St. Joseph’s Church Carrickmacross
Deus Vobiscum...May God Be With You
Church Bulletin
Sunday 5th February 2012 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Mass intentions for the week
Sunday 5th February to Sunday 12th February
Saturday 4th February.
6.30pm: Vigil Mass. Elizabeth & Peter McCartney, Peter & Theresa Larkin, Eileen O’Donovan, London & Magheracloone & deceased family members & Megan O’Connor, Dundalk.
Sunday 5th February.
9.00am: .......... 10.30am: James Kiernan, Derryolam & Jim Duddy, Farney St. Bridie Morris, St. Macartan’s Villas. 12Noon: Jim Fox & deceased members of the Fox family, Cloughvalley. Angela Woods, Drummond Etra.
Monday 6th February. Ss. Paul Miki & Companions.
10.00am: Peter, Rose & Sean Callan & Larry Carr, St. Macartan’s Villas. 7.30pm: Angela Dynan, Sligo & Carrickmacross.
Tuesday 7th February.
10.00am: James & Katie Boyle & Ellen & Michael McCooey. No Evening Mass.
Wednesday 8th February.
10.00am: James & Roseanne Ward, Barnadonagh. 7.30pm: Patrick & Mary Ellen McGinnity, Peaste & Kathleen Gallagher, Donegal.
Thursday 9th February.
10.00am: Deceased members of the Dowdall, Goodman & martin families. No Evening Mass.
Friday 10th February. St. Scholastica.
10.00am: Paddy Kirk, Woodlands. 7.30pm: Phil & Mary McDermott, Glaslough & Mary Finnegan, Rakeeragh.
Saturday 11th February. Our Lady of Lourdes.
10.00am: M.M.Mass. Katie Burns, Ardross Ave.
Saturday 11th February.
6.30pm: Vigil Mass. Patrick & Margaret Loughran, Aghalile & deceased neighbours & friends & Patrick Loughran, Collon.
Sunday 12th February.
9.00am: Patrick & Frances Gartlan, Rockdaniel Rd. 10.30am: Jim & Maureen Brady & Jim Brady, Beaghmagheross. 12Noon: Eamonn Meegan, Magheraboy & Ann Marie Meegan, Kingscourt Rd. Cepta Maggs, 3 Sean Carraig.
Please pray for the recently deceased: Patsy Martin, 20 Cloughvalley. Paddy Ruth,
Castleblayney Rd.
Carrickmacross Cemetery Committee Church Gate Collection takes place next weekend 11th & 12th Feb. We would like to thank everyone for their donations today and in the past. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who give up their time to carry out maintenance and upgrades to the Cemetery.
Mass of Healing And Hope.
A Mass of Healing and Hope to help create an awareness that there is Life After Addiction in St Josephs Church on Tue 14th Feb at 7-30pm. Celebrant: Fr Eamon Treanor.
Local News & Events
Farney Womens Group –Meeting resuming on Mon 6th Feb in the Day Care Centre at 8.15pm. Talk on Minding the Emotional Self by Kathleen Tuite.
Steadfast House Advocacy Group Cake Sale & Pancake Tea/Coffee Morning on Tue 21st Feb in steadfast house at 10.30am–12.30pm your support would be appreciated.
Farney Fun Run will take place on Sun 11th Mar at 11.30am from Emmets grounds. It will be the same route as last year. Forms are available in Birdys newsagents.
“Scouting News: The Jason Thornton Trail will be held at 11am on Sun 12th Feb starting at the Scout Hall. This is Jason’s 20th anniversary so we hope to see you there.”
Ócáid Shóisialta: An chéad cheann eile ar an gCéadaoin 8 Feabhra in Óstán an Shirley Arms ag a 7.30 pm. An opportunity to speak Irish in a convivial setting. Bí linn! Seanfhocal na míosa: Glacann fear críonna comhairle: A wise man accepts advice. Community Games Area talent Competition in the Catholic Hall Mon 13th Feb at 6pm. Competitions for U14yrs on 1st Aug 2012 & include Solo Dancing & Singing, Recitation, Solo Music, Group Dancing (modern, disco, Irish or contemporaty), Group Singing & Music & Drama/Comedy sketch. € per child to enter Details from Committee members or Tel 0871359926 or 0863670813.
Personal Development. An eight week course compiled by Dr. Tony Humphreys, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, will commence on Tue Feb 7th, 8 -10.15p.m. Venue: Dunogue, Carrickmacross.
The course includes - understanding the following: The Self, Relationships, Children, Behaviour, Feelings/Emotions. Also, how we communicate and how to build Self-Esteem. No matter what sphere of life a person is in, whether it is having a career outside the home or rearing children in the home, all areas involve individuals in communication with each other. An understanding of 'The Self' helps a person to have a greater awareness of their communication, in relationships, and its effect - whether adult to adult or adult to child. This course is, therefore, suitable for singles and parents alike. For further information on the course' Effective Parenting of Self and Children', please phone 086 8161800.
Killanny Parish Bingo: Fri 10th Feb in the Parish Hall at 8pm. €1,100.00 to be paid out on the night.
Pilgrimage to Fatima. 26th Sept 2012, 7 nights hotel Avenida, €754 plus €25 insurance if required. Spiritual Director; Fr. Jimmy McPhillips. For details contact Noeleen Keenan 0879828831 or Kitty Mc Mahon 0429661644.
A True Note on a Slack String A day of exploration of the Self through the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh is planned at the Patrick Kavanagh Centre, in the poet’s native village of Inniskeen Sat 3rd Mar 10am to 4pm. Dr Reamonn O Donnchadha, psychotherapist, university lecturer and author, will explore with participants aspects of psychology the Self, and personal change. The facilitator is a Jungian therapist and author of The Confident Child, and Be Confident. He will weave the psychology of C G Jung and the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh into a meaningful fabric of personal meaning. For information & booking Tel the Patrick Kavanagh Centre 9378560. Adm fee: €50 (Prior booking is essential).
Carrick Emmets will hold a registration night for all players on Fri 17th Feb in Emmet Centre at 8pm. Membership will also be taken on the night at €20 per person over ten. Family membership €50 for two adults & two children.
New Hobby Classes at Carrickmacross Workhouse Classes in Encaustic Beeswax Painting, using pigmented wax & low heat tools. 5 week class - Wed Evenings, starting Wed 14th Mar. 7:30-9:30pm. Tel Niamh at 086 3951928
Romance is in the Air - Valentine's Weekend Table Quiz at Mannan Castle Clubhouse Fri 10th Feb at 9pm (Table of 4 €20) ...Everyone Welcome. CAWT Social Inclusion Project Free Antenatal and Breastfeeding Information Talk for all women interested in finding out more about pregnancy yoga, breastfeeding, and infant massage. Come along and bring a friend to The Monaghan County Childcare Office 17 the Grange Plantation Walk Monaghan Feb 8th 7-9pm. For information or to book contact: Collette Deeney on 087 6708721.
Learn how to “SURF the WEB”!Beginners Internet & Email Class” will commence in the Workhouse in the coming weeks. This fun class will help you to master common Internet & Email tasks such as how to send/receive emails, how to search the Web for specific information, book holidays etc online, use online banking, shopping much more! Tel Clodagh on 0868370792 or 9743863
Friends of Carrick Cancer 2012 Campaign
Sponsored Football match on Easter Sat 7th Apr. The former greats V the fancy Dress Mad Hatters in Corduff at 4.30pm. A Match not to be missed !!!!
Charity Cycle on 12th May from Main St to Clogherhead & back to Main St.
Local Mini Marathon on Sun 3rd June 10K Jog/Run/or walk around the town
Dublin Mini Marathon on Bank Holiday Mon 4th June, Usual bus.
Annual Cycle on Sun 24th June, this year is from Fanad Head in Donegal to Main St Carrick
Croagh Patrick Sponsored Climb Sat 25th Aug.
Dublin City Marathon October Bank Holiday Mon 29th Oct. All of the events are for a worthy cause!! If you or any of your friends would like to take part in any of the above events please contact any of the committee members Pat McNally 0874130727, Steven 0877985534, Frank 0864079284, or Pauric 0879328689
Parish Notices
Eucharistic Congress Statio Orbis – Croke Park 17th June 2012
There are 30 application forms in the Sacristy for seats at the concluding Ceremony of the Eucharistic Congress in Croke Park on Sun 17th June 2012. A contribution of €10 is being asked to go towards the cost of the celebration.
Pastoral Council
Meeting of the outgoing Pastoral Council will take place in Fr. Connolly’s House on Wed 9th February 2012 at 8pm.
Training for the incoming Pastoral Council will continue on Mon 6th Feb 2012 at 8.15pm in Teach Ui Bhriain.
Area Council
As you will be aware Priests from the neighbouring Parishes in South Monaghan have been meeting for some years now on a regular basis it is hoped that representatives of the Pastoral Councils in the 5 Parishes will join us to help us build up the faith. Martin Kennedy has been invited to facilitate a meeting of the Priests & all members of the outgoing & incoming Pastoral Councils here & the neighbouring Parishes to look at the role of these area councils. This get together will take place on Wed 15th Feb at 7.30pm in the Workhouse, Shercock Rd.
The local Pioneer Centre will hold a dinner in the Shirley Arms on Thurs. the 16th of Feb. Get together at 5.30 pm. Dinner at 6pm. Pioneers & friends of the Association are welcome. Cost: €22 for 4 course meal. If you wish to attend please contact Ann Clarke at 087 9309 589 or Jim Halligan at 087 6734 553 by Monday the 13th.
A Senior and Young Pioneer Quiz will take place in the Respond! Centre, Tailte an Chlochair, Carrickmacross on Sun 4th Mar. Registration at 2pm. Quiz begins at 2.30pm.
Children’s Mass Will take place at 10.30am TODAY Sun 5th Feb in St. Joseph’s Church. You and your family are most welcome.
A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is being organised by the Pioneer Association in conjunction with the Apostleship of Prayer from 18th -27th Oct. Cost per person is €1,640. Meals, flights, insurance, etc included. If you are interested please Tel Pioneer Office 018749464. Details Feb editions of Pioneer.
Temperance Sunday 19th Feb
This is a Day of Prayer for Temperance & taking Confirmation Pledge by Children for Confirmation at 10.30am Mass in St. Joseph’s Church.
Clogher don Óige Pilgrimage to Lourdes 6th – 11th July is open to young people aged 16-21. A great experience, very rewarding and plenty of fun. Booking forms a deposit of €200 returned to Clogher don Óige to secure a place. Places limited so book early to avoid disappointment. Cost: €650 Includes: 5 Nights full board accommodation in Hotel Alba return flights – Belfast to Lourdes, all airport transfers, comprehensive pilgrimage insurance. Prep days include food and snacks
Prep Days Sat 31st Mar in Clones, Sat 21st Apr in Clones & Sat 30th June in Monaghan. These prep days are compulsory even if you have been on pilgrimage before. Failure to attend will result in you losing your place. Plenty of notice so you can make arrangements to attend on these dates. For further information, please contact Mr Matthew McFadden Youth Director Tel 047-72784.
Novena of Hope the Grann Enniskillen Sun 4th Mar to Mon 12th Mar. Sun Services at 9am, 10.30am & 12 Noon & 4pm. Weekdays 12.30 & 8pm except Wed which is at 11am & 8pm. Sat 10th at 11am & 6.30pm. There are Services for the sick Wed 7th & Sat 10th at 2.30pm. Tel 048 66322272.
Monaghan Charismatic Prayer Group Spring Conference weekend Beginning Fri Feb 10th at 7pm ending Sun 12th at 4.30pm in the Four Seasons Hotel Monaghan. Led by Fr Ronnie Mitchell S.M.M. Guest Speakers Sr. Josephine Walsh D.H.S Fr John Keane. All Welcome.
Church Duties for February
Vigil: Peter Gollogly, Highfield. Frank Rooney, Woodlands. 9am: Cathal Birdy, Lurgans. Francie Cassidy, Dundalk Rd.
10.30am: Noleen Keenan, St. Macartan’s Villas. Tom & Elizabeth Mc Eneaney, Tullynaskeagh. 12noon: Patsy Mc Kenna, Corcuillogue. P.J.Mc Cluskey, Woodlands. Phil Gartlan, Lurgans.
Weekday Readers:
Monday 10am: Gretta Murphy
7.30pm: Áine Úi Rhaghaillaigh
Tuesday 10am: Gus O’Gorman
Wednesday 10am: Kathleen Murray
Thursday 10am: Teresa Carolan
Friday 10am: Sr. Olivia
Saturday 10am: Paddy Duffy
Sunday Readers:
6.30pm Vigil: Catherine Mc Hugh
9.00am: Pat Carroll
10.30am: Michael Callan
12noon: Martina McConnon
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The 50th International Eucharistic Congress is not envisaged as a weeklong event but as a spiritual journey of preparation. To help pilgrims along the way, the IEC2012 have mapped the journey in 4 stages and developed a Pastoral Preparation Programme for the Congress, providing resources to help reflection on the Congress theme - “The Eucharistic: Communion with Christ and with One Another”. Check out the pastoral resources that we have available on the Congress website. Why not get together with a group of people and walk that journey using these resources?
www.iec2012.ie/pastoral
St Vincent de Paul TEL 087-9171371.
New Pastoral Team
Kathleen Barr
Jim Cumiskey
Alice Deery
Eilish Finnegan
Bernie Jones
Seamus Kelly
Brendan Larney
Padraig O’Reilly
All elected members
Eddie McNally & Anita McGlynn selected by the Priests to be a voice for the Youth in our Parish. There will be two training nights Jan 30th & Feb 6th 2012 at 8.15pm in Teach ui Bhriain.
The Priests will meet the group on Wednesday 14th Dec 2011 at 8pm in Teach ui Bhriain.
Volunteers urgently needed for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress 2012 (IEC2012) will take place in Dublin from 10th-17th June 2012. Volunteers will have an integral role to play in the success of the Congress. Between two and three thousand volunteers will be needed during the week of the Congress and also to assist in preparations in the months leading up to the Congress. The Congress is now recruiting volunteers for a wide range of roles such as administration, data entry, stewards, marketing, transport, meet & greet, multimedia, pastoral preparation and much more! If you would like to get involved please visit the IEC2012 website www.iec2012.ie/volunteer and fill out an online application or request an application form from the Congress office. Induction training sessions will begin 19th Nov in the RDS. For more information please contact the IEC2012 offices on (01) 2349900
iPhone users The new Diocesan Vocations iPhone app is available as a free download from iTunes; search for ‘Diocesan Vocations’. An Android version will be available soon. If you download it, please leave a comment & rating as this helps promote the app on iTunes. The National Vocations Office website is www.vocations.ie
Prayers for the New Mass
St. Joseph’s Carrickmacross
Weekday Masses
Changes in the people’s parts of the new edition of the Roman Missal.
Greeting
Priest In the name of the father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
People Amen.
Priest The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
Or Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Or The Lord be with you.
People And with your spirit.
Penitential Act
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,
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.
Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us,
Forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
Gloria
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us.
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.
Liturgy of the Word
First and Second Reading
The word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God
Gospel
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: A reading form the holy Gospel according to N.
People: Glory to you, Lord.
Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Homily
Nicene Creed:
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible .
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
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.
I 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 adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
Prayers at the Preparation of the Gifts
Blessed are you Lord God of all creation
For through your goodness
we have received the bread we offer you:
fruit of the earth and work of human hands,
it will become for us the bread of life.
People Blessed be God for ever.
Blessed are you Lord God of all creation
For through your goodness
we have received the wine we offer you:
fruit of the vine and work of human hands,
it will become our spiritual drink.
People Blessed be God for ever.
Priest Pray, brethren (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.
Eucharistic Prayer 11
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.
It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Father most holy, through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, your Word through whom you
made all things, whom you sent as our Saviour and Redeemer, incarnate by the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin. Fulfilling your will and gaining for you a holy people, he stretched out
his hands as he endured his Passion, so as to break the bonds of death and manifest the
resurrection. And so, with the Angels and all the Saints we declare your glory, as with one
voice we acclaim:
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:
You are indeed Holy, O Lord, the fount of all holiness.
Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray, by sending down your Spirit upon them like the dewfall, so that they may become for us the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.
At the time he was betrayed and entered willingly into his Passion, he took bread and, giving thanks broke it, and gave it to his disciples saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT: FOR THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVE UP FOR YOU.
In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice and, once more giving thanks, he gave it to his disciples saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT: FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.
Priest The mystery of faith.
People (A) We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
And profess your Resurrection
until you come again.
Or (B) When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.
Or (C) Save us, Saviour of the world,
for by your Cross and Resurrection
you have set us free.
Or (D) My Lord and my God.
Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we off you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you.
Humbly we pray that, in partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit.
Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity, together with N. Our Pope and N. Our Bishop and all the clergy.
In Masses for the Dead.
Remember your servant N., whom you have called (today) from this world to yourself. Grant that he (she) who was united with your Son in a death like his, may be one with him in his Resurrection.
Remember also our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection, and all who have died in your mercy: welcome them into the light of your face. Have mercy on us all, we pray, that with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with the blessed Apostles, and with all the Saints who have pleased you throughout the ages, we may merit to be co-heirs to eternal life, and may praise and glorify you, through your Son, Jesus Christ.
Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever.
All Amen.
Holy Communion Rite
At the Saviour’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:
Our Father......
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 Saviour, Jesus Christ.
People For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you; look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever.
People Amen.
Sign of Peace
Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
People And with your spirit.
Let us offer each other the sign of peace.
Holy Communion
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.
Concluding Rites
Priest The Lord be with you.
People And with your spirit.
Priest Go forth, the Mass is ended.
Or Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord.
Or Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.
Or Go in peace.
People: Thanks be to God.
Prayer for Healing
Lord, look upon us with eyes of mercy, may your healing hand rest upon us, may your life giving powers flow into every cell of our bodies and into the depths of our souls, cleansing, purifying, restoring us to wholeness and strength for service in your Kingdom. Amen.
MORNING OFFERING
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, through
the hands of Mary Immaculate Queen, bless
me and give me the grace to spend this day
in a manner pleasing to you.
Close to you, Mary Immaculate Queen,
I want to live. With you I desire to offer myself
to Jesus. Through you I wish to receive
His blessing in order that my whole day,
from morning to night, may be occupied
solely in the carrying out
of His Most Holy Will.
Mary Immaculate Queen, take my hand
in yours so that I may keep in step with you as
we walk along the pathway of the Will of God.
Amen.
"For me prayer is a surge of the heart, it is a simple look towards Heaven,
it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy."
- Saint Therese of Lisieux
50th Eucharistic Congress Prayer
Lord Jesus, You were sent by the Father to gather those who scattered.
You came among us, doing good and bringing healing, announcing the Word of Salvation and giving the Bread which lasts forever.
Be our companion on life’s pilgrim way.
May your Holy Spirit inflame our hearts, enliven our hope & open our minds,
So that with our sisters and brothers in faith
We may recognise you in the Scriptures
And in the breaking of bread.
May your Holy Spirit transform us into one body and lead us to walk humbly on the earth,
in justice and love,
as witnesses of your resurrection.
In communion with Mary,
Whom you gave to us as our Mother
At the foot of the cross, through you
May all praise, honour and blessing be to the father in the Holy Spirit and in the Church,
Now and forever. Amen.
50th Eucharistic Congress Hymn
Though We Are Many - (Bernard Sexton)
Though we are many, we are one body,
we who come to share this living bread;
Cup of salvation, shared among all nations,
nourishing us now and evermore.
1. We gather in this place
round the table of the Lord.
Christ's presence is revealed
in our communion and his Living Word.
2. Now our communion recalls
Christ's death and resurrection.
This living sacrifice
is our salvation now and evermore.
3. And through this shared Eucharist
we are the living Church.
We witness to Christ's love
His living body active in our world.
The Holy Spirit will lead us into all truth:
He will teach us everything
Prayer for Vocations
Lord, make me a better person, more considerate towards others, more
honest with myself, more faithful to you. Make me generous enough to want sincerely to do your will whatever it may be. Help me find my true vocation in life, and grant that through it I may find happiness myself and bring happiness to others.
Grant lord, that those whom you call to enter the priesthood or the religious life may have the generosity to answer your call, so that those who need your help may always find it.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.