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The veneration of the relics of saints reminds us that the Church is a communion of The procession enters the church to the ‘Fanfare for the Common Man’
saints, and that the saints in glory intercede for us in the presence of God. Depositing
Entrance Hymn
relics in our alters is a sign of that communion, which is most perfectly manifested
All People that on earth do dwell
when the sacrifice of the Mass is offered.
All people that on earth do dwell,
sing to the Lord with cheerful voice.
The relics deposited in the altar at this Mass are those of : him serve with fear, his praise forth tell;
come ye before him and rejoice.
Saint Urban, Pope & Martyr, Saint Florentius, Bishop, The Lord, ye know, is God indeed;
without our aid he did us make;
we are his folk, he doth us feed,
Saint Felicis, and Saint Fidelis Martyrs of Rome
and for His sheep He doth us take.
Please join in singing the acclamation I, the Lord of snow and rain,
Celtic Alleluia I have borne my people's pain.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! I have wept for love of them.
You are Peter and on this rock I will build my Church. They turn away.
And the gates of the underworld can never hold out against it. I will break their hearts of stone,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them.
Gospel Whom shall I send?
Deacon:Let us kneel. PLEASE KNEEL All: Our Father, who art in heaven,
The cantor will intone the litany. Please join in singing the responses marked in italics: Hallowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come,
Lord ,have mercy Lord, have mercy Thy will be done
Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy On earth as it is in heaven.
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses,
Holy Mary, Mother of God pray for us
As we forgive those who trespass against us;
Saint Michael pray for us
And lead us not into temptation,
Holy Angels of God pray for us
But deliver us from evil.
Saint John the Baptist pray for us
Saint Joseph pray for us Archbishop: Deliver us, Lord we pray, from every evil,
Saint Peter and Saint Paul pray for us graciously grant peace in our days,
Saint Andrew pray for us that, by the help of your mercy,
Saint John pray for us we may be always free from sin
Saint Mary Magdalene pray for us and safe from all distress,
Saint Stephen pray for us as we await the blessed hope
Saint Ignatius of Antioch pray for us and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Saint Lawrence pray for us
Saint Thomas of Canterbury pray for us All: For the kingdom,
Saint John Fisher and Saint Thomas More pray for us the power and the glory are yours
Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity pray for us now and for ever.
Saint Agnes pray for us
Saint Gregory pray for us Archbishop: Lord, Jesus Christ,
Saint Augustine pray for us who said to your Apostles:
Saint Athanasius pray for us peace I leave you, my peace I give you,
Saint Basil pray for us look not on our sins,
Saint Florentius and Saint Urban pray for us but on the faith of your Church,
Saint Martin pray for us and graciously grant her peace and unity
Saint Augustine of Canterbury pray for us in accordance with your will.
Saint Benedict pray for us Who live and reign for ever and ever.
Saint Francis and Saint Dominic pray for us
Saint Francis Xavier pray for us All: Amen.
Saint Francis de Sales pray for us
Saint John Vianney pray for us Archbishop: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
Saint Catherine pray for us All: And with your spirit.
Saint Teresa pray for us
All holy men and women pray for us Deacon: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.
Canon Collins: May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation, Lord, be merciful Lord, save your people
we pray, O Lord, From all evil Lord, save your people
advance the peace and salvation of all the world. From every sin Lord, save your people
Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity From everlasting death Lord, save your people
your pilgrim Church on earth, By your coming as man Lord, save your people
with your servant Francis our Pope and Peter our Bishop, By your death and rising to new life Lord, save your people
the Order of Bishops, all the clergy, By your gift of the Holy Spirit lord, save your people
and the entire people you have gained for your own.
Listen graciously to the prayers of this family, Be merciful to us sinners Lord, hear our prayer
whom you have summoned before you: Guide and protect your holy Church Lord, hear our prayer
in your compassion, O merciful Father, Keep the pope and all the clergy in faithful service
gather to yourself all your children to your Church Lord, hear our prayer
scattered throughout the world. Bring all peoples together in trust and peace Lord, hear our prayer
Strengthen us in your service Lord, hear our prayer
Make this church holy and consecrate it
Fr Liam: To our departed brothers and sisters to your worship Lord, hear our prayer
and to all who were pleasing to you Jesus, Son of the living God Lord, hear our prayer
at their passing from this life,
give kind admittance to your kingdom. Christ, hear us Christ, hear us
There we hope to enjoy for ever the fullness of your glory Lord Jesus, hear our prayer Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.
through Christ our Lord,
through whom you bestow on the world all that is good.
The Archbishop alone then stands and says the following prayer:
All Through him, and with him and in him, Archbishop: Lord, may the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of all the
Concelebrants: O God, almighty Father, saints make our prayers acceptable to you.
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, May this building, which we dedicate to St Michael be a
all glory and honour is yours, house of salvation and grace where Christians gathered
for ever and ever. in fellowship may worship you in spirit and truth and
grow together in love.
Please join in singing the Great Amen: Grant this through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen, amen, amen. All: Amen.
Amen, amen, amen.
Deacon: Let us stand. PLEASE STAND
The deacon brings the relics to the Archbishop, who places them in the altar.
Prayer of Dedication Archbishop: The mystery of faith:
Archbishop: Father in heaven, source of holiness and true purpose,
it is right that we praise and glorify your name. Please join in singing the Memorial Acclamation:
For today we come before you,
to dedicate to your lasting service All: O, come let us adore Him ,
this house of prayer, this temple of worship, O, come let us adore Him,
this home in which we are nourished by your word O, come let us adore Him ,
and your sacraments. Christ the Lord
Here is reflected the mystery of the Church.
The Church is fruitful, made holy by the blood of Christ: All Therefore, O Lord, as we celebrate the memorial
a bride made radiant with his glory, Concelebrants: of the saving Passion of your Son,
a virgin splendid in the wholeness of her faith, his wondrous Resurrection
a mother blessed through the power of the Spirit. and Ascension into heaven,
and as we look forward to his second coming,
The Church is holy, your chosen vineyard: we offer you in thanksgiving
Its branches envelop the world, this holy and living sacrifice.
Its tendrils, carried on the tree of the cross, Look, we pray, upon the oblation of your Church
reach up to the kingdom of heaven. and, recognizing the sacrificial Victim by whose death
you willed to reconcile us to yourself,
The Church is favoured, the dwelling place of God on earth: grant that we, who are nourished
a temple built of living stones, founded on the apostles by the Body and Blood of your Son
with Jesus Christ its corner stone. and filled with his Holy Spirit,
may become one body, one spirit in Christ.
The Church is exalted, a city set on a mountain:
a beacon to the whole world,
bright with the glory of the Lamb, Mgr. Dickens May he make of us
and echoing the prayer of her saints. an eternal offering to you,
so that we may obtain an inheritance with your elect,
Lord, send your Spirit from heaven
especially with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
to make this church an ever-holy place,
St Joseph her spouse,
and this altar a ready table for the sacrifice of Christ.
with your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs
Here may your children, gathered around your altar with Saint Michael and with all the Saints,
celebrate the memorial of the Pascal Lamb, on whose constant intercession in your presence
and be fed at the table of Christ’s word and Christ’s body. we rely for unfailing help.
For on the night he was betrayed Incensation of the Altar and the Church
he himself took bread,
and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, PLEASE STAND
broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying: A brazier is placed on the Altar. The Archbishop puts incense into the brazier
saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, Archbishop: Lord,
FOR THIS IS MY BODY, may our prayer ascend as incense in your sight.
WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU. as this building is filled with fragrance
so may your Church fill the world
In a similar way, when supper was ended, with the fragrance of Christ.
he took the chalice,
and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, The Archbishop then incenses the altar, and the deacon walks through the
and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying: Church incensing the clergy, the people and the walls.
Lighting of the Altar and the Church
TAKE THiS, ALL OF YOU AND DRINK OF IT, PLEASE SIT
FOR THIS IS THE CHALLICE OF MY BLOOD, When the altar has been prepared for the celebration of Mass,
THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, the Archbishop gives a lighted candle to the deacon saying:
WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY
FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. Archbishop: Light of Christ, shine forth in the Church
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME. and bring all nations to the fullness of truth.
The Deacon then lights the altar candles, after which all the candles in the
church are lit.
Liturgy of the Eucharist The Eucharist Prayer
Preparation of the Gifts
While the gifts are being brought to the altar please join in singing Archbishop: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
My God loves me.
His love will never end. Archbishop: Lift up your hearts.
He rests within my heart All: We lift them up to the Lord.
for my God loves me.
Archbishop: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
His gentle hand All: It is right and just.
he stretches over me.
Though storm-clouds threaten the day Archbishop: It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,
he will set me free. always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
He comes to me through Christ our Lord.
in sharing bread and wine. For in this visible house that you have let us build
He brings me life that will reach and where you never cease to show favour
past the end of time. to the family on pilgrimage to you in this place,
My God loves me, you wonderfully manifest and accomplish
his faithful love endures. the mystery of your communion with us.
And I will live like a child Here you build up for yourself the temple that we are
held in love secure. and cause your Church, to spread throughout the world,
to grow ever more and more as the Lord’s own Body,
The joys of love till she reaches her fullness in the vision of peace,
as offerings now we bring. the heavenly city of Jerusalem.
The pains of love will be lost
in the praise we sing. Sandra Joan Billington And so, with the countless ranks of the blessed,
in the temple of your glory we praise you
PLEASE STAND we bless you and proclaim your greatness, as we acclaim:
Archbishop: Pray brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be
acceptable to God, the almighty Father. Please join in singing
All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the All: Holy, Holy, Holy , Holy
praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good Lord of Hosts, You fill with glory
of all his holy Church. All the earth and all the heavens
Archbishop: Lord, Sing hosanna, sing hosanna.
Accept the gifts of a rejoicing Church.
May your people, Blest and holy, blest and holy
who are gathered here in this sacred place, he who comes in the Lord’s name.
arrive at eternal salvation In the highest sing hosanna
through the mysteries in which they share. in the highest sing hosanna.
Grant this through Christ our Lord
All: Amen. American Eucharist