St Wilfrid, Founder of the Diocese: Liturgical Propers

The Gathering

Opening Sentence

I will look after my sheep, says the Lord, and I will raise up one shepherd who will pasture them. I, the Lord, will be their God.

Collect

Almighty God,
who strengthened your Church in holiness
through the noble works of your confessor and bishop, Saint Wilfrid:
Mercifully grant that we, who commemorate his godly life,
may follow the example of his constancy and courage,
and so come with him to the blessèd fellowship of your saints in glory;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

The Liturgy of the Word

Either one or two readings from Scripture precede the Gospel reading

First Reading

A reading from the prophecy of Ezekiel. 34:11–16

The psalm follows the first reading

Responsorial psalm

I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.
I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord:
Through all ages my mouth will proclaim your truth.
Of this I am sure, that your love lasts for ever,
That your truth is firmly established as the heavens.
With my chosen one I have made a covenant;
I have sworn to David my servant:
I will establish your dynasty for ever
and set up your throne through all ages.
My truth and my love shall be with him;
by my name his might shall be exalted.
He will say to me, ‘You are my father,
my God, the rock who saves me.’

Second Reading

A Reading from the first letter of Saint Peter. 5:1–4

Gospel Reading

An acclamation may herald the Gospel reading

Alleluia. I am the good shepherd, says the Lord: I lay down my life for the sheep. The Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. 21:15–19

Collect to conclude the Intercessions

Almighty God,
by your Holy Spirit you have made us one
with your saints in heaven and on earth:
grant that in our earthly pilgrimage
we may ever be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer,
and know ourselves surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Liturgy of the Sacrament

Introduction to the Peace

May the God of peace sanctify you:
may he so strengthen your hearts in holiness
that you may be blameless before him
at the coming of our Lord Jesus with his saints.

The Eucharistic Prayer

An authorized Eucharistic Prayer is used [Prayer B is particularly appropriate]

This proper preface may be used

And now we give you thanks that your glory is revealed in Saint Wilfrid.
In his life you have given us an example of faithfulness to Christ.
In his holiness we find encouragement and hope.
In our communion with him we share the unity of your kingdom.

Communion Sentence

You have not chosen me; I have chosen you, says the Lord.
Go and bear fruit that will last.

Prayer after Communion

God, shepherd of your people,
whose servant Wilfrid revealed the loving service of Christ
     in his ministry as a pastor of your people:
by this eucharist in which we share
awaken within us the love of Christ
and keep us faithful to our Christian calling;
through him who laid down his life for us,
but is alive and reigns with you, now and for ever.

Conclusion

The Prayer of Saint Richard of Chichester

Thanks be to thee, our Lord Jesus Christ,
for all the benefits which thou hast given us,
for all the pains and insults which thou hast borne for us.
O most merciful Redeemer, Friend, and Brother,
may we know thee more clearly,
love thee more dearly,
and follow thee more nearly. Amen.

Blessing

May the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory,
give you a spirit of wisdom and perception of what is revealed,
to bring you to full knowledge of him. May God enlighten the eyes of your mind,
so that you can see what is the hope he calls you to,
how rich is the glory of the heritage he offers among his saints,
and how great is the power that he has exercised for us who believe. May you know the greatness of the power God exercised for us who believe
when he raised Christ from the dead
and enthroned him at his right hand. And the blessing of God almighty,
the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
be among you and remain with you always.