Welcome to St Simon’s EASTER SUNDAY

PROCESSIONAL Awake from your slumber, arise from your sleep. A new day is dawning for all those who weep. The people in darkness have seen a great light. The Lord of our longing has conquered the night. Let us build the city of God, may our tears be turned into dancing, for the Lord, our light and our love has turned the night into day. We are sons of the morning, we are daughters of day. The one who has loved us has brightened our way. The Lord of all kindness has called us to be a light for his people to set their hearts free.

Gloria is reintroduced Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of good will

THE WORD for Easter Sunday

FIRST READING ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Simon Peter’s sermon

Psalm 117 This day was made by the Lord We rejoice and are glad

EPISTLE Colossians We have been raised up

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia

GOSPEL JOHN Very early in the morning, while it was still dark…..

BAPTISMAL CREED Do you believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth? Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died and was buried, rose from the dead and is now seated at the right hand of the Father? Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting?

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer

There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause. If you wish to support St Simon’s you must do this through your bank or the envelope system. Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’ donations. SUNDAY MASS 10 & 6pm in English 6 Vigil & 12 noon in Polish DAILY SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sat 12

The Lord be with you And with your spirit Lift up your hearts We lift them up to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right and just PREFACE to the Eucharistic Prayer…..

SANCTUS (Cille Choirill) 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, hosanna, hosanna in the highest

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH (Cille Choirill) Save us, save us, Saviour of the world For by your cross and resurrection you have set us free

GREAT AMEN (Cille Choirill) Amen, amen, amen (x2)

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 The peace of the Lord be with you always And with your spirit

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us (x2) Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace (Cille Choiril)

He is Lord, he is Lord he has risen from the dead and he is Lord Every knee should bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord He is king….. He is love….. COMMUNION CHANT

RECESSIONAL This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day that the Lord has made. This is the day when he rose again…

Many thanks on behalf of the congregation to all those who helped prepare the services of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. Welcome to those who joined the church at the Easter Vigil and also to those who have returned to the practice of faith at this time. Don’t go back on the chocolate yet! Annual Blantyre Walk. Sat 4 May (This year it is part of the Livingstone Bicentenary celebrations) Church open daily 8 am – 6 pm Solidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. Tel: Calamus licence to reproduce music no 1324