Solemn Eucharist

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Ascension Day

Ascension Day

O Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abideth with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

5:30 p.m. | High Altar
An on-demand webcast of this service will be available soon.

Guest Celebrant and Preacher

Celebrant: The Most Rev. and Rt. Hon. Stephen G. Cottrell, Archbishop of York and Primate of England
Preacher: The Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church

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DeaconFr. Moretz
SubdeaconMo. Turner
Sung byThe Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys
The Ordinary of the MassMessa da Cappella a quatro in La, by Antonio Lotti (c. 1667-1740)
Organ Music Before the Service
Toccata del SestaAnnibale Padavano (1527-1575)
Toccata in F, BuxWV 157Dietrich Buxtehude (c. 1637-1707)
Processional Hymn214 – Hail the day that sees him rise – LLANFAIR
IntroitViri Galilei (Plainchant)
The Liturgy of the Word
The LessonActs 1:1-11
Psalm47, Omne Gentes, Plaudite, Anglican Chant (Ley (1887-1962))
The EpistleEphesians 1:15-23
Gospel AcclamationAlleluia — Plainsong (Mode VI)
The Holy GospelLuke 24:44-53
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Hymn215 – See the Conqueror mounts in triumph – IN BABILONE
AnthemAscendit Deus, by Peter Philips (c. 1560-1628)
Middle VoluntaryRicecar noni toni, by Giovanni Gabrieli (c. 1554-1612)
Communion Hymn328 – Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord – SONG 46
Hymn483 – The head that once was crowned with thorns – ST. MAGNUS
VoluntaryHeut' triumphiret Gottes Sohn, BWV 630, by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Resources

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Saint Thomas Church Self Guided Tour