1. Welcome to St Simon’s www.stsimonspartick.org.uk EASTER 3 www.stsimonspartick.org.u

2. ENTRY PROCESSION This is the day (x2) that the Lord has made (x2) we will rejoice (x2) and be glad in it (x2) this is the day that the Lord has made. This is the day when he rose again…..

3. PROCESSIONAL Glory, glory, glory to God (x2) Glory to God in the heights of the heavens Peace to God’s people, all people on earth. Son of the Father, all glory and worship Praise and thanksgiving to you Lamb of God. You take away the sin of the word Have mercy on us, receive our prayer. Seated in power at the right of the Father Jesus alone is the Lord the most high. And with the Spirit of love everlasting Reigning in glory for ever. Amen

4. PENITENTIAL RITE

5. THE WORD for 3 rd Sunday of Easter is based on the story of Emmaus

6. FIRST READING ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 2. 22 – 33 From Simon Peter’s first sermon

7. Psalm 15: Response You show your friends the path of life, give them the fullness of joy

8. EPISTLE 1 st Peter 1. 17 - 21 Even though you do not see, still you believe

9. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia (Gregorian)

10. GOSPEL LUKE 24. 13 - 35 2 followers of Jesus escaping from Jerusalem recognise him in the breaking of bread

11. Caravaggio: Christ at Emmaus (1603)

12. 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?

13. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL For the church….. For the world….. For this congregation….. For a special need….. The absent, the sick, the dead will be remembered at the Memento during the Eucharistic Prayer Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer

14. There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause. NEXT SUNDAY FOR STUDENTS FOR PRIESTHOOD. 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 St Peter’s: 6 Vigil 10 am & 12 noon English 3 pm Polish DAILY 12 30 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sat 12

15. The Lord be with you And also with you Lift up your hearts We lift them up to the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord our God It is right to give him thanks & praise PREFACE to the Eucharistic Prayer…..

16. SANCTUS (Macmillan) Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power and might Heaven and earth are full of your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is He, O blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest

17. PROCLAMATION OF FAITH Christ has died, alleluia Christ is risen, alleluia Christ will come again, alleluia, alleluia

18. GREAT AMEN A-a-a-amen, alleluia, forever and ever, forever alleluia forever and ever amen.

19. 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

20. 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.

21. Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, blessed are those called to the banquet of the Lamb (x2)

22. COMMUNION CHANT Eat this bread, drink this cup, come to me and never be hungry Eat this bread, drink this cup, Trust in me and you will not thirst

23. Velasquez: The Supper at Emmaus (1665)

24. St. Simons Parish Accounts 2010-11 Income for year£ – –Gift Aided 15,650 16,950 – –Gift Aided Tax Rebate 5,791 5,650 – –Standing Orders not G.A. 2,000 2,000 – –Cash at door 11,571 11,650 – –Fundraising 0 2,200 – –Special Collections 16,856 12,800 – –Other (Café, candles etc) 10,128 10,100 – –Faith Into Action 4,991 6,000 –Total66,987 67,150

25. Expenditure for year £ – –Council tax 2,000 2,000 – –Restoration Work 20,000 10,250 Energy 4,850 6,250 – –Insurance 3,300 3,225 – –National Contingency Fund 1,400 1,500 – –Archdiocesan Levy 9,100 9,400 – –Special Collections 19,062 12,650 – –Salaries 2,920 1,150 – –Repairs 4,550 1,700 – –Stall/Newspapers 5,080 4,180 – –Other 8,185 6,330 Total 83,367 61,325 Bank Balance end March 2011 1,216 17,900

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2011 FIRST COMMUNIONS Sun 8 May 12 noon, Sat 14 May 11am, Sun 15 May 1 30pm, Sun 22 May 3pm (Polish) in St Peter’s ADULT EDUCATION Tue eve. Sessions restart 10 May with Easter Reading: Fr Slavin on the Acts of the Apostles LYRA VOCAL ENSEMBLE Concert Fri 18 May 7 30 St Simon’s ANNUAL WALK TO BLANTYRE Sat 18 June Church open daily 8 am – 6 pm Solidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. 342 4089 Please leave used specs in sacristy Licence to reproduce music Calamus 1324, CCL 1400354

27. RECESSIONAL Thine be the glory risen conquering Son endless is the victory Christ over death has won angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away kept the folded grave clothes where thy body lay Thine be the glory….. Lo Jesus meets us risen from the tomb lovingly he greets us scatters fear and gloom Let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing for the Lord now liveth, death has lost its sting. Thine be the glory…..

28. ANNOUNCEMENTS 2011 FIRST COMMUNIONS Sun 8 May 12 noon, Sat 14 May 11am, Sun 15 May 1 30pm, Sun 22 May 3pm (Polish) in St Peter’s ADULT EDUCATION Tue eve. Sessions restart 10 May with Easter Reading: Fr Slavin on the Acts of the Apostles LYRA VOCAL ENSEMBLE Concert Fri 18 May 7 30 St Simon’s ANNUAL WALK TO BLANTYRE Sat 18 June Church open daily 8 am – 6 pm Solidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. 342 4089 Please leave used specs in sacristy Licence to reproduce music Calamus 1324, CCL 1400354