Morning Prayer with Mass: December 31st 2010
December 31, 2010
Christmastide : 31st December 2010
Morning Prayer with Mass
The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright
When Christ our Lord was born on Christmas night.
When Christ our Lord was born on Christmas night.
‘Twas Mary, daughter pure of holy Anne
That brought into this world The God made man
That brought into this world The God made man
She laid Him in a stall at Bethlehem.
The ass and oxen shared the roof with them.
The ass and oxen shared the roof with them.
Saint Joseph, too, was by to tend the Child
To guard him, and protect his mother mild.
To guard him, and protect his mother mild.
The angels hovered round and sung this song
Venite adoremus Dominum. Venite adoremus Dominum.
O God, come to our aid: O Lord, make haste to help us . . .
We sit for the psalm:
Psalm 62: O God, you are my God, for you I long.
O God, you are my God, for you I long, for you my soul is thirsting.
My body pines for you, my God, like a dry weary land without water.
O God, you are my God, for you I long.
I gaze on you in the sanctuary to see your strength and glory,
for your love is better than life itself; my lips will speak your praise.
O God, you are my God, for you I long.
On you I muse throughout the night, on my bed I remember you,
for you have been my refuge and your right hand holds me fast.
O God, you are my God, for you I long.
Glory to the Father, glory to the Son, Glory to the Holy Spirit
now and for ever. Amen,
O God, you are my God, for you I long.
Let us pray:
Lord, as the psalmist indicates
we long for what is good,
but our hearts are restless till they rest in you.
Sustain us in our quest for the beauty and completeness,
and the peace of your presence.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
To welcome the Gospel we sing
Alleluia, alleluia. At various times in the past, and in various different ways,
God spoke to our ancestors, God spoke to the prophets.
Now in our time he has spoken through his Son. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel
Intercessions
With humble confidence let us pray to Christ our Lord, whose glory appeared in the sight of all: – Lord, take pity on us.
Christ, you were born of the Father before time began, splendour of the Father’s glory, image of the Father’s being. By your word you keep all things in being: we beg you, by your Gospel make this day live. – Lord, take pity on us.
Christ, you were born into this world in the fulness of time, born for the salvation of the human race, born to bring freedom to every created thing: we beg you, give freedom to all. - Lord, take pity on us.
Christ, Son of one substance with the Father, Christ begotten before the creation of light itself, Christ born in Bethlehem in fulfilment of the Scriptures: we beg you, fill your Church with the light of poverty and detachment from material things. – Lord, take pity on us.
Christ, God and man, David’s Lord and David’s son, fulfilment of prophecies: we beg you, let the whole Israel recognise you as its Messiah. – Lord, take pity on us.
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,
but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.
I love thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,
and stand by my side until morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay
lose by me forever, and love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children in thy tender care,
and fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.
Sanctus – Memorial – Doxology
Agnus Dei
Communion:
Whoever eats this bread and drinks this cup
Will live in me and I in him, says the Lord, says the Lord.
After Communion:
The Saviour comes to free us from our foes,
from from evil hands, from those who wish us ill.
So God’s great love for all his chosen people
is thus fulfilled; in these our present times.
God’s sacred oath his covenant most holy
is called to mind, his promises made true.
At the end of the year we thank God for his goodness experienced in our lives and in the lives of those we love, and we ask for God’s strength for all who are experiencing hardship or difficulty of any kind – we sing some of the words of the Te Deum, written (it is said) by St Ambrose, sung initially (probably) at the Baptism of St Augustine in Milan in the 4th century and sung on important occasions ever since – including the end of the year.
God, we praise you! God, we bless you! God, we name you sovereign Lord! . . . . . . .
Copyright and Acknowledgements Psalm 62 : Words taken from The Psalms : A New Translation published by William Collins & Co Ltd (c) The Grail. Music (c) Gerry Fitzpatrick. Music of Gospel verse © Kevin Mayhew.. We bless the God and Father: taken from Ephesians 1: 3-10 and Benedictus © Stephen Eric Smyth & Gerry Fitzpatrick. God we praise thee: Words from Te Deum, (c) Christopher Idle. Jubilee Hymns. Graphic © Netta Ewing. Hymns reproduced with Calamus lic: 0262 and CCL lic no: 74396
Ecumenical Morning Prayer: 4th week of Advent 2010
December 28, 2010
Sherbrooke – St Gilbert’s and St Leo the Great Ecumenical Morning Prayer 4th Week of Advent 2010
Once our forebears watched and waited (Advent Carol (c) Michael Joncas 2010. Tune: Once in David’s Royal City)
O God, come to our aid: O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
World without end.
Amen.
We sit for the canticle :
We bless the God and Father : Canticle Ephesians 1: 3-10 (c) Stephen E Smyth with music (c) Gerry Fitzpatrick
We bless the God and Father of Jesus for he has blessed us freely in Christ.
He chose to lavish spiritual blessings from highest heaven.
All this through Christ.
Long before founding all of creation, God made his plan and chose us in Christ,
that we be holy, blameless and loving, children adopted.
All this through Christ.
God’s will is always that we might love him, source of all graces, witnessed in Christ;
love manifested, gift of redemption, pardon for sinners.
All this through Christ.
Out of his wisdom God chose to tell us his loving purpose, set forth in Christ:
time has its fullness, God and creation will be united.
All this through Christ.
Short reading: Jeremiah 30: 21, 22
The Lord says this: Their prince will come from Jacob, their ruler come from their own people.
I will let him come freely into my presence and he can come close to me.
And you shall be my people and I will be your God.
Reflection
Benedictus: Now bless the God of Israel (Words John Bell (c) WGRG)
Intercessions
Christ our redeemer is coming to bring us his grace and restore us to righteousness.
Full of rejoicing let us say once again: – Come, Lord Jesus.
The prophets of old foretold your birth in the flesh: strengthen the virtues that are born within us.
– Come, Lord Jesus.
Give us this gift: that, proclaiming your good news, we may attain salvation in you.
– Come, Lord Jesus. –
You came to heal the contrite of heart: we are feeble, give us strength.
– Come, Lord Jesus. –
You deigned to come to reconcile the world to yourself:
when you come again in judgement, free us from pain and punishment.
– Come, Lord Jesus.
Our Father . . . . . .
Almighty God, now that the birthday of your Son as man is drawing near,
we pray that your eternal Word, who took flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary
and came to dwell among us,
will show your unworthy people the greatness of his love and mercy.
He lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
Amen.
May the Lord bless us and keep us from all harm;
and may he lead us to eternal life.
Copyrights: Once our forbears: © Michael Joncas. We bless the God and Father: Words (c) Stephen Smyth taken from Ephesians 1: 3-10. Now bless the God of Israel (Words John Bell (c) WGRG)
St Leo’s Parish Bulletin : Hol;y Family Sunday 2010
December 25, 2010
St. Leo the Great 5 Beech Avenue, Glasgow G41 5BY 0141 427 0293 The Archdiocese of Glasgow. A Designated religious charity, No SCO18140 Priest: Fr Gerry Fitzpatrick gerry.fitzpatrick1@btopenworld.com
Holy Family Sunday 26th December 2010 A
Melchoir Broederlam’s ‘Flight into Egypt’ (1395-99)
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Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o’er the plains
And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song?
Come to Bethlehem and see Him Whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Bellahouston Gloria
Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo. Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo.
Reading I: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Blest as you work, blest as you eat. Blessed are those who love the Lord.
Blessed are those who love the Lord.
your home be blest, your table shared, blessed are those who love the Lord.
Blessed are those who love the Lord.
May the Lord bless you all your days, you and your children’s children.
Peace in your home, peace in your heart. blessed are those who love the Lord.
Blessed are those who love the Lord.
Reading II: Colossians 3:12-21
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. The virgin will conceive, bring forth a son, Emmanuel his name, ‘God with us.’
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23
Intercessions : For the Church: that we may face the future with faith and trust in God, no matter what trials or uncertainties may stand before us. Lord, hear us
For healings of relationships in our families: that the Spirit of God will show us how to love one another more deeply, support one another each day, and forgive one another generously. Lord, hear us
For all married couples: that they may continually find new ways of growing in love and of supporting one another with heartfelt compassion and patience. Lord, hear us
For all children: that they may appreciate the gift of their parents and grow in wisdom and virtue each day. Lord, hear us
For all engaged couples: that they may continue to discover God’s gift to them of each other and help each other grow in faith and love. Lord, hear us
For all who have no families, for those who are alienated from or rejected by their families: that they may experience love and acceptance through the Christian community. Lord, hear us
For those who are experiencing separation or divorce: that the Christ Child may bring healing and hope to their hearts. Lord, hear us
For all who are ill and for those who support and look after them, that they may experience the healing touch of God in their lives: including Dina Conetta, Roderick McCafferty, Eileen Donaghy, Margaret McCafferty, Moira Montgomery, May Conroy, Alan Hutcheson, Carol Gallagher, Jean Martin, Sadie Coll, Margaret Lanigan, Kenneth Fee, Peter Gibson, Cathy and Leo Gilbert, Linda Giulianotti, Kathleen Mallon, Joe McGhee, Margaret Padden, Liam Brogan, Fr Joseph Chambers, Cathy Bruce, Jane Henderson, Mary McKenna, Anne & Bernard McNiffe, Mary O’Hare, Margaret Duffy. Lord, hear us
We remember those who have died in the community, and all those whose anniversary falls about now, including Kevin Barrett, Joseph McCabe, John McVey, Adrian Rogers, Margaret McEvoy, Mrs Sarah McEvoy, Fr Gratian, John McEvoy and all our deceased friends and relatives and fellow parishioners. We also pray for those who have been injured or killed while serving in the armed forces. Lord, hear us . .
The Preparation of Gifts
While Shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on the ground,
the Angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around.
”Fear not”, said he, (for mighty dread has seized their troubled mind)
“Glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and all mankind.
“To you in David’s town this day is born of David’s line
a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign:
”The heavenly Babe you there shall find to human view displayed,
all meanly wrapped in swathing bands, and in a manger laid.”
”All glory be to God on high, and on the earth be peace,
goodwill henceforth from heaven to men begin and never cease.”
The Sanctus
The Memorial: We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection,
until you come in glory, until you come.
Kelvinhall Lamb of God. . .
Communion: I come that you may have life, life to the full, says the Lord.
I come that you may have life, life to the full, says the Lord.
Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright,
round yon virgin mother and child; holy infant so tender and mild:
sleep in heavenly peace. (2)
Silent night, holy night. Shepherds quake at the sight,
glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing alleluia:
Christ, the Saviour is born. (2)
Silent night, holy night. Son of God, love’s pure light
radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace:
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. (2)
Copyright:. Introit Words © ICEL.. Psalm 127: words and music (c) Noel Donnelly 1987. Hymns reproduced with licence: Calamus lic 0262 & CCL lic 74396
Weekday Mass: Weekdays Masses 10.00. preceded by Morning Prayer. Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil 6.00; Sunday morning 9.30 and 11.00. Confessions 5.30 and on request. Tea in the hall after masses on Sunday. Mass for Peace: at Hogmanay at 6.00 in St Leo’s. Ecumenical Service in Glasgow Cathedral at 11.00.
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St Leo’s Parish Bulletin 4th Sunday Advent 2010
December 18, 2010
St. Leo the Great 5 Beech Avenue, Glasgow G41 5BY 0141 427 0293 The Archdiocese of Glasgow. A Designated religious charity, No SCO18140 Priest: Fr Gerry Fitzpatrick gerry.fitzpatrick1@btopenworld.com
4th Sunday of Advent Year A 19th December 2010
| The 3rd Advent CandleAs we light the 4th Advent Candle we recall the obstinacy of King Ahaz refusing to recognise the signs of the times, and the wisdom of Isaiah giving hope in the name of God. In our own times , we pray that those who labour for the common good will feel God’s blessing on their efforts and our generous support. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen |
‘Such was his intention when behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream . . .
Introit
Teach me how to live, Lord, show me the way, steer me towards your truth,
you, my saving God, you my constant hope. I lift my soul to you . . . . . . .
Penitential Rite: Kyrie eleison . . . . . . . . . . .
1st reading: Isaiah 7:10-14
Psalm 23: He is the king of glory! Let him enter in.
The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, the world and all its peoples.
He it was who set it on the seas, on the waters he made it firm.
He is the king of glory! Let him enter in.
Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord? Who shall stand in his holy place?
The pure in heart, whose hands are clean, and who does not seek worthless things.
He is the king of glory! Let him enter in.
He shall be blessed by the Lord, rewarded by God, his Saviour.
Such the ones who seek your face, who seek Jacob’s God.
He is the king of glory! Let him enter in.
2nd reading Romans 1:1-7
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. The virgin will conceive, bring forth a son, Emmanuel his name, ‘God with us.’ Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
Gospel: Matthew Matthew 1:18-24
For the grace of insight: that we may know that God is with us each day, and somehow manage to be a sign to others of God’s loving presence in their lives. Lord, hear us
For freedom from judging others: that like Joseph, we may hold our judgments so that the work of God may unfold in the hearts and lives of those who are dear to us. Lord, hear us
For our parish, and for all the local churches, that we may embrace God’s will, no matter how mysterious nor how great the cost. Lord, hear us
For all who are ill and for those who support and look after them, that they may experience the healing touch of God in their lives: including Dina Conetta, Roderick McCafferty, Eileen Donaghy, Margaret McCafferty, Moira Montgomery, May Conroy, Alan Hutcheson, Carol Gallagher, Jean Martin, Sadie Coll, Margaret Lanigan, Kenneth Fee, Peter Gibson, Cathy and Leo Gilbert, Linda Giulianotti, Kathleen Mallon, Joe McGhee, Margaret Padden, Liam Brogan, Fr Joseph Chambers, Cathy Bruce, Jane Henderson, Mary McKenna, Anne & Bernard McNiffe, Mary O’Hare, Margaret Duffy. Lord, hear us
We remember those who have died including William McGarvie, Peter Forbes, Thomas Crawley, and John Hamilton and all those whose anniversary falls about now, including John McVey, Adrian Rogers, Catherine Joyce, Elizabeth Mulligan, James Kennedy, and all our deceased friends and relatives and fellow parishioners. We also pray for those who have been injured or killed while serving in the armed forces.
Lord, hear us . .
The Preparation of Gifts
A sign is seen in heaven a maiden-mother fair; her mantle is the sunlight, and stars adorn her hair.
The maiden’s name is Mary, in love she brings to birth the Lord of all the ages, the King of all the earth.
Like moonlight on the hilltops she shines on all below, like sunlight on the mountains her child outshines the snow,
O Mary, Queen of mothers, still smile on young and old; bless hearth and home and harvest, bless farm and field and fold.
Pray, Mother, Queen in glory, before the Father’s throne; praise God’s eternal Wisdom, the Child who is your own;
rejoice in God the Spirit, whose power let you conceive the Child of Eden’s promise, O new and sinless Eve.
St Andrew Sanctus
Memorial: We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection,
until you come in glory, until you come.
St Andrew Lamb of God. . .
Communion: Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the Banquet of the Lamb.
Blessed are those called to the Banquet of the Lamb.
I am the bread of life, the bread come down from heaven.
Anyone who eats this bread will live for evermore.
Behold the Lamb . . . . . . .
Copyright:. Introit Words © ICEL. Ps 23: From The Psalms: A New Translation © 1963 The Grail (England) published by HarperCollins. Music Gerry Fitzpatrick © Kevin Mayhew. Hymns reproduced with icence: Calamus Lic 0262 & CCL lic 74396
Weekday Mass: Weekdays Masses 10.00. preceded by Morning Prayer. Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil 6.00; Sunday morning 9.30 and 11.00. Confessions 5.30 and on request. Tea in the hall after masses on Sunday. Thursday 23rd Dec Ecumenical Morn Prayer at St Leo’s with Sherbrooke St Gilbert’s at 10.00.
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Penance Service: Monday 20th December in St Leo’s at 7.00 – and then for those who are fit and enthusiastic a “Carols by Lanternlight” round the parish at 7.35-ish. All welcome.
Church cleaning : next cleaning on Wednesday at 10.30 for a final smartening – up.
Minced Pies and Mulled Wine. This will be in the hall after the 11 o’clock mass this Sunday, 19th December. We cannot run a Nativity Play this year . Instead we plan to involve any children who are able to be at the 8.30 “Midnight Mass” of Christmas in carrying down the figures for the Crib. There will be a very short rehearsal for that after 11.00 Mass today.
Confirmation :
thanks to families and to the catechists for their support of the children.
An informal photograph after the Confirmation Service
DVD of the Papal Visit with inserts from the Edinburgh celebrations marking the Pope’s reception there, and the Pre-Mass entertainment and the Mass at Bellahouston – excellent value at 10.95 and available in the church porch.
Carols by Lanternlight: all welcome on Monday 20th December at 7.45 outside St Leo’s Church. Please wear warm clothing and if you have a Santa Claus hat then bring it. (We have some Santa-hats already) Carols and music will be provided.
Envelopes for parish Offerings: New envelopes for those who make their contributions to the parish in an envelope are available in the porch. Please ensure that you write your name and the number of the envelope on the list provided.
Ecumenical Morning Prayer 3rd Week Advent 2010
December 18, 2010
Morning Prayer:
The 3rd Week of Advent 18th December 2010
St Leo the Great and Sherbrooke – St Gilbert’s
after ecumenical Morning Prayer
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny;
from depths of hell thy people save, and give them vic’try o’er the grave.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight;
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou key of David, come and open wide our heavenly home;
make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, O come, thou Lord of might, who to thy tribes on Sinai’s height
in ancient times didst give the Law in cloud and majesty and awe.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
Collect for the Day: (said by all)
Almighty God,
You have made us and all things to serve you,
Now prepare the world for your rule.
Come quickly to save us,
So that wars and violence shall end,
and your children may live in peace,
Honouring one another with justice and love,
Through Jesus Christ
Who lives in power with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, now and forever.
Amen.
Canticle: Tell out my soul (Timothy Dudley-Smith)
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10
Reflection:
The first theme of Advent, given to us in the traditional Introit of the 1st Sunday (from Ps 24), is ‘I lift my soul to you, I trust you, Lord my God. No-one who waits on you will ever be put to shame. Teach me how to live, Lord, show me the way . . . . . ..’ Advent is a time for renewing our confidence in God’s love and care for us, for remembering that God doesn’t change his mind about us, or give up on us, and that he hasn’t walked away from us. It is a time for accepting our humanity with all our limitations, to try again to be open to the guidance of God, and so to ‘lift up my soul’ with confidence.
The Apostles Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into hell.
The third day He arose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost;
the Holy Catholic church;
the Communion of Saints;
the Forgiveness of Sins;
the Resurrection of the Body;
and the Life Everlasting.
Amen.
Prayers of Intercession
Almighty God, in this season give us grace to wait for your message, that we might faithfully serve you.
Lord, show us your way.
Help us to tell this wonderful; story of Coming, that others might hear the Good News.
Lord, give us voice to proclaim your love.
Many are struggling with health issues or personal worries, O God, help them to experience your peace.
Use us, O God, to bring your peace.
There is excitement in the voices of the young as they prepare to celebrate.
May we help them to understand your gift for them and all humanity.
The Lord’s Prayer:Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, forever.
Amen.
Hymn: When out of poverty is born (CH4 No 291)
St Leo’s Parish Bulletin 3rd Sunday Advent 2010
December 11, 2010
St. Leo the Great 5 Beech Avenue, Glasgow G41 5BY 0141 427 0293 The Archdiocese of Glasgow. A Designated religious charity, No SCO18140 http://stleothegreat.org.uk Priest: Fr Gerry Fitzpatrick gerry.fitzpatrick1@btopenworld.com
3rd Sunday of Advent Year A 12th December 2010
| The 3rd Advent CandleAs we light the 3rd Advent Candle we remember the vision and the truthfulness of the prophets, and the integrity and courage of John the Baptist, and we pray that all of us may be open to whatever God asks of us throughout our lives. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen |
Introit
Teach me how to live, Lord, show me the way,
steer me towards your truth,
you, my saving God, you my constant hope.
I lift my soul to you . . . . . . .
Penitential Rite: Kyrie eleison . . . . . . . . . . .
1st reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a. 10
Psalm 145: Come and save us, Lord.
God is ever faithful, God is ever true.
God will feed the hungry, set the prisoners free.
Come and save us, Lord.
God brings light to darkness, raises up the low;
God protects the stranger, gives the weak his care.
Come and save us, Lord.
God brings love to justice, thwarts the way of sin;
God will reign for ever, rule from age to age.
Come and save us, Lord.
2nd reading James : 5: 7-10
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Prepare ye the way, prepare ye the way, prepare ye the way of the Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
Gospel: Matthew 11:2-11
The Intercessions
For a renewal of our minds and hearts: that a greater share in the generosity and courage of John the Baptist may be found in our own lives.
Lord, hear us
For our parish, for all the local churches,
and for all who are preparing for confirmation:
that God will open all our hearts to receive God’s word
and fill them with gifts for the service of others.
Lord, hear us
For the Archdiocesan St Nicholas Care Trust,
and the local charities and worthy causes supported by it.
Lord, hear us
For a sustained policy of care for the environment
and for those affected most by climate change,
and for peace throughout the world.
Lord, hear us
For all who are ill and for those who support and look after them,
that they may experience the healing touch of God in their lives:
including Dina Conetta, Roderick McCafferty, Eileen Donaghy,
Margaret McCafferty, Moira Montgomery, May Conroy,
Alan Hutcheson, Carol Gallagher, Jean Martin, Sadie Coll,
Margaret Lanigan, Kenneth Fee, Peter Gibson, Cathy and Leo Gilbert,
Linda Giulianotti, Kathleen Mallon, Joe McGhee, Margaret Padden,
Liam Brogan, Fr Joseph Chambers, Cathy Bruce, Jane Henderson,
Mary McKenna, Anne & Bernard McNiffe, Mary O’Hare, Margaret Duffy.
Lord, hear us
We remember those who have died including
Peter Forbes, Thomas Crawley, and John Hamilton
and all those whose anniversary falls about now, including
Catherine Joyce, Elizabeth Mulligan, James Kennedy,
and all our deceased friends and relatives and fellow parishioners.
We also pray for those who have been injured or killed while serving in the armed forces.
Lord, hear us . .
The Preparation of Gifts
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny;
from depths of hell thy people save, and give them vic’try o’er the grave.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
St Andrew Sanctus
Memorial: We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection,
until you come in glory, until you come.
St Gregory Lamb of God. . .
Communion:
This is the bread come down from heaven; whoever eats of it will never die.
This is the cup of eternal life; whoever drinks of it will live for ever.
Processional hymn:
A new commandment I give unto you: that you love one another
as I have loved you, that you love one another, as I have loved you.
By this shall all men know that you are my disciples
if you have love one for another.
By this shall all men know that you are my disciples –
if you have love one for another.
A new commandment I give unto you:
that you love one another as I have loved you,
that you love one another, as I have loved you.
Copyright:. Introit Words © ICEL.Ps 145 Word & music © Noel S Donnelly. O come, O come : from the Great O antiphons’ (12th -13th c.), tr J.M.Neale Hymns reproduced with icence: Calamus Lic 0262 & CCL lic 74396
| Parish offerings: 28/11/010: Gift Aid 1st Offering: £220.00. 1st Offering £256.00. 2nd Offering: £113.00 5/12/010: Gift Aided 1st: 365 1st Offering: £304 2nd Offering: £158. The 2nd collection today is taken up for the work of the PCT St Nicholas Care Trust |
Weekday Mass: Weekdays Masses 10.00. preceded by Morning Prayer. Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil 6.00; Sunday morning 9.30 and 11.00. Confessions 5.30 and on request. Tea in the hall after masses on Sunday. This Tuesday 14th Dec: Confirmation at 7.00 – all welcome. Thursday 16th Dec Ecumenical Morn Prayer at Sherbrooke St Gilbert’s 10.00.
Dumbreck and Pollokshields Churches Leaflet: Please take one for yourself and others for any neighbours of any church.
Notice the parish Penance Service on Monday 20th December in St Leo’s at 7.00 – and then for those who fit and enthusiastic
a Carols by Lanternlight round the parish at 7.35-ish. All welcome.
The local Ecumenical Group of priests and ministers meets on Tuesday at 12.00.
The Archdiocesan Ecumenical Commission meets in Clyde St on Tuesday at 11.00
Church cleaning : next cleaning December 15th at 10.30
Confirmation takes place on Tuesday 14th Dec at 7.00
Boxes are available today to support the St Nicholas Care Trust.
Accessory Night: took place to support the painting of St Leo’s in preparation for it’s 50th anniversay. Raffle prizes; Colour Analysis Session voucher of £95 was won by Helen Gray (Bishopbriggs) handbag won by Cathy Currie; hand made chocolates won by Elspeth Glasgow; whisky won by Cathie Howie; bottle of wine won by Fran Archer.
Many thanks to everyone who made this such a successful event.
Minced Pies and Mulled Wine. This will be in the hall after the 11o’clock mass on Sunday 19th December. We cannot run a Nativity Play this year as we have far too few children. Instead we plan to involve the children and any others who wish to help in the “Mary’s Meal’s Backpack Project”. The project involves filling backpacks with a series of items that would be useful to a child going to school in an impoverished country. More on this later.
Some of the children polishing up their skills as card-makers last Sunday.
Ecumenical Morning Worship for Advent: Week 1 2010
December 9, 2010
St Leo the Great and Sherbrooke – St Gilbert’s
Ecumenical Morning Prayer
in Sherbrooke- St Gilbert’s
December 2nd
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny;
from depths of hell thy people save, and give them vic’try o’er the grave.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight;
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
Prayer:
Psalm / Canticle (Psalm 72: 1-7, 17-19)
Endow the king with your justice, O God,
the royal son with your righteousness.
May he judge your people in righteousness,
your afflicted ones with justice.
May the mountains bring prosperity to the people,
the hills the fruit of righteousness.
May he defend the afflicted among the people
and save the children of the needy;
may he crush the oppressor.
May he endure as long as the sun,
as long as the moon, through all generations.
May he be like rain falling on a mown field,
like showers watering the earth.
In his days may the righteous flourish
and prosperity abound till the moon is no more.
May his name endure for ever;
may it continue as long as the sun.
Then all nations will be blessed through him,
and they will call him blessed.
Praise be to the Lord God, the God of Israel,
who alone does marvellous deeds.
Praise be to his glorious name forever;
may the whole earth be filled with his glory.
Amen and Amen.
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 4:2-6
Reflection
Prayers and the Lord’s Prayer
For all people of faith, we pray, that in their daily living they may glorify you.
God, enable us to be your people.
That in this season of Advent we may prepare ourselves for the coming again of your holy Son as our Saviour.
God, give us grace to prepare our hearts to receive him anew.
For the sick in body and mind we pray and for those who bring healing and comfort.
God, let us be instruments of your healing love.
Lord God, for the powerbrokers of this world, we ask humility of heart and purpose.
God, may they be humble servants of all people.
For ourselves, our families, and the community of faith in this part of Glasgow.
God, strengthen us to love you more dearly.
Morning hymn:
Thy kingdom come! on bended knee
The passing ages pray;
And faithful souls have yearned to see
On earth that kingdom’s day.
But the slow watches of the night
Not less to God belong;
And for the everlasting right
The silent stars are strong.
And lo, already on the hills
The flags of dawn appear;
Gird up your loins, ye prophet souls,
Proclaim the day is near.
The day in whose clear shining light
All wrong shall stand revealed,
When justice shall be throned in might,
And every hurt be healed.
When knowledge, hand in hand with peace,
Shall walk the earth abroad;
The day of perfect righteousness,
The promised day of God.
Blessing
The blessing of God almighty
The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
Amen.
Copyrights: O come, O come, Emmanuel. From the ‘Great O Antiphons’ (12th -13th c.), tr J.M.Neale
Thy kingdom come: words: Frederick L. Hosmer, 1891;Music: Irish, melody from A Collection of Hymns and Sacred Poems, by S. Powell (Dublin: 1749)
After the Advent Morning Prayer service
Ecumenical Morning Prayer for the 2nd week of Advent 2010
December 9, 2010
Sherbrooke St Gilbert’s and St Leo the Great
Ecumenical Morning Prayer
in St Leo’s
9th December 2010
Advent Carol (tune: Once in royal David’s city)
Once our forebears watched and waited down the ages, year on year . . . . . . . . . . .
Opening Responses
O God, come to our aid.
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
Psalm 79: God of hosts, bring us back; lead us and we shall be saved.
O shepherd of Israel, hear us, shine forth from your cherubim throne.
O Lord, rouse up your might, come to our aid.
God of hosts, bring us back; lead us and we shall be saved.
God of hosts, turn again, we implore you; look down from heaven and see,
O visit this vine and protect what your right hand has sown.
God of hosts, bring us back; lead us and we shall be saved.
Lay your hand on the man you have chosen, the man you have given your strength,
O Lord, fill us with life, we call on your name.
God of hosts, bring us back; lead us and we shall be saved.
Let us pray
O God, open our hearts
to prepare the way for the coming of Christ.
Instruct us in your ways of compassion
so that we may show your kindness to all the people we meet.
We ask this in the name of Jesus,
the Eternal word,
who lives with you and the Holy Spirit forever.
Amen.
Short reading: Isaiah 45:8
Send victory like a dew, you heavens, and let the clouds rain it down.
Let the earth open for salvation to spring up.
Let deliverance, too, bud forth which I, the Lord, shall create.
Prayers and intercessions
God the Father sent his Son to save the whole human family.
Brothers and sisters, may God’s Kingdom come.
Lord, show us your mercy and love.
Most gentle Father, our voices trustingly proclaim the coming of your Son:
may our actions live up to what we proclaim.
Lord, show us your mercy and love.
You sent your Son to rescue us:
wipe away all suffering from this community
and from the face of the whole earth.
Lord, show us your mercy and love.
May our world be brightened by the coming of your Son;
may it experience more deeply the joy of your presence.
Lord, show us your mercy and love.
In your mercy and love, let us live rightly and well
waiting in joyful hope for the coming of Christ in glory.
Lord, show us your mercy and love.ur Father . . . . . .
O
Clear a pathway, Lord, in our hearts
to make ready for your only Son,
so that when he comes
we may serve you in sincerity of heart.
We make our prayer 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.
May the Lord bless us and keep us from all harm;
and may he lead us to eternal life.
AMEN
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight;
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
Copyrights: Once our forebears © Michael Joncas 2010. O come, O come, Emmanuel. From the ‘Great O Antiphons’ (12th -13th c.), tr J.M.Neale. Psalm 79 : Words taken from The Psalms: A New Translation (c) The Grail; music (c) Gerry Fitzpatrick.. Hymns reproduced under licence: Calamus lic: 0262 and CCL lic no: 74396
St Leo’s: Feast of the Immaculate Conception 2010
December 8, 2010
A handful of parishioners managed to make their way through the snow and icy roads this morning to celebrate the feast.
We began Mass with the traditional favourite ‘Hail, Queen of Heaven’ and, since there were only eight of us, sang the response to the St Andrew Gloria but spoke the rest of that lovely hymn of praise.
The 1st reading was from Genesis 3:9-15.20 and the Psalm was Noel Donnelly’s setting of Psalm 44
The 2nd reading was taken from the Letter to the Ephesians 1: 3-6. 11-12
The Gospel Acclamation was: Alleluia, alleluia. Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Alleluia, alleluia.
The Gospel passage was from Luke 1:26-38
Among the Intercessions we included one for Catherine Joyce and all who mourn for her, since her anniversary falls today.
The hymn during the Preparation of the Gifts was ‘Mary, the Dawn and Christ the Light of Day.’
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Mary the Dawn and Christ the Light of Day,
Mary the Gate and Christ the Heav’nly Way,
Mary the Root and Christ the Mystic Vine,
Mary the Grape and Christ the Sacred Vine,
Mary the Beacon, Christ the Haven’s Rest,
Mary the Mirror, Christ the Vision Blest.
Woman of love who Son of God conceived.
Woman of faith, “blest since you have believed.”
Woman of sorrows, standing by the cross,
woman of prayer with Church at Pentecost.
Mother of Christ, our brother, friend and king!
Mother of God, with you to God we sing!
The Sanctus and Memorial were taken from Gerry Fitzpatrick’s Jubilee’ setting, and the Doxology and Great Amen were plainsong.
The Agnus Dei was from the Kelvinhall Mass, and for our Communion Antiphon we used a verse of James Quinn’s ‘This is my Will.’
We concluded Mass with the plainsong hymn ‘Salve Regina’
Mary the Dawn: Words of verse 1 source unknown. Used in “Mary for all Christians” John McQuarrie ã Harper Collins. Music and verse 2 (c) Noel Donnelly.
Music for the Gloria, the psalm, Mary the Dawn, the Sanctus and memorial can be found at stmungomusic.org.uk
St Leo’s Parish Bulletin 2nd Sunday Advent (A) 2010
December 4, 2010
St. Leo the Great 5 Beech Avenue, Glasgow G41 5BY 0141 427 0293 The Archdiocese of Glasgow. A Designated religious charity, No SCO18140 Priest: Fr Gerry Fitzpatrick gerry.fitzpatrick1@btopenworld.com
2nd Sunday of Advent Year A 5th December 2010
| The 2nd Advent Candle: On wintry days, we look on these earthly signs, candles and greenery, and we remember God’s promise to our world: ‘The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light; and on those who lived in a land as dark as death a light has dawned.’ Christ, our Light and our Hope, has already been among us, and he will return to fully establish his kingdom of justice and peace. In trust and joy, we say: Your kingdom come. Amen |
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Penitential Rite: Kyrie eleison . . . . . . . . . . .
Ps 24: Lord, your ways are faithfulness, your ways are love.
Lord, let me know your ways. Teach me the paths to follow.
Make me walk in truth and teach me for you are God, my saviour.
Lord, your ways are faithfulness, your ways are love.
Remember your mercy, Lord, the love you have always shown.
In your love remember me for your goodness knows no limit.
Lord, your ways are faithfulness, your ways are love.
He teaches the poor his way, the humble and those who stray,
For the Lord is good and upright in faithfulness and love.
Lord, your ways are faithfulness, your ways are love.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Prepare ye the way, prepare ye the way, prepare ye the way of the Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
The Intercessions
For a renewal of our minds and hearts: that the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, of Counsel and Strength, and of Knowledge and Reverence will transform us more and more into the people we are called to be. Lord, hear us
For our parish, for the local churches, and for all who are preparing for confirmation: that God will open all our hearts to receive God’s word and fill them with gifts for the service of others. Lord, hear us
For the well-being of our country, for the support of those most in need, and for peace throughout the world. Lord, hear us
For all who are ill and for those who support and look after them, that they may experience the healing touch of God in their lives: including Dina Conetta, Roderick McCafferty, Eileen Donaghy, Margaret McCafferty, Moira Montgomery, May Conroy, Alan Hutcheson, Carol Gallagher, Jean Martin, Sadie Coll, Margaret Lanigan, Kenneth Fee, Peter Gibson, Cathy and Leo Gilbert, Linda Giulianotti, Kathleen Mallon, Joe McGhee, Margaret Padden, Liam Brogan, Fr Joseph Chambers, Cathy Bruce, Jane Henderson, Mary McKenna, Anne & Bernard McNiffe, Mary O’Hare, Margaret Duffy. Lord, hear us
We remember those who have died including Ann McMahon, Ella McQuade, Sharon Carton, and John Hamilton and all those whose anniversary falls about now, including Tommy McMahon, and Patrick Rynn, and all our deceased friends and relatives and fellow parishioners. We also pray for those who have been injured or killed while serving in the armed forces. Lord, hear us . .
The Preparation of Gifts
As the gifts are brought up we sing:
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name shall be Emmanuel.
God with us, revealed in us, his name shall be Emmanuel.
The Prince of Peace . . . . . . .
St Andrew Sanctus
Memorial:
We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection,
until you come in glory, until you come.
St Gregory Lamb of God. . .
Communion: Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world. . . . . .
Soul of my saviour . . . . . . . . . .
Copyright:. Introit Words © ICEL. Ps 24 Words From The Psalms: A New Translation © 1963 The Grail (England) published by HarperCollins. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. Emmanuel, Emmanuel: Vs 1 Public Domain; verses 2 and 3 (c) Bob Kelly. Hymns reproduced with licence: Calamus Lic 0262 & CCL lic 74396
| Parish offerings: report next week |
Weekday Mass: Weekdays Masses 10.00. preceded by Morning Prayer. Sunday Masses: Saturday Vigil 6.00; Sunday morning 9.30 and 11.00. Confessions 5.30 and on request. Tea in the hall after masses on Sunday. Next Tuesday 7th Dec: Confirmation at 7.00 – all welcome. Wednesday 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Thursday 9th Dec Ecumenical Morning Prayer in St Leo’s at 10.00.
Parish Walk: 10.30 December 11th Blanefield to Killearn. Wear sturdy boots
Dumbreck and Pollokshields Churches Leaflet: Please take one for yourself and others for any neighbours of any church. Notice the parish Penance Service on Monday 20th December in St Leo’s at 7.00 – and then for those who fit and enthusiastic – a Carols by Lanternlight round the parish at 7.35-ish. All welcome.
There is a Christmas Market in Cathedral Square on December 11th – carol singing there by members of the St Mungo Singers at 11.00, Clarsach and Carol-singing children from Glasgow East at 1.00 and carols by members of the St Andrew Cathedral choir at 3.00.
Church cleaning : next cleaning December 15th at 10.30
Confirmation : Children’s sessions: Sundays after 11.00 Mass and Confirmation takes place on Tuesday 7th Dec
Hazelwood School : Art Exhibition in the Tramway 26th Nov – 12th December!
Boxes are available today to support the St Nicholas Care Trust.
For the children: we will be making Christmas Cards this week after 11.00 Mass
Raffle. Over the following weekend there will be a raffle, the proceeds of which will go to covering some of the costs of the Christmas flowers for the Church. So look out for some very jolly prizes !
Minced Pies and Mulled Wine. This will be in the hall after the 11o’clock mass on Sunday 19th December.
We cannot run a Nativity Play this year as we have far too few children. Instead we plan to involve the children and any others who wish to help in the “Mary’s Meal’s Backpack Project”. The project involves filling backpacks with a series of items that would be useful to a child going to school in an impoverished country. More on this later.
After Christmas. Burns Supper. Date for this is Friday 28th Jan 2011 (tbc). Can we put in appeal here. We have a number of very talented people in the parish who have given generously of their time and wit as speakers at the Burns Supper . It is always difficult to ask the same people every year. So does anyone know of a speaker who could do a turn for us this year ? Could it be you ? Do you have a perfect Immortal Memory squirrelled away which you could delight us all by delivering ? Please have a think about it and get in touch with Father Gerry or anyone from the Social Committee.
left Confirmation children and catechists.
Some people at the Blessing of the Crib in George Sq