Come … - Willetton Catholic Parishwillettoncatholicparish.org.au/rcia/Rcia_Retreat.pdf · · 2017-05-16Come and fill Your lambs. _ THE POWER OF YOUR LOVE Words and music by Geoff

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Footprints

Day of Reflection COME UNTO MEDan Schutte

Come unto me all who are weary

And find rest for your soul.

Come to me you who are burdened;

You shall learn from me.

Take my yoke upon your shoulders; do not be afraid.

For I will gently teach you of the ways of the Lord.





I have come not for the strong

but for sinners, frail.

The powerless shall be favoured

in the eyes of the Lord





You shall come to know secret things,

hidden from the wise;

And children shall be rulers in

the land of the Lord .





With permission WOL Int NANAL Lic N0 1130

All over the world

All over the world God’s Spirit is moving

All over the world

As the Prophets said it would be

Alleluia

All over the world, there's a mighty revelation

Of the Glory of the Lord,

As the waters cover the sea.

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All over this Church God’s Spirit is moving

All over this Church


Alleluia

All over this Church

There's a mighty revelation



All over this room God’s Spirit is moving

All over this room


Alleluia

All over this room




Deep down in my heart God’s Spirit is moving

Deep down in my heart


Alleluia

Deep down in my heart



As the waters cover the sea._

COME TO THE WATER(Andersen, F.)

Come to the water You who are thirsty

Though you have nothing I bid you come

And be filled with the goodness

I have to offerCome! Listen! Live!

Why spend your money on what cannot fillThe emptiness deep in your heart?

Listen to my word and you will enjoyGoodness and peace in your heart!

Come to the water. You who are thirsty.Though you have nothing, I bid you come.

And be filled with the goodness I have to offer.

Come! Listen! Live!

Just as the heavens are high above earth.My ways and thoughts beyond you.

Call me your Father and know I am near.I will be Father to you.



Come! Listen! Live!

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Just as the rain falls to water the earth.Just as a seed becomes bread.

My word upon you can never return.Until my longing is filled.



Come! Listen! Live!Used by permission - WOL. Int.

(78WLO) - Lic. No. 1130.

Spirit Of The Living God

Spirit of the living GodFall afresh on meSpirit of the living GodFall afresh on me

Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me

(repeat)

Spirit of the living GodFall afresh on me

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SPIRIT SONG

O let the Son of God enfold youWith His Spirit and His love,Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soul.

O let Him have the things that hold you,And His Spirit like a dove,Will descend upon your life and make you whole.

Refrain:

O Jesus, O Jesus,Come and fill Your lambs.O Jesus, O Jesus,Come and fill Your lambs.

O come and sing this song with gladness,As your hearts are filled with joy,Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name;

O give Him all your tears and sadness,Give Him all your years of pain,And you'll enter into life in Jesus' name.

Refrain:

O Jesus, O Jesus,Come and fill Your lambs.O Jesus, O Jesus,Come and fill Your lambs.

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THE POWER OF YOUR LOVEWords and music by Geoff Bullock

Lord I come to you

let my heart be changed, renewed

Flowing from the grace

that I found in You

And Lord I’ve come to know

the weaknesses I see in me

Will be stripped away,

by the power of Your love

Hold me close

Let your love surround me

Bring me near

Draw me to your side

And as I wait,

I’ll rise up like an eagle

And I will soar with you

Your Spirit leads me on

In the power of Your love

Lord unveil my eyes

Let me see You face to face

The knowledge of Your love

As You live in me.

Lord renew my mind,

As Your will unfolds in my life

In living everyday

By the power of Your love

Hold me close

Let your love surround me

Bring me near

Draw me to your side

And as I wait,

I’ll rise up like the eagle







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Housekeeping

FootprintsOne night I dreamed a dream. I was

walking along the beach with my Lord.

Across the dark sky flashed scenes from

my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets

of footprints in the sand, one belonging to

me and one to my Lord.

After the last scene of my life flashed

before me, I looked back at the footprints

in the sand. I noticed that at many times

along the path of my life, especially at the

very lowest and saddest times, there was

only one set of footprints.

This really troubled me, so I asked the

Lord about it.

"Lord, you said once I decided to follow

you, You'd walk with me all the way. But I

noticed that during the saddest and most

troublesome times of my life, there was

only one set of footprints. I don't

understand why, when I needed You the

most, You would leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love

you and will never leave you Never, ever,

during your trials and testings. When you

saw only one set of footprints …

“It was then that I

carried you.”

Opening Prayer

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Ephphetha Rite & AnointingFirst Reading

Isaiah 35:4-7

Responsorial Psalm

Praise the Lord, my soul!

Gospel Acclamation

Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the kingdom

and cured every disease among the people.

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, King of

Endless Glory!

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, King of

Endless Glory!

GospelMark 7:31-37 Ephphetha Rite

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Anointing of the Catechumens Ephphetha Rite & Anointing

The Triduum Journey

YOU ARE NEARDan Schutte

Lord, I know You are near,standing always at my side.You guard me from the foe, and You lead me in ways everlasting.

Lord, You have searched my heart,and You know when I sit and I stand.Your hand is upon me protecting me from death - keeping me from harm.


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.

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You know my heart and its ways,You who formed me before I was bornIn the secret of darkness before I saw the sunIn my mother's womb.


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.


With permission WOL Int Lic 1130

Easter Triduum

Begins on the evening of Holy Thursday

and ends on the evening of Easter day

Commemorates the heart of our faith and

salvation : the death and resurrection of

Jesus Christ

Triduum

Latin word for “Three Days”

Three most important days of Holy Week

culminating to the glorious celebration of

Easter:

Holy Thursday

Good Friday

Easter Vigil

Triduum

Holy Thursday

Joyous celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s

Supper

Liturgical Colour: White

Good Friday

Signifies the passion and death of Jesus

Liturgical Colour: Red

Easter Vigil

Celebrating the joy of Christ’s resurrection

Liturgical Colour: Gold / White

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Holy Thursday

Holy (or Maundy) Thursday

3 significant events :

The Institution of the Eucharist

The Institution of the Priesthood

The Washing of the Feet

“I give you a new commandment, that

you love one another. Just as I have

loved you, you also should love one

another.” (John 13:34)

Mandatum means Commandment

The Last Supper

While they were eating, he took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it to them, and said, ‘Take; this is my body.’ Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it. He said to them, ‘This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. (Mark 14:22-24)

Washing of the feet

Humility

Service

Cleansing

Healing & Reconciliation

“So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your

feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.

For I have set you an example, that you also

should do as I have done to you.” (John 13:15)

Washing of Feet (John 13:2-15)

And during supper Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going to God, got up from the table, took off his outer robe, and tied a towel around himself. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was tied around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, ‘Lord, are you going to wash my feet?’ Jesus answered, ‘You do not know now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’ Peter said to him, ‘You will never wash my feet.’ Jesus answered, ‘Unless I wash you, you have no share with me.’ Simon Peter said to him, ‘Lord, not my feet only but also my hands and my head!’ Jesus said to him, ‘One who has bathed does not need to wash, except for the feet, but is entirely clean. And you are clean, though not all of you.’ For he knew who was to betray him; for this reason he said, ‘Not all of you are clean.’ After he had washed their feet, had put on his robe, and had returned to the table, he said to them, ‘Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord—and you are right, for that is what I am. So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you.

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SO YOU MUST DOMarty Haugen

Jesus our teacher and our Lord

Stooped to wash the feet of His disciples

And He told them, this is an example

Just as I have done, so you must do

When Jesus had gathered with those he loved

As a humble servant, he knelt at their feet





If I, your teacher, have washed your feet

So must you be willing to serve in my name





A new commandment I give to you

That you love each other as I have loved you







With permission, WOL Int, Lic No 1130

Holy Thursday Liturgy

Scripture Readings

Washing of Feet

Eucharist

Reposition of Blessed Sacrament

Stripping of Altar

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament

Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament

The Eucharist is processed to the

altar of repose after the Mass.

No Mass will be celebrated until the

night of the Easter Vigil.

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Stripping of the Altar

All vessels, crosses, books, candles,

linens, paraments, banners, and other

decorations are removed from the altar.

Altar bared symbolising the moment in

the Passion of Christ when He was

stripped of His garments.

Altar is transformed from the communion

table into the tomb slab of Good Friday.

The Altar of Repose

Eucharist placed at the altar of repose.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

We should remain in quiet prayer and

adoration, keeping Christ company just as the

disciples stayed with the Lord during His agony

in the Garden of Gethsemane before his

betrayal.

“I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain

here, and keep awake.” (Mark 14:34)

“Could you not stay awake with me one hour?”

(Matthew 26:40)

Good FridayGood Friday

Commemorates the Passion, Crucifixion

and Death of Jesus Christ

Celebrates His sacrificial death

A day of mourning

A day of fasting and penance

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O Mighty CrossO mighty cross

Love lifted high

The Lord of life

Raised there to die

His sacrifice on Calvary

Has made the mighty cross

A tree of life to me

O might cross

What throne of grace

He knew no sin

Yet took my place




O mighty cross

O Christ so pure

Love held Him there

Such shame endured




O mighty cross

My soul's release

The stripes He bore

Have brought me peace




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Good Friday Liturgy

Service in the morning :

Stations of the Cross 10am

Service at 3pm :

Liturgy of the Word : The Passion

Veneration of the Cross

Holy Communion

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Key verses to reflect upon …

“Father, forgive them, for they do not

know what they are doing.”

(Luke 23:34)

“Jesus, remember me when you come

into your Kingdom.”

(Luke 23:42)

“Woman, behold your son and to the

disciple, “Here is your mother.”

(John 19:27)

Ponder this …

He did it for me …

Were You There?

Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?


Oh… Sometimes it causes me to tremble

Tremble, Tremble


Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?

Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?

Oh… Sometimes it causes me to tremble

Tremble, Tremble

Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?With permission WOL Int GIA, Lic No 1130

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Tea Break

Easter Vigil

Holy Saturday

The day of the entombed Christ

A day suspended between darkness

and light

Easter Vigil

First mass of the Easter Day (between

sunset on Holy Saturday and sunrise on

Easter morning)

Begins with darkness: the darkness of

the world and the darkness of our hearts

The light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel

the darkness of our hearts and minds.

Darkness Light

Death Life

Sin Righteousness

Easter Vigil

“The Mother of all Holy Vigils”

Signifies Christ’s passage from the dead

to the living

The whole Church community is led from

darkness to the light of Christ’s truth

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4 Parts of the Easter Vigil

Service of Light

Liturgy of the Word

Liturgy of Baptism

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Service of the Light

Evening begins in an unlit church (darkness)

Priest lights and blesses a new fire.

“Sanctify this new fire holy, we pray, and grant

that, by these paschal celebrations, we may be

so inflamed with heavenly desires"

The Paschal Candle is lit from the new fire.

The Paschal Candle represents the Light of the

risen Christ coming into the world

This Candle is lit each day until the Pentecost

(for the next 7 weeks or 50 days)

The Paschal Candle

The Candle is like the Divine pillar of

cloud and fire that led the Israelites to

freedom out of Egypt. Paschal means

‘Passover’ in Hebrew

A Cross or Chi-Rho – represents Christ

Greek Letters Alpha & Omega - God is

the beginning & the end

The Current Year – God’s presence

here and now

5 Grains of Incense - the 5 wounds

Jesus suffered & the spices placed

with our Lord’s Sacred Body in the tomb

Service of the Light

The Light of Christ from the Easter

Candle is passed on to each person in

the church

The darkness gives way to the Light

Liturgy of the Word

“Now that we have begun our solemn Vigil,

let us listen with quiet hearts to the Word of God.

Let us meditate on how God in times past saved

his people and in these, the last days, has sent

us his Son as our Redeemer."

3 to 7 Readings from the Old Testament are

read – reflecting on our Salvation History

E.g. Exodus 14:15-15:1 Parting of the Red Sea

prefigures Baptism

Each reading is followed by a Psalm and a

prayer

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Liturgy of the Word

New Testament Reading:

The candles on the altar are lit

Gloria is sung in exuberance.

Gospel

Alleluia is sung.

Liturgy of Baptism

The Blessing of the Water

The water in the baptismal font is

blessed with the Paschal Candle

New members are initiated into the

Church through Initiation Sacraments

The congregation renew their baptismal

vows and are sprinkled with baptismal

waters

Liturgy of the Eucharist

First consecration since Holy Thursday

Giving God thanks and praise for the

new hope and the new life that He gives

us through the Resurrection of His Son

Jesus Christ.

The whole Church is called to join at the

sacrificial table that Christ prepared for

us through His death & resurrection

The tomb is empty. There is Light in the midst of

our darkness.

We've been fed by the Word and given new life

in the waters of baptism.

We eat his Body and drink his Blood and receive

the life in him that he promises.

The new members of the Church receive the

final Sacrament of Initiation – their First

Communion in the Body and Blood of Jesus

Easter Vigil Celebrating EASTER

Christ is Risen !

Alleluia ! Alleluia ! Alleluia !

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“Death has been swallowed up

in victory.

Where, O death, is your victory?

Where, O death, is your sting?”

1 Cor 15:54-55

Christ Is Risen – M Maher

You Are Invited

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SHALOM (PEACE)

Shalom my friend

Shalom my friend

Shalo..m, Shalo..m

God’s Peace be with you

God’s Peace be with you

Shalo..m, Shalo..m

(Repeat)

I Thank My God

Chorus:I thank my God

Each time I think of youAnd when I pray for you

I pray with joy

Now there is one thing I am sure ofHe who began His work in youWill see that it is truly finishedWhen the day of Jesus comes.



I pray with joy

That I should feel like this towards youSeems only natural to me

For you have shared with me my laboursThe Gospel privilege with me



I pray with joy

Since you have borne with me my burdensI now bear you within my heart

And God alone knows how I miss youI love you just as Christ loves me



I pray with joy

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I pray your knowledge will be deepenedYour love be mutual and strong

Then you will reach the perfect goodnessThen to the Lord you will belong



I pray with joy_

Lunch / Fellowship

(We will resume in 45 minutes)

Our God Will Reign

Oh … Oh …Our God will reign foreverAwesome God forever God will reign forever more

We'll stand as one together Our God will reign forever God will reign forever moreOh … Oh …

Waves of mercy

Waves of grace

Everywhere I look, I see Your face

Your love has captured me

Oh my God, this love

How can it be?

Na …

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Our God Will Reign

Oh … Oh …Our God will reign foreverAwesome God forever God will reign forever more

We'll stand as one together Our God will reign forever God will reign forever moreOh … Oh …

The Journey to Faith

Lord I Need You – M Maher

“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28

My Faith Story

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Baggage

Let us reflect on our faith journey …

Acknowledge

Relate

Receive

Respond

COME UNTO MEDan Schutte





Take my yoke upon your shoulders; do not be afraid.

For I will gently teach you of the ways of the Lord.





I have come not for the strong

but for sinners, frail.

The powerless shall be favoured

in the eyes of the Lord





You shall come to know secret things,

hidden from the wise;

And children shall be rulers in

the land of the Lord .

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With permission WOL Int NANAL Lic N0 1130

Steve Angrisano

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“That’s what my parents taught me …

and now I believe it for myself.”

“That’s the faith that’s been passed on to me

and now I proclaim it as my own.”

“We have a God that wins in the end.”

“I don’t know what’s the biggest

trouble in your life ... but God is

bigger than all those things.”

You Are My God

You Are My God

And the rock on which I stand

I have found my place

In your arms of grace

Oh you are my God

Oh you are my God

Here I Am, Lord

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night

I will go, Lord, if you lead me

I will hold your people in my heart

I, the Lord of sea and sky

I have heard my people cry

All who dwell in dark and sin

My hand will save

I, who make the stars of night

I will make their darkness bright

Who will bear my light to them?

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night

I will go, Lord, if you lead me

I will hold your people in my heart

Here I Am To WorshipLight of the world, you stepped down into darkness

Open my eyes, let me see

Beauty that made this heart adore you

Hope of a life spent with you

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Here I am to worship

Here I am to bow down

Here I am to say that you are my God

You’re altogether lovely, altogether worthy

Altogether wonderful to me

King of all days, oh so highly exulted

Glorious in heaven above

Humbly you came to the earth you created

All for love’s sake became poor





Altogether wonderful to meI’ll never know how much it cost

To see my sin upon that cross





Altogether wonderful to me Steve will be in Perth 10-12 May 2018

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My StoryDo you have an experience you would like to share?

All sharings shall remain confidential.

“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no

longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.”

Gal 2:19-20

When I am down and, oh, my soul, so weary;

When troubles come and my heart burdened be;

Then I am still and wait here in the silence,

Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas;

I am strong when I am on your shoulders;

You raise me up to more than I can be.

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‘Be not afraid.’ Matthew 14:27

“Come to me, come as you are.”

Meditate …

Come As You Are – D Crowder

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Tea Break

Prayer & Reflection

YOU ARE MINE David Haas

I will come to you in the silence

I will lift you from all your fear

You will hear my voice

I claim you as my choice

Be still and know I am here

I am hope for all who are hopelessI am eyes for all who long to see

In the shadows of the night, I will be your light

Come and rest in me

Do not be afraid I am with youI have called you each by nameCome and follow meI will bring you homeI love you and you are mine

I am strength for all the despairingHealing for the oneswho dwell in shameAll the blind will see

The lame will all run freeAnd all will know my name!

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I am the Word that leadsall to freedom

I am the peace the world cannot giveI will call your name

Embracing all your painStand up, now walk, and live!


With permission WOL Int Lic 1130

Warm

Fuzzies

Sharing the light of Christ

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Pass It OnIt only takes a spark to get a fire going,

And soon all those around

Can warm up in its glowing;

That's how it is with God's Love,

Once you've experienced it,

You spread His love to everyone

You want to pass it on.

What a wondrous time is spring,

When all the trees are budding

The birds begin to sing,

The flowers start their blooming;

That's how it is with God's love,

Once you've experienced it.

You want to sing, it's fresh like spring,

You want to pass it on.

I wish for you my friend

This happiness that I've found;

You can depend on Him

It matters not where you're bound,

I shout it from the mountain top

I want the world to know

The Lord of love has come to me

I want to pass it on.

I shout it from the mountain top

I want the world to know

The Lord of love has come to me

I want to pass it on.

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The light of Christ Living BreadLiving Bread You're all I need

Living Word On You I feed

Living Hope You satisfy

Living Jesus You are my life

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Gospel Reflection

Matthew 27:33-46

Gospel ReflectionMatthew 27:33-46

• Read the passage again.

• What does the passage mean?

• What does the passage mean to me?

Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?

Here I Am To Worship



Here I am to say that you're my God

You're altogether lovely

Altogether worthy

Altogether wonderful to me

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God’s Chisel

Earthen Vessels …But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies.

For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. (2 Cor 4:7-12)

Ordinary people …

Extraordinary GOD !

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FASHIONED AND FORMEDMonica Brown

Fashioned and formed as earthen vessels

Fragile and easily broken

Yet holding a treasure, a wealth untold

As earthen vessels we are.

As earthen vessels we are.

(repeat 3x)Used by permission – WOL Int.

(EMM) - Lic. No. 1130.

Behold ….

The gentle face of Christ ….

Amazing graceHow sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like meI once was lostBut now I'm foundWas blind but now I see

Oh, I can see it nowOh, I can see the love in Your eyesLaying yourself downRaising up the broken to life

Palm Sunday Reflection

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Jesus died for my sin

10,000 Reasons(Bless The Lord)

Bless the Lord oh my soulOh my soul

Worship His Holy nameSing like never before

Oh my soulI'll worship Your Holy name

10,000 Reasons – M Redman

Footprints

Jesus and I were

walking as true friends.

Footprints

Jesus and I were

becoming one.

Footprints

“That was when we

danced.”

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Closing Prayer IN MOMENTS LIKE THESED.Graham

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 handsI lift up my hands to the Lord.

Singing I love you, Lord,Singing I love you, Lord,Singing I love you, Lord,

I love You.With permission CCLI 10082 Lic No 61983

Let us now proceed in peace …

See you at mass. Be there by 6.15pm.

Come right to front.

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