Hymn for the Entrance Procession
Loving and Forgiving
Chorus
Loving and forgiving are You, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are You.Verse 1
All my being, bless the Lord,
bless the holy name of God.
All my being, bless the Lord,
remembering the goodness of God.Chorus
Loving and forgiving are You, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are You.Verse 2
God forgives us all our sins,
healing those who live in pain;
Saving us from final death,
God fills us with goodness and love.Chorus
Loving and forgiving are You, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are You.Verse 3
Good and gracious is the Lord,
slow to anger, rich in love.
God remembers not our sin,
forgiving and loving is God.Chorus
Loving and forgiving are You, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are You.Verse 4
As heaven soars above the earth,
so great the love of God for us.
As far as east is from the west,
the Lord takes our sins from us.Chorus
Loving and forgiving are You, O Lord;
slow to anger, rich in kindness,
loving and forgiving are You.
Responsorial Psalm
Response
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
where he gives me repose.
Near restful waters he leads me,
to revive my drooping spirit.Response
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.He guides me along the right path;
he is true to his name.
If I should walk in the valley of darkness
no evil would I fear.
You are there with your crook and your staff;
with these you give me comfort.Response
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.You have prepared a banquet for me
in the sight of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil;
my cup is overflowing.Response
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me
all the days of my life.
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell
for ever and ever.Response
In the Lord’s own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!The Word was made flesh and lived among us:
to all who did accept him
he gave power to become children of God.Alleluia!
Offertory Hymn
Sing To The Mountains
Refrain
Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea.
Raise your voices, lift your hearts.
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let all the earth rejoice.Verse 1
I will give thanks to you, my Lord.
You have answered my plea.
You have saved my soul from death.
You are my strength and my song.Refrain
Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea.
Raise your voices, lift your hearts.
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let all the earth rejoice.Verse 2_
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us be glad and rejoice.
Death has lost and all is life.
Sing of the glory of God.Refrain
Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea.
Raise your voices, lift your hearts.
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let all the earth rejoice.
Hymn for Communion Procession
In Moments Like These
Verse
In moments like these I sing out a song
I sing out a love song to Jesus
In moments like these I lift up my hands
I lift up my hands to the LordChorus
Singing I love You Lord
Singing I love You Lord
Singing I love You Lord
I love You
You Are Near
Refrain
O Lord, I know you are near
Standing always at my side
You guard me from the foe
And you lead me in ways everlastingVerse 1
Lord, you have searched my heart
And you know when I sit and when I stand
Your hand is upon me,
protecting me from death,
Keeping me from harm.Refrain
O Lord, I know you are near
Standing always at my side
You guard me from the foe
And you lead me in ways everlastingVerse 2
Where can I run from your love?
If I climb to the heavens you are there
If I fly to the sunrise
or sail beyond the sea,
Still I'd find you there.Refrain
O Lord, I know you are near
Standing always at my side
You guard me from the foe
And you lead me in ways everlastingVerse 3
You know my heart and its ways
you who formed me before I was born
In secret of darkness
before I saw the sun,
In my mother's womb.Refrain
O Lord, I know you are near
Standing always at my side
You guard me from the foe
And you lead me in ways everlastingVerse 4
Marvellous to me are your works;
How profound are your thoughts, my Lord.
Even if I could count them,
They number as the stars,
You would still be there.Refrain
O Lord, I know you are near
Standing always at my side
You guard me from the foe
And you lead me in ways everlasting
Recessional
Though The Mountains May Fall
Refrain
Though the mountains may fall and the hills turn to dust
Yet the love of the Lord will stand
As a shelter for all who will call on His name
Sing the praise and the glory of GodVerse 1
Could the Lord ever leave you?
Could the Lord forget his love?
Though a mother forsake her child, He will not abandon youRefrain
Though the mountains may fall and the hills turn to dust
Yet the love of the Lord will stand
As a shelter for all who will call on his name
Sing the praise and the glory of GodVerse 2
Should you turn and forsake Him
He will gently call your name
Should you wander away from Him
He will always take you backRefrain
Though the mountains may fall and the hills turn to dust
Yet the love of the Lord will stand
As a shelter for all who will call on his name
Sing the praise and the glory of God
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As He swore to your fathers
When the flood destroyed the land
He will never forsake you
He will swear to you againRefrain
Though the mountains may fall and the hills turn to dust
Yet the love of the Lord will stand
As a shelter for all who will call on his name
Sing the praise and the glory of God