The Church of Our Saviour The Redeemer
25 Lake Avenue South, Stoney Creek
The Rev. Canon Bahman Kalantari
Friday, April 26th
Opening Hymn:
In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
O God, make speed to save us.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
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The Invitatory
Sing for joy, heavens and earth;
break forth, O mountains, into singing!
Our Abba, the Father of all, has comforted the people
and will have compassion for the ones who are suffering.
Come out! The imprisoned shall have freedom.
Show yourselves! Those who live in darkness
will see the light of day.
Abba will feed us and protect us;
Jesus, will guide us and ease our way.
Glory be given to our Protector
because God - Abba, Son, Spirit- will never forget us;
we are inscribed in the palm of Abba’s hands!
Sing for joy!
The Comforter has love and compassion for us.
Hallelujah!
Preparation
Jesus, if I stray,
show me my fault,
forgive my sin,
and set me rightly on your path.
Keep me on the way of the cross,
and lead me to the eternal joy of Easter. Amen.
Te Deum
We praise you O God, we confess you as the Lord;
all creation worships you, the Father everlasting.
To you all angels cry aloud, the heavens and all the powers it holds;
to you cherubim and seraphim cry in endless praise:
Holy, holy, Holy Lord, God of Hosts,
heaven and earth are full of the majesty of your glory.
The glorious company of the apostles praise you,
the noble fellowship of the prophets praise you,
the white-robed army of martyrs praise you,
the holy Church throughout all the world confesses you:
the Father of infinite majesty,
your venerable, true, and only Son,
and the Holy Spirit, the Comforter.
You are the King of glory, O Christ.
You are the everlasting Son of the Father.
When you took it upon yourself to deliver man,
you did not disdain the virgin’s womb.
When you had overcome the sting of death,
you opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
You are seated at the right hand of God in the glory of the Father.
We believe that you will come to be our judge.
We therefore beg you to help your servants,
whom you have redeemed with your Most Precious Blood.
Make them to be numbered with your saints in glory everlasting.
O Lord save your people and bless your inheritance.
Govern them and exalt them forever.
Day by day we magnify you,
and we worship your name, forever and ever.
Be pleased, O Lord, to keep us this day without sin.
Have mercy on us, O Lord; have mercy upon us.
O Lord, let your mercy be upon us, as we place our trust in you.
In you, O Lord, have I put my trust, let me never be put to shame
Hymn:
Today’s Gospel
Matthew 10:37-42
Jesus said to his disciples: “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.
“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
Holy Word, Holy Wisdom
Statement of Faith (Hebrews 1:1-4)
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. So he became as much superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is superior to theirs.
The Lord's Prayer
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.
Prayers of Intercession
Let us not cease to give thanks to God
who has seated the resurrected
and ascended Christ
at the right hand of the Holy One in power
and great glory.
Let us pray.
We give thanks to you, O God,
in this and every age,
for the healing power at work in Christ
to fill our world with grace.
O risen God, fill us with your power.
We pray for our world, for all leaders, people,
and nations,
that they may exercise a spirit of wisdom
as we serve the common good.
Shield all who suffer from the terrors of violence and war;
bring them to safety and new life in you.
Make us one family gathered up in your love
and clothed in the power of your peace.
O risen God, fill us with your power.
We pray for all who long to experience the
immeasurable power of your love.
Open our hearts to sing your praises and to share
the story of your blessing,
that all may come to know our living and ascended Christ.
O risen God, fill us with your power.
Bless your people everywhere with food, shelter, healthcare,
and employment sufficient for our flourishing,
that all may thrive together by the riches of your grace,
and fill us with a joy for justice
that inspires us to do our part for the prosperity of all.
O risen God, fill us with your power.
We pray for all in sickness or in need,
that they may know your healing love and the power of Christ
to bring life in the most difficult times.
Keep us mindful of the hope and great power that we have in you
as we offer your healing to others.
O risen God, fill us with your power.
We pray for all who have died,
that, together, you will bring us to our glorious inheritance of Christ,
the one who fills all in all.
O risen God, fill us with your power.
All this we pray in the name of him who was raised
to live and reign in power for us,
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Closing Prayer
May the love of Abba pursue us,
the light of Christ enfold us,
and the Holy Spirit keep us;
as we dwell in the house of the Lord
our whole life long. Amen.
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