Ante-Communion, Rite II --- Easter Sunday
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The Sunday of the Resurrection
according to the Book of Common Prayer (p. 355)
12 April 2020
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Preparing for the Liturgy
Choose an Officiant and a reader. Light a candle.
We Gather in God’s Name
Greeting
Officiant:
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
People:
The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia!
The Collect for Purity
Officiant:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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.
Gloria in excelsis
Officiant and People:
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to God’s people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you,
we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.Lord Jesus Christ,
only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
Salutation and Collect
Officiant:
The Lord be with you.
People:
And also with you.
Officiant:
Let us pray.
Almighty God, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
We Hear God’s Word
The First Lesson — Jeremiah 31:1-6 NRSV
Lector:
A reading from the prophet Jeremiah.
At that time, says the Lord, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. Thus says the Lord: The people who survived the sword found grace in the wilderness; when Israel sought for rest, the Lord appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you. Again I will build you, and you shall be built, O virgin Israel! Again you shall take your tambourines, and go forth in the dance of the merrymakers. Again you shall plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria; the planters shall plant, and shall enjoy the fruit. For there shall be a day when sentinels will call in the hill country of Ephraim:
“Come, let us go up to Zion,
to the Lord our God.”The word of the Lord.
People:
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 — Confitemini Domino — (BCP 760)
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *
his mercy endures for ever.
2 Let Israel now proclaim, *
“His mercy endures for ever."14 The Lord is my strength and my song, *
and he has become my salvation.
15 There is a sound of exultation and victory *
in the tents of the righteous:16 “The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! *
the right hand of the Lord is exalted!
the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!”
17 I shall not die, but live, *
and declare the works of the Lord.18 The Lord has punished me sorely, *
but he did not hand me over to death.
19 Open for me the gates of righteousness; *
I will enter them;
I will offer thanks to the Lord.20 “This is the gate of the Lord; *
he who is righteous may enter.”
21 I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *
and have become my salvation.22 The same stone which the builders rejected *
has become the chief cornerstone.
23 This is the Lord’s doing, *
and it is marvelous in our eyes.All say together:
24 On this day the Lord has acted; *
we will rejoice and be glad in it.
The Second Lesson — Acts 10:34-43 NRSV
Lector:
A reading from the book of Acts.
Peter began to speak to Cornelius and the other Gentiles: “I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ–he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced: how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”
The word of the Lord.
People:
Thanks be to God.
Canticle 13 — A Song of Praise – Benedictus es, Domine
Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; *
you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
Glory to you for the radiance of your holy Name; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; *
on the throne of your majesty, glory to you.
Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.Glory to you, beholding the depths; *
in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever.
The Third Lesson — John 20:1-18 NRSV
Lector:
A reading from John’s Gospel.
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes.
But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
The word of the Lord.
People:
Thanks be to God.
A brief homily, spiritual conversation, or moment of silence may be placed here.
We Respond in Faith
The people stand as able.
The Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Officiant:
Do you reaffirm your renunciation of evil and renew your commitment to Jesus Christ?
People:
I do.
Officiant:
Do you believe in God the Father?
People:
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Officiant:
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People:
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Officiant:
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People:
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Officiant:
Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Officiant:
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Officiant:
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Officiant:
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Officiant:
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Officiant:
May Almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us a new birth by water and the Holy Spirit, and bestowed upon us the forgiveness of sins, keep us in eternal life by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
The Prayers of the People
Offciant:
Joined by the newly baptized in Christ, and filled with joy on this queen of feasts, let us offer prayers to God who fills the darkness of the world with the light of Christ, responding, Glory and praise to you O Living God.
Leader:
That Christ may fill us with the joy and happiness of his holy resurrection, and that we may enter the chamber of the divine wedding feast and rejoice without limit with the angels and saints. In the name of Christ, we pray.
People:
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Leader:
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and the People of the Land of the Holy One; and in the Diocese of New Jersey, we pray for Clergy in Transition, members and ministry of the Committee on Deceased members, the Board of Consultation, and the Episcopal Church Women. In the name of Christ, we pray.
People:
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Leader:
For Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church; William, our diocesan bishop; John, our Deacon; Todd, our Rector; and all other ministers; in the name of Christ, we pray.
People:
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Leader:
For this country, all nations and their leaders, including Donald, our President; members of the U.S. Congress, Phil, our Governor, and John, our mayor. In the name of Christ, we pray:
People:
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Leader:
For the Borough of Glassboro and its residents including students, faculty and staff of Rowan University and Glassboro Public Schools. In the name of Christ, we pray:
People:
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Leader:
For justice, mercy, and peace in all the world. In the name of Christ, we pray:
People:
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Leader:
For all who are tempted, oppressed, afflicted, or in need. We pray for all those on our parish prayer list… In the name of Christ, we pray:
People:
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Leader:
For the dying and the dead, and for those who mourn, remembering the faithfully departed from our parish family: Marilyn and Donald. In the name of Christ, we pray:
People:
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Leader:
That our Savior may grant us triumph over our visible and invisible enemies and that with Christ we may crush beneath our feet the prince of darkness and all evil powers. In the name of Christ, we pray:
People:
Glory and praise to you, O living God.
Leader:
Remembering our most glorious and blessed Virgin Mary, blessed Thomas, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ.
People:
To you, O Lord.
Officiant:
Blessed are you, O Lord our God, who destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light. Hear our prayers which we offer in the hope of eternal glory, and grant that we who have received new life in baptism may live for ever in the joy of the resurrection. Glory to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and always and unto the ages of ages.
People:
Amen.
Officiant:
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Officiant and People:
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,
for ever and ever. Amen.
The Peace
Officiant:
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People:
And also with you.