St Mary Redcliffe The Eucharist in Ordinary Time June 21 2020

St Mary Redcliffe
The Eucharist in a time of Covid-19 for
Ordinary Time
CHANGES TO THE SERVICE
You are invited to gather together the following things so that this Eucharist is as
participative as possible:
- a cross
- three nightlights or other candles (and match or similar)
- a plate with a piece of bread or a cracker on it
- a glass
- a jug with wine in
- a jug with some water in
There are some changes to the words of this service to recognise that we are now in
Ordinary Time: the season that stretches from Pentecost through to Christ the King. During
that time there are some Sundays when we would usually use special words (propers) and on
those Sundays those words will be used within this order of service as appropriate.
There are two hymns in the service and each week we will send out the hymns along with the
readings and the collect for the week. These are sent out on a weekly email newsletter called
“From the Vicar’s Desk” and if you don’t get that already, you can sign up at
http://bit.ly/SMRInfoForm or ring 03301 594919 for further assistance. That sheet will also
be made available on the website each week.
THE EUCHARIST
At the Preparation of the Table for the Eucharist you are invited to place the bread or cracker
near you, then take the glass and pour in some of the wine and a drop of water. The bread
(cracker) stands for all the work we do together; the wine stands for all the good times we
have and the tear drop of water stands for the sad time we have. Together, the bread and
wine represent all that we do and all that we are: and we believe that if we offer all that to
God, we will receive back all that God can offer to us in the body and blood of Christ.
Whether, thanks to the internet, the prayers of the people scattered across a city led by a
presiding minister in church are able to actually consecrate what you have with you at home,
is a matter for some serious discussion! However, eating and drinking together has always
been seen as an act of fellowship and solidarity: so, separated by distance, we can at least
eat at the same time in remembrance of Christ.

COLLECTION OFFERING
You are strongly encouraged to consider your financial contribution to the life of the church
through your giving to St Mary Redcliffe. Given Covid-19 not everyone will be able to
respond as they may wish, and many people are part of planned giving already, but for
those who can, here are the current options:
Parish Giving Scheme
Ideally everyone would use this scheme. It does all the work for us, thus freeing up time to
spend on other aspects of church life. You can find out more about this scheme by visiting
www.parishgivingscheme.org.uk where you’ll see how easy it is to amend your regular
contribution.
Just ring 0333 002 1271. Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
You will need
-- your bank details
-- our parish name: St Mary Redcliffe
-- our parish code: 050605010
You will be asked whether you:
-- are able to Gift Aid your contribution
-- would be willing to receive an annual reminder about increasing your contribution
Standing Orders
These can be set up by contacting your bank.
SMR PCC account details are: Sort Code 56-00-40 Account Number 00321710.
On line donations
These can be made on the church website (www.stmaryredcliffe.co.uk) by clicking the
donate button.
AT THE START OF THE SERVICE
At about 9.50am, sit down with the items above around you and prepare yourself for
worship. You join with me in saying the parts in bold.

ORDER OF SERVICE
PREPARATION
Light one candle as the priest says each of the first three lines
We light a light in the name of the Maker,
who lit the world and breathed the breath of life for us.
We light a light in the name of the Son,
who saved the world and stretched out his hand to us.
We light a light in the name of the Spirit,
who encompasses the world and blesses our souls with yearning.
We light three lights for the Trinity of love:
God above us, God beside us, God beneath us;
the beginning, the end, the everlasting one.
We meet in the presence of God
who knows our needs,
hears our cries,
feels our pain
and heals our wounds.
Grace, mercy and peace be with us all.
FIRST HYMN
We sing the first hymn which can be found on the weekly sheet
GATHERING PRAYER
Almighty God,
to whom all hearts are open, all desires known
and from whom 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.
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PRAYERS OF PENITENCE
We come to God as one from whom no secrets are hidden,
to ask for peace and forgiveness.
Most merciful God,
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
we confess that we have sinned
in thought, word and deed.
We have not loved you with our whole heart.
We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.
In your mercy
forgive what we have been,
help us to amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be;
that we may do justly,
love mercy,
and walk humbly with you, our God. Amen.
The Lord enrich you with his grace,
and nourish you with his blessing;
the Lord defend you in trouble
and keep you from all evil;
the Lord accept your prayers
and absolve you from your offences,
for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Saviour.
Amen.
COLLECT
The priest says the collect of the week which can be found on the weekly sheet
GLORIA
“Festive Gloria” written by Andrew Kirk, sung by SMR choir and recorded in 2012.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Becky Macron leads our session for younger (or young-at-heart!) followers of The Way.
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OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT READINGS
at the end:
This is the word of the Lord
you reply:
Thanks be to God.
If you are able, stand for the Gospel reading
GOSPEL READING
at the beginning:
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N
at the end:
This is the Gospel of Christ
you reply:
Glory to you, O Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ
SERMON
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Let us declare our faith in God.
We believe in God the Father,
from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.
We believe in God the Son,
who lives in our hearts through faith, and fills us with his love.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit,
who strengthens us with power from on.
We believe in one God;
Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
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PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ,
let us pray to the Father.
We pray for … (the Church)
Make our hearts respond to your love.
Lord, receive our praise
and hear our prayer.
We pray for … (the world, society, the local community)
Make our lives bear witness to your glory in the world.
Lord, receive our praise
and hear our prayer.
We pray for … (people in need, Christian service)
Make our wills eager to obey, and our hands ready to heal.
Lord, receive our praise
and hear our prayer.
We give thanks for …
Make our voices one with all your people in heaven and on earth.
Lord of life,
hear our prayer,
and make us one in heart and mind
to serve you with joy for ever.
Amen.
THE PEACE
Christ came and proclaimed the gospel:
peace to those who are far off
and peace to those who are near.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
Offer those around you the Peace of Christ in ways that conform with the guidelines within
which we are now living.
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PREPARATION OF THE TABLE
As the priest says the following prayer place the bread or cracker near you, then take the
glass and pour in some of the wine and a drop of water.
As the grain once scattered in the fields
and the grapes once dispersed on the hillside
are now reunited on this table in bread and wine,
so, Lord, may this Church soon be gathered again around this table
and your whole Church gathered from the corners of the earth into your kingdom.
Amen.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
The Lord is here.
His Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give thanks and praise.
Blessed are you, Lord God,
our light and our salvation;
to you be glory and praise for ever.
From the beginning you have created all things
and all your works echo the silent music of your praise.
In the fullness of time you made us in your image,
the crown of all creation.
You give us breath and speech, that with angels and archangels
and all the powers of heaven
we may find a voice to sing your praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
How wonderful the work of your hands, O Lord.
As a mother tenderly gathers her children,
you embraced a people as your own.
When they turned away and rebelled
your love remained steadfast.
From them you raised up Jesus our Saviour, born of Mary,
to be the living bread,
in whom all our hungers are satisfied.
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He offered his life for sinners,
and with a love stronger than death
he opened wide his arms on the cross.
On the night before he died,
he came to supper with his friends
and, taking bread, he gave you thanks.
He broke it and gave it to them, saying:
Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;
do this in remembrance of me.
At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine,
he gave you thanks, and said:
Drink this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant,
which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
Christ has died:
Christ is risen:
Christ will come again.
Father, we plead with confidence
his sacrifice made once for all upon the cross;
we remember his dying and rising in glory,
and we rejoice that he intercedes for us at your right hand.
Pour out your Holy Spirit as we bring before you
these gifts of your creation;
may they be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.
As these holy things are consumed in your presence,
form us in the likeness of Christ,
and build us into a living temple to your glory.
Remember, Lord, your Church in every land.
Reveal her unity, guard her faith,
and preserve her in peace.
Bring us at the last with [N and] all the saints
to the vision of that eternal splendour
for which you have created us;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
by whom, with whom, and in whom,
with all who stand before you in earth and heaven,
we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise:
Blessing and honour and glory and power
be yours for ever and ever.
Amen.
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us:
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.
BREAKING OF THE BREAD
We break this bread
to show that we are sharing together as the body of Christ.
Though we are many, and in many places, we are one body,
because we have, and we shall again, share in one bread.
GIVING OF COMMUNION
Whist the priest receives the bread and wine, you are encouraged to eat and drink what you
have in front of you. If there are others with you, you might like to share that together, but
please do so in accordance with Public Health guidelines.
COMMUNION SONG OR ANTHEM
As we share in food and drink together a song or anthem may be played.
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PRAYERS AFTER COMMUNION
The priest says the post-communion collect which can be found on the weekly sheet.
We then say together
Father of all,
we give you thanks and praise,
that when we were still far off
you met us in your Son and brought us home.
Dying and living, he declared your love,
gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory.
May we who have shared Christ's body live his risen life;
we who have drunk his cup bring life to others;
we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world.
Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us,
so we and all your children shall be free,
and the whole earth live to praise your name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRAYER FOR THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy
in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may rejoice in your comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
NOTICES
Notices and other information are given
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COLLECTION OFFERING
You are then encouraged to make your financial contribution to the life of the church
through your giving to St Mary Redcliffe. Full details are at the front of the order of service.
Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power,
the glory, the splendour, and the majesty;
for everything in heaven and on earth is yours.
All things come from you,
and of your own do we give you.
Parish Giving Scheme Ring 0333 002 1271.
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.
You will need your bank details
and SMR’s name & code: St Mary Redcliffe; 050605010
Standing Orders
On line donations
These can be set up by contacting your bank.
SMR PCC account details are:
Sort Code 56-00-40 Account Number 00321710.
Use the donate button on the church website
FINAL HYMN
We sing the final hymn which can be found on the weekly sheet
BLESSING
God grant to the living, grace;
to the departed, rest;
to the Church, the Queen, the Commonwealth, and all humanity, peace and concord;
and to us and all his servants, life everlasting;
and the blessing of God almighty,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
come down upon you wherever you are
and remain with you now and always.
Amen.
DISMISSAL
Until we meet again, let us live within the peace of Christ.
Amen.
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