Lent 2, 5 March 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gathering of the Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sign of Cross and Grace at entrance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Welcome, Greeting & Theme)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Priest:<\/strong> As we continue in our Lenten journey, I invite you in the name of the Church to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God\u2019s holy word. <\/p>\n\n\n\n (Silence is kept. Kyries)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wash away all our iniquity<\/p>\n\n\n\n and cleanse us from our sin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Against you, you only have we sinned<\/p>\n\n\n\n and done what is evil in your sight:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Create in us a pure heart, O God,<\/p>\n\n\n\n and renew a steadfast spirit within us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal, have mercy on us.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Processional Hymn: Change my heart O God<\/p>\n\n\n\n Act of Praise: Omit<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opening Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Priest:<\/strong> Let us pray for grace to keep Lent faithfully (Silence)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hope beyond all human hope,<\/p>\n\n\n\n you promised Abraham and Sarah<\/p>\n\n\n\n descendants as numerous as the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You promise light and salvation<\/p>\n\n\n\n in the midst of darkness and despair,<\/p>\n\n\n\n and redemption to a world that will not listen. Gather us in tenderness<\/p>\n\n\n\n and open our ears to your word,<\/p>\n\n\n\n so that we may live faithfully and confidently in your promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All: Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Children\u2019s Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n (children\u2019s blessing)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Liturgy of the Word<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1st<\/sup> Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n Psalm Refrain: \u201cLet your love be upon us Lord even as we hope in you\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gospel Acclamation: \u201cGlory to you O Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ. Glory to you O Word of God, Lord Jesus Christ<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n (silent meditation after homily)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let us declare our faith in God,<\/p>\n\n\n\n We believe in God the Father,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n from whom every family<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n in heaven and on earth is named.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We believe in God the Son,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n who lives in our hearts through faith, and fills us with his love.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We believe in God the Holy Spirit,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n who strengthens us with power from on high.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We believe in one God:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Father, Son and Holy Spirit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Amen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Prayers of the People<\/p>\n\n\n\n With confidence and trust let us pray to the Lord saying: \u201cLord of compassion, in your mercy, hear us\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Penitential Rite<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Priest:<\/strong> Let us call to mind our sin and the infinite mercy of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Silence is kept)<\/p>\n\n\n\n