Welcome
«INTRODUCTION»Good morning, my sisters and brothers. Welcome to Saint Mary Magdalen National Catholic Parish.
Today we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Our theme is: “Let the Lord’s Light Shine in Us.”
The Celebrant for Mass this morning is Bishop Jim.
As we begin, let us use the next hour to share with God in worship. Please take a moment and silence your electronic devices and refrain from conversations during Mass.
Now let us focus our attention on the presence of God among us with our Gathering Song.
Gathering Song
Greeting
After the Gathering Song, the celebrant and the faithful remain standing; the celebrant faces the people. All make the sign of the cross.
In the name of the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sanctifier.
Amen.
Then the Celebrant, with hands extended, greets all present with the following greetings. A Bishop may say either Peace be with you or one of the following greetings.
Blessed be the Lord who gives sight to the blind. May the light of his love be with you.
And also with you.
Please be seated.
In the name of the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sanctifier.
Amen.
Then the Celebrant, with hands extended, greets all present with the following greetings. A Bishop may say either Peace be with you or one of the following greetings.
Blessed be the Lord who gives sight to the blind. May the light of his love be with you.
And also with you.
Please be seated.
Introduction
One of the most irritating things in life, in ourselves as well as in others, is when we and people seem blind to what is evident – Why don’t they see? Why didn’t I see this? We are Christians, people with faith, and in baptism Christ has given us eyes of faith. Yet too often we are blind to God, to people, to the things we should see about ourselves. We ask our Lord in this Eucharist to touch and open our eyes to the deeper and beautiful realities of our faith.
Prayer
of
Praise
of
Praise
Sometimes we even refuse to see or face the wrong we do to God and people. Let us ask for forgiveness and reconciliation.
«pause»
Lord Jesus, touch our eyes and open them to our failures and sins. Lord, we praise you for your mercy.
Lord, we praise you for your mercy.
Jesus Christ, touch our ears and open them to the cries of the poor and the lonely.’ Christ, we praise you for your mercy.
Christ, we praise you for your mercy.
Lord Jesus, touch our hearts and open them to your love and trust.’ Lord, we praise you for your mercy and your gift of salvation.
Lord, we praise you for your mercy and your gift of salvation.
«pause»
Lord Jesus, touch our eyes and open them to our failures and sins. Lord, we praise you for your mercy.
Lord, we praise you for your mercy.
Jesus Christ, touch our ears and open them to the cries of the poor and the lonely.’ Christ, we praise you for your mercy.
Christ, we praise you for your mercy.
Lord Jesus, touch our hearts and open them to your love and trust.’ Lord, we praise you for your mercy and your gift of salvation.
Lord, we praise you for your mercy and your gift of salvation.
Absolution
Have mercy on us, Lord, forgive us all our sins and fully revive in us the faith of our baptism. Lead us to everlasting life.
My sisters and brothers, we are absolved our sins, in the Name of God: the Creator; ✠ the Redeemer and the Sanctifier.
My sisters and brothers, we are absolved our sins, in the Name of God: the Creator; ✠ the Redeemer and the Sanctifier.
Prayer
for
Peace
for
Peace
Celebrant with hands outstretched, says:
Lord, Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Purify your Church, that it may bear witness to the light of the gospel in a world torn by strife and often devastated by natural disaster. Grant us the peace and unity of your kindom where you live for ever and ever.”
Amen.
Lord, Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles, “I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Purify your Church, that it may bear witness to the light of the gospel in a world torn by strife and often devastated by natural disaster. Grant us the peace and unity of your kindom where you live for ever and ever.”
Amen.
Exchange
of
Peace
of
Peace
Celebrant, extending hands to the people, gives the greeting of peace.
The peace of Jesus Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
The the deacon (or the Celebrant) may invite the people to exchange a sign of peace, using on of the following invitations of similar words.
As we exchange a sign of peace we pray that God may open our eyes to see his Son in one another.
All exchange the sign of peace, according to local custom. The priest gives the sign of peace to the deacon and the ministers.
The peace of Jesus Christ be with you always.
And also with you.
The the deacon (or the Celebrant) may invite the people to exchange a sign of peace, using on of the following invitations of similar words.
As we exchange a sign of peace we pray that God may open our eyes to see his Son in one another.
All exchange the sign of peace, according to local custom. The priest gives the sign of peace to the deacon and the ministers.
Opening
Prayer
Prayer
Let us pray for the light of faith ...
«pause»
Father of light, you close the eyes of those who think they see because they rely only on their own insights; you let your Son open the eyes of those eager for your light. Let Jesus, the light of the world, heal us and give us faith and understanding. Let Jesus restore our sight that we may see the way that leads to you and to people, and at the end of our road we may see you, our God for ever.
Amen.
«pause»
Father of light, you close the eyes of those who think they see because they rely only on their own insights; you let your Son open the eyes of those eager for your light. Let Jesus, the light of the world, heal us and give us faith and understanding. Let Jesus restore our sight that we may see the way that leads to you and to people, and at the end of our road we may see you, our God for ever.
Amen.
First
Reading
1 Samuel 16: 1, 6-7, 10-13
Reading
1 Samuel 16: 1, 6-7, 10-13
A reading from the first book of Samuel.
Tormented by thirst, the people bitterly complained to Moses, “Why did you bring us out of Egypt? Was it just to have us die of thirst with our children and our cattle?”
Yahweh said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve for Saul, whom I have rejected as ruler of Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and be on your way. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have chosen my ruler from among his children.” As they came, Samuel looked at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is Yahweh’s anointed.” But Yahweh said to Samuel, “Do not judge from Eliab’s height and appearance; this is not the one. Yahweh does not see as people see: people look at appearances, but I look at the heart.”
Jesse then presented seven children to Samuel, but Samuel said to Jesse, “Yahweh has not chosen these.” He then asked Jesse, “Are these all you have?” He answered, “There is still one left, the youngest, who is out looking after the sheep.” Then Samuel said to Jesse, “Send for him. We will not sit down to eat until he comes.” Jesse had the youngster brought to them. He was ruddy, a youth with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. Yahweh said, “Come, anoint him, for this is the one.” At this, Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed David where he stood with his siblings. And the Spirit of Yahweh came mightily upon David from that day on. Samuel took his leave and went to Ramah.
The Word of God.
Thanks be to God!
Responsorial
Psalm
Psalm 23
Psalm
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
Lord, You are my shepherd, I have no wants. In verdant pastures You give me repose; beside restful waters You lead me; You refresh my soul.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
Even though I walk in the dark valley, I fear no evil; for You are at my side with Your rod and Your staff that give me courage.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in Your house for years to come.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
Lord, You are my shepherd, I have no wants. In verdant pastures You give me repose; beside restful waters You lead me; You refresh my soul.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
Even though I walk in the dark valley, I fear no evil; for You are at my side with Your rod and Your staff that give me courage.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in Your house for years to come.
The Lord is my shepherd, I have no wants.
Second
Reading
Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8
Reading
Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8
A reading from the letter of Paul to the Ephesians.
There was a time when you were darkness, but now you are light in Christ. Live as children of the light. Light produces every kind of goodness, justice and truth. Be correct in your judgment of what pleases our Savior. Take no part in deeds done in darkness, which bear no fruit; rather, expose them. It is shameful even to mention the things these people do in secret; but when such deeds are exposed and seen in the light of day, everything that becomes visible is light. That is why we read: Awake, O sleeper, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.
The Word of God.
Thanks be to God!
Gospel
Acclamation
Acclamation
Gospel
John 9: 1-41
John 9: 1-41
The Lord is with you.
And also with you.
A reading from the holy gospel according to John.
Glory to you, O Lord.
As Jesus walked along, he saw someone who had been blind from birth. The disciples asked Jesus, “Rabbi, was it this individual’s sin that caused the blindness, or that of the parents?”
“Neither,” answered Jesus, “It was not because of anyone’s sin – not this person’s, nor the parents’. Rather, it was to let God’s works shine forth in this person. We must do the deeds of the One who sent me while it is still day – for night is coming, when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
With that, Jesus spat on the ground, made mud with his saliva and smeared the blind one’s eyes with the mud. Then Jesus said, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” – “Siloam” means “sent.” So the person went off and washed, and came back able to see.
Neighbors and those who had been accustomed to seeing the blind beggar began to ask, “Is this not the one who used to sit and beg?” Some said yes; others said no – the one who had been healed simply looked like the beggar.
But the individual in question said, “No, it was I.” The people then asked, “Then how were your eyes opened?”
The answer came, “The one they call Jesus made mud and smeared it on my eyes, and told me to go to Siloam and wash. When I washed, I was able to see.” “Where is Jesus?” they asked. The person replied, “I have no idea.”
They took the one who had been born blind to the Pharisees. It had been on a Sabbath that Jesus had made the mud paste and opened this one’s eyes. The Pharisees asked how the individual could see. They were told, “Jesus put mud on my eyes. I washed it off, and now I can see.”
This prompted some of the Pharisees to say, “This Jesus cannot be from God, because he does not keep the Sabbath.” Others argued, “But how could a sinner perform signs like these?” They were sharply divided.
The Good News of Salvation!
Glory and praise to our Savior Jesus Christ!
The
Message
Message
Prayer
of the
Faithful
of the
Faithful
Let us pray to Jesus our Saviour, our true light, that he may instill in all of us a personal and committed faith
Our response today is, “Lord, let your light shine on us.”
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For the Church, the People of God, that we may help the light of our Lord shine in this world and proclaim his message of truth and love in the language of our time. We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For all those blinded by doubt or despair that they may see again the light of faith through the personal faith of dedicated Christians and the witnessing of the Christian community. We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For all who claim to follow Christ, that their eyes may be wide-open to the injustice in which they share, and that they may help to restore the hopes of people in God’s values of truth, dignity and justice. We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For victims of oppression and discrimination, for refugees and those struck by disasters, that we may not be blind to their needs but help them carry their burdens. We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For all those who have asked for our prayers. For those who are surrounded by anxiety, sickness, addiction, grief, incarceration, those who suffer in silence. For all who feel they have no one praying for them. For all those who have died who we now mention out loud and those we remember in the silence of our hearts ... «pause» ... We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For what other needs should we pray for this morning? «pause» ... We pray.
Lord, let your light shine on us.
We now pray for the intercession of the Blessed Mother for the grace and courage to spread the radical message of God’s unconditional love to a hurting and injured world. We pray ...
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you: blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Jesus Christ our Saviour, let us live in your light. Make us see you, in things and the people around us. For you are our Lord for ever and ever.
Amen.
Our response today is, “Lord, let your light shine on us.”
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For the Church, the People of God, that we may help the light of our Lord shine in this world and proclaim his message of truth and love in the language of our time. We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For all those blinded by doubt or despair that they may see again the light of faith through the personal faith of dedicated Christians and the witnessing of the Christian community. We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For all who claim to follow Christ, that their eyes may be wide-open to the injustice in which they share, and that they may help to restore the hopes of people in God’s values of truth, dignity and justice. We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For victims of oppression and discrimination, for refugees and those struck by disasters, that we may not be blind to their needs but help them carry their burdens. We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For all those who have asked for our prayers. For those who are surrounded by anxiety, sickness, addiction, grief, incarceration, those who suffer in silence. For all who feel they have no one praying for them. For all those who have died who we now mention out loud and those we remember in the silence of our hearts ... «pause» ... We pray ...
Lord, let your light shine on us.
For what other needs should we pray for this morning? «pause» ... We pray.
Lord, let your light shine on us.
We now pray for the intercession of the Blessed Mother for the grace and courage to spread the radical message of God’s unconditional love to a hurting and injured world. We pray ...
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you: blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Jesus Christ our Saviour, let us live in your light. Make us see you, in things and the people around us. For you are our Lord for ever and ever.
Amen.
Offertory
Song
Song
Presentation
of the
Gifts
of the
Gifts
The gifts are then brought forward. It is desirable that the faithful express their participation by bringing up the bread and wine for the celebration of the eucharist and other gifts for the poor and the needs of the Church. The gifts are received by the priest at a convenient place, with the deacon assisting. Money or other gifts are to be put in a suitable place but not on the altar.
Blessing
of the
Bread
& Wine
of the
Bread
& Wine
At the altar, the acolyte (or deacon) hands the celebrant the plate or other vessel with the bread to be consecrated or the celebrant takes the plate or other vessel with the bread and, holding it slightly raised above the altar, says:
Baruk attah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha-olam, ha-motzi lechem min ha-aretz.
Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life.
Blessed be God forever.
By the mingling of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity.
Baruk attah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha-olam, borei peri ha’gafen.
Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become for us our spiritual drink.
Blessed be God forever.
Almighty God, with humble and contrite hearts we ask you to receive us and to be pleased with our sacrifice this day.
Lord, wash away my iniquity; and cleanse me from my sin.
Pray, my sisters and brothers, that our sacrifice — yours and mine — may be acceptable to God, our almighty Father.
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at our hands for the praise and glory of God’s name, for our good, and the good of all God’s Church.
Baruk attah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha-olam, ha-motzi lechem min ha-aretz.
Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life.
Blessed be God forever.
By the mingling of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity.
Baruk attah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha-olam, borei peri ha’gafen.
Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become for us our spiritual drink.
Blessed be God forever.
Almighty God, with humble and contrite hearts we ask you to receive us and to be pleased with our sacrifice this day.
Lord, wash away my iniquity; and cleanse me from my sin.
Pray, my sisters and brothers, that our sacrifice — yours and mine — may be acceptable to God, our almighty Father.
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at our hands for the praise and glory of God’s name, for our good, and the good of all God’s Church.
Prayer
Over the
Gifts
Over the
Gifts
Father of light, make us see with eyes of faith your Son Jesus Christ coming soon among us in these humble signs of bread and wine. Help us to recognize him also in the blind beggar on the sidewalk, the handicapped in wheel chairs, the jobless from the slums. For these too are your Son among us today, Jesus Christ our brother and Redeemer.
Amen.
Amen.
Eucharistic
Prayer
Prayer
We thank and praise God our Creator, who has given us in baptism his Son Jesus as the light of our lives.
Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Almighty God, compassionate and good, it is right to give you thanks and praise, for you never cease to call us to a new and more abundant life.
Though we are sinners, you constantly offer us pardon and ask us to trust in your mercy alone.
Time after time, when we broke your covenants, you did not cast us aside; but through the incarnation of Jesus, your Son, you bound the human family to yourself with a new and unbreakable bond.
In Christ you give us a season of reconciliation and grace: a time to draw new breath for our journey back to you, a time to open our hearts to your Spirit and respond to the needs of all.
In wonder and gratitude we join our voices with the choirs of heaven, as we proclaim with joy the power of your love and sing the endless hymn of your glory:
Holy - Mass of a Joyful Heart
From the beginning, O God, all you have done for the human family you have done for our good, that we may be holy, as you yourself are holy.
Look with kindness, then, on your people gathered before you.
Celebrant with hands outstreched over the bread and wine, says:
Send forth your Spirit in power, that these gifts may become for us
Celebrant joins hands, making the sign of the cross over both the bread and the cup, saying:
the body ✠ and blood of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, in whom we too are your children.
Celebrant joins hands.
When we were lost and our hearts were far from you, you showed the depth of your love: your Son, who alone is the Just One, gave himself into our hands and was nailed to the wood of the cross.
Before he stretched out his arms between heaven and earth as the lasting sign of your covenant, he desired to celebrate the Passover in the company of his disciples.
Celebrant joins hands. In the text that follows, the words of Jesus should be spoken clearly and distrinctly, as their meaning demands.
While they were at table,
Celebrant takes the bread and, raise is a little above the altar, continue
he took the bread and gave you thanks; he broke the bread and gave it to them, saying:
Take this, all of you, and eat it:
this is my Body
which will be given up for you.
Celebrant shows the consecrated bread to the people, replaces it on the plate, and genuflects in adoration.
Then continues
At the end of the meal, knowing he would reconcile all things in himself by his blood poured out on the cross,
Celebrant takes the chalice and, raising it a little above the altar, continues:
he took the cup filled with wine; again he gave you thanks, and, handing the cup to his friends, he said:
Celebrant bows slightly.
Take this all of you and drink from it.
This is the cup of my blood.
The blood of the new and
everlasting covenant.
Shed for you and for all,
so that sins may be forgiven.
Do this in memory of me.
Celebrant shows the cup to the people, replaces it onthe corporal, and genuflects in adoration.
The the Celebrant of the Deacon sings the invitation.
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.
Christ has died;
Christ is risen;
Christ will come again
Celebrant with hands outstretched.
We remember Jesus Christ, our Passover and our lasting peace, we celebrate his death and resurrection, we await the blessed day of his return. And so we present to you, God ever faithful and true, the offering that restores the world to your grace.
Merciful Father, look with love on those you draw to yourself through their sharing in the sacrifice of Christ. By the power of your Spirit, may they become the body of your risen Son, in whom all divisions are healed.
Keep us in communion of mind and heart, together with all our bishops, priests, deacons andthe entire people your Son has gained for You.
Help us to work for the coming of your kindom, until at last we stand in your presence and take our place among the saints, with Mary, the Mother of God, and the apostles, and with our departed brothers and sisters, whom we commend to your mercy.
Then, in the glory of your new creation, freed from the sting of death, we shall sing to you the hymn of thanksgiving which rises from Christ the living Redeemer.
Celebrant joins hands.
The deacon, standing next to the celebrant, lifts up the cup. The celebrant takes the plate with the consecrated bread and, lifting it up, sings or says the doxology. If there is no deacon, the celebrant lifts up both the plate and the cup.
Through Christ,
with Christ
in Christ
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honor are yours,
almighty God, now and forever.
Amen.
Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
Almighty God, compassionate and good, it is right to give you thanks and praise, for you never cease to call us to a new and more abundant life.
Though we are sinners, you constantly offer us pardon and ask us to trust in your mercy alone.
Time after time, when we broke your covenants, you did not cast us aside; but through the incarnation of Jesus, your Son, you bound the human family to yourself with a new and unbreakable bond.
In Christ you give us a season of reconciliation and grace: a time to draw new breath for our journey back to you, a time to open our hearts to your Spirit and respond to the needs of all.
In wonder and gratitude we join our voices with the choirs of heaven, as we proclaim with joy the power of your love and sing the endless hymn of your glory:
Holy - Mass of a Joyful HeartFrom the beginning, O God, all you have done for the human family you have done for our good, that we may be holy, as you yourself are holy.
Look with kindness, then, on your people gathered before you.
Celebrant with hands outstreched over the bread and wine, says:
Send forth your Spirit in power, that these gifts may become for us
Celebrant joins hands, making the sign of the cross over both the bread and the cup, saying:
the body ✠ and blood of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, in whom we too are your children.
Celebrant joins hands.
When we were lost and our hearts were far from you, you showed the depth of your love: your Son, who alone is the Just One, gave himself into our hands and was nailed to the wood of the cross.
Before he stretched out his arms between heaven and earth as the lasting sign of your covenant, he desired to celebrate the Passover in the company of his disciples.
Celebrant joins hands. In the text that follows, the words of Jesus should be spoken clearly and distrinctly, as their meaning demands.
While they were at table,
Celebrant takes the bread and, raise is a little above the altar, continue
he took the bread and gave you thanks; he broke the bread and gave it to them, saying:
Then continues
At the end of the meal, knowing he would reconcile all things in himself by his blood poured out on the cross,
Celebrant takes the chalice and, raising it a little above the altar, continues:
he took the cup filled with wine; again he gave you thanks, and, handing the cup to his friends, he said:
Celebrant bows slightly.
The the Celebrant of the Deacon sings the invitation.
Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.
Celebrant with hands outstretched.
We remember Jesus Christ, our Passover and our lasting peace, we celebrate his death and resurrection, we await the blessed day of his return. And so we present to you, God ever faithful and true, the offering that restores the world to your grace.
Merciful Father, look with love on those you draw to yourself through their sharing in the sacrifice of Christ. By the power of your Spirit, may they become the body of your risen Son, in whom all divisions are healed.
Keep us in communion of mind and heart, together with all our bishops, priests, deacons andthe entire people your Son has gained for You.
Help us to work for the coming of your kindom, until at last we stand in your presence and take our place among the saints, with Mary, the Mother of God, and the apostles, and with our departed brothers and sisters, whom we commend to your mercy.
Then, in the glory of your new creation, freed from the sting of death, we shall sing to you the hymn of thanksgiving which rises from Christ the living Redeemer.
Celebrant joins hands.
The deacon, standing next to the celebrant, lifts up the cup. The celebrant takes the plate with the consecrated bread and, lifting it up, sings or says the doxology. If there is no deacon, the celebrant lifts up both the plate and the cup.
The
Lord’s
Prayer
Lord’s
Prayer
With Jesus, the light of our lives, let us pray to God our Father to forgive our sins and to set us free from the darkness of sin ...
Our Father, who are in heaven, hallowed be your name; thy kindom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and do not let us fall into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Deliver us Lord, from the darkness of sin and evil and grant us the peace that comes from justice and friendship. Set us free from the prisons we have made for ourselves and for others by blind selfishness, and let the light of your Son shine on us as we prepare for the full coming of our Savior Jesus Christ.
For the kindom, the power, and the glory are Yours, now and forever. Amen.
Our Father, who are in heaven, hallowed be your name; thy kindom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and do not let us fall into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Deliver us Lord, from the darkness of sin and evil and grant us the peace that comes from justice and friendship. Set us free from the prisons we have made for ourselves and for others by blind selfishness, and let the light of your Son shine on us as we prepare for the full coming of our Savior Jesus Christ.
For the kindom, the power, and the glory are Yours, now and forever. Amen.
Breaking
of the
Bread
of the
Bread
The Celebrant takes the consecrated bread and breaks it over the paten into several parts for communion of the faithful and, as necessary, prepares any additional cups with the consecrated wine, so that in sharing the one bread and the cup of salvation, the many are made one body in Christ. As this is done, on of the following forms of the Agnus Dei is sung or said.
Jesus, Lamb of God,
You take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Bread of Life,
You take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Prince of Peace,
You take away the sins of the world. Grant us your peace.
After the breaking of the bread, the celebrant places a small piece in the cup, saying inaudibly:
May the mingling of the body and blood of our Savior Jesus Christ bring eternal life to all who receive it.
Jesus, Lamb of God,
You take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Bread of Life,
You take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us.
Jesus, Prince of Peace,
You take away the sins of the world. Grant us your peace.
After the breaking of the bread, the celebrant places a small piece in the cup, saying inaudibly:
May the mingling of the body and blood of our Savior Jesus Christ bring eternal life to all who receive it.
Invitation
to
Communion
to
Communion
This is Jesus, the light of the world. He came and rubbed our eyes; we were washed in the font of baptism; then we could see and believe in him. Happy are we to be invited to see his light and eat his bread.
Lord, you have made us worthy to receive you. When you say the word – we are healed.
Lord, you have made us worthy to receive you. When you say the word – we are healed.
Prayer
of
Dedication
of
Dedication
Jesus Christ our Savior, Son of the living God, through whose will and the work of the Holy Spirit your death brought life to the world. By your holy body and blood free us from all our sins, and from every evil. Keep us faithful to your commands, and help us to understand that we can never be parted from you.
Communion
Address
Address
My Sisters and Brothers, as you have been welcomed in God’s House, you are now welcomed to the Feast. The most precious Body and Blood of Christ is not a reward for being good.
It is a source of healing, strength, comfort, and food for the journey. No one on this earth has the right to refuse it to anyone for any reason. Draw near with faith and take this sacrament for your comfort.
It is a source of healing, strength, comfort, and food for the journey. No one on this earth has the right to refuse it to anyone for any reason. Draw near with faith and take this sacrament for your comfort.
Communion
Song
Song
Reception
of
Communion
of
Communion
My Sisters and Brothers we are the Body of Christ.
May the Blood of Christ bring us to everlasting life.
Almighty God, may the food we have received in our bodies purify our inmost hearts; and may this earthly gift sustain us for life eternal.
May the Blood of Christ bring us to everlasting life.
Almighty God, may the food we have received in our bodies purify our inmost hearts; and may this earthly gift sustain us for life eternal.
Prayer
After
Communion
After
Communion
Almighty God, wake us up from the night of sin and the sleep of indifference by the power of Jesus, your Son. Let the light of Christ shine in us, that those around us may discover in us a bit of the goodness of your Son, of his compassionate love, of the truth he spoke and the new life he brought. May all people thus give you praise and see your light for ever and ever.
Amen.
Amen.
Prayer
for our
Church
for our
Church
Lord increase our sense of community connecting us to one another.
Bless the work of our church that it may provide a refuge for those feeling threatened by the anonymity of modern living.
Create a place of belonging where people know they are welcomed, remembered by name, and valued as individuals.
Celebrate a faith that, in the Word, Sacraments, and the Work of our hands, announces that we are forgiven and accepted.
Gather us again into the life of the Risen Christ.
In her name ... in His love. Amen.
Bless the work of our church that it may provide a refuge for those feeling threatened by the anonymity of modern living.
Create a place of belonging where people know they are welcomed, remembered by name, and valued as individuals.
Celebrate a faith that, in the Word, Sacraments, and the Work of our hands, announces that we are forgiven and accepted.
Gather us again into the life of the Risen Christ.
In her name ... in His love. Amen.
Announcements
Blessing
May the God of peace be with you.
And also with you.
My sisters and brothers, God has called us through Christ to be children of light. May we bear witness in everyday life to the light of Christ, in goodness, justice and truth. And may God bless us for this mission, that we may be a blessing to all: our Creator, ✠ our Redeemer, and our Sanctifier.
Amen.
And also with you.
My sisters and brothers, God has called us through Christ to be children of light. May we bear witness in everyday life to the light of Christ, in goodness, justice and truth. And may God bless us for this mission, that we may be a blessing to all: our Creator, ✠ our Redeemer, and our Sanctifier.
Amen.
Sending
The Mass is never ended. Let us go and be the light of Christ to all who are willing to see.
Thanks be to God.
Thanks be to God.