HOLY WEEK AT THE MONASTERY GOOD FRIDAY: THE LITURGY OF THE PASSION April 7, 2023 T HE S OCIETY OF S AINT J OHN THE EVANGELIST 980 Memorial Drive Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 617.876.3037 www.SSJE.org
The people stand as the Ministers enter in silence. As the Ministers prostrate themselves before the Altar, the people kneel in silent prayer.
Collect of the Day
All are seated.
First Reading Isaiah 52:13–53:12
Gradual: Psalm 22 BCP, p. 610
Second Reading Hebrews 10:16–25
Gospel Acclamation Christus factus est (Christ became obedient)
The Passion Gospel John 18:1–19:42
The customary responses before and after the Gospel are omitted. The congregation remains seated for the first part of the Passion. When the Narrator sings “…the Place of the Skull,” all stand. When the Narrator sings “Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit,” all kneel, as able.
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The Sermon Collection
3 Hymn at the Collection Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended Hymnal 158
THE VENERATION OF THE CROSS
A cross is carried into the church. The procession pauses three times. At each pause, the following acclamation is sung.
The cross is placed at the entrance to the sanctuary. The Ministers approach to venerate, kneeling three times. They are followed, in turn, by the Schola, other members of the Community, and the congregation.
Veneration Anthems
The veneration anthems are sung by the Schola.
4 The Solemn Collects BCP, p. 277
5 Veneration Hymn Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle Hymnal 166
6 THE HOLY COMMUNION Hymn And now, O Father, mindful of the love Hymnal 337
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The Confession of Sin
Deacon Let us confess our sins to God.
All kneel, as able. Silence is kept.
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 our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.
People Amen.
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The Lord’s Prayer is said without introduction.
The Lord’s Prayer
Presider Our Father in heaven, People hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.
Communion is administered.
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10 Post-Communion Hymn Were you there? Hymnal 172
Concluding Prayer
All depart in silence.
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Br. Curtis Almquist, Presider
Br. Jack Crowley, Preacher
Br. Geoffrey Tristram, Deacon
Br. Michael Hardgrove, Subdeacon
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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.
