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6th sunday of easterProcessional Hymn
Crown Him with Many Crowns (Bridges)
- Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne, hark! How the heav'nly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who set us free, and hail him as your heav'nly king through all eternity.
- Crown him the Lord of life, who triumped o'er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save. His glories now we sing, who died and rose on high, who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.
- Crown him the Lord of love, behold his hands and side, rich wounds yet visible above, in beautify glorified. No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight, but downward bends his burning eye at mysteries so bright.
- Crown him the Lord of peace, whose pow'r a scepter sways from pole to pole, that wars may cease, absorbed by prayer and praise. His reign shall know no end, and round his pierced feet fair flow'rs of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet.
- Crown him the Lord of years, the master of all time, creator of the rolling spheres, and risen Lord sublime. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For you have died for me; your praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity.
Introductory Rite
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Penitential Act
Priest/Deacon: You were sent to heal the contrite of heart. Lord have mercy.
People: Lord have mercy.
Priest/Deacon: You were sent to call sinners. Christ have mercy.
People: Christ have mercy.
Priest/Deacon: You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us: Lord have mercy.
People: Lord have mercy.
Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
People: Amen.
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People: I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (strike chest 3x) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Gloria
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, on earth peace to people of good will.
First Reading [Acts 15:1-2, 22-29]
Some who had come down from Judea were instructing the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved.” Because there arose no little dissension and debate by Paul and Barnabas with them, it was decided that Paul, Barnabas, and some of the others should go up to Jerusalem to the apostles and elders about this question.
The apostles and elders, in agreement with the whole church, decided to choose representatives and to send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. The ones chosen were Judas, who was called Barsabbas, and Silas, leaders among the brothers. This is the letter delivered by them:
“The apostles and the elders, your brothers, to the brothers in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia of Gentile origin: greetings. Since we have heard that some of our number who went out without any mandate from us have upset you with their teachings and disturbed your peace of mind, we have with one accord decided to choose representatives and to send them to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, who have dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. So we are sending Judas and Silas who will also convey this same message by word of mouth: ‘It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us not to place on you any burden beyond these necessities, namely, to abstain from meat sacrificed to idols, from blood, from meats of strangled animals, and from unlawful marriage. If you keep free of these, you will be doing what is right. Farewell.’”
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm [Ps 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13]
O God, Let All the Nations (Timothy Smith)
Refrain: O God, let all the nations praise your name, let all the nations praise your name.
- Favor and bless us, O Lord. Let your face shine on us, revealing your way to all people, salvation the world over.
- And the world will shout for joy, for you rule the planet with justice. In fairness you govern the nations and guide the people of earth.
- Let the nations sing your praise, ev'ry nation on earth. O God, continue your blessing may the whole world worship your name.
Second Reading [Rev 21:10-14, 22-23]
The angel took me in spirit to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. It gleamed with the splendor of God. Its radiance was like that of a precious stone, like jasper, clear as crystal. It had a massive, high wall, with twelve gates where twelve angels were stationed and on which names were inscribed, the names of the twelve tribes of the Israelites. There were three gates facing east, three north, three south, and three west. The wall of the city had twelve courses of stones as its foundation, on which were inscribed the twelve names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
I saw no temple in the city for its temple is the Lord God almighty and the Lamb. The city had no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gave it light, and its lamp was the Lamb.
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading [Jn 14:23-29]
A reading from the Gospel according to John. +Glory to you, O Lord.
Jesus said to his disciples: “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. Whoever does not love me does not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but that of the Father who sent me.
“I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. You heard me tell you, ‘I am going away and I will come back to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I. And now I have told you this before it happens, so that when it happens you may believe.”
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ.
Homily
Prayers of the Faithful
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Offertory Hymn
Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God (Getty, Townend)
- Holy Spirit, living Breath of God, breathe new life into my willing soul; bring the presence of the risen Lord, to renew my heart and make me whole. Cause Your Word to come alive in me; give me faith for what i cannot see. Give me passion for Your purity; Holy Spirirt breathe new life in me.
- Holy Spirit come abide within; may Your joy be seen in all I do. Love enough to cover every sin in each thought and deed and attitude. Kindness to the greatest and the least; Gentleness that sows the path of peace. Turn my strivings into woks of grace; Breath of God, show Christ in all I do.
- Holy Spirit, from creation's birth, giving life to all that God has made. Show your power once again on Earth, cause Your church to hunger for Your ways. Let the fragrance of our prayers arise; lead us on the road of sacrifice, that in unity the face of Christ will be clear for all the world to see.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
Priest: (Prayer over the offerings)
People: Amen
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right and just.
Priest: ...as with one voice, we acclaim:
People (sung): 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.
Priest: The mystery of faith.
People (sung): We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again, until you come again.
Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.
People (sung): Amen.
Priest: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:
People: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom 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 lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Priest: 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 sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
People: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.
+Sign of peace+
People (sung):
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.
Priest: 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.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
Communion Hymn 1
I Will Be With You (Moore)
Refrain: "I will be with you!" That is my promise. "I will be with you for evermore." Trust in my love. Bring me all your cares, for I will be with you for evermore.
- You are my people, and I am your God. I made you a promise, to be with you always, because I really love you. I really love you, and I will be with you for evermore.
- You have received me, now go and spread my word. You are within me and I am in you, because I really love you. I really love you, and I will be with you for evermore.
Communion Hymn 2
Come to the Lord (Angrisano)
Refrain: Come to the Lord; come to the table of lasting life. Bring your burdens; there's no price, just come to the Lord.
- Do not let your heart be troubled. Children, do not fear. Though you suffer as I suffered, I am always near.
- I will never leave you orphans; you are not alone. I have made your place in heaven, in my father's home.
- Eat this bread and never hunger; I will give you life. Drink the cup I place before you you will never die.
Concluding Rites
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Priest or Deacon: Go forth, the Mass is ended.
People: Thanks be to God.
Recessional Hymn
I Know That My Redeemer Lives! (Medley)
- I know that my Redeemer lives! What joy this blest assurance gives! He lives, he lives who once was dead; He lives, my everlasting Head.
- He lives to bless me with his love; he lives to plead for me above; he lives my hungry soul to feed; he lives to help in time of need.
- He lives and grants me daily breath; he lives, and I shall conquer death. He lives my mansion to prepare; he lives to bring me safely there.
- He lives, all glory to his name; he lives, my Savior, still the same; what joy this blest assurance gives: I know that my Redeemer lives!
Lyrics printed with permission. One License: A-716221