Sign
of the Cross
Greeting
Blessed be the
Lord Jesus,
the Bread that gives life to the world.
May his grace and peace be with you all.
Introduction
and Litany of Praise
Option
A
We are the People of God journeying in faith towards the Promised
Land of
eternal life. We need food for the journey. We receive this food in
the
Eucharist where we are nourished by the word of God and the bread
of life.
Lord Jesus, you nourish our minds with the bread of faith.
Lord, have mercy.
You nourish our spirits with the bread of hope.
Christ, have mercy.
You nourish our hearts with the bread of love.
Lord, have mercy.
Option B
As we come to the Lord's table to be nourished by the Word and the
Eucharist, let us acclaim Jesus as our Lord and Savior. (pause)
Lord Jesus, you were moved to pity for the hungry crowd
and you multiplied bread to feed them:
Lord, have mercy.
Christ Jesus,
in the Eucharist you nourish us with your body and blood:
Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus,
you have prepared a banquet for us in your Father's kingdom:
Lord, have mercy.
Opening
Prayer
Option A [ICEL
- Year C]
You have
blessed all generations, O God most high,
in Jesus, our compassionate Savior,
for through him you invite us to your kingdom,
welcome us to your table,
and provide us with nourishment in abundance.
Teach us to imitate your unfailing kindness
and to build up Christ's body, the church,
by generously handing on to others
the gifts we have received from your bounty.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. AMEN
Option
B [LTP - Year C ]
Blessed
are you, God most high,
maker of heaven and earth,
whose covenant with Abraham
is a blessing of peace
for all peoples of the world,
and whose covenant in Jesus
nourishes and sustains
all who hunger for the bread of life.
As often as we eat the bread and drink the cup
that proclaim the Lord's death,
let the love of Christ compel us
to hand on to others,
the blessings we ourselves have received from your hands.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. AMEN.
Liturgy
of the Word
Homily
Credo
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS
P
We know that the Father loves us because he has lavished abundant
gifts upon us. Confident that he hears our prayers we present our
petitions before him.
Our
response is:
CM
Nourish your people,
Lord.
(Please repeat)
For the Church:
(pause)
that all Christians may live a truly eucharistic life,
a life of intimate union with Christ
and of humble loving service to one another: we pray:
For the lonely who hunger for the bread of companionship;
and the sick who hunger for the bread of good health:
the underfed who hunger for the bread that nourishes and sustains;
for all who hunger for the Bread of Life, we pray:
For the millions of refugees throughout the world. (pause)
May they receive the bread that they need;
May they also live in hope that one day they can return in safety
to their homeland: we pray:
For peace between peoples and nations;
that Israelis and Palestinians will stop their hostilities;
that warring factions in Iraq and elsewhere will respect each other's
right to exist;
we pray:
[The
Presider may add a Petition that is local / relevant]
P
Father, may the food we eat at this banquet satisfy all our hungers
and make us a strong and
united community in Christ.
We ask this in the name
of Jesus the Lord. AMEN.
During
the Presentation of the Gifts or while the Gifts are being placed
upon the Altar
So that the words may be heard there should
not be any singing;
gentle background music may help.
P
Blessed
are you, Creator God.
You
give us this BREAD,
the
bread shaped by our hands,
the
bread of toil and pain,
the
bread for sharing.
We
bring it before you:
let
it become the BREAD of our feast,
food
for our journey,
and
the bread of life.
A
Blessed
be God forever.
P
Blessed
are you, Creator God.
You
give us this WINE,
fruit
of the work of many hands,
the
wine of joy and song.
We
bring it before you:
let
it become the WINE of our celebration,
the
wine of the everlasting Kingdom.
A
Blessed
be God forever.
Prayer
over the Gifts
Our God and Father,
as a meal brings a family together
and is a sign of unity,
let your Son keep us together
in friendship, peace
and a common concern for the poor and needy.
We ask this through him
who gives himself to us and stays with us,
Jesus Christ, your Son and our Lord for ever. AMEN.
Intro
to the Lord's Prayer
Before receiving
the Bread of life,
let us pray the table prayer which Jesus himself has taught us:
Deliver
us Lord
Deliver us, Lord,
from every evil,
and grant us peace in our day.
Through the body and blood of your Son
free us from selfishness and sin.
Give us the will to feed a hungry world,
as we work in joyful hope
for the coming in glory
of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Rite
of Peace
St Paul said:
"We who are many are one body,
for we all partake of the one bread."
Lord, grant that by partaking in this sacred meal,
we may grow in unity
and enjoy the peace of your kingdom
where you live forever and ever.
Sign
of Peace
Let us
now express the unity we have in Christ with those beside us.
Optional
Prayer to accompany the ‘Breaking of Bread’
P
While breaking the bread the Presider says aloud:
The bread that
we break:
do we not share
in the body of Christ
when we eat this
bread?
While
putting a particle of bread into the cup he says aloud:
The Cup of Blessing
for which we give thanks to God:
do we not share
in the blood of Christ
when we drink
from this cup?
A LAMB OF GOD.....
Invitation
to Communion
[Holding up the Ciborium the Presider says:]
This is the bread
come down from heaven;
whoever eats of it will never die.
[He now holds up the Chalice and says:]
This is the cup of eternal life;
whoever drinks of it will live forever.
[Now, displaying the two receptacles,
he says:]
Come now and receive the body and blood of Christ.
Lord,
I am not worthy…
Optional
Prayer to accompany the 'Breaking of Bread' - Longer Version
The 'Lamb of God ' is omitted.
Legend: Presiding Priest (PP); Presider's
Assistant-Right (PAR); Assistant on Left (PAL)
PAR and PAL ( carrying 2 empty ciboria) join Presider at the Altar
at the beginning of the Prayer for Peace. PAL places one empty ciborium
in front of Presider. When Presider takes up large bread, PAL removes
the Bread plate. Presider now proceeds to break the large bread into
the empty ciborium while praying slowly:
PP God, Provider and Sustainer of life,
we ask that in the breaking of this
bread
our eyes may be opened
so that we may recognize the presence
of your Son among us.
PAL [holding up the bread
plate PAL says]
The bread that we break:
do we not share in the body of Christ
when we eat this bread?
[He begins putting some of
consecrated Bread into the other empty ciborium.]
PP Because there is the one bread,
all of us, though many, are one body;
for we all share the same loaf.
PAR [holding up the chalice PAR
says]
The Cup of Blessing for which we give
thanks to God:
do we not share in the blood of Christ
when we drink from this cup?
ALL When we eat this bread and drink this cup
we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,
until you come in glory. [sung
if possible]
PP [Holding up the Ciborium he says:]
This is the bread come down from heaven;
whoever eats of it will never die.
[He now holds up the Chalice and
says:]
This is the cup of eternal life;
whoever drinks of it will live forever.
[Now, displaying the two receptacles
he says:]
Come now and receive the body and blood
of Christ.
ALL Lord, I am not worthy.... shall be healed.
The Presider distributes Sacred
Bread to each Minister in turn.
He may request PAR to give the chalice to each Minister.
On this feast it would be good to 'give' the chalice rather than have
each one 'serve himsel
Prayer
after Communion
Lord Jesus Christ,
you give us your body and blood in the Eucharist
as a sign that even now we share your life.
May we come to possess it completely
in the kingdom where you live for ever and ever. AMEN.
Solemn
Blessing
May the Father
shower you with his goodness. AMEN.
May the Son feed you with his love. AMEN.
May the Spirit support you with his strength. AMEN.
And may the blessing
Dismissal
Go in peace.
And may the Body and Blood of Christ be your strength and joy.
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