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Sign
of the Cross
Greeting
Jesus
is risen! He is alive!
Let us then feast with joy in the presence of the Lord.
And may this joy be with you! R./ And also with you.
Introduction
Option
A
This is a day for celebration.
This is the day when Christ our Brother
broke the chains of death and rose in triumph from the grave.
He did this, not just for himself, but for all of us.
He wants us to share in his victory over sin and death.
Let us pause to reflect on this great mystery. (pause)
Lord Jesus, through your resurrection
you free us from our sins.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus,
through your resurrection you free us
from the power of death.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, through your resurrection you enable us to live
in the freedom of the children of God.
Lord, have mercy.
Option B
Jesus is risen! He is alive!
This is the day the Lord has made!
Let us be glad and rejoice!
We can celebrate Easter with deep joy…
the same joy which transformed the dejected friends
of Jesus and transformed their lives
when they realized that he had overcome death
and would live with them forever.
Lord Jesus, you are the Christ, the Paschal Lamb,
who has been sacrificed.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you have been raised by the Father to new life.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you raise the dead to new life in the Spirit.
Lord, have mercy.
Opening
Prayer
For
Morning and Noon Masses
Option A
God of undying life,
by your mighty hand
you raised up Jesus from the grave
and appointed him judge of the living and the dead.
Confer on all the baptized
the power flowing from his resurrection,
that we may proclaim near and far
the pardon and peace you give us.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
first-born from the dead,
who lives with you now and always
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. AMEN.
Option B
Lord God, this is the day that you have made!
Raising Jesus from the dead,
and raising us with him,
you have fashioned for yourself a new people,
washed in the waters of baptism,
sealed with the gift of the Spirit,
and invited to the banquet of the Lamb!
Prepare our hearts, Lord,
to celebrate this Easter festival with great joy.
We ask this through your Son,
our Passover and our Peace,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. AMEN.
Evening
[When gospel from Luke 24: 13-35 is read]
O God of wonders,
you made this day for joy and gladness.
Let the risen Lord abide with us this evening,
opening the Scriptures to us
and breaking bread in our midst.
Set our hearts aflame and open our eyes,
that we may see in his sufferings
all that the prophets foretold
and recognize him at this table,
the Christ now entered into glory,
who lives with you now and always
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. AMEN.
N.B.
Presiders please note that at evening Masses
the Gospel of the 3rd Sunday of Easter,
Cycle
A (the Emmaus Story) may be used.
Liturgy
of the Word
Homily
Renewal
of Baptismal Promises
Priest:
Dear friends
Through the paschal mystery
we have been buried with Christ in baptism,
so that we may rise with him to a new life.
Now that we have completed our Lenten observance,
let us renew the promises we made in baptism
when we rejected Satan and his works,
and promised to serve God faithfully
in his holy Catholic Church.
And so:
(The assembly's responses are flashed on the screen.)
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Priest:
Do
you reject Satan?
All: Yes,
I do.
Priest:
And
all his works?
All: Yes,
I do.
Priest:
And
all his empty promises?
All: Yes,
I do.
Then the priest continues:
Priest:
Do
you believe that everything created by God is good
and that the whole universe is a song of praise to God?
All: Yes,
I do believe.
Priest:
Do
you believe that we human beings are made intelligent and
free in the image and likeness of God?
All: Yes,
I do believe.
Priest:
Do
you believe that we are responsible for protecting, caring for,
and enhancing the earth and all of God's creation?
All: Yes,
I do believe.
Priest:
Do
you believe that God sent His beloved Son Jesus, to show us
the depth of His love, and reveal to us how we become fully human
and alive - as he was - in and through our loving and forgiving one
another?
All: Yes,
I do believe.
Priest:
Do
you believe that the Church is the community of disciples of
Jesus, united in faith, hope and love for the life of the world?
All: Yes,
I do believe.
Priest:
Do
you believe that the Spirit of God is alive and active in our world
and in all its peoples, challenging us to bring unity where there
is division, healing where there is brokenness, calling us from
selfishness and sin in order to renew the face of the earth?
All: Yes,
I do believe.
SPRINKLING
Priest:
God
has given us new birth through the waters of Baptism
and the outpouring of the Spirit.
Comentator: Please
make the 'Sign of the Cross' while you
are being sprinkled with water.
Presider and Acolyte - with container - go down
the center aisle and sprinkle the people who make the 'Sign of the
Cross' at the appropriate time. Lay Assistants go to their designated
areas. The Choir, who have been humming in the background, now gradually
raise the volume and sing the words of 'NEW LIFE'. Other suitable
songs like e.g. ISANG PANANAMPALATAYA may be added.
Since the 'Profession of Faith' has been incorporated
in the earlier Rite, the CREDO can be omitted.
The PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL (because of the length of earlier Ceremonies)
may be omitted.
PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL
P
Let
us lift up our hearts to the Father who, through Baptism,
has made us
his children. With confidence, let us address
our petitions
to him as we pray.
With
confidence we pray:
CM
Lord, hear us in
your love. (Please repeat)
- For
all Christians throughout the world: (pause)
that they may experience the joy of Christ's
victory over death and sin. We pray in faith:
- For
our civil authorities; (pause)
that they may die to their personal and narrow interests
and work for the common good,
so that our nation can prosper
and there will be no more poor among us.
We pray in faith:
- For
all of us gathered here today: (pause)
that the joy experienced by Mary at the sight of her risen Son
may deepen our faith in the resurrection
and fill our lives with the peace that Easter brings.
We pray in faith:
- May
our beloved dead enter the glory of heaven
where Christ, the firstborn from the dead, has preceded us.
We pray in faith:
[The
Presider may add a Petition that is local / relevant]
P God
our Father, the power of this day drives away all evil,
washes away all guilt,
restores lost innocence,
brings joy to those who
mourn,
casts out hatred,
and brings peace.
Grant that all we have asked
for
may be granted in the mighty
name of Jesus,
the Risen Lord. AMEN.
Prayer
over the Gifts
Option
A
All holy God,
You invite us to stand around your throne and worship you,
for our robes have been washed clean in the blood of the Lamb.
Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed,
and is risen from the dead.
Bless us now, in this time and place,
and join us to him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. AMEN.
Option B
Creator of awesome beauty and abundance,
your saving plan has brought us
to the glory of this day.
You gather us around this table
to celebrate the Easter meal of Jesus, your Son.
We set before you this bread and wine,
gifts of your holy people.
Bring to perfection
the saving work you have begun in us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Invitation
to the Lord’s Prayer
Option
A
As sons and daughters of the Father
let
us pray to him the prayer
taught us by our risen Lord. Our Father ...
Option B
United by baptism with Jesus, our risen Lord,
let the joy of the Spirit cry out in us
as we pray the words of Jesus: Our Father ...
Deliver
us Lord
Option
A
Deliver us, Lord, from every evil:
from darkness, from sin;
keep us faithful to our alleluias,
as we wait, joyful in hope,
for the full, final coming
of our risen and triumphant Lord, Jesus Christ.
Option B
Deliver us, Lord, from every evil
and grant us in our day
the peace which our Lord Jesus brought to the apostles
on Easter Day.
To make us into a new people
keep us free from sin
and strengthen us to face the trials of life,
as we await in hope the coming in glory of the Risen Lord,
our Savior Jesus Christ.
Prayer
for Peace
Option
A
Lord Jesus, Christ,
on that first Easter Day
while the disciples were gathered behind closed doors;
- gathered in fear and shame -
you came and stood among them and said,
"Peace be with you".
Give us the same joy that you gave to them
and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom
where you live for ever and ever. AMEN.
May the joy and peace of the Risen Lord
be with you always.
Option
B
Lord Jesus Christ,
on
the evening of that first Easter
you appeared to your frightened and disheartened disciples
and said to them:
'Peace be with you.'
Then you showed them your wounded hands and side,
and they were filled with joy.
Grant that we who have heard the message of Easter,
may enjoy the peace and unity of your kingdom
where you live for ever and ever. AMEN.
May the peace which Christ brought to his apostles
be with you always.
Exchange
of Peace
Option A.
Let us now offer the Master's greeting to one another.
Option B.
Today in Russian Churches Christians greet one another like this.
One person says: Christ is Risen!
And the neighbor replies: Christ is truly risen!
Let this be our greeting to one another today.
Optional
Prayer to accompany the ‘Breaking of Bread’
P
On that first Easter Day
"While Jesus
was at table with them,
he took the bread
and blessed and broke it,
and gave it to them.
And their eyes were
opened
and they recognized
him
in the breaking
of bread." [Luke 24:30-31]
A LAMB OF GOD.....
Invitation
to Communion
Option
A
This is Christ, the true Lamb who was slain,
who died so that we might live.
Blessed are we who have been invited
to the Banquet of the Lamb.
Lord, I am not worthy…
Option B
This is the risen Lord,
our Paschal Lamb that was slain.
Happy are we if we can recognize him
in the broken bread and shared cup
that we receive at this altar-table.
Lord, I am not worthy…
Prayer
after Communion
Option
A
God of Peace,
we thank you for Jesus,
whom you raised from the dead.
He who loves us is alive.
Give us the eyes of faith
to see that all we are
and all we do
has a meaning and a purpose,
By your Holy Spirit,
keep us faithful to our baptismal promises,
and raise us up on the last day
with Jesus, your risen Son,
for he is Lord for ever and ever. AMEN
Option B
Father, we have heard the good news;
'Jesus your Son is risen' !
We who have been buried with him in the waters of Baptism
have been raised with him to new life
and have eaten at his table.
By the power of your Spirit,
keep us faithful to our baptismal promises;
make us into a new people
and raise us up on the last day
to be with Jesus, your Risen Son,
for he is Lord for ever and ever. AMEN
Solemn
Blessing
Option
A.
May the almighty Father
deliver you from the power of darkness
into the kingdom of his love. AMEN.
May Christ who was raised from the dead
help you walk in newness of life. AMEN.
May the Spirit of the risen Christ send you forth
to be witnesses to the power of God's love. AMEN.
May almighty God bless you,
+ Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. AMEN.
Option B
Through the resurrection of his Son,
God has granted us healing.
May he fulfill his promises
and bless you with eternal life. AMEN.
You have celebrated the resurrection of Christ.
May you come with joy to the feast that lasts for ever. AMEN.
You have mourned for Christ's sufferings;
now you celebrate the joy of his resurrection. AMEN.
May almighty God bless you,
+ the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. AMEN.
Dismissal
Option
A
Jesus is risen.
Sin and death are conquered.
Go forth from this Church with confidence and joy,
to love and serve the Lord.
Option B
Go and bear witness to the Risen Lord
by your loving, joyful life. Alleluia! Alleluia!
All Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
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