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Solemn Choral Eucharist for the Feast of the Ascension

13 May 2021 6:30pm

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Those taking part in this service

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St James’ & COVID-19 FAQ Attendance at Services Services of worship are open to worshippers with some restrictions. Following the official advice from NSW Health people attending services need to do the following: • register their names using the church QR code or filling in the form in the

Baptistery;

• not attend the service if feeling unwell;

• adhere to physical distancing guidelines and sit in the church at those places

marked by a green dot (4 people per pew where all are distanced);

• use hand sanitiser when arriving and leaving;

• be willing to have a temperature check conducted at the door;

• use a face mask (face masks are available for those without their own);

• must not sing during the services.

Sundays 8am Holy Eucharist: Entry is by the North Porch. 10am Choral Eucharist: Entry is by the Tower Porch. This service is also livestreamed (view online at sjks.org.au/online-services or on Facebook). Communion will be available in one kind. Kids @ Church Kids @ church meets during the 10am Choral Eucharist on Sundays. Weekdays 6:15pm Wednesday Evensong: This service is also livestreamed (view online at sjks.org.au/online-services or on Facebook). 12:30pm Lunchtime Eucharists: Conducted in the chapel and Communion will be available in one kind. Morning Prayer Morning Prayer meets Monday to Friday at 8:30am via Zoom.

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Resting Space Resting Space meets fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7.45pm via Zoom. Christian Meditation The Tuesday and Wednesday groups meet via Zoom. Please see the notices for specific information about how to join. The Friday group meets in the Chapel. Lunchtime Concerts The weekly Lunchtime Concerts are on Wednesdays at 1:15pm. Patrons can attend in person or view online via livestream. For further information, go to www.sjks.org.au/music/lunchtime-concerts/ Parish Office The Parish Office is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The Church The Church is open to the public from 10:00am until 4:00pm, Mondays to Fridays. For contact tracing purposes, visitors are required to register upon entering the Church.

www.sjks.org.au/messages-re-covid-19/

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Propers of the Eucharist

Organ Prelude

Please stand as the Servers, Choir, and Sacred Ministers enter.

Introit

The Choir sings

Welcome and Invocation

The celebrant welcomes the people, then says

Kyrie Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) – Missa Ascendens Christus

The Choir then sings the Kyrie and the Altar is censed.

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Confession

The deacon says

A time of silence is kept.

Gloria in excelsis Deo Victoria – Missa Ascendens Christus

Sung by the Choir

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Please sit.

First Reading

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 1: 1–11

A short silence is observed.

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Psalm 93 The Choir sings the following psalm to the chant by G. A. Macfarren.

Second Reading

A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Ephesians 1: 15–23

A short silence is observed.

Please stand.

Gospel Acclamation

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Gospel Reading Mark 16: 15-20

Please be seated.

Nicene Creed

Please stand.

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Prayers of the People

Please be seated. The following response may be used,

At the conclusion of the prayers the deacon says

Greeting of Peace

The celebrant says

Please stand.

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Offertory Hymn

The choir sings the hymn. The congregation does not sing the hymn, in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions. Please consider making your offering at sjks.org.au/donate, or at the tap machines in church.

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The celebrant prays over the bread and wine

Sursum Corda and Great Thanksgiving

Sanctus & Benedictus Victoria – Missa Ascendens Christus Sung by The Choir

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Silence is kept.

The Lord’s Prayer

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Breaking of the Bread

The celebrant breaks the bread and says

Agnus Dei Victoria – Missa Ascendens Christus

Sung by the choir.

Communion

Communion will be distributed in one kind from the chancel steps. The choir sings the Communion Motet.

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Post-Communion Hymn

The choir sings the hymn. The congregation does not sing the hymn, in accordance with COVID-19 restrictions.

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Solemn Blessing

Dismissal

Organ Voluntary