COLLECT OF THE DAY - Christ Church Cathedral

COLLECT OF THE DAY
O Lord Jesu Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy
messenger to prepare thy way before thee: Grant that the ministers
and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make
ready thy way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the
wisdom of the just, that at thy second coming to judge the world
we may be found an acceptable people in thy sight; who livest and
reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world
without end. Amen.
FIRST READING
Isaiah 61:1-4, 11
The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has
anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed,
to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives,
and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord's
favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who
mourn; to provide for those who mourn in Zion-- to give them a
garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning,
the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. They will be called
oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, to display his
glory. They shall build up the ancient ruins, they shall raise up the
former devastations; they shall repair the ruined cities, the
devastations of many generations. For as the earth brings forth its
shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so
the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up
before all the nations.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.
All
Thanks be to God.
The Congregation remains seated to say the psalm.
PSALM 126 In convertendo
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Sion, /
then were we like unto them that dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, /
and our tongue with joy.
3 Then said they among the nations, /
‘The Lord hath done great things for them.’
4 Yea, the Lord hath done great things for us already; /
whereof we rejoice.
5 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, /
as the rivers in the South.
6 They that sow in tears / shall reap in joy.
7 He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth his
seed, / shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his
sheaves with him.
SECOND READING
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all
circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets,
but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every
form of evil. May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely;
and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and
blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who
calls you is faithful, and he will do this.
Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.
All
Thanks be to God.
Please stand
HOLY GOSPEL
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Reader The Lord be with you.
All
And with thy spirit.
Reader A reading from the holy Gospel according to John.
All
Glory be to thee, O Lord.
There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came
as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through
him. He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the
light. This is the testimony given by John when the Jews sent
priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"
He confessed and did not deny it, but confessed, "I am not the
Messiah." And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He
said, "I am not." "Are you the prophet?" He answered, "No." Then
they said to him, "Who are you? Let us have an answer for those
who sent us. What do you say about yourself?" He said, "I am the
voice of one crying out in the wilderness, 'Make straight the way
of the Lord,'" as the prophet Isaiah said. Now they had been sent
from the Pharisees. They asked him, "Why then are you baptizing
if you are neither the Messiah, nor Elijah, nor the prophet?" John
answered them, "I baptize with water. Among you stands one
whom you do not know, the one who is coming after me; I am not
worthy to untie the thong of his sandal." This took place in
Bethany across the Jordan where John was baptizing.
Reader The Gospel of Christ.
All
Praise be to thee, O Christ.
THE CREED (page 71)
THE SERMON
THE OFFERTORY
A collection will be taken for the work of the Cathedral in Downtown
Montréal. The Cathedral is open seven days a week between 7.30am and
6pm for all who want to pray, for all who are looking for peace, a quiet
place to sit and rest, and seek help.
Through our outreach programmes the Cathedral supports many local
organizations which help the needy. Please give generously. If you
would like to find out about regular or tax efficient ways of giving please
speak to a steward.
THE PRAYERS & CONFESSION (page 75)
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER (page 78)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (page 85)
The flowers today are given by Donna Riley to the glory of God in memory
of Joseph Bastien and by Duncan Shaddick in memory of Hector and
Olive Shaddick, Roy and Margaret Carrie, Joan Murwin, and Monica and
Geoffrey Thair.
Les fleurs dans la cathédrale aujourd'hui sont offertes par Donna Riley à la
gloire de Dieu en mémoire de Joseph Bastien et par Duncan Shaddick en
mémoire de Hector et Olive Shaddick, Roy et Margaret Carrie, Joan Murwin,
et Monica et Geoffrey Thair.
PRAYERS – PRIÈRES
Those in need / Intentions particulières : Heather, Allan, Alain,
Sandy, Ben, Ingrid, Michael, Rose-Marie, Grace, Ian, Pat, Jim, Greg,
Faus, Caroline, Judy, Lucas, Jessica, Karen, Rita, Céline, Ian, Sylvia,
Nicholas, Logan & Meredith.
For continuing support / Pour un soutien continu : Pamela, Bob
Coolidge, Christopher Coolidge, Gloria Hall, Marie-Claire, Anne
Shaddick, Doris, Kat, Duncan, Gabrielle, Elizabeth, Anika.
Those who have died recently / Récents décès: The victims of
Ebola in West Africa and of violence in the Middle East. Les
victimes d'Ébola en Afrique et de violence en Moyen-orient.
Years’ mind / Anniversaire de décès : Mary Marler, Desmond Ward,
Blanca Jones
CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL
ADVENT
Saturday, December 20 4:30pm LA NATIVITÉ DU SEIGNEUR by Messaien
Organ recital by Patrick Wedd
Sunday, December 21 4:00pm MUSIC, READINGS AND DANCE for
Christmas
Monday, December 22 6:30 pm BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE: a service for
those who find the Christmas season difficult.
CHRISTMAS EVE Wednesday December 24
4 pm
EUCHARIST and CHRISTMAS PAGEANT,
6:30pm MESSE DE NOËL (en français)
11pm
MIDNIGHT MASS
CHRISTMAS DAY Thursday, December 25
8 am
SAID EUCHARIST
10 am
FESTIVAL EUCHARIST
EPIPHANY
Tuesday January 6 12:15 SUNG EUCHARIST FOR EPIPHANY
Sunday January 11 4pm MUSIC AND READINGS for Epiphany
SUNDAY WORSHIP DEC. 28 AND JAN. 4
8:00 Said Eucharist (BCP)
10am Sung Eucharist
12:45 pm Eucharistie chantée (in French)
4:00 pm Sung Evensong
6:00pm Jan 4 Evening Eucharist.
WEEKDAY SERVICES DEC 26 TO JAN 5
12:15 Eucharist (en français le jeudi)
5:15 Said Evening prayer
Weekday Morning Prayer will restart on January 5, sung evening prayer will
restart on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH: If you would like to share Christmas Day
lunch with some other members of the cathedral in Fulford Hall, please
contact Paul.
PRAYER AT THE CATHEDRAL
TODAY, CHORAL EVENING SERVICE 4 pm, also live on Radio VilleMarie 91.3 FM & the internet. Music by Brahms, Terry, Peasgood,
Dyson, Praetorius and Bach. The officiant will be Vivian Lewin.
CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER Tuesday December16: at 5:45pm after
Evensong: Ignatian meditation. Tthere will be no contemplative prayer
sessions on Dec 23 or 30; we will restart again on January 6.
NOËL A LA CATHÉDRALE
EN L'AVENT
Samedi 20 décembre à 16h30 LA NATIVITÉ DU SEIGNEUR de Messiaen
Patrick Wedd, Orgue :
Dimanche 21 décembre à 16h MUSIQUE, LECTURES ET DANCE pour Noël
Lundi
22 décembre à 18h30: NOËL BLEU: une messe pour ceux et celles
qui trouvent le temps des Fêtes difficile.
LA VEILLE DE NOËL mercredi 24 décembre
16h00
MESSE ET TABLEAU DE NOËL
18h30
MESSE DE NOËL (en français)
23h00
MESSE DE MINUIT
LE JOUR DE NOËL Jeudi 25 décembre
8h00
EUCHARISTIE
10h00
GRANDE MESSE CHANTÉE DE NOËL
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
EPIPHANIE
Mardi 6 janvier
12h15 EUCHARISTIE CHANTÉE DE L'ÉPIPHANIE
Dimanche 11 janvier
16h00 MUSIQUE ET LECTURES pour l'Épiphanie
DECEMBER 14 2014
8:00 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION
Celebrant: The Rev'd Dr Donald Boisvert
LE CULTE DOMINICAL 28 DÉC. ET 4 JANV.
8h00 Eucharistie (BCP)
10h00 Eucharistie chantée
12h45 Eucharistie chantée (en français)
16h00 Vêpres chantées
18h00 4 janvier Eucharistie du soir.
The Eucharist begins on page 67
of the Book of Common Prayer.
SOCIAL JUSTICE, OUTREACH, AND COMMUNITY
TODAY: BAKE SALE in the Baptistery at 11:30 to raise funds for the Social
service Christmas baskets.
LE CULTE EN SEMAINE DU 26 DÉC. AU 5 JANV.
12h15 Eucharistie (en français le jeudi)
17h15 Prière du soir
DECORATING THE CATHEDRAL FOR CHRISTMAS: Volunteers needed to
decorate the Cathedral Sat. Dec. 20th from 9 to noon. See Rob Wells.
La prière du matin recommencera le 5 janvier, la prière du soir chantée le
6 janvier 2015.
CATHEDRAL FORUM Tuesday, December 16 at 6:30pm. An brief
meeting followed by a showing of a short film about the Cathedral at the
end of the seventies. All congregation members invited.
Scripture readings from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible copyright © 1989
Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the
United States of America.
www.montrealcathedral.ca
A very warm welcome to the Cathedral this morning, especially to any
visitors to Montreal and any who at the Cathedral for the first time
Tel: 514-843-6577
We are a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community following
Christ and seeking social justice in contemplation, compassion and
celebration.