election of church officers and the approval of a Budget for 2023. All are welcome to attend. If you have been coming to St. Matthew’s for at least 3 months, have been to services three times in the past year, are over 16 years of age and do not intend to vote in another Vestry of the Anglican church, you are entitled to vote. Sunday February 19, 12 noon. Pizza lunch provided.
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 Trent Pettit – Associate Priest
The Rev Dr Ephraim Radner – Honorary Assistant
Please direct all enquiries to William Middleton, People’s Warden or Audrey Chan, Rector’s Warden
