THE PARISH OF S. PAUL w. S. MARK Exhortation DEPTFORD As we gather at the Lord’s table we must recall the promises and warnings given to us in the Scriptures and so examine ‘anglo-catholic, inclusive, committed to prayer & justice.’ ourselves and repent of our sins. We should give thanks to http://www.achurchnearyou.com/deptford-st-paul God for his redemption of the world through his Son Jesus The Rector & Parish Priest: Fr Paul Butler Christ and, as we remember Christ’s death for us and receive tel: 0208 6927449 email: [email protected] the pledge of his love, resolve to serve him in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life. The Beatitudes th S. Matthew 5: 3-10 THE 7 SUNDAY Let us hear our Lord’s blessing on those who follow him AFTER TRINITY at HOME Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ––––––––––––––– Blessed are those who mourn, LITURGY OF for they shall be comforted.

SPIRITUAL Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. COMUNION –––––––––––––––––– Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, th for they shall be satisfied. 26 July 2020 Blessed are the merciful, 10.30am for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, If a household are praying for they shall see God. together one person may act as leader & the others as the Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. congregation and they join in the sections in bold type. If alone Blessed are those who suffer persecution read all the words aloud. for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Prayer of Preparation Almighty God, Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you to whom all hearts are and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. open, all desires known, Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in and from whom no secrets are hidden: heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the cleanse the thoughts prophets who were before you. of our hearts by the inspiration Father eternal, giver of light and grace, of your Holy Spirit, we have sinned against you that we and against our neighbour, may perfectly love you, in what we have thought, and worthily magnify in what we have said and done, your holy name; through ignorance, through weakness, through Christ our Lord. Amen. through our own deliberate fault. We have wounded your love ¶ THE INTRODUCTORY RITES and marred your image in us. We are sorry and ashamed Entrance Antiphon God is in his holy place, and repent of all our sins. God who unites those who dwell in his house; For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, he himself gives might and strength to his people. who died for us, forgive us all that is past (Numbers from CAHON) and lead us out from darkness to walk as children of light. Amen.

Opening Hymn: 217 The eleison God is love: let heaven adore him (Tune: Abbots Leigh) Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Christe eleison. The Greeting Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. In the name of the Father, Absolution and of the ! Son, Almighty God, our heavenly Father, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. who in his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins The Lord be with you. to all those who with heartfelt repentance And also with you. and true faith turn to him:

have mercy on us; pardon and deliver us from all our sins; confirm and strengthen us in all goodness; and bring us to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Gloria in excelsis 133 Steady my footsteps in your word; Glory to God in the highest, let no iniquity have dominion over me and on earth peace to people of good will. 134 Rescue me from those who oppress me, We praise you, we bless you, and I will keep your commandments. R. / we adore you, we glorify you, 135 we give you thanks for your great glory, Let your countenance shine upon your servant and teach me your statutes. Lord God, heavenly King, 136 O God, almighty Father. My eyes shed streams of tears, because people do not keep your law R. / Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Second Reading from the New Testament you take away the sins of the world, A reading from the Letter of S. Paul to the Romans. (8: 28-30) have mercy on us; 28 We know that all things work together for good for those you take away the sins of the world, 29 receive our prayer; who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be you are seated at the right hand of the Father, conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be have mercy on us. the firstborn within a large family. 30 And those whom he For you alone are the Holy One, predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also you alone are the Lord, justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified. you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ! in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Gospel Acclamation and Reading The Collect ♫ Alleluia! Lord of all power and might, Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; the author and giver of all good things: you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom. graft in our hearts the love of your name, Alleluia! ♫ increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, A ! reading from the ! Holy Gospel according to ! Matthew and of your great mercy keep us in the same; (13: 31-33, 44-52) Glory to you O, Lord. through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, 31 Jesus put before the crowd another parable: ‘The kingdom who is alive and reigns with you, of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and in the unity of the Holy Spirit, sowed in his field; 32 it is the smallest of all the seeds, but one God, now and for ever. Amen. when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a ¶ THE LITURGY OF THE WORD tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.’ 33 He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of Sit for the readings. heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed in with 44 First Reading from the Old Testament three measures of flour until all of it was leavened. The A reading from the First Book of Kings (3: 5-12) kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all 5 At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by that he has and buys that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven night; and God said, ‘Ask what I should give you.’ 6 And is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; 46 on finding one Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and your servant my father David, because he walked before you bought it. 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind; 48 when it toward you; and you have kept for him this great and steadfast was full, they drew it ashore, sat down, and put the good into love, and have given him a son to sit on his throne today. baskets but threw out the bad. 49 So it will be at the end of the 7 And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant age. The angels will come out and separate the evil from the king in place of my father David, although I am only a little righteous 50 and throw them into the furnace of fire, where child; I do not know how to go out or come in. 8 And your there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 51 Have you servant is in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a understood all this?’ They answered, ‘Yes.’ 52 And he said to great people, so numerous they cannot be numbered or them, ‘Therefore every scribe who has been trained for the counted. 9 Give your servant therefore an understanding mind kingdom of heaven is like the master of a household who to govern your people, able to discern between good and evil; brings out of his treasure what is new and what is old.’ for who can govern this your great people?’ 10 It pleased the 11 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Lord that Solomon had asked this. God said to him, ‘Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself The Apostles’ Creed long life or riches, or for the life of your enemies, but have We believe in one God, asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, 12 I the Father, the Almighty, now do according to your word. Indeed I give you a wise and maker of heaven and earth, discerning mind; no one like you has been before you and no of all that is, seen and unseen. one like you shall arise after you.’ We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, Psalm: 119: 129-136 God from God, Light from Light, R. / Lord, how I love your law. true God from true God, 129 Your decrees are wonderful; begotten, not made, therefore I obey them with all my heart. of one Being with the Father; 130 through him all things were made. When your word goes forth it gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. R. / For us and for our salvation 131 I open my mouth and pant; I long for your commandments. he came down from heaven, 132 Turn to me in mercy, (All Genuflect) was incarnate from the Holy Spirit as you always do to those who love your Name. R. / and the Virgin Mary and was made human. (Rise)

2 For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; ¶ THE LITURGY OF THE he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again The Peace. in accordance with the Scriptures; Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your Apostles, he ascended into heaven and is seated I leave you peace, my peace I give you. at the right hand of the Father. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, He will come again in glory and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom to judge the living and the dead, where you live for ever and ever. Amen. and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, The peace of the Lord be with you always. the Lord, the giver of life, And also with you. who proceeds from the Father and the Son, Let us offer one another a sign of peace. who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, The Offertory Hymn: 646 who has spoken through the prophets. The kingdom of God is justice and joy (Tune: Hanover) We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. ¶ THE COMMUNION RITE We acknowledge one baptism The Lord’s Prayer for the forgiveness of sins. Looking for the coming of his kingdom, We look for the resurrection of the dead, let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us: and the life of the ! age to come. Amen. OUR Father, Prayers of Intercession which art in heaven, Leader Hallowed be thy Name. In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, Thy kingdom come. let us pray to the Father, saying, Lord in your mercy, Hear our prayer. Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Strengthen Justin our Archbishop, Christopher our bishop, and Karowei, his assistant, our parish priest, Fr Paul, Give us this day our daily bread. all bishops, priests, deacons, religious, ordinands, And forgive us our trespasses, and lay ministers, and all your Church in the service of Christ, As we forgive them that trespass against us. that those who confess your name may be united in your And lead us not into temptation; truth, live together in your love, But deliver us from evil: and reveal your glory in the world. Lord in your mercy, For thine is the kingdom, Bless, guide and give wisdom to all in authority and all who The power, and the glory, exercise power; and direct this and every nation in the ways For ever and ever. Amen. of justice and of peace; that we may honour one another, and seek the common good. We especially remember … Lord in your mercy, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, Give grace to us, our families and friends, and to all our have mercy on us. neighbours in the Deptford Community, that we may serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us. Lamb of God, you Lord in your mercy, take away the sin of the world, Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit. have mercy on us. We especially remember ... give them courage and hope in their troubles; and bring them Lamb of God, the joy of your salvation. Lord in your mercy, you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace. Hear us as we remember those who have died recently, especially… Act of Spiritual Reception and those whose anniversaries fall at this time especially… In union, dear Father, Rest eternal grant unto them, O Lord. with Christian people throughout the world and let light perpetual shine upon them. ! May they rest in peace and across the centuries gathered to make Eucharist, and rise in glory. Amen hearing your holy Word Offer your personal intentions. and receiving the Precious Body and Blood, I offer you praise and thanksgiving. Rejoicing in the fellowship of the BVM we pray: … Even though I am exiled from tasting the Bread of Heaven S. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, Pray for us. and drinking the Cup of Life S. Paul, our Patron, I pray that you will unite me with all the baptised S. Mark, the Evangelist, and with your Son who gave his life for us. S. Francis, Ss. Joachim & Anne, parents of the BVM, Come Lord Jesus, Ss. Martha, Mary & Lazarus, friends of Jesus, dwell in me and send your Holy Spirit S. Peter Chrysologus, that I may be filled with your presence. Prayer of S. Alphonsus Liguori S. Ignatius of Loyola, S. Alphonsus Mary de Liguori, As you imagine yourself receiving the Bread of Heaven, All you angels and saints. be still and rest in the love of God. Thank Him for entering beneath the roof of your soul with words such as: Merciful God accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, Our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen. 3 The Blessing Soul of Christ, sanctify me. The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Body of Christ, save me. Let us Bow our heads and pray for God's blessing. , inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. The peace of God, which passes all understanding, Passion of Christ, strengthen me. keep our hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, O good Jesu, hear me. and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; Within your wounds hide me. and the blessing of God almighty, Suffer me not to be separated from you. the Father, the ! Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst us and remain with us always. Amen. From the malicious Enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me and bid me come to you, The Dismissal Let us bless the Lord, Thanks be to God. that with your Saints I may praise you, for ever and ever. Amen. The Closing Hymn: 474 The Communion Hymn: 413 Now thank we all our God (Tune: Nun Danket) Lord of all hopefulness (Tune: Slane) The

The Angel of the Lord brought glad tidings to Mary; And she conceived by the Holy Ghost. S. Francis’ Meditation Prayer My God and my All! Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, The blessed art thou among women, Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus. have mercy on me, a sinner. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, Prayer of S. Francis of Assisi and at the hour of our death. Amen. before the of San Damiano. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. Most High, glorious God, Be it unto me according to thy Word. enlighten the darkness of my heart. Hail Mary… Give me true faith, certain hope And the Word was made flesh. And dwelt among us. and perfect charity, Hail Mary… sense and knowledge, Lord, that I may carry out Pray for us O holy Mother of God. Your holy and true command. Amen. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. The Universal Prayer for Peace Lead me from death to life We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, from falsehood to truth. that as we have known the Incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ Lead me from despair to hope by the message of an angel, so by his Cross ! and Passion we from fear to trust. may be brought unto the glory of his Resurrection; through Lead me from hate to love the same Christ our Lord. Amen. from war to peace. !!!!! Let peace fill our hearts, our world, our universe, peace, peace, peace… THE KALENDAR A Prayer of Fr Conrad Noel th Grant O Lord, 17 Week of Ordinary Time that as I have shared in your spirit of fellowship, 27th July - 1 August with these, my sisters and brothers, so may I continue to struggle for justice in my daily work and rest; until the injustice and inequalities of this world MON, 27th, Feria are overcome, and the whole earth is your Kingdom. Amen. TUES, 28th, Feria

¶ THE CONCLUDING RITE WEDS, 29th, Ss. Martha, Mary & Lazarus Stand THURS, 30th, S. Peter Chrysologus Communion Antiphon Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. FRI, 31st, S. Ignatius of Loyola Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God. SAT, 1st August, S. Alphonsus Mary de Liguori Postcommunion Prayer

Lord God, whose Son is the true vine and the source of life, ever giving himself that the world may live: SUNDAY 2nd August may we so receive within ourselves the power of his death and passion that, in his saving cup, 8th Sunday after Trinity we may share his glory and be made perfect in his love; for he is alive and reigns, now and for ever. Amen.

4 Prayer of Abandonment by Blessed Charles de Foucauld SOME OTHER PRAYERS Father, I abandon myself into your hands; And see the Prayer Booklet: do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you: PRAYING AT HOME: I am ready for all, I accept all. A resource for those praying at home Let only your will be done in me, as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and in all your creatures – I wish no more than this, O Lord. produced by the CHURCH UNION Into your hands I commend my soul: I offer it to you with all the love of my heart, and available to download via the links in for I love you, Lord, and so need to give myself, THE RECTOR’S EMAIL to surrender myself into your hands without reserve, and with boundless confidence, for you are my Father. The Trisagion (Thrice Holy) Under the shadow of your mercy

Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy Ἅγιος ὁ Θεός, in this time of uncertainty and distress. Ἅγιος ἰσχυρός, Sustain and support the anxious and fearful, Ἅγιος ἀθάνατος, and lift up all who are brought low; ἐλέησον ἡμᾶς. that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love Transliteration: Agios o Theos, in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. Agios ischyros, Agios athanatos, For those who are ill eleison imas. Merciful God, we entrust to your unfailing and tender care, those who are ill Holy God, or in pain, knowing that whenever danger threatens Holy Mighty, your everlasting arms are there to hold us safe. Holy Immortal, Comfort and heal them, and restore them to health and strength; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. have mercy on us. (x3) For hospital staff and medical researchers The Jesus Prayer Gracious God, Lord Jesus Christ, give skill, sympathy and resilience Son of the Living God, to all who are caring for the sick, have mercy on me, and your wisdom to those searching for a cure. a sinner. (x10) Strengthen them with your Spirit, that through their work many will be restored to health; Traditional Prayer before a Crucifix through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus, while before your face I humbly kneel and, Prayers when unable to attend church with burning soul, Lord Jesus Christ, pray and beseech you you said to your disciples, ‘I am with you always’. to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments Be with me today, as I offer myself to you. of faith, hope and love; Hear my prayers for others and for myself, true contrition for my sins, and keep me in your care. Amen. and a firm purpose of amendment. A prayer for the night, attributed to S. Augustine of Hippo While I contemplate, Keep watch, dear Lord, with great love and tender pity, with those who work, or watch, Thy five most precious wounds, or weep this night, pondering over them within me and give your angels charge over those who sleep. and calling to mind the words which David, Tend the sick, Lord Christ; your prophet, said of you, my Jesus: give rest to the weary, “They have pierced My hands and My feet, bless the dying, they have numbered all My bones.” soothe the suffering, Amen. pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love’s sake. Amen.

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5 UPDATE ON RE-OPENING S. PAUL'S church. The children and their carers area is suspended at this (Updated 17 July) time. Text also on the Rector’s Weekly Email 11. The sheet will be in your place. This is only

As you may be aware, we do not have any paid lay staff here for your own use. It must not be shared, and must be taken at S. Paul's, and everything that we do is by volunteers. away with you at the conclusion of the Mass. (church members), who are themselves facing the immense 12. Only Fr Paul will access the Sacristy. pressures that everyone else is facing at this time, including 13. Parish Mass will begin promptly at 10.30am. It working from home, home schooling etc. will be a said Mass, at the High Altar, which will last between The Parochial Church Council, (PCC), made up of 35-40 minutes. There will be no servers, incense, holy water, volunteer church members, is currently meeting regularly processions, singing … Readers are asked to read from their online to progress the significant task of preparing the Sunday Mass Sheet. The Peace will be given by bowing to one necessary risk assessment, and then organising to put another. Holy Communion will be in one kind only, and Fr these plans into operation. In everything, we seek to ensure Paul will follow the strict guidelines to ensure that the Blessed that the re-opening of the church is COVID-19 secure, and Sacrament is distributed safely into your hands. Blessings will safe for the Rector, volunteers, the congregation, visitors and be given without touching. You will be invited to form a all members of the community. socially distanced line, at 2m distance, when you go to receive Please let me know via email If you would like to Holy Communion or a blessing. volunteer to make yourself available to help out 14. At the conclusion of Mass, you will be asked to with practical tasks in order to get the church re- leave in an orderly, and socially distanced manner. opened. You are also asked to leave the churchyard as soon as possible, and not to socialise or break social distancing rules, We hope to have a plan in place in order to re- and sadly there will be no refreshments at this time. Fr Paul open the church and begin the Sunday Parish will not be able to greet you on the door at this time. Mass, while following the necessary conditions laid down by 15. Toilets will be available on arrival and on the Government and the Church of England, by early departure, and for emergencies only. August. FINANCIAL GIVING

> The daily Mass will begin again later in the year. When the church re-opens the weekly collection will be taken > Evening Prayer will continue from Tuesday to as you leave the church. Sunday at 6.00pm on the videoconferencing platform, Jitsi Meet. We ask everyone who can to give via Standing Order, or if not, via the Weekly Envelope Scheme. Please Please contact the Rector via email if you would like to take contact us via our email address, if you would like part. the relevant forms. Please bear with us, be patient, and pray for us whilst we undertake this task. Together we are doing our very best to We also now have the capacity for online giving, enable the re-opening of the church as soon as possible, and in at Just Giving, here: a way that is welcoming, safe and COVID-19 secure, and to https://www.justgiving.com/pccdeptford the praise and glory of Almighty God. Our Just Giving page is available on our Website, > Further information will follow as it becomes from the Home Page, via the Donate button, or via the Give Now page. available. During this difficult time, the work of S. Paul's Deptford is Here is a draft outline of what a COVID-19 especially reliant on people’s generosity. We know that it is a SECURE SUNDAY for Parish Mass will be like: difficult time for many of you, and we understand that there is presently real hardship in many families both financially and 1. There will be between 30 - 40 spaces per Sunday, depending on social distancing. Each space will be clearly regarding people’s health. Our church is in the same position, marked in the pews. and our costs continue to mount while we remain closed for 2. You will need to book one or more of these spaces for actual attendance and worship. This closure reduces our yourself and your household online, or, by telephone. We income from planned giving, collections and fund-raising suggest that church members attend every other Sunday in activities. order to allow everyone to have an opportunity to attend. We are grateful for all financial contributions which help to 4. Entrance will be via the main carriage gates at pay for the: the Crossfield Street / Deptford High Street entrance to the - Utility bills of the church, (gas, electricity, water) churchyard. - Costs of maintaining the worship, (e.g. candles, wine, wafers, 5. You will have to arrive between 10am - 10.20am, as incense) your name will be ticked off the list of attendees, or, if we do - Maintenance, cleaning, and repair of our Grade 1 Listed church, not have your details we will need to take them down. All (substantial costs) information is to allow track and trace in the event of - Office costs (e.g. postage, printing, paper) someone who attends subsequently informing us that they - Monthly Diocesan Parish Share to the Diocese, (80p out of every have tested positive for covid-19. Late entrants will not £1 we give to the Diocese goes towards clergy stipends) be admitted. We receive no external subsidies and all monies 6. You must have no symptoms of Covid-19, and be otherwise have to be raised from the parishioners, lettings, in good health. or voluntary donations. 7. You must wear a face mask in church at all times. Those who are on Sidespersons duty will also wear face visors. THE CHURCHYARD 8. On arrival you will be asked to sanitise your hands Will remain closed for the time being apart from allowing using the disinfectant gel provided. access to the church for the Sunday Parish Mass. If you would 9. You will be seated in one of the marked spaces in like to visit a Memorial in the Churchyard on an anniversary to the pews. These spaces are 2m apart from one another. lay flowers, or for another reason, then please contact the Households may sit together. Rector to arrange a mutually convenient time, either via 10. Parents are asked to keep a particular eye on email [email protected] their children and to keep them physically near at all times. There must be no playing, running, or shouting in or by calling on 0208 6927449. 6