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16th SUNDAY 2013Year of Luke

INTROIT O the love of my God is the essence

of all that I love here on earthall the beauty I see he has given to me

and his giving is gentle as silence.

Every day, every hour, every momenthas been blessed by the strength of his love

at the turn of each tide he is there at my sideand his touch is as gentle as silence.

Penitential Rite

Kyrie Eleison (x3)Christe Eleison (x3)Kyrie Eleison (x3)

Greek: Lord / Christ / Lord have mercy

THE WORD

this year is based on the Gospel of LUKE . The first reading (from the Old Testament) is

linked to the Gospel passage.The second reading (from St Paul) is continuous but not

connected to the other readings.

FIRST READING GENESIS 18. 1 - 10

Sarah listens to an angel of the Lord

Psalm 115 Response:

I will walk in the presence of God

EPISTLE

COLOSSIANS 1. 24 - 29

Paul completes in himself the sufferings of

Christ

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia (Plainchant)

GOSPEL

LUKE 10. 38 - 42

Martha and Mary

APOSTLES’ CREED

• I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth• and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord• who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,• suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.• He descended into hell;• on the third day he rose again from the dead.• He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty.• From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.• I believe in the Holy Spirit,• the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, • the forgiveness of sins,• the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFULIn response to the Gospel, anyone may try and say a prayer,

ending:

Lord in your mercy…..

Missal suggests 4 intentions

That our church might…..That our society might…..That our parish might…..

At this special time we might..

PLEASE NOTE: these prayers are for us here.

Those who are absent (the poor, refugees, sick, dead etc) should be remembered at the

“memento” during the Eucharistic prayer

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFULIn response to the Gospel, anyone may try and say a prayer,

ending:

Lord in your mercy…..

Missal suggests 4 intentions

That our church might…..That our society might…..That our parish might…..

At this special time we might..

PLEASE NOTE: these prayers are for us here.

Those who are absent (the poor, refugees, sick, dead etc) should be remembered at the

“memento” during the Eucharistic prayer

The plate is not passed here unless for a previously intimated good cause.

If you wish to support St Simon’s you must do this through your bank or

the envelope system. Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’

donations.

SUNDAY MASS 10 & 6pm in English6 Vigil & 12 noon in PolishDAILY 12 30 except Sat.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sat 12

The Lord be with youAnd with your spiritLift up your heartsWe lift them up to the LordLet us give thanks to the Lord our GodIt is right and just

PREFACE to the Eucharistic Prayer…..

SANCTUS

Holy holy holy, Lord God of hostsHeaven and earth are full of your glory

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION

When we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim your death Lord Jesus, until you come again,

until you come again.

GREAT AMEN

THE LORD’S PRAYER

If English is not your first language you are encouraged to say this

prayer in the language in which you first learned it

The peace of the Lord be with youAnd with your spirit

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have

mercy on us (x2)Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, grant

us peace

Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb

Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof. But only say the word and my soul shall be healed

COMMUNION PROCESSION

Be still and know that I am God (x3)

I am the Lord that healeth thee (x3)

In thee O Lord I put my trust (x3)

Vermeer: Martha and MaryVermeer: Martha and Mary

POSTCOMMUNIONChrist be near at either hand, Christ behind before me stand.Christ with me where e’r I go,

Christ around above below.

Christ be in my heart and mind, Christ within my Soul enshrined.Christ control my wayward heart,

Christ abide and ne’er depart

Christ my life and only wayChrist my lantern night and dayChrist be my unchanging friend

my guide and shepherd to the end

PAULINE BOOKSHOP Storytelling Weds 2 pmYOUTH SERVICE Rio 2013 Thu–Sun 25-28 July

Stirling UniversityST BRIDE’S EPISCOPAL 1865 organ recital 11th and 18th JulyLAST SUNDAY’S unofficial collection for the

Apostleship of the Sea raised £500 which will be much appreciated.

KEYNOTES Summer edition has been posted

Church open daily 8 am – 6 pm

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