End-of-VBS Mass

Jul 21

Opening Song - He is the Light

Oh! Oh!
Oh! Oh!

Jesus is the one who lights our way.
Oh! (Echo)
He gives us hope for each new day.
Oh! (Echo)
When the world feels dark and lonely,
His love illuminates.
He’s the one I trust, and I will follow him.

He is the light that breaks through the darkness.
Follow his lead and light it up, light it up.
Jesus will guide us through every dark time. Follow his lead and light it up,
light up the world.

Jesus is the one who lights our way.
Oh! (Echo)
He gives us hope for each new day.
Oh! (Echo)
When the world feels dark and lonely,
His love illuminates.
He’s the one I trust, and I will follow him.

He is the light that breaks through the darkness.
Follow his lead and light it up, light it up.
Jesus will guide us through every dark time. Follow his lead and light it up, light up the world.

First Reading - Daniel 12:1-3

At that time, Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time, your people - everyone whose name is found written in the book - will be delivered.

Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake; some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.
Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.

The Word of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

Ps. 27

Response: The Lord is my light and my salvation.

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
The Lord is my life’s refuge;
of whom shall I be afraid?

The Lord is my light and my salvation.
One thing I ask of the Lord, this I seek:
To dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
That I may gaze on the loveliness of the Lord and contemplate his temple.

The Lord is my light and my salvation.
I believe that I shall see the bounty of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord.

The Lord is my light and my salvation.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?

Gospel : Matthew 5:13-16

A Reading from the Gospel According to Matthew.

You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.

The Gospel of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

Homily

Prayers of the Faithful

Offertory Song -
This Little Light of Mine

This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Everywhere I go,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Everywhere I go,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Even when I’m afraid,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Even when I’m afraid,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Even when I’m afraid,
I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Preface

Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right and just.

Sanctus

(spoken)
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.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

Doxology:

The Eucharistic prayer concludes:

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.
All (speak): Amen.

Our Father

All: Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed by your name.
Your kingdom come,
Your 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.

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (spoken)

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.

Invitation to Communion

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

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

(While Holy Communion is reserved for Catholics, persons of all faiths wishing to receive a blessing may participate in the
communion procession. Place your arms across your chest to indicate you would like to receive this blessing.)

Communion Song -
Here I Am to Worship

Light of the world
You stepped down into darkness
Opened my eyes, let me see
Beauty that made this heart adore You
Hope of a life spent with You

Here I am to worship
Here I am to bow down
Here I am to say that You're my God
You're altogether lovely
Altogether worthy
Altogether wonderful to me

King of all days
Oh, so highly exalted
Glorious in heaven above
Humbly You came to the earth You created
All for love's sake became poor

(bridge)

Well, I'll never know how much it cost
To see my sin upon that cross

Closing Song -
House of the Lord

We worship the God who was
We worship the God who is
We worship the God who
evermore will be
He opened the prison doors
He parted the raging sea
My God, He holds the victory

There's joy in the house of the Lord
There's joy in the house of the Lord today
And we won't be quiet
We shout out Your praise

There's joy in the house of the Lord
Our God is surely in this place
And we won't be quiet
We shout out Your praise
we shout out Your praise

We sing to the God who heals
We sing to the God who saves
We sing to the God who always makes a way
'Cause He hung up on that cross
Then He rose up from that grave
My God's still rolling stones away

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