At the Celebration of the Eucharist
The liturgy continues with the Offertory. Deacons prepare the Table.
Standing at the Lord’s Table, with the Bishop and other presbyters, the newly ordained Priest joins in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and in the Breaking of the Bread.
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 of your Word and Sacraments. We pray that N. may be to us an effective example in word and action, in love and patience, and in holiness of life. Grant that we, with him, may serve you now, and always rejoice in your glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
The Bishop then asks the new priest to bless the people.
The new Priest says
The blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always. Amen.
A Deacon, or a Priest if no deacon is present, dismisses the people.
| Let us go forth into the world, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. | |
| People | Thanks be to God. |
From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost “Alleluia, alleluia,” may be added to the dismissal and to the response.
