Dancing the Dream…
The Holy Eucharist • The Great Thanksgiving

Celebrant Father, Great Spirit, Gchi Mnidoo,
from the depths of our hearts we give you thanks.
We say Miigwech now and forever.
From the place of the rising sun in the East
to the South where the warm winds blow,
from the West where soft rain comes
to the coldness of the North - Miigwech, Miigwech.
We unite with all creation from the four directions
to join in everlasting thanksgiving and praise
for the gift of your son, Jesus Christ.

All Jewemanito, Debenmiiang.

Celebrant Through the love of your Holy Spirit
he took on flesh and blood and was born of the Virgin Mary,
Because of your everlasting love for us
he obediently sacrificed himself:
he suffered on the cross,
he carried the burdens of his people,
he taught us to let go of ourselves,
he put an end to our fears and our death -
and so he revealed the resurrection.
He fulfilled your love for us and
reconciled us to you forever.
With hearts lifted, we join with the angels, the guardian spirits, the saints, and all
our ancestors as we say:

All Holy, Holy, Holy, Gchi Mnidoo, God of all that was and is and will be until
the end of time.
You are all power, honour and glory.
Everything in the heavens and on earth and in the spirit world cries out to you
and gives everlasting praise to your glory,
Hosanna in the highest.

Celebrant Oh, Great Spirit, Our Creator, Gchi Mnidoo,
from whom all holiness comes, we, your poor servants,
humbly come before you again today. Just as in generations past, like our
grandfathers and grandmothers, we come to worship you and acknowledge
your greatness.
We marvel at all your creation.
You, Our Creator, Great Spirit, Gchi Mnidoo, the Holy One, who made all the
heavens and Mother Earth;
You, Our Creator, Great Spirit, Gchi Mnidoo,
Creator of all our relations: the moon, the stars, and the sun;
You, Our Creator, Great Spirit, Gchi Mnidoo,
the Holy One who made all that lives
on the face of the earth;
You, Our Creator, Great Spirit, Gchi Mnidoo, the Holy One,
You are kind, generous, loving and you give us life -
for all this we are grateful.
Gchi Mnidoo, let your Spirit move in power among us
and come upon these gifts of Mother Earth
and make them holy, so that they will become
the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Before he was given up to death, a death he freely accepted,
he took bread and gave you thanks.
He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples and said:
Take this all of you and eat it.
This is my body which will be given up for you.

All Miigwech, Jesus, Gchi Miigwech, Jesus.

Celebrant When supper was ended, he took the cup.
Again he gave you thanks and praise,
gave the cup to his disciples and said:
Take this, all of you, and drink it.
This is the cup of my blood,
the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.
It will be shed for you and for all
so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me.

All Miigwech, Jesus, Gchi Miigwech, Jesus.

Celebrant Let us proclaim our faith

All From your death, Lord, came our life.
From your rising came our birth into eternal life.
Come, Oh Holy Saviour, Jesus Christ, come.

Celebrant Gchi Mnidoo, we offer you this holy and living bread,
this life saving cup. Look upon your people as we offer
ourselves up to you in union with all whom you join
together by your holy Spirit.
We thank you for allowing us
to stand in your presence and server you.
Oh Great Spirit, Our Creator, Gchi Mnidoo,
from whom all holiness comes
remember us, your children, your little ones.
Let not our ears grow deaf to your voice,
but open our ears to hear your voice in the wind.
Let not our eyes grow dim with sin,
but open our eyes to see you in all creation.
Let not our hearts grow cold with bitterness,
but soften our hearts to grow in brightness and strength,
to grow in love for you and all your creation.
Guide our footsteps that we may walk a straight path
in truth and kindness.
Bless our hands
that we will always reach out with love to others.
Bless us with wisdom to follow the right directions,
so that we may have courage to face the sunrise and the
sunset as we strive to complete our circle.
Remember our Grandmothers and Grandfathers
and all our relations that have begun their heavenly journey,
in the hope of meeting you.
Guide those who look after the spiritual life of your people,
especially Michael our Primate, George our Bishop, and all who minister in your
Church.
Make us worthy to share eternal life with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, with the
apostles, martyrs, saints, Blessed Kateri and all our ancestors. May we join in
union with them and give you glory through your Son Jesus Christ.
Through Him, with Him, in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and
honour are yours, almighty God and Father, for ever and ever.

All Amen

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