St Paul the Apostle Parish Buckleys Road Winston Hills NSW 2153 Parish Priest: Fr David Scott Assistant Priest: Fr Lancy D’Souza

Sunday 24 th May, 2009 The Ascension of the Lord Year A

MASS TIMES: SUNDAY: 6.00 p.m. (Vigil) 8.00 a.m. 9.30a.m. & 6.00p.m. WEEKDAYS: Monday 6.45 a.m. Tuesday 7.00 p.m. Wednesday 9.10 a.m. ; Thursday 9.10 a.m. & Friday 9.10 a.m. Saturday 9.00 a.m. RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 4.30 p.m.to 5.30 p.m.

HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME K. Gesangbuch/C. Walworth Holy God, we praise Thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee! All on earth Thy sceptre claim, All in heaven above adore Thee; Infinite Thy vast domain, Everlasting is Thy reign.

Hark! The loud celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising, Cherubim and Seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising; Fill the heavens with sweet accord: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord.

Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three we name Thee, While in Essence only One, Undivided God we claim Thee; And adoring bend the knee, While we own the mystery. (Public Domain)

The Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen

Profession of Faith (Creed) We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.

Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven (All bow) by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

ALL THAT I AM Sebastian Temple © OCP Publications All that I am, all that I do, All that I’ll ever have, I offer now to you. All that I dream, all that I pray, All that I’ll ever make, I give to you today.

Take and sanctify these gifts For Your honour, Lord; Knowing that I love and serve you Is enough reward. All that I am, all that I do, All that I’ll ever have, I offer now to you. All that I dream, all that I pray, All that I’ll ever make, I give to you today. Used with permission Word of Life International Licence No 2251

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY. Bob Dufford ©OCP Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of power God of might Heaven and earth are full of Your glory Hosanna in the highest Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest Used with permission Word of Life International Licence No 2251

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

Amen, amen, amen.

OUR FATHER 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.

LAMB OF GOD Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world: grant us peace. Grant us peace.

ONE BREAD, ONE BODY John Foley © OCP Publications Refrain: One bread, one body, One Lord of all, One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, Throughout the earth, We are one body in this one Lord. 1.Gentile or Jew, servant or free, Woman or man, no more.

Refrain: One bread, one body, One Lord of all, One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, Throughout the earth, We are one body in this one Lord. 2.Many the gifts, many the works, One in the Lord of all.

Refrain: One bread, one body, One Lord of all, One cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, Throughout the earth, We are one body in this one Lord. 3.Grain for the fields, scattered and grown, Gathered to one, for all. Used with permission Word of Life International Licence No 2251

ONLY A SHADOW Carey Landry ©OCP Publications 1.The love we have for You, O Lord, Is only a shadow of Your love for us; Only a shadow of Your love for us, Your deep abiding love. 2.The Bread we take and eat, O Lord, Is Your body broken and shared with us; Your body broken and shared with us, The gift of Your great love.

Refrain: Our lives are in Your hands, Our lives are in Your hands. Our love for You will grow, O Lord; Your light in us will shine.

3.Our own belief in You, O Lord, Is only a shadow of Your faith in us; Only a shadow of Your faith in us; Your deep and lasting faith. 4. The dreams we share today, O Lord, Are only a shadow of Your dreams for us; Only a shadow of Your dreams for us; If we but follow you.

Refrain: Our lives are in Your hands, Our lives are in Your hands. Our love for You will grow, O Lord; Your light in us will shine.

5. The joy we share today, O Lord, Is only a shadow of Your joys for us; Only a shadow of Your joys for us; When we meet face to face. Refrain: Our lives are in Your hands, Our lives are in Your hands. Our love for You will grow, O Lord; Your light in us will shine. Used with permission Word of Life International License No 2251

ALL THE EARTH Lucien Deiss © World Library Publications Refrain: All the earth proclaim The Lord, Sing your praise to God. 1. Serve You The Lord, heart filled with gladness. Come into His presence singing for joy! Refrain 2. Know that The Lord is our Creator. Yes, He is our Father; we are His own. Refrain.

3. We are the sheep of His green pasture, For we are His people; He is our God. Refrain: All the earth proclaim The Lord, Sing your praise to God. 4. Enter His gates bringing thanksgiving, O enter His courts while singing His praise. Refrain.

5. Our Lord is good, His love enduring, His word is abiding now with us all. Refrain: All the earth proclaim The Lord, Sing your praise to God. 6. Honour and praise be to The Father, The Son and The Spirit, world without end. Refrain. Used with permission Word of Life International Licence No 2251