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

St Michael & All Angelslive from The Vicarage at 5.30pm

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A bell rings and the first hymn is said (at home you may wish to sing)

1 Ye watchers and ye holy ones,Bright Seraphs, Cherubim and Thrones,

Raise the glad strain, Alleluya!Cry out Dominions, Princedoms, Powers,Virtues, Archangels, Angels’ choirs,

Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya!

2 O higher than the Cherubim,More glorious than the Seraphim,

Lead their praises, Alleluya!Thou Bearer of the eternal Word,Most gracious, magnify the Lord,

Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya!

3 Respond, ye souls in endless rest,Ye Patriarchs and Prophets blest,

Alleluya, Alleluya!Ye holy Twelve, ye Martyrs strong,All Saints triumphant, raise the song

Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya!

4 O friends, in gladness let us sing,Supernal anthems echoing,

Alleluya, Alleluya!To God the Father, God the Son,And God the Spirit, Three in One,

Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya, Alleluya! Athelstan Riley (1858-

1945)Entrance AntiphonBless the Lord, all you his angels, mighty in power,fulfilling his word, and heeding his voice.

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

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The Lord be with you And also with youCONFESSION AND GOD’S ASSURANCE OF SINS FORGIVEN

We have come to Mount Zion, the city of the living God,the heavenly Jerusalem, to myriads of angels,to God, the judge of all,and to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant.Silence is kept for personal reflection.Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory.Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.Woe is me, for I am lost; I am a person of unclean lips.Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.Our guilt is taken away, and our sin is forgiven.Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

May Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS 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,

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Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

The COLLECT (THE PRAYER FOR THE DAY) and the Priest introduces a short period of silent prayer with the words “Let us pray” Everlasting God,you have ordained and constituted the ministries of angels and men in a wonderful order:grant that as your holy angels always serve you in heaven,so, at your command, they may help and defend us on earth;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.Amen

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

FIRST READINGApocalypse 12:7-12Michael with his angels attacked the dragon

Now war broke out in heaven, when Michael with his angels attacked the dragon. The dragon fought back with his angels, but they were defeated and driven out of heaven. The great dragon, the primeval serpent, known as the devil or Satan, who had deceived all the world, was hurled down to the earth and his angels were hurled down with him. Then I heard a voice shout from heaven, ‘Victory and power and empire for ever have been won by our God, and all authority for his Christ, now that the persecutor, who accused our brothers day and night before our God, has been brought down. They have triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the witness of their martyrdom, because even in the face of death they would not cling to life. Let the heavens rejoice and all who live there.’

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This is the Word of the LordThanks be to GodResponsorial PsalmPsalm 137(138):1-5

In the presence of the angels I will bless you, O Lord.

I thank you, Lord, with all my heart:you have heard the words of my mouth.In the presence of the angels I will bless you.I will adore before your holy temple.

In the presence of the angels I will bless you, O Lord.

I thank you for your faithfulness and love,which excel all we ever knew of you.On the day I called, you answered;you increased the strength of my soul.

In the presence of the angels I will bless you, O Lord.

All earth’s kings shall thank youwhen they hear the words of your mouth.They shall sing of the Lord’s ways:‘How great is the glory of the Lord!’

In the presence of the angels I will bless you, O Lord.

GOSPEL Alleluia, alleluia!Give thanks to the Lord, all his hosts,his servants who do his will.Alleluia!

The Lord be with you and also with you

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John Glory to you, O Lord.

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John 1:47-51You will see heaven laid open, and the Son of ManWhen Jesus saw Nathanael coming he said of him, ‘There is an Israelite who deserves the name, incapable of deceit.’ ‘How do you know me?’ said Nathanael. ‘Before Philip came to call you,’ said Jesus ‘I saw you under the fig tree.’ Nathanael answered, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of God, you are the King of Israel.’ Jesus replied, ‘You believe that just because I said: I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.’ And then he added ‘I tell you most solemnly, you will see heaven laid open and, above the Son of Man, the angels of God ascending and descending.’

At the end: This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

THE PRAYERSLord hear us Lord graciously hear us

Rest eternal grant unto them O Lordand let light perpetual shine upon them

The following may be added:We join our prayers with those of Our Lady, Consoler of the Afflicted, Mother of the resurrection Christ as we greet her and say: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.

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

THE PEACEHear again the song of the angels:‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace.’

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The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you. THE MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENT

It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old,From angels bending near the earth, to touch their harps of gold;“Peace on the earth, good will to men, from Heaven’s all gracious King.”The world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing.

Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled,And still their heavenly music floats o’er all the weary world;Above its sad and lowly plains,they bend on hovering wing,And ever over its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing.

Yet with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long;Beneath the angel strain have rolled two thousand years of wrong;And man, at war with man, hears not the love-song which they bring;O hush the noise, ye men of strife and hear the angels sing.

And ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low,Who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow,Look now! For glad and golden hours

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come swiftly on the wing.O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!For lo! The days are hastening on, by prophet-bards foretold,When with the ever circling years comes round the age of gold;When peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendours fling,And the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing.

Edmund Sears (1810-1876)OFFERTORY PRAYERS 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.We offer you a sacrifice of praise, O Lord,humbly entreating, that, as these gifts are borne by the ministry of Angels into the presence of your majesty,so you may receive them favourablyand make them profitable for our salvation.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

The Lord be with you and also with you.Lift up your hearts.We lift them to the Lord.Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

All kneel

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It is indeed right and good, our duty and our salvation,always and everywhere to give you thanks,Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,through your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.You reveal your wise purpose for the salvation of the human raceby assigning to the angels and archangelsthe ministry of your steadfast love and protection.While they contemplate your glory,standing before you and singing your praise,they keep a faithful vigil for us, guarding us along the way that leads to life, and guiding us towards the kingdom of your light.

In joyful gladness we unite our voices with theirsand sing the ageless hymn of your 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 winemay become the body and bloodof 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,

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WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THEFORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS, AS OFTEN AS YOU DRINK IT,IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.Great is the mystery of Faith:All sayChrist has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come againAnd 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 n our bishop, and all the bishops.

Welcome into your kingdom our departedbrothers 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 Mary, the virgin Mother of God, of James, Simon & Jude, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel and all the heavenly host, may praise and glorify you for ever,

through Jesus Christ our Lord;10

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.

All say 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, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ.Though 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 INVITATION

Behold 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,

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but only say the word and I shall be healed.

I will thank you, Lord, with all my heart;in the presence of the Angels I will praise you. 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 moreCome to my heart Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee.

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A deep silence is keptHoly, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,Who was, and is, and evermore shall be.

Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee,Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Reginald Heber (1783-1826)

A POST-COMMUNION PRAYER

Having been nourished with heavenly Bread,we beseech you humbly, O Lord,that, drawing from it new strength,under the faithful protection of your Angels,we may advance boldly along the way of salvation.Through Christ our Lord.Amen.

THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

The Lord be with youand also with you

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Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing.

God bring you to the homethat Christ prepares for all who love him.Amen.God give you the will to live each dayin life eternal.Amen.God make you citizens of heaven,with the whole company of the redeemed.Amen.And the blessing of God almighty,the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,be among you and remain with you always.Amen.

Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be to God.

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THE ANGELUS:

THANKSGIVING FOR THE INCARNATION OF JESUS

The Angel of the Lord declared unto 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.

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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

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