2011 WELCOME

Principal’s Welcome Please remain seated as our senior students welcome our kindergarten children into the church. CIRCLE OF LIFE

STUDENT COMMITMENT WE WILL SHARE THE LIGHT OF JESUS… BY MAKING NEW FRIENDS; BY MAKING SPECIAL SACRIFICES FOR OTHERS; BY TREATING EVERYONE EQUALLY; BY BEING ROLE MODELS;

AND BY FOLLOWING OUR SCHOOL RULES… - RESPECT FOR SELF - RESPECT FOR OTHERS, AND - RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Please stand as we welcome Jesus into our hearts.

Gather Together – John Burland Gather together Gather together and celebrate Gather together Gather together and celebrate

Gather Together – John Burland Share with each other Share with each other and celebrate Share with each other Share with each other and celebrate

Gather Together – John Burland Gather together Gather together and celebrate Gather together Gather together and celebrate

Gather Together – John Burland Sing with each other Sing with each other and celebrate Sing with each other Sing with each other and celebrate

Gather Together – John Burland Gather together Gather together and celebrate Gather together Gather together and celebrate

Gather Together – John Burland Pray with each other Pray with each other and celebrate. Pray with each other Pray with each other and celebrate.

Gather Together – John Burland Gather together Gather together and celebrate Gather together Gather together and celebrate

Fr: Lord Jesus you have called us to your family. Lord have mercy. All: Lord have mercy Fr: Lord jesus you reach out to care for us and save us. Christ have mercy. All: Christ have mercy Fr: Lord Jesus, you heal us and forgive us. Lord have mercy. All: Lord have mercy.

FIRST READING JOHN 1:5-7 The Word of the Lord: All: Thanks be to God

Responsorial Psalm O Lord, your light takes away the darkness. PLEASE REMAIN SEATED FOR THE GOSPEL PROCESSION

THY WORD THY WORD THY WORD THY WORD THY WORD THY WORD THY WORD THY WORD THY WORD THY WORD THY WORD

Fr: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Fr: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark. All: Glory to you O Lord.

Fr: The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

OFFERTORY WE BRING THESE GIFTS We bring these gifts of bread and wine To the table of the Lord Sharing these gifts of bread and wine At the table of the Lord We bring these gifts of bread and wine To the table of the Lord Sharing these gifts of bread and wine At the table of the Lord

Blessed are you Lord God of all For this bread we come to give Of the earth from human hands It will be our bread of life We bring these gifts of bread and wine To the table of the Lord Sharing these gifts of bread and wine At the table of the Lord Blessed are you Lord God of all For this wine we come to give Of the earth from human hands It will be our cup of life.

We bring these gifts of bread and wine To the table of the Lord Sharing these gifts of bread and wine At the table of the Lord Blessed be God forever To you we sing each day To you we sing each day. We bring these gifts of bread and wine To the table of the Lord Sharing these gifts of bread and wine At the table of the Lord

We bring these gifts of bread and wine To the table of the Lord Sharing these gifts of bread and wine At the table of the Lord

Priest: 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. It will become for us the bread of life. All: Blessed be God for ever. Priest: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become our spiritual drink. All: Blessed be God for ever.

Fr: Pray my brothers and sisters that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God the almighty Father. (Stand) All: May the Lord accept this sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his Church.

Fr: The lord be with you. All: And also with you. Fr: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Fr: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give him thanks and 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.

Christ has died Christ is risen Christ will come again. AMEN

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.

Fr: 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 hope for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever.

Priest: 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. All: Amen. Priest: The Peace of the Lord be with you always. All: And also with you.

Lamb of God You take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us. Lamb of God You take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us. Lamb of God You take away the sins of the world Grant us peace.

Fr: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. All: Lord I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I will be healed.

CANDLE BLESSING Fr. Lord, we ask that you bless these candles and let them be a symbol of the everlasting light and love of Jesus. All: Amen

Hearts on Fire We come from ancient Dreamtime, From the bush, or by the sea. We come from a thousand city streets We are the rich and lowly We are the poor and strong We come to share this moment Gathering here, singing one song.

With our hearts on fire with the love of Jesus Hearts on fire, let’s spread the Word. Hearts on fire, feel the Spirit blazing. Hearts on fire, Called to live the Good News in this land. Setting hearts on fire, with our hearts on fire, Setting hearts on fire.

We long to live in freedom, we yearn for unity We dream of justice, joy and peace. Spirit fill us with your power. Jesus help us live your call. O creator give us wisdom, So we will be Good News for all.

With our hearts on fire with the love of Jesus Hearts on fire, let’s spread the Word. Hearts on fire, feel the Spirit blazing. Hearts on fire, Called to live the Good News in this land. Setting hearts on fire, with our hearts on fire, Setting hearts on fire.

We are the voice of Jesus We are his heart and hands We are his body in our land. Stand up! Live the story To all the world proclaim. Go out to all creation Lighting the fire, fanning the flames.

With our hearts on fire with the love of Jesus Hearts on fire, let’s spread the Word. Hearts on fire, feel the Spirit blazing. Hearts on fire, Called to live the Good News in this land. Setting hearts on fire, with our hearts on fire, Setting hearts on fire.

LEADERSHIP TEAM PRESENTATIONS * BADGE CEREMONY * PLEDGE * SCHOOL SONG - FAMILY TREE