A Collect for Peace from the evening prayer service.

O GOD, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed; Give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee, we, being defended from the fear of our enemies, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen. ~BCP 31

Prayers, Canticles and Readings

Come join us for the beautiful liturgy of evening prayer. This quiet and contemplative service gives us a chance to pray together for all the things we are facing in life.

Joining together for prayer, fellowship, and hearing God’s word is a wonderful way to put the events of the day in perspective.

Join us for an evening of fellowship and reflection on the scriptures.

We are currently studying:

The Gospel According to John

Light refreshments are served, and of course there is always plenty of caffeinated beverages.

We meet 6:30 at the church on the first and third Wednesday of the month.

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THE COLLECT.

O LORD Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, that at thy second coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in thy sight, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit ever, one God, world without end. Amen.

Eucharist at 10:00 AM. Parish Meeting after the service.

THE LESSON:

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 11:2-10

Gaudete Sunday

As Our Lord’s arrival on Christmas draws closer, we celebrate on this day. The word gaudete is Latin for rejoice, and it comes from the introit for this Sunday, Psalm 33:1-6. Here is the psalm (In the prayer book translation):

REJOICE in the Lord, O ye righteous; * for it becometh well the just to be thankful.

2 Praise the Lord with harp: * sing praises unto him with the lute, and instrument of ten strings.

3 Sing unto the Lord a new song: * sing praises lustily with a good courage.

4 For the word of the Lord is true, * and all his works are faithful.

5 He loveth righteousness and judgement: * the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, * and all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth.

THE COLLECT.

BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Romans 15:4-13

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 21:25-33

Come thou Lord Jesus!

THE COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal, through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, now and ever. Amen.

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Romans 13:8-14

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 21:1-13

Happy New (Church) Year!

THE COLLECT.

STIR up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good works, may by thee be plenteously rewarded; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Reserve Sacrament at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Jeremiah 23:5-8

THE GOSPEL:

John 6:5-14

Stir up Sunday, for those old school Anglicans out there…

THE COLLECT.

O GOD, whose blessed Son was manifested that he might destroy the works of the devil, and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life; Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves, even as he is pure; that, when he shall appear again with power and great glory, we may be made like unto him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, he liveth and reigneth ever, one God, world without end. Amen

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

1 John 3:1-8

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 24:23-31

THE COLLECT.

O LORD, we beseech thee, absolve thy people from their offences; that through thy bountiful goodness we may all be delivered from the bands of those sins, which by our frailty we have committed. Grant this, O heavenly Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our blessed Lord and Saviour. Amen

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Colossians 1:3-12

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 9:18-26

THE COLLECT.

O ALMIGHTY God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of thy Son Christ our Lord; Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys which thou hast prepared for those who unfeignedly love thee; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Revelation 7:2-17

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 5:1-12

THE COLLECT.

O GOD, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness; Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Philippians 3:17-21

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 22:15-22

THE COLLECT.

LORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Philippians 1:3-11

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 18:21-35

THE COLLECT.

GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen..

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Ephesians 6:10-20

THE GOSPEL:

John 4:46-54

THE COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us; that we, being ready both in body and soul, may cheerfully accomplish those things which thou commandest; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Ephesians 5:15-21

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 22:1-14

THE COLLECT.

O GOD, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please thee; Mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Ephesians 4:17-32

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 9:1-8

THE COLLECT.

O EVERLASTING God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully grant that, as thy holy Angels alway do thee service in heaven, so by thy appointment they may succour and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Revelation 12:7-12

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 18:1-10

THE COLLECT.

LORD, we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Ephesians 4:1-6

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 14:1-11

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THE COLLECT.

O LORD, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without thy succor, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Eucharist at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Ephesians 3:13-21

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 7:11-17

THE COLLECT.

KEEP, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy; and, because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall, keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

Galatians 6:11-18

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 6:24-34

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THE COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost command; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

Galatians 5:16-24

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 17:11-19

THE COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service; Grant, we beseech thee, that we may so faithfully serve thee in this life, that we fail not finally to attain thy heavenly promises; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

Galatians 3:16-22

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 10: 23-37

THE COLLECT.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who art always more ready to hear than we to pray, and art wont to give more than either we desire or deserve; Pour down upon us the abundance of thy mercy; forgiving us those things whereof our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Lord. Amen.

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

2 Corinthians 3: 4-9

THE GOSPEL:

Mark 7: 31-37

THE COLLECT.

O GOD, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity; Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace, that we, running the way of thy commandments, may obtain thy gracious promises, and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

1 Corinthians 15: 1-11

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 18: 9-14

THE COLLECT.

O GOD, who on the mount didst reveal to chosen witnesses thine only-begotten Son wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistering; Mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may be permitted to behold the King in his beauty, who with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

2 Peter 1:13-18

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 9: 28-36

“And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!" ~ Luke 9:35

THE COLLECT.

LET thy merciful ears, O Lord, be open to the prayers of thy humble servants; and, that they may obtain their petitions, make them to ask such things as shall please thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

1 Corinthians 12: 1-11

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 19: 41-47

THE COLLECT.

GRANT to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do always such things as are right; that we, who cannot do any thing that is good without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 15:11-32

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THE COLLECT.

O GOD, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth; We humbly beseech thee to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

Romans 8: 12-17

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 7: 15-21

THE COLLECT.

LORD of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and of thy great mercy keep us in the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Confirmation class 9:00

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Romans 6:19-23

THE GOSPEL:

Mark 8:1-9

THE COLLECT.

O GOD, who hast prepared for those who love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding; Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Morning Prayer at 10:00 AM

THE Epistle:

Romans 6: 3-11

THE GOSPEL:

Matthew 5: 20-26

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THE COLLECT.

GRANT, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Confirmation class 9:00

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

THE LESSON:

1 Peter 3:8-15

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 5:1-11

THE COLLECT.

O GOD, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; Increase and multiply upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, O heavenly Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Confirmation class 9:00

Holy Communion at 10:00 AM

Vestry Meeting at 11:00 AM

THE LESSON:

Romans 8:18-23

THE GOSPEL:

Luke 6:36-42