CELEBRATING HERITAGE
AND MISSION
INTRODUCTORY RITES
Welcome and Introduction
Greeting
Penitential Rite
Invitation
As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ’s love,
let us acknowledge our failures
and ask the Lord for pardon and strength.
Lord Have Mercy
Jesus, I've forgotten the words that You have spoken
Promises that burned within my heart have now grown dim
With a doubting heart I follow the paths of earthly wisdom
Forgive me for my unbelief
Renew the fire again
Chorus
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy on me
Repeat
I have built an altar where I worship things of men
I have taken journeys that have drawn me far from You
Now I am returning to Your mercies ever flowing
Pardon my transgressions
Help me love You again
Repeat Chorus
I have longed to know You and Your tender mercies
Like a river of forgiveness ever flowing without end
I bow my heart before You in the goodness of Your presence
Your grace forever shining
Like a beacon in the night
Repeat Chorus 2x
Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant Worship Again
Opening Prayer
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LITURGY OF THE WORD
A Reading from the Book of Sirach
My son, my daughter do not rob the poor person of their livelihood nor force the eyes of the
needy to turn away. Do not cause grief to those who are hungry. Do not cause further distress to
those in need. Do not exasperate the downtrodden nor keep the destitute waiting for your alms.
Do not reject a beggar in distress, do not reject nor avert your face from the poor. From the
needy turn not your eyes. Give no one reason to curse you; for if, in the bitterness of their soul,
they curse you, their creator will hear their prayer. Sirach 4:1-6
This is the word of the Lord.
R. Thanks be to God.
Response to the Reading
Holy words long preserved
for our walk in this world,
They resound with God's own heart
Oh, let the Ancient words impart.
Words of Life, words of Hope
Give us strength, help us cope
In this world, where e'er we roam
Ancient words will guide us Home.
CHORUS:
Ancient words ever true
Changing me, and changing you.
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart.
Holy words of our Faith
Handed down to this age.
Came to us through sacrifice
Oh heed the faithful words of Christ.
Holy words long preserved
For our walk in this world.
They resound with God's own heart
Oh let the ancient words impart.
CHORUS x4
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart.
Ancient Words Michael W Smith Worship Again
A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew
When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne
in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people
one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on
his right and the goats on his left. Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who
are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the
creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and
you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and
you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or
thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or
needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit
you?' "The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers of mine, you did for me.('Mt 25: 31-40)
This is the Gospel of the Lord
R. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Homily
Prayers of Intercession
1. For those engaged in the mission of the Church throughout the world. May the spirit of
compassion and justice guide their words and actions.
Lord hear us
Response: Lord hear our prayer
2. For those in positions of leadership in the mission of the Church in our Archdiocese. May the
Holy Spirit of God grant them strength and perseverance in their service of God’s people.
Lord hear us
Response: Lord hear our prayer
3. For those engaged in the mission of Catholic education in our Archdiocese. May God grant them
wisdom and insight so that the Word of God may bear fruit in our communities.
Lord hear us
Response: Lord hear our prayer
4. For peace in our world. May the peace of Christ grow in each of us so that our world may be
transformed.
Lord hear us
Response: Lord hear our prayer
5. For all those who have gone before us in this Archdiocese marked with the sign of faith. May the
God of compassion grant them eternal rest.
Lord hear us
Response: Lord hear our prayer
6. For our own needs and the prayers in our hearts today…..
Lord hear us
Response: Lord hear our prayer
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Communion Song
Everyday God
Earth’s creator,
Everyday God,
Loving maker,
O Jesus,
You who shaped us,
O Spirit,
Recreate us.
Come be with us.
In your presence,
Everyday God,
We are gathered
O Jesus,
You have called us
O Spirit,
To restore us.
Come be with us.
Life of all lives,
Everyday God,
Love of all loves,
O Jesus,
Hope of all hopes,
O Spirit,
Light of all lights.
Come be with us.
In our resting,
Everyday God,
In our rising,
O Jesus.
In our hoping,
O Spirit,
In our waiting.
Come be with us.
In our dreaming,
Everyday God,
In our daring,
O Jesus,
In our searching,
O Spirit,
In our sharing.
Come be with us.
God of laughter,
Everyday God,
God of sorrow,
O Jesus,
Home and shelter,
O Spirit,
Strong and patient.
Come be with us.
Way of freedom,
Everyday God,
Star of morning,
O Jesus,
Timeless healer,
O Spirit,
Flame eternal.
Come be with us.
Way of gladness,
Everyday God,
Word of mercy,
O Jesus,
Word of friendship,
O Spirit,
Word of challenge.
Come be with us.
Gentle father,
Everyday God,
Faithful brother,
O Jesus,
Tender sister,
O Spirit,
Loving mother.
Come be with us.
Our beginning,
Everyday God,
Our unfolding,
O Jesus,
Our enduring,
O Spirit,
Journey’s ending.
Come be with us.
Alleluia,
Everyday God,
Now and always,
O Jesus,
Alleluia,
O Spirit,
Through all ages.
Come be with us.
Bernadette Farrell Restless is the Heart
CONCLUDING RITE