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The The Rev. Samuel V. Tallman

The BCP Page 358 Clergy and People together, all standing 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, 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: by the power of the Holy Spirit he 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 again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and 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. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic . 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. . The of the People In this Holy Season when angels announced to shepherds Peace on earth and Goodwill from God to all people; and a baby was born in Bethlehem in Judea who is Emmanuel—God-With-Us—Let us keep faith and hope and pray for the Church and for the world. The people stand or kneel Grant, Almighty God, that all confess your Name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and re- veal your glory in the world. We pray especially for Michael, our Presiding , Dabney, our Bishop, Stephen our Dean; and in the Diocesan cycle of for St. Raphael's, Fort Myers Beach; St. Stephen's, New Port Rich- ey; St. Thomas', St. Petersburg; St. Vincent 's, St. Petersburg; St. Wilfred 's, Sarasota; -by-the-Cove, Naples. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Guide the people of this land, and of all the nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one an- other and serve the common good. We pray especially for Donald our President; Joe our President-elect; Ron our Governor; Rick our Mayor; the legislatures and courts. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of others and to your honor and glory. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. After , the Celebrant says Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours, and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one an- other as he loves us. We pray especially for those who are absent from us due to this pandemic; and for our Let us pray. special ministries of Florida Resurrection House, Peterborough Apartments, and Campbell Park Elementary School. Celebrant and People Lord, in your mercy Eternal God, heavenly Father, Hear our prayer. you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and you have fed us with spiritual food and bring them the joy of your salvation. We pray especially for doctors, nurses, scientists, and public health in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. workers. We pray for all those who have been commended to us in prayer, naming them now silently or aloud. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage A period of silence is kept in which the people may offer their own petitions. to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; Lord, in your mercy through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hear our prayer. The Celebrant blesses the people. The , or the Celebrant, then dismisses them with these words We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with all your saints in your eternal kingdom. Let us go forth in the name of Christ. Lord, in your mercy People Thanks be to God. Hear our prayer. Concluding Hymn # 100 (Blue Hymnal) The Celebrant adds a concluding . “Joy to the world!” Almighty God, you have given your only begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born this day of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may dai- 1. Joy to the world! the Lord is come: ly be renewed by your Holy Spirit ; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. let earth receive her King; The Peace let every heart prepare him room, Celebrant The peace of the Lord be always with you. and heaven and nature sing. People And also with you. 2. Joy to the world! the Savior reigns; let us our songs employ, The Holy Communion while fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains, All are welcome to receive Communion here at the Cathedral. Gluten-free wafers are provided upon request. repeat the sounding joy. Daniel Gawthrop Love came down at Christmas 3. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Love came down at Christmas, love all lovely, love divine; love was born at Christmas: star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, love incarnate, love divine; worship we our Jesus, but wherewith for sacred nor thorns infest the ground; sign? Love shall be our token; love be yours and love be mine, love to God and neighbor, love for plea and gift he comes to make his blessings flow and sign. far as the curse is found. The Great Thanksgiving 4. He rules the world with truth and grace, Eucharistic Prayer A BCP Page 361 and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness The people stand. The Celebrant faces them and says and wonders of his love. The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Postlude Don Michael Dicie Celebrant Lift up your hearts. People We lift them to the Lord. Fanfare on In dulci jubilo Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People It is right to give him thanks and praise. Then, facing the Holy Table, the Celebrant proceeds It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. Here a is said. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: