Maundy Thursday 

*The Eucharist begins in the usual manner, using the following Collect, 
Psalm, and Lessons* 

Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before 
he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: 
Mercifully grant that we may receive it thankfully in 
remembrance of Jesus Christ our Lord, who in these holy 
mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who now lives 
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen. 


*Old Testament*    Exodus 12:1-14a 

*Psalm*    78:14-20, 23-25 

*Epistle*    1 Corinthians 11:23-26(27-32) 

*Gospel*    John 13:1-15,   *or* Luke 22:14-30 


*When observed, the ceremony of the washing of feet appropriately 
follows the Gospel and homily.* 

*During the ceremony, the following or other words may be 
sung or said* 

The Lord Jesus, after he had supped with his disciples and 
had washed their feet, said to them, "Do you know what I, 
your Lord and Master, have done to you?  I have given you 
an example, that you should do as I have done."