Hymn for the Entrance Procession
A Light Within The World
Verse 1
A light within the world
Yes, witnesses are we
To bear the light of Christ
For all the world to see.Chorus
We come with joy O Christ
In answer to Your call,
Through love we give all.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Verse 2
Your love and light O Lord,
You send us to impart
To those who know You not
Yet love You in their heart.Chorus
We come with joy O Christ
In answer to Your call,
Through love we give all.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Verse 3
Have mercy on the world,
That sin and strife may cease,
Extend Your reign, O Christ
You are the king of peace.Chorus
We come with joy O Christ
In answer to Your call,
Through love we give all.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Responsorial Psalm
Response
Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.O praise the Lord, all you nations,
acclaim him all you peoples!Response
Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.Strong is his love for us;
he is faithful for ever.Response
Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!Go, make disciples of all the nations.
I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.Alleluia!
Offertory Hymn
Because You Loved Us, Lord
(Prayer of St Francis Xavier)
Verse 1
With no hope of reward, nor seeking gain,
your praises we will sing.
Not to escape hell’s fire, nor to win heaven’s grace,
but because you loved us, Lord.Chorus
You are our God, you are our King,
let every heart sing out with joy.
You are the one, we’ve come to love more and more,
all because you loved us, Lord.Verse 2
For you embraced our souls, in all their sin,
upon the cross of love.
The nails, the spear, the pain, you endured the disgrace,
all because you loved us, Lord.Chorus
You are our God, you are our King,
let every heart sing out with joy.
You are the one, we’ve come to love more and more,
all because you loved us, Lord.Verse 3
Not wanting earthly riches, nor seeking fame,
your footsteps we will follow.
You suffered torment and grief, conquered death itself,
all because you loved us, Lord.Final Chorus
You are our God, you are our King,
let every heart sing out with joy.
You are the one, we’ve come to love more and more,
all because you loved us, Lord,
all because you loved us, Lord.
Hymn for Communion Procession
All Heaven Declares
Verse 1
All heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord
Who can compare with the beauty of the Lord?Chorus
Forever He will be the Lamb upon the throne
I gladly bow the knee and worship Him aloneVerse 2
I will proclaim the glory of the risen Lord
Who once was slain to reconcile man to God
Recessional Hymn
Arise, Shine
Verse 1
Martyrs and saints of old,
Venturing to far lands
to bring Christ to the peoples,
With courage and conviction,
With faith, and hope, and love.Verse 2
Send us your Spirit, Lord.
Set us aflame,
bringing light into the darkness,
Rekindle our hearts;
Enlighten our minds;
Inspire the works that magnify your name.Refrain
Arise, shine,
ignite with faith!
Go to all the nations,
give glory to His name.Arise, shine,
give light to the world, by your lives.
Cross the seas and oceans,
his mercy and love to proclaim.Verse 3
Look on our families, Lord.
Teach us your ways,
may we learn your truth and charity.
May peace reign on earth,
and harmony,
May all men see the face of God and live.Refrain
Arise, shine,
ignite with faith!
Go to all the nations,
give glory to His name.Arise, shine,
give light to the world, by your lives.
Cross the seas and oceans,
his mercy and love to proclaim.Bridge
Blessed Mother
intercede for us today.
Saints and angels,
holy men and women pray for us.Final Refrain
Arise, shine,
ignite with faith!
Go to all the nations,
give glory to His name.Arise, shine,
give light to the world, by your lives.
Cross the seas and oceans,
his mercy and love to proclaim.End
Cross the seas and oceans,
his mercy and love to proclaim.