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EASTER 3

ENTRY PROCESSIONThis 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…..

PROCESSIONAL

Glory, glory, glory to God (x2)Glory to God in the heights of the heavensPeace 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 wordHave 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 everlastingReigning in glory for ever. Amen

PENITENTIAL RITE

THE WORD

for 3rd Sunday of Easter is based on the story of

Emmaus

FIRST READING

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 2. 22 – 33

From Simon Peter’s first sermon

Psalm 15: Response

You show your friends the path of life, give them the

fullness of joy

EPISTLE

1st Peter 1. 17 - 21Even though you do not

see, still you believe

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia (Gregorian)

GOSPEL

LUKE 24. 13 - 352 followers of Jesus escaping

from Jerusalem recognise him in the breaking of bread

Caravaggio: Christ at Emmaus (1603)

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

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

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 English6 Vigil & 12 noon in Polish

St Peter’s: 6 Vigil 10 am & 12 noon English3 pm PolishDAILY 12 30

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Sat 12

The Lord be with youAnd also with youLift up your heartsWe lift them up to the LordLet us give thanks to the Lord our GodIt is right to give him thanks & praise

PREFACE to the Eucharistic Prayer…..

SANCTUS (Macmillan)

Holy, holy, holy LordGod of power and mightHeaven and earth are full of your glory

Hosanna in the highestBlessed is He, O blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH

Christ has died, alleluiaChrist is risen, alleluiaChrist will come again, alleluia,

alleluia

GREAT AMEN

A-a-a-amen, alleluia,forever and ever, forever

alleluiaforever and ever amen.

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

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.

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

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

Velasquez: The Supper at Emmaus (1665)Velasquez: The Supper at Emmaus (1665)

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

– TotalTotal 66,987 67,15066,987 67,150

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 61,325Bank Balance end March 2011 1,216 17,900

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 pmSolidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. 342 4089

Please leave used specs in sacristyLicence to reproduce music Calamus 1324, CCL 1400354

RECESSIONALThine be the glory risen conquering Son

endless is the victory Christ over death has wonangels in bright raiment rolled the stone awaykept the folded grave clothes where thy body

layThine be the glory…..

Lo Jesus meets us risen from the tomblovingly 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…..

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 pmSolidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. 342 4089

Please leave used specs in sacristyLicence to reproduce music Calamus 1324, CCL 1400354