THE ORDER OF MASS 

Gathering Rite 

+ In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen The Lord be with you

 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. The Grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. The Lord of Glory be with you. The grace and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. May the light and peace of Jesus Christ our Lord be with you Grace, Mercy and Peace from God our Father, his Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit be with you all.

  The Priest says the entrance antiphon and introduces the mass.

Introduction to Confession General 

My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate these sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins. As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ's love, let us acknowledge our failures and ask the Lord for pardon and strength. Coming together as God's family, with confidence let us ask the Father's forgiveness, for he is full of gentleness and compassion. Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, firmly resolved to keep God's commandments and to live in love and peace with all people.

 Saints 

We run the race set before us, surrounded by a great crowd of witnesses. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and sin, bringing them to Jesus in penitence and faith.

 Advent 

When the Lord comes,he will bring to light things now hidden in darkness,and will disclose the purposes of the heart.In that light, we confess our sins.

 Christmas 

The angel said, you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins. Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. We confess our sins in penitence and faith.

 Epiphany 

The grace of God has dawned upon the worldwith healing for all. Though we have grieved him, yet he will heal us if we confess our sins in penitence and faith.

 Lent 

The sacrifice of God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart he will not despise. Our sin is always before us: we acknowledge our transgressions in penitence and faith. Christ himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds we are healed. Let us confess our sins.

 Cross 

God shows his love for us in this: while we were still sinners Christ died for us. Sure of reconciliation through the death of his Son, we confess our sins to God.

 Ascension 

Jesus is our high priest, tempted like us, yet without sin. He lives for ever in heaven to intercede for us. Through him we approach the throne of grace with confidence, and confess our sins.

 Healing 

The grace of God has dawned upon the world with healing for all. Let us come to him, in sorrow for our sins, seeking healing and salvation.

 Family 

Jesus said, before you offer your gift, go and be reconciled. As brothers and sisters in God's family, we come together to ask our Father for forgiveness.

Confessions Lent, Advent

God of mercy, we acknowledge that we are all sinners. We turn from the wrong that we have thought and said and done, and are mindful of all that we have failed to do. For the sake of Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us for all that is past, and help us to live each day in the light of Christ our Lord. Amen

 Christmas Easter, Reconciliation 

Father,we have sinned against heaven and against you.We are not worthy to be called your children.We turn to you again.Have mercy on us,bring us back to yourselfas those who once were deadbut now have life through Christ our Lord. Amen

 Ordinary Time 

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,we have sinned against you,through our own fault,in thought, and word, and deed,and in what we have left undone.We are heartily sorry, and repent of all our sins.For your Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake,forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may serve you in newness of lifeto the glory of your name. Amen. 

Confession 

I confess to Almighty Godand to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinnedthrough my own fault (all strike their breast)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.

 Lord have Mercy Kyrie Eleison

Christ have Mercy Christe EleisonLord have Mercy Kyrie Eleison

Absolution 

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent,

have mercy upon you, + pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 or  May Almighty God have mercy upon us,forgive us our sins,and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Penitential Kyries 

You were sent to heal the contrite:Lord, have mercy:Lord, have mercy. You came to call sinners.Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. You plead for us at the right hand of the Father.Lord, have mercy.Lord have mercy.

  

Lord Jesus, you came to gather the nations into the peace of God's Kingdom:Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. You come in word and sacrament to strengthen us in holiness:Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. You will come in glory with salvation for your people:Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

  May Almighty God have mercy upon us,forgive us our sins,and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.   

Lord Jesus, you are mighty God and prince of peace.Lord have mercy.Lord, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you are Son of God and Son of Mary.Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you are Word made flesh and splendour of the

Father. Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.   

Lord Jesus, you came to reconcile us to one another and to the Father: Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you heal the wounds of sin and division.Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you intercede for us with your Father.Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

  May Almighty God have mercy upon us,forgive us our sins,and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.    

You raise the dead to life in the Spirit.Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy. You bring pardon and peace to the sinner.Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. You bring light to those in darknessLord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.     Lord Jesus, you raise us to new life:Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you forgive us our sins:Christ, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you feed us with your body and blood.Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

  

 

May Almighty God have mercy upon us,forgive us our sins,and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

  

Penitential Kyries for Lent 

By water and the Holy Spirit, you give us a new birth in your image: Lord have mercyLord have mercy. You send your Spirit to create a new heart within us: Christ have mercyChrist have mercy. You call us to your supper to partake of your body and blood: Lord have mercyLord have mercy.  You command us to forgive each other before we come to your altar: Lord have mercy.Lord have mercy. You asked your Father to forgive sinners as you hung upon the cross: Christ have mercyChrist have mercy. You have entrusted your Church with the ministry of reconciliation: Lord have mercy.Lord have mercy.

    

May Almighty God have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. May God the Father who sent his Son into the world to save sinners bring you his pardon and peace. Amen.  

The Kyries 

Lord have Mercy Kyrie Eleison Christ have Mercy Christe EleisonLord have Mercy Kyrie Eleison

Gloria (Sundays And Major Feasts) 

Glory to God in the highest,and peace to his people on earth.Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the father.Lord God, Lamb of God,you take away the sin of the world:have mercy on us:you are seated at the right hand of the Father:receive our prayer.For you alone are the Holy one,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High,Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

        Creed (Sundays and Solemnities) Inclusive 

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God,begotten not made, of one Being with the Father;through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven,  was incarnate from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit,the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son,who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets. 

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the world to come. Amen

Creed (Sundays and Solemnities) Traditional

 We believe in one God,the Father, the almighty,maker of heaven and earth,and of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father,God from God, Light from Light,true God from True God, begotten, not made,of one Being with the Father.Through him all things were made.For us men and for our salvationhe came down from heaven;by the power of the Holy Spirithe became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.for our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in gloryto judge the living and the dead,and his kingdom will have no end.We believe in the Holy Spirit,the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son.With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Brothers and sisters, I ask you to profess our common faith in Jesus Christ.  

Do you believe and trust in God the Father,source of all being and life,the one for whom we exist?I believe and trust in him. Do you believe and trust in God the Son,who took our human nature,died for us and rose again?I believe and trust in him. 

Do you believe and trust in God the Holy Spirit,who gives life to the people of Godand makes Christ known in the world?I believe and trust in him. This is the faith of the Church.This is our faith.We believe and trust in one God,Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

  

Introductions to the prayers 

Let us pray for the Church of God in Christ Jesus, and for allpeople according to their needs. Let us pray for the Church and for the world, and let us thank God for his goodness As we celebrate the Holy Eucharist to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for all his mercies, let us pray for his Church in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs. Father, we are your children, your Spirit lives in us and we are in your Spirit: hear us, for it is your Spirit who speaks through us as we pray. My brothers and sisters, God our Father wants all mankind to be saved and calls us to the knowledge of the truth. Let us pray to him with all our hearts. In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ Jesus let us pray to God our heavenly Father. Let us come before the Lord with our prayers and praises asking him to look with mercy upon all our requests. When two or three are gathered in my name, there I shall be. Let us therefore bring our prayers to the Father. Trusting in God's love and mercy, let us turn to him in prayer and bring him our needs and intercessions. We have a great high priest who lives to intercede for us. Let us in union with him, pray to the Father.Let us bring our prayers before the throne of Grace in humility and love.  My brothers and sisters, God our Father wants all mankind to be saved and calls us to the knowledge of the truth, let us pray to him with all our hearts. My brothers and sisters, through this common prayer,let us pray to our Fathernot only for ourselves and our own needs,but for each other and all whom we know. 

Dear friends, we are gathered to celebrate the mystery of our salvation in Jesus Christ. Let us ask God our Father to open for all the world this fountain of life and blessing. Gathered together in Christ as brothers and sisters, let us call to mind God's many blessings and ask him to hear the prayers which he himself inspires.

 Advent 

My brothers and sisters,as we prepare for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ,let us earnestly ask his mercy.

 Christmas

My brothers and sistersthe kindness and love of God has appeared among us.Let us offer our prayers to God,not trusting in our own good deeds,but in his love for us all.

 

Conclusion to the prayers 

God of love, our refuge and our strength, hear the prayers of your Church, and grant us today what we ask of you in faith. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Father, we come before you with faith and love to praise your goodness and to acknowledge our need. We ask you to hear the prayers we make in the name of Jesus the Lord. Lord God,Mary gave birth to your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,ion purity and love.may she bring our prayers before you,for we make them in the name of Jesus the Lord. Father, you know the many different needsyour people have in this life.Hear us and answer the prayers of all who believe in you.We ask this through Christ our Lord. Father, may your people turn again to youand serve you with all their hearts.With confidence we have asked your help:may we now know your mercy and love in our lives.We ask this through Christ our Lord. Father, have mercy on your Church in its need, hear the prayers we offer you with all our hearts, and never abandon the people who share your life. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

 Prayer One 

Father, we pray for your holy Catholic Church,

watch over it Lord and guide it:grant it peace and unity throughout the world.we pray for Pope Francis, Bartholomew the Ecumenical Patriarch, for Justin and John our Archbishops,and for Robert, <Bishop of Plymouth> & Nicholas our Bishops and all who hold and teach the faith which comes to us from the Apostles.Lord in your mercy… Father, look upon the nations of the world.Direct the hearts and minds of those who rule and governso that men and women everywhere may experience thepeace and justice of the Kingdom.Father may there be an end to war and strife.Lord in your mercy… Father, pour your grace upon all your people. Remember all of us gathered here before you.Lord in your mercy… Father, we pray for the health and happiness of those who are dear to us, naming before you those who are suffering in mind, body or Spirit…Lord in your mercy… Remember, Lord, those who have died and have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, especially those for whom we now pray…and those whose year’s minds we commemorate… May these and all who sleep in Christ, find in your presence, light, happiness and peace. We ask the prayers of all the Apostles, Martyrs and Saints. In union with the whole Church, we honour Mary the ever Virgin Mother of Jesus Christ our Lord and God as we say, Hail Mary… In a moment of silence let us bring our own prayers before the throne of grace…

   Prayer Two

 Father, we pray for Pope Francis, Bartholomew the Ecumenical Patriarch, for Justin and John our Archbishops,and for Robert, <Bishop of Plymouth> & Nicholas and all the Bishops, clergy and people of your Church. May we grow in the unity which your Son willed for his Church. Lord hear us… Father we pray for the needs of the world, for an end to war and famine, for those places suffering unrest and strife at this time. Father grant to them your blessing of peace. Lord hear us… Father we pray for the needs of this our community and parish whom you have called together before you. May you bind us together with your love. Lord hear us..... Father we pray for all those who are in need at this time, and who have asked us for our prayers, for…

May these and all who suffer know the joy of your presence with them. Lord hear us… Father we pray for those who have died, for those we have known and loved whom we see no longer. For…and for…whose years mind falls at this time.Rest eternal grant unto them O Lord…May they rest in peace… Father, we join our prayers with those of all the saints who rejoice in your nearer presence and ask the prayers of Mary, Queen of Heaven as we say, Hail Mary...... Heavenly Father, in a moment of silence we hold before you our own prayers and praises.

  Prayer Three 

Heavenly Father, we bring before you your Church on earth and those who guide it. We pray that you will bless all who minister in word or sacrament, that there may be a rich harvest for your kingdom. Lord in your mercy… Heavenly Father, look upon the needs of the world, troubled by war, injustice, oppression and famine. Relieve those who suffer and are poor, and bring all your people to live in peace and harmony, Lord in your mercy… Heavenly Father, you have called us together as a pilgrim people. Look upon us on our journey of faith and grant us strength to serve you on the way you have set before us. Lord in your mercy… Heavenly Father, you are with those who suffer in all their needs, hear us as we pray especially for those who have asked our prayers…May they and all who suffer be comforted by your healing touch. Lord in your mercy… Heavenly Father, for you faithful people life is not ended but changed, hear our prayer for those who have inspired and guided us, who now walk with you in light refreshment and peace…and for…whose year’s mind is remembered at this time. For these and all the departed we pray, rest eternal grant to them O Lord… May they rest in peace… Heavenly Father, you chose the Virgin Mary to be the Mother of your Son, look with favour on her prayers as we join our voices with hers as we say, Hail Mary… Heavenly Father, we bring our own needs to you in a moment of silence.

  Prayer Four 

We pray for the Church throughout the world and especially for this Diocese and for Robert, <Bishop of Plymouth> and Nicholas our Bishops. Father, give power to your Church to proclaim the gospel of Christ; and grant that we and all Christian people may be united in truth, live together in love, and reveal your glory in the world. Lord hear us… We pray for the world (especially for.....); give to all a reverence for the earth as your creation, that they might rightly use its resources in the service of all people and to your honour and glory. Lord hear us… 

We pray for all nations and especially for this country; bless Elizabeth our Queen; give wisdom to all in authority; direct this and every nation in the way of justice and peace; so that we may honour one another and seek the common good. Lord hear us… We pray for our families and friends and all others with special claims upon us. Give grace to all whose lives are linked closely to our own, that we may serve Christ in them and love one another as he. loves us. Lord hear us… We pray for all who are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity, (especially…); to all who suffer give courage, healing and a steadfast trust in your love. Lord hear us… We pray for all those who have died and have gone to their rest, Father grant that they might live with you in light, refreshment and peace. Lord hear us… We join our prayers with all the saints, especially with those of Mary as we say, Hail Mary… We keep silence for just a moment and bring to the father our own prayers.

Theme of Prayers The Church Robert, <Bishop of Plymouth> & Nicholas – Bishops of this diocese Justin Welby – Archbishop of CanterburyJohn Sentamu – Archbishop of YorkFrancis – Bishop of Rome (Pope)Bartholomew – Ecumenical Patriarch (Orthodox)

…and the leaders of the Reformed Churches The World Our Community The SickThose known to usThose listed on the weekly sheetThose whose cries are heard by God alone Those who have departed in Faith Rest eternal, grant unto them O LordAnd let light perpetual shine upon them May they rest in peaceAnd rise in glory We unite our prayers with the angels and the saints, the prophets and the patriarchs as we join our prayers with those of our blessed lady as we say ‘Hail Mary…’  in a moment of silence…  

 Peace 

We are the body of Christ,by the one Spiritwe were baptized into one bodyLet us then pursue all that makes for peaceand builds up the common life. Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles:I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever. Amen. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you are called to peace.

 Saints

We are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, though Christ our Lord who came and preached peace to those who were far off and those who were near. The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace.If we live in the Spirit, let us walk in the Spirit.

 Easter

The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples and said, Peace be with you! Then were they glad when they saw the Lord. The Peace of the Lord be always with you And also with youLet us offer each other the sign of peace.

Christ came and proclaimed the Gospel, peace to those who are far off and peace to those who are near. Now in union with Christ Jesusyou who were once far off have been brought near through the shedding of Christ's blood; for he is our peace.

Peace to you from God our heavenly Father,Peace from his Son Jesus Christ who is our peace. Peace from the Holy Spirit the life giver.  Jesus says: Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives give I unto you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.  Being justified by faith, we have peace with God though our Lord Jesus Christ.  

The Peace of the Lord be always with you And also with youLet us offer each other the sign of peace.

 Lent 

Being justified by faith, we have peace with God though our Lord Jesus Christ. Christ is our peace.He has reconciled us to Godin one body by the Cross.We meet in his name and share his peace. Now in union with Christ Jesus you who were once far off have been brought near through the shedding of Christ's blood for he is our peace.

  

 The Peace of the Lord be always with you And also with youLet us offer each other the sign of peace.

Advent 

In the tender compassion of our Godthe dawn from on high has broken upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet in the way of peace. God has made us one in Christ. He has set his seal upon us, and as a pledge of what is to come has given the Spirit to dwell in our hearts. Our Saviour Christ is the Prince of Peace.Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end. Let the peace of Christ rule in your heartsto which you are called as members of one body. Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given:and his name is called the Prince of Peace: May the God of peace make you perfect andholy, that you may be kept safe and blameless in spirit, soul and body, for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.   The Peace of the Lord be always with you And also with youLet us offer each other the sign of peace.

  Preparation of the Table  

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation; through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. May it become for us the bread of life. Blessed be God for ever. Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation; through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and fruit of human hands. May it become for us the cup of salvation. Blessed be God for ever.   Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation; through your goodness we have this bread to set before you, which earth has given and human hands have made. May it become for us the bread of life. Blessed be God for ever. Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation; through your goodness we have this wine to set before you, fruit of the vine and fruit of human hands. May it become for us the cup of salvation. Blessed be God for ever.

   

Pray, my dear friends that this our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father 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 the Church

 Be gentleWhen youTouch bread.Let it not lieUncared for,UnwantedSo often breadIs taken for granted. There is such beauty in bread,Beauty of sun and soil,Beauty of patient toil.Wind and rain have caressed it,Christ often blessed it.Be gentle when you touch bread Be carefulWhen you

Pour wine.Let it not beOverlooked,DisregardedSo often wineIs taken for granted. There is such beauty in wine:The sweetness of love,The power of blood.Wind and rain have raised it,Christ often blessed it.Be careful when you pour wine 

 Pray, my dear friends that this our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father 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 the Church

 Prefaces for Sundays in Ordinary Time

PREFACE I

Father all-powerful and ever-living God,we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks | through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Through His cross and resurrectionHe freed us from sin and deathand called us to the glory that has made us | a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,a people set apart.

Everywhere we proclaim Your mighty works,for You have called us out of darkness| into Your own wonderful light.

And so, with all the choirs of angels in heaven,| we proclaim Your glory and join in their unending hymn of praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,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.

PREFACE II

Father all-powerful and ever-living God,| we do well always and everywhereto give you thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Out of love for sinners, he humbled Himself to be born of the Virgin.By suffering on the cross He freed us from unending death,| and by rising from the dead He gave us eternal life.

And so, with all the choirs of angels in heaven,| we proclaim Your glory and join in their unending hymn of praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,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.

PREFACE III

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,we do well always and everywhere | to give you thanks. 

We see your infinite power in your loving plan of salvation.You came to our rescue by your power as God,| but you wanted us to be saved by one like us.

Mankind refused your friendship,but man himself was to restore it | through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

Through him the angels of heaven offer their prayer of adorationas they rejoice in your presence for ever.| May our voices be one with theirsin their triumphant hymn of praise: 

Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,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.

PREFACE IV

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks| through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

By his birth’ we are reborn.In his suffering’ we are freed from sin.By his rising from the dead’ we rise to everlasting life.| In his return to glorywe enter into your heavenly kingdom. 

And so, we join the angels and the saints

| as they sing their unending hymn of praise: 

Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,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.

PREFACE V

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,| we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks. 

All things are of your making,all times and seasons obey your laws,but you chose to create mankind in your own image,| setting him over the whole world in all its wonder.

You made mankind the steward of creation,| to praise you day by day for the marvels of your wisdom and power,through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

We praise you, Lord, with all the angels| in their song of joy:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,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.

PREFACE VI

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,| we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks. 

In you we live and move and have our being.Each day you show us a Father's love;your Holy Spirit, dwelling within us,| gives us on earth the hope of unending joy. 

Your gift of the Spiritwho raised Jesus from the dead,| is the foretaste and promiseof the paschal feast of heaven. 

With thankful praise,in company with the angels| we glorify the wonders of your power: 

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of power and might,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.

PREFACE VII

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,| we do well always and everywhere to give You thanks.

So great was Your love that You gave us Your Son as our redeemer.You sent Him as One like ourselves,though free from sin,| that You might see and love in us what You see and love in Christ.

your gifts of grace, lost by disobedience,| are now restored by the obedience of Your Son.

We praise You, Lord, with all the angels and the saints | in their song of joy:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,God of power and might,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.

PREFACE VIII

Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,| we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks. 

When your children sinned and wandered far from your friendship,you reunited them with yourself through the blood of your Son| and the power of the Holy Spirit. 

You gather them into your Church,to be one as you, Father, are one|with your Son and the Holy Spirit.

You call them to be your people,to praise your wisdom in all your works.| You make them the body of Christand the dwelling-place of the Holy Spirit. 

In our joy we sing to your glory| with all the choirs of angels: 

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of power and might,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.

Eucharistic Prayer B 

Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness;grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit,and according to your holy will,these gifts of bread and winemay be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ;who, in the same night that he was betrayed,took bread and gave you thanks;he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:

Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;do this in remembrance of me.

In the same way, after supperhe took the cup and gave you thanks;he gave it to them, saying:

Drink this, all of you;this is my blood of the new covenant,which is shed for you and for allfor the forgiveness of sins.Do this, as often as you drink it,in remembrance of me.   Let us proclaim the mystery of faith…

   

And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross,his perfect sacrifice made once for the sinsof the whole world;rejoicing in his mighty resurrectionand glorious ascension,and looking for his coming in glory,we celebrate this memorial of our redemption.

As we offer you this our sacrifice

of praise and thanksgiving,we bring before you this bread and this cupand we thank you for counting us worthyto stand in your presence and serve you.Send the Holy Spirit on your peopleand gather into one in your kingdomall who share this one bread and one cup,so that we, in the company of Our Blesséd Lady, St. Anne, St Cecilia and St Edward, [along with St. N] and all the saints,may praise and glorify you for ever,through Jesus Christ our Lord;

by whom, and with whom, and in whom,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father,for ever and ever. All Amen. The Mass continues with the Lord’s Prayer

  Prayer II (South African Prayer IV) 

Lord, you are holy indeed,the fountain of all holiness.Let your Spirit come upon these gifts to make them holy,so that they may become for usthe body and blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ Before he was given up to death,a death he freely accepted,he took bread and gave you thanks.He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, 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, he took the cup.Again he gave you thanks and praise,gave the cup to his disciples, 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 ALLso that sins may be forgiven.Do this in memory of me.   Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

 In memory of his death and resurrectionwe offer you, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup. We thank you for counting us worthyto stand in your presence and serve you.May all of us who share in the body and blood of Christbe brought together in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Lord, remember your Church throughout the world,make us grow in love, together with N, our Bishop and all the clergy.Remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again;bring them and all the departedinto the light of your presence. Have mercy on us all;make us worthy to share eternal lifewith Mary, the Virgin Mother of God, St. Anne, St Cecilia and St Edward, [and Saint N], with the apostles, and all the saintswho have done your will throughout the ages.May we praise you in union with themand give you glory through your Son, Jesus Christ. 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. Amen

 

Eucharistic Prayer E 

We praise and bless you, loving Father,through Jesus Christ, our Lord;and as we obey his command,send your Holy Spirit,that broken bread and wine outpouredmay be for us the + body and blood of your dear Son. On the night before he died he had supper with his friendsand, taking bread, he praised you.He broke the bread, gave it to them and said: Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you;do this in remembrance of me. When supper was ended he took the cup of wine.Again he praised you, gave it to them and said: Drink this, all of you;this is my blood of the new covenant,which is shed for you and for all for the forgiveness of sins.Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. So, Father, we remember all that Jesus did,in him we plead with confidence his sacrificemade once for upon the cross. Bringing before you the bread of life and cup of salvation,we proclaim his death and resurrectionuntil he comes in glory. [Memorial Acclamation]

Lord of all life,help us to work together for that daywhen your kingdom comesand justice and mercy will be seen in the earth. Look with favour on your people,gather us in your loving armsand bring us with Mary, the Virgin Mother of God, St. Anne, St Cecilia and St Edward, [Saint N], And all the saintsto feast at your table in heaven. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,All honour and glory are yours, O loving Father,for ever and ever.  Amen.

 

 

Memorial Acclamations Lent 

Christ is the bread of life:When we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory

  Easter 

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:Christ has died: Christ is risen:Christ will come again.

 Advent 

Praise to you, Lord Jesus:Dying you destroyed our death,rising you restored our life:Lord Jesus, come in glory.

 Christmas 

Jesus Christ is Lord:Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world.

 Ordinary Time 

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:Christ has died: Christ is risen:Christ will come again.

  

Lord’s Prayer 

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 trespassesas we forgive those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.

 Deliver us, Lord, from every evil,and grant us peace in our day.In your mercy keep us free from sinand protect us from all anxietyas we wait in joyful hopefor the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

 For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen

 We break this bread to share in the body of ChristThough we are many, we are one body, because we all share in the one bread. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the worldHave mercy on usLamb of God, you take away the sins of the worldHave mercy on usLamb of God, you take away the sins of the worldGrant us Peace

   

Come not because you are strong, but because you are weak. Come not because any goodness of your own but because you need mercy and help. Come because you love the Lord a little and would like to love him more. Come because he loves you and gave his life for you.

 This is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.Blesséd are those who are called to his supper Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

 

Blessing General 

May God give to you and all those you lovehis comfort and his peace,his light and his joy,in this world and the next.And the blessing.....

  The peace of God which passes all understanding,keep your hearts and mindsin the knowledge and love of God,and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord;and the blessing....  God the Holy Trinity make you strong in faith and love, defend you on every side,and guide you in truth and peace; and the blessing…  The Lord bless you and keep you,the Lord make his face to shine upon youand be gracious to you,the Lord lift up his countenance upon youand give you his peace.And the blessing...  Christ who has nourished us with himself the living bread, make you one in praise and love, and raise you up on the last day; and the blessing...Christ the Son of God, born of Mary, fill you with his grace to trust his promises and obey his will and the blessing...  Christ the Son of God gladden you hearts with the good news of his kingdom; and the blessing...

 Saints 

God give you grace to follow his saints in faith and hope and love; and the blessing... God give you grace to follow his saints in faith and truth and gentleness; and the blessing… God give you grace to share the inheritance of his saints in glory; and the blessing...

 Advent 

Christ the Son of righteousness shine upon you, scatter the darkness before your path, and make you ready to greet him when he comes in glory. And the blessing..... May the God of peace,

make you perfect and holy;and keep you all safe and blameless, in spirit, soul and body for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.And the blessing.....

   Resurrection, glory, transfiguration, death & Funerals 

May Christ, who out of defeat brings new hope and a new future, fill you with his new life. And the blessing… The God of peace,who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight; and the blessing… The God of peace,who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,that great shepherd of the sheep, make you perfect in every good work to do his will; and the blessing... God, who through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ has given us the victory, give you joy and peace in your faith and the blessing...

 Ascension

Christ our exalted King pour out upon you his abundant gifts and bring you to reign with him in glory. And the blessing…

  Incarnation, Christmas, Annunciation, Mary 

May the eagerness of the shepherds,the joy of the angels,the perseverance of the wise men,the obedience of Mary and Joseph,and the peace of the Christ childbe yours this Christmas.And the blessing… May he who by his incarnation gathered into onethings earthly and heavenly, bestow upon you the fullness of inward peace and goodwill;and the blessing… 

Christ our Lord, to whom kings bowed down in worship and offered gifts, reveal to you his gloiy and pour upon you the riches of his grace; and the blessing…

 Lent

Christ give you grace to grow in holiness, to deny yourselves, take up your cross, and follow him; and the blessing... Christ crucified draw you to himself, to find in him a sure ground for faith, a firm support for hope,and the assurance of sins forgiven;and the blessing… Christ our Kingmake you faithful and strong to do his will, that you may reign with him in glory; and the blessing…

Pentecost 

The Spirit of truth lead you into all truth, give you grace to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, and to proclaim the word and works of God; and the blessing...

 Unity 

Christ the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep, draw you and all who hear his voice to be one within one fold; and the blessing...  The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, establish, strengthen and settle you in the faith; and the blessing… God, who from the death of sinraised you to new life in Christ,keep you from falling and set you in the presence of his glory; and the blessing...

 

 Dismissal 

The mass is ended, go in the peace of Christ The mass is ended, go in peace. The mass is ended, go now in the peace of Christ.

 The mass is ended, go in peace to love and serve the Lord. The mass is ended, go out into the world to share Christ's peace. The mass is ended, go rejoicing in Christ's risen peace.  The mass is ended, go in love and peace.  The mass is ended, go rejoicing in peace.

 

The Mothers’ Union Prayer Loving Lord, We thank you for your love so freely given to us all. We pray for families around the world. Bless the work of the Mothers' Union as we seek to share your love through the encouragement, strengthening and support of marriage and family life. Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united in prayer and worship, and in love and service reach out as your hands across the world. In Jesus' name. Amen Society of Catholic Priests Father, we thank you that you have called us to your service, to feed your people by word and sacrament.By the power of your Spirit, keep us faithful to you and to those in our care.  Keep united in the bonds of peace and love the members of our Society, that by sharing in Christ's priesthood here on earth, we may come to share in the joys of his eternal kingdom, where he reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,for ever and ever. Amen.

Laying on of hands and annointing:Hands are laid on the head, in silence, then the forehead is marked with the sign of the cross Through this holy anointingmay the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit 

The hands are annointed May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up. Let us pray Father in heaventhrough this holy anointinggrant our brothers and sisters comfort in their suffering When they are afraid, give them couragewhen afflicted, give them patiencewhen dejected, afford them hopeand when alone, assure them of the support of your holy peopleWe ask this in the name of Jesus, the Lord.Amen