St. James the Great, Hanslope and SS Simon & Jude, Castlethorpe

“As he walked by the Sea of Galilee,

Jesus saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brothermending their nets and he called them.”

Patronal FestivalThe Feast of St James the Great

Celebrant & Preacher:

Fr Gary Ecclestone SSC

A bell rings and the people stand

THE GATHERING

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.

The Priest introduces the service

CONFESSING OUR SINS AND RECEIVING FORGIVENESS

And so we humbly place ourselves in God’s presence, and confess that we are broken and in need of God’s forgiveness

All kneel and silence is kept

Lord, you give us the grace of true repentance. Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.Lord, you understand us and sustain us in our weakness. Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.Lord, you lay your healing and forgiving hand upon us. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.May Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to everlasting life: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All stand for the GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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Glory to God in the highest,and peace to his 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.

Almighty God, who built your Church upon the foundationof the apostles and prophets,with Jesus Christ himself as the chief cornerstone:so join us together in unity of spirit by their doctrine,that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.All sit

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

First Reading Acts 11:27-12:2 This is the word of the LordThanks be to God

PSALM 24 R/ Blessed are those who seek your face, O Lord

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Second Reading 2 Corinthians 4:7-15This is the word of the LordThanks be to GodAll stand for THE GOSPEL READING

Alleluia, Alleluia, Blessed apostles sing praise, prophets and martyrs give glory “for your majesty, praise the Spirit, praise the Son!”Alleluia, Alleluia!The Lord be with youAnd also with youA reading from the Holy Gospel according to n Glory to you, O Lord.After the reading: This is the Gospel of the LordPraise to you O Christ.

SERMONAfter which silence is keptAll stand for the CREED

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 men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,by the power of the Holy Spirithe became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and was made man.

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For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in gloryto 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 Sonis worshipped and glorified.He has spoken through the Prophets.We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one baptismfor the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the world to come. Amen.

PRAYERS All kneel (or sit)Lord in your mercy hear our prayerRest eternal grant unto them O LordAnd let light perpetual shine upon themLet us join our prayers with those of Our Lady as we greet her and say:Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

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THE PEACEWe are fellow-citizens with the saints and of the household of God, through Christ our Lord, who came and preached peace to those who were far off and those who were near.

The peace of the Lord be always with youand also with you.

Let us offer one another a socially distanced sign of that peace.

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSOffertory Hymn

For all the saints, who from their labours rest,Who Thee by faith before the world confessed,Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia, Alleluia!O may thy soldiers, faithful, true and boldFight as the saints who nobly fought of oldAnd win, with them, the victor’s crown of gold. Alleluia, Alleluia!O blest communion, fellowship divine!We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!

And when the strife is fierce the warfare long,Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia!The golden evening brightens in the west;Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh their rest;Sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;The saints triumphant rise in bright array;The King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia, Alleluia!

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From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia!

Words: W.W. How (1823-97)Tune: Sine Nomine

Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams

Pray my brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours, may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of His Name, for our good, and the good of all His Church.

Lord, accept the gifts your church offersand by this Holy Eucharist strengthen your grace within us, we ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

The Lord be with youAnd also with youLift up your heartsWe lift them to the LordLet us give thanks to the Lord our GodIt is right to give Him thanks and praise All kneel

It is indeed right and goodthat we should give you thanks, praise and glory,almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

For after his resurrection he sent out his apostles and evangeliststo preach the gospel to all nations and lead us in the way of truth.

Himself the chief cornerstone,he founded his Church upon the apostles firmly to stand for everas a sign of your holiness upon earth

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and a living witness to all of the way that leads to heaven.

And so with angels and archangels,and with all the company of heaven,we lift our voices and join in their unending hymn of praise saying:

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.

Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness; grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, and according to your holy will, these gifts of bread and winemay become the body and bloodof our Lord Jesus Christ;

Who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks;he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:

TAKE, EAT; THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU;DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.

In the same way after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying:

DRINK THIS ALL OF YOU;THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW COVENANT,WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.DO THIS AS OFTEN AS YOU DRINK IT IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.

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Great is the mystery of FaithChrist has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension, and looking for his coming in glory, we celebrate this memorial of our redemption. As we bring before you this bread and this cup, we offer you this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving and we thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.

Lord, may this sacrifice,which has made our peace with you,advance the peace and salvation of all the world.Strengthen in faith your pilgrim Church on earth;your servant Jonathan our bishop, and all the bishops.Welcome into your kingdom our departedbrothers and sisters, and all who have left this world in your friendship.

Send the Holy Spirit on your people and gather into one in your kingdom all who share this one bread and one cup, so that we, in the company of Holy Mary, Mother of God, of James the Great, Simon & Jude, Benedictand all the saints, may praise and glorify you for ever,

through Jesus Christ our Lord;by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father,

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for ever and ever. Amen.

THE COMMUNION Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy will be done;on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation;but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom,the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen.The Priest breaks the consecrated bread, saying:

We break this bread to share in the body of ChristThough we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

The Agnus Dei is said: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; grant us peace.

Behold the Lamb of God. Behold Him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed 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

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AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION FOR THOSE AT HOME

Spiritual Communion is a Christian practice of desiring union with Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.

Say the following prayerfully and quietly before saying the Prayer for Spiritual Communion:

Jesus my Lord, I thee adore, O make me love thee more and more.

Come to my heart Lord Jesus, there is room in my heart for thee.

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HYMN FOR PRIVATE DEVOTION DURING COMMUNIONJerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blest,beneath thy contemplationsink heart and voice oppressed:I know not, ah, I know not,what joys await us there;what radiancy of glory,what bliss beyond compare!They stand, those halls of Zion,all jubilant with song,and bright with many an angel,and all the martyr throng:the Prince is ever in them,the daylight is serene;the pastures of the blessèdare decked in glorious sheen.There is the throne of David;and there, from care released,the shout of them that triumph,the song of them that feast;and they who with their Leaderhave conquered in the fight,for ever and for ever are clad in robes of white.Oh, sweet and blessèd country,the home of God's elect!Oh, sweet and blessèd country,that eager hearts expect!Jesus, in mercy bring us to that dear land of rest,who art, with God the Father,and Spirit, ever blest.

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNIONLord God, the source of truth and love,keep us faithful to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship,united in prayer and the breaking of bread,and one in joy and simplicity of heart,in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.

NOTICES

THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

All stand

The Lord be with youAnd also with you

God, who has prepared for you a city with eternal foundations,bring you, with James, Simon & Jude and all the saints,to the eternal and triumphant joy of that city;

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you always. Amen.

Go in the peace of Christ. Thanks be to God.

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THE ANGELUS:AN ACT OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE INCARNATION OF JESUS

is prayed at the image of Our Lady of Walsingham

For our Carers’ Group; For the bereaved; for those who support them; for local Funeral Directors; the staff of J.S. Cowley & Sons and H.W. Mason;

And for residents of Bullington End and Hatton Courtand for Hanslope Park (and all who work there)

The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary: And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it unto me according to Thy word.

Hail Mary, full of grace…

And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us.

Hail Mary . . .

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that as we have known the Incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by His Cross and Passion may we be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection, through the same Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

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--WORSHIP THIS WEEK--5.00pm Online Parish Mass at 5.00pm today

6.00pm Shrine Prayers livestreamed from Walsingham

DAILY WORSHIP THIS WEEKMonday 5.30pm Mass livestreamedTuesday 5.30pm Mass livestreamed

Wednesday 5.00pm Mass at Castlethorpe 8.00pm Mass for Wholeness & Healing

Thursday 9.30am Mass at HanslopeFriday 5.30pm Mass livestreamed

6.00pm Shrine Prayers (daily, Saturdays at 5.00pm) onlineSunday School

Takes place today at St James but takes a break during August.At Castlethorpe Sunday School returns with the September term.

Little Angels Extra & Little LambsLittle Angels Extra is running through the holidays and Little

Lambs will be back in September. Little Angels Extrais on Monday mornings (9.00 for 9.30am) at St James

Following the SilenceMondays at 4.45pm via Zoom

Contact: ah.kingston@btinternet.com

Choir Practice Thursdays at 6.00pm at St James

Craftivists Fridays at 9.15am at St James Contact 07951 501489 Inspire Youth Group

Friday afternoons at St James in term timeHanslope 3.30-5.00pm

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SECOND SUNDAYS:Healthy Walking Group 2.30pm

THIRD MONDAYS:Cancer Wellbeing & Support Group 8.00pm

FOURTH WEDNESDAYS:Carers’ Group 10.30am

FIRST SATURDAYS:Rosary Prayer Group 4.30pm

For Full Details of Church Events:www.stjameshanslope.orghandc.parish@gmail.com

and the church Facebook pages

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Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England (2000) (including the Psalter as published with Common Worship); The Christian Year: Calendar, Lectionary and Collects (1997, 1998, 1999); Lent, Holy Week, Easter: Services and Prayers (1984, 1986); Patterns for Worship (1995) material from which is included in this service, are copyright © The Archbishops’ Council.The text of copyright material in this Mass is reproduced under CCLI licence number 1072483

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