The Peace

*The Bishop then says to the congregation*

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

*People*  And also with you.


*The Bishop and the Clergy now greet the newly ordained.*

*The new Deacon then exchanges greetings with family members and others, 
as may be convenient.*

*The Clergy and People greet one another.*


At the Celebration of the Eucharist

*The liturgy continues with the Offertory.*

*The newly ordained Deacon prepares the bread, pours sufficient wine 
(and a little water) into the chalice, and places the vessels on the 
Lord's Table.*

*The Bishop goes to the Table and begins the Great Thanksgiving.*


After Communion

*In place of the usual postcommunion prayer, the following is said*

Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the holy 
food of the Body and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us 
through him in the fellowship of your Holy Spirit.  We thank 
you for raising up among us faithful servants for the ministry