1. Welcome to St Simon’s www.stsimonspartick.org.uk PENTECOST (Greek: 50 th = 50 th day since Easter) 2010 Special Collection for Papal Visit www.beingcatholic.org.uk

2. RECESSIONAL Come Holy Ghost creator come from thy bright heavenly throne come take possession of our hearts and make them all thine own. Thou who are called the Paraclete best gift of God above the living spring the living fire sweet unction and true love. Thou who are sevenfold in thy grace finger of God’s right hand his promise teaching little ones to speak and understand.

3. O guide our minds with thy blest light with love our hearts inflame and with thy strength which ne’er decays confirm our mortal frame. Far from us drive our deadly foe true peace unto us bring and through all perils lead us safe beneath thy sacred wing. Through thee may we the Father know and thee the eternal Son and thee the Spirit of them both Thrice blessed three in one. All glory to the Father be with his coequal Son the same to thee great Paraclete while endless ages run

4. PENITENTIAL RITE Spoken www.beingcatholic.org.uk

5. GLORIA Glory to God, glory to God Glory to the Father (repeat) To Him be glory forever (repeat) Alleluia Amen (repeat) Glory to God, glory to God Son of the Father (repeat)….. Glory to God, glory to God Glory to the Spirit (repeat)…..

6. THE WORD keeps our thoughts on the gift of the Spirit promised by Jesus

7. FIRST READING ACTS OF APOSTLES 2. 1 - 11 The Apostles celebrate the 50 th day after Passover

8. Psalm 103: Response Send forth your Spirit Lord Send your Spirit, renew the earth Send forth your Spirit Lord Renew the face of the earth

9. EPISTLE GALATIANS 5. 16 - 25 Be guided by the Spirit

10. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia (Gregorian)

11. GOSPEL JOHN 16. 12 – 15 The Spirit will guide you

13. PROFESSION OF FAITH 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?

14. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer There are examples of prayer in each row. Please feel free to add your own

15. There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause. TODAY FOR PAPAL VISIT 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. www.beingcatholic.org.uk SUNDAY MASS 10 & 6pm in English 6 Vigil & 12 noon in Polish DAILY 12 30 except Sat. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILITATION Sat 12

16. 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…..

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

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

19. GREAT AMEN

20. 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

21. Grant us peace O Lord (x2) Grant us, grant us your peace Lamb of God you take away the sin of the world have mercy, have mercy on us (x2) …grant us, grant us your peace

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

23. COMMUNION PROCESSION The Spirit of the Lord is now upon me Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me

24. El Greco: Pentecost El Greco: Pentecost

25. NOVENA FOR THE GIFT OF THE SPIRIT UPON THE CHURCH Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithful Enkindle in us the fire of your divine love Send forth your Spirit: And we shall renew the face of the earth Let us pray O God you have given us new life in the Gospel. Pour your Holy Spirit upon us so that, walking in the same hope as the Apostles, we too may come to the glory of resurrection through Christ our Lord

26. ANNUAL BLANTYRE WALK Sat 5 June dep St Smon’s 9 am. You don’t have to be sponsored but Fr Slavin looking for sponsors for Emmaus International RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR ADULTS Tuesdays 7 30 – 9 pm in St Peter’s Hall. Tue 25 May with Ann McKechin on the Seventh Commandment MGR DAN HART Photos from 1960 Exhibition Sun 30 May 1 pm St Peter’s Hall WEST END FESTIVAL Speaking of Faith Sat 19 June 7 30 S Simon Free but ticketed ARCHDIOCESE Day for Carers Wed 26 May 10 15 Cathedral Hall www.beingcatholic.org.uk HARD COPY IN PORCH SVdP 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s Presbytery ASCENT GROUP 3 rd Tuesday of month 1 pm Café Simon PARISH COUNCIL 1 st Monday of 3 rd month 7 pm Church open daily 8 am – 6 pm Solidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. Tel: 342 4089 Calamus licence to reproduce music no 1324

27. RECESSIONAL All over the world, the Spirit is moving

28. ANNUAL BLANTYRE WALK Sat 5 June dep St Smon’s 9 am. You don’t have to be sponsored but Fr Slavin looking for sponsors for Emmaus International RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR ADULTS Tuesdays 7 30 – 9 pm in St Peter’s Hall. Tue 25 May with Ann McKechin on the Seventh Commandment MGR DAN HART Photos from 1960 Exhibition Sun 30 May 1 pm St Peter’s Hall WEST END FESTIVAL Speaking of Faith Sat 19 June 7 30 S Simon Free but ticketed ARCHDIOCESE Day for Carers Wed 26 May 10 15 Cathedral Hall www.beingcatholic.org.uk HARD COPY IN PORCH SVdP 2 nd and 4 th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s Presbytery ASCENT GROUP 3 rd Tuesday of month 1 pm Café Simon PARISH COUNCIL 1 st Monday of 3 rd month 7 pm Church open daily 8 am – 6 pm Solidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. Tel: 342 4089 Calamus licence to reproduce music no 1324