WELCOME TO WORSHIP
SUNDAY 23stsimonspartick.org.uk
Tue night talks on website
RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY IN UK
ENTRY PROCESSIONAll glory to God the Father of all
to the Son and the Spirit give praise.
The love of our Lord will temper our shame
the grace of the Gospel direct.Our faith is the shield to cover
our prideand our spiritual sword will
protect.
O circle us now with love and with peace
our strength and our guide Lord we pray
we have nothing to fear when you are so near
you are Lord of the night and the day.
PENITENTIAL RITE
Kyrie eleison x3Christe eleison x3Kyrie eleison x3
Greek: Lord/Christ/Lord have mercy
THE WORD
All the readings until Advent are based on the first and shortest Gospel : MARK
OLD TESTAMENT
ISAIAH 35. 1 - 7Be strong, fear not.
Psalm 146: Response
Praise the Lord who heals our wounds
EPISTLE
JAMES 2. 1 – 7Judging people by what they
wear
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia
GOSPEL
MARK 7. 31 - 37Jesus can make even the deaf
hear
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
There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated
good cause. If you wish to support your place of worship you should do
this through your bank or the envelope system. Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’ donations.
Pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Almighty
FatherMay 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
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
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(Old tune, new words)
Holy holy holy (pause) Lord God of hosts Heaven 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
PROCLAMATION OF FAITH
We proclaim your death O Lord and profess your resurrection until you come, until you come,
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
Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis (x2)
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us
Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem
……grant us peace.
Please kneel
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
Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Communion Chant
The Spirit of the Lord is now upon me to heal the broken heart and set the captives free, to open prison doors and make the blind to see: the Spirit of the Lord is now upon me.
El Greco: Jesus heals
YEAR OF FAITH 2012 – 13St Peter’s Hall has often been filled for bingo
and old tyme dancing. Last Tuesday we filled it for Adult Education. Amazing
Grace!
Have you ever mentioned RCIA to anyone?Restarts September in St Peter’s.
ADULT ED Fr Willie McFadden Tue 11 Sep 7 30 St Peter’s HallDOORS OPEN DAYS 15/16 Sep includes St Simon’sSACRAMENTAL INITIATION OF CHILDREN Parents’ Meeting Mon 17 Sep St Peter’s HallMARRIAGE PREPARATION West End Deanery Fridays in Sep at 7 30 pm in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Balshagray AveSNDs in Dumbarton 1908 – 2012 Thanksgiving Mass Sat 15 Sep St
Patrick’s, DumbartonAID TO CHURCH IN NEED Priest from Lebanon Thu 20 Sep 7pm St Mirren’s CathedralFAITH FORUM for age 16-25 Wed 26 Sep 7 30pm Turnbull HallYEAR OF FAITH Conference Sat 29 Sep 1 30 pm Turnbull HallBEGINNING EXPERIENCE Weekend 12 Oct Coatbridge Conforti
SVdP 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s PresbyteryASCENT GROUP 3rd Tuesday of month 1 pm Café Simon
PARISH COUNCIL 1st Monday of 3rd month 7 pmChurch open daily 8 am – 6 pm
Solidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. Tel: 342 4089Calamus licence to reproduce music no 1324 & CCL1400354
Christ is our king, let the whole world rejoiceMay all the nations sing out with one voiceLight of the world you have helped us to see
that we are all neighbours and all will one day be free
He came to open the eyes of the blindletting the sunlight pour into their mindvision is waiting for those who have hope
He is the light of the world.
He came to open the lips of the muteletting them speak out with courage and truth
his words are uttered by all those who hopeHe is the light of the world.
ADULT ED Fr Willie McFadden Tue 11 Sep 7 30 St Peter’s HallDOORS OPEN DAYS 15/16 Sep includes St Simon’sSACRAMENTAL INITIATION OF CHILDREN Parents’ Meeting Mon 17 Sep St Peter’s HallMARRIAGE PREPARATION West End Deanery Fridays in Sep at 7 30 pm in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Balshagray AveSNDs in Dumbarton 1908 – 2012 Thanksgiving Mass Sat 15 Sep St
Patrick’s, DumbartonAID TO CHURCH IN NEED Priest from Lebanon Thu 20 Sep 7pm St Mirren’s CathedralFAITH FORUM for age 16-25 Wed 26 Sep 7 30pm Turnbull HallYEAR OF FAITH Conference Sat 29 Sep 1 30 pm Turnbull HallBEGINNING EXPERIENCE Weekend 12 Oct Coatbridge Conforti
SVdP 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s PresbyteryASCENT GROUP 3rd Tuesday of month 1 pm Café Simon
PARISH COUNCIL 1st Monday of 3rd month 7 pmChurch open daily 8 am – 6 pm
Solidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. Tel: 342 4089Calamus licence to reproduce music no 1324 & CCL1400354