The Gathering of the Community
Hymn: Blue #1 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
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: 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 6:1-8
St Matthew’s Riverdale · Isaiah 6:1-8
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
The Gospel: Luke 5:1-11
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
Let us offer our prayers to the God who has called us into his service, saying, “Lord,” “Hear our prayer.”
Merciful Lord, we pray for all those who call themselves Christians: that we may become a royal priesthood, a holy nation, to the praise of Christ Jesus our Saviour … Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for Andrew our bishop, and for all bishops and other ministers: that they may remain faithful to their calling and rightly proclaim the word of truth … Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for Elizabeth our Queen and for the leaders of the nations, and all in authority, that your people may lead quiet and peaceable lives … Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for this city of Toronto and all who live here, the poor and the rich, the elderly and the young, men and women, especially in this time of pandemic: that you will show your goodwill to all … Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are sick or suffering in mind, body or spirit, and for those who care for them, that you will be their help and comfort … Lord, hear our prayer.
We give thanks for all those you have called to be your saints from earliest times, prophets, apostles, martyrs, and those whose names are known to you alone: and we pray that we too may be counted among your faithful witnesses … Lord, hear our prayer.
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.
Leader: Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people, that in their vocation and ministry they may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
The Peace
Leader: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
All: And also with you.
Hymn: Blue #455 Dear God Compassionate and Kind
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:
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.
Hymn: Blue #320 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones
Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Postlude: Toccata in D Minor BWV 913 J.S. Bach
We pray for: Miriam John, Hiro Kishibe, Mary and Kay Kishibe.
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.
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!
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.
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
