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Opening Song Gloria First Reading Responsorial Psalm Second Reading Alleluia Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 14, 2021 priests among his descendants. If the man is leprous and unclean, the priest shall declare him unclean by reason of the sore on his head. “The one who bears the sore of leprosy shall keep his garments rent and his head bare, and Opening Song shall muffle his beard; he shall cry out, ‘Unclean, GATHER YOUR PEOPLE (HURD) unclean!’ As long as the sore is on him he shall declare himself unclean, since he is in fact un- Gather Your people O Lord, clean. He shall dwell apart, making his abode Gather Your people O Lord. outside the camp.” One bread, One body, One Spirit of Love, Gather Your people O Lord. The Word of the Lord…..Thanks be to God. 1. Draw us forth to the table of Life, Responsorial Psalm Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 brothers and sisters, R. I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and each of us called to walk in Your Light… you fill me with the joy of salvation. 2. We are parts of the Body of Christ, Blessed is he whose fault is taken away, needing each other, whose sin is covered. each of the gifts, the Spirit provides... Blessed the man to whom the LORD imputes not guilt, Gloria in whose spirit there is no guile. Glory to God in the highest, R. I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and and on earth peace to people of good will. you fill me with the joy of salvation. We praise you, we bless you, Then I acknowledged my sin to you, we adore you, we glorify you, my guilt I covered not. we give you thanks for your great glory, I said, “I confess my faults to the LORD,” Lord God, heavenly King, and you took away the guilt of my sin. O God, almighty Father. R. I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, you fill me with the joy of salvation. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you just; you take away the sins of the world, exult, all you upright of heart. have mercy on us; R. I turn to you, Lord, in time of trouble, and you take away the sins of the world, you fill me with the joy of salvation. receive our prayer, you are seated at the right hand of the Father, Second Reading 1 Cor 10:31-11:1 have mercy on us. Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or drink, or For you alone are the Holy One, whatever you do, do everything for the glory of you alone are the Lord, God. Avoid giving offense, whether to the Jews you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, or Greeks or the church of God, just as I try to with the Holy Spirit, please everyone in every way, not seeking my own in the glory of God the Father. Amen. benefit but that of the many, that they may be saved. Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. First Reading Lv 13:1-2, 44-46 The Word of the Lord…..Thanks be to God. The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “If some- one has on his skin a scab or pustule or blotch which appears to be the sore of leprosy, he shall Alleluia Lk 7:16 be brought to Aaron, the priest, or to one of the R. Alleluia, alleluia. A great prophet has arisen in our midst, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 14, 2021 God has visited his people. the living and the dead and his kingdom will have R. Alleluia, alleluia. no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of Gospel Mk 1:40-45 life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, A reading from the holy Gospel according to who with the Father and the Son is adored and Mark…..Glory to you, O Lord. glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic begged him and said, “If you wish, you can Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. do will it. Be made clean.” The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean. Then, Offertory Song warning him sternly, he dismissed him at once. I LOVE YOU LORD (MAHER) He said to him, “See that you tell no one any- I love you, Lord. I love you, Lord. thing, but go, show yourself to the priest and I love you, Lord; you are my strength. offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” My heart, it longs to be with you and nothing else will ever do. The man went away and began to publicize the So at your throne is where I'll be, whole matter. He spread the report abroad so 'cause your flesh and blood consumes me that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town and I am one with you. openly. He remained outside in deserted places, and people kept coming to him from every- My stronghold, my refuge, where. your righteousness will see me through. In dark of night and thorn of sin The Gospel of the Lord….Praise to you, Lord I will stay close to you, my friend, Jesus Christ. and I am one with you. Nicene Creed Holy I believe in one God, the Father almighty, Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord of hosts. maker of heaven and earth, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. of all things visible and invisible. Hosanna in the highest. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. the Only Begotten Son of God, Hosanna in the highest. born of the Father before all ages. Memorial Acclamation God from God, Light from Light, true God from When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with we proclaim your Death, O Lord, the Father; through him all things were made. For until you come again. us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of Our Father the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake Our Father, who art in heaven, he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, death and was buried, and rose again on the third thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascend- Give us this day our daily bread, ed into heaven and is seated at the right hand of and forgive us our trespasses, the Father. He will come again in glory to judge as we forgive those who trespass against us; Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 14, 2021 and lead us not into temptation, Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy but deliver us from evil. Amen. From the ashes a new life is born For the kingdom, the power, and the glory Jesus is calling are yours now and for ever. Recessional Song HOLY IS THE LORD (TOMLIN) Lamb of God Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, We stand and lift up our hands have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away For the joy of the Lord is our strength the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of We bow down and worship Him now God you take away the sins of the world, grant us How great, how awesome is He peace. And together we sing Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter un- Everyone sing der my roof, but only say the word and my soul Holy is the Lord, God Almighty shall be healed. The earth is filled with His glory Holy is the Lord, God Almighty Communion Songs The earth is filled with His glory ONE BREAD, ONE BODY (FOLEY) The earth is filled with His glory One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many, throughout the earth. We are one body in this one Lord. 1. Gentile or Jew, servant or free, woman or man, no more. 2. Many the gifts, many the works, one in the Lord of all. 3. Grain for the fields, scattered and grown, gath- ered to one, for all. O COME TO THE ALTAR (ELEVATION WORSHIP) Are you hurting and broken within Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well Jesus is calling CHORUS O come to the altar Gather Your People – Bob Hurd, Words and Music - ©1991 OCP; I Love You Lord –Matt Maher, Words and Music - ©2003 The Father's arms are open wide Spirit & Song; One Bread, One Body -- John B. Foley, S.J., Words Forgiveness was bought with and Music – ©1978 OCP; O Come to the Altar – Chris Brown, The precious blood of Jesus Christ Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye, Words and Musick – ©1995 Elevation Worship Publishing; Holy is the Lord – Chris Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Tomlin, Louie Giglio, Words and Music – ©2003 sixsteps Music.
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