Opening Mass of the Pilgrimage

Monday 17th July : 10.15am : Esplanade Altar

Marty

Haugen

Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace; here the love of Christ shall end divisions:

All are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

Let us build a house where prophets speak, and words are strong and true, where all God’s children dare to seek to dream God’s reign anew. Here the cross shall stand as witness and as symbol of God’s grace; here as one we claim the faith of Jesus:

Let us build a house where love is found in water, wine and wheat: a banquet hall on holy ground where peace and justice meet. Here the love of God through Jesus is revealed in time and space; as we share in Christ the feast that frees us:

Let us build a house where all are named, their songs and visions heard and loved and treasured, taught and claimed as words within the Word. Built of tears and cries and laughter, prayers of faith and songs of grace, let this house proclaim from floor to rafter:

Gloria Page 23

First Reading

1 Corinthians 3:9-11.16-17

Psalm

Psalm 83(84):3-5.10-11

Here God dwells with his people

Acclamation

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Gospel Luke 6:43-49

Homily

Presentation of the Offerings

Instrumental

Sanctus Page 26

Agnus Dei Spoken

Holy Communion Anonymous

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you, blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death, amen.

Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright, gentle mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom, teach us love.

You were chosen by the Father, you were chosen for the Son, you were chosen from all women, and for woman, shining one.

Blessed are you among women, blest in turn all women, too.

Blessed they with peaceful spirits. Blessed they with gentle hearts.

Mike Anderson

Sing it in the valleys, shout it from the mountain tops; Jesus came to save us, and his saving never stops. He is King of Kings, and new life he brings, sing it in the valleys, shout it from the mountain tops, (Oh!) shout it from the mountain tops.

Jesus you are by my side, you take all my fears. If I only come to you, you will heal the pain of years.

You have not deserted me, though I go astray. Jesus take me in your arms, help me walk with you today.

Jesus, you are living now, Jesus, I believe. Jesus, take me, heart and soul, Yours alone I want to be.