Communion Antiphon: If we have died with Christ, we shall also live with him; WEEKDAY MASS SHEET if we persevere, we shall also reign with him, alleluia.

SATURDAY

St Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr St Adalbert, & Martyr

Fidelis was born in in 1578 and is remembered for his care of the sick and for his preaching, especially among Protestants in Switzerland. Adalbert was born c 957-997. He was converted by St Adalbert of EASTER WEEK III and became a Benedictine in 990. 18th April – 24th April 2021

Entrance Antiphon: You have been buried with Christ in OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK Baptism, through which you also rose again by faith in the We pray especially for: New Members of working of God, who raised him from the dead, alleluia. the Church; Vocations; The Right Use of First Reading: Acts 9:31-42 the Media; the Church; Human Work. The churches built themselves up and were filled with the consolation of the Holy Spirit. THE HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS

Responsorial Psalm: How can I repay the Lord for his Universal - Fundamental rights goodness to me? We pray for those who risk their lives while fighting for fundamental rights Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, alleluia! We know that Christ is truly risen from the dead; have mercy on us, triumphant under dictatorships, authoritarian regimes King. Alleluia! and even in democracies in crisis.

Gospel: John 6:16-21 They saw Jesus walking on the lake. MONDAY Communion Antiphon: Father, I pray for them, that they may Weekday be one in us, so that the world may believe it was you who sent me, says the Lord, alleluia. Entrance Antiphon: The Good Shepherd has risen, who laid down his A PRAYER IN TIME OF DANGER & ILLNESS life for his sheep and willingly died for his flock, God Our Father, each person is precious to You. You are the Giver of life. alleluia. Have mercy on us and protect us at this time, First Reading: Acts 6: 8-15 as the Coronavirus threatens health and life. You are an ever-present Helper in time of trouble. They could not get the better of Stephen because Watch over those who are suffering, give strength to those of his wisdom, and because it was the Spirit that who are aiding the sick and give courage to all prompted what he said. in this time of anxiety. We ask this of you in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Responsorial Psalm: Amen They are happy whose life is blameless.

SYNOD PRAYER Gospel Acclamation: Father, we thank you for the love you have shown us Alleluia, Alleluia! You believe, Thomas, because in the gift of Jesus, your Son. We thank you for the gift of the Church, you can see me. Happy are those who have not through which you show us that you are always with us seen and yet believe. Alleluia! and are always at work in our lives. As we journey together to Synod 2020 Gospel: John 6: 22-29 help us to become the Church that you are calling us to be. Do not work for food that cannot last, but work May your Holy Spirit be powerfully at work among us. for food that endures to eternal life. Strengthen each of us and guide Francis, our Pope and Malcolm, our Archbishop. Communion Antiphon: Help us to respond to the challenges of our times in new ways Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. to bring your love to all our sisters and brothers. Not as the world gives do I give it to you, says We make this prayer through Jesus Christ Our Lord. the Lord, alleluia. Amen

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Entrance Antiphon: Entrance Antiphon: Sing praise to our God, all you who fear God, both Let us sing to the Lord, for he has gloriously small and great, for now salvation and strength have triumphed. The Lord is my strength and my might; he come, and the power of his Christ, alleluia. has become my salvation, alleluia.

First Reading: Acts 7: 51-8: 1 First Reading: Acts 8: 26-40 Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptised.

Responsorial Psalm: Responsorial Psalm: Cry out with joy to God all the earth. Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. Gospel Acclamation: Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia! The Lord, who hung for us upon the Alleluia, Alleluia! I am the good shepherd, says the Lord, tree, has risen from the tomb. Alleluia! I know my sheep and my own know me. Alleluia! Gospel: John 6: 44-51 Gospel: John 6: 30-35 I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. It was not Moses who gave you bread from heaven, it is my Father who gives you the bread from heaven, the Communion Antiphon: true bread. Christ died for all, that those who live may live no longer for themselves, but for him, who died for Communion Antiphon: them and is risen, alleluia. If we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Christ, alleluia. FRIDAY WEDNESDAY ST GEORGE, MARTYR, St Anselm, Bishop and Doctor PATRON OF ENGLAND

Born in 1033 at Aosta in Italy, Anselm died at Canterbury Martyred in Israel in the persecution of the emperor in England in 1109. He is remembered for his theological Diocletian. During the crusades, George was seen to writings and for organising Church life in England. personify the ideals of Christian chivalry, and he was adopted as patron of several city states and countries. Entrance Antiphon: Let my mouth be filled with your praise, that I may Entrance Antiphon: sing aloud; my lips shall shout for joy, when I sing to Rejoice, you saints, in the presence of the Lamb; a you, alleluia. kingdom has been prepared for you from the foundation of the world, alleluia. First Reading: Acts 8: 1-8 They went from place to place preaching the Good News. The Gloria

Responsorial Psalm: First Reading: Apocalypse 12: 10-12 Cry out with joy to God all the earth. In the face of death they would not cling to life.

Gospel Acclamation: Responsorial Psalm: Alleluia, Alleluia! The sheep that belong to me listen Those who are sowing in tears will sing when they to my voice, says the Lord; I know them and they reap. follow me. Alleluia! Gospel Acclamation:

Gospel: John 6: 35-40 Alleluia, Alleluia! Happy the man who stands firm, for It is my Father’s will that whoever sees the Son shall he has proved himself, and will win the crown of life. have eternal life. Alleluia!

Communion Antiphon: Gospel: John 15: 18-21 The Lord has risen and shone his light upon us, whom If they persecuted me, they will persecute you. he has redeemed by his Blood, alleluia. The Creed