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2016 WORLD MISSION APPEAL | 2

The Introductory Rites

Acknowledgement of Country Please remain seated.

All: We acknowledge that we are in the country of the __________ people. We pay respect to their tribal elders. We celebrate their continuing culture. We acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.

Entrance Procession

The hymn accompanies the entrance of the liturgical procession: cross, lit candle, Book of the Gospels followed by ministers as usual.

Once presider is at his chair and as the hymn continues the following are processed from the centre of the Church: land mine warning sign, a lock, a sheet of cardboard, an empty pot, a lit candle.

On reaching the front those holding the symbols move into position.

Place lyrics of Entrance Song Here

Sign of the Cross and Greeting

Presider: We gather today in World Mission month to remember and celebrate the Church’s work of continuing the mission of Jesus throughout the world today.

We gather as followers of Jesus ready to be God’s mercy in the world.

We gather as a community needing to be nourished for this mission of mercy; nourished by God’s word, and by our Lord Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life.

Presider: We gather.In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Presider: Peace be with you.


All: And with your spirit.

Penitential Act

Student 1: The theme of World Mission Month 2016 is “Blessed are the Merciful”.The focus country for Mission Month is Cambodia, where the Church seeks to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of children.

Presider: My brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our individual and communal sin, and so prepare to celebrate these sacred mysteries.

Student 2: In Cambodia many children are homeless and live on the streets.

A sheet of cardboard is placed on the Prayer Space.

Student 1:Countless children in Cambodia, and all around the world, are in desperate need of education and spiritual formation.

An empty pot is placed on the Prayer Space.

Once this action is complete Sr Eulie’s photo is displayed on the PowerPoint.

Voice of Sr Eulie: My name is Sr Eulie.I am a nun from the Daughters of Charity congregation.I see many children in the slum who cannot go to school.Every day the sisters travel through the slum in a tuk-tuk. (took-took)The tuk-tuk is a school on wheels that can traverse through the narrow streets of the poor areas.We teach the children their lessons.We read them stories.We play with toys.At night we take food to the children who are living on the streets.

Slight pause

Cantor (if sung): Lord, Jesus you are light for all.You guide us on our way. Lord, have mercy.


All sing: Lord, have mercy.

Pause before continuing

Student 2:Cambodia is a country that has endured 30 years of warfare. Land mines dot the countryside and are a constant threat to the safety of children.

Pause as a laminated photo of a land mine warning sign is placed on the Prayer Space.

Once this action is complete Toy’s photo is displayed on the PowerPoint.

Voice of Toy: My name is Toy. I am twelve years old.My family lives in a remote village in CambodiaOne day I went with my brother and friends to pick mushrooms.I stepped on a land mine left over from the war.It exploded under my leg.My father heard my screams and came to rescue me.He was heartbroken. He did not think I would surviveNow I am cared for at the Arrupe Centre.When I grow up I want to help my father on the farm and learn how to repair bikes.

Slight pause

Cantor: (if sung) Lord, Jesus you are hope for all.You take away our sins.Christ, have mercy.

All sing (say): Christ, have mercy.

Pause before continuing

Student 2:In Cambodia disability is misunderstood. Children with disabilities are shunned and hidden away.


We place a lock.A lock is placed in the Prayer Space.

Once this action is complete Chinn Chin’s photo is displayed on the PowerPoint.

Voice of Chinn Chin: My name is Chinn Chin.I am 8 years old.When I was 9 months old I had a brain infection.As I grew up I began to have fits.I could not stand up.I could not walk.I could not play with the other children.Now I am cared for at the New Humanity Centre.I can walk and play now.My mother cannot read and write but she is happy that I am receiving an education.

Slight pause

Cantor (if sung): Lord, Jesus you are strength for all.Your word is truth and light. Lord, have mercy.

All sing (say): Lord, have mercy.

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Slight pause

Presider: May almighty God cleanse us of our sins,and through the celebration of this Eucharistmake us worthy to share at the table of his Kingdom.

All: Amen.

Slight pause before proceeding.

Student 1: Jesus says, “Blessed are the mericful” Mt 6:7

A lighted candle is placed in the Prayer Space.


Collect

Presider:Let us pray.

Pause for silent prayer.

O God, you sent your Son into the world as the true light.Pour out the Spirit he promisedto sow seeds of truth in people’s hearts,and to awaken in them obedience to the faith,so that being born to new life through Baptism,all may become your one people.

Through our Lord, Jesus Christ, Your Son,Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

Please be seated.

The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading

A reading from the Prophet Micah (6:8))

The Lord has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show mercy, and to live in humble fellowship with our God.The Word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to God.

Pause in silence for personal reflection on the reading.


Responsorial Psalm

I Am Wonderfully Made (Ps 138:1-3. 13-15) Richard Cootes

I praise you. I thank you,for I am wonderfully made.I praise you. I thank you.I praise and bless you, Lord,for I am wonderfully made.

1. You search me. You know me.You know my resting. You know my rising.You search me. You know me.All my ways lie open to you.

2. It was you, who made me,knit me together in my mother’s womb.I thank you for my being,for the wonders of all your creation.

3. You knew my soul, you knew my soul,and my body held no secret from you,when I was fashioned, in secret,and moulded in the depths of the earth.

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Pause in silence for personal reflection.

Gospel Acclamation Please stand.

The Acclamation emerges from the silence and covers all the actions involved in the procession of the book to the Ambo

Alleluia (Your Word is Truth)Alleluia! Sing Alleluia! Alleluia to our God!Alleluia! Sing Alleluia! Alleluia to our God!Alleluia! Sing Alleluia! Alleluia to our God!


Alleluia! Sing Alleluia! Alleluia to our God!Your word is truth!Your word is life!Your word is truth!Your word is life!Alleluia! Sing Alleluia! Alleluia to our God!Alleluia! Sing Alleluia! Alleluia to our God!Alleluia to our God!

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Gospel

The proclamation of the Gospel is accompanied by a dramatic presentation. The Minister proclaims the narrator’s part from the Ambo.

Minister: The Lord be with you.All: And with your Spirit.

Minister: A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (5: 17 - 26) All: Glory to you, O Lord.

Minister: One day when Jesus was teaching, some Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there who had come from every town in Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem.The power of the Lord was present for Jesus to heal the sick.Some men came carrying a paralysed man on a bed, and they tried to take him into the house and put him in front of Jesus. Because of the crowd, however, they could find no way to take him in.So they carried him up on the roof, made an opening in the tiles, and let him down on his bed into the middle of the group in front of Jesus.When Jesus saw how much faith they had he said to the man:

Jesus: Your sins are forgiven my friend.

Minister: The Teachers of the Law and the Pharisees began to say to themselves:

Teacher of the Law:

Who is this man who speaks such blasphemy?


Pharisee: God is the only one who can forgive sins.

Minister: Jesus knew their thoughts and said to them:

Jesus: Why do you say such things? Is it easier to say “Your sins are forgiven you,” or say “Get up and walk”? I will prove to you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.

Minister: So he said to the paralysed man:

Jesus: I tell you, get up, pick up your bed, and go home.

Minister: At once the man got up in front of them all, took the bed he had been lying on, and went home, praising God.They were all completely amazed!Full of fear they, they praised God:

All: What wonderful things we have seen today

Minister: The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily Please be seated.

The Film of the Cambodia Project is played after which Presider preaches.

Homily notes. In the Gospel story of the paralysed man Jesus tends to the needs of a man who is spiritually and physically broken. There are seven spiritual works of mercy and seven corporal works of mercy. The compassion and mercy of Jesus continues today in Cambodia with the initiatives of the Arrupe Centre, New Humanity and Sr Eulie’s Education Project, the mobile Tuk-Tuk.

At the conclusion of the homily the 8 students who will exchange the symbols move into position:

4 on one side of the sanctuary who will remove the current symbols AND 4 on the other side of the sanctuary who will replace them with the new symbols.

When all are in position the Universal Prayer begins.


Universal Prayer Please stand.

Presider: It is our responsibility as God’s people to pray for the needs of the Church and the world. We pray for change: in ourselves and in the circumstances of those in need, particularly in Cambodia.

Reader: We pray for the Church, especially in Cambodia. May it provide spiritual and physical nourishment to those children who are most in need.Lord, in your mercy, hear us.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all children who have disabilities in Cambodia. May the culture of shame around disability become one of inclusiveness.Lord, in your mercy, hear us.


We pray for our government whose current policies place children into immigration detention. May they revise their policies so that the best interests of children are respected.Lord, in your mercy, hear us.


For the millions of children in our world who do not receive a full education, that we can make a difference to their livesLord, in your mercy, hear us.


For our own school communities, that we may always share in the mission of Jesus in bringing fullness of life to all God’s children.Lord, in your mercy, hear us.


Presider asks the Assembly to sit.

The following ritual takes place in silence once all are seated.


Two students come forward, one from each side. The first takes the empty pot from the Prayer Space. The second replaces it with a pot filled with flowers. They then move to stand together in the centre aisle holding the empty pot, ready to process out.

The next two students come forward, one from each side. The first takes the sheet of cardboard from the Prayer Space. The second replaces it with a bowl of rice and a pillow. They then move to stand together in the centre aisle holding the sheet of cardboard, ready to process out.

The next two students come forward, one from each side. The first takes the land mine warning sign from the Prayer Space. The second replaces it with a laminated picture of a butterfly. They then move to stand together in the centre aisle holding the land mine warning sign, ready to process out .

The next two students come forward, one from each side. The first takes the lock from the Prayer Space. The second replaces it with a pair of crutches or a wheel chair. They then move to stand together in the centre aisle holding the lock, ready to process out.

Once all the students are standing in the centre aisle the Presider continues. The students process out of the church as he prays..

Presider: God of all people fill our hearts with your Holy Spirit that we will act justly to rid our world of all that harms our brothers and sisters. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen

Presider and the Assembly remain standing until the procession is at the back of the Church.

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

The Preparation of the Gifts Please remain seated.


Place here the lyrics of the song for the presentation of the gifts.

Prayer over the Offerings Please stand

Presider: Pray, (brothers and sisters),that my sacrifice and yoursmay be acceptable to God,the almighty Father.

All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your handsfor the praise and glory of his name,for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Presider: Look O Lord, upon the face of your Christ,so that through him,from the rising of the sun to its setting,your name may be exalted among the nations,and in every place a single offeringmay be presented to you.Through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer for Children I

Presider: The Lord be with you.All: And with your spirit.Presider: Lift up your hearts.All: We lift them up to the Lord.Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All: It is right and just.Presider: God our Father,you have brought us here togetherso that we can give you thanks and praisefor all the wonderful things you have done.

We thank you for all that is beautiful in the world


and for the happiness you have given us.We praise you for daylight and for your word which lights up our minds.We praise you for the earth,and all the people who live on it,and for our life which comes from you.We know that you are good.You love us and do great things for us.

Father,you are always thinking about your people;you never forget us.You sent us your Son Jesus who gave his life for usand who came to save us.He cured sick people;He cared for those who were poorAnd wept for those who were sad.He forgave sinners and taught us to forgive each other.He loved everyone and showed us how to be kind.He took children in his arms and blessed them.

God our Father,all over the world your people praise you.So now we pray with the whole Church:with Francis our Pope and ________our Bishop.In heaven the blessed Virgin Mary,the apostles and all the saintsalways sing your praise.Now we join with them and with the angels to adore you as we sing/say:

All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord


Hosanna in the highest.

Presider: God our Father,You are most holyand we want to show you that we are grateful.We bring you bread and wineand ask you to send your Holy Spirit to make these giftsthe body and blood of Jesus your Son.Then we can offer to you what you have given for us.

On the night before he died,Jesus was having supper with his apostles.He took bread from the table.He gave you thanks and praise.Then he broke the bread, gave it to his friends and said:

TAKE THIS ALL OF YOU AND EAT IT:THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

When supper was ended,Jesus took the cup that was filled with wine.He thanked you, gave it to his friends and said:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM 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.THEN HE SAID TO THEM:DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

We do now what Jesus told us to do.We remember his death and his resurrection and we offer you, Father, the bread that gives us life,and the cup that saves us.


Jesus brings us to you;Welcome us as you welcome him.

Let us proclaim our faith:

Memorial Acclamation

Presider: Father,because you love us,you invite us to come to your table.Fill us with the joy of the Holy Spiritas we receive the body and blood of your Son.

Lord,you never forget any of your children.We ask you to take care of those we love,especially of N. and N.,and we pray for those who have died.

Remember everyone who is suffering from pain or sorrow.Remember Christians everywhereand all other people in the world.

We are filled with wonder and praise when we see what you do for us through Jesus your Son,and so we say:

Through him, with him,in him,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,all glory and honour is yours,almighty Father,for ever, and ever.


Great Amen

Communion Rite

Presider: At the Saviour’s commandand formed by divine teaching,we dare to say:

All: Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come, thy will be doneon 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 lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Presider: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil,graciously grant peace in our days,that, by the help of your mercy,we may be always free from sinand safe from all distress,as we await the blessed hopeand the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

The Presider joins his hands, and the people conclude the prayer, saying:

All: For the kingdom,the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Presider: Lord Jesus Christ,who said to your Apostles:Peace I leave you, my peace I give you,look not on our sins,


but on the faith of your Church,and graciously grant her peace and unityin accordance with your will.Who live and reign for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

The Presider extends and then joins his hands, and continues:

Presider: The peace of the Lord be with you always.All: And with your spirit.

Presider: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

The Assembly exchanges a sign of peace. The Presider then takes the host, breaks it over the paten, and places a small piece in the chalice, saying quietly:

Presider: May this mingling of the Body and Bloodof our Lord Jesus Christbring eternal life to us who receive it.

All sing: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,grant us peace.

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The Presider, with hands joined, continues inaudibly:

Presider: May the receiving of your Body and Blood,Lord Jesus Christ,not bring me to judgement and condemnation,but through your loving mercybe for me protection in mind and bodyand a healing remedy.

The Presider genuflects, takes the host and, holding it slightly raised above the paten or above the chalice, while facing the people, says aloud:


Presider: Behold the Lamb of God,behold him who takes away the sins of the world.Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

All: Lord, I am not worthythat you should enter under my roof,but only say the wordand my soul shall be healed.

Communion hymns sung as needed for the Communion Procession.

Place here the texts of communion songs.

After communion, a period of silence is observed.

Reflection

The following reflection hymn is accompanied by a movement.

WE ARE GOD’S HANDS We are God’s hands, we are God’s eyesWe are the love, the heart of ChristOh Spirit move, our hearts and mindsThat we may see, peace in our time.

May our hands reach out to thoseWho’ve come across our seas to find a homeMay we reach out across the seasTo touch the poor, be God’s mercy.

We are God’s hands, we are God’s eyesWe are the love, the heart of ChristOh Spirit move, our hearts and mindsThat we may see, peace in our time.

May we see with open eyesAnd comfort those with lonely livesLook all around and see the needWith eyes of hope, be God’s mercy.


We are God’s hands, we are God’s eyesWe are the love, the heart of ChristOh Spirit move, our hearts and mindsThat we may see, peace in our time.

May our hearts be the love of GodBring the love of Christ to one and allMay our love sow seeds of peaceAnd may our hearts, be God’s Mercy.

We are God’s hands, we are God’s eyesWe are the love, the heart of ChristOh Spirit move, our hearts and mindsThat we may see, peace in our time.© Andrew Chinn 2016. Butterfly Music. All rights reserved. Used with permission. LicenSing Online. Licence No. 624965

Prayer after Communion Please stand

Presider: Let us pray

Pause for silent prayer

May the Sacrament of your Son,which we have received, increase our strength, O Lord.From this mystery of unitymay we drink deeply of love’s power and everywhere promote your peace.Through Christ our Lord,

All: Amen.

THE CONCLUDING RITE


Greeting

Presider: The Lord be with you.All: And with your spirit.

Solemn Blessing

Presider: In Christ God has revealed his love and his truth.May he make you witnesses to the Gospel and to the divine love.

All: Amen.

Presider: The Lord Jesus promised to be with his Church until the end of the world.May he give power to your actions and your words.

All: Amen.

Presider: May the Spirit of the Lord be with you,so that you may go through the world to bring the Good News.

All: Amen.

Presider: May almighty God bless you,the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Dismissal

Presider: At the end of every Mass we are all commissioned to go out to the world to proclaim the good news of God’s love by our words and actions.

So each one of you hear me commission you:Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Recessional Hymn

The liturgical procession takes place as usual.

Place here the text of the recessional hymn.


Acknowledgement

Text Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Missal © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.Collect: Masses for Various Needs and occasions – for the Evangelisation of Peoples (Missal p. 1343) Tweaked.Prayer over the Offerings: Masses for Various Needs and occasions – for the Evangelisation of Peoples (Missal p. 1343) Tweaked.Prayer After Communion: Masses for Various Needs and occasions – for Reconciliation (Missal p. 1335) Tweaked.Gospel reading from The Dramatized Bible. Good News Bible New International Version copyright 1989 by Michael Perry. Used with permission. CAL Licence No. C3802.Gospel reading from The Dramatized Bible. Good News Bible New International Version copyright 1989 by Michael Perry. Used with permission. CAL Licence No. C3802.Blessing Prayer and Solemn Blessing from the English translation of the Book of Blessings © 1987, approved for use in Australia and New Zealand by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy. All rights reserved.


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