Sunday, July 6, 2025

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

 O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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 A Prayer for our Country 

 Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech you that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of your favor and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought here out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in your Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to your law, we may show forth your praise among the nations of the earth. In times of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in you to fail; all which we ask though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Book of Common Prayer, p.820

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 The Prayers of the People 

 In peace, we pray to you Lord God. 

 For all people in their daily life and work; For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone. 

 For this community, the nation, and the world; For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace. 

 For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression. 

 For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble; For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy. 

 For the peace and unity of the Church of God; For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth. 

 For Sean our Presiding Bishop, for Nicholas our Bishop and for Marilyn and Elizabeth the clergy at St. Paul's; and for all bishops and other ministers; For all those who serve God in God's Church. 

 For the special needs and concerns of this congregation. Hear us Lord; For your mercy is great. 

 On the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, We pray for our Episcopal Conference Center in Pascoag - for the summer Campers, the Counselors, and the Staff. 

 The Altar Flowers are given in loving memory of Alice Peckham and Phyllis Sherman. May they, and all the faithful departed, rest in peace.  

 We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life. We will exalt you, O God our saviour: And praise your Name for ever and ever. 

 We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Lord let your loving-kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in you.

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 Postcommunion Prayer 

 Gracious and loving God, you have made us one in the body of Christ, and nourished us at your table with holy food and drink. Now send us forth to be your people in the world. Grant us strength to persevere in resisting evil, and to proclaim in all we say and do your Good News in Christ Jesus our Savior. Amen.




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