The Holy Eucharist:  Rite One


The Word of God

*A hymn, psalm, or anthem may be sung.*


*The people standing, the Celebrant may say*

Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

*People*  And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever.
Amen.


*In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost*

*Celebrant*  Alleluia.  Christ is risen.

*People*  The Lord is risen indeed.  Alleluia.


*In Lent and on other penitential occasions*

*Celebrant*  Bless the Lord who forgiveth all our sins;

*People*  His mercy endureth for ever.


*The Celebrant says*

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires 
known, and from whom no secrets are hid:  Cleanse the 
thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, 
that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy 
holy Name; through Christ our Lord.  Amen.