Celebrations of

the Word &

Communion
 Introductory Rites
Opening Song
All stand.

Greeting
All remain standing as the leader says:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. R⁄ Amen.

A) The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy
Spirit be with you all. R⁄ And also with you.

B) The grace of God, so rich in mercy and boundless in compassion, be with you all.
R⁄ And also with you.

Penitential Rite
A) Gathered together in Christ, let us ask for forgiveness with confidence,
for God is full of gentleness and compassion.
A pause for silent reflection follows.
R⁄ I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have
sinned through my own fault in my thoughts and in my words, in what I
have done, and in what I have failed to do; and 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.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting
life. R⁄ Amen.

B) Rich in mercy is our Saviour and great in kindness. Praise the Lord Jesus
Christ.
Lord have mercy. R⁄ Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy. R⁄ Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy. R⁄ Lord have mercy.

Gloria
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
A) Almighty God, fix our hearts on what is right and true, that we may please you
always by observing your will in both word and deed.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. R⁄ Amen.

B) O God, creator and ruler of all that is, look kindly upon the prayers of your
servants: grant that we may serve you with undivided hearts and so experience
the power of your mercy.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. R⁄ Amen.

Liturgy of the Word

Reading After each reading the reader says The Word of the Lord. R/ Thanks Be to God
Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel Acclamation All standing the Deacon reading the Gospel, first saying
Gospel The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to…..
R/Glory to you, Lord
After the Gospel the reader says The Gospel of the Lord
R/ Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
Reflection
Silence
Profession of Faith
General Intercessions
Let us pray for the needs of the Church and the world.
The intentions are announced by a reader. The final petition is followed by a
time of silent prayer.
Merciful God, hear the prayers of your people, spoken and unspoken. Give us what
we need to follow faithfully the call of the Gospel. We make this prayer
through Jesus Christ our Lord. R⁄ Amen.
Sign of Peace
Proclamation of Praise
 Liturgy of Communion
Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament
The Lord’s Prayer
Taught by our Saviour’s command, and formed by the word of God, we dare to say:
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.
The leader continues:
Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep
us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hopefor
the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
R⁄ For the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever
Sign of Peace
As children of the God of peace, let us offer one another a sign of reconciliation and
peace.
Communion
A Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. Blessed are those
called to the banquet of the Lamb.
B God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people: draw near to receive them with praise and
thanksgiving.
R⁄ Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.
Silence
Song of Thanksgiving
All stand.
A Benedictus
With people everywhere let us bless the God of Israel.
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel…
B Magnificat
Let us glorify the Lord whose mercy is from age to age.
My soul glorifies the Lord…
C Gloria
With all the voices of heaven, let us sing praise and honour and glory to God.
Glory to God in the highest…
 Concluding Rite
Concluding Prayer
A) God of mercy, pour forth upon us your spirit of love, that we who have been
nourished by the one bread from heaven may be one in mind and heart. Grant
this in the name of Jesus, the Lord.
R⁄ Amen.

B) Complete within us, Lord, the healing work of your mercy, and by your grace
transform and strengthen us, that we may please you in all that we do. We ask
this through Jesus Christ our Lord.
R⁄ Amen.

Announcements
Blessing
May almighty God bless us, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
R⁄ Amen.

Dismissal
A) Let us go in the peace of Christ.
B) Let us go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
R⁄ Thanks be to God.