The Gathering of the Community
Hymn: Blue #177 A Spendthrift Lover Is the Lord
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
Almighty God,
whose Son Jesus Christ gives the water of eternal life,
may we always thirst for you,
the spring of life and source of goodness;
through him who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The Proclamation of God’s Word
First Reading: Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95: A Call to Worship and Obedience
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-11
Hymn: Blue #179 Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery
The Gospel: John 4:5-42
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
With confidence and trust let us pray to the Father.
For the one holy catholic and apostolic Church …let us pray to the Father.
Lord of compassion, in your mercy hear us.
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the gospel to the ends of the earth, let us pray to the Father.
Lord of compassion, in your mercy hear us.
For those preparing for baptism [and confirmation] … and for their teachers and sponsors, let us pray to the Father.
Lord of compassion, in your mercy hear us.
For peace in the world … that a spirit of respect and reconciliation may grow among nations and peoples, let us pray to the Father.
Lord of compassion, in your mercy hear us.
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer …for refugees, prisoners, and all in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, let us pray to the Father.
Lord of compassion, in your mercy hear us.
For those whom we have injured or offended, let us pray to the Father.
Lord of compassion, in your mercy hear us.
For grace to amend our lives and to further the reign of God, let us pray to the Father.
Lord of compassion, in your mercy hear us.
In communion with all those who have walked in the way of holiness … let us pray to the Father.
Lord of compassion, in your mercy hear us.
God our Father, in your love and goodness you have taught us to come close to you in penitence with prayer, fasting and generosity; accept our Lenten discipline, and when we fall by our weakness, raise us up by your unfailing mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hymn: Blue #472 Eternal God, Lord of All Space and Time
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 our pilgrimage,
we have found the living water.
Refresh and sustain us
as we go forth on our journey,
in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord.
Hymn: Blue #423 How Great Thou Art
Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
We pray for: David and Wendy Geer, and Jonathan and Clifford; Anthony Granville and Meaghan Candy, and Noah and Sophie
Announcements
| Lenten Study: Being Christian We’ll share a light lunch as we learn about the Christian faith and about Anglicanism. These classes are for everyone who wants to learn more about being a Christian, and especially for those interested in Baptism or Confirmation. We met last week on Friday; this coming week we return to Sunday meetings: next class Sunday March 19 after church. If you’re interested or to find out more, please speak to Mtr Catherine or Fr Trent. Easter Lily Fund Each Easter, we decorate our church with Easter lilies. If you wish to donate to the Easter Lily Fund in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving, please put your cash donation in the envelope provided in your bulletin. Print your name and remembrances clearly on this envelope. Donations may be placed in the collection plate. The last date to make donations is Sunday, April 2nd. |
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
