The Fourth Sunday in Lent
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
March 19, 2023
Welcome to the Monastery Chapel. We warmly invite you to participate fully in our worship.
Hymnal references are to The Hymnal 1982. BCP references are to The Book of Common Prayer.
Prelude Little Partita for Lent James Woodman
Entrance Hymn Christ, whose glory fills the skies Hymnal 7
Opening Acclamation
Presider Blessed be the God of our salvation: People Who bears our burdens and forgives our sins.
Confession and Absolution of Sin
Presider God of all mercy, People we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.
Presider Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Collection of Gifts and Offerings
Your financial gifts support the Brothers’ life and our ministry to many, here at our Monastery in Cambridge and at our rural Monastery, Emery House, in West Newbury, and others whom we reach electronically and in our travels on mission.
Offertory Hymn I want to walk as a child of the light Hymnal 490
The Great Thanksgiving
Sanctus Service Music Card
The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal S 148
Fraction Anthem Receive the body of Christ Service Music Card
Invitation to Communion
Presider The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
A Note about Holy Communion
Following Diocesan guidelines, please refrain from intinction (dipping the Bread into the Chalice). If you wish to abstain from receiving from the Chalice, remember that the Church catholic has always taught that the fullness of the Sacrament is received even when only one form is received.
If you require a Gluten-Free host, please indicate to the Brother administering Bread at Holy Communion if that is your preference.
Prayer after Communion
Presider Giver of life, People you enlighten all who come into the world. Fill our hearts with the splendor of your grace, that we may perfectly love you and worthily praise your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lenten Prayer over the People and Dismissal
Postlude Prelude on “New Britain” James Woodman
Br. Luke Ditewig, Presider & Preacher
Br. Sean Glenn, Acolyte
Mr. James Woodman, Monastery Organist
The Monastery as Sanctuary
We want our Monastery to be a sanctuary for our guests and for the Brothers. Please silence your electronic devices. We also ask you not to photograph, video, or record services in the Chapel, or to photograph other guests or Brothers without their express permission.