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Topic: A Late Evening Office

Time: Aug 17, 2022 07:30 PM Dublin

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WEDNESDAY 17 AUGUST 2022: A LATE EVENING OFFICE

 

PREPARATION

OPENING PRAYER

Blessed be our God for all time, now and for evermore. Amen.

 

Glory to you, our God, glory be to you,

Holy Spirit, Comforter,

treasure of all goodness and giver of life,

come and dwell in us,

cleanse us from all sin,

and in your love bring us to salvation.

 

RESPONSORY

Holy God, holy and strong,

holy and immortal,

have mercy on us.

 

THE WORD OF GOD

PSALMS

Psalm 35

• Contend, O Lord, with those that contend with me; ♦︎

fight against those that fight against me.

2  Take up shield and buckler ♦︎

   and rise up to help me.

3  Draw the spear and bar the way

against those who pursue me; ♦︎

say to my soul, ‘I am your salvation.’

4  Let those who seek after my life be shamed and disgraced; ♦︎

let those who plot my ruin fall back and be put to confusion.

5  Let them be as chaff before the wind, ♦︎

   with the angel of the Lord thrusting them down.

6  Let their way be dark and slippery, ♦︎

   with the angel of the Lord pursuing them.

7  For they have secretly spread a net for me without a cause; ♦︎

without any cause they have dug a pit for my soul.

8  Let ruin come upon them unawares; ♦︎

   let them be caught in the net they laid;

      let them fall in it to their destruction.

9  Then will my soul be joyful in the Lord ♦︎

   and glory in his salvation.

10  My very bones will say, ‘Lord, who is like you? ♦︎

   You deliver the poor from those that are too strong for them,

      the poor and needy from those who would despoil them.’

11  False witnesses rose up against me; ♦︎

   they charged me with things I knew not.

12  They rewarded me evil for good, ♦︎

   to the desolation of my soul.

13  But as for me, when they were sick I put on sackcloth ♦︎

   and humbled myself with fasting;

14  When my prayer returned empty to my bosom, ♦︎

   it was as though I grieved for my friend or brother;

15  I behaved as one who mourns for his mother, ♦︎

   bowed down and brought very low.

16  But when I stumbled, they gathered in delight;

they gathered together against me; ♦︎

   as if they were strangers I did not know

      they tore at me without ceasing.

17  When I fell they mocked me; ♦︎

   they gnashed at me with their teeth.

18  O Lord, how long will you look on? ♦︎

   Rescue my soul from their ravages,

      and my poor life from the young lions.

19  I will give you thanks in the great congregation; ♦︎

   I will praise you in the mighty throng.

20  Do not let my treacherous foes rejoice over me, ♦︎

   or those who hate me without a cause

      mock me with their glances.

21  For they do not speak of peace, ♦︎

   but invent deceitful schemes against those that are quiet in the land.

22  They opened wide their mouths and derided me, saying ♦︎

   ‘We have seen it with our very eyes.’

23  This you have seen, O Lord; do not keep silent; ♦︎

   go not far from me, O Lord.

24  Awake, arise, to my cause, ♦︎

   to my defence, my God and my Lord!

25  Give me justice, O Lord my God,

according to your righteousness; ♦︎

   let them not triumph over me.

26  Let them not say to themselves,

‘Our heart’s desire!’ ♦︎

   Let them not say, ‘We have swallowed him up.’

27  Let all who rejoice at my trouble be put to shame and confusion; ♦︎

   let those who boast against me

      be clothed with shame and dishonour.

28  Let those who favour my cause rejoice and be glad; ♦︎

   let them say always,

      ‘Great is the Lord, who delights in his servant’s well-being.’

29  So shall my tongue be talking of your righteousness ♦︎

   and of your praise all the day long.

 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son ■

and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning, is now, ■

and shall be for ever. Amen.

 

A READING

Luke 19: 45-48

Then he entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling things there; and he said, ‘It is written,

“My house shall be a house of prayer”;

but you have made it a den of robbers.’

Every day he was teaching in the temple. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people kept looking for a way to kill him; but they did not find anything they could do, for all the people were spellbound by what they heard.

 

MEDITATION

A period of meditation on the reading follows.

 

THE GOSPEL CANTICLE

NUNC DIMITTIS      The Song of Simeon  Luke 2: 29-32

1 Now, Lord, you let your servant | go in | peace: ■

your | word has | been ful|filled.

2 My own eyes have | seen the · sal|vation ■

which you have prepared in the | sight of | every | people.

3 A light to re|veal you · to the | nations ■

and the | glory · of your | people | Israel.

 

 

Glory to the Father, and to the Son ■

and to the Holy Spirit;

as it was in the beginning, is now, ■

and shall be for ever. Amen.

 

PRAYER

INTERCESSIONS

Let us pray to the Lord with all our heart and with all our soul.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Let us pray for all Christian people, that they may live in love and truth.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Let us pray for all ministers of the Church, and for our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Let us pray for peace throughout the world, and for all governments.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Let us pray for our neighbours and for all our friends.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Let us pray for those who hate us as we pray for those who love us.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Let us pray for refugees and prisoners, and for all who are exposed to the dangers of travel.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Let us pray for all sick people, for the sorrowful and the dying.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Let us pray for the abundance of the fruits of the earth, and that the poor and hungry may receive a just share.

Lord, have mercy.

 

Let us remember our brothers and sisters who have entered into eternal rest.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.

 

SILENT OR OPEN PRAYER

Let us continue praying in a time of open prayer.

A period of open prayer follows.

 

Lord, in your mercy

hear our prayer.

 

THE COLLECTS

Visit, O Lord, we pray,

our homes,

and drive away all the snares of the enemy;

may your holy angels dwell therein

and guard us in peace;

and may your blessing be always upon us;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Lord Jesus Christ,

you have given your followers

an example of gentleness and humility,

a task that is easy, a burden that is light.

Accept the prayers and work of this day,

and give us the rest that will strengthen us

to render more faithful service to you

who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

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. Amen.

 

COMMON COLLECT

Lord Almighty,

come and scatter the darkness of our hearts

by the light of your presence;

that we may know you the Light of the world

and the one true God,

blessed this night and for evermore. Amen.

 

THE ENDING

DISMISSAL

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

BLESSING

May the Almighty and merciful God,

the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

bless us and keep us. Amen.

Stephanie McDonald died on 15th August 2021. She was Principal of Nun’s Cross National School for over twenty years and played a prominent role on the Select Vestry of the parish. In Nun’s Cross church and in her family home parish of Lorum, Co Carlow she will be remembered in the prayers on Sunday 14th August 2022.

The church will be open during Heritage Week. Patricia Butler plans to give a tour each day at 3pm and a YouTube video based on her book “Nun’s Cross Church and its Treasures” will be available to view. The dates are Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, 14th August also the following weekend August 20th and August 21st.  If at all possible, we would be grateful for help from 10.30 a.m.- 5 p.m. each Saturday and on Sundays from 2.30 – 5 p.m. If you are available to help with this venture, please let Patricia know.

The Table Tennis club meets in East Glendalough School on Thursdays from 7.30pm—9pm.

A parish barbecue is being planned for Sunday 11th September and will take place after the end of the morning service in the grounds of the school. Further details will follow.

A recent report confirmed that not only is Ireland failing to achieve its targeted rate of carbon emission reduction but, worse still, emissions have increased. The spotlight is currently on farming as it emits more than any other single industry. The demand to reduce the herd size is not necessarily as easy as it sounds. For years, farmers were incentivised to intensify their farming efforts and, with the demise of quotas, to increase herd size. Such a policy cannot be undone overnight. Progress is being made in certain quarters: for example, in trials Prof Gilliland from UCD has achieved a 26% reduction in carbon output from cattle by planting herbs and clover instead of using artificial fertiliser. The animals thrive, reach market weight sooner and produce less methane. The increase in the cost of fertilisers has caused some farmers to reduce their rate of application, without a decrease in productivity. The aim now must be to find a way to reduce farming’s overall carbon output countrywide, whilst also maintaining farmers’ livelihoods. The technology exists, now the will and the correct advice and incentives are required. Meanwhile, everyone else can strive to reduce their own carbon footprint. The rate of climate change is accelerating, we need to halt it.

 

Please consider renewing or beginning your financial commitment to Killiskey Parish by way of Planned Giving. By doing this you can maximise the amount of money received by the Parish and greatly assist the Parish to meet its financial commitments. Planned Giving is making a pledge to donate an amount of money regularly over the course of the year whether weekly, monthly, quarterly or by a single donation. Under the tax regulations, the Parish, as a registered charity, can obtain a tax refund from the government for recorded donations from tax payers (PAYE and Self-Assessment) who contribute a minimum of €250 in the tax year. This is the equivalent of €4.81 per week. The parish can claim a further approx. 45% of the amount donated from the government. Cash donations on the plate, while very gratefully received, are not eligible for a tax refund. If you are contributing more than €250 over the course of the year through this method, you might like to consider Planned Giving.

 

Planned Giving can be done in any one of the following ways:

*The envelope system enables parishioners to donate regular cash amounts which can be recorded for tax refund purposes. Envelopes can be obtained from the churchwardens.

*By setting up a standing order with your bank for a minimum donation of €5 per week (or monthly or quarterly equivalent).

*A donation or donations totalling at least €250 can be made directly to the Parish Treasurer, Scott Golden, Malvern House, The Glebe, Wicklow Town.

Please pray for:

 

*The Lambeth Conference. It is an international meeting of Anglican bishops which a number of Church of Ireland bishops are attending. It lasts from 26th July until 8th August. The conference theme is ‘God’s Church for God’s World – walking, listening and witnessing together.’ The conference will explore what it means for the Anglican Communion to be responsive to the needs of a 21st Century world.

 

*The witness of our church and church members in our local community.

 

*A wise choice in the UK of their new Prime Minister.

 

*Children commencing national and secondary schools.

 

*Awareness and conscious examination of our lifestyles and their environmental impact.

 

*All involved in care ministries, including hospital staff and social workers.

We need more help with cleaning and arranging flowers for the church and with organising tea/coffee for the end of services. We are very grateful to those who help the church in these ways but would like to spread these tasks more widely. Rotas are posted on the church notice board in the porch and beside the font.  Please sign up if you can!

Nun’s Cross National School re-opens on Wednesday 31st August.