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HOLY MASS IN ENGLISH

Sunday, 31 July 2022
Hymns, Prayers, Announcements

The Church celebrates:

18th Ordinary Sunday

1. ENTRANCE HYMN 3. GLORIA

O God of earth and altar <Read>

O God of earth and altar, 4. ALLELUIA

bow down and hear our cry, Priest : The Lord be with you.
our earthly rulers falter, All : And with your Spirit
Priest : A reading from the Holy Gospel according to ...
our people drift and die;
All : Glory to you, Lord.
the walls of gold entomb us,
the swords of scorn divide,
take not thy thunder from us, Apostle’s creed (optional)
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator
but take away our pride.
of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our
Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the
From all that terror teaches, Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
from lies of tongue and pen, died and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day
from all the easy speeches He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, is
seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from
that comfort cruel men,
thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I
from sale and profanation believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the
of honour and the sword, communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
from sleep and from damnation, resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
deliver us, good Lord!

Tie in a living tether 5. INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

the prince and priest and thrall, P –Today the Lord reminds us that our life has meaning
bind all our lives together, only if we relate it to Him in faith and
smite us and save us all; love. Let us ask this grace for ourselves and all mankind as
in ire and exultation we pray:
aflame with faith, and free,
lift up a living nation, –That the whole Church, under the guidance of the Holy
Father and the other leaders, may always give an example
a single sword to thee.
of consistency in upholding the values of the Kingdom.
Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
The Confiteor (optional)
I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and –That all parents and teachers may be shining examples to
sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my
their children and pupils in giving
words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do;
through my fault, through my fault, through my most
priority to moral and spiritual values.
grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary, ever Virgin, all Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to
pray for me to the Lord our God. –That all those who have plenty of material resources may
use them to answer the needs of
their poor brothers and sisters.
Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
2. KYRIE
Kyrie Eleison. Christe Eleison. Kyrie Eleison
 –That our young people may reject materialism and 8. OUR FATHER
hedonism, and learn to treasure lasting values. Our Father who art in heaven
Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us. Hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom, Thy kingdom come
–That each of us may grow in the awareness of our Thy will be done
dignity and lead a life of ever greater On earth as in heaven,
resemblance to the life of Jesus. On earth as in heaven
Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us. Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our trespasses
– That our sisters and brothers going through a hard time As we forgive
right now may rely on God for their needs and trust His And lead us not into temptation
presence in their situation. But deliver us from evil.
Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
[Priest: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil,
_That our brothers and sisters who are sick may be graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help
touched by Jesus' healing hand. of your mercy, we may be always free from sin
Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us. and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed
hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.]
P –Lord Jesus, you alone can give meaning and direction
to our life. Strengthen our faith in the eternal reward you For Thine is the kingdom
promise, and make our behavior a constant witness to The power and glory
what we believe Forever and ever, amen, amen
in. You who live and care for ever and ever.
9. PEACE
All – Amen!

6. OFFERTORY HYMN
Come to me

Refrain:
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy burdened,
and I shall give you rest.
Take up my yoke and learn from me,
for I am meek and humble of heart.
And you’ll find rest for your souls.
Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden is light

1. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall never be in need.

Fresh and green are the meadows where he gives
me rest.
2. Pursue me, O God, with your fathomless love.
In your tent let me dwell all the days of my life.

7. SANCTUS
Holy

1) Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, God of power and

might
Heaven and earth are filled forever of your glory 
Hosanna in the highest

2) Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord

Heaven and earth are filled forever of your glory
Hosanna in the highest (3X)
 An Act of Spiritual Communion never to part.
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. 2. Christ on my right hand,
I love You above all things, Christ on my left hand,
and I desire to receive You into my soul. Christ all around me
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, shield in the strife;
come at least spiritually into my heart. Christ in my sleeping,
I embrace You as if You were already there
Christ in my sitting,
and unite myself wholly to You.
Christ in my rising
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
light of my life.

3. Christ be in all hearts,

10.COMMUNION HYMNS thinking about me
Blest are they, the poor in spirit Christ be on all tongues,
telling of me
1. Blest are they, the poor in spirit; Christ be the vision,
theirs is the kingdom of God. in eyes that see me
Blest are they, full of sorrow, In ears that hear me,
they shall be consoled. Christ ever be.
Refrain:
Rejoice and be glad! ANNOUCEMENTS
Blessed are you; holy are you! ● Sunday school will start again every 2nd and
Rejoice and be glad! 4th Sunday of the month.
Yours is the Kingdom of God! ● Coffee and Tea will commence after Mass.
● We are constantly looking for volunteers to
2. Blest are they, the lowly ones; keep the English Mass running. At this moment,
they shall inherit the earth. we especially need volunteers to help out with
Blest are they, who hunger and thirst; coffee and tea, to be part of the music services
they shall have their fill. (Refrain) (choir and worship bands) and altar servants. If
you would like to be part of our volunteer
3. Blest are they who show mercy; community, please feel free to reach out to any
mercy shall be theirs. of us in person after mass, or contact us via
Blest are they, the pure of heart; email or Facebook.
they shall see God! (Refrain) ● On 18 September there is no English Mass.
Instead, there’s a joint mass at 10:30 in
4. Blest are they who seek peace; Rafaelkerk (Lichtenberchdreef 4, 3562 RD
they are the children of God. Utrecht). Mass will be part in Dutch, part in
Blest are they who suffer in faith, English. Followed by a lunch and workshop
the glory of God is theirs. (Refrain) program.

5. Blest are you who suffer hate Contact us:

all because of me. Email: team@englishmassutrecht.nl
Rejoice and be glad, yours is the kingdom, OR Scan the QR codes below to email and visit our FB
shine for all to see. (Refrain) page.

11. RECESSIONAL HYMN

Christ be beside me

1. Christ beside me,

Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
King of my heart;
Christ within me,
Christ below me,
Christ above me