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Lord God, heavenly King, P. Thanks be to God. The Prayer of the Faithful (or Bidding Prayer) Blessing
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks, Gospel Procession (Acclamation) After each Bidding or Intercession each of which ends The whole congregation joins Christ in acknowledging
(See the prayer tor today in the Parish Bulletin). We believe in one God, Prayer of Praise, blessing, thanksgiving and
P. Blessed be God for ever.
the Father, the Almighty, acclamation
At the end ol the prayer, the people make it their own Maker of heaven and earth,
The priest bows and says quietly:
by responding: of all that is, seen and unseen. The Eucharistic Prayer continues. After the elevation
Lord Gad, we ask you to receive us and be pleased with of the chalice, the Celebrant sings or says:
P. Amen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
the only Son of God, the sacrifice we offer you with humble and contrite hearts. They respond with one of the following:
LITURGY OF THE WORD eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light, Hand Washing Doxology
The Liturgy of the Word consists of readings from the true God from true God,
scriptures; a homily , in which the minister explains begotten, not made, The priest washes his hands as an 1. Christ has died,
the readings; the Profession of Faith, the creed of God's of one Being with the Father.
people; and the Prayer of the Faithful or General Through him ail things were made. expression of his desire for inward Christ is risen,
Intercessions in which the people intercede for all For us men and tor our salvation
mankind. he came down from heaven: (All bow) purification, saying quietly: Christ will come again.
by the power of the Holy Spirit
(See the readings ot the day in the Parish Bulletin) he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse me 2. Dying you destroyed our death,
and was made man.
First Reading. from my sin. rising you restored our life.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
This is From the Old Testament or, during Eastertide, Prayer over the Gifts Lord Jesus, come in glory.
On the third day he rose again
from the Acts of the Apostles. At the end of the reading:
in accordance with the Scriptures;
The priest invites the people to join him in prayer: 3. When we eat this bread and drink this cup,
Reader This is the word of the Lord. he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father. (All stand) we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,
P. Thanks be to God. He will come again in glory to judge the living and
the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. C. Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice until you come in glory.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of
life who proceeds from the Father and the Son. may be acceptable to Gad, the almighty Father. 4. Lord, by your cross and resurrection
Responsorial Psalm. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped
and glorified. P. May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands you have set us free.
The Psalm is a reflection on the First Reading. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. for the praise and glory of his name, You are the Saviour of the world.
The Cantor sings or recites the psalm, We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of
sins. for our good, and the good of all his Church. The Great Amen
and the people respond. We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen The priest says the prayer over the gifts The Celebrant concludes the Eucharistic Prayer with:
Second Reading.
(See the prayer tor today in the Parish Bulletin) Through him, with him, in him,
The New Testament Reading is generally from the letters ol in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
the Apostles. It may be taken Irom the Acts ol the P.Amen all glory and honour is yours,
Apostles, or from the book of the Apocalypse. At the end: almighty Father, for ever and ever. P. Amen