Service of Eucharist for Sunday 15th November - 2nd Sunday before Advent

This service was recorded without a congregation, because the current 'lockdown' rule do not permit public worship in England. Only the Celebrant - the Vicar of Ventnor and Bonchurch, Rev Canon Hugh Wright - is permitted to receive Communion in the current circumstances. However, we were able to record hymns and a communion setting (parts of the Addington Service and David Thorne's Mass of St Thomas) sung by the choir. The service consists of: Opening hymn: Awake, my soul, and with the sun Confession and Absolution Gloria in Excelsis First Reading Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Gradual Hymn: Immortal, invisible, God only wise Gospel Reading Matthew 25:14-30 Sermon Creed Intercessions Peace Preparation of the Communion Table Eucharistic Prayer with Sanctus and Benedictus Agnus Dei Invitation to Communion Motet: The Call (George Herbert) Post-Communion Prayer and Blessing Final Hymn: Thy hand, O God, has guided