WELCOME Welcomes All Parishioners to Today's Mass TWENTY-SECONDED SUNDAY OF THE YEAR A Sunday August 30, 2026 PROCESSION IN PROGRESS HERE WE ARE (HYMN 112) Chorus: Here we are, all together. As we sing our songs joyfully, Here we are, joined together As we pray we’ll always be. 1. Join we now as friends to celebrate The brotherhood we share all as one Keep the fire burning, kindle it with care, And we’ll all join in and sing Chorus: Here we are, all together. As we sing our songs joyfully, Here we are, joined together As we pray we’ll always be. 2. Let us make the world an alleluia! Let us make the world a better place, Keep a smile handy, have a helping hand; Lets us all join in and sing. Chorus: Here we are, all together. As we sing our songs joyfully, Here we are, joined together As we pray we’ll always be. 3. Happy is the man who does his best, To free the troubled world from all his pain, Join we with that man and free the world. As we all join in and sing. Chorus: Here we are, all together. As we sing our songs joyfully, Here we are, joined together As we pray we’ll always be. THIRD MASS COME SOUND HIS PRAISE ABROAD (HYMN 54) 1. Come sound his praise abroad and hymns of glory sing; Jesus is the Sovereign Lord, the universal king Chorus: Praise Ye the Lord, Alleluia Alleluia Praise Ye the Lord, Alleluia (4x) Praise Ye the Lord 2. He formed the deeps unknown, He gave the sea their bounds, The watery worlds are all his own And all the solid ground Chorus: Praise Ye the Lord, Alleluia Alleluia Praise Ye the Lord, Alleluia (4x) Praise Ye the Lord 3. Come worship at his throne, Come bow before the Lord, We are his work, and not our own He formed us by his word Chorus: Praise Ye the Lord, Alleluia Alleluia Praise Ye the Lord, Alleluia (4x) Praise Ye the Lord 4. Today attend his voice. Nor dare provoke his rod, Come like the people of his choice. And own your gracious God Chorus: Praise Ye the Lord, Alleluia Alleluia Praise Ye the Lord, Alleluia (4x) Praise Ye the Lord, THE INTRODUCTORY RITE PENITENTIAL RITE I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. PENITENTIAL RITE V. You were sent to heal the contrite of heart: Lord, Have Mercy. R. Lord, Have Mercy. V. You came to call sinners: Christ, Have Mercy R. Christ, Have Mercy V. You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us: Lord, Have Mercy R. Lord, Have Mercy KYRIE Kyrie, Eleison {X2} Christe, Eleison {X2} Kyrie, Eleison {X2} LORD, HAVE MERCY Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy, on your servants, Lord, have mercy. God Almighty, just and faithful, Lord have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, gift from heaven, Christ, have mercy. Light of truth, and light of justice, Christ have mercy, Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy, on your servants, Lord, have mercy. God Almighty, just and faithful, Lord have mercy, Lord, have mercy. KYRIE (Igbo) Onye wanyi biko mebere Onye wanyi mebere x2 Kristi biko mebere Kristi mebere x2 Onye wanyi biko mebere Onye wanyi mebere x2 KYRIE (Edo) Noyaenmwan mwen itohan Noyaenmwan mwen itohan Kristi mwen itohan Kristi mwen itohan Noyaenmwan mwen itohan Noyaenmwan mwen itohan THE GLORIA (When indicated this hymn is either sung or said) 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. GLORIA (Igbo) Otito diri Chineke n’elu ka cha si elu (n’uwa udo) Udo diri ndi mmadu nd'ihe ha na so Chukwu [x2] 1. An’yi too gi An’yi kwupu tuoruma gi An’yi se kpu oro gi An’yi do gi ebube An’yi kele gi nihi nnukwu ebube gi Osebulu wa Chukwu Otito diri Chineke Otito diri Chineke n’elu ka cha si elu (n’uwa udo) Udo diri ndi mmadu nd'ihe ha na so Chukwu [x2] 2. Eze eluigwe Chukwunna gi Kani le Onye nwe anyi Jesu Kristi S’otu nwa Chineke muo D’inuwer’anyi bu Chukwu nwaturu nke nke nna Otito diri Chineke Otito diri Chineke n’elu ka cha si elu (n’uwa udo) Udo diri ndi mmadu nd'ihe ha na so Chukwu [x2] 3. Onye n’ekpoch’a pu njo njo nk’uwa Mee ra’yi ebere me ra’yi ebere Onye n’epoch’apu njo njo nk’uwana ra rio anyi Otito diri Chineke Otito diri Chineke n’elu ka cha si elu (n’uwa udo) Udo diri ndi mmadu nd'ihe ha na so Chukwu [x2] 4. Onye no n’aka nrin nna mer’anyi ebere Nihi na Sogi di aso, Sogi bu dinwenu Sogi bu Jesu Kristi Kacha d’elu nyere muonson'ebube Chukwu nna Otito diri Chineke Amen Amen Amen GLORIA Chorus: Otito diri Chineke, n’elu.. .n’elu kach’elu; N’uwa udo diri ndi mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 1. Anyi etto Gi, anyi ekwuput’oru oma Gi udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 2. Anyi esekpuoro Gi, anyi edo Gi ebube udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 3. Anyi ekele Gi nihi nnukwu ebube Gi udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu Chorus: Otito diri Chineke, n’elu.. .n’elu kach’elu; N’uwa udo diri ndi mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 4. Oseburuwa Chineke Eze nke eleigwe udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 5. Chukwu Nna Onye jike nile udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 6. Onyenweanyi Jesu Kristi so otu nwa Chineke muru udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu Chorus: Otito diri Chineke, n’elu.. .n’elu kach’elu; N’uwa udo diri ndi mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 7. Dinwenu anyi bu Chukwu udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 8. Nwaturu nke Chineke Nwa nke Nna udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 9. Onye n’ekpochapu njo nk’uwa mere anyi ebere udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu Chorus: Otito diri Chineke, n’elu.. .n’elu kach’elu; N’uwa udo diri ndi mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 10. Onye n’ekpochapu njo nara aririo anyi udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 11. Onye no n’aka nri Nna mere ani eberere udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 12. Nihi na so Gi di aso so Gi bu Dinwenu udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu Chorus: Otito diri Chineke, n’elu.. .n’elu kach’elu; N’uwa udo diri ndi mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 13. So gi o Jesu Kristi udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 14. Kachadi elu Nyere Mmuo Nso udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu 15. N’ebube Chineke Nna udo diri mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu Chorus: Otito diri Chineke, n’elu.. .n’elu kach’elu; N’uwa udo diri ndi mmadu, ndi ihe ha n’so chukwu Amen! Amen! Amen! Amen! Amen! A--men! GLORIA We give glory, glory, glory to the Lord (2x) And on earth, peace to men. Peace to men of goodwill We praise you we bless you. We glorify your great name We give glory, glory, glory to the Lord (2x) We give you thanks O Lord. For your great glory Lord God heavenly God. The father almighty We give glory, glory, glory to the Lord (2x) Oh Lord Jesus Christ. Lord son of the father You who take away our sins. Have mercy on us Lord We give glory, glory, glory to the Lord (2x) You who take away our sins. Receive our prayers Lord You who sit at the right hand. Of the Father in heaven We give glory, glory, glory to the Lord (2x) You alone are the most high. Oh Lord Jesus Christ With the Holy Spirit. In the Father’s glory We give glory, glory, glory to the Lord (2x) Amen Alleluia Alleluia… Amen We give glory, glory, glory to the Lord (2x) 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 GLORIA in excelsis DEO et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis Laudamus te, Benedicimus te, Adoramus te, Glorificamus te, Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam. Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine fili unigenite, Iesu Christe Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus sanctus. Tu solus Dominus. Tu solus Altissimus, Iesu Christe. Cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen COLLECT God of might, giver of every good gift, put into our hearts the love of your name, so that by deepening our sense of reverence, you may nurture in us what is good and, by your watchful care, keep safe what you have nurtured. Through our Lord... THE LITURGY OF THE WORD FIRST READING “The word of the Lord has become a reproach for me.” A reading from the Book of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20:7-9) O Lord, you have deceived me, and I was deceived; you are stronger than I, and you have prevailed. I have become a laughing stock all the day; every one mocks me. For whenever I speak, I cry out, I shout, “Violence and destruction!” For the word of the Lord has become for me a reproach and derision all day long. If I say, “I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,” there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot. V V/ The Word of the Lord. R/ Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 63:2.3-4.5-6.8—9 (R. cf.2ab) RESPONSE For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God. S1 O God, you are my God; at dawn I seek you; For you my soul is thirsting. For you my flesh is pining, Like a dry, weary land without water. R/. RESPONSE For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God. S2 I have come before you in the sanctuary, to behold your strength and your glory. Your loving mercy is better than life; my lips will speak your praise. R/. RESPONSE For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God. S3 I will bless you all my life; In your name I will lift up my hands. My soul shall be filled as with a banquet; With joyful lips, my mouth shall praise you. R/. RESPONSE For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God. S4 For you have been my strength; In the shadow of your wings I rejoice. My soul clings fast to you; Your right hand upholds me. R/. RESPONSE For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God. SECOND READING “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice.” A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans (Romans 12:1-2) I appeal to you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. The word of the Lord. V V/ The Word of the Lord. R/ Thanks be to God. ALL RISE Gospel Acclamation: Ephesians 1:17-18 Alleluia. May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our hearts that we might know what is the hope to which he has called us. Alleluia. V V/ The Lord be with you R/ And with your spirit R/ Glory be to you O Lord GOSPEL: “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself.” A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 16:21-27) At that time: Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid, Lord! This shall never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me; for you are not on the side of God, but of men.” Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, and who ever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man, if he gains the whole world and forfeits his life? Or what shall a man give in return for his life? For the Son of man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay every man for what he has done.” The Gospel of the Lord V V: The Gospel of the Lord. R: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Homily SILENCE AND PERSONAL REFLECTION THE CREED I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our Salvation he came down from heaven, And by the Holy Spirit, Was incarnate of the virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day 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. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. CREDO Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipoténtem, Factórem cæli et terræ, Visibílium ómnium et invisibílium. Et in unum Dóminum Iesum Christum, Fílium Dei Unigénitum, Et ex Patre natum ante ómnia sæcula. Deum de Deo, lumen de lúmine, Deum verum de Deo vero, Génitum, non factum, consubstantiálem Patri: Per quem ómnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos hómines et propter nostram salútem descendit de caelis. (All bow during the following two lines:) Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine, et homo factus est. Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato; Passus, et sepúltus est, Et resurréxit tértia die, secúndum Scriptúras, Et ascéndit in cælum, sedet ad déxteram Patris. Et íterum ventúrus est cum glória, iudicare vivos et mortuos, cujus regni non erit finis. Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem: qui ex Patre Filioque procedit. Qui cum Patre et Fílio simul adorátur et conglorificátur: Qui locútus est per prophétas. Et unam, sanctam, cathólicam et apostólicam Ecclésiam. Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum, et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen. IYAYI (I BELIEVE) Iyayi, gele no eh Iyayi Iyayi O yi, Iy’Osa nobua okpa yi I ya Osa okpa yi. Nerha Nomwentinhia ne o yi erinmwin vbe agbon emwin, hia na deghe ke na I deghe. I ya Arowa okpa Jesu Kristi yi. Nukpomokpa na biee ne Ovbie Osa, ne Nerha biee vbe orre hia te suen. Osa ne o ke Osa rre, awan ne o ke awan rre, Osa ata ne o ke Osa ata rre ne a biee, n’ama yi, ne o gue Nerha mwen akpa okpa, lobe obo re a na yi emwin hia. Chorus: Iyayi, gele no eh Iyayi Iyayi O yi, Iy’Osa nobua okpa yi Rhunmwunda ima, ne emwan, kevbe imienfan mwan. Oke erinmwin tuorrevbe l’o b’Erin mwin no huanren O rhie ifun vbe eko’e Maria n’ uvbi o na khian omwan. Rhunmwunda mwan, a kaan enren mu ugbugbe vbe ototo e Pontios Paelet; o rri oya, o na wu, a na vbe re ere. Vbe werriegbe rhiokpaegbe vbe ede nogieha, zee vbene evba gbeen Nohuanren tae ye oto; o hiin la erinmwin ofunmwegbe. O na vbe tota ye oberhomwan oghe Osa ne Erha. Chorus: Iyayi, gele no eh Iyayi Iyayi O yi, Iy’Osa nobua okpa yi O gha dolegbe rre vbe uyi do buohien eni rroo vbe eni wu, arrioba ere vbe I khian mwen ofo. I ya Erinmwin Nohuanren yi, arowa, ne o rhie oro ne emwan, ne o ke obo Nerha vbe Nomo rre. Deba e Nerha vbe Nọmo la gha goon onrẹn vbe rhie uyi ne enren. Iren o re o la unu avbe akhase guan. Iyayi Iyayi Iyayi Chorus: Iyayi, gele no eh Iyayi Iyayi O yi, Iy’Osa nobua okpa yi I ya iko e Katoliki okpa, Nohuanren kevbe oghe avbe Aposo yi. I mie ukhuemwen okpa kue, ne a la ya orukho bo. I vbe ye aro yi, arhiokpaegbe oghe ni wu, kevbe orro oghe agbon ne o de. Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o Ise o PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL HYMN Igha tie we kwuene Igha tie we kwuene Osanerha me kwuene, kwueneme o Osanerha me kwuene, kwueneme o kwuene Hear our humble prayer Mercy on your people Lord. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL CELEBRANT To be a disciple of Christ is to be willing to deny oneself and to carry one’s cross. Let us pray to God for the grace to accept the difficulties associated with our Christian faith. FOR THE CHURCH that she may always be open to the direction of the Holy Spirit in proclaiming the word of God to all nations, not minding the challenges involved. We pray O Lord. FOR THOSE IN CIVIL AUTHORITY that they may selflessly carry out their duties in love and respect, and use all within their power to build a just society. We pray O Lord. FOR MISSIONARIES IN PLACES OF HOSTILITY that they may be firm in their resolve to preach the Gospel to those who have never heard about Jesus and that their labour may be sown for an eternal harvest. We pray O Lord. FOR OURSELVES that we may joyfully carry our crosses and deny ourselves earthly pleasures for the sake of attaining the joy of everlasting life with God. We pray O Lord. FOR OTHER INTENTIONS (the sick, church projects or other activities). FOR THE DEAD, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF OUR PARISH COMMUNITY AND FAMILY MEMBERS that they may find eternal rest with the Lord. We pray o Lord. PRIVATE INTENTIONS We pray in silence for our private intentions. CELEBRANT: God our heavenly Father, you are full of mercy to all who call to you. Help us to understand the nature of our Christian calling and in the face of all difficulties, may we turn trustingly to you. Through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen. HAIL MARY Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art Thou among women And Blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen WE FLY TO THY PROTECTION We fly to Thy protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin. EUCHARISTIC OFFERING We may now come forward to make our Eucharistic Offering. Please follow the directives of the Church Wardens Acc No: Bank: Name: SECOND COLLECTION Acc No: Bank: Name: TITHE Acc No: Bank: Name: ACCOUNT DETAILS Acc No: Bank: Name: GO TELL EVERYONE (HYMN #85) 1. God's spirit is in my heart He has called me and set me apart This is what I have to do What I have to do Refrain: He sent me to give good news to the poor Tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more Tell blind people that they can see, And set the downtrodden free And go tell everyone the news that the Kingdom of God has come And go tell everyone the news that God’s Kingdom has Come. 2. Just as the Father sent me So I'm sending out to be My witnesses throughout the world The whole of the world Refrain: He sent me to give good news to the poor Tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more Tell blind people that they can see, And set the downtrodden free And go tell everyone the news that the Kingdom of God has come And go tell everyone the news that God’s Kingdom has Come. 3. Don’t carry a load in your pack, You don’t need two shirts on your back A workman can his own keep, Can earn his own keep. Refrain: He sent me to give good news to the poor Tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more Tell blind people that they can see, And set the downtrodden free And go tell everyone the news that the Kingdom of God has come And go tell everyone the news that God’s Kingdom has Come. 4. Don't worry what You have to say Don’t worry because on that day God's spirit will speak in your heart Will speak in your heart Refrain: He sent me to give good news to the poor Tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more Tell blind people that they can see, And set the downtrodden free And go tell everyone the news that the Kingdom of God has come And go tell everyone the news that God’s Kingdom has Come. WHAT CAN WE BRING TO OFFER (HYMN 311) 1. What can we bring to offer as our gift to you, O Lord, O God, as our gift to you? You are full of kindness, for your sinful sons. O Lord, O God. For your sinful sons Refrain: Father, all that we have, Father, comes from your hands. So we offer you Jesus as our Holy gift, O Lord, O God as our Holy gift. 2. Take them all of our labours suffering and pain. Take them beauty and gladness, heart and mind and will O Lord, O God, heart and mind and will. Refrain: Father, all that we have, Father, comes from your hands. So we offer you Jesus as our Holy gift, O Lord, O God as our Holy gift. 3. Bread and wine will be given, humble food and drink, O Lord, God, humble food and drink. Symbols of human labour, Symbols of ourselves. O Lord, O God, symbols of ourselves. Refrain: Father, all that we have, Father, comes from your hands. So we offer you Jesus as our Holy gift, O Lord, O God as our Holy gift. 4. But our Jesus will change them to his risen self. He will share with his brothers, life and truth And love, O Lord, O God, life and truth and love. Refrain: Father, all that we have, Father, comes from your hands. So we offer you Jesus as our Holy gift, O Lord, O God as our Holy gift. BRING TO THE LORD YOUR OFFERING (HYMN 42) Chorus: Bring to the Lord your offerings; adore him in his holy place. 1. O give the Lord you sons of God, Give the Lord glory and power, Give the Lord the glory of his name. Adore the Lord in his holy court. Chorus: Bring to the Lord your offerings; adore him in his holy place. 2. The Lord’s voice resounding on the waters, the Lord on the immensity of waters; the voice of the Lord full of power, the voice of the Lord full of splendour. Chorus: Bring to the Lord your offerings; adore him in his holy place. 3. The God of glory thunders, in his temple they all cry ‘Glory!’. The Lord sat enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits as King forever. Chorus: Bring to the Lord your offerings; adore him in his holy place. 4. The Lord’s voice shaking the wilderness, the Lord shakes the wilderness of kadesh; the Lord’s voice rending the oak tree, and stripping the forest bare. Chorus: Bring to the Lord your offerings; adore him in his holy place. 5. Give glory to the Father Almighty, to his Son. Jesus Christ, the Lord, to the Spirit who dwells in our hearts; both now and forever. Amen. Chorus: Bring to the Lord your offerings; adore him in his holy place. 1. All to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live. Refrain: I surrender all, I surrender all; All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. 2. All to Jesus I surrender, Humbly at his feet I bow, Worldly pleasures all forsaken, take me Jesus, Take me now Refrain: I surrender all, I surrender all; All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. 3. All to Jesus I surrender, Lord, I give myself to Thee; Fill me with Thy love and power, Let Thy blessing fall on me. Refrain: I surrender all, I surrender all; All to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. 4. All to Jesus I surrender, Now I feel the sacred flame, O the joy of full salvation, glory, glory to his name! SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM (Hymn #239) CHORUS: Seek first the kingdom of heaven, and all the rest will fall in line, give God his due, and God will give back to you, turn your water into wine 1. Some men are money mad, go about richly clad, seeking the rainbow’s end, I tell you God he will surely ditch, all those among the rich who have no poor man friend. CHORUS: Seek first the kingdom of heaven, and all the rest will fall in line, give God his due, and God will give back to you, turn your water into wine 2. Some men are barely fed, begging their crush of bread, from dawn to setting sun, I tell you God will give them liberty, to those in poverty, a feast to every one. CHORUS: Seek first the kingdom of heaven, and all the rest will fall in line, give God his due, and God will give back to you, turn your water into wine 3. Some men are neither nor life rushes by their door; leaving them far behind, I tell you jump in and join the fight, stand up for what is right, serve God in mankind CHORUS: Seek first the kingdom of heaven, and all the rest will fall in line, give God his due, and God will give back to you, turn your water into wine PRESENTATION OF GIFTS ALL RISE LORD ACCEPT THE GIFTS WE OFFER 1. Lord accept the gift we offer, At this Eucharistic feast. Bread and wine to be transformed now Through the action of your priest, Take us too, O Lord, transform us By your grace Is us Increased. 2. My our soul be pure and spotless, As the host of wheat so fine, May all stain of soul be crushed out, Like the grape that forms the wine. As we, too become partakers. In this sacrifice divine. 3. Take our gifts, almighty Father, Living God eternal true, Which we give through Christ our saviour, Pleading here for us anew Grant salvation to all present. And our faith and love renew. THIRD MASS TAKE OUR BREAD (HYMN#265) Refrain: Take our bread, we ask you; Take our hearts, we love you. Take our lives, O Father, We are yours; we are yours. 1. Yours as we stand at the table you set; Yours, as we eat the bread our hearts can’t forget. We are a sign of your life with us yet, We are yours, we are yours. Refrain: Take our bread, we ask you; Take our hearts, we love you. Take our lives, O Father, We are yours; we are yours. 2. Your holy people standing washed in your blood. Spirit filled yet hungry we await your food. We are poor, but we’ve brought ourselves; the best we could. We are yours, we are yours. Refrain: Take our bread, we ask you; Take our hearts, we love you. Take our lives, O Father, We are yours; we are yours. LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Almighty Father. All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hand, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his Holy Church. Priest: Orate, fratres ut meum ac vestrum sacrificium acceptabile fiat apud Deum Patrem omnipotentem. All: Suscipiat Dominus sacrificium de manibus tuis ad laudem et gloriam nominis sui, ad utilitatem quoque nostram totiusque Ecclesiae suae sanctae. V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. V. Lift up your hearts. R. We lift them up to the Lord. V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R. It is right and just. V. Dominus vobiscum. R. Et cum spiritu tuo. V. Sursum corda. R. Habemus ad Dominum. PRAEFATIO V. Gratias agamus Domino Deo nostro. R. Dignum et iustum est. Sanctus 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. Sanctus (Latin) Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sábaoth. Pleni sunt cæli et terra glória tua. Hosánna in excélsis. Benedíctus qui venit in nómine Dómini. Hosánna in excélsis. Sanctus (NSO) Nso nso nso nso nso Nso nso nso nso nso Hossana Hossana Hossana Hossana nelu ka che lu Nso nso nso nso nso nso (2x) - Ose bulu wa chineke nkigwe n dia aaaa - Ebube ji ju pu tara eligwe na laaa. - Odinigozi buonye biara Na ha onye nweanyi onye nwenyi Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Lord we lift up your name, with our hearts full of praise Be exulted Lord our God Hosanna in the highest. Heaven and Earth are full of your glory Lord. Lord we lift up your name, with our hearts full of praise Be exulted Lord our God Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Lord we lift up your name, with our hearts full of praise Be exalted Lord our God Hosanna in the highest. Sanctus (Yoruba) Chorus: Mimo l'Olodumare Mimo, mimo mimo Mimo o o o l'Oluwa 1. Orun oun aye nyin O logo o. Mimo, mimo mimo Mimo o o o l'Oluwa 2. Ibukun ni f'eni t'onbo l'oruka Oluwa o. Mimo, mimo mimo. Mimo o o o l'Oluwa 3. Hosanna o Hosanna l'oke orun o Mimo, mimo mimo Mimo o o o l'Oluwa Sanctus (Latin) Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sábaoth. Pleni sunt cæli et terra glória tua. Hosánna in excélsis. Benedíctus qui venit in nómine Dómini. Hosánna in excélsis. Sanctus (HAUSA) 1. O mai tsarki Allah O mai tsarki Ubangiju ubangiji Allah Mai rundu na o O mai tsarki, o mai tsarki Sama da kasa acikin suke da dara jarka Chorus: Hosanna o acikin Sama niya Hosanna o acikin Sama niya o 2. O mai tsarki o mai tsarki Mai Albarkane ya mai tsarki o Wanda yake zuwa Wanda yake zuwa Acikin sunan ubangiji Sanctus (English Sung) Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest (2x) Lord we lift up your name, with our hearts full of praise, be exulted O Lord, our God, hosanna in the highest Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and Earth are full of your glory. Lord we lift up your name, with our hearts full of praise, be exulted O Lord, our God, hosanna in the highest Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Lord we lift up your name, with our hearts full of praise, be exulted O Lord, our God, hosanna in the highest EUCHARISTIC PRAYER Please Maintain Absolute Silence THE MYSTERY OF FAITH (I) Anyị na-ekwusa ọnwụ gị, gị Onyenwe anyị, ma na-ekwupụta mbilite n'ọnwụ gị ruo mgbe ị bịara ọzọ THE MYSTERY OF FAITH (I) We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. THE MYSTERY OF FAITH (II) When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again THE MYSTERY OF FAITH (III) Save us saviour of the word that by your death and resurrection you have set us free Keep in mind that Lord Jesus died for us, and he is risen from the dead, he is our saving lord, he is lord for all ages. At the Saviour’s command and formed by divine teaching we dare to say. 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. 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. COMMUNION RITE For the Kingdom, the power and the Glory are yours now and Forever. AMEN!!! RITE OF PEACE Praeceptis salutaribus moniti, et divina institutione formati, audemus dicere Pater Noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificétur nomen tuum. Advéniat regnum tuum, fiat volúntas tua sicut in cælo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidiánum da nobis hódie, et dimítte nobis débita nostra sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris, et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem, sed líbera nos a malo. COMMUNION RITE Quia tuum est regnum, et potestas, et gloria in saecula. RITE OF PEACE V:/ Pax Domini sit semper vobiscum R:/ Et cum spiritu tuo RITE OF PEACE V:/ Offerte vobis pacem Lamb of God Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (2x) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi, miserére nobis. (2x) Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi, dona nobis pacem. Lamb of God (Efik/Ibibio) E-yen E-röñ A-ba-si e-mi e-men-de; mm'idiök-ñkpö e-re-ri-mbot e-fep, Tua nnyin mböm, tua nnyin mböm, tuannyin mböm. E-yen E-röñ A-ba-si e-mi e-men-de; mm'idiök-ñkpö e-re-ri-mbot e-fep, Tua nnyin mböm, tua nnyin mböm, tuannyin mböm. E-yen E-röñ A-ba-si e-mi e-men-de; mm'idiök-ñkpö e-re-ri-mbot efep, nönnyin. Nö nnyin emem, nö nnyin emem, nönnyin emem. Lamb of God (Yoruba) Odo Agutan Olorun Eni t'onko ese aye lo Saanu fun wa Odo Agutan Olorun Eni t'onko ese aye lo Funwa l'alafia Lamb of God (Igbo) Nwaturu Chineke Nwaturu Chukwu Onyene kpocha punjo k'uwa, biko Chukwu mee r'anyi ebere (2X) Nwaturu Chineke Nwaturu Chukwu Onyene kpocha punjo k'uwa, nye anyi (onyenweanyi) (chukwu ebube) Nye anyi anyi udo Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the lamb. Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Priest: Ecce Agnus Dei, ecce qui tolli peccata mundi. Beati qui ad cenam Agni vocati sunt. PRAYERS BEFORE COMMUNION COMMUNION PRAYER Oh God, help me to make a good Communion, Mary my Dearest Mother, pray to Jesus for me, My Dear Angel guardian, Lead me to the altar of God. HOLY COMMUNION! IT IS MEANT FOR ONLY BAPTISED AND PRACTISING CATHOLICS WHO ARE PROPERLY DISPOSED. IF YOU DO NOT BELONG TO THIS CATEGORY, REMAIN IN YOUR SEAT AND PRAY QUIETLY. WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS 1. What a Friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer! 2. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged, Take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness, Take it to the Lord in prayer. 3. Are we weak and heavy-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge— Take it to the Lord in prayer; Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer; In His arms He’ll take and shield thee, Thou wilt find a solace there. WE ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD 1. Blessed are they who are poor in Spirit, Their's is the Kingdom of God, Bless us, O Lord, make us poor in Spirit; Bless us, O Lord, our God. Refrain: We are the light of the world, May our light shine before men, That they may see the good that we do, And give glory to God 2. Blessed are they who are meek and humble, They will inherit the earth Bless us, O Lord, make us meek and humble, Bless us, O Lord, our God Refrain: We are the light of the world, May our light shine before men, That they may see the good that we do, And give glory to God 3. Blessed are they who will mourn in sorrow They will be comforted. Bless us, O Lord, when we share their sorrow Bless us, O Lord, our God Refrain: We are the light of the world, May our light shine before men, That they may see the good that we do, And give glory to God 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, They will be satisfied. Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for justice; Bless us, O Lord, our God. Refrain: We are the light of the world, May our light shine before men, That they may see the good that we do, And give glory to God 5. Blessed are those who show others mercy, Thy will know mercy too. Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for mercy; Bless us, O Lord, our God Refrain: We are the light of the world, May our light shine before men, That they may see the good that we do, And give glory to God 6. Blessed are hearts that are clean and holy; They will behold the Lord, Bless us, O Lord, make us pure and holy; Bless us, O Lord, our God Refrain: We are the light of the world, May our light shine before men, That they may see the good that we do, And give glory to God 7. Blessed are they who bring peace among us. They are the children of God. Bless us, O Lord, may your peace be with us, Bless us, O Lord, our God Refrain: We are the light of the world, May our light shine before men, That they may see the good that we do, And give glory to God The Cry of the Poor The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord. I will bless the Lord at all times, with praise ever in my mouth. Let my soul glory in the Lord, who will hear the cry of the poor. The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord. Let the lowly hear and be glad: the Lord listens to their pleas; and to hearts broken God is near, who will hear the cry of the poor. The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord. Every spirit crushed God will save; will be ransom for their lives; will be safe shelter for their fears, and will hear the cry of the poor. The Lord hears the cry of the poor. Blessed be the Lord. We proclaim your greatness, O God, your praise ever in our mouth; every face brightened in your light, for you hear the cry of the poor. THIRD MASS O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY, O SACRAMENT DIVINE! ALL PRAISE AND ALL THANKSGIVING BE EVERY MOMENT THINE DO WITH ME WHATEVER YOU WILL. JESUS I LOVE YOU, ALL I HAVE IS THINE. YOURS I AM AND YOURS I WANT TO BE, GLORY BE TO THE FATHER AND TO THE SON AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT PRAYER FOR NIGERIA IN DISTRESS “All powerful and merciful father, you are the God of justice love and peace. You rule over all the Nations of Earth Power and Might are in your hands and no one can withstand you. We present our country Nigeria before you. We praise and thank for you are the source of all we have and are. We are sorry for all the sins we have committed and for the good deeds we have failed to do. In your loving forgiveness, keep us save from the punishment we deserve Lord we are weighed down not only by uncertainties, but also by moral, economic and political problems. Listen to the cries of your people who confidently turn to you. God of infinite goodness, our strength in diversity, Our health in weakness, our comfort in sorrow, Be merciful to us your people. Spare this nation Nigeria from chaos anarchy and doom. Bless us with your kingdom of justice, love and peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION GENERAL THANKSGIVING Acc No: Bank: Name: MAKE YOUR DONATIONS TO: Acc No: Bank: Name: MONTHLY THANKSGIVING 1. CYON 2. CWO 3. CMO LAITY THANKSGIVING INDIVIDUAL THANKSGIVING INDIVIDUAL THANKSGIVING ANNOUNCEMENT ATTENDANCE AT THIS MASS: BANNS OF MARRIAGE THE CONCLUDING RITES HAVE AN AMAZING WEEK