The Parish Churches of St James the Great, Hanslopeand Ss Simon & Jude, Castlethorpe

“Jesus passed and John stared at him and said,“Look, there is the lamb of God”.

Hearing this the two disciples followed Jesus.”John 1:35

Epiphany 2The Second Sunday

in Ordinary TimeCelebrant & Preacher: Fr Gary Ecclestone SSC

Welcome to today’s livestreamed Sunday Parish Mass

O WORSHIP the KingAll glorious above;O gratefully singHis power and his love:Our Shield and Defender,The Ancient of days,Pavilioned in splendour,And girded with praise.O tell of his might,O sing of his grace,Whose robe is the light,Whose canopy space.His chariots of wrathThe deep thunder-clouds form,And dark is his pathOn the wings of the storm.

This earth, with its storeOf wonders untold,Almighty, thy powerHath founded of old:Hath stablished it fastBy a changeless decree,And round it hath cast,Like a mantle, the sea.

Frail children of dust,And feeble as frail,In thee do we trust,Nor find thee to fail;Thy mercies how tender!How firm to the end!Our Maker, Defender,

Redeemer, and Friend.O measureless Might,Ineffable Love,While angels delightTo hymn thee above,Thy humbler creation,Though feeble their lays,With true adorationShall sing to thy praise. Words: Robert Grant (1779-1838)

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

The Lord be with you And also with you

The Priest welcomes everyone to the service.

PRAYERS OF PENITENCE AND FORGIVENESSThe grace of God has dawned upon the worldthrough our Saviour Jesus Christ,who sacrificed himself for us to purify a people as his own.Let us now confess our sins.All kneel and silence is kept for personal reflectionLord Jesus, you are mighty God and Prince of peace:Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.Lord Jesus, you are Son of God and Son of Mary:Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.Lord Jesus, you are Word made fleshand splendour of the Father:Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

May the God of all healing and forgiveness draw you to himself, that you may behold the glory of His Son, the Word made flesh, and be cleansed from all your sinsthrough Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

All stand to say the Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,and peace to his 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.

All remain standing

THE COLLECTLet us pray A moment for silent reflection is kept

Almighty ever-living God,who govern all things,both in heaven and on earth,mercifully hear the pleading of your peopleand bestow your peace on our times.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

SitTHE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING 1 Samuel 3:3-10,19

This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to GodPSALM Psalm 40Response: Here I am Lord! I come to do your will,

SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 6:13-15,17-20This is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to Godall stand Alleluia, alleluia!Speak, Lord, your servant is listening:you have the message of eternal life. Alleluia

The Lord be with you And also with you.

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John (John 1:35-42)Glory to you, O Lord.

This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise to you, O Christ

THE SERMONAfter which a period of silence is keptTHE CREED

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 men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,and was made man.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 and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified.He 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

THE PRAYERS Kneel or sit

These words may be used: Lord in your mercy hear our prayerorLord, hear us Lord, graciously hear us.orRest eternal grant unto them O Lordand let light perpetual shine upon them

Let us join our prayers with those of Our Lady, Mother of the Word made flesh, as we greet her and say:

Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Merciful Father, Accept these prayers for the sake of your son,our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

THE PEACEOur Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace, of the increase of hisgovernment and of peace, there shall be no end.

The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you.

THE MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENTAlleluya, sing to Jesus,His the sceptre, his the throne;Alleluya, his the triumph,His the victory alone:Hark the songs of peaceful SionThunder like a mighty flood;Jesus out of every nation,Hath redeemed us by his blood.

Alleluya, not as orphansAre we left in sorrow now;Alleluya, he is near us,Faith believes, nor questions how;Though the cloud from sight received himWhen the forty days were o'er,Shall our hearts forget his promise,'I am with you evermore'?

Alleluya, Bread of Angels,Thou on earth our food, our stay;Alleluya, here the sinfulFlee to thee from day to day;Intercessor, Friend of sinners,

Earth's Redeemer, plead for me,Where the songs of all the sinlessSweep across the crystal sea.

Alleluya, King eternal,Thee the Lord of lords we own;Alleluya, born of Mary,Earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne:Thou within the veil hast entered,Robed in flesh, our great High Priest;Thou on earth both Priest and VictimIn the Eucharistic Feast. Words: W. Chatterton Dix (1837-1898)

Pray my brothers and sisters that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Almighty Father.May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all His Church.Grant us, O Lord, we pray, that we may participate worthily in these mysteries, for whenever the memorial of this sacrifice is celebratedthe work of our redemption is accomplished. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

The Lord be with youAnd also with youLift up your heartsWe lift them to the LordLet us give thanks to the Lord our GodIt is right to give him thanks and praiseAll kneel or sit All honour and praise be yours always and everywhere,mighty creator, ever-living God,through Jesus Christ your only Son our Lord:for at this time we celebrate your glory made present in our midst.In the coming of the magi

the King of all the world was revealed to the nations.In the waters of baptism Jesus was revealed as the Christ,the Saviour sent to redeem us.In the water made wine the new creation was revealed at the wedding feast. Poverty was turned to riches, sorrow into joy.Therefore with all the angels of heavenwe lift our voices to proclaim the glory of your nameand proclaim our joyful hymn of praise: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.Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness; grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and wine may become the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ;who in the same night that he was betrayed,took bread and gave you thanks;

he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:

TAKE, EAT; THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU; DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.

In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying:

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.Great is the mystery of faithChrist has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption. As we bring before you this bread and this cup, we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.

Lord, may this sacrifice,which has made our peace with you,advance the peace and salvation of all the world.Strengthen in faith your pilgrim Church on earth;your servant Jonathan our bishop, and all the bishops.Welcome into your kingdom our departed brothers and sisters, and all who have left this world in your friendship.

Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of Holy Mary, Mother of God, of James, Simon & Jude, and all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever, through Jesus Christ our Lord;by whom, and with whom, and in whom,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.

As our Saviour Christ commanded and taught, together we pray:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by 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 for ever and ever. Amen.We break this bread to share in the body of Christthough we are many we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,grant us peace.THE INVITATIONBehold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those who are called to his supper.Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,but only say the word and I shall be healed.

The Body of Christ Amen!The Blood of Christ Amen!

You have prepared a table before me,and how precious is the chalice that quenches my thirst.AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION FOR THOSE AT HOMESpiritual Communion is a Christian practice of desiring union with Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. It is used as a preparation for Mass and by individuals who cannot receive Holy Communion.

Say the following prayerfully and quietly before saying the Prayer for Spiritual Communion:Jesus my Lord, I thee adore, O make me love thee more and more.Come to my heart Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee.

A deep silence is kept

HYMN Just as I am, without one pleaBut that thy blood was shed for me,And that thou bidd'st me come to thee,O Lamb of God, I come.Just as I am, though tossed aboutWith many a conflict, many a doubt,Fightings within, and fears without,O Lamb of God, I come.Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;Sight, riches, healing of the mind,Yea all I need, in thee to find,O Lamb of God, I come.Just as I am, thou wilt receive,Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve:Because thy promise I believe,O Lamb of God, I come! I come!Just as I am (thy love unknownHas broken every barrier down),Now to be thine, yea thine alone,O Lamb of God, I come.Just as I am, of that free loveThe breadth, length, depth and height to prove,Here for a season then above,O Lamb of God, I come. Words: Charlotte Elliot (1789-1871)

A deep silence is kept

Prayer after CommunionPour on us, O Lord, the Spirit of your love,and in your kindnessmake those you have nourishedby this one heavenly Bread

one in mind and heart.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of you Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.Please standBLESSING AND DISMISSALThe Lord be with you And also with youBow your heads and pray for God’s blessingMay God the Father, who led the wise men by the shining of a starto find the Christ, the Light from Light,lead you also in your pilgrimage to find the Lord. Amen.May God the Son,who turned water into wine at the wedding feast at Cana,transform your lives and make glad your hearts. Amen.May God the Holy Spirit,who came upon the beloved Son at his baptism in the river Jordan,pour out his gifts on youwho have come to the waters of new birth. Amen.

And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

Go in the light and peace of Christ Thanks be to GodHYMN

All my hope on God is founded;He doth still my trust renew.Me through change and chance he guideth,Only good and only true.God unknown,

He aloneCalls my heart to be his own.Pride of man and earthly glory,Sword and crown betray his trust;What with care and toil he buildeth,Tower and temple, fall to dustBut God's power,Hour by hour,Is my temple and my tower.

God's great goodness aye endureth,Deep his wisdom, passing thought:Splendour, light and life attend him,Beauty springeth out of naught.EvermoreFrom his storeNew-born worlds rise and adore.

Daily doth th'Almighty giverBounteous gifts on us bestow;His desire our soul delighteth,Pleasure leads us where we go.Love doth standAt his hand;Joy doth wait on his command.

Still from man to God eternalSacrifice of praise be done,High above all praises praisingFor the gift of Christ his Son.Christ doth callOne and all:Ye who follow shall not fall.

Words: Joachim Neander Tr. Robert Bridges

THE ANGELUSA PRAYER IN THANKSGIVING FOR THE INCARNATION

The Angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary: And she conceived by the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it unto me according to Thy word. Hail Mary . . . And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us. Hail Mary . . . Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that as we have known the Incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by His Cross and Passion may we be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

WORSHIP & EVENTS JANUARY 17TH-23RD

9.00am Mass Live Onlinefrom the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

www.walsinghamanglican.org.uk/worship/sunday-mass-live-stream/

Sunday Schoolvia Zoom at 9.30am

Zoom Coffee & Natter 12.15pmMeeting ID: 933 487 4337 Passcode: Rosary

5.00pm Parish MassLivestreamed from The Vicarage

6.00pm Shrine Prayers live from Walsingham online

--CHURCH ACTIVITIES IN LOCKDOWN --Mini Angels

A Support Group for New Parents. Book in advance (limited to 15) Mondays at St James, Hanslope 9.15am

Little Angels LivestreamOlder pre-school: Little Angels online Mondays at 2.00pm. Information about Under 5s work contact Jan: MK 510613

Following the SilenceMonday at 4.45pm via Zoom.

Contact Andrea: ah.kingston@btinternet.com

The Art of Advent & ChristmasWednesdays at 8.00pm via Zoom

Explorer CourseThursdays at 7.30pm via Zoom from November 5th

Pop in and PraySt James is open on Thursdays 7.30-8.30pmMaria and Sue will be on duty to greet you.

CraftivistsFridays at 9.15am online. Contact Katharine 07951 501489

Youth Drop InFridays at 4.30pm via Zoom

For Full Details:www.stjameshanslope.org 01908 337936

CANDLEMASCandlemas, the last day of the Christmas and Epiphany

season will be celebrated a day later than usualon Wednesday 3rd February at 7.30pm with a Benefice

Solemn Mass & Procession at 7.30pm at St James

ASH WEDNESDAYWe shall mark the start of Lent on

Wednesday 17th February with a Benefice Massat 7.30pm at St James

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Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England (2000) (including the Psalter as published with Common Worship); The Christian Year: Calendar, Lectionary and Collects (1997, 1998, 1999); material from which is included in this service, are copyright © The Archbishops’ Council. The text of the copyright hymns in this Mass are reproduced under CCLI licence number 1072483