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June 14, 2021Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
KNEEL
Gathering Hymn Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the Morning our song shall rise to thee:
Holy, Holy, Holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.
Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore thee,
Casting down their golden crowns
around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
Who was, and is, and evermore shall be.
Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
Though the eye made blind by sin
thy glory may not see,
Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
Perfect in Power, in love, and purity.
Greeting
STAND
In the Name of the Father….
Amen.
May Christ the Son of God,
Who became flesh in the womb
of the Virgin Mary, be with you all.
And with your spirit.
Opening Prayer
Let us pray. Prayer to St. Elizabeth
O glorious St. Elizabeth,
beloved friend and relative of Mary, Mother of God,
Mother of the great herald of Christ,
St. John the Baptist,
and patroness of our parish,
we come before you
and ask that you help us to obtain
the wish nearest our heart.
Grant O God, that we may ever be
faithful followers of St. Elizabeth;
that our homes, like hers,
may be filled with the Holy Spirit;
that our feet, like hers,
may walk in the ways of the Lord;
and that our lips, like hers,
may ever break forth in triumphant song
to give the frightened Mary
affirmation and confidence:
“Blessed art you among women
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus”.
We ask this prayer through our patroness Elizabeth
and through the example of the passion
and death of Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Original Text: Fr. William Temple, 1 st Pastor 1908-1940
Adaptations 2009: Fr. Norm Carroll, 7 th Pastor, 2009 -
Reading: Samuel
Psalm Response:
The Lord has looked with favor
on His lowly servant.
STAND
Gospel: Luke 1
SIT
Homily/Reflection
STAND
Intercessions (Universal Prayer)
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
KNEEL
Benediction Tantum Ergo (Down in Adoration)
Down in adoration falling,
This great Sacrament we hail,
Over ancient forms of worship
Newer rites of grace prevail;
Faith will tell us Christ is present
When our human senses fail.
(INCENSE)
To the everlasting Father,
And the Son Who made us free,
and the Spirit, God proceeding
From them Each eternally,
Be salvation, honor blessing,
Might and endless majesty. Amen.
Eucharistic Blessing
Reposition
Benediction Song:
You have given them bread from heaven.
R: Having within it all sweetness
Let us pray.
Lord Jesus Christ, you have given us this Eucharist
as the memorial of your suffering and death.
May our worship of this sacrament
of your body and blood
help us to experience the salvation you won for us
and the peace of the kingdom
where you live for ever and ever. AMEN.
Eucharistic Blessing +
Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament
STAND
Procession to St. Elizabeth Altar
KNEEL
Litany to St. Elizabeth
Woman of faith ...pray for us.
Woman on intuition
Woman of courage
Woman of belief
Woman of trust
Woman of patience
Woman of hospitality
Devoted cousin to Mary
Bearer of joy
Mother of John the Baptist
Sacrificial mother
Mother of a difficult child
Wife of Zechariah
Wife of a silent husband
Wife who trusts
Wife who waits
Welcomer of the Word
Welcomer of truth
Welcomer of joy
Righteous before God
Descendent of Aaron
Blameless observer of the Law
Unexpected child bearer
Once disgraced
Once in hidding
Then pregnant with joy
Pregnant with hope
Pregnant with dance
Pregnant with patience
Pregnant with hospitality
Proclaimer of the blessed
A loud voice for the expectant mother
A loud voice for the unborn
A loud voice for life
Advocate for the barren
Maker of miracles
Weaver of thread
Fabric of faith
Door of promise
Worshipper of God
Believer in the impossible
Filled with the Holy Spirit
Advanced in years
“Hail Mary” co-author
“Mother of my Lord” professor
Comfort of the waiting
Welcomed face of the visitor
Patron of expectant mothers
Patron of un-expectant mothers
Patron of believers
Patron of strength
Patron of hospitality
Patron of joy
Patron of our parish and its schools
St. Elizabeth ...pray for us.
Created by Fr Carroll 2012
STAND
Hymn to St. Elizabeth
Verse 1
Oh Sainted Maiden mother bride.
To Mary and to Christ allied.
Though art our patroness and pride.
Be ever at our side. (To Refrain)
Refrain:
Dear St. Elizabeth, pray for us today.
Pray for thy Children, pray for us always.
That we may love Jesus and Mary for aye.
Dear St. Elizabeth, pray for us O pray.
Verse 2
When Mary came to be thy guest.
The Holy Spirit filled thy breast.
Thy lips were first to call her blest.
Grant quickly our request. (To Refrain)
Verse 3
When John thy son leaped full of glee.
Thy faith the hidden God did see.
And bade Him ever blessed be.
Make us like unto Thee. (To Refrain)
Process to front of assembly…
Rite of Blessing of a Child in the Womb
God, Author of all life,
Bless, + we pray, these unborn children;
Give them constant protection
And grant them a healthy birth
That is the sign of our rebirth one day
Into the eternal rejoicing of heaven.
Lord, who have brought to these women
The wondrous joy of motherhood,
Grant them comfort in all anxiety
And make them determined to lead their children
along the ways of salvation.
Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
(Blessing of Fathers)
The Order of Blessing in English was approved by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
on December 8, 2011and granted for use
in the United States by the USCCB on March 25, 2012.
Sending Forth Hymn:
Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones.
Ye watchers and ye holy ones,
bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones,
raise the glad strain, Alleluia!
Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers,
virtues, archangels, angels' choirs:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Respond, ye souls in endless rest,
ye patriarchs and prophets blest,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Ye holy twelve, ye martyrs strong,
all saints triumphant, raise the song:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
