Opening Song: 'The Lord Almighty Reigns'

Opening Song: 'The Lord Almighty Reigns' But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises of him who called you out of darkness into Chorus: his wonderful light. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, The Lord reigns Once you were no people Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, The lord Almighty reigns But now you are God's people; You had not received mercy Refrain: But now you have received mercy.' He has shown His awesome power, He has triumphed mightily. He's the victor over darkness and the grave! He has broken chains that bound us, He has set the pris'ner free! Gospel: Mark 10: 13-16 By His own great mercy we are saved! 'And the people were bringing children to him that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this he became indignant and said to First Reading: Ezekiel 36: 24-28 them, "Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the 'For I will take you away from among the nations, gather you from all the foreign kingdom of God like a child will not enter it." Then he embraced them and lands, and bring you back to your own land. I will sprinkle clean water upon you blessed them, placing his hands on them.' to cleanse you from all your impurities, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stony hearts and giving you natural hearts. I will put my spirit Baptismal Rites within you and make you live by my statutes, careful to observe my decrees. You shall live in the land I gave your fathers; you shall be my people, and I will Song: 'Let The River Flow' be your God.' Let the poor man say I am rich in Him, Let the lost man say I am found in Him. Responsorial Psalm: 'For You Are My God' (Psalm 16) Let the river flow.

For you are my God. Let the blind man say I can see again, You alone are my joy: defend my, O Lord. Let the dead man say I am born again, Let the river flow, Let the river flow.

Second Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-10 Chorus: Let the river flow, let the river flow. 'Come to him, a living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in the sight Holy Spirit come, move in power. of God, and, like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be Let the river flow. (echo) let the river flow. a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (After first chorus, back to verse) (Second Chorus, repeat 2 more times: Let the river flow. (echo) Let the river flow. 'Our Father' (sung)

(echo- follow the leaders!)

Closing Song: 'Jesus Is the One Who Saves'

All glory to the Father of life. Praise be to the Holy Spirit, and to the shining light of this world. Jesus is the one who saves. The Celebration of You're the first-born of all of the sons, King of the new creation. You're the brother who makes us all one. Jesus is the one who saves. Baptism

Thank you, Jesus, for rising for us, The Father's love complete and glorious. of Now we claim the vict'ry you give to us. Jesus is the one who saves.

Just call upon the name of the Lord. Stephen Philip Ask him for his Holy Spirit. You'll find the one truth of this world. Jesus is the one who saves. Slattery Jesus is the one who saves. Jesus is the one who saves.

Please join us at a reception for Stephen at 534 Ridgeway Dr. (Lloyd and Kathy Mehaffey's home)

Godmother: Joanna Slattery Godfather: John Butts Parents: Phil and Liz Slattery Grandparents: Jerry Slattery, Sr. and Alice Dieter Siblings: Joanna, Grace, Theresa, John, Patrick & Michael Celebrant: Deacon Mike Coney