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High MassHarvest Thanksgiving & Black

History MonthSunday 4th October 10am

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Mass of St Thomas David Thorne (born 1950)

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The GatheringWe STAND to sing the hymn as the ministers enter

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Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest-home!all be safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth providefor our wants to be supplied; come to God’s own temple, come; raise the song of harvest-home!

All the world is God’s own field,fruit unto his praise to yield;wheat and tares together sown,unto joy or sorrow grown;first the blade and then the ear,then the full corn shall appear:grant, O harvest Lord, that wewholesome grain and pure may be.

For the Lord our God shall come,and shall take his harvest home;from his field shall purge awayall that doth offend, that day;give his angels charge at lastin the fire the tares to cast,but the fruitful ears to store

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in his garner evermore.

Then, thou Church triumphant, come,raise the song of harvest-home;all be safely gathered in,free from sorrow, free from sin,there for ever purifiedin God’s garner to abide:come, ten thousand angels, come,raise the glorious harvest-home!

‘St George’s Windsor’George Elvey (1816–93)

Henry Alford (1810–71)

The president saysIn the name of the Father,and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit.Amen.

The GreetingThe president says

The Lord be with youand also with you.

The president introduces the service, and the children leave for their own worship.

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Prayers of PenitenceLet us confess our forgetfulness of the needs of the poor,and repent of the ways in which we waste the resources of the world.

Silence is kept.God our Father, we are sorryfor the times when we have used your gifts carelessly,and acted ungratefully.Hear our prayer, and in your mercy:forgive us and help us.We enjoy the fruits of the harvest,but sometimes forget that you have given them to us.Father, in your mercy:forgive us and help us.We belong to a people who are full and satisfied,but ignore the cry of the hungry.Father, in your mercy:forgive us and help us.We are thoughtless,and do not care enough for the world you have made.Father, in your mercy:forgive us and help us.We store up goods for ourselves alone,as if there were no God and no heaven.Father, in your mercy:forgive us and help us.

The president says the absolutionAlmighty God,who forgives all who truly repent,have mercy upon you,pardon and deliver you from all your sins,confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,and keep you in life eternal;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Amen.Gloria in Excelsis

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The Collect7

The president introduces a period of silent prayer and then sings

Eternal God,you crown the year with your goodnessand you give us the fruits of the earth in their season:grant that we may use them to your glory,for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being;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. Amen.

The Liturgy of the WordReadings

We SIT for the reading.A reading from the book Deuteronomy.

Read by Nicholas BucknallIf you will only obey the Lord your God, by diligently observing all his commandments that I am commanding you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth; all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the Lord your God:

Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field.

Blessed shall be the fruit of your womb, the fruit of your ground, and the fruit of your livestock, both the increase of your cattle and the issue of your flock.

Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading-bowl.

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Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.

The Lord will cause your enemies who rise against you to be defeated before you; they shall come out against you one way, and flee before you seven ways. The Lord will command the blessing upon you in your barns, and in all that you undertake; he will bless you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you. The Lord will establish you as his holy people, as he has sworn to you, if you keep the commandments of the Lord your God and walk in his ways. All the peoples of the earth shall see that you are called by the name of the Lord, and they shall be afraid of you. The Lord will make you abound in prosperity, in the fruit of your womb, in the fruit of your livestock, and in the fruit of your ground in the land that the Lord swore to your ancestors to give you. The Lord will open for you his rich storehouse, the heavens, to give the rain of your land in its season and to bless all your undertakings. You will lend to many nations, but you will not borrow. The Lord will make you the head, and not the tail; you shall be only at the top, and not at the bottom—if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I am commanding you today, by diligently observing them, and if you do not turn aside from any of the words that I am commanding you today, either to the right or to the left, following other gods to serve them.

Deuteronomy 28.1–14This is the word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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Please STAND to sing the psalm

Praise is due to you, O | God, in Zion;to you that answer prayer shall | vows be paid.To you shall all flesh come to con|fess their sins;when our misdeeds prevail against us, you will purge | them away.Happy are they | whom you chooseand draw to your | courts to dwell there.We shall be satisfied with the blessings | of your house,even of your | holy temple.With wonders you will answer us in your righteousness, O God of | our salvation,O hope of all the ends of the earth and of the | farthest seas.In your strength you set | fast the mountainsand are girded a|bout with might.You still the raging | of the seas,the roaring of their waves and the clamour | of the peoples.Those who dwell at the ends of the earth tremble | at your marvels;the gates of the morning and evening | sing your praise.You visit the | earth and water it;you make it | very plenteous.The river of God is | full of water;

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you prepare grain for your people, for so you provide | for the earth.

Psalm 65

A reading from the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians.Read by Margaret Stephens

The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. As it is written,‘He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor;   his righteousness endures for ever.’He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us: for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

2 Corinthians 9. 6-endThis is the word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

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Gospel ReadingWe STAND to sing the acclamation to welcome the Gospel. The choir sings the verse, and we repeat the acclamation. We turn to face the Book of the Gospels.

Lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are ripe for har-vest-ing.

Gather the fruit for eternal life.Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a

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Luke

village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When he saw them, he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, ‘Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then he said to him, ‘Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.’ Luke 17. 11-19

SermonFr John Pritchard, Vicar

We SIT. The sermon may be followed by a short period of reflection.

The CreedWe STAND.

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 from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Maryand was made man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand 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.

Prayers of IntercessionWe KNEEL or SIT to pray. The president introduces the prayers

Led by Andrew GaitskellLet us pray to God, the Lord of the harvest,that he will bring to fruition all that he desires for his

creation.This response is used

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Lord of the harvest,in your mercy hear us.

At the endSource of all lifeand giver of all that is good,hear our prayers and grant us all that is in accordance with your will;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

The Liturgy of the SacramentThe Peace

We STAND. The president introduces the PeaceThe harvest of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.The peace of the Lord be always with youand also with you.

The deacon saysLet us offer one another a sign of peace.

We socially distanced exchange a sign of peace with those around us.

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Preparation of the TableTaking of the Bread and Wine

NEH 262

We plough the fields, and scatterthe good seed on the land,

but it is fed and wateredby God’s almighty hand;

he sends the snow in winter,the warmth to swell the grain,

the breezes and the sunshine,and soft refreshing rain:

All good gifts around usare sent from heaven above,

then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord,

for all his love.He only is the Maker

of all things near and far, he paints the wayside flower,

he lights the evening star.The winds and waves obey him,

by him the birds are fed; much more to us, his children,

he gives our daily bread:All good gifts around us

are sent from heaven above,then thank the Lord, O thank the

Lord,for all his love.

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We thank thee then, O Father,for all things bright and good;

the seed-time and the harvest,our life, our health, our food.

No gifts have we to offerfor all thy love imparts,

but that which thou desirest,our humble, thankful hearts:

All good gifts around usare sent from heaven above,

then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord,

for all his love.

‘Wir pflügen’Melody by J. A. P. Schulz (1747–1800)Harmony by J. B. Dykes (1823–76)

German, Matthias Claudius (1740–1815)

tr. Jane Campbell (1817–78)

The following prayers are saidPray, my brothers and sisters,that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands,for the praise and glory of his name,for our good and the good of all his church.

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation;you bring forth bread from the earth.Blessed be God for ever.Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation;you create the fruit of the vine.Blessed be God for ever.

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The Eucharistic Prayer

It is indeed right and goodto give you thanks and praise,almighty God and Father,through Jesus Christ your Son.Through him you have created us in your own image,and made us stewards of your good creation.Through him you teach us to exult in the birds of the air,the lilies of the field, the precious and life-giving crops of the earth. Through him you free us from the slavery of sin,giving him to die upon the crossand to rise again for our salvation.Through him, you begin your work of new creation,as we look for a new heaven and a new earthin which your righteousness dwells.Therefore, we join with angels and archangels,and give voice to every creature under heaven,for ever praising you and singing:

We sing the Sanctus and Benedictus (on the facing page)

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You are encouraged to REMAIN STANDING, or you may kneel or sit.

We praise and bless you, loving Father,through Jesus Christ, our Lord;and as we obey his command,send your Holy Spirit,that broken bread and wine outpouredmay be for us the body and blood of your dear Son.On the night before he died he had supper with his friendsand, taking bread, he praised you.He broke the bread, gave it to them and said:Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;do this in remembrance of me.When supper was ended he took the cup of wine.Again he praised you, gave it to them 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, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

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So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did,in him we plead with confidence his sacrificemade once for all upon the cross.Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation,we proclaim his death and resurrectionuntil he comes in glory.Great is the mystery of faith:Christ has died:Christ is risen:Christ will come again.Lord of all life,help us to work together for that daywhen your kingdom comesand justice and mercy will be seen in all the earth.Look with favour on your people,gather us in your loving armsand bring us with Mary the Mother of God, John the Evangelist,

Alban the Martyr and all the saintsto feast at your table in heaven.Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,all honour and glory are yours, O loving Father,for ever and ever.

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The Lord’s PrayerLet us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught usOur 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.

Breaking of the BreadWe break this breadto share in the body of Christ.Though we are many, we are one body,because we all share in one bread.

Giving of CommunionGod’s holy giftsfor God’s holy people.Jesus Christ is holy,Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.

Before the distribution of communion, the president saysThe body and blood of Christ keep you in eternal life.Amen.

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We sing the Agnus Dei

If communion is still being distributed, we REMAIN SEATED to singthe hymn on the facing page

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NEH 264*

All things bright and beautiful,all creatures great and small,

all things wise and wonderful,the Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens,

each little bird that sings, he made their glowing colours,

he made their tiny wings.The purple-headed mountain,

the river running by, the sunset and the morning,

that brightens up the sky;

The cold wind in the winter,

the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden,—

he made them every one;He gave us eyes to see them,

and lips that we might tellhow great is God Almighty,

who has made all things well.

‘Royal Oak’Traditional English melodyadapted by Martin Shaw (1875–1958)

Cecil Frances Alexander (1818–95)

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We STAND. The president invites us to pray and then singsLord of the harvest,with joy we have offered thanksgiving for your love in creationand have shared in the bread and the wine of the kingdom:by your grace plant within us a reverence for all that you give usand make us generous and wise stewardsof the good things we enjoy;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.Almighty God,we thank you for feeding uswith the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.Through him we offer you our souls and bodiesto be a living sacrifice.Send us outin the power of your Spiritto live and workto your praise and glory.Amen.

Notices are given and banns of marriage may be read.

The DismissalThe Lord be with youand also with you.

May God our creator,who clothes the lilies and feeds the birds of the air, bestow on you his careand increase the harvest of your righteousness; and the blessing of God almighty,the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

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Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.In the name of Christ. Amen.

We sing the hymnNEP 621

For the fruits of his creation,thanks be to God;

for his gifts to every nation,thanks be to God;

for the ploughing, sowing, reaping,silent growth while we are sleeping,future needs in earth’s safe-keeping,

thanks be to God.

In the just reward of labour,God’s will is done;

in the help we give our neighbour,God’s will is done;

in our world-wide task of caring26

for the hungry and despairing,in the harvests we are sharing,

God’s will is done.For the harvests of his Spirit,

thanks be to God;for the good we all inherit,

thanks be to God;for the wonders that astound us,for the truths that still confound us,most of all that love has found us,

thanks be to God.

‘East Acklam’Francis Jackson (born 1917)

Fred Pratt Green (1903–2000)

Devotions after Mass

We TURN to face the statue of Mary, and say the AngelusThe angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary,and she conceived by the Holy Ghost.Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee:blessed art thou among women,and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God,pray for us sinners,now and at the hour of our death. Amen.Behold the handmaid of the Lord:be it unto me according to thy word.Hail Mary…And the Word was made flesh,and dwelt among us.Hail Mary…Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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Let us pray.We beseech you, O Lord,pour your grace into our hearts,that as we have known the incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ

by the message of an angel,so by his cross and passionwe may be brought to the glory of his resurrection;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

Please sit and listen to the organ voluntary, or leave quietly through the North or West doors. Please do not congregate inside for conversations.

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THIS WEEK’S PRAYER DIARY

Christopher our Bishop; Justin our Archbishop;and Jonathan, Bishop of Croydon

Those we have been asked to pray forChristopher Love, David Ogundeji, Lorna Gautier, Amanda

Smith, Pamela Maurice, David Maitland, Simon Gabe, Michael Hale,

Vinnette & Mike Melbourne, Michael Cooper, Adam Phillips, Peter Bibby, Janet Kempson, Philippa Pearce, Alison O'Melia, Julie Loh, Ann Newman, Naomi Ioannou, Alan Driedger, June

McCallum, Carmen Alveraz, Paul Allen, and Poh Wong

Those known to us recently departedPaul Johnston, Joseph Hogan, and Terry Paxton.

Past priests, benefactors, friends, and all whose year’s mind occurs this week

Michael Neale, Hilda Norris, Sacristan , Agnes Bonham, Sculptor of the Reredos, George Herriot, Jessie

Welch, Dulcie Douglas, Martin Foskett, Henry Moncur, David Smith, Dorothy Thompson, Matilda Gray,

Doris Field

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NOTICES

Foreign Currency: Please bring any foreign currency you might have lying around home and donate it to St John’s.  We can use it to support the work of the church.

Electoral Roll: If you are eligible to be on the Electoral Roll (aged 16+ and either live in the parish or are a regular worshipper at St John's), please collect a form from Margaret Stephens or Francoise Gaynair on Sunday or contact [email protected] to have one emailed to you.Organ Rectal – Francesca Massey (Director of Music Rochester Cathedral). 7.30pm Thursday 15th OctoberBeethoven 250 – EnSEmble26 plays Violin Sonata No 4 in A minor Opus 23. Friday 16th October 12.30pm Tickets £12The Venerable Rosemarie Mallett, Archdeacon of Croydon will preach at the 10am Mass on Sunday 25 October 

APCM: this will be held on Sunday 15 November at 12 noon

Black History Month Supper, Friday 16th October, 7pm: on Zoom

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Copyright AcknowledgementsThe hymn texts covered by Christian Copyright Licensing International

are used by permission and are reproduced under CCLE 1082583.Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England, material from which is included in this service, is copyright © The

Archbishops’ Council 2000.Common Worship: Times and Seasons, material from which is included in

this service, is copyright © The Archbishops’ Council 2006.

SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Tuesday to Saturday9am Morning Prayer 5pm Evening Prayer

Monday6pm Christian Meditation on Zoom

Tuesday3.30pm Christian Meditation on Zoom

Wednesday10am Low Mass (also on Zoom)

Saturday10am Low Mass (also on Zoom)

For an invitation to the Christian Meditation, contact Fr Tom ([email protected]).

Invitations to Masses on Zoom are included in the parish email.

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Next Sunday, 11th October 18th Sunday after Trinity9.15 Morning Prayer 10am Parish Mass (also on Facebook)

5pm Evening Prayer

The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood

Vicar: The Revd John Pritchard (day off Tuesday)T: 020 8771 6686 E: [email protected]

Honorary Assistant Priests: The Revd Canon Andrew Wilson

and the Revd Tom HurcombeSafeguarding Officers: Rachel Rae and Rebecca Hall

sjun.org.uk www.facebook.com/stjohnsuppernorwood

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