Trinity Sunday

7 JUNE 2019

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty,Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mightyGod 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,God everlasting through eternity.

Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,thought the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,only thou art holy, there is none beside theeperfect in power, in love and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almightyall they works shall praise they name in earth and sky and sea; Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mightyGod in three persons, blessed Trinity.Reginald Heber 1783-1826 alt.

LOVE THE ONE I CANNOT KNOW

Now you say, "How shall I proceed to think of God as he is in himself?" To this I can only reply, "I do not know." With this question you bring me into the very darkness and cloud of unknowing that I want you to enter. A man may know completely and ponder thoroughly every created thing and its works, yes, and God’s works, too, but not God himself. Thought cannot comprehend God. And so, I prefer to abandon all I can know, choosing rather to love him whom I cannot know. Though we cannot know him we can love him. By love he may be touched and embraced, never by thought. Of course, we do well at times to ponder God’s majesty or kindness for the insight these meditations may bring. But in the real contemplative work you must set all this aside and cover it over with a cloud of forgetting. Then let your loving desire, gracious and devout, step bravely and joyfully beyond it and reach out to pierce the darkness above. ‘The Cloud of Unknowing’ 14th Century

GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME

† In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. The Lord shall give strength to his people; the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory! Let us pray.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: 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.

PENITENTIAL RITESpirit of truth, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.

Silence is kept You raise the dead to life in the Spirit. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. You bring pardon and peace to the broken in heart. Christ, have mercy. Christ have mercy. You make the torn and divided one by your Spirit. Lord, have mercy. Lord have mercy. † The God of love forgive you

and free you from your sins, heal and strengthen you by his Spirit, and raise you to new life in Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God's 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, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Collect Let us pray. Silence is kept

Almighty and everlasting God,you have given to us your servants graceby the confession of a true faithto acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity,and in the power of the divine majestyto worship the Unity:keep us steadfast in this faith,and evermore defend us from all adversities,for you live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Reading Exodus 34:1-8 - Moses pleads for God’s mercy on Mt. Sinai.

The Lord said to Moses, “Cut two tablets of stone like the former ones, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the former tablets, which you broke. Be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai and present yourself there to me, on the top of the mountain. No one shall come up with you, and do not let anyone be seen throughout all the mountain; and do not let flocks or herds graze in front of that mountain.” So Moses cut two tablets of stone like the former ones; and he rose early in the morning and went up on Mount Sinai, as the Lord had commanded him, and took in his hand the two tablets of stone. The Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name, “The Lord.” The Lord passed before him, and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for the thousandth generation, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, yet by no means clearing the guilty, but visiting the iniquity of the parents upon the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.” And Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth, and worshiped. For the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Reading Response - Song of the three young men (APBA p.399) Blessed are you, the God of our forebears:worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.

Blessed is your holy and glorious name:worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.

Blessed are you, glorious in your holy temple:worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.

Blessed are you who behold the depths:worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.

Blessed are you on the throne of your kingdom:worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.

Blessed are you in the heights of heaven:worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.

Second Reading 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 – Paul urges the Corinthians to live in peace with one another and with God. 11 Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 12 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you. 13 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

(Pause)

Hear the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: to God who is, who was, and who is to come. Alleluia!

The Holy Gospel Matthew 28:16-20 – Jesus sends out the disciples into the world. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Hear the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. † Glory to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Amen.” For the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

The Homily A brief reflection follows on the reading of the day, all sitting, followed by

Silence

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Let us stand and affirm the faith of the Church.

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead,

† and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE PRAYERS Prayers are offered for the world and for the church. All sit or kneel. Please join in the response, led by the Intercessor. Let us join our prayers with those of our Saviour Christ, seeking the Father’s blessing and the gifts of the Spirit. Silence is kept Blessed are you, O God our Creator, for you have brought forth a universe of beauty and splendour. We pray for the safety and preservation of the earth and for justice and reconciliation in this land. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. Gracious Lord, teach us to live as members of one family, and so committed in love for one another that there may be peace and prosperity for all. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. Blessed are you, O God our Redeemer, for your love is steadfast and sure. We pray for your church. Forgive our divisions and bind us together in love for you and in service for one another. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. We pray Lord, fill us with awe and reverence for the mystery of the Holy Trinity. Fill us with adoration and open our eyes to the wonder of things unseen. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Blessed are you, O God our Comforter, for you are always with us, in times of sorrow and in times of joy. We pray for those who suffer, for the lost and lonely, for those in pain or anguished in mind; and we give thanks for all who bring comfort, hope and relief. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. Bring to us a share in the mutual love of the Trinity and keep us in company with all who are in need. Hear our prayers especially for Rosie; Pat; Eileen; Ron; and all affected by the COVID-19 virus. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. Blessed are you, O God, Creator, Redeemer and Comforter, for you bring your people from death to life. We give you thanks for prophets, martyrs, and evangelists; for all who have shared your love in service for others. We pray for those whose anniversary of death occurs at this time, especially, James Jenkin; Tilly Jones; Pulie McDonald; Julie L. McDonald; Eliza Jurgens; Elvya Jurgens; Ivan Benjamin James Baker; Elizabeth Pigdon; Peter Hamilton Houghton; Walter George Butlar; Percy Victor Johnson; Elsie Doreen Hooper*; Margaret Henrietta Cooper; Edward George Cowell, and the recently departed Norma Phipps. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. Lord, teach us to follow you with humility and trust, that we may come, with all your saints, to dwell in your community of love. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, in your mercy hear our prayer. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

THE PEACEPeace to you from God our Father. Peace from his Son Jesus Christ who is our peace. Peace from the Holy Spirit, the life-giver. The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you

Prayer Over the Gifts

Blessed are you, O God, for you have brought forth bread from the earth. Blessed be God for ever.

Blessed are you, O God, for you have created the fruit of the vine. Blessed be God for ever.

I bind unto myself today

I bind unto myself todaythe strong name of the Trinityby invocation of the same,the Three in One, and One in Three.

I bind this day to me forever,by power of faith, Christ's incarnation,his baptism in the Jordan river,his death on cross for my salvation,his bursting from the spiced tomb,his riding up the heavenly way,his coming at the day of doom:I bind unto myself today.

I bind unto myself todaythe power of God to hold and lead,his eye to watch, his might to stay,his ear to hearken to my need,the wisdom of my God to teach,his hand to guide, his shield to ward,the word of God to give me speech,his heavenly host to be my guard.

Prayer of Preparation

Holy God, holy and strong, holy and immortal, give us the bread of everlasting life, and make us branches of the true vine. Amen.

THANKSGIVING PRAYERThe 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 our thanks and praise.

It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, always and everywhere to give you thanks, holy Father, almighty and eternal God. For with your only-begotten Son and the Holy Spirit you are one God, one Lord. All that you reveal of your glory, the same we believe of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, without any difference or inequality. We, your holy Church, acclaim you, Father of majesty unbounded, your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide. Three Persons we adore, one in being and equal in majesty. And therefore we join our voices with angels and archangels, with cherubim and seraphim, we sing for ever of your glory:

The Sanctus 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. Father, you are holy indeed, and all creation rightly gives you praise. All life, all holiness comes from you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, by the working of the Holy Spirit. Great and merciful Father, we ask you: send down your Spirit upon these gifts of bread and wine that they may become for us the † body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. On the eve of his passion and death, while at table with those he loved. he took bread and gave you thanks, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: 'TAKE THIS AND EAT IT. THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU. DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.' When the supper was over he took the cup, and again giving you thanks, he gave it to his disciples, and said: THIS CUP IS GOD’S NEW COVENANT, SEALED IN MY BLOOD. DRINK FROM IT, ALL OF YOU, TO REMEMBER ME. Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. And so, Father most holy, we celebrate the memory of Christ, your Son, whom you led through suffering and death on the cross to the glory of the resurrection.

Through the power of your Spirit of love include us now and for ever among the members of your Son, whose body and blood we share. Welcome into your kingdom our departed brothers and sisters, and all who have left this world in your friendship. Have mercy on us all; make us worthy to share eternal life with Mary, Saint John, the apostles, and all your saints who have done your will throughout the ages. May we praise you in union with them and give you glory through your Son, Jesus Christ. Through him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYERAs through Christ we know the Father, let us pray as our Saviour taught us.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD Risen Christ, we pray, draw us more deeply into the mystery of God’s love. Though we are many, we are one body. For we all share in the one bread.

AGNUS DEILamb 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 your peace.

HOLY COMMUNION This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed. The sacrament of the Eucharist is given with these words

The body of Christ. Amen. Once all have received, we sit for a moment of

Silence

I bind unto myself today (cont..)

Christ be with me, Christ within me,Christ behind me, Christ before me,Christ beside me, Christ to win me,Christ to comfort and restore me,Christ beneath me, Christ above me,Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,Christ in hearts of all that love me,Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

† guard you, save you, and bring you to that heavenly city, where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

Go now to love and serve the Lord. Go in peace. Alleluia! Alleluia! In the name of Christ. Alleluia! Alleluia!

THE DISMISSAL The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, you have revealed yourself as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and live and reign in the perfect unity of love: hold us firm in this faith, that we may know you in all your ways and evermore rejoice in your eternal glory, who are three Persons yet one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Holy God, we offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ our Lord. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.

The Lord bless you and keep you. Amen. The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. Amen. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. The Lord God almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the holy and undivided Trinity,

Scripture quotations are taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible (Anglicised edition), ©1989, 1995 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches in the USA. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

I bind unto myself the name (cont...

I bind unto myself the name,the strong name of the Trinity,by invocation of the same,the Three in One, and One in Three,of whom all nature hath creation,eternal Father, Spirit, Word.Praise to the Lord of my salvation:salvation is of Christ the Lord(Amen)Attrib. St Patrickc.389-461version by Cecil Frances Alexander1818-95