5 EASTER: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER. ONFIRMATIONS AND RECEPTIONS

Christ Church Bay Ridge Brooklyn
5 EASTER
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
CONFIRMATIONS AND RECEPTIONS
May 18, 2025
LITURGY OF THE WORD
Rite Two
Voluntary
The Entrance
Hymn at the Entrance—450 Coronation
Opening Acclamation Page 413
Hymn 417 Festival Canticle
Collect of the Day
The Word of God
First Lesson—Acts 11:1-18
Psalm 148 (From the Book of Common Prayer) Page 805
Second Lesson—Revelation 21:1-6
Gradual Hymn—516 Down Ampney
The Gospel—John 13:31-35
The Sermon Bishop Franklin
The Presentation and Examination of the Candidates Page 415
The Baptismal Covenant Page 416
The Prayers for the Candidates Page 417
The Confirmations and Receptions Page 418
Welcoming Prayer
Holy Spirit living within us, guide our hearts and minds as we welcome today all those who worship with us at Christ Church. Give us discerning hearts so that everyone who crosses our threshold feels welcomed in the spirit of your love. Help us to recognize each person as an individual sent by you who will enrich our lives. And most of all, O God, let this be a place of love and acceptance of all your children; in the name of your Child, our Savior, Jesus Christ. AMEN.
The Peace
Celebration of Holy Communion
Offertory Hymn—490 Houston
Hymn at the Presentation of the Offering
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen
The Great Thanksgiving—Eucharistic Prayer 3 (Insert)
Sanctus—Hymn S130
The Lord’s Prayer Page 364
Agnus Dei—Hymn S164
Anthem
Post Communion Prayer Page 365
The Benediction
Hymn at the Retiring Procession—494 Diademata
Voluntary
WHEN THE LITURGY ENDS, THE SERVICE BEGINS
Midweek Eucharist at Christ Church:
Wednesdays at 6:00 pm led by Father Lawrence De Lion
www.christchurchbayridge.org Telephone: 718-745-3698
e-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 9:30am – 1:30pm