1. WELCOME TO WORSHIP stsimonspartick.org.uk 4 th ADVENT Year of Gospel of Luke

2. INTROIT ANTIPHON From heaven above the Just One comes

3. Blessing of Advent Wreath and Lighting of 4 th Candle Longing for shelter many are homeless longing for warmth many are cold make us your building sheltering others walls made of living stone Christ be our light, shine in our hearts shine through the darkness Christ be our light shine in your church gathered today.

4. THE WORD for the final Sunday in Advent is about Mary

5. Old Testament Reading MICAH 5. 1 – 4 A king will come from Bethlehem

6. Isaiah 12: Response With joy you will draw water from wells of salvation

7. Epistle HEBREWS 10. 5 - 10 I have come to do your will

8. Gospel Acclamation Prepare ye the way of the Lord (x2) Verse Prepare ye the way of the Lord (x2)

9. Gospel LUKE 1. 39 - 48 Blessed are you among women

11. APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen

12. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL In response to the Gospel anyone may try and say a prayer, ending: Lord in your mercy….. Missal suggests 4 intentions That our church might….. That our society might….. That our parish might….. At this special time we might.. PLEASE NOTE: these prayers are for us here. Those who are absent (the poor, refugees, sick, dead etc) should be remembered at the “memento” during the Eucharistic prayer

13. There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause. NEXT SUNDAY for Pro-Life Initiative SUNDAY 6 JAN for Justice and Peace If you wish to support your place of worship you should do this through your bank or the envelope system. Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’ donations. Pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Almighty Father 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

14. THE EUCHARIST Of course you can watch and silently pray if that is what you are used to. Mass is designed for the congregation to respond with 1. SANCTUS 2. PROCLAMATION OF FAITH 3. GREAT AMEN

15. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 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

16. SANCTUS (Schubert) Holy holy holy, Lord God of hosts (x2) Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory Hosanna in the highest (x2) Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest (x2)

18. PROCLAMATION OF FAITH We proclaim your death O Lord and profess your resurrection until you come again, until you come again.

20. GREAT AMEN

21. 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 …..for the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever. The peace of the Lord be with you always: and with your spirit.

22. 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. Please kneel

23. 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 Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

24. No, that’s not a queue for Communion. The Missal calls it a a PROCESSION which you are invited to join when you are ready Chanting helps communion preparation. Wait for the Lord, his day is near Wait for the Lord, be strong take heart

25. Ghirlandaio (Italian Renaissance)

26. POST COMMUNION SONG Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you Blessed are you among women And blest is the fruit of your womb Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death Amen. Gentle woman quite light Morning star so strong and bright Gentle mother peaceful dove Teach us wisdom teach us love.

27. You were chosen by the Father You were chose for the Son You were chosen from all women And for women shining one Gentle woman quite light Morning star so strong and bright Gentle mother peaceful dove Teach us wisdom teach us love. Blessed are you among women Blest in turn all women too Blessed they with peaceful spirits Blessed they with gentle hearts.

28. Deacon: Go in the peace of Christ glorifying the Lord with your life. Response: Thanks be to God ! Now follow the cross and the SVdP member out on to the street !

29. CHRIST-MASS St Peter’s 6 Vigil 10 Pasterka 12 Midnight 10 & 12 St Simon’s 12 Midnight, 10 am 12 (Polish) & 6 pm HOGMANAY Watchnight Service 31 Dec 11 pm Old Cathedral CATHOLIC WESTERN CALENDAR on sale in porch £2.50 CRIB OFFERINGS to St Margaret’s Adoption Society PARISH REGISTRATION / BANK ORDERS / GIFT AID forms from passkeepers SVdP 2 nd & 4 th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s Presbytery 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 & CCL1400354