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SONG: Let’s sing together. Take up your Cross https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAW5G8u-nWs

Lyrics: ChorusCome to me, all who labour and are heavy burdened,And I shall give you rest.Take up my yoke and learn from me,For I am meek and humble of heart.And you'll find rest, for your souls.Yes my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

SIGN OF THE CROSS: In name of the Father… OR Ki te ingoa…. Haere mai! Welcome Everyone. On Sunday we celebrate the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Listening to the readings now will help us to listen to them on Sunday.Discuss: In the first reading, a king who comes riding on a donkey. What do we know about donkeys?

Reader Let’s pray this litany together.Reader AllCome to me, Jesus, we come to youall of you who are tired and have heavy loads. Jesus, we come to youall of you who feel lonely or rejected Jesus, we come to youall of you who have lost someone special to you Jesus, we come to youall of you who think you are not good enough Jesus, we come to youand I will give you rest.  Jesus, we come to youAccept my work and learn from me. Jesus, we come to youI am gentle and humble in spirit. Jesus, we come to youYou will find rest for your souls.  Jesus, we come to youThe work that I ask you to accept is easy. Jesus, we come to youThe load I give you to carry is not heavy.” Jesus, we come to youCome to me, Jesus, we come to you

COLLECT The collect is a prayer near the beginning of Mass. First we are invited to pray, then in silence we pray for the things that are in our heart. Then the leader says the aloud the final part of the prayer. The silence is important for us.Kind God, you love us even while we are troubled and struggling. You encourage us, lift us up and fill us with gladness and joy. We pray that you will accept the prayers of our hearts, through Jesus Christ your Son who lives with you and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen. First READING: Zechariah 9:9-10 International Children’s Bible

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Family FridayA Liturgy of the Word in preparation for the 14 th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A

Preparing for Sunday July 5th

Prior activities for families: This video might be interesting background to the book of Zechariah - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_106IfO6Kc0 / what can you find out about donkeys? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc3eApKVaaw … https://www.coolkidfacts.com/donkey-facts-for-kids/ … / Craft a cross; paper, wood, shells – make it beautiful.Preparation – allow some time to prepare

Read through the outline beforehand Arrange seating and set a prayer focus in the centre. What symbols might be

appropriate for the readings? There are some links to open beforehand. Parents, please watch the videos after

the first reading before showing it to your children Share the reader role, practice beforehand, pause for commas and full-stops, avoid

VersesYou, God are my shepherd. I shall never be in need.Fresh and green are the meadows where you give me rest.

Beside peaceful waters you restore my true self;There you lead me to walk in the path of new life.

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Rejoice, people of Jerusalem.Shout for joy, people of Jerusalem.Your King is coming to you.He does what is right, and he saves.He is gentle and riding on a donkey.He is on the colt of a donkey.I will take away the chariots from Ephraimand the horses from Jerusalem.The bows used in war will be broken.The king will talk to the nations about peace.His kingdom will go from sea to sea,and from the Euphrates River to the ends of the earth.The Word of the LordALL Thanks be to GodSome things to talk about: What feelings does this reading talk about?Would you expect a king to ride on a donkey?What do you think this king is like?What are your thoughts about war?Are children affected by war; parents, please watch videos before showing it to your children and decide if it is appropriate for them to watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY7K6cYi9Uc OR, for older children or teens, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CkBqZS1jeo What does the reading say about war?

PSALM: After a time of talking, allow some time for silent reflection or meditation then dance along with this song/video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab1qhyWsiGg GOSPEL: Matthew 10:37-42 International Children’s BibleReaders can read alternate lines.Then Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. I praise you because you have hidden these things from the people who are wise and smart. But you have shown them to those who are like little children. Yes, Father, this is what you really wanted.“My Father has given me all things. No one knows the Son—only the Father knows the Son. And no one knows the Father—only the Son knows the Father. And the only people who will know about the Father are those whom the Son chooses to tell.“Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads. I will give you rest. Accept my work and learn from me. I am gentle and humble in spirit. And you will find rest for your souls. The work that I ask you to accept is easy. The load I give you to carry is not heavy.”The Gospel of the LordALL Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

Some things to talk about: What does the reading say Jesus is like?And what about, ‘Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.’

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(Remember to welcome all answers that are given, no-one needs to feel they got something wrong.)Follow the discussion with silence. Let some words go over and over in your mind.We had this video / song / dance last week. It’s appropriate this week too. Dance and sing along. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwipRcJO2E0

Prayer of the Faithful: In the prayer of the faithful, we pray for the needs of the whole world.READER - For the Church – that as the People of God we live lives of compassion, forgiveness, healing and love. (Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For leaders of nations – that they lead their people towards an appreciation of racial diversity.(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For Covid-19– that government’s work cooperatively to put in place restrictions that will end the pandemic. (Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For charity organisations and volunteers – that they will be supported in their good work and that their work will make them kind, compassionate and loving people.(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For people who are hurt by the breakdown of relationships – that they will be healed from the trauma of broken dreams and promises and find new ways for love to grow in their lives.(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

For all who are heavily burdened – that people who are grieving, that they will find rest in the comforting words and actions of friends, family and strangers.(Silence) Reader: E te Ariki All: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou.

READER: And now let us pray together as Jesus taught us: Choose Māori or EnglishMāori at this link https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/liturgy/mass-readings-in-te-reo/ 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 those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

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E to mātou Matua i te rangi,kia whakatapua tōu Ingoa,kia tae mai tōu rangatiratanga,…kia whakaritea tōu hiahiai te whenua, kia pērā anō i to te rangi.Hōmai ki a mātou āianeihe taro mā mātou mō tēnei rā.Whakakāhoretia ō mātou hara,me mātou e whakakore nei,i ngā hara o te hunga,e hara ana ki a mātou;kaua mātou e tukua, kia whakawaia,engari, whakaorangia, mātou i te kino.

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Discuss Having listened and talked about today’s readings, are there people or a group we would like to support in some way?READER: We are sent now to love and be kind to everyone we meet. Kia tau te rangimārie ki a koutou – Peace be with you. May God bless us and all the people we meet this week. All: Thanks be to God.

SONG: A song for you to enjoy: We Will Go; Waitoto Children’s Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCEGDkdXOcM

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