20th march 2016

Hosanna to the Son Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is of David; blessed is he who comes in the he who comes in the name of the name of the Lord, the King Lord, the King of Israel. of Israel.

Almighty ever-living God, who as an example of humility for the human

race to follow caused our Saviour to take flesh and submit to the cross,

graciously grant that we may heed his lesson of patient

The Collect

suffering and so merit a share in his Resurrection. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen The Collect

A reading from the Prophet Isaiah

The Lord has given mea disciple’s tongue.

So that I may know how to reply to the weariedhe provides me with speech.Each morning he wakes me to hear,

to listen like a disciple.The Lord has opened my ear.For my part, I made no resistance,neither did I turn away.

I offered my back to those who struck me,my cheeks to those who tore at my beard;I did not cover my face

against insult and spittle.The Lord comes to my help,so that I am untouched by the insults.

So, too, I set my face like flint;I know I shall not be shamed.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

All who see me deride me.They curl their lips, they loss

their heads. “He trusted in the Lord, let him save him; let him release him if this is his friend.

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

Many dogs have surrounded me, a band of the wicked beset me. They tear holes in my hands and my feet. I can count every one of my bones.

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

They divide my clothing among them. They cast lots for my robe. O Lord, do not leave me alone, my strength, make haste to help me!

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

I will tell of your name to my brethren and praise you where they are assembled. “You who fear the Lord give him praise; all sons of Jacob, give him glory. Revere him, Israel’s sons.”

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians.

His state was divine,yet Christ Jesus did not cling

to his equality with Godbut emptied himselfto assume the condition of a slaveand became as men are;

and being as all men are,he was humbler yet,even to accepting death,death on a cross.But God raised him high

and gave him the namewhich is above all other namesso that all beingsin the heavens, on earth and

in the underworld,should bend the knee at the name of Jesusand that every tongue should acclaim

Jesus Christ as Lord,to the glory of God the Father.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death, death on a cross. But God raised him high and gave him the name which is above all names. Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory!

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

The Gospel

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

Celebrant: Christ humbly prayed and entreated his Father in the anguish of his Passion, sorrowing for our sins. May our Father hear and answer our

prayers out of love for his Son, Jesus Christ.

1. We pray for the whole Church, especially for our Holy Father, Pope

Francis. May we all embrace the celebration of this Holy Week with a commitment to repent of past sins.

Lord, hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

2. We pray for those who hold public office, that they may appreciate that the things of this world have only passing

value, and realise the immortal destiny of man, which was gained by Christ's saving

death and resurrection. Lord, hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

3. Let us pray for those who make laws, interpret and administer them, asking that our common life may be

ordered in justice and mercy.Lord, hear us

All: Lord graciously hear us

4. We pray for ourselves, that we have the moral courage to proclaim

what is right, not following the opinions of those who surround us.

Lord, hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

5. We pray for all who have died; especially for those who die alone,

unloved and unwanted, that the Lord may receive them into his Kingdom.

Lord, hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

6. In silence we pray for freedom from the troubles that we hold deep in

our hearts. We pray for those mentioned in our Intentions Book….

Lord, hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

We turn to Mary, who shared the agony of her Son, 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: Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create in us

new and contrite hearts, that, lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, we may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect

forgiveness and peace. We ask this 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.

Through the Passion of your Only Begotten Son, O Lord, may our reconciliation with

you be near at hand, so that, though we do not merit it by our own deeds, yet by this sacrifice made once for all, we may feel

already the effects of your mercy. Through Christ our Lord.

All: AmenPrayer 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.

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, 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 always with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us offer one another a sign of 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

Nourished with these sacred gifts, we humbly beseech you, O Lord, that, just as through the death of your Son you have brought us to hope for what we

believe, so by his Resurrection you may lead us to where you call. Through Christ

our Lord. All: AmenPrayer 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