Saturday, 21 February 2026

4th Sunday of Lent 14 March 2026 6 PM Vigil mass

Entrance  475  Gather us in 
Psalm:   
Gospel Acclamation 184 Praise to you O Christ 
Offertory  432 Lay your hands  
Holy Holy  plainchant
Mem. Acc plainchant
Communion
948 Because the Lord is my Shepherd
846 Amazing grace
Final 849 God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name

Entrance  475  Gather us in 

Here in this place,
new light is streaming,
Now is the darkness vanished away,
See in this space our fears and our dreamings,
Brought here to you in the light of this day.

Gather us in-
the lost and forsaken,
Gather us in-
the blind and the lame;
Call to us now,
and we shall awaken,
We shall arise at the sound of our name.

We are the young-
our lives are a myst’ry,
We are the old –
who yearn for your face,
We have been sung throughout all of hist’ry,
Called to be light to the whole human race.

Gather us in-
 the rich and the haughty,
Gather us in-
 the proud and the strong;
Give us a heart so meek and so lowly,
Give us the courage to enter the song.

Here we will take the wine and the water,
Here we will take the bread of new birth,
Here you shall call your sons and your daughters,
Call us anew to be salt for the earth.

Give us to drink the wine of compassion,
Give us to eat the bread that is you;
Nourish us well, and teach us to fashion
Lives that are holy and hearts that are true.

Gather us in and hold us forever,
Gather us in and make us your own;
Gather us in-
all peoples together,
Fire of love in our flesh and our bone.

Gospel Acclamation 184 Praise to you O Christ 


Offertory  432 Lay your hands  

Refrain:

Lay Your hands, gently upon us,
Let Their touch render Your peace.
Let them bring your forgiveness and healing,
Lay Your hands, gently lay your Hands.

1. You were sent to free the broken -hearted,
You were sent to give sight to the blind.
You desire to heal all our illnesses,
Lay Your hands gently lay your hands.

2. Lord we come to you through one another,
Lord we come to You in our need.
Lord we come to You seeking wholeness,
Lay Your Hands, gently lay Your hands.


Holy Holy  plainchant

Mem. Acc plainchant

Communion
948 Because the Lord is my Shepherd

1. Because the Lord is my shepherd,
I have ev’ry thing I need.
He lets me rest in the meadow and leads me
to the quiet streams.
He restores my soul and he leads me
in the paths that are right:

Refrain
Lord, you are my shepherd,
you are my friend.
I want to follow you always,
just to follow my friend.

2. And when the road leads to darkness,
I shall walk there unafraid.
Even when death is close I have courage,
for your help is there.
You are close beside me with comfort,
you are guiding my way:

3. In love you make me a banquet
for my enemies to see.
You make me welcome, pouring down honor
from your mighty hand,
and this joy fills me with gladness;
it is too much to bear:

4. Your goodness always is with me
and your mercy I know.
Your loving kindness strengthens me always
as I go through life.
I shall dwell in your presence forever,
giving praise to your name:

846 Amazing grace
  
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.
And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far
and Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.
His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.


Final  849 God forgave my sin in Jesus’ name (Freely freely) 

God forgave my sin in Jesus' name.
I've been born again in Jesus' name
And in Jesus' name I come to you
To share his love as he told me to.

Refrain:
He said 'Freely, freely you have received;
freely, freely give.
Go in my name, and because you believe
others will know that I live.

All pow'r is giv'n in Jesus' name;
in earth and heav'n in Jesus' name;
and in Jesus' name I come to you
to share his pow'r as he told me to.

God gives us life in Jesus' name;
he lives in us in Jesus' name;
and in Jesus' name I come to you
to share his peace as he told me to.
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3rd Sunday of Lent 7th March 2026 6 PM Vigil Mass

Entrance 408 Come to the Water
Gloria No Gloria In Lent
Gospel Acc 184 Praise to you O Christ 
Offertory  601 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 
Holy, Holy Plainchant
Mem. Acc Plainchant  (Save us)
Lamb of God Plainchant
Communion 
965 As the deer
842 Come back to me
Final 721 O Lord, my God (How great thou art) 

Entrance: 408 Come to the water

1. O let all who thirst, let them come to the water.
And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord:
without money, without price. 
Why should you pay the price, except for the Lord?

2. And let all who seek, let them come to the water.
And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord:
without money, without strife. 
Why should you spend your life, except for the Lord?

3. And let all who toil, let them come to the water.
And let all who are weary, let them come to the Lord:
all who labor, without rest. How can your soul find rest,
except for the Lord?

4. And let all the poor, let them come to the water.
Bring the ones who are laden,
bring them all to the Lord:
bring the children without might. Easy the load and light:
Come to the Lord. Come to the Lord.
Come to the Lord. Come to the Lord.

Gloria No Gloria In Lent

Gospel Acc 184 Praise to you O Christ 

Praise to you o Christ, King of eternal glory

Offertory 601 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 
(same key as Laudate) https://youtu.be/U-3d2QZ2rPE

Praise to the Lord, the almighty, the King of creation;
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation;
All you who hear, now to his altar draw near,
Join in profound adoration.

Praise to the Lord, let us offer our gifts at his altar;
let not our sins and transgressions now cause us to falter.
Christ, the High Priest, bids us all join in his feast.
Gathered with him at the altar.

Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in us adore him!
All that has life and breath, come now in praises before him!
Let the Amen sound from his people again:
now as we worship before him.

Holy, Holy Plainchant   

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
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.

Mem. Acc Plainchant   (Save us)

Save us, Saviour of the world,
for by your Cross and Resurrection
you have set us free.

Lamb of God: plainchant

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world
Have mercy on us (repeat)

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world
Grant us peace.

Communion 
965 As the deer

As the deer pants for the water
So my soul longs after you
You alone are my heart's desire
And I long to worship you

Refrain:
You alone are my strength, my shield
To you alone may my spirit yield
You alone are my hearts desire
And I long to worship you

I want you more than gold or silver
Only you can satisfy
You alone are the real joy giver
And the apple of my eye

You're my friend and you're my Brother
Even though you are a King
I love you more than any other
So much more than anything


842 Come back to me (Hosea)

1. Come back to me with all your heart,
don't let fear keep us apart.
Trees do bend, tho' straight and tall;
so must we to others' call.

Refrain:
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
and living deeply our new life.

2. The wilderness will lead you
to your heart where I will speak.
Integrity and justice
with tenderness you shall know. (Refrain)

3. You shall sleep secure with peace;
faithfulness will be your joy. (Refrain)

(interlude)
repeat verse 1 & refrain



Final 721 O Lord, my God (How great thou art) 

O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Refrain:
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee;
How great thou art, how great Thou art!
Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to thee;
How great thou art, how great Thou art!

When through the woods, and forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.
(refrain)

And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing;
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died to take away my sin.
(refrain)

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation,
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then I shall bow, in humble adoration,
And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!" 
(refrain)
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2nd Sunday of Lent 28th February 2026 - 6 PM Vigil Mass St. Lawrence Feltham

Entrance   720 Be still, for the presence of the Lord
Gloria  None during Lent
Psalm  spoken
Gospel Acc 184 Praise to you O Christ 
Offertory 607 Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Holy, Holy Plainchant
Mem. Acc Plainchant  (Save us)
Communion
660 Godhead here in hiding
792 Eye has not seen
Final  770 Shine, Jesus, shine 

Entrance   720 Be still, for the presence of the Lord

Be still, for the presence of the Lord
The Holy One is here
Come bow before Him now
With reverence and fear
In Him no sin is found
We stand on holy ground
Be still, for the presence of the Lord
The Holy One is here

Be still, for the glory of the Lord
Is shining all around
He burns with holy fire
With splendour He is crowned
How awesome is the sight
Our radiant King of Light
Be still for the glory of the Lord
Is shining all around

Be still, for the power of the Lord
Is moving in this place
He comes to cleanse and heal
To minister His grace
No work too hard for Him
In faith receive from Him
Be still, for the power of the Lord
Is moving in this place

Gloria  None during Lent

Psalm  spoken

Gospel Acc 184 Praise to you O Christ 

Praise to you o Christ, King of eternal glory

Offertory 607 Let all mortal flesh keep silence

Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
And with fear and trembling stand;
Ponder nothing worldly minded,
For with blessing in His hand
Christ our God to Earth descendeth,
Our full homage to demand.

King of Kings, yet born of Mary,
As of old on Earth He stood,
Lord of Lords in human vesture,
in the Body and the Blood.
He will give to all the faithful
his own self for heav’nly food.

Rank on rank the host of heaven
preads its vanguard on the way,
as the Light of Light descendeth
from the realms of endless day,
that the pow’rs of hell may vanish
as the darkness clears away.

At His feet the six-winged Seraph,
Cherubim with sleepless eye,
veil their faces to the Presence,
as with ceaseless voice they cry,
‘Alleluia, alleluia,
Alleluia, Lord, most High!’

Holy, Holy Plainchant   

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
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.

Mem. Acc Plainchant   (Save us)

Save us, Saviour of the world,
for by your Cross and Resurrection
you have set us free.

Lamb of God: plainchant

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world
Have mercy on us (repeat)

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world
Grant us peace.

Communion
660 Godhead here in hiding

1. Godhead here in hiding whom I do adore
Masked by these bare shadows, shape and nothing more.
See, Lord, at thy service low lies here a heart
Lost, all lost in wonder at the God thou art.

2. Seeing, touching, tasting are in thee deceived;
How says trusty hearing? that shall be believed;
What God's Son has told me, take for truth I do;
Truth himself speaks truly or there's nothing true.

3. On the cross thy godhead made no sign to men;
Here thy very manhood steals from human ken:
Both are my confession, both are my belief,
And I pray the prayer of the dying thief.

4. I am not like Thomas, wounds I cannot see,
But I plainly call thee Lord and God as he:
This faith each day deeper be my holding of,
Daily make me harder hope and dearer love.

5. O thou, our reminder of Christ Crucified,
Living Bread, the life of us for whom he died,
Lend this life to me, then; feed and feast my mind,
There be thou the sweetness man was meant to find.

6. Jesus whom I look at shrouded here below,
I beseech thee send me what I long for so,
Some day to gaze on thee face to face in light
And be blest forever with thy glory's sight.

792 Eye has not seen

Refrain:
Eye has not seen, ear has not heard
what God has ready for those who love him.
Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus;
teach us the wisdom of God.

When pain and sorrow weigh us down,
be near to us, O Lord;
Forgive the weakness of our faith,
and bear us up within your peaceful word. (Refrain)

Our lives are but a single breath,
we flower and we face;
Yet all our days are in your hands,
so we return in love what love has made. (Refrain)

To those who see with eyes of faith,
the Lord is ever near,
Reflected in the faces
of all the poor and lowly of the world. (Refrain)

We sing a mystery from the past
in halls where saints have trod;
Yet ever new the music rings
to Jesus living Song of God. (Refrain)

Final  770 Shine Jesus Shine (Lord, the light of your love)

Lord the Light of Your Love is shining,
In the midst of the darkness shining,
Jesus light of the world shine upon us,
Set us free by the truth You now bring us,
Shine on me. Shine on me.

Refrain:
Shine Jesus shine
Fill this land with the Father's glory
Blaze, Spirit blaze,
Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth Your word
Lord and let there be light.

Lord I come to Your awesome presence,
From the shadows into Your radiance,
By the blood I may enter Your brightness,
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness,
Shine on me. Shine on me. (refrain)

As we gaze on Your kindly brightness.
So our faces display Your likeness.
Ever changing from glory to glory,
Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story.
Shine on me. Shine on me. (refrain)
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Thursday, 19 February 2026

1st Sunday of Lent 6 PM Vigil Mass 21st February 2026 - St. Lawrence Parish Feltham

Entrance hymn:  180 Led by the Spirit
Gloria:   (None during Lent)
Gospel Acclamation:  184 Praise to you O Christ 
Offertory Hymn: 198 Ashes
Holy, Holy:  plainchant
Mem. Acc:  plainchant (Save us)
Lamb of God: plainchant 
Communion Hymns:
952 On Eagle's wings
206 Forty Days and Forty Nights
Final: 934 Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Entrance hymn:  180  Led by the Spirit  (tune: Kingsfold, same as "I heard the voice of Jesus say")

1. Led by the Spirit of our God, we go to fast and pray
With Christ into the wilderness; we join his paschal way.
"Rend not your garments, rend your hearts. Turn back your lives to me."
Thus says our kind and gracious God, whose reign is liberty.

2. Led by the Spirit, we confront temptation face to face,
And know full well we must rely on God's redeeming grace.
On bread alone we cannot live, but nourished by the Word
We seek the will of God to do: this is our drink and food.

3. Led by the Spirit, now draw near the waters of rebirth
With hearts that long to worship God in spirit and in truth.
"Whoever drinks the drink I give shall never thirst again."
Thus says the Lord who died for us, our Savior, kindred friend.

4. Led by the Spirit, now sing praise to God the Trinity:
The Source of Life, the living Word made flesh to set us free,
The Spirit blowing where it will to make us friends of God:
This mystery far beyond our reach, yet near in healing love.

Gloria:   (None during Lent)

Gospel Acclamation:  184 Praise to you O Christ 

Praise to you o Christ, King of eternal glory

Offertory Hymn: 198 Ashes

1. We rise again from ashes,
from the good we’ve failed to do.
We rise again from ashes,
to create ourselves anew.
If all our world is ashes,
then must our lives be true,
an offering of ashes, an offering to you.

2. We offer you our failures,
we offer you attempts,
the gifts not fully given,
the dreams not fully dreamt.
Give our stumblings direction,
give our visions wider view,
an offering of ashes, an offering to you.

3. Then rise again from ashes,
let healing come to pain,
though spring has turned to winter,
and sunshine turned to rain.
The rain we’ll use for growing,
and create the world anew
from an offering of ashes, an offering to you.

4. Thanks be to the Father,
who made us like himself.
Thanks be to his Son,
who saved us by his death.
Thanks be to the Spirit
who creates the world anew
from an offering of ashes, an offering to you.

Holy, Holy Plainchant   

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
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.

Mem. Acc Plainchant   (Save us)

Save us, Saviour of the world,
for by your Cross and Resurrection
you have set us free.

Lamb of God: plainchant

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world
Have mercy on us (repeat)

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world
Grant us peace.

Communion Hymns:

952 On Eagle's wings

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
who abide in His shadow for life,
say to the Lord: "My refuge,
my rock in whom I trust!"

Refrain:  
And He will raise you up on eagles’ wings, 
bear you on the breath of dawn, 
make you to shine like the sun, 
and hold you in the palm of His hand.

The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
and famine will bring you no fear:
under His wings your refuge, 
His faithfulness your shield.  (Refrain)

You need not fear the terror of the night,
nor the arrow that flies by day;
though thousands fall about you, 
near you it shall not come. (Refrain)

For to His angels He's given a command
to guard you in all of your ways;
upon their hands they will bear you up,
lest you dash your foot against a stone. (Refrain)

And hold you in the palm of His hand.


206 Forty Days and Forty Nights

Forty days and forty nights
Thou wast fasting in the wild;
Forty days and forty nights
Tempted, and yet unbeguiled.

Sunbeams scorching all the day;
Chilly dew-drops nightly shed;
Prowling beasts about Thy way;
Stones Thy pillow; earth Thy bed.

Let us thy endurance share
And from earthly greed abstain,
With thee watching unto prayer,
With thee strong to suffer pain.

Then if evil on us press,
Flesh or spirit to assail,
Victor in the wilderness,
Help us not to swerve or fail

So shall peace divine be ours;
Holier gladness ours shall be;
come to us angelic powers,
Such as ministered to Thee.

Keep, O keep us, Saviour dear,
Ever constant by Thy side;
That with Thee we may appear
At the eternal Eastertide.


Final: 934 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

Dear Lord and Father of mankind,
forgive our foolish ways;
reclothe us in our rightful mind,
in purer lives thy service find,
in deeper reverence, praise.
in deeper reverence, praise.

In simple trust like theirs who heard,
beside the Syrian sea,
the gracious calling of the Lord,
let us, like them, without a word,
rise up and follow thee.
rise up and follow thee.

O Sabbath rest by Galilee,
O calm of hills above,
where Jesus knelt to share with thee
the silence of eternity,
interpreted by love!
interpreted by love!

Drop thy still dews of quietness,
till all our strivings cease;
take from our souls the strain and stress,
and let our ordered lives confess
the beauty of thy peace.
the beauty of thy peace.

Breathe through the heats of our desire
thy coolness and thy balm;
let sense be dumb, let flesh retire;
speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire,
O still, small voice of calm.
O still, small voice of calm.

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Thursday, 12 February 2026

6th Sunday OT Year C 14 February 2026 6 PM Vigil Mass St. Lawrence Parish Feltham

Entrance: 869 Lord of creation
Gloria: Psallite Gloria
Alleluia: 820 Seek ye first (alleluia only)
Offertory:  872 My God, accept my heart this day
Holy holy 576 German Mass
Memorial Acclamation 2  German Mass (When we eat)
Great Amen: 577 German Mass
Lamb of God: plainchant
Communion:
980 Your words are spirit and life
792 Eye has not seen 
Final: 856 Take the word of God with you 


Entrance       869 Lord of creation (tune of Be thou my Vision) 

Lord of creation, to you be all praise!
Most mighty your working, most wondrous your ways!
You reign in a glory no tongue e'er can tell;
you deign in the heart of the humble to dwell.

Lord of all power, I give you my will,
in joyful obedience your tasks to fulfill.
Your bondage is freedom, your service is song;
and, held in your keeping, my weakness is strong.

Lord of all wisdom, I give you my mind,
rich truth that surpasses our knowledge to find.
What eye has not seen and what ear never heard
is taught by your Spirit and shines from your Word.

Lord of all bounty, I give you my heart;
I praise and adore you for all you impart;
your love to inspire me, your counsel to guide,
your presence to cheer me whatever betide.

Lord of all being, I give you my all;
if e'er I disown you, I stumble and fall;
but, sworn in glad service your word to obey,
I walk in your freedom to the end of the way.


Gloria                 Psallite Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people
of good will.
We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.

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

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.

Alleluia: 820 Seek ye first (alleluia only)

Refrain/descant:
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Allelu, alleluia

Offertory:  872 My God, accept my heart this day

My God, accept my heart this day,
And make it wholly Thine,
That I from Thee no more may stray,
No more from Thee decline.

Before the cross of Him Who died,
Behold, I prostrate fall;
Let every sin be crucified,
And Christ be all in all.

Anoint me with Thy heavenly grace,
And seal me for Thine own,
That I may see Thy glorious face,
And worship at Thy throne.

Let every thought, and work, and word,
To Thee be ever given;
Then life shall be Thy service, Lord,
And Death the gate of Heaven.

All glory to the Father be,
All glory to the Son,
All glory, Holy Ghost, to thee,
while endless ages run.

Holy, Holy 576 German Mass (Schubert)

Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts
Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts

Heaven and earth are full
Full of your glory
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest
.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.


Memorial Acclamation: When we eat (German Mass) (same melody as Amen twice)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Great Amen: 578 German Mass (Schubert)

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen.

Lamb of God     plainchant

Communion:
980 Your words are spirit and life

Refrain:
Your words are spirit and life, O Lord:
richer than gold, stronger than death.
Your words are spirit and life, O Lord;
life everlasting.

1. God’s law is perfect, refreshing the soul,
reviving the weary spirit.
God’s rule can be trusted: bringing us wisdom,
bringing God’s wisdom to birth.

2. God’s precepts keep us; their purpose is right.
They gladden the hearts of people.
God’s command is so clear it brings us new vision;
bringing God’s light to our eyes.

3. Living by God’s truth is holy and sure;
God’s presence is everlasting.
God’s truth is eternal, bringing us justice;
bringing God’s justice to earth.

4. God’s word is precious, desired more than gold;
worth more than we dare imagine
and, sweeter than honey, this word will feed us,
bringing fulfilment and joy.


792 Eye has not seen 

Refrain:
Eye has not seen, ear has not heard
what God has ready for those who love him.
Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus;
teach us the wisdom of God.

When pain and sorrow weigh us down,
be near to us, O Lord;
Forgive the weakness of our faith,
and bear us up within your peaceful word. (Refrain)

Our lives are but a single breath,
we flower and we face;
Yet all our days are in your hands,
so we return in love what love has made. (Refrain)

To those who see with eyes of faith,
the Lord is ever near,
Reflected in the faces
of all the poor and lowly of the world. (Refrain)

We sing a mystery from the past
in halls where saints have trod;
Yet ever new the music rings
to Jesus living Song of God. (Refrain)


Final: 856 Take the word of God with you 

1. Take the word of God with you as you go.
Take the seeds of God's word and make them grow.

Refrain
Go in peace to serve the world,
in peace to serve the world.
Take the love of God,
the love of God with you as you go.

2. Take the peace of God with you as you go.
Take the seeds of God's peace and make them grow.

3. Take the joy of God with you as you go.
Take the seeds of God's joy and make them grow.

4. Take the love of God with you as you go.
Take the seeds of God's love and make them grow.
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Tuesday, 3 February 2026

5th Sunday in OT Yr A 6 PM Vigil Mass 7th February 2026 St Lawrence Parish

Entrance  820 Seek ye first
GLORIA     Psallite Gloria
Alleluia     178 Halle halle
Offertory    608 Take my hands
Holy Holy: 576 German mass
Memorial Acc. (When we eat)
Great amen: 578 German mass
Communion
883 Christ, be our light
193 Return to God
Final   854 Bring forth the kingdom

Entrance  820 Seek ye first the kingdom of God
https://youtu.be/FFxZeY2D5tc?si=23-f3jLFzlWJfvge (original version has the descant alleleuia which we sing as a separate refrain)

Seek ye first the kingdom of God
and His righteousness,
and all these things shall be added unto you;
Allelu, alleluia.

Refrain/descant:
Alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia
Allelu, alleluia

Ask and it shall be given unto you,
seek and ye shall find;
knock and it shall be opened unto you;
Allelu, alleluia.  (Refrain)

We do not live by bread alone
but by ev’ry word
that comes forth from the mouth of God;
Allelu, alleluia. (Refrain)

Where two or three are gathered in my name,
there am I in your midst;
and whatsoever you ask I will do;
Allelu, alleluia. (Refrain)

Seek ye first the kingdom of God
And His righteousness
And all these things shall be added unto you
Allelu, alleluia (Refrain)


Gloria                 Psallite Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people
of good will.
We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.

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

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.


Gospel Acc 178 Caribbean Alleulia (Halle, Halle, Halle)

Refrain:

Halle halle Halle–luia ( 3 x)
Halle-luia! Halle-luia!


Offertory    608 Take my hands

Take my hands and make them as your own,
And use them for your kingdom here on earth,
Consecrate them to your care,
Anoint them for your service where,
You may need your Gospel to be sown.

Take my hands they speak now for my heart,
And by their actions they will show their love,
Guard them on their daily course,
Be their strength and guiding force,
To ever serve the Trinity above.

Take my hands I give them to you Lord,
Prepare them for the service of your name,
Open them to human need,
And by their love they'll sow your seed,
So all may know the love and hope you give,

Take my hands, take my hands O Lord.

Holy, Holy 578 German Mass (Schubert)

Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts
Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts

Heaven and earth are full
Full of your glory
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest
.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Hosanna in the highest.


Memorial Acclamation: When we eat (German Mass) (same melody as Amen twice)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Great Amen: 578 German Mass (Schubert)

Amen, amen, amen
Amen, amen.

Lamb of God     plainchant


Communion
883 Christ, be our light

1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you. 
Make us your own, your holy people,
light for the world to see.

Refrain
Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.

2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled.
Longing for hope, many despair.
Your word alone has pow’r to save us.
Make us your living voice.

3. Longing for food, many are hungry.
Longing for water, many still thirst.
Make us your bread, broken for others,
shared until all are fed.

4. Longing for shelter, many are homeless.
Longing for warmth, many are cold.
Make us your building, sheltering others,
walls made of living stone.

5. Many the gifts, many the people,
many the hearts that yearn to belong.
Let us be servants to one another,
making your kingdom come.


193 Return to God

Refrain:
Return to God with all your heart,
the source of grace and mercy;
come seek the tender faithfulness of God (repeat)

1. Now the time of grace has come,
the day of salvation;
come and learn now
the way of our God

2. I will take your heart of stone
and place a heart within you,
A heart of compassion and love

3. If you break the chains of oppression,
if you set the pris'ner free;
if you share your bread with the hungry,
give protection to the lost;

give a shelter to the homeless,
clothe the naked in your midst,
then your light shall break forth
like the dawn


Final    854 Bring Forth the Kingdom of God

You are salt for the earth, O people:
Salt for the Kingdom of God!
Share the flavor of life, O people:
Life in the Kingdom of God!

Refrain
Bring forth the kingdom of mercy,
Bring forth the kingdom of peace;
Bring forth the kingdom of justice,
Bring forth the City of God!

You are a light on the hill, O people:
light for the City of God!
Shine so holy and bright, O people:
shine for the Kingdom of God! (Refrain)

You are a seed of the Word, O people:
bring forth the kingdom of God!
Seeds of mercy and seeds of justice,
Grow in the Kingdom of God! (Refrain)

We are a blest and a pilgrim people:
Bound for the kingdom of God!
Love our journey and love our homeland:
Love is the Kingdom of God! (Refrain)
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