St. Luke's Episcopal Cathedral The Worldwide Anglican Communion
The Rt. Rev. Julio E. Murray T., Bishop The Very Rev. Maiziee Lennan, Dean (Dean Emeritus)
The Reverend Deacon Adrian Cardenas-Torres (Deacon)
333 Gorgas Road, Ancon P.O. Box 0843-01686
Panama, Republic of Panama
Email: [email protected] Telephones: Office 262-1280 Fax: 262-2056 Website: stlukesepiscopalcathedralpanama.org Dean’s Home: 226-3798
A LITURGY IN THANKSGIVING FOR
CREATION, IN HONOR OF THE FEAST OF
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, WITH THE BLESSING OF
ANIMALS AND
HOLY COMMUNION Season after Pentecost Proper 22(B) 10:00 a.m. October 4, 2015
Entrance Hymn: “All Creatures of our God and King” H - 400
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Creator, Word, and Spirit,
People Who brings all things into being and calls them good.
Celebrant: Bless your Creator, all animals of the land.
People Let us praise and exalt our Creator together.
Celebrant: Bless your Creator, all birds of the air.
People Let us praise and exalt our Creator together.
Celebrant: Bless your Creator, all creatures of the sea.
People Let us praise and exalt our Creator together.
Celebrant: Bless your Creator, all children of God.
People Let us praise and exalt our Creator together.
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People And also with you.
The Collect for Purity
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 (see below)
GLORIA
Refrain:
Gloria, Gloria,
In excelsis Deo,
Gloria, Gloria,
In excelsis Deo.
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A Liturgy in Thanksgiving for Creation and in
Honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, with the
Blessing of Animals
Lord God, heavenly King,
Peace you bring to us;
We worship you, we give you thanks,
We sing our song of praise. Refrain:
Jesus, Savior of all,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
You take away our sins, O Lord,
Have mercy on us all. Refrain:
At the Father's right hand,
Lord, receive our prayer,
For you alone are the Holy One,
And you alone are Lord. Refrain:
Glory, Father and Son,
Glory, Holy Spirit,
To you we raise our hands up high,
We glorify your name. Refrain:
Celebrant: The Lord be with you
People: And also with you
Celebrant: Let us pray.
Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the
vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you
delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE WORD OF THE LORD
The First Lesson: Jeremiah 22:13–16 Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness,
and his upper rooms by injustice;
who makes his neighbors work for nothing,
and does not give them their wages;
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who says, “I will build myself a spacious house
with large upper rooms,”
and who cuts out windows for it,
paneling it with cedar,
and painting it with vermilion.
Are you a king
because you compete in cedar?
Did not your father eat and drink
and do justice and righteousness?
Then it was well with him.
He judged the cause of the poor and needy;
then it was well.
Is not this to know me?
says the LORD.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Psalm 148:7–14 BCP - 805
The Epistle: Galatians 6:14–18
May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the
world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. For neither circumcision nor
uncircumcision is anything; but a new creation is everything! As for those who will
follow this rule—peace be upon them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.
From now on, let no one make trouble for me; for I carry the marks of Jesus branded
on my body.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sequence Hymn: Love divine, all loves excelling H - 657
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Celebrant: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.
People: Glory to you Lord Christ.
Matthew 11:25–30
At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have
hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to
infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to
me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the
Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you
rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and
you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you Lord Christ.
The Sermon The Reverend Deacon Adrian Cardenas-Torres
The Nicene Creed BCP - 358
Litany for Creation and All Creatures
Celebrant: Let us name with thanksgiving those animals for whom we care: N.
Let us name with thanksgiving those animals who have been our compan-
ions over the years and are no longer with us: N.
And let us remember the unnamed, unknown animals whose lives have
benefited our own.
Silence
Leader Holy God, Creator of heaven and earth,
People Have mercy on us.
Leader Holy and Mighty, Redeemer of the world,
People Have mercy on us.
Leader Holy Immortal One, Sanctifier of the faithful,
People Have mercy on us.
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Leader Holy, blessed and glorious Trinity, One God,
People Have mercy on us.
Leader Grant that all your creatures may thank and serve you;
People Shower your blessing on earth, O God.
Leader Grant favorable weather, temperate rain, and fruitful seasons,
providing food and drink for all your creatures;
People Shower your blessing on earth, O God.
Leader Open our eyes to the joy and beauty of creation, that we may see
your presence in all your works;
People Shower your blessing on earth, O God.
Leader Look with favor upon all who care for the earth, the water, and
the air, that the riches of creation may abound for all your
creatures;
People Shower your blessing on earth, O God.
Leader Make us faithful stewards of creation, wisely caring for the
earth, the air, the seas, and all the life they bear;
People Shower your blessing on earth, O God.
Leader Awaken us to our responsibility for the care of creation;
People Shower your blessing on earth, O God.
Leader Forgive us our waste and pollution of creation and strengthen us
to heal wounds we have inflicted;
People Shower your blessing on earth, O God.
Leader Remember all in captivity and those who are hunted, trapped,
deserted, or abused, that they may find safety in homes of loving
care;
People Shower your blessing on earth, O God.
Leader Do not forget those animals who have died yet remain dear to us,
that they may rejoice in your new creation;
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People Shower your blessing on earth, O God.
Celebrant: Holy God: No sparrow falls without your attention; nothing dies
that is lost to you; nothing comes into being without your love.
Give us just and compassionate hearts, that we may serve the earth
and all its creatures, holding fast to the vision of your peaceable
reign in which all will live with you eternally; through the Risen
One, Christ our Savior. Amen.
Confession of Sin
Celebrant:
Let us confess to God our sins against our fellow creatures.
Silence may be kept.
Minister and People
God of compassion, have mercy upon us.
Heal our relationship with all creation.
Forgive us for our mistreatment and neglect
of the creatures who share the earth with us.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent
for what we have done to harm them,
and for what we have not done to help them.
Fill us with your Spirit,
that we may care for one another and for all your creatures,
according to your will and in the fullness of your love;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
The Absolution
Almighty God have mercy on us,
forgive us all our sins through the grace of Jesus Christ,
strengthen us in all goodness,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life.
Amen.
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The Blessing of the Animals
Celebrant: It is the priestly work of all God’s people to give thanks for God’s
blessings, to ask for and lend assistance to all in need, and to stretch
our hands to heal and cherish the creatures of God; this is our work of
blessing. Recognizing God’s love for these creatures, I invite you to
bring forward the animals entrusted to your care, one by one, and to
join me in the laying on of hands in prayer.
The animals are blessed individually by name by the Celebrant, using these or other
words
Celebrant: Fellow creature, friend and companion:
May God your creator and preserver
bless, defend, heal, and keep you,
this day and always. Amen.
The Celebrant then invites the People to name aloud their animals at home and to
pray together, using these words
All Fellow creatures, friends and companions:
May God your creator and preserver
bless, defend, heal, and keep you,
this day and always. Amen
Celebrant Let us pray.
God of manifold blessings, source of all that is good and true and holy:
Raise us up to see the world through your eyes, so that with the eyes of
our hearts enlightened, we may treasure each creature touched by your
creative hand. May your bountiful blessing be upon us all, Creator, Re-
deemer, and Sanctifier, now and for ever. Amen.
The Peace
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
People: And also with you
Offertory Hymn: “For the Beauty of the Earth” H - 416
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DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him all creatures here below;
Praise him above ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Holy Communion from the Reserved Sacrament
The Lord’s Prayer BCP - 398
The Invitation and Communion BCP - 399
Communion Hymn: “Lord, Make us servants of your peace” H -593
Post Communion Prayer BCP - 365
Announcements
Closing Hymn: “Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us” H - 559
The Dismissal
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Deacon Go in peace to love and serve God’s creation.
People Thanks be to God.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We thank God for your presence at St. Luke’s Cathedral this morning. Please join
us after this service for coffee and Christian fellowship in the reception area on the
entrance of the church.
Write your requests for special prayers on the clipboard in the narthex. They will
be offered to God during the Prayers of the People.
All interested in receiving the Sacrament of Holy Confirmation are requested to
submit their names at the entrance of the Church.
Help us make our altar beautiful for St. Luke’s Day. Donate flowers to the glory
of God, in thanksgiving for special blessings for birthdays, anniversaries and me-
morials for loved ones.
Members of the congregation are asked to donate baby items for the basket to be
delivered to the first baby born at Santo Tomás Hospital on St. Luke’s day.
Readers for today:
Readers for next Sunday:
Readings for next Sunday:
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St. Luke’s Calendar
Sunday, September 27 The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Spanish)
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and Holy Eucha-
rist (English)
Tuesday, September 29
Saint Michael and All Angels The collect of the day is found in BCP –
244
Wednesday, September 30
12:00 m. Holy Eucharist, Laying on of Hands
and Anointing in the Chapel of All Souls.
(Spanish)
Sunday, October 4
The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Spanish) 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Blessing of the
Animals (English)
(First Sunday of each month acknowledges the
children of the Church)
Wednesday, October 7
12:00 m. Holy Eucharist, Laying on of Hands
and Anointing in the Chapel of All Souls.
(Spanish)
Sunday, October 11
The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Spanish)
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist (English)
Wednesday, October 14
12:00 m. Holy Eucharist, Laying on of Hands
and Anointing in the Chapel of All Souls.
(Spanish)
Sunday, October 18
Feast of Saint Luke (Patronal Festival)
10:00a.m. Holy Eucharist and Healing
(Bilingual )
All the congregation are invites to join us to
celebrating our Patronal Feast.
Monday, October 19
Saint Luke the Evangelist (tr. from 10/18)
The collect of the day is found in BCP –
244
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