Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year
B)
Sunday 17th June 2018
Preparing the worship
space
Colour: Green
Theme: A mustard Tree
Welcome: Today we hear about a tiny little
seed. But when it is planted it grows into a big bush with branches big enough
for all the birds to come and sit in. Let’s think a bit more about what Jesus
was trying to say with this story.
Ask: What was last week’s theme? < “Corpus Christi.” > “The Feast of Christ’s Body and Blood. Corpus
Christi is Latin for Body of Christ.”.
==== 7:00 -
7:03 ===
Entrance Song
Bring Forth the Kingdom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7_v__5q9ws&feature=player_embedded
You are salt for the
earth, O people:
Salt for the Kingdom of
God!
Share the flavour of
life, O people:
Life in the Kingdom of
God!
Bring forth the Kingdom
of mercy,
Bring forth the Kingdom
of peace;
Bring forth the Kingdom
of justice,
Bring forth the City of
God!
You are a light on the
hill, O people:
Light for the City of
God!
Shine so holy and
bright, O people:
Shine for the Kingdom
of God!
//V// In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
//R// Amen.
//V// May The Grace of
our Lord Jesus Christ,
And the love of God,
And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
be with you all.
//R// And with Your Spirit.
==== 7:03 - 7:08 ====
NEWS TIME :-)
==== 7:08 - 7:11 ====
Penitential Rite
Dear little children, let us acknowledge our sins,
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Confession of our
sins
I confess to the Almighty God,
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
that I have greatly sinned
in my thoughts and in my words
in what I have done and In what I have failed to do
-strike
the breast 3 times as you say-
through my fault
through my fault
through my most grievous fault
THEREFORE I ask Blessed Mary Ever Virgin
all the Angels and Saints
and you, my brothers and sisters
to pray for me to the Lord our God…
Have Mercy on us oh Lord
For we have sinned against you.
Show us, Oh Lord, your mercy
And grant us your salvation.
You were sent to heal the contrite of
heart.
Lord have Mercy
Lord have Mercy
You came to sinners
Christ have mercy
Christ have mercy
You are seated at the right hand of
the father to intercede for us.
Lord have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
May the almighty God have mercy on us,
forgive us our sins and bring us to life everlasting?
AMEN
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7:11 - 7:14 ====
With a
loud voice lets sing the Gloria!
GLORIA - Eco
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to
the Father...x2 To Him be glory
forever!!x2 Alleluia Amen x2
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to
the Son...x2 To Him be glory forever!!x2
Alleluia Amen x2
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to
the Spirit...x2 To Him be glory
forever!!x2 Alleluia Amen x2
Opening
Prayer:
Loving God, you show us
that the littlest actions can have huge results, and that the smallest of
people can do great things. Inspire us to play our part in making the world a
fairer place for all people... Amen.
=== 7:14 - 7:19
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Liturgy of the Word
Introduce the first reading.
The first reading today is from the Old
Testament book of the prophet Ezekiel.
(Ez 17:22 –24). Ezekiel was a
prophet who told the people at the time he lived (AND US!) about God. Let’s pretend that we are listening to the
prophet Ezekiel and see if we can understand what he is telling us.
A prepared child/children come and take the reading.
Ezekiel 17:22-24 (GNT)
God's Promise of Hope
22 This
is what the Sovereign Lord says:
“I will take the top of a tall cedar
and break off a tender sprout;
I will plant it on a high mountain,
23 on Israel's highest mountain.
It will grow branches and bear seed
and become a magnificent cedar.
Birds of every kind will live there
and find shelter in its shade.
24 All the trees in the land will know
that I am the Lord.
I cut down the tall trees
and make small trees grow tall.
I wither up the green trees
and make the dry trees become green.
and break off a tender sprout;
I will plant it on a high mountain,
23 on Israel's highest mountain.
It will grow branches and bear seed
and become a magnificent cedar.
Birds of every kind will live there
and find shelter in its shade.
24 All the trees in the land will know
that I am the Lord.
I cut down the tall trees
and make small trees grow tall.
I wither up the green trees
and make the dry trees become green.
I, the Lord,
have spoken. I will do what I have said I would do.”
“This is the word of the Lord”
All say “Thanks be to God”.
Ask: What did the reading from Ezekiel tell us
about God? <that God is so powerful that he can make trees grow big and tall or
break them down, that God has the power to do anything>
Say: Let us now focus on our responsorial Psalm:
< Lord, it is good to give
thanks to you!> x3
Introducing
the Gospel
Say: Today’s Gospel reading comes from the New
Testament book of St. Mark. (Mark 4: 30-34) Its about a little tiny seed. Let’s pretend that we are people listening to
Jesus and see what he tells us about the seed.
Make sure you listen to the very beginning of this reading to hear the
first question that Jesus was answering.
...with Alleluia!! –
We sing while standing and
welcome the gospel!!
Yelele yelele Halleluiah. [G]
Chorus: Halleluiah, Halleluiah x3 Yelele yelele Halleluiah.
1. Eyende mbele,
Halleluiah x3 Yelele yelele Halleluiah.
2. Moto, moto,
Halleluiah x3 Yelele yelele Halleluiah.
The leader reading the gospel, silently
says: “Cleanse our hearts and our lips almighty
God, that we may worthily proclaim your Holy Gospel”.
The Leader starts: The Lord be with You,
And with your Spirit.
A reading is from the Holy Gospel according to St. Mark.
Glory to You, O Lord
Mark 4: 30-34 (GNT)
The
Parable of the Mustard Seed
30 He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what
parable will we use for it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon
the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; 32 yet when it is sown
it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large
branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.”
The Use of Parables
33 With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able
to hear it; 34 he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained
everything in private to his disciples.
The Gospel of the Lord”
“Praise to you Lord
Jesus Christ”
==== 7:19 - 7:24 ====
(*) Tell your prepared reflecting story to motivate the children, but according
to the Gospel and children’s level of understanding like in the suggestions
below…
Gospel
reflection:
Does anyone remember
the very first question in the beginning? It is what Jesus compared the
seed to. <What is God’s kingdom
like?> Jesus said that God’s kingdom was LIKE WHAT happens when the
mustard seed is planted. What did happen? <it grew larger than any other plant> So God’s
kingdom is like when you take something very small and it grows very big.
Maybe it is like what happens when you do something nice for someone.. And then
they do something nic e… and then...what happens next? <everyone feels
happy and loved!>
Memory
Verse: John 6:56
“31 It is like a
mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the
seeds on earth 32 yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of
all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can
make nests in its shade.”;.”
Let us stand up and we profess our
faith.
Profession of our faith
I
believe in God the Father, Almighty,
creator
of heaven and earth:
And
in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord:
--bow
down--
Who
was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary:
Suffered
under Pontius Pilate;
was
crucified, died and was buried:
He
descended into hell:
The
third day he rose again from the dead:
He
ascended into heaven,
and
sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty:
From
there He will come to judge the living and the dead:
I
believe in the Holy Spirit:
the
holy catholic church:
the
communion of saints:
The
forgiveness of sins:
The
resurrection of the body:
And
the life everlasting.
Amen.
==== 7:24 - 7:26 ====
Prayers of the Faithful Now is the time to pray for our stuff :-) Intercessions.
You may want
to ask the children to offer their own prayers or you can use the suggestions here.
Leader: We join our voices together now in prayer:
Prayer
1. We pray for world leaders: that they may have the courage to make
the small changes that make a big difference to the lives of others, making the
world a fairer place for all to live... We pray to the Lord....
Prayer
2. We pray for all people who are poor: that they
may all have the power to study, to change their lives and to build a brighter
future... We pray to the Lord....
Prayer 3. We
pray for our parish, family and friends: that we may be inspired to make a
difference, knowing that even the smallest among us can do great things. We Pray
to the Lord…..
Prayer 4. God of all, help us to make a change so all people can live free
from poverty and so we may glimpse your kingdom here on earth. We ask this
through Christ our Lord, We Pray to the Lord…..
==== 7:26 - 7:28 ====
Silently, each one tells God your petition.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever. Amen
==== 7:28 - 7:30 ====
Song Interlude: Walk Walk in the light, walk walk in the light, Sing
as we give in our offertory and we walk to the big church... NOTE-- after the song, is
being sung, we pick the children that will perform next Sunday....
