When I see the blood, when I see the blood - I will pass, I will pass over you

2. Chiefest of sinners Jesus will save - All He has promised, that He will do; - Wash in the ARCHDIOCESE OF DOUALA
fountain opened for sin, - And I will pass, will pass over you.
3. Judgment is coming, all will be there, - Each one receiving justly his due; - Hide in the
SAINT MARK – Cité des Palmiers
saving, sin-cleansing blood, - And I will pass, will pass over you. HOLY FAMILY CHOIR
Prayers before communion

Entrance: Draw near O Lord (CH 164)

Draw near, 0 Lord, Our God, graciously hear us, Guilty of sinning before you.
Prayers after communion 1. 0 King exalted, Saviour of all nations, - See how our grieving lifts our eyes to heaven; - Hear
us, Redeemer, as we beg forgiveness.
2. Might of the Father, Keystone of God’s temple, - Way of salvation, Gate of Heaven’s glory; -
Sin has enslaved us, free your sons from bondage.
3. We pray, 0 God, throned in strength and splendour, - Hear from your Kingdom this our song
of sorrow; - Show us our mercy, pardon our offences.
4. Humbly confessing countless sins committed, - Our hearts are broken, laying bare their
Exit: Glory be to Jesus (CH 165) secrets; Cleanse us, Redeemer, boundless in compassion.
1. Glory be to Jesus, - Who in bitter pains - Pour’d for me the life-blood - From his sacred 5. Innocent captive, unresisting Victim, - Liars denounce you; sentenced for the guilty; - Once
veins. you redeemed us; now renew us, Jesus.
2. Grace and life eternal - In that blood I find: - Blest be his compassion, - Infinitely kind.
3. Blest through endless ages - Be the precious stream, - Which from endless torment - Doth Kyrie: Joan of Arc
the world redeem. O Lord - have mercy - on your children, - have mercy
4. There the fainting spirit - Drinks of life her fill; - There as in a fountain - Laves herself at 1. Lord Jesus - you came to reconcile - us with the Father, - Lord have mercy
will. 2. Lord Jesus - you are the son of God - and son of Mary, - Christ have mercy
5. Abel’s blood for vengeance - Pleaded to the skies; - But the blood of Jesus - For our pardon 3. Lord Jesus - you are the word made flesh - Splendour of the Father, - Lord have mercy
cries.
6. Oft as it is sprinkled - On our guilty hearts, - Satan in confusion - Terror-struck departs.
7. Oft as earth exalting - Wafts its praise on high, - Hell with horror trembles; - Heav’n is fill’d
First reading : Ex 17:3-7
with joy. Responsorial psalm : Ps 94
8. Lift ye, then, your voices; - Swell the mighty flood; - Louder still and louder, - Praise the O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts.
precious blood.
Second reading : Rom 5:1-2, 5-8
Acclamation : Glory and praise to you – O Christ
Food for thought Gospel : Jn 4:5-42
Many Catholics are ashamed of praying in public. This is a nice way to pray without any
worries!!! Singing well is praying twice, so please join our choir and let us sing together
well. If you sing well, God will multiply your blessings by two. We count on your massive
turn out. Come and share the miracles of singing. Credo: In one God
Practice days: Friday and Saturday, from 6.00 to 8.00 p.m. - Happy Sunday! In one God,
I believe, I believe, I believe in one God, creator of heaven and earth.
1. Mighty Father I believe, - Creator of heaven and earth, - I believe in Jesus Christ, -
Everlasting son of God.
2. Equal in the Father’s power, - And through him all things were made, - It was he who save us The Angels are singing hosanna in the highest
all, - From heaven he came to earth. 2. Heaven and earth are full of your glory
3. Of the Virgin Mary born, - By the spirit was made flesh, - Suffered, death, was crucified, - The Angels are singing hosanna in the highest
And he rose up from the death. 3. Bass: Blessed is he who comes in the Lord’s name
4. He ascended to heaven, - And his kingdom has no end, - In the spirit I believe, - Lord and The Angels are singing hosanna in the highest.
vivified of all.
5. With the Father and the son, - He’s adore and glorified, - I believe in Holy Church, - And one Mystery of faith:
baptism profess. Dying you destroyed our death - Rising you restored our life
6. I shall see him in heaven, - Living in the world to come, - Amen alleluia – Amen, alleluia. Lord Jesus come in glory (x3)
Prayer of the faithful: Pater Noster: Our Father
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come (x2)
1. Thy kingdom come, - thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven
A hymn to Mary: Hail Mary full of grace Bass: On earth as it’s in heaven (Sop: our Father)
Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee, Blessed art Thou among women 2. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses
And blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners now Bass: And forgive us our trespasses (Sop: our Father)
And at the hour of our death. Amen 3. As we forgive those who trespass against us and lead us not into temptation
Bass: But deliver us from evil (Sop: our Father)
Procession: Truth in my inward being (CH 64) 4. For the Kingdom, the power and the glory, - Are yours now and forever
Bass: Are yours and forever (Sop: our Father)
1. Truth in my inward being, wisdom in my secret heart
O Lord that’s what you desire (x2)
Willing Spirit, Holy Spirit, Willing Spirit, this is our sacrifice Agnus Dei: Have pity on us
2. We offer our minds and hearts, To you O God at this table 1. Have pity on us Jesus son of David; O Lamb (O Lamb) of God, you take away the sins (the
O Lord, that’s what you desire sins) of the world, Have mercy on us Hummmm (x2)
3. We bring our gifts to you Lord, in form of bread and wine 2. Have pity on us Jesus son of David; O Lamb (O Lamb) of God, you take away the sins (the
O Lord, that’s what you desire sins) of the world. Grant us peace son of David, son of God. Grant us peace O Lamb
4. Bless them and change them, O Lord, into your body and blood
O Lord, that’s what you desire Communion: I am the bread of life (CH 81)
5. All glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit 1. I am the bread of life - He who comes to me shall not hunger; -He who believes in me shall
O Lord, that’s what you desire not thirst. - No one can come to me - unless the Father draw him.
And I will raise him up, - and I will raise him up - And I will raise him up on the last day.
Offertory: Receive, O Father in thy love (CH 61) 2. The bread that I will give - Is my flesh for the life of the world, - And he who eats of this
1. Receive, O Father, in thy love these humble gifts of bread and wine; that we ourselves we bread - He shall live forever, he shall live for ever.
offer thee returning gifts already thine 3. Unless you eat; - of the flesh of the Son of man, - And drink of his blood, - And drink of his
2. Behold this Host and Chalice, Lord, to thee on high the gifts we raise; through them may we blood, - you shall not have life within you.
our honour pay, our adoration and praise. 4. I am the resurrection, - I am the life - He who believes in me, - even if he dies, - he shall
3. No earthly claim to grace is ours, save what thy sacrifice has won; grant then thy grace, fulfil live for ever.
our needs, and may thy will in ours be done.
When I see the blood
Sanctus: Hosanna in the highest
Hosanna in the highest (x2) - The Angels are singing hosanna in the highest 1. Christ our redeemer died on the Cross - Died for the sinner, paid all his due - Sprinkle your
1. Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty soul with the blood of the Lamb - And I will pass, will pass over you when I see the blood