Call to prayer Today is Ash Wednesday. It is the first day of LENT. Lent is a time for the friends of Jesus to prepare for Easter. Easter is the time to celebrate how much God loves us and that God is the giver of life. It is the most important feast that Christians celebrate.

During the 40 days of Lent, we prepare for Easter by taking time to be quiet in our hearts, by praying, by doing good deeds, by being forgiving and asking for forgiveness. We will receive ashes on our foreheads today to remind us that we need to try to be more like Jesus.

ENTRANCE HYMN (Ashes) We rise again from ashes, from the good we ve failed to do We rise against from ashes, to create ourselves anew If all the world is ashes, then must our lives be true An offering of ashes, an offering to you 1 of 4

We offer you our failures, we offer you attempts The gifts not fully given, the dreams not fully dreamt Give our stumblings direction, give our visions wider view An offering of ashes, an offering to you 2 of 4

Then rise again from ashes, let healing come to pain Though spring has turned to winter, and sunshine turned to rain The rain we ll use for growing, and create the world anew From an offering of ashes, an offering to you 3 of 4

Thanks be the Father who made us like Himself Thanks be to His Son who saved us by His death And thanks be to His Spirit who creates the world anew From an offering of ashes, and offering to you 4 of 4

And with your spirit.

I confess to 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, 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.

Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.

FIRST READING (Joel 2: 12-18) Thanks be to God.

Response: Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned.

SECOND READING (2 Corinthians 5: 20 6.2) Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

And with your spirit.

GOSPEL READING Glory to you, O Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

PRAYER BEFORE THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASHES Lord, bless these ashes which we will use as the mark of our repentance. Lord, bless all those who ask for your forgiveness and bless all those who receive these ashes. May they keep this Lenten season in preparation for the joy of Easter. Amen

DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASHES Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel

PRAYERS of the FAITHFUL Lord hear our Prayer

OFFERTORY HYMN(Follow Me) Follow me to the sea, where I first called your name We didn t know each other so, but I called and you came Remember we promised our love wouldn t end We d gather all people and love them as friends My spirit will be with you to light up your way I love you, what more can I say 1 of 4

Even when you have doubt, or have fear Remember I love you, and know I am near I d be willing to give up my life once again To show you that I am you friend 2 of 4

So follow me to the sea, where I first called your name We didn t know each other so, but I called and you came Remember we promised our love wouldn t end We d gather all people and love them as friends My spirit will be with you to light up your way I love you, what more can I say 3 of 4

Remember we promised our love wouldn t end We d gather all people and love them as friends My spirit will be with you to light up your way I love you, what more can I say I love you, what more can I say 4 of 4

May the Lord accept this sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his holy Church.

And with your spirit. We lift them up to the Lord. It is right and just.

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes In the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, We proclaim your Death, O Lord, Until you come again.

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil.

For the Kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever.

And with your spirit.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, But only say the word, and my soul shall be healed.

Communion

COMMUNION HYMN (Father, I have Sinned) Father I have sinned; help me find my way Remember not my sins; just let me hear You say I forgive you; I love you You are mine; take my hand Go in peace; sin no more Beloved one 1 of 5

Father I have turned my back and walked away Depended on my strength and lived life my own way I forgive you; I love you You are mine; take my hand Go in peace; sin no more Beloved one 2 of 5

Father I have closed my heart to those in need Thought only of myself, a victim of my greed I forgive you; I love you You are mine; take my hand Go in peace; sin no more Beloved one 3 of 5

Father I have loved if love s the word to use I ve played so many games, they ve left me so confused I forgive you; I love you You are mine; take my hand Go in peace; sin no more Beloved one 4 of 5

Father I ve returned, I m home with you to stay Standing by Your door, knowing that You ll say I forgive you; I love you You are mine; take my hand Go in peace; sin no more Beloved one 5 of 5

2 nd COMMUNION HYMN (On Eagle s Wings) You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord Who abide in His shadow for life Say to the Lord, "My Refuge, My Rock in Whom I trust." 1 of 8

Refrain And He will raise you up on eagle s wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand 2 of 8

The snare of the fowler will never capture you And famine will bring you no fear Under His Wings your refuge His faithfulness your shield 3 of 8

Refrain And He will raise you up on eagle s wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand 4 of 8

You need not fear the terror of the night Nor the arrow that flies by day Though thousands fall about you Near you it shall not come 5 of 8

Refrain And He will raise you up on eagle s wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand 6 of 8

For to His angels He's given a command, To guard you in all of your ways Upon their hands they will bear you up Lest you dash your foot against a stone 7 of 8

Refrain And He will raise you up on eagle s wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sun And hold you in the palm of His hand 8 of 8

And with your spirit.

Amen.

Thanks be to God.

Recessional

RECESSIONAL HYMN (You Are the Light) Chorus: You are the light in my dark world You are the fire that will always burn You are the light, you are the light You are the light in my dark world 1 of 5

Oh, how you shine in my time of darkness Oh, how you shine when everything seems hopeless You know how to help me When I can t stand on my own Don t let go now 2 of 5

Chorus: You are the light in my dark world You are the fire that will always burn You are the light, you are the light You are the light in my dark world 3 of 5

Oh, how you shine in my time of indecision Oh, how you shine, you give me my vision You know when to let go When I can stand on my own Don t let go now 4 of 5

Chorus: You are the light in my dark world You are the fire that will always burn You are the light, you are the light You are the light in my dark world 5 of 5

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