1. WELCOME TO WORSHIP stsimonspartick.org.uk BEGINNING OF CHURCH’S YEAR FIRST ADVENT Year of Gospel of Luke

2. INTROIT I lift my soul to you I trust you Lord my God. No one who waits for you Will ever be put to shame.

3. Blessing of Advent Wreath and Lighting of 1st Candle Longing for light we wait in darkness longing for truth we turn to you make us your own, your holy people light for the world to see 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 first Sunday in Advent warns us against thinking we have all the time in the world

5. Old Testament Reading JEREMIAH 33. 14 - 16 The Holy City will live undisturbed

6. Psalm 24: Response Lord make me know your ways

7. Epistle 1 st THESSALONIANS 3. 11 The saints are coming

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

9. Gospel LUKE 21. 25 - 36 Be on your guard !

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 ONE = THIRD ADVENT for Pastoral Care Trust (Advent Boxes available at back) 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. 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

15. 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)

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

21. 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

22. 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.

23. Communion Procession Come Lord Jesus, come Lord Jesus Come and be born in our hearts

25. POST COMMUNION SONG Waiting in silence, waiting in hope We are your people, we long for you Lord God ever with us - “Emmanu – el” Come Lord Jesus = “Maranatha” Waiting in silence, waiting in hope We are your people, we trust in your love O Sun of Justice, true Prince of Peace Come with your justice – Maranatha !

26. Deacon: Go in the peace of Christ to love and serve the Lord Response: Thanks be to God !

27. ADVENT PENITENTIAL SERVICES St Peter’s Mon 17 Dec 6 pm St Simon’s Sat 22 Dec 12 30 ADVENT BOXES AT BACK ADVENT DAILY READINGS £1 PPC Winter meeting Mon 3 Dec 7 pm Café Simon ASCENT GROUP Tuesdays 4, 11, 18 Dec 1 pm Café Simon YORKHILL ANNUAL SERVICE Sun 2 Dec 2 30 S Mary Episcopal ARCHDIOCESE Gospel of Luke & Art Mon 3 Dec 7 30 Christ King TURNBULL HALL Sir H Burns Tue 4 Dec 7 15 INDEPENDENCE DEBATE P Kearney Fri 7 Dec 6 30 Boyd Orr 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