Parish MassThe 11th Sunday after Trinity

Sunday 23rd August 10amWith the exception of medical exemptions,

the wearing of a face mask is required at St John’s

The GatheringPlease STAND as the ministers enter. You may sing if wearing a facemask.

NEH 332

All hail the power of Jesus’ name!let angels prostrate fall;

bring forth the royal diadem,and crown him Lord of all.

Crown him, ye martyrs of our God,who from his altar call;

extol the stem of Jesse’s rod,and crown him Lord of all.

Ye seed of Israel’s chosen race,a remnant weak and small,

hail him who saves you by his grace,and crown him Lord of all.

Ye Gentile sinners, ne’er forgetthe wormwood and the gall;

go, spread your trophies at his feet,and crown him Lord of all.

Let every kindred, every tribe,on this terrestrial ball,

to him all majesty ascribe,and crown him Lord of all.

O that with yonder sacred throngwe at his feet may fall,

join in the everlasting song,and crown him Lord of all!

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‘Miles Lane’W. Shrubsole (1760–1806)

Edward Perronet (1726–92)and John Rippon (1751–1836)

The president saysIn the name of the Father,and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.

The GreetingThe president greets the people

The Lord be with youand also with you.

Words of welcome and introduction are said.Prayers of Penitence

The president says this invitation to confession

My brothers and sisters, as we prepare to celebrate the presence of Christ in word and sacrament, let us call to mind and confess our sins.

Silence is kept.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,we have sinned against youand against our neighbourin thought and word and deed,through negligence,through weakness,through our own deliberate fault.We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,who died for us,forgive us all that is pastand grant that we may serve you in newness of lifeto the glory of your name.Amen.

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The president says the absolutionThe almighty and merciful Lordgrant you pardon and forgiveness of all your sins,time for amendment of life,and the grace and strength of the Holy Spirit.Amen.

Gloria in ExcelsisWe say

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.

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The CollectThe president introduces a period of silent prayer and then sings

O God, you declare your almighty powermost chiefly in showing mercy and pity:mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,that we, running the way of your commandments,may receive your gracious promises,and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;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.

The Liturgy of the WordReading

Please SIT for the readingsA reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah.

read by Genelle BantonListen to me, you that pursue righteousness,   you that seek the LORD.Look to the rock from which you were hewn,   and to the quarry from which you were dug.Look to Abraham your father   and to Sarah who bore you;for he was but one when I called him,   but I blessed him and made him many.For the LORD will comfort Zion;   he will comfort all her waste places,and will make her wilderness like Eden,   her desert like the garden of the LORD;joy and gladness will be found in her,   thanksgiving and the voice of song.

Listen to me, my people,   and give heed to me, my nation;

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for a teaching will go out from me,   and my justice for a light to the peoples.I will bring near my deliverance swiftly,   my salvation has gone out   and my arms will rule the peoples;the coastlands wait for me,   and for my arm they hope.Lift up your eyes to the heavens,   and look at the earth beneath;for the heavens will vanish like smoke,   the earth will wear out like a garment,   and those who live on it will die like gnats;but my salvation will be for ever,   and my deliverance will never be ended.

Isaiah 51. 1-6This is the word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

Please join in the response to the psalmR: Great is the glory of the LordI will give thanks to you, O Lord, with my whole heart;before the gods will I sing praise to you.I will bow down towards your holy temple and praise

your name, because of your love and faithfulness; for you have

glorified your name and your word above all things.In the day that I called to you, you answered me;you put new strength in my soul. R

All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord,for they have heard the words of your mouth.They shall sing of the ways of the Lord,that great is the glory of the Lord.Though the Lord be high, he watches over the lowly;as for the proud, he regards them from afar. RThough I walk in the midst of trouble, you will preserve

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you will stretch forth your hand against the fury of my enemies;

your right hand will save me.The Lord shall make good his purpose for me;your loving-kindness, O Lord, endures for ever; forsake not the work of your hands. R Psalm

138A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans.

read by Rachel Rae

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.

For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgement, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and not all the members have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

Romans 12.1-8This is the word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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Gospel Reading

Please STAND. This acclamation heralds the Gospel readingAlleluia, alleluia.My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord.I know them, and they follow me.Alleluia.The Lord be with youand also with you.Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

Matthew.Glory to you, O Lord.Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you

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bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.’ Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.

Matthew 16.13–20This is the Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Sarita Brown Smedley

Please SIT. The sermon may be followed by a short period of reflection.

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The CreedPlease STAND.

Let us declare our faith in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.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 Maryand was made man.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 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.

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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.

Prayers of IntercessionPlease SIT or KNEEL. The president introduces the prayers.

Led by Sheri JohnsonOne of these responses may be used

Lord, in your mercy Lord, hear us.hear our prayer. Lord, graciously hear us.

At the endMerciful Father,accept these prayersfor the sake of your Son,our Saviour Jesus Christ.Amen.

The Liturgy of the SacramentThe Peace

Please STAND. The president introduces the Peace‘Where two or three are gathered together in my name,’says the Lord, ‘there am I in the midst of them.’The peace of the Lord be always with youand also with you.Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

Please offer a sign of peace from your seat.

Preparation of the Table12

Taking of the Bread and Wine

The altar is prepared. You may sing the hymn quietly if wearing a mask.

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Thou art the Christ, O Lord, the Son of God, most high:for ever be adored, that name in earth and sky,in which, though mortal strength may fail,the saints of God at last prevail.

O surely he was blest with blessedness unpriced,who, taught of God, confessed the Godhead in the Christ;

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for of thy church, Lord, thou didst ownthy saint a true foundation-stone.

Thrice fallen, thrice restored, the bitter lesson learnt, that heart for thee, O Lord, with triple ardour burnt.The cross he took he laid not downuntil he grasped the martyr's crown.

O bright triumphant faith, O courage void of fears, O love most strong in death, O penitential tears!By these, Lord, keep us lest we fall,and make us go where thou shalt call.

‘Love unknownJohn Ireland (1879-1962)

William Walsham How (1823-97)

The following prayers are saidPray, my brothers and sisters,that our sacrifice 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.Pour upon the poverty of our love,and the weakness of our praise,the transforming fire of your presence. Amen.

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The Eucharistic PrayerThe president says

The Lord be with youand 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 thanks and praise.

Blessed are you, Lord God,our light and our salvation;to you be glory and praise for ever.From the beginning you have created all thingsand all your works echo the silent music of your praise.In the fullness of time you made us in your image,the crown of all creation.You give us breath and speech, that with angels and archangelsand all the powers of heavenwe may find a voice to sing your praise: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.

How wonderful the work of your hands, O Lord.As a mother tenderly gathers her children,you embraced a people as your own.When they turned away and rebelledyour love remained steadfast.

From them you raised up Jesus our Saviour, born of Mary,to be the living bread,in whom all our hungers are satisfied.

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He offered his life for sinners,and with a love stronger than deathhe opened wide his arms on the cross.

On the night before he died,he came to supper with his friendsand, taking bread, he gave you thanks.He broke it and gave it to them, saying:Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;do this in remembrance of me.

At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine,he gave you thanks, and said: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.

Great is the mystery of faith:All Christ has died:

Christ is risen:Christ will come again.

Father, we plead with confidencehis sacrifice made once for all upon the cross;we remember his dying and rising in glory,and we rejoice that he intercedes for us at your right hand.

Pour out your Holy Spirit as we bring before youthese gifts of your creation;may they be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.

As we eat and drink these holy things in your presence,form us in the likeness of Christ,and build us into a living temple to your glory.

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Remember, Lord, your Church in every land.Reveal her unity, guard her faith,and preserve her in peace.

Bring us at the last with Our Lady Mary, Mother of God, St John our Patron all the saintsto the vision of that eternal splendourfor which you have created us;through Jesus Christ, our Lord,by whom, with whom, and in whom,with all who stand before you in earth and heaven,we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise:

All Blessing and honour and glory and powerbe yours for ever and ever. Amen.

The Lord’s PrayerLet us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught usOur 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.

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Breaking of the BreadThe president breaks the consecrated bread

We break this breadto share in the body of Christ.Though we are many, we are one body,because we all share in one bread.

Giving of CommunionThe president says this invitation to communion

God’s holy giftsfor God’s holy people.Jesus Christ is holy,Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.

Before the distribution of communion, the president saysThe body and blood of Christ keep you in eternal life.Amen.

Please REMAIN STANDING if you would like to receive communion or a blessing – the president will come to you. Then please SIT.

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You may sing the hymn quietly wearing a mask.NEH 297

Lord Jesus Christ,you have come to us,you are one with us, Mary’s Son;cleansing our souls from all their sin,pouring your love and goodness in;Jesus, our love for you we sing,

living Lord.

Lord Jesus Christ,now and every dayteach us how to pray, Son of God.You have commanded us to dothis in remembrance, Lord, of you:into our lives your power breaks through,

living Lord.

Lord Jesus Christ,you have come to us,born as one of us, Mary’s Son;led out to die on Calvary,risen from death to set us free,living Lord Jesus, help us see

you are Lord.

Lord Jesus Christ,I would come to you,live my life for you, Son of God.All your commands I know are true,your many gifts will make me new,into my life your power breaks through,

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words and music by Patrick Appleford (1925–2018)

Prayer after CommunionPlease STAND. The president invites us to pray and then sings

Lord of all mercy,we your faithful people have celebrated that one true sacrificewhich takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace:by our communionkeep us firm on the foundation of the gospeland preserve us from all sin;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.Almighty God,we thank you for feeding uswith the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.Through him we offer you our souls and bodiesto be a living sacrifice.Send us outin the power of your Spiritto live and workto your praise and glory.Amen.

Notices are given, and banns of marriage may be read.

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The DismissalThe Lord be with youand also with you.The God of all grace,who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus,establish, strengthen and settle you in the faith; and the blessing of God almighty,the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,be among you, and remain with you always.Amen.Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.In the name of Christ. Amen.

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The ministers exit. You may sing the hymn quietly if wearing a facemask.

NEH 431

O thou who camest from above,the pure celestial fire to impart,

kindle a flame of sacred loveon the mean altar of my heart.

There let it for thy glory burnwith inextinguishable blaze,

and trembling to its source returnin humble prayer, and fervent praise.

Jesus, confirm my heart’s desireto work, and speak, and think for thee;

still let me guard the holy fire,and still stir up thy gift in me.

Ready for all thy perfect will,my acts of faith and love repeat,

till death thy endless mercies seal,and make my sacrifice complete.

‘Hereford’Samuel Sebastian Wesley (1810–76)

Charles Wesley (1707–88)

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Devotions after MassWe TURN to face the statue of Mary, and say the Angelus

The angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary,and she conceived by the Holy Ghost.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. Amen.Behold the handmaid of the Lord:be it unto me according to thy word.Hail Mary…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.We beseech you, O Lord,pour your grace into our hearts,that as we have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ

by the message of an angel,so by his cross and passionwe may be brought to the glory of his resurrection;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

Please sit and listen to the organ voluntary, or leave quietly through the North or West doors. Please do not congregate inside for conversations.

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THIS WEEK’S PRAYER DIARYChristopher our Bishop; Justin our Archbishop;

and Jonathan, Bishop of Croydon

Those we have been asked to pray forLorna Gautier, Amanda Smith, Pamela Maurice, John

Whitehead, David Maitland, Simon Gabe, Michael Hale, Vinnette & Mike

Melbourne, Michael Cooper, Adam Phillips, Peter Bibby, Janet Kempson,

Philippa Pearce, Alison O'Melia, Julie Loh, Ann Newman, Naomi Ioannou, Alan Driedger, June McCallum, Carmen

Alveraz, Paul Allen, and Poh Wong

Those known to us recently departedPaul Johnston, Joseph Hogan, Mel Day, Ian Clarke, Gian

Carlos Vera and Terry Paxton.

Past priests, benefactors, friends, and all whose year’s mind occurs this week

Edith James, Winifred Callahan, Ethel Evans, Charlotte Furze,

John Coventon, Sir Alan Ellis Churchwarden 1932-46; John Maclean, Beatrice Mills, John Moore, Patricia Driedger

NOTICESForeign Currency: Please bring any foreign currency you might have lying around home and donate it to St John’s.  We can use it to support the work of the church.The Hive - Takeaway: Wednesday 26th August, 1pm – 2pm at the Hall.BINGO Night: Friday 4th September 7pm – socially distanced in the Church. Cash Bar available. Please bring your own food and snacks. www.justgiving.com/campaign/FairyGBingoStJohn

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Black History Month Supper – Friday 16th October 7pm in the Parish Hall (details and costs to follow)

Copyright AcknowledgementsThe hymn texts covered by Christian Copyright Licensing

International are used by permission and are reproduced under CCLE 1082583.

Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, material from which is included in this service, is copyright © The

Archbishops’ Council 2000.Common Worship: Times and Seasons, material from which is

included in this service, is copyright © The Archbishops’ Council 2006.

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SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THIS WEEKMonday to Saturday

9am Morning Prayer 10am Mass - St Bartholomew (also on Zoom)

5pm Evening PrayerMonday

6pm Christian Meditation on ZoomTuesday

3.30pm Christian Meditation on ZoomWednesday

10am Low Mass (also on Zoom)2pm Holy Matrimony Matthew and Jessica

Saturday10am Low Mass (also on Zoom)

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For an invitation to the Christian Meditation, contact Fr Tom (hurcomt@aol.com).

Invitations to Masses on Zoom are included in the parish email.

Next Sunday, 30th August (12th Sunday after Trinity)9.15 Morning Prayer 10am Parish Mass (also on Facebook)

5pm Evening Prayer

The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood

Vicar: The Revd John Pritchard (day off Tuesday)T: 020 8771 6686 E: johnapritchard@hotmail.co.uk

Honorary Assistant Priests: The Revd Canon Andrew Wilson

and the Revd Tom HurcombeSafeguarding Officers: Rachel Rae and Rebecca Hall

sjun.org.uk www.facebook.com/stjohnsuppernorwood

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