*Theme: “You are the
light of the World”
*September 19th 2013
*Entrance Song:
Canticle of the sun
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*The heavens are telling the
glory of God,
And all creation is shouting for
joy!
Come, dance in the forest,
come, play in the field,
And sing, sing to the glory of the
Lord.
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*Praise for the sun, the bringer
of day, he carries the light of
the Lord in his rays; the moon
and the stars who light up the
way unto your throne.
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*The heavens are telling the
glory of God,
And all creation is shouting for
joy!
Come, dance in the forest,
come, play in the field,
And sing, sing to the glory of the
Lord.
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Praise for the earth who makes
life to grow,
the creatures you made to let
your life show;
the flowers and trees that help
us to know
the heart of love.
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*The heavens are telling the
glory of God,
And all creation is shouting for
joy!
Come, dance in the forest,
come, play in the field,
And sing, sing to the glory of the
Lord.
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We bring to the altar a candle representing the Light of Christ. As we begin
our journey we trust that God’s light will shine on us every step of the way.
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Poor Claire sisters-In gratitude for the life and the witness of all the Poor
Claire sisters, we place at the altar an offering of lace.
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Our school emblem challenges us to a life of justice and love. As we offer it
we pray that during the coming year we be true to its call.
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Seeds represent beginnings. As we offer these seeds we are called to face
the challenge before us in this new school year-the challenge to walk the
road ahead responsibly, enthusiastically and always in the light of Christ and
His Gospel message.
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With this offering of the Lourdes plaque comes our appreciation of our
annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. May it continue to help bond us in a deep
awareness of real life issues.
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The football represents the sporting side of our education. May it continue
to enliven, enrich and steer our lives in a positive healthy direction.
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* As we gather to celebrate the coming together of
our school community for a new year let us ask
forgiveness:
* For the times we have failed to use the talents You
have given us.
* Lord have mercy…
* For the times that we have hurt each other by word
or deed.
* Christ have mercy…
* For the times we have been an obstacle to the
progress of others.
* Lord have mercy…
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* Heavenly Father, as we gather to celebrate our new
school year, we invite you to journey with us. Give
us hope as we look forward to this new school year
with anticipation and enthusiasm. Give us the
courage to walk together with companions who are
already familiar to us and with new companions
who have joined us. We pray that your light will
shine ever more brightly in our lives. May we feel
the warmth of your love, and may others see the
light of your son, Jesus, in our actions and in the
way we give of ourselves. Help us share the light of
Christ with others. We ask this through Jesus Christ,
Your Son. Amen
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* You are God’s chosen people. Always be ready
to care for others, and to be kind and gentle.
Be patient and calm and never boast about or
be proud of your goodness. Just as God always
forgives you, so you must always be forgiving
towards others. Fill your hearts with love, and
whatever you do, do it for God.
* This is the Word of the Lord.
* Response: Thanks be to God.
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*Refrain:
I will search in the silence
for your hiding place.
In the quiet, Lord, I seek
your face.
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*Where can I discover the well
springs of your love?
Is my searching and seeking in
vain?
How can I recover the beauty of
your word?
In the silence I call out your
name.
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*Where can I find shelter to
shield me from the storm,
to find comfort, though dark be
the night?
For I know that my welfare is
ever in your sight.
In the shadows I long for your
light.
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*Lead me in your footsteps along
your ancient way.
Let me walk in the love of the
Lord.
Your wisdom is my heart’s
wealth, a blessing all our days.
In the silence I long for your
world.
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* A reading from Philippians 4:6-9
* May the peace of God guard your heart and your thoughts.
Rejoice the Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything,
but in everything by prayer and thanksgiving let your request
be made known to God and the peace of God will keep your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, Brethren,
whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just,
whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is
anything worthy of praise ,think about these things. What
you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do
and the God of peace will be with you.
* The word of the Lord.
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* Gospel: A reading from the holy Gospel according to
Matthew 5:13-16:
* Jesus said to his disciples: 'You are the salt of the earth. but
if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again? It is
good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled
underfoot by men.
'You are the light of the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot
be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put it under a tub; they
put it on the lamp-stand where it shines for everyone in the
house. In the same way your light must shine in the sight of
men, so that, seeing your good works, they may give the
praise to your Father in heaven.'
* This is the Gospel of the Lord.
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* The Lord be with you,
* Response: And with your spirit
*A reading from the holy Gospel according
to Matthew 5:13-16
* Response: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
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*Let us make our
prayers to God as we
pray at the beginning
of our school year:
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*Lord, we ask you to bless our new
school year. May we be happy and
learn new, interesting things. We
ask you to bless all our teachers and
students, especially the first years,
who are new to the school. Lord,
bless our efforts and grant us your
success. Lord Hear Us
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*Lord, we pray for last year’s Leaving
Cert classes, Sister Helen Lane, Mary
O’ Neill our school Secretary and
Ms.Dineen, as they begin a new stage
in their lives, may they be confident
in themselves and be happy and
content. Lord Hear Us.
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*We pray for peace. Lord, bless the
dreamers and visionaries of our
world, those who offer a vision of
hope, the peacemakers and those
persecuted for speaking out for
justice. May all the people of our
world live in harmony. Lord Hear Us
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*We pray for the teaching and
administrative staff in our school. As
we begin a new year, we pray that
we will work well together, so that
we will do the best we can for each
other .
*Lord Hear Us
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*We pray for our families and friends.
We remember especially those who
have died, by remembering them
today, we make them present with
us.May they rest in peace.
*Lord Hear us
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*We pray to the
Lord, during
this coming year, help us to
live in this school as a caring
community. Lord Hear Us.
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*For all who find school life
difficult that they may be
helped through the support
and kindness of others.
*Lord Hear us
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* “A Blessing” John O’Donoghue
* May the light of your soul guide you.
May the light of your soul bless the work that you do
with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in what you do the beauty of your own
soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing, light
and renewal to those who work with you and to
those who see and receive your work.
May your work never weary you.
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“A Blessing” John O’Donoghue
May it release within you wellsprings of
refreshment, inspiration and excitement.
May you be present in what you do.
May you never become lost in bland absences.
May the day never burden.
May dawn find you awake and alert,
approaching your new day with dreams, possibilities
and promises.
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* “A Blessing” John O’Donoghue
* May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed, sheltered
and protected.
May your soul calm, console and renew you.
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* Lord God be with us in the
weeks ahead as we settle into
the New Year. May we resolve to
work well, to help each other
and to enjoy the months ahead.
We make our prayers through
Christ our Lord.
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*God of New Beginnings, guide us with
your spirit as we begin our new school
year. May we be aware of our talents
and giftedness and use them to be a
light in one another’s lives. May we
realise how important each of us is and
help us to share the light of Jesus in our
school and in the world. Amen
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*This Little
Light of Mine.
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*This little light of mine, I’m going let
it shine,
*This little light of mine, I’m going let
it shine,
*This little light of mine, I’m going let
it shine,
*Every day, every day, every day,
every way,
*Gonna let my little light shine
.
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*The light that shines is the light of love,
Hides the darkness from above,
Shines on me and it shines on you,
It shows what the power of love can do.
I’m gonna shine my light both bright and
clear
*Shine my light both far and near,
In every dark corner that I find,
I’m gonna let my little light shine.
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*This little light of mine, I’m going let
it shine,
*This little light of mine, I’m going let
it shine,
*This little light of mine, I’m going let
it shine,
*Every day, every day, every day,
every way,
*Gonna let my little light shine
.
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