Description
This volume contains everything needed to celebrate the Saints' days, principal holy days and special occasions in the Church of England calendar. It brings together all the prayers and Collects needed for these days with Eucharistic material and music. Designed to be used directly at the altar during a Festival celebration of Holy Communion, it also includes Holy Communion Order One in the centre of the book for easy access. Full contents: • The Calendar • Rules to Order the Christian Year • A variety of prayers for major saints’ days • Collects for minor saints’ days (Lesser Festivals) • Holy Communion Order One • Prayers for groups of saints (‘Common of the Saints’) • Material on themes such as Mission, Church Unity, World Peace and Social Justice (‘Special Occasions’) • Music for Eucharistic Prayers • Short and extended plainsong prefaces for Festivals, Common of the Saints and Special Occasions