The Parish Church of St James the Great Hanslope& Ss Simon & Jude, Castlethorpe

“I am the Good Shepherd”

Parish Masson the Fourth Sunday of Easter

Celebrant: Fr Adam Burnham SSCPreacher: Fr Gary Ecclestone SSC

Welcome to today’s livestreamedParish Mass on Easter 4 Good Shepherd Sunday

THE PREPARATION

A bell rings and the people stand

Christ triumphant, ever reigning,Saviour, Master, King!Lord of heaven, our lives sustaining,hear us as we sing:

Yours the glory and the crown,the high renown, the eternal name.

Word incarnate, truth revealing,Son of Man on earth!power and majesty concealingby your humble birth: [Refrain]

Suffering servant, scorned, ill-treated,victim crucified!death is through the cross defeated,sinners justified: [Refrain]

Priestly king, enthroned for everhigh in heaven above!sin and death and hell shall neverstifle hymns of love: [Refrain]

So, our hearts and voices raisingthrough the ages long,ceaselessly upon you gazing,this shall be our song: [Refrain]

Words: Michael Saward (1932-2015)

The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth;by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia.

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Alleluia, Christ is risen!He is risen indeed! ALLELUIA!

CONFESSION AND GOD’S ASSURANCE OF SINS FORGIVEN

In a moment of quiet we prepare ourselves to meet Christ in word and sacrament.All sit or kneel and silence is kept for personal reflection.Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd and you lay down your life for the sheep. Lord have mercy Lord, have mercy

Lord Jesus, you are the door, those who enter by you will be saved.Christ have mercy Christ have mercy

Lord Jesus, you came that we might have life and have it in all its fullness.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 standGLORIA IN EXCELSIS

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:

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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.

We remain standing for the COLLECT (THE PRAYER FOR THE DAY) and the Priest introduces a short period of silent prayer with the words “Let us pray”

Almighty ever-living God,lead us to a share in the joys of heaven,so that the humble flock may reachwhere the brave Shepherd has gone before.Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever. AmenSitTHE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

FIRST READINGThis is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to GodWe remain seated for THE PSALM (Psalm 118) Response: The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone

SECOND READINGThis is the Word of the Lord Thanks be to God

GOSPEL all stand

Alleluia, Alleluia, (Alleluia)!I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;I know my own sheep and my own know me. Alleluia!

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The Lord be with you and also with youHear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John Glory to you, O Lord.

At the endThis is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON

After which silence is kept.

All stand to pray together the NICENE 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 salvation he came down from heaven,by the power of the Holy Spirithe became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,and 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.

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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.

We all kneel or sit for the PRAYERSThese words may be used:

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

Rest eternal grant unto them O Lordand let light perpetual shine upon themThe following may be added:We 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.

The Prayers end:Merciful Father, accept these prayersfor the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

All stand THE PEACEThe risen Christ came and stood among his disciples and said “Peace be with you!”, and they were glad when they saw the Lord. Alleluia!

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The peace of the Lord be always with you and also with you.Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

THE MINISTRY OF THE SACRAMENT

OFFERTORY

At the Lamb's high feast we singPraise to our victorious King:Who hath washed us in the tideFlowing from his piercèd side;Praise we him whose love divineGives the guests his blood for wine,Gives his body for the feast,Love the Victim, Love the Priest.

Where the Paschal blood is poured,Death's dark angel sheathes his sword;Israel's hosts triumphant goThrough the wave that drowns the foe.Christ, the Lamb whose blood was shed,Paschal victim, Paschal bread!With sincerity and loveEat we Manna from above.

Mighty Victim from on high,Powers of hell beneath thee lie;Death is broken in the fight,Thou hast brought us life and light.Now thy banner thou dost wave,Conquering Satan and the grave.See the prince of darkness quelled;Heaven's bright gates are open held.

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Paschal triumph, Paschal joy,Only sin can this destroy;From sin's death do thou set free,Souls re-born, dear Lord, in thee.Hymns of glory, songs of praise,Father, unto thee we raise.Risen Lord, all praise to thee,Ever with the Spirit be.

Words: Latin 4th century tr Robert Campbell (1814-1868)OFFERTORY PRAYERS

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.

Grant, we pray, O Lord,that we may always find delight in these paschal mysteries,so that the renewal constantly at work within usmay be the cause of our unending joy.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

The Lord be with you and 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 Him thanks and praise.All sit kneel

Father, all powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We praise you with greater joy than ever in this Easter season, when Christ became our Paschal Sacrifice.

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As he offered His body on the Cross, His perfect sacrifice fulfilled all others.As he gave himself into your hands for our salvation, he showed himself to be the priest, the altar, and the Lamb of sacrifice.The joy of the resurrection renews the whole world while the angels and archangels and the whole company of heaven sing forever to your glory 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 THEFORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS, AS OFTEN AS YOU DRINK IT,

IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.

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Great is the mystery of Faith:All say Christ 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 Mary,

the virgin Mother of God, of James, Simon & Jude, and 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, for ever and ever. Amen.

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All say 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.

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.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world,grant us peace.

THE INVITATIONBehold 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.

The Body of Christ Amen! The Blood of Christ Amen!

The Good Shepherd has risen, who laid down his life for his sheepand willingly died for his flock, alleluia.

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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. It is used as a preparation for Mass and by individuals who cannot receive Holy Communion.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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COMMUNIUON HYMN

The King of Love my Shepherd is,Whose goodness faileth never;I nothing lack if I am HisAnd He is mine forever.

Where streams of living water flow,My ransomed soul He leadeth,And where the verdant pastures grow,With food celestial feedeth.

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,But yet in love He sought me,And on His shoulder gently laid,And home rejoicing brought me.

In death's dark vale I fear no illWith Thee, dear Lord, beside me;Thy rod and staff my comfort still,Thy cross before to guide me.

And so through all the length of daysThy goodness faileth never:Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praiseWithin Thy house forever.

Words: HW Baker (1821-1877)

A POST-COMMUNION PRAYER Look upon your flock, kind Shepherd,and be pleased to settle in eternal pasturesthe sheep you have redeemedby the Precious Blood of your Son.Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

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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 you Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.

Notices may be given

THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

The Lord be with youand also with you

Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing.

Through the resurrection of His SonGod has redeemed you and made you His children.May he bless you with joy. Amen.

The redeemer has given you lasting freedom.May you inherit his everlasting life. Amen.

By faith you rose with Him in baptism.May your lives be holy, so that you will be united with him forever. Amen.

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. Alleluia! Alleluia!!Thanks be to God. ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!!

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HYMN

Holy God, we praise Thy name;Lord of all, we bow before Thee;All on earth Thy scepter claim;All in heav'n above adore Thee.Infinite Thy vast domain;Everlasting is Thy reign.

Hark, the glad celestial hymnAngel choirs above are raising;Cherubim and seraphimIn unceasing chorus praising;Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord:Holy, holy, holy Lord.

Holy Father, holy Son,Holy Spirit: Three we name Thee,While in essence only one;Undivided God we claim Thee,And adoring, bend the kneeWhile we sing our praise to Thee.

Words: attr to Ignace Franz (1719-1790) paraphrasing the Te DeumTr. Clarence Walworth (1820-1900)

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THE REGINA CAELIaddressed to Our Lord’s Mother in thanksgiving for the Resurrection

Prayed with intention for:Residents of: Bullington End and Hatton Court

Church Members:Rosemary Sawbridge, Anna Sikora-Sikorski, Julie Schram,

Glenn & Janet Shipton, Sonia Singlehurst, Charlotte Small & William

Joy to thee, O Queen of Heaven, alleluia.He whom thou wast meet to bear, alleluia.As he promised, hath arisen, alleluia.Pour for us to him thy prayer, alleluia.Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia. For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia.O God, by the Resurrection of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, you have brought joy to the whole world: grant that, by the help of his mother, the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life; through Christ the Lord. Amen.

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WORSHIP & EVENTS APRIL 25TH – MAY 1ST TONIGHT: Shrine Prayers at 6.00pm

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

Wednesday 5.00pm Mass at CastlethorpeThursday 9.30am Mass at HanslopeFriday 5.30pm Mass livestreamed

Saturday 4.30pm Rosary livestreamed/Facebook6.00pm Shrine Prayers (daily)live from Walsingham online

Sunday SchoolTakes place in both our churches on Sundays again at

9.45am at Castlethorpe and 11.15am at Hanslope.Little Angels & Little Lambs

Little Angels and Little Lambs have both reopened on Monday mornings (9.00 for 9.30am) at St James

and Friday afternoons at Ss Simon & Jude

Following the SilenceMonday at 4.45pm via Zoom.

Contact Andrea: ah.kingston@btinternet.com

CraftivistsFridays at 9.30am at St James Contact 07951 501489

Inspire Youth GroupFriday afternoons at St James, Hanslope at 3.30-5.00pm

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Castlethorpe’s Annual Parochial Church MeetingTakes place on Tuesday 27th April

via Zoom at 8.00pm

THIRD MONDAYS:Cancer Wellbeing & Support Group

FOURTH WEDNESDAYS:Carers’ Group

For Full Details of Church Events:

www.stjameshanslope.org

handc.parish@gmail.com

01908 337936 or pick up a copy of The Link18

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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Friday 30th April –Sunday 2nd MayANDREA’S ANNUAL ONLINE PLANT SALE

More information later this week on Facebookor email ah.kingston@btinternet.com

Saturday 8th May CASTLETHORPE CHURCH CAKE-AWAY

Cake sale from 11.00am-12.30pm bring your own container

Sunday 9th May – WALK FOR HEALTHBluebell Walk leaving St James at 2.00pm, more information

from Ann Ellis 01908 511435

Thursday 13th May - ASCENSION DAYForty Days after Easter Jesus Returns to the Father

Benefice Mass at 7.30pm at St James

Thursday 3rd June - CORPUS CHRISTIIn Thanksgiving for the Gift of the Eucharist

Benefice Mass at 7.30pm at St James

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