Entrance Antiphon
O people of Zion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations,
and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart.
The Collect
O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power and come among us,
and with great might succour us;
that whereas, through our sins and wickedness
we are grievously hindered in running the race that is set before us,
your bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit,
be honour and glory, now and for ever.
Amen.
The Readings
Baruch 5:1-9
Psalm 126:1-6
Philippians 1:3-6, 8-11
Luke 3:1-6
Post Communion
Father in heaven,
who sent your Son to redeem the world,
and will send him again to be our judge:
give us grace so to imitate him in the humility and purity of his first coming
that, when he comes again,
we may be ready to greet him with joyful love and firm faith;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Parish Church of St Mark Chadderton 