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The Litany and Choral Eucharist
Sunday, February 21, 2010
11:00am - Saint Thomas Church
On the first Sunday in Lent, we ask God to save us in the time of trial -- to think on his mercy and not our many offenses. Always timely.
As you prepare your heart and mind for Lent, you might find these sermons helpful:
Tried and Tested (2010)
Jesus: Tried and True (2009)
On Trial for Life (2008)
Passing through Trials (2007)
Do these sermons sound repetitive? Well, to a degree they are. Perhaps that's because temptation and trial are repetitive parts of our lives. Therefore, our handing ourselves over to the mercy and goodness of Christ needs to be well-rehearsed.
Collect:
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan: Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The service begins with the clergy and choir entering in silence, going to their respective places in the chancel. The Litany then begins with the words "O God the Father, Creator of heaven and earth." Then, at "Remember not, Lord, our offences...," the clergy and choir begin a long Procession through the nave, moving down the center aisle and through the side aisles among the congregation. By the time the Rector chants "Son of God: we beseech thee to hear us," the choir and clergy have returned to their places in the chancel.
If you listen to this service via the webcast, you will notice the movements of clergy and choir throughout the Litany Procession as they as they go farther and come nearer.
After the Litany Procession, the Rector chants the Collect of the Day, and the lessons and psalm proceed as usual, leading up to a sermon by the Rector.
The Holy Eucharist is given at the High Altar and, for convenience, at the Chantry rail as well.
If you intend to join us for this service in person, we will be most happy to welcome you. For this service especially, please arrive on time as the Litany Procession itself will make it difficult for you to make your way discreetly to a seat once the Procession has started.
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[to here audio Music Notes by John Scott for this and other services throughout the week, please go here]
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Lesson: Deuteronomy 26:1-11
Epistle: Romans 10:5-13
Gospel: Luke 4:1-13
| Celebrant: | Fr Mead |
| Preacher: | Fr Mead |
| Deacon: | Fr Erdman |
| Subdeacon: | Fr Austin |
| Sung by: | The Gentlemen of the Choir |
| Prelude: | Prelude in B minor, BWV 544, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) |
| Service: | Playnsong Mass, John Taverner (c. 1490-1545) |
| Psalm: | 91:9-16, Plainsong (Tone VIII1) |
| Anthem: | Derelinquat impius, Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585) |
| Anthem 2: | Memento homo, William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) |
| Voluntary: | Fugue in B minor, BWV 544, Johann Sebastian Bach |
Sermon:
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