Through him, with the Angels and all the Saints, we sing the hymn of your praise, as without end we acclaim: 101
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY 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. 102
Please kneel. Non-Catholics may be seated. 103
You are indeed holy, O Lord, the fount of all holiness. Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray, by sending down your spirit upon them like the dewfall, so that they may become for us the Body and ☩ Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. 104
At the time He was betrayed and entered willingly into his Passion, He took bread and, giving thanks, broke it and gave it to His disciples, saying: 105
TAKETHIS,ALL OFYOU, AND EAT OF IT, FORTHIS IS MY BODY, WHICHWILL BEGIVEN UP FORYOU. 106
In a similar way, when supper was ended, He took the chalice and, once more giving thanks, He gave it to His disciples, saying: 107
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, 108
WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME. 109
THE MYSTERY OF FAITH All: We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. 110
Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you. 111
Humbly we pray that, by partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit. Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity, 112
together with Francis, our Pope and William our Bishop and all the clergy. Be mindful also, Lord, of Chuan Rong & Kerin, whom you have brought to their wedding day, so that by your grace they may abide in mutual love and in peace. Remember also our brothers and sisters 113
who have fallen asleep in the hope of the Resurrection, and all who have died in your mercy: welcome them into the light of your face. Have mercy on us all, we pray, that with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, 114
with blessed Joseph her spouse, with all the blessed Apostles, and all the Saints who have pleased you throughout the ages, we may merit to be coheirs to eternal life, and may praise and glorify you through your Son, Jesus Christ. 115
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. 116
THE LORD’S PRAYER Please stand. 117
Celebrant: At the Saviour’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say: 118
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 119
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. 120
THE NUPTIAL BLESSING Celebrant: Now let us humbly invoke God’s blessing upon this bride and groom, that in his kindness he may favour with his help those on whom he has bestowed the bond of Matrimony. 121
Blessed are you, Lord God, creator and sustainer of the human race, who in the union of husband and wife have left a true image of your love. 122
May your abundant blessing, Lord, come down upon this bride, Kerin, and upon Chuan Rong, her companion for life, and may the power of your Holy Spirit set their hearts aflame from on high, 123
so that, living out together the gift of Matrimony, they may be known for the integrity of their conduct and be recognised as virtuous parents. 124
In happiness may they praise you, O Lord, in sorrow may they seek you out; may they have the joy of your presence to assist them in their toil, and know that you are near 125
to comfort them in their need; and after a happy old age, together with the circle of friends that surrounds them, may they come to the Kingdom of Heaven. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. 126
SIGN OF PEACE Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be with you always. All: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Let us offer each other the sign of peace. 127
BREAKING OF THE BREAD Celebrant: May this mingling of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us who receive it. 128
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us. (2x) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace. 129
Please kneel. Non-Catholics may be seated. 130
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. 131
All: Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. 132
Please note that Holy Communion is for baptised Catholics only. 133
COMMUNION HYMN Seed Scattered and Sown 134
SEED, SCATTERED AND SOWN Chorus Seed, scattered and sown, wheat, gathered and grown, bread, broken and shared as one, the living bread of God. Vine, fruit of the land, wine, work of our hands, one cup that is shared by all; the living cup, the living bread of God Seed, Scattered and sown (1/7)
Verse 1 Is not the bread we break a sharing in our Lord? Is not the cup we bless the blood of Christ out poured? Seed, Scattered and sown (2/7)
Seed, Scattered and sown (3/7) Chorus Seed, scattered and sown, wheat, gathered and grown, bread, broken and shared as one, the living bread of God. Vine, fruit of the land, wine, work of our hands, one cup that is shared by all; the living cup, the living bread of God.
Verse 2 The seed which falls on rock will wither and will die. The seed within good ground will flower and have life. Seed, Scattered and sown (4/7)
Seed, Scattered and sown (5/7) Chorus Seed, scattered and sown, wheat, gathered and grown, bread, broken and shared as one, the living bread of God. Vine, fruit of the land, wine, work of our hands, one cup that is shared by all; the living cup, the living bread of God.
Verse 3 As wheat upon the hills was gathered and was grown, so may the church of God be gathered into one. Seed, Scattered and sown (6/7)
Seed, Scattered and sown (7/7) Chorus Seed, scattered and sown, wheat, gathered and grown, bread, broken and shared as one, the living bread of God. Vine, fruit of the land, wine, work of our hands, one cup that is shared by all; the living cup, the living bread of God.
COMMUNION HYMN In Bread We Bring You, Lord 142
IN BREAD WE BRING YOU, LORD Verse 1 In bread we bring you, Lord, our bodies’ labour. In wine we offer you our spirits’ grief. We do not ask you, Lord, who is my neighbour? But stand united now, one in belief In Bread We Bring You Lord (1/4)
Verse 1 (cont’d) Oh we have gladly heard your Word, your holy Word, and now in answer, Lord, our gifts we bring. Our selfish hearts make true, our failing faith renew, our lives belong to you, our Lord and King. In Bread We Bring You Lord (2/4)
Verse 2 The bread we offer you is blessed and broken, and it became for us our spirits’ food. Over the cup we bring your Word is spoken; make it your gift to us, Your healing blood. In Bread We Bring You Lord (3/4)
Verse 2 (cont’d) Take all that daily toil plants in our heart’s poor soil, take all we start and spoil, each hopeful dream, the chances we have missed, the graces we resist, Lord, in your Eucharist, take and redeem. In Bread We Bring You Lord (4/4)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Celebrant: Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the power of the Sacrament we have received may find growth in these your servants and that the effects of the sacrifice we have offered may be felt by us all. 147
Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. 148
BLESSING/CONCLUDING RITE Celebrant: May God the eternal Father keep you of one heart in love for one another, that the peace of Christ may dwell in you and abide always in your home. All: Amen. 149
Celebrant: May you be blessed in your children, have solace in your friends and enjoy true peace with everyone. All: Amen. 150