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Opening Hymn - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation #390
Opening Acclamation - The Rev. Ryan Mails
Blessed be our God.
For ever and ever. Amen.
Song of Praise - Praise my soul, the king of heaven #410
Connie Mayo and vocalists from St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, Deer Isle
The Collect of the Day - Sam Allen
Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The First Lesson: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 - Mickey Jacoba
Thus says the Lord God: I myself will search for my sheep, and will seek them out. As shepherds seek out their flocks when they are among their scattered sheep, so I will seek out my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places to which they have been scattered on a day of clouds and thick darkness. I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries, and will bring them into their own land; and I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, by the watercourses, and in all the inhabited parts of the land. I will feed them with good pasture, and the mountain heights of Israel shall be their pasture;
there they shall lie down in good grazing land, and they shall feed on rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will make them lie down, says the Lord God. I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy. I will feed them with justice.
Therefore, thus says the Lord God to them: I myself will judge between the fat sheep and the lean sheep. Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the weak animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep.
I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David shall be prince among them; I, the Lord, have spoken.
Psalm 100 - The Rev. Dr. Brent Was
Jubilate Deo
1 Be joyful in the Lord, all you lands; *
serve the Lord with gladness
and come before his presence with a song.
2 Know this: The Lord himself is God; *
he himself has made us, and we are his;
we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.
3 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise; *
give thanks to him and call upon his Name.
4 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; *
and his faithfulness endures from age to age.
The Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 - The Rev. Donna Downs
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.
Glory to you, Lord Christ
Jesus said, "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. Then the king will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?' And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.' Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'You that are accursed, depart from me into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not give me clothing, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not take care of you?' Then he will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.' And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."
The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to you, Lord Christ
The Sermon - The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown, Bishop of Maine
The Nicene Creed - The Rev. Ryan Mails
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father,
who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers of the People - The Rev. Kerry Mansir, Catherine and Sarah Mansir
Father, we pray for the Church
That we all may be one.
Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you;
That your Name may be glorified by all people.
We pray for all bishops (especially our Bishop Thomas, and all), priests, and deacons;
That they may be faithful ministers of your Word and Sacraments.
We pray for all who govern and hold authority in the nations of the world;
That there may be justice and peace on the earth.
Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;
That our works may find favor in your sight.
Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble;
That they may be delivered from their distress.
Give to the departed eternal rest;
Let light perpetual shine upon them.
We praise you for your saints who have entered into joy;
May we also come to share in your heavenly kingdom.
Let us pray for our own needs and those of others.
Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Confession and Absolution - The Rev. Canon Nancy Moore
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed
by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your Name, Amen.
Almighty God, have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.
The Peace - Ben and Sylvia Cooke
The peace of the Lord be always with you
And also with you
The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A, BCP p.361 - The Reverend Nathan Ferrell
The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
Celebrant Lift up your hearts.
People We lift them to the Lord.
Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People It is right to give him thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always
and every where to give thanks to you,
Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth. Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.
Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Holy and gracious God: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Maker of all.
He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a perfect sacrifice for the whole world.
On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Savior Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me."
After supper Jesus took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, 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. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me."
Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O God, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. recalling Christ's death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.
All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory is yours, Almighty God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Lord's Prayer - Heather and Gary Sylvester
As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name,
your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread - The Reverend Nathan Ferrell
Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.
A Prayer for Spiritual Communion - Ben Cooke
From St. Augustine's Prayer Book
In union, Blessed Jesus, with the faithful gathered at every altar of Your Church where Your blessed body and blood are offered, I long to offer You praise and thanksgiving. I believe that You are truly present in the Holy Sacrament. And since I cannot at this time receive communion, I pray You to come into my heart, my soul, and my mind. I unite myself to You, and embrace You with all the affections of my soul. Let nothing separate me from You; let me serve You in this life until, by Your grace, I join You in Your reign of unending peace. Amen.
Communion music - Musicians from St. Michael's, Auburn
Prayer of Thanks and Mission - Michael Gleason
Almighty and ever living God,
we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; and for assuring us in these holy mysteries that we are living members of the Body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. And now, Father, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. To him, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Dedication of Kneelers - The Very Rev. Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh
The Blessing - The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown, Bishop of Maine
Dismissal - The Rev. Mary Lee Wile
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Postlude: Alleluia Sing to Jesus #460 - Joel Pierce, organ
Participants from across the Episcopal Diocese of Maine:
The Rt. Rev. Thomas James Brown, Bishop of Maine
Sam Allen, Senior Warden, The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland
Benjamin Cooke, Postulant, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Newcastle
The Rev. Donna Downs, Priest in Charge, Trinity Episcopal Church, Castine
The Rev. Nathan Ferrell, Rector, The Episcopal Church of Saint Mary, Falmouth
Michael P. Gleason, SMSgt (Ret) USAF, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Brewer
The Rev. Ryan Mails, Rector, St. George's Episcopal Church, York Harbor
The Rev. Kerry Mansir, Rector, Christ Church, Gardiner
Catherine Mansir, Christ Church, Gardiner
Sarah Mansir, Christ Church, Gardiner
Mickey Jacoba, St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, Deer Isle
The Rev. Cn. Nancy Moore, Rector, Christ Church, Norway/Pastor,
Trinity Lutheran, So. Paris
The Very Rev. Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean,
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland
Heather Sylvester, Postulant, and Gary,
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, Yarmouth
The Rev. Dr. Brent Was, Rector,
St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church, Blue Hill
The Rev. Mary Lee Wile, Deacon, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Brunswick
Musicians:
Connie Mayo, Music Director,
St. Brendan the Navigator Episcopal Church, Deer Isle and vocalists,
Joel Pierce, Director of Music, St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Cape Elizabeth
St. Michael's Auburn Musicians:
Melanie Lee, Susan Trask, Woody Trask, Jonathan Whitmore
Production Team:
Worship Designer & Project Manager:
Katie Clark, Director of Communications,
Episcopal Diocese of Maine
Video Editor:
Mark Spahr, Consultant for Social Media, Episcopal Diocese of Maine
Additional Photography
Michael P. Gleason
Mark Spahr
The Rev. Mary Lee Wile |
