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GATHERING
the paschal candle is already lit in the Chapel, which is festively decorated,
with palm branches on the table
Welcome & Announcements [Kelly]
Procession with Palms: [Bill]
a round table in the centre of the Lounge, covered in purple cloth, holds a pile
of palm branches; palm branches are distributed as people gather; said as callresponse repetition:
“The great crowd that had come to the festival /
heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem /
So they took branches of palm trees /
and went out to meet him, shouting /
‘Hosanna! /
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the God.” /
‘Hosanna! /
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the God.” /
‘Hosanna! / ‘Hosanna! / ‘Hosanna!” . . . .
we process to the chapel singing Sanna, sannanina (VU 128)
in the Chapel:
A Collect after Processsion with Palms [on screen; Bill will invite]
God of majesty and humility, of palms and passion,
you show us the depth of your love:
walking with us,
you offer friendship and solidarity;
speaking truth to power,
you bring freedom and justice;
sharing in the pain of all who suffer,
you give birth to hope and healing.
Give us the courage and compassion
to follow in the way of your cross,
lest our “Hosanna” turn yet again to “Crucify!” . . . . [silence]
Let the whole church say, Amen.
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WORD
Old Testament: Zechariah 9:9-10 [student]
The Word of God.
Thanks be to God.
Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29: VU p. 837 [student]
Refrain: “Hosanna in the highest!” That ancient song we sing!
[last line of VU 123]
Gospel: Luke 19:28-40 [Henley]
The Gospel of Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ!
Sermon: [Henley]
Silent Reflection
Prayers of the People
1. Today, as we recall Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, let us pray for the cities of
the world, the challenges they face and the hope they offer.
Response: VU 400 “Lord Listen to Your Children Praying”
1. We pray today for cities like Jerusalem, Meeca and Rome, and all centers of
religious and spiritual life, that people of faith may work towards mutual respect
and understanding . . . . (10 seconds silence)
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2. We remember in our prayers cities like Kinshasha, Damascus and Kabul,
where histories seem defined by war, violence and terror, and people long for
peacemakers . . . . (10 seconds silence)
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1. We pray for cities like Melbourne, Lima, and Winnipeg, and wherever
aboriginal peoples remind us of the land on which we stand, and the relations to
which we are called . . . (10 seconds silence)
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2. And we remember also our own cities, O God, be they Kingston, Ontario or
Kingston, Jamaica – wherever we work or play, protest or celebrate. Aloud and
in the silence, we name all those cities which are near or dear to us, on our
minds or close to our hearts . . . .(15 seconds silence)
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1. You have revealed to us, O God, that our story will end in a city. Help us, we
pray, as we seek to make our cities sacred and holy by your presence – that we
and all your people, at the last, may dwell in your Holy City. Amen.
TABLE
Invitation & Peace [by Paul]
ending with:
The peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
signs of peace are exchanged
Presentation Hymn: VU 143 “My Song is Love Unknown”
The Great Thanksgiving
God be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift our hearts in prayer.
Let us give thanks to God.
It is good to give God thanks and praise.
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Thanks and praise be to you, O God,
for you create life out of the dust, and sustain us even in the desert.
We thank you that in the face of every temptation and trial,
every principality and power,
you are present to direct and guide, to renew and revive.
We praise you for sending us Jesus, your Suffering Servant,
to walk before us the way of the cross,
and to turn us to you and to one another.
Therefore, we join your long procession of pilgrims
praising you along the way:
“Hosanna in the highest!”
That ancient song we sing;
for Christ is our Redeemer;
earth let your anthems ring:
O may we ever praise you
with heart and life and voice,
and in your humble presence
eternally rejoice!
[VU 123]
Blessed is our brother Jesus, who, before his suffering,
earnestly desired to eat with his companions the passover of liberation.
On the night that he was betrayed,
he took bread, gave thanks, broke it, and said:
“This is my body, which is for you. Do this to remember me.”
In the same way,
he passed the cup after supper saying:
“This cup is the new covenant in my blood.
Do this whenever you drink it, to remember me.”
Remembering your boundless love for us in Jesus Christ,
we offer you our praise,
as we proclaim the mystery of faith:
Sing Christ has died, is risen,
[VU 123]
and Christ will come again!
Sing Christ has died, is risen, and Christ will come again!
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Send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts.
Make us one with Christ in his self-giving,
that through us, he may:
bind up the broken-hearted,
comfort the mourners,
open the eyes of the blind,
and proclaim liberty to the captives—
until justice rolls down like waters,
and righteousness like an overflowing stream.
In this hope, and as your people, we praise you:
Amen, amen, O Holy One!
Hosanna and Amen!
Amen, amen, O Holy One!
Hosanna and Amen!
[VU 123]
With Jesus, we pray together, saying: Our Father, who art in heaven, . . . .
Fraction and Pouring
the plate of gluten free prepared bread and the cup are each, in turn, raised and
filled, with the words:
The body of Christ, given for you.
The blood of Christ, poured out for you.
Music during Communion:
MV 128 “When They Heard That Jesus Was Coming”
One: cantor
All: congregation
Prayer after Communion: VU 150 “A Prayer for Holy Week”
led/invited by Paul
Blessing and Sending Forth [Henley]
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GOING FORTH
Hymn: VU 126 “Ride On, Ride On, the Time is Right”
all remain seated, while the chapel is prepared for Holy Week
we depart in silence