THE ORDINAL 
NOTES  FOR  THE  WHOLE ORDINAL 
1  The threefold Ministry 
The Church of  Ireland maintains the historic threefold ministry of  bish- 
ops, priests (also called presbyters), and deacons. Its ministers are ordained 
by bishops according to authorized forms of service, with prayer and the 
laying on of hands (see the Preamble and Declaration to the Constitution 
of  the  Church  of  Ireland,  the  Preface  to  the  Ordinal  (1662),  and  the 
Constitution itself). 
2  Consecration of  Bishops 
Bishops  must  be  consecrated  by  at  least  three  other  bishops,  joining 
together in the act of laying on of hands, of whom one shall be the arch- 
bishop of  the province or a bishop acting as deputy. Two assisting bish- 
ops should accompany the archbishop throughout. 
Such consecrations should take place on a Sunday or Holy Day. 
A consecration may appropriately take place in the metropolitan cathedral 
or in a cathedral of the vacant see. In the latter case it is appropriate that, 
once consecrated, the new bishop receives the pastoral staff, is placed in 
the episcopal seat and subsequently presides at the Eucharist. 
3  Ordination of  Priests and Deacons 
Priests (or presbyters) share with the bishop in laying hands on the heads 
of  those ordained to the order of  priest. The bishop alone lays hands on 
the heads of  those ordained to the order of  deacon. 
4  The Declarations 
The  declarations  as  required  by  the  Constitution  of   the  Church  of 
Ireland  are  taken  prior  to  the  service  of  ordination  of  deacons  and 
priests. 
5  Form of  Service 
Questions concerning the form of  service to be used, and other matters 
concerning the conduct of  the service, are to be determined by the bish- 
op who presides at it, in accordance with the rubrics of  the service and 
having regard to tradition and local custom. 
6  Readings 
The Readings will normally be those indicated in the service. On occasion 
the readings of  the day may be used or readings may be selected from 
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 7  Vesture 
The ordinand may be vested in the vesture of  the order before the serv- 
ice  begins,  or  at  the  appropriate  point  after  the  laying  on  of  hands. 
Deacons and priests are vested with a scarf  or stole according to individ- 
ual choice, and bishops in their episcopal habit (see Canon 12). 
8  The Presentation 
Before the service, the ordinand is appropriately seated with those who 
will  present  him/her  to  the  bishop;  while,  after  the  presentation,  it  is 
appropriate that all those being ordained should be seated together. 
9  In these services appropriate changes are made to nouns and pronouns 
when there is only one candidate for ordination. 
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 THE ORDINATION OF DEACONS 

The Gathering of  God's People 

At the entry of  the ministers, a hymn, a canticle, or a psalm may be sung. 
Those to be ordained should be seated among the congregation with those who 
will present them for ordination. 

The bishop says 
The Lord be with you 
and also with you. 

We are the body of  Christ. 
By the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body. 

There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism: 
One God and Father of  all. 

Saint Paul wrote: 
Just as in a single human body there are many limbs and organs, all with 
different functions, so we who are united with Christ, though many, 
form one body, and belong to one another as its limbs and organs. We 
have gifts allotted to each of  us by God's grace.   Romans 12: 5, 6 (REB) 

Today, giving thanks for the variety of  gifts and ministries that God has 
bestowed on the Church, we have come together to admit to the order of 
deacons those whom we believe God has chosen for this particular min- 
istry within the body, seeking by prayer with the laying on of  hands the 
bestowal of  the Holy Spirit for that office and work. In doing so we are 
maintaining the historic threefold ministry of bishops, priests or presbyters, 
and deacons in the Church which it has received. 

Each candidate is presented by sponsors to the bishop, with the words 
Bishop ., we present . to be ordained deacon. 
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After all candidates have been presented the bishop asks 
Archdeacon, are those responsible for their selection and training satis- 
fied that they are called and ready to be ordained deacon in the Church of 
God? 
Answer  They are satisfied. 
The bishop says to each candidate 
., do you believe in your heart that God has called you to the office and 
work of a deacon in his Church? 
Answer  I believe that God has called me. 
Bishop 
Let us pray. 
Silence 
God our Father, Lord of all the world, 
we thank you that through your Son 
you have called us into the fellowship of your universal Church. 
Hear our prayer for your faithful people 
that in their vocation and ministry 
they may be instruments of your love, 
and give to these your servants now to be ordained 
the needful gifts of grace; 
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. 
On a principal holy day or festival the Collect of  the Day may be used. 

Proclaiming and Receiving the Word 
THE FIRST READING 
Isaiah 6: 1-8 
THE PSALM 
Psalm 119: 33-38 
33  Teach me, O Lord, the way of  your statutes  „ 
and I shall keep it to the end. 
34  Give me understanding and I shall keep your law;  „ 
I shall keep it with my whole heart. 
35  Lead me in the path of  your commandments,  „ 
for therein is my delight. 

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 36  Incline my heart to your testimonies  „ 
and not to unjust gain. 
37  Turn away my eyes lest they gaze on vanities;  „ 
O give me life in your ways. 
38  Confirm to your servant your promise,  „ 
which stands for all who fear you. 
THE SECOND READING 
Romans 12: 1-12 
A canticle, hymn or anthem may be sung. 
THE GOSPEL READING 
Mark 10: 35-45 
The reading is introduced with the following words: 
Hear the Gospel of  our Saviour Christ according to Saint Mark, chapter 
ten beginning at verse thirty-five. 
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 
And concludes with 
This is the Gospel of the Lord: 
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 
THE SERMON 
THE NICENE CREED 
Mindful of our baptism we proclaim the faith of the universal church: 
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 and for our salvation 
he came down from heaven, 

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 was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of  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, 
who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, 
who has spoken through the prophets. 
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. 
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. Amen. 

The Rite of  Ordination 
THE DECLARATIONS 
The candidates stand before the bishop, and the people sit. 
The bishop says 
Deacons  in  the  Church  of  God  serve  in  the  name  of  Christ,  and  so 
remind the whole Church that serving others is at the heart of all ministry. 
Deacons  have  a  special  responsibility  to  ensure  that  those  in  need  are 
cared for with compassion and humility. They are to strengthen the faith- 
ful, search out the careless and the indifferent, and minister to the sick, 
the needy, the poor and those in trouble. 
When called upon to do so, they may baptize, preach and give instruction 
in the faith. 
Deacons assist the bishop and priest under whom they serve. When the 
people  are  gathered  for  worship,  deacons  are  authorized  to  read  the 
Gospel, lead the people in intercession, and distribute the bread and wine 
of Holy Communion. 
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 The bishop asks those to be ordained 
Do you believe and accept the holy Scriptures as revealing all things nec- 
essary for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? 
Answer  I do. 

Do  you  believe  and  accept  the  doctrine  of  the  Christian  faith  as  the 
Church of Ireland has received it? 
Answer  I do. 

In your ministry will you expound the Scriptures and teach that doctrine? 
Answer  By the help of  God, I will. 

Will  you  accept  the  discipline  of  this  Church  and  give  due  respect  to 
those set over you in the Lord? 
Answer  By the help of  God, I will. 

Will you be diligent in prayer, in reading holy Scripture, and in all studies 
that will deepen your faith and fit you to uphold the truth of the Gospel? 
Answer  By the help of  God, I will. 

Will  you  strive  to  fashion  your  own  life  and  your  family  relationships 
according to the way of Christ? 
Answer  By the help of  God, I will. 

Will you be faithful in visiting the sick, in caring for the poor and needy, 
and in helping the oppressed? 
Answer   By the help of  God, I will. 

Will you promote unity, peace, and love among all Christian people, and 
especially among those whom you serve? 
Answer  By the help of  God, I will. 

Will you then, in the strength of  the Holy Spirit, continually stir up the 
gift of God that is in you, to make Christ known to all people? 
Answer   By the help of  God, I will. 
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 The bishop presents the candidates to the people, and says 
You have heard the testimony of  those who present these candidates for 
ordination,  and  also  their  own  declarations  made  before  you.  Those 
whose duty it is to inquire about these persons and examine them have 
also found them to be of godly life and sound learning, and believe them 
to be duly called to serve God in this ministry. 
If  any of  you knows sufficient cause why any of  these persons should 
not be ordained deacon, come forward and make it known. 
Is it therefore your will that they should be ordained? 
Answer  It is. 
Will you uphold them in their ministry? 
Answer   We will. 

PRAYERS 
Bishop 
Because  none  of  us  can  bear  the  weight  of  this  ministry  in  our  own 
strength, but only by the grace and power of  God, let us pray earnestly 
for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on these persons. 
Let us pray also that God will each day enlarge and enlighten their under- 
standing  of  the  Scriptures,  so  that  they  may  grow  stronger  and  more 
mature in their ministry, as they fashion their lives and the lives of  the 
people they serve on the word of God. 

The bishop or some other minister leads the prayers for the candidates and for the min- 
istry of  the whole Church. 
Either of  the following is used. 
God the Father, Creator of  heaven and earth, 
have mercy on us. 

God the Son, Redeemer of  the world, 
have mercy on us. 

God the Holy Spirit, giver of  life, 
have mercy on us. 
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 Holy, blessed and glorious Trinity, 
three Persons in one God, 
have mercy on us. 

Save us, good Lord: 
from all sin and wickedness, 
from pride, hypocrisy and conceit, 
from envy, hatred and malice, and all uncharitableness, 
save us, good Lord. 

From sins of  thought, word and deed, 
from the lusts of  the flesh, 
from the deceits of  the world and the snares of  the devil, 
save us, good Lord. 

From fire, storm and flood, 
from disease, pestilence and want, 
from war and murder, and from dying unprepared, 
save us, good Lord. 

From all false doctrine, 
from hardness of  heart, 
and from contempt of  your word and commandment, 
save us, good Lord. 

In times of  sorrow and in times of  joy, 
in the hour of  death, 
and in the day of  judgement, 
save us, good Lord. 

Save us, Lord Christ: 
by the mystery of  your holy incarnation, 
by your birth, childhood and obedience, 
by your baptism, fasting and temptation, 
save us, Lord Christ. 
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By your ministry in word and work, 
by your mighty acts of  power, 
and by your preaching of  the kingdom, 
save us, Lord Christ. 

By your agony and trial, 
by your cross and passion, 
and by your precious death and burial, 
save us, Lord Christ. 

By your mighty resurrection, 
by your glorious ascension, 
and by your sending of  the Holy Spirit, 
save us, Lord Christ. 

Hear us, good Lord: 
govern and direct your holy Church, 
fill it with love and truth, 
and grant it that unity which is your will, 
hear us, good Lord. 
Give your Church courage to preach the gospel 
and to make disciples of  all the nations, 
hear us, good Lord. 
Give knowledge and understanding 
to bishops, priests and deacons, 
that by their life and teaching they may proclaim your word, 
hear us, good Lord. 
Bless your  servants now to be made deacons 
that they may faithfully serve your Church 
and reveal your glory in the world, 
hear us, good Lord. 

Give all people grace to receive your word 
and to bring forth the fruit of  the Spirit, 
hear us, good Lord. 

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 Bring all who have erred and are deceived 
into the way of  truth, 
hear us, good Lord. 
Saviour of  the world, 
forgive our sins, known and unknown, 
things done, and left undone; 
grant us the grace of  your Holy Spirit 
that we may amend our lives according to your holy word, 
and share with all your people the joys of  your eternal kingdom. 
Jesus, Lamb of  God, 
have mercy on us. 
Jesus, bearer of  our sins, 
have mercy on us. 
Jesus, Redeemer of  the world, 
give us your peace. 
Bishop 
Lord, you are merciful and forgive our sins. 
You hear those who pray in the name of  your Son. 
Grant that what we have asked in faith 
we may obtain according to your will; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen. 

Or 
God the Father, 
Have mercy on us. 

God the Son, 
Have mercy on us. 

God the Holy Spirit, 
Have mercy on us. 

Holy Trinity, one God, 
Have mercy on us. 

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 We humbly pray that you will hear us, good Lord. 
Grant to your people the forgiveness of  sins, 
growth in grace, 
and the fruit of  the Spirit. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 

Send your peace to the world 
which you have reconciled to yourself 
by the ministry of  your Son, Jesus Christ. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 
Heal the divisions of  your Church, 
that all may be one, 
so that the world may believe. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 
Lead the members of  your Church in their vocation and ministry, 
that they may serve you in true and godly living. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 
Raise up faithful and able ministers for your Church, 
that the gospel may be known to all people. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 
Fill them with compassion, 
clothe them with humility, 
and move them to care for all your people. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 
Inspire all bishops, priests and deacons with your love, 
that with all your people they may hunger for truth. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 
Bless your servants . 
who are to be admitted to the order of  deacon 
pour your grace upon them, 
that they may faithfully fulfil the duties of  this ministry, 
build up your Church and glorify your name. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 

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 Sustain by the indwelling of  your Holy Spirit, 
all who are called to the ordained ministries of  your Church, 
and encourage them to persevere to the end. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 

Gather us with all your saints into your eternal kingdom. 
Lord, hear our prayer. 

Bishop 
Eternal God and Father, 
you have promised to hear those who pray 
in the name of  your Son: 
Grant that what we have asked in faith, 
we may obtain according to your will; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
Silence is kept. 
An appropriate hymn of  invocation to the Holy Spirit is sung, kneeling. 

THE ORDINATION PRAYER 
WITH  THE LAYING  ON  OF HANDS 

The bishop stands. The congregation stands. 
The candidates kneel before the bishop, who says 
Praise God who made heaven and earth, 
who keeps his promise for ever. 
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 
It is right to give our thanks and praise. 
We praise and glorify you, most merciful Father, 
because in your great love for humankind 
you sent your only Son Jesus Christ 
to take the form of  a servant. 
He came to serve and not to be served; 
and taught us that he who would be great among us 
must be the servant of  all. 
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He humbled himself  for our sake, 
and in obedience accepted death, 
even death on a cross; 
therefore you highly exalted him 
and gave him the name which is above every name. 
And now we give you thanks 
that you have called these your servants, 
whom we ordain in your name 
to share this ministry entrusted to your Church. 
Here the bishop lays hands on the head of  each candidate, and says 
Pour out your Holy Spirit upon your servant . 
for the office and work of  a deacon in your Church. 
The bishop having laid hands on all of  them, continues 
Give to these your servants 
grace and power to fulfil their ministry. 
Make them faithful to serve, ready to teach, 
constant in advancing your gospel; 
and grant that, always having full assurance of  faith, 
abounding in hope, 
and being rooted and grounded in love, 
they may continue strong and steadfast 
in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; 
to whom, with you and your Holy Spirit, 
belong glory and honour, worship and praise, 
now and for ever. Amen. 
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Or 
Praise God who made heaven and earth, 
who keeps his promise for ever. 
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. 
It is right to give our thanks and praise. 
We praise and glorify you, 
because you have given us your only Son Jesus Christ, 
the image of  your eternal and invisible glory, 
the firstborn of  creation, and the head of  the Church. 

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 Glory to you, Lord. 
We praise and glorify you, most merciful Father, 
because in your great love for all people, 
you sent your only Son Jesus Christ 
to take the form of  a servant. 
Glory to you, Lord. 
He came to serve and not to be served, 
and taught us that those who would be great among us 
must be the servants of  all. 
Glory to you, Lord. 
He humbled himself  for our sake, 
and in obedience accepted death, even death on a cross; 
therefore you highly exalted him 
and gave him the name which is above every name. 
Glory to you, Lord. 

We praise and glorify you that by his death he has overcome death, 
and having ascended into heaven, 
he has poured out his gifts abundantly, 
to equip your people for the work of ministry and the building up of his body. 
Glory to you, Lord. 
And now we give you thanks that you have called these your servants 
whom we ordain in your name, 
to share the work of  ministry entrusted to your Church. 
Glory to you, Lord. 
Therefore, Father, through Christ our Lord, 
Here the bishop lays hands on the head of  each candidate and says 
pour out your Holy Spirit upon . 
for the office and work of  a deacon in your Church. 
The bishop having laid hands on all of  them, continues 
Fill them with grace and power that they may fulfil their ministry. 
Pour out your Spirit, Lord. 
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 Make them faithful to serve, 
ready to teach, 
constant in advancing your Gospel, 
proclaiming by word and action the word of  salvation 
with full assurance of  faith, 
abounding in hope 
and rooted and grounded in love. 
Pour out your Spirit, Lord. 
Grant them wisdom and discipline to work faithfully 
with their fellow-servants in Christ, 
continuing strong and steadfast in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Pour out your Spirit, Lord. 
Accept our prayers, most merciful Father, 
through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, 
to whom with you and your Holy Spirit, 
belong glory and honour, worship and praise, 
now and for ever. Amen. 
Each of  the newly-ordained deacons is vested with a scarf  or stole, if  this has not 
already been done. 
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The bishop gives a bible to each deacon, saying 
Receive this Book, as a sign of  the authority 
which God has given you this day to proclaim his word to his people. 
Make it known in your words and in your deeds. 
Bishop 
Brothers and sisters in Christ, I present to you these persons 
who have been ordained deacons in the Church of  God. 
The new deacons may be welcomed. 

THE PEACE 
The bishop introduces the Peace with these or other suitable words: 
Jesus said, A new commandment I give to you, 
that you love one another: 
even as I have loved you, that you love one another. 

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 The peace of  the Lord be always with you 
and also with you. 
It is appropriate that the congregation share with one another a sign of  peace. This 
may be introduced with the words: 
Let us offer one another a sign of  peace. 

Celebrating at the Lord's Table 

THE TAKING  OF  THE BREAD  AND WINE 
Stand 
The bishop takes the bread and wine and may say 
Christ our passover has been sacrificed for us 
therefore let us celebrate the feast. 

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING 
One of  the following Eucharistic Prayers is said by the bishop: 

PRAYER 1 
The Lord is here. 
His Spirit is with us. 
or 
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 our thanks and praise. 
Father, almighty and everliving God, 
at all times and in all places 
it is right to give you thanks and praise: 
Your Son Jesus Christ took the form of  a servant, 
and by his example taught us to be servants of  all: 
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And so with all your people, 
with angels and archangels, 
and with all the company of  heaven, 
we proclaim your great and glorious name, 
for ever praising you and 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! 
Blessed are you, Father, 
the creator and sustainer of  all things; 
you made us in your own image, 
male and female you created us; 
even when we turned away from you, 
you never ceased to care for us, 
but in your love and mercy you freed us from the slavery of  sin, 
giving your only begotten Son to become man 
and suffer death on the cross to redeem us: 
he made there the one complete and all-sufficient sacrifice 
for the sins of  the whole world: 
he instituted, and in his holy Gospel commanded us to continue, 
a perpetual memory of  his precious death 
until he comes again. 
On the night that he was betrayed he took bread; 
and when he had given thanks to you, 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 when he had given thanks to you, 
he gave it to them, saying, Drink this, all of  you, 
for this is my blood of  the new covenant 
which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of  sins. 

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 Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of  me. 
Therefore, Father, with this bread and this cup 
we do as Christ your Son commanded: 
we remember his passion and death, 
we celebrate his resurrection and ascension, 
and we look for the coming of  his kingdom. 
Accept through him, our great high priest, 
this our sacrifice of  praise and thanksgiving; 
and as we eat and drink these holy gifts, 
grant by the power of  the life-giving Spirit 
that we may be made one in your holy Church 
and partakers of  the body and blood of  your Son, 
that he may dwell in us and we in him: 
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, 
by whom, and with whom, and in whom, 
in the unity of  the Holy Spirit, 
all honour and glory are yours, Almighty Father, 
for ever and ever. Amen. 
PRAYER 2 
The Lord is here. 
His Spirit is with us. 
or 
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 our thanks and praise. 
All glory and honour, thanks and praise 
be given to you at all times and in all places, 
Lord, holy Father, true and living God, 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
For he is your eternal Word 
through whom you have created all things from the beginning 
and formed us in your own image. 

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In your great love you gave him 
to be made man for us and to share our common life. 
In obedience to your will 
your Son our Saviour offered himself  as a perfect sacrifice, 
and died on the cross for our redemption. 
Through him you have freed us from the slavery of  sin 
and reconciled us to yourself, our God and Father. 
He is our great high priest 
whom you raised from death 
and exalted to your right hand on high 
where he ever lives to intercede for us. 
Through him you have sent upon us 
your holy and life-giving Spirit 
and made us a royal priesthood 
called to serve you for ever. 
Therefore with angels and archangels 
and with all the company of  heaven 
we proclaim your great and glorious name, 
for ever praising you and saying: 
Holy, holy, holy Lord, 
God of  power and might, 
heaven and earth are full of  your glory. 
Hosanna in the highest. 
Merciful Father, we thank you 
for these gifts of  your creation, this bread and this wine, 
and we pray that we who eat and drink them 
in the fellowship of  the Holy Spirit 
in obedience to our Saviour Christ 
in remembrance of  his death and passion 
may be partakers of  his body and his blood, 
who on the night he was betrayed took bread; 
and when he had given 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. 

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 After supper, he took the cup, 
and again giving you thanks 
he gave it to his disciples, saying, 
Drink from this, all of  you. 
This is my blood of  the new covenant 
which is shed for you and for many 
for the forgiveness of  sins. 
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of  me. 
Father, with this bread and this cup, 
we do as our Saviour has commanded: 
we celebrate the redemption he has won for us; 
we proclaim his perfect sacrifice, 
made once for all upon the cross, 
his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; 
and we look for his coming 
to fulfil all things according to your will. 
Christ has died; 
Christ is risen; 
Christ will come again. 
Renew us by your Holy Spirit, 
unite us in the body of  your Son, 
and bring us with all your people 
into the joy of  your eternal kingdom; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
with whom and in whom, 
by the power of  the Holy Spirit, 
we worship you, Father almighty, 
in songs of  never-ending praise: 
Blessing and honour and glory and power 
are yours for ever and ever. Amen. 
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 PRAYER 3 
The Lord is here. 
His Spirit is with us. 
or 
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 our thanks and praise. 
Father, Lord of  all creation, 
we praise you for your goodness and your love. 
When we turned away you did not reject us. 
You came to meet us in your Son, 
welcomed us as your children 
and prepared a table where we might feast with you. 
In Christ you shared our life 
that we might live in him and he in us. 
He opened wide his arms upon the cross 
and, with love stronger than death, 
he made the perfect sacrifice for sin. 
Lord Jesus Christ, our redeemer, 
on the night before you died 
you came to table with your friends. 
Taking bread, you gave thanks, broke it 
and gave it to them saying, 
Take, eat: this is my body which is given for you; 
do this in remembrance of  me. 
Lord Jesus, we bless you: 
you are the bread of  life. 
At the end of  supper 
you took the cup of  wine, gave thanks, and said, 
Drink this, all of  you; this is my blood of  the new covenant, 
which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of  sins; 
do this in remembrance of  me. 

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 Lord Jesus, we bless you: 
you are the true vine. 
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ: 
dying, you destroyed our death, 
rising, you restored our life; 
Lord Jesus, come in glory. 
Holy Spirit, giver of  life, 
come upon us now; 
may this bread and wine be to us 
the body and blood of  our Saviour Jesus Christ. 
As we eat and drink these holy gifts 
make us, who know our need of  grace, 
one in Christ, our risen Lord. 
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Blessed Trinity: 
with your whole Church throughout the world 
we offer you this sacrifice of  thanks and praise 
and lift our voice to join the song of  heaven, 
for ever praising you and saying: 
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, 
God of  power and might. 
Heaven and earth are full of  your glory. 
Hosanna in the highest. 
Thanks be to you, our God, for your gift beyond words. 
Amen. Amen. Amen. 

THE LORD'S PRAYER 
The presiding minister says 
As our Saviour Christ has taught us, so we pray 
Our Father in heaven, 
hallowed be your name, 
your kingdom come, 
your will be done, 
on earth as in heaven. 
Give us today our daily bread. 
Forgive us our sins 

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 as we forgive those who sin against us. 
Lead us not into temptation 
but deliver us from evil. 
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours 
now and for ever. Amen. 
or 
As our Saviour Christ has taught us, we are bold to 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. 

THE BREAKING  OF  THE BREAD 
The bishop (who may be assisted by the deacon) breaks the consecrated bread in 
preparation for the Communion. 
The bread which we break 
is a sharing in the body of  Christ. 
We being many are one body, 
for we all share in the one bread. 
THE COMMUNION 
The bishop says 
Draw near with faith. 
Receive the body of  our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, 
and his blood which he shed for you. 
Remember that he died for you, 
and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving. 
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 The gifts of  God for the people of  God. 
Jesus Christ is holy, 
Jesus Christ is Lord, 
to the glory of  God the Father. 
or 
Jesus Christ is the Lamb of  God, 
who has taken away the sins of  the world. 
Happy 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. 

Going Out as God's People 
After the Great Silence a hymn may be sung. 
The bishop says 
Let us pray. 
Almighty God, 
you have chosen and ordained these your servants 
to be deacons in your church, 
and given them the will to undertake this task: 
Give them also the strength to perform it, 
that they may complete the work which you have begun in them; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

All say 
Almighty God, 
we thank you for feeding us 
with the spiritual food 
of  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  your Spirit 
to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen. 
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 THE BLESSING 
The bishop says 
Almighty God, 
stir up in you the gifts of  his grace, 
sustain each one of  you in your ministry; 
and the blessing of  God almighty, 
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, 
be with you and remain with you always. Amen. 
DISMISSAL 
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. 
In the Name of  Christ. Amen. 

The newly-ordained depart, each carrying the bible, accompanied by representatives of 
the parish and diocese. 
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