From the First Sunday of Advent until
Christmas Eve
From Christmas Day until The Eve of The
Epiphany
From the Epiphany until The Eve of The
Presentation
The Presentation of Christ in the
Temple
From Ash Wednesday until the Saturday after the
Fourth Sunday of Lent
The Annunciation of Our Lord
From the Fifth Sunday of Lent until the Wednesday
of Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
From Easter Day until the Eve of the
Ascension
Ascension Day
From the day after Ascension Day until the day
of Pentecost
Trinity Sunday
All Saints' Day
From the day after All Saints' Day until the
day before the First Sunday of Advent
On Saints' Days
Invitation to Confession
When the Lord comes,
he will bring to light things now hidden in darkness,
and will disclose the purposes of his heart.
Therefore in the light of Christ let us confess our
sins. 1 Cor 4.5
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,
and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
Alleluia. cf Isaiah 40.3-5
Introduction to the Peace
In the tender mercy of our God,
the dayspring from on high shall break upon us,
to give light to those who dwell in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of
peace. Luke 1.78f
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because you sent him to redeem us from sin and death
and to make us inheritors of everlasting life;
that when he shall come again in power and great triumph
to judge the world,
we may with joy behold his appearing,
and in confidence may stand before him.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because thou didst send him to redeem us from sin and death
and to make us inheritors of everlasting life;
that when he shall come again in power and great triumph
to judge the world,
we may with joy behold his appearing,
and in confidence may stand before him.
Blessing
Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you,
scatter the darkness from before your path,
and make you ready to meet him when he comes in glory;
and the blessing...
FROM CHRISTMAS DAY UNTIL THE EVE OF THE EPIPHANY
Invitation to Confession
Hear the words of the angel to Joseph:
'You shall call his name Jesus,
for he will save his people from their sins.'
Therefore let us seek the forgiveness of God
through Jesus the Saviour of the
world. Matthew 1.21
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
and we have seen his glory.
Alleluia.
John 1.14
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of
Peace. Isaiah 9.6
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because by the power of the Holy Spirit
he took our nature upon him
and was born of the Virgin Mary his mother,
that being himself without sin
he might make us clean from all sin.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because by the power of the Holy Spirit
he took our nature upon him
and was born of the Virgin Mary his mother,
that being himself without sin
he might make us clean from all sin.
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one
things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with peace and goodwill
and make you partakers of the divine nature;
and the blessing...
FROM THE EPIPHANY UNTIL THE EVE OF THE PRESENTATION
Invitation to Confession
The grace of God has dawned upon the world
through our Saviour Jesus Christ
who sacrificed himself for us
to purify a people as his own.
Let us confess our sins.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
Christ was revealed in flesh, proclaimed among the nations
and believed in throughout the world.
Alleluia. cf 1 Timothy 3.16
Introduction to the Peace
Our Saviour Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace
there shall be no end.
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because, in the incarnation of the Word,
a new light has dawned upon the world,
that all nations might be brought out of darkness
to see the radiance of your glory.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because, in the incarnation of the Word,
a new light has dawned upon the world,
that all nations might be brought out of darkness
to see the radiance of thy glory.
Blessing
Christ the Son of God perfect in you the image of his glory
and gladden your hearts with the good news of his kingdom;
and the blessing...
THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE
Invitation to Confession
Hear the words of our Saviour Jesus Christ:
'I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me shall never walk in darkness,
but shall have the light of life.'
Let us therefore bring our sins into his light
and confess them in penitence and
faith. John 8.12
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
This child is the light to enlighten the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.
Alleluia.
Luke 2.32
Introduction to the Peace
In the tender mercy of our God,
the dayspring from on high shall break upon us,
to give light to those who dwell in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of
peace. Luke 1.78f
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because, by appearing in his temple,
he comes again in judgement;
the Word made flesh searches the hearts of all your people
and brings to light the brightness of your splendour.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because, by appearing in his temple,
he comes again in judgement;
the Word made flesh searches the hearts of all thy people
and brings to light the brightness of thy splendour.
Blessing
Christ the Son of God, born of Mary,
fill you with his grace to trust his promises and obey his will;
and the blessing...
FROM ASH WEDNESDAY UNTIL THE SATURDAY AFTER THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Invitation to Confession
The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart God will not despise.
Let us come to the Lord, who is full of compassion,
and acknowledge our transgressions in penitence and
faith. Psalm 51.17
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.
The Lord is a great God, O that today you would listen to his
voice.
Harden not your hearts.
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.
Psalm 95.7-8
Introduction to the Peace
Since we are justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has given us acess to his
grace. Romans 5.1f
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because you give us the spirit of discipline,
that we may triumph over evil and grow in grace,
as we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery
with mind and heart renewed.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because thou dost give us the spirit of discipline,
that we may triumph over evil and grow in grace,
as we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery
with mind and heart renewed.
Blessing
Christ give you grace to grow in holiness,
to deny yourselves, take up your cross, and follow him;
and the blessing...
Invitation to Confession
The grace of God has dawned upon the world
through our Saviour Jesus Christ
who sacrificed himself for us
to purify a people as his own.
Let us confess our sins.
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.
The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,
and we have seen his glory.
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.
John 1.14
(Note: If the Annunciation falls in Eastertide, use the text provided for Christmas)
Introduction to the Peace
In the tender mercy of our God,
the dayspring from on high shall break upon us,
to give light to those who dwell in darkness
and in the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
(In Eastertide, add Alleluia!) Luke 1.78f
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because, by the power of the Holy Spirit,
he took our nature upon him
and was born of the Virgin Mary his mother,
that being himself without sin
he might make us clean from all sin.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because, by the power of the Holy Spirit,
he took our nature upon him
and was born of the Virgin Mary his mother,
that being himself without sin
he might make us clean from all sin.
Blessing
Christ the Son of God, born of Mary,
fill you with his grace to trust his promises and obey his will;
and the blessing...
FROM THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT
UNTIL THE WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK
Invitation to Confession
God shows his love for us
in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died
for us.
Let us then show our love for him
by confessing our sins in penitence and
faith. Romans 5.8
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.
Christ humbled himself and became obedient unto death,
even death on a cross.
Therefore God has highly exalted him
and given him the name that is above every name.
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal
glory.
Philippians 2.8-9
Introduction to the Peace
Once we were far off,
but now in union with Christ Jesus we have been brought near
through the shedding of Christ's blood.
For he is our
peace. Ephesians 2.13
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because, for our salvation,
he was obedient even to death on the cross.
The tree of shame was made the tree of glory;
and where life was lost, there life has been restored.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because, for our salvation,
he was obedient even to death on the cross.
The tree of shame was made the tree of glory;
and where life was lost, there life has been restored.
Blessing
Christ crucified draw you to himself,
to find in him a sure ground for faith,
a firm support for hope,
and the assurance of sins forgiven;
and the blessing...
Invitation to Confession
Our Lord Jesus Christ says:
'If you love me, keep my commandments.'
'Unless I wash you, you have no part in me.'
Let us confess to almighty God our sins against his love,
and ask him to cleanse
us. John 14.5; 13.8
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.
I give you a new commandment, says the Lord:
Love one another as I have loved you.
Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal
glory. John 13.34
Introduction to the Peace
Jesus says: 'Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to
you.
Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be
afraid.' John
14.27
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because, having loved his own who were in the world,
he loved them to the end;
and on the night before he suffered,
sitting at table with his disciples,
he instituted these holy mysteries,
that we, redeemed by his death
and restored to life by his resurrection,
might be partakers of his divine nature.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because, having loved his own who were in the world,
he loved them to the end;
and on the night before he suffered,
sitting at table with his disciples,
he instituted these holy mysteries,
that we, redeemed by his death
and restored to life by his resurrection,
might be partakers of his divine nature.
There is no blessing at the end of the Maundy Thursday liturgy.
FROM EASTER DAY UNTIL THE EVE OF THE ASCENSION
Invitation to Confession
Christ our passover lamb has been offered for us.
Let us therefore rejoice by putting away all malice and evil
and confessing our sins with a sincere and true
heart. 1 Cor 5.7f
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the first and the last, says the Lord,
and the living one;
I was dead, and behold I am alive for evermore.
Alleluia. Rev 1.17-18
Introduction to the Peace
The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples
and said, 'Peace be with you.'
Then they were glad when they saw the Lord.
Alleuia. John 20.19f
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
But chiefly we are bound to praise you
because you raised him gloriously from the dead.
For he is the true paschal lamb who was offered for us,
and has taken away the sin of the world.
By his death he has destroyed death,
and by his rising again he has restored to us everlasting life.
(Traditional Language)
But chiefly we are bound to praise thee
because thou didst raise him gloriously from the dead.
For he is the true paschal lamb who was offered for us,
and has taken away the sin of the world.
By his death he has destroyed death,
and by his rising again he has restored to us everlasting life.
Blessing
The God of peace,
who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,
that great shepherd of the sheep,
through the blood of the eternal covenant,
make you perfect in every good work to do his will,
working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight;
and the blessing...
Invitation to Confession
Seeing we have a great high priest who has ascended into the
heavens,
Jesus the Son of God,
let us draw near with a true heart, in full assurance of faith,
and make our confession to our heavenly
Father. Hebrews 4.14; 10.22
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
Go and make disciples of all nations, says the Lord.
Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Alleluia. Matthew
28.20
Introduction to the Peace
Jesus says: 'Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to
you.
If you love me, rejoice because I am going to the Father.
Alleluia.' John
14.27f
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because, after his most glorious resurrection,
he appeared to his disciples,
and in their sight ascended into heaven to prepare a place for
us;
that where he is, thither we might also ascend,
and reign with him in glory.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because, after his most glorious resurrection,
he appeared to his disciples,
and in their sight ascended into heaven to prepare a place for
us;
that where he is, thither we might also ascend,
and reign with him in glory.
Blessing
Christ our ascended king pour upon you the abundance of his
gifts
and bring you to reign with him in glory;
and the blessing...
FROM THE DAY AFTER ASCENSION DAY UNTIL THE DAY OF PENTECOST
Invitation to Confession
What God has prepared for those who love him,
he has revealed to us through the Spirit;
for the Spirit searches everything.
Therefore, let us in penitence open our hearts to the Lord,
who has prepared good things for those who love
him. 1 Cor 2.9f
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
Alleluia.
Introduction to the Peace
God has made us one in Christ.
He has set his seal upon us
and as a pledge of what is to come
has given the Spirit to dwell in our hearts. Alleluia.
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
that, after he had ascended far above all heavens,
and was seated at the right hand of your majesty,
he sent forth upon the universal Church your holy and life-giving
Spirit;
that through his glorious power
the joy of the everlasting gospel might go forth
into all the world.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
that, after he had ascended far above all heavens,
and was seated at the right hand of thy majesty,
he sent forth upon the universal Church thy holy and life-giving
Spirit;
that through his glorious power
the joy of the everlasting gospel might go forth
into all the world.
Blessing
The Spirit of truth lead you into all truth,
give you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
and strengthen you to proclaim the word and works of God;
and the blessing...
Invitation to Confession
God the Father forgives us in Christ
and heals us by the Holy Spirit.
Let us therefore put away
all anger and bitterness, all slander and
malice,
and confess our sins to God our
redeemer. Ephesians 4.30,32
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
and God who was, and who is, and who is to come,
the Almighty.
Alleluia. cf Rev 1.8
Introduction to the Peace
Peace to you from God our heavenly Father.
Peace from his Son Jesus Christ who is our peace.
Peace from the Holy Spirit the life-giver.
The peace of the triune God be always with you.
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
because you have revealed the glory of your eternal fellowship of
love
with your Son and with the Holy Spirit,
three persons equal in majesty, undivided in splendour,
yet one God,
ever to be worshipped and adored.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
because thou hast revealed the glory of thine eternal fellowship of
love
with thy Son and with the Holy Spirit,
three persons equal in majesty, undivided in splendour,
yet one God,
ever to be worshipped and adored.
Blessing
God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love,
defend you on every side, and guide you in truth and peace;
and the blessing...
Invitation to Confession
Since we are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses,
let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so
closely,
looking to Jesus in penitence and
faith. Hebrews 12.1
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood,
a holy nation, God's own people,
called out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Alleluia. 1 Peter 2.9
Introduction to the Peace
We 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. Ephesians 2.19,17
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
for the glorious pledge of the hope of our calling
which you have given us in your saints;
that, following their example and strengthened by their
fellowship,
we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
and with them receive the unfading crown of glory.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
for the glorious pledge of the hope of our calling
which thou hast given us in thy saints;
that, following their example and strengthened by their
fellowship,
we may run with perseverance the race that is set before us,
and with them receive the unfading crown of glory.
Blessing
God, who has prepared for us a city with eternal
foundations,
give you grace to share the inheritance of the saints in glory;
and the blessing...
FROM THE DAY AFTER ALL SAINTS' DAY UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Invitation to Confession
Jesus says, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at
hand.'
So let us turn away from sin and turn to Christ,
confessing our sins in penitence and
faith. Mark 1.14
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord.
Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven.
Alleluia. Luke 19.38
Introduction to the Peace
To crown all things there must be love,
to bind all together and complete the whole.
Let the peace of Christ rule in our
hearts. Colossians 3.14f
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
that he is the King of glory,
who overcomes the sting of death
and opens the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
He is seated at your right hand in glory
and we believe that he will come to be our judge.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
that he is the King of glory,
who overcomes the sting of death
and opens the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
He is seated at thy right hand in glory
and we believe that he will come to be our judge.
Blessing
Christ our king make you faithful and strong to do his
will,
that you may reign with him in glory;
and the blessing...
Invitation to Confession
The saints were faithful unto death
and now dwell in the heavenly kingdom for ever.
As we celebrate their joy,
let us bring to the Lord our sins and weaknesses,
and ask for his mercy.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia.
I have called you friends, says the Lord,
for all I have heard from my Father
I have made known to you.
Alleluia. John 15.15
Introduction to the Peace
May the God of peace sanctify you:
may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness
that you may be blameless before him
at the coming of our Lord Jesus with his
saints. 1 Thess 5.23,3.13
Eucharistic Preface
(Contemporary Language)
And now we give you thanks
that your glory is revealed in (N and) all the saints.
In their lives you have given us an example
of faithfulness in Christ.
In their holiness we find encouragement and hope.
In our communion with them we share
the unity of your kingdom.
(Traditional Language)
And now we give thee thanks
that thy glory is revealed in (N and) all the saints.
In their lives thou hast given us an example
of faithfulness in Christ.
In their holiness we find encouragement and hope.
In our communion with them we share
the unity of thy kingdom.
Blessing
God give you grace to follow his saints
in faith and hope and love;
and the blessing...