Hymn for the Entrance Procession

A Call to Christians

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!

First Reading

A reading from the prophet Zephaniah
3:9-10, 14-20Yes, I will then give the peoples lips that are clean, so that all may invoke the name of Yahweh and serve him under the same yoke. From beyond the banks of the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants will bring me offerings.Shout for joy, daughter of Zion, Israel, shout aloud! Rejoice, exult with all your heart, daughter of Jerusalem! Yahweh has repealed your sentence; he has driven your enemies away. Yahweh, the king of Israel, is in your midst; you have no more evil to fear.When that day comes, word will come to Jerusalem: Zion, have no fear, do not let your hands fall limp. Yahweh your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will exult with joy over you, he will renew you by his love; he will dance with shouts of joy for you as on a day of festival.Return of the exiles I have taken away your misfortune, no longer need you bear the disgrace of it. I am taking action here and now against your oppressors. When that time comes I will rescue the lame, and gather the strays, and I will win them praise and renown when I restore their fortunes.When that time comes, I will be your guide, when that time comes, I will gather you in; I will give you praise and renown among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your fortunes under your own eyes, says Yahweh.Lector
The word of the Lord.All
Thanks be to God.

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.

Second Reading

A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians
9:16-19, 22-23I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it! If I had chosen this work myself, I might have been paid for it, but as I have not, it is a responsibility which has been put into my hands. Do you know what my reward is? It is this: in my preaching, to be able to offer the Good News free, and not insist on the rights which the gospel gives me.So though I am not a slave of any man I have made myself the slave of everyone so as to win as many as I could.For the weak I made myself weak: I made myself all things to all men in order to save some at any cost; and I still do this, for the sake of the gospel, to have a share in its blessings.Lector
The word of the Lord.All
Thanks be to God.

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

Let Us Exalt His Name Together

Verse 1
At all times I will bless Him
His praise will be in my mouth
My soul makes its boast in the Lord
The humble man will hear Him
The afflicted will be glad
And join with me to magnify the LordChorus
Let us exalt His name together forever
I sought the Lord, He heard me
And delivered me from my fears
Let us exalt His name together forever
Oh, sing His praises magnify the LordVerse 2
The angel of the Lord encamps
'Round those who fear His name
To save them and deliver them from harm
Though lions roar with hunger
We lack of no good thing
No wonder then we praise Him with our songChorus
Let us exalt His name together forever
I sought the Lord, He heard me
And delivered me from my fears
Let us exalt His name together forever
Oh, sing His praises magnify the LordVerse 3
Come children now and hear me
If you would see long life
Just keep your lips from wickedness and lies
Do good and turn from evil
Seek peace instead of strife
Love righteousness and God will hear You cryFinal Chorus
Let us exalt His name together forever
I sought the Lord, He heard me
And delivered me from my fears
Let us exalt His name together forever
Oh, sing His praises magnify the Lord
Oh, sing His praises magnify the Lord

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.