15th november 2015

Entrance antiphon

The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen We Gather

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

All: And with your spirit. We Gather

…Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy…Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy…Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercyPenitential act

May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

All: Amen.Penitential act

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth

peace to people of good will. We praise you, we

bless you, we adore you, The Gloria

we glorify you,we give you thanks for

your great glory,Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

The Gloria

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

The Gloria

you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on

us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our

prayer;The Gloria

you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have

mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you

alone are the Lord,The Gloria

you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of

God the Father. Amen.

The Gloria

Grant us, we pray, O Lord our God, the constant gladness of being devoted to you, for it is full and lasting happiness to

serve with constancy the author of all that is good.

The Collect

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: AmenThe Collect

The First Reading

A reading from the prophet Daniel

‘At that time Michael will stand up, the great prince

who mounts guard over your people. There is going to be a time of great distress, unparalleled since nations first came into existence.

When that time comes, your own people will be spared, all those whose names are found written in the Book. Of those who lie sleeping in the

dust of the earth many will awake, some to everlasting life, some to shame and everlasting disgrace. The learned will shine as brightly

as the vault of heaven, and those who have instructed many in virtue, as bright as stars for all eternity.’

The Word

of the Lord

Thanks be to God.

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in

you.The Psalm

O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup; it is you yourself who are my prize. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.

The Psalm

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in

you.The Psalm

And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even my body shall rest in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay.

The Psalm

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in

you.The Psalm

You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence, at your right hand happiness for ever.

The Psalm

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in

you.The Psalm

The Second Reading

A reading from the letter to the Hebrews

All the priests stand at their duties every day, offering

over and over again the same sacrifices which are quite incapable of taking sins away. He, on the other hand, has offered one single

sacrifice for sins, and then taken his place forever, at the right hand of God, where he is now waiting until his enemies are made into a

footstool for him. By virtue of that one single offering, he has achieved the eternal perfection of all whom he is sanctifying.

When all sins have been forgiven, there can be no more sin offerings.

The Word

of the Lord

Thanks be to God.

Alleluia, alleluia!Stay awake and stand ready, because you do not know the hour when the Son of Man is coming.Alleluia! Gospel Acclamation

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit. A Reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.

Glory to you, O Lord. The Gospel

Jesus said, ‘In those days, after the time of distress, the sun will be darkened, the moon will lose its brightness, the stars will come falling

from heaven and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great

power and glory; then too he will send the angels to gather his chosen from the four winds, from the ends of the world to the ends of heaven.

‘Take the fig tree as a parable: as soon as its twigs grow supple and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. So with you

when you see these things happening: know that he is near, at the very gates. I tell you solemnly, before this generation has passed away

all these things will have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.‘But as for that day or hour,

nobody knows it, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son; no one but the Father.’

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

The Apostles’ Creed

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,

The Apostles’ Creed

was crucified, died and was buried;he descended into hell;on the third day he rose again from the dead;

The Apostles’ Creed

he ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;

The Apostles’ Creed

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 Apostles’ Creed

the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting.

AmenThe Apostles’

Creed

Prayer of the Faithful

Celebrant: My brothers and sisters, we are gathered here in the name of Christ, and it is in his name that we

now present our petitions to the Father.

1. We pray for the whole Church, under the leadership of Pope

Francis, that it will bear clear witness to the presence and love of Christ in

the world. Lord hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

2. We pray for all those who are persecuted for their faith in Christ;

may they be given the gifts of perseverance, eloquence and

wisdom. Lord hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

3. Let us pray for those who are caught up in sinful situations - those who abuse or oppress others, those

entrapped in love of self, or money or power. May they turn from sin to the

Lord who offers life to all. Lord hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

4. Let us pray for those who need God’s especial care - for the sick, for

victims of violence, prejudice and poverty. May they receive the justice from God for which they long.

Lord hear us

All: Lord graciously hear us

5. Let us pray for those who have died, especially those who have died violently or unexpectedly, that they

were ready to be enfolded in the arms of Christ. Lord hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

6. Let us pray in silence that we learn to recognise the tasks that God

lays before us. We pray especially for the intentions mentioned in our

Book.

Our Lady is the Mother of the Church and shows her care for us all by her

prayers. We join our prayers with hers as we say:

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed

art thou among women, and blessed

is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our

death. Amen.

Celebrant: Loving Father, we thank you for your constant loving care.

When we face the hardships of life, keep us faithful to you and lead us to

the fullness of life that you have promised. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life.

All: Blessed be God for ever.Presentation and preparation of the

Gifts

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands it will become our spiritual drink.

All: Blessed be God for ever.Presentation and preparation of the

Gifts

Pray, my brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may

be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

All: 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.

Grant, O Lord, we pray, that what we offer in the sight of your majesty

may obtain for us the grace of being devoted to you and gain us the prize of everlasting happiness. Through

Christ our Lord.

All: Amen Prayer over the offerings

The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit.Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is right and just. Preface

Dialogue

Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full

of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who

comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your

Resurrection until you come again.

Memorial Acclamation

Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever.

All: Amen!

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed

be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy

will be done,on earth as it is in

heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive thosewho trespass

against us.

And lead us not into

temptation,but deliver us

from evil.

Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, and useless worry, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.

Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles, Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church,

and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen

The Peace of the Lord be with you always.

And with your spirit.

Let us offer each other the sign of peace

We Share God’s Peace

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.Fraction of the Bread

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.

Invitation to Communion

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

Invitation to Communion

Lord, let me see your face, know your heart and

experience your love in my life. Strengthen in me the

precious gift of faith. I believe Lord, help my unbelief. Amen.

We have partaken of the gifts of this sacred mystery, humbly imploring, O

Lord, that what your Son commanded us to do in memory of him may bring us growth in charity. Through Christ our

Lord.All: Amen

Prayer after communion

The Lord be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

Final Blessing

May almighty God bless you,the Father, and the Son,and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.Final Blessing

The mass is ended, go in peace and proclaim the Gospel of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.Dismissal