Litany & Choral Eucharist

Sunday, March 13, 2011
The First Sunday In Lent

The First Sunday In Lent


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.

11:00 a.m.

The service begins with the clergy and choir entering in silence, going to their respective places in the chancel.

Prior to the beginning of the Litany Procession, we direct our prayers on behalf of the stricken and grieving people of Japan, their leaders, and those involved in relief efforts.

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.

‚ñ∫The Rector talks about the beginning of Lent in his Weekly Message.

‚ñ∫You may listen to a webcast of the Solemn Liturgy of Ash Wednesday here. Fr Spurlock’s Ash Wednesday sermon is avaiable here.

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