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Noonday Service for Tuesday, May 9, 2023 - Gregory of Nazianzus
Bishop and Theologian, 389

Officiant O God, make speed to save us.
People O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. ALLELUIA!

Psalm 19:7–14

Caeli enarrant

7 The law of the Lord is perfect
and revives the soul; *
the testimony of the Lord is sure
and gives wisdom to the innocent.
8 The statutes of the Lord are just
and rejoice the heart; *
the commandment of the Lord is clear
and gives light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is clean
and endures for ever; *
the judgments of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
more than much fine gold, *
sweeter far than honey,
than honey in the comb.
11 By them also is your servant enlightened, *
and in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can tell how often he offends? *
cleanse me from my secret faults.
13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins;
let them not get dominion over me; *
then shall I be whole and sound,
and innocent of a great offense.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my
heart be acceptable in your sight, *
O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Scripture John 8:25–32
The Pharisees said to Jesus, "Who are you?" Jesus said to them, "Why do I speak to you at all? I have much to say about you and much to condemn; but the one who sent me is true, and I declare to the world what I have heard from him." They did not understand that he was speaking to them about the Father. So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own, but I speak these things as the Father instructed me. And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him." As he was saying these things, many believed in him.

Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."

Thanks be to God.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Let us pray in the words Jesus 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, and the power,
And the glory forever. Amen

The Collect
Lord, hear our prayer; And let our cry come to you. Let us pray.

Almighty God, who has revealed to your Church your eternal Being of glorious majesty and perfect love as one God in Trinity of Persons: Give us grace that, like your bishop Gregory of Nazianzus, we may continue steadfast in the confession of this faith, and constant in our worship of you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen

I invite your own intercessions and thanksgivings at this time… (pause in silence)
Healing prayers for Lee, Rose, John, Shelley, Jeri, and Scott. For Candi, Diana Springer, Mark White, Tom and family, Jolene Wiliams, Todd Garrett, Michael, Kelly Bee and her family, Sandy, Jessica & Paul. For victims of natural disasters and global climate change. For victims of gun violence and mass shootings, especially those at the Mall in Texas, their families and their communities. For all 1st responders, Police, Firemen, EMS, and Medical Professionals. For peace in Ukraine. For the release of our prisoners of war in Iran and Russia. For those suffering from COVID (and any other illness). For those on Faith Journeys. For each of us, that we may practice your command to “love one another''. AND FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS TODAY. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer

Grant, almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, especially Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Vice President, the Congress, the Courts; and the people of all the nations and their leaders, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another, treat each other with forbearance, reason, and compassion, and serve the common good.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Give us a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us; especially Michael, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Sean our Bishop; Adam our rector; Erin our Deacon; our church staff.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; Gay, Michael, give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints, especially St. John, in your eternal kingdom. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen

Officiant Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.

*The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. Also prayers from Forwardmovement. org, The Mission of St Clare online. Episcopalchurch. org Wikipedia. Espicopalcafe. com ... See MoreSee Less

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Noonday Service for Monday, May 8, 2023 - the feast of Julian of Norwich
Mystic and Theologian, c.1417

Officiant O God, make speed to save us.
People O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as
it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. ALLELUIA!

Psalm 27:1-9 Dominus illuminatio
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom then shall I fear? *
the Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom then shall I be afraid?
2 When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, *
it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who
stumbled and fell.
3 Though an army should encamp against me, *
yet my heart shall not be afraid;
4 And though war should rise up against me, *
yet will I put my trust in him.
5 One thing have I asked of the Lord;
one thing I seek; *
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;
6 To behold the fair beauty of the Lord *
and to seek him in his temple.
7 For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe
in his shelter; *
he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling
and set me high upon a rock.
8 Even now he lifts up my head *
above my enemies round about me.
9 Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation
with sounds of great gladness; *
I will sing and make music to the Lord.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: *
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

Scripture John 4:21–26
Jesus said to the Samaritan, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such as these to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When he comes, he will proclaim all things to us.” Jesus said to her, “I am he, the one who is speaking to you.”
Thanks be to God.

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Let us pray in the words Jesus 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, and the power,
And the glory forever. Amen

The Collect
Lord, hear our prayer; And let our cry come to you. Let us pray.

Triune God, Father and Mother to us all, who showed your servant Julian revelations of your nurturing and sustaining love: Move our hearts, like hers, to seek you above all things, for in giving us yourself you give us all. Amen

I invite your own intercessions and thanksgivings at this time… (pause in silence)
Healing prayers for Rose, John, Shelley, Jeri, and Scott. For Candi, Diana Springer, Mark White, Tom and family, Jolene Wiliams, Todd Garrett, Michael, Kelly Bee and her family, Sandy, Jessica & Paul. For victims of natural disasters and global climate change. For victims of gun violence and mass shootings, especially those at the Mall in Texas, their families and their communities. For all 1st responders, Police, Firemen, EMS, and Medical Professionals. For peace in Ukraine. For the release of our prisoners of war in Iran and Russia. For those suffering from COVID (and any other illness). For those on Faith Journeys. For each of us, that we may practice your command to “love one another''. AND FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS TODAY. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer

Grant, almighty God, that all who confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Guide the people of this land, especially Joe Biden, President of the United States, the Vice President, the Congress, the Courts; and the people of all the nations and their leaders, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one another, treat each other with forbearance, reason, and compassion, and serve the common good.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Give us a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one another as he loves us; especially Michael, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; Sean our Bishop; Adam our rector; Erin our Deacon; our church staff.
Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; Gay, Michael, give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring them the joy of your salvation. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints, especially St. John, in your eternal kingdom. Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen

Officiant Let us bless the Lord.
People Thanks be to God.

*The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel lessons are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA, and used by permission. The Collects, Psalms, and Canticles are from the Book of Common Prayer, 1979. Also prayers from Forwardmovement. org, The Mission of St Clare online. Episcopalchurch. org Wikipedia. Espicopalcafe. com ... See MoreSee Less

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