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PENTECOST(Greek: 50th = 50th day since

Easter)

2010

Special Collection for Papal Visit

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RECESSIONALCome Holy Ghost creator comefrom thy bright heavenly throne

come take possession of our heartsand make them all thine own.

Thou who are called the Paracletebest gift of God above

the living spring the living firesweet unction and true love.

Thou who are sevenfold in thy gracefinger of God’s right hand

his promise teaching little onesto speak and understand.

O guide our minds with thy blest lightwith love our hearts inflame

and with thy strength which ne’er decaysconfirm our mortal frame.

Far from us drive our deadly foetrue peace unto us bring

and through all perils lead us safebeneath thy sacred wing.

Through thee may we the Father knowand thee the eternal Son

and thee the Spirit of them bothThrice blessed three in one.All glory to the Father be

with his coequal Sonthe same to thee great Paraclete

while endless ages run

PENITENTIAL RITE

Spoken

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GLORIAGlory to God, glory to God

Glory to the Father (repeat)To Him be glory forever (repeat)

Alleluia Amen (repeat)Alleluia Amen (repeat)

Glory to God, glory to GodSon of the Father (repeat)…..

Glory to God, glory to GodGlory to the Spirit (repeat)…..

THE WORD

keeps our thoughts on the gift of the Spirit promised by Jesus

FIRST READING

ACTS OF APOSTLES 2. 1 - 11 The Apostles celebrate the 50th

day after Passover

Psalm 103: Response

Send forth your Spirit LordSend your Spirit, renew the

earthSend forth your Spirit LordRenew the face of the earth

EPISTLE

GALATIANS 5. 16 - 25Be guided by the Spirit

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia (Gregorian)

GOSPEL

JOHN 16. 12 – 15

The Spirit will guide you

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?

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

There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated good cause.

TODAY FOR PAPAL VISITIf 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.

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SUNDAY MASS 10 & 6pm in English6 Vigil & 12 noon in PolishDAILY 12 30 except Sat.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILITATION 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…..

SANCTUSHoly, holy, holy LordGod 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

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH

Christ has died, Christ is risen,

Christ will come again

GREAT 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

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

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 PROCESSION

The Spirit of the Lord is now upon me

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me

El Greco: PentecostEl Greco: Pentecost

NOVENA FOR THE GIFT OF THE SPIRIT UPON THE CHURCH

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of the faithfulEnkindle in us the fire of your divine love

Send forth your Spirit:And we shall renew the face of the earth

Let us prayO 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

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 ticketedARCHDIOCESE Day for Carers Wed 26 May 10 15 Cathedral Hall

www.beingcatholic.org.uk HARD COPY IN PORCH

SVdP 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s PresbyteryASCENT GROUP 3rd Tuesday of month 1 pm Café Simon

PARISH COUNCIL 1st Monday of 3rd month 7 pm

Church open daily 8 am – 6 pmSolidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. Tel: 342 4089

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RECESSIONAL

All over the world, the Spirit is moving

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 ticketedARCHDIOCESE Day for Carers Wed 26 May 10 15 Cathedral Hall

www.beingcatholic.org.uk HARD COPY IN PORCH

SVdP 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s PresbyteryASCENT GROUP 3rd Tuesday of month 1 pm Café Simon

PARISH COUNCIL 1st Monday of 3rd month 7 pm

Church open daily 8 am – 6 pmSolidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. Tel: 342 4089

Calamus licence to reproduce music no 1324