Corpus Christi Anglican Church

Matthew 21:32

"For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him."

This Sunday is the feast of St. Francis of Assissi.

As we celebrate his life and the ways he shows us the glory of Christ, here is the Collect for his feast day, "Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may, for love of you, delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Collect for Proper 21:

"O merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen."

Collect for the Feast of Holy Michael and All Angels:

"Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

"Proper 21 (Fall Retreat): Creating After God's Own Heart" by Fr. Morgan Reed

Visit our website to listen to the full sermon [ccanglicanchurch.org/sermons]

Psalm 145:8

The Lord is loving to everyone, and his mercy is over all his works.

Join us for Holy Communion on September 27 at 11:00AM in Front Royal!

No registration needed. We will be back next week in our normal location.

The Women's Ministry spent a lovely Saturday morning together sharing stories over a wonderful spread of breakfast and had a discussion about new beginnings.

Collect for Proper 20:

"O Lord, you have taught us that without love, all our deeds are worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you; grant this for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Collect for the Feast of St. Matthew: "Lord Jesus, you called Matthew from collecting taxes to become your apostle and evangelist: Grant us the grace to forsake all covetous desires and inordinate love of riches, that we may follow you as he did and proclaim to the world around us the good news of your salvation; for with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God, now and for ever. Amen."