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 present 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
546Ordination: Deacon
