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Festal Eucharist
Sunday, July 25, 2010
11:00am - Saint Thomas Church
Today we remember Saint James (the Greater), the brother of John, who along with John and Peter, appeared to be set apart from the other disciples quite frequently. For example, it was Peter, James and John with the Lord at his Transfiguration.
James is "the Greater" to contrast him with the other one of the twelve also named James. James (the Lesser) is commemorated with Saint Philip in May.
►In 2010, when the Feast of Saint James fell on a Sunday, Fr Austin preached a sermon entitled How to Get Close to Jesus.
Collect:
O gracious God, we remember before thee this day thy servant and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that thou wilt pour out upon the leaders of thy Church that spirit of self-denying service by which alone they may have true authority among thy people; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The 11am Eucharist is typically the best-attended worship service at Saint Thomas each week. It is at this service that you not only will experience the full power of liturgy, music and preaching at Saint Thomas, but also will have the opportunity to meet many parishioners in the pews. Coffee hour and a guided tour follow the service. The bookstore, located on the first floor of the Parish House, is open following the service.
Today's Eucharist is "festal" because of the Feast of Saint James. You'll notice the red vestments (red because Saint James is a martyr), as opposed to the normal green vestments which are used during these Sundays after Pentecost. There is also incense during the Offertory. Included during worship are hymns sung by the congregation and choir, additional music sung exclusively by the choir, lessons, prayers, a sermon, and a Rite I Mass. All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Details of the service may be seen in the leaflet, which is posted at the bottom of this page a few days prior to the date of the service.
| Celebrant: | Fr Wallace |
| Preacher: | Fr Austin |
| Deacon: | Fr Spurlock |
| Subdeacon: | Fr Daniels |
| Sung by: | The Choir of St. Andrew’s, Fulham Fields, London, UK, Mr. Trevor Dawson, Director, Mr. Philip Moore, Organist |
| Prelude: | Siciliano for a High Ceremony, Herbert Howells (1892-1983) |
| Service: | Communion Service in F, Herbert W. Sumsion (1899-1995) |
| Psalm: | 7:1-11, Anglican Chant (Cooke) |
| Anthem: | Give us the wings of faith, Ernest Bullock (1890-1979) |
| Anthem 2: | O Saviour of the World, John Goss (1800-1880) |
| Voluntary: | Springtanz, from ‘Terpsichore’, Michael Praetorius (c. 1571-1621) |
Sermon:
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