Saint Matthias: May 14

From the Book of Divine Worship - The Proper: Third Part - Holy Days.

Collect

I. O Almighty God, who into the place of Judas didst choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the Twelve: Grant that thy Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. Almighty God, who in the place of Judas chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the Twelve: Grant that your Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be guided and governed by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Prayer over the Gifts

Lord, accept the gifts your Church offers on the feast of the apostle Matthias, and by this Eucharist strengthen your grace within us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Preface 20 - Apostles