Welcome to St. Barnabas

We extend a warm welcome to all those who are in Church today and those who are visiting. We hope you enjoy our worship here and will stay for refreshments after the mass. There is an area in church for young children (2-7 years) with activities. Parents and carers are welcome to use this area.

 

Toilet facilities are available, please ask for directions.

 

Please make sure your mobile phone is switched to silent.

 

Prayers for use before Mass

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

O Lord Jesus Christ I have come here in obedience to your will, to offer this sacrifice which you have commanded us to make in memory of you, that I may feed upon your body and blood; that I may grow in grace and be your true servant.

I offer this Mass for………………. and all who need our prayers.

Bless the priest who will say Mass and all who join us in this celebration, that we may share in the worship of heaven which we offer to your Father in the power of the Holy Spirit, with all the angels and saints. We make this prayer for your honour and glory. Amen.

 

As the bell rings, please stand.

 

The clergy and servers make their way to the Altar, we sing the following hymn.

1 The King of love my Shepherd is,
Whose goodness faileth never,
I nothing lack if I am His
And he is mine forever.

2 Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul He leadeth,
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feedeth.

3 Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.

 

4 In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
With Thee, dear Lord, beside me;
Thy rod and staff my comfort still,
Thy cross before to guide me.

5 Thou spread’st a table in my sight;
Thy unction grace bestoweth;
And O what transport of delight
From Thy pure chalice floweth!

6 And so through all the length of days
Thy goodness faileth never;
Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise
Within Thy house forever.

                                                          H W Baker (1868)

                                                          Tune: Dominus Regit Me (J B Dykes)

 

 

The celebrant greets the people.

 

In the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

 

Alleluia, the Lord has risen.

He has risen indeed Alleluia!

 

The Priest introduces the Mass & invites the people to confess their sins.

 

Lord Jesus, you raise the dead to life in the Spirit:   

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

 

 

You bring pardon and peace to the sinner:

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

 

You bring light to those in darkness:

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

 

 

Priest        May Almighty God, have mercy on us,

forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life.

Amen. 

 

 

THE SPANISH GLORIA

 

All           Gloria, Gloria, Glorial Senor

               Gloria, Gloria, Glorial mi Dios.

 

1. Glory to God in the heights of the heavens.

Peace to God's people, all people on earth.  

 

2        Son of the Father, all glory and worship;

Praise and thanksgiving, to you Lamb of God. 

 

3        You take away the sin of the world;

Have mercy on us, receive our prayer.

 

4        Seated in pow'r at the right of the Father

Jesus alone is the Lord, the Most High.

 

5        And with the Spirit of love everlasting,

reigning in glory, for ever.   Amen.

                                                                         Paul Inwood 1994

 

 

THE COLLECT:

 

Almighty ever-living God,

lead us to a share in the joys of heaven,

so that the humble flock may reach

where the brave Shepherd has gone before.

Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever. Amen.

 

 

 

THE FIRST READING: (Please be seated)

 

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles:                                                Acts 4:8-12

 

Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter said: ‘Rulers of the people, and elders! If you are questioning us today about an act of kindness to a cripple, and asking us how he was healed, then I am glad to tell you all, and would indeed be glad to tell the whole people of Israel, that it was by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the one you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by this name and by no other that this man is able to stand up perfectly healthy, here in your presence, today. This is the stone rejected by you the builders, but which has proved to be the keystone. For of all the names in the world given to men, this is the only one by which we can be saved.’

                       

  

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

THE RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

 

The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone.

 

 Give thanks to the Lord for he is good,for his love has no end.

 It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in men;

 it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. R.

 

I will thank you for you have answered and you are my saviour.

The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone.

This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. R.

 

Blessed in the name of the Lord is he who comes.

We bless you from the house of the Lord;

I will thank you for you have answered and you are my saviour.

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; for his love has no end. R.

 

THE SECOND READING:

 

A reading from the first letter of St John:                                              1 John 3:1-2

       

Think of the love that the Father has lavished on us,

by letting us be called God’s children;

and that is what we are.

Because the world refused to acknowledge him,

therefore it does not acknowledge us.

My dear people, we are already the children of God

but what we are to be in the future has not yet been revealed;

all we know is, that when it is revealed

we shall be like him

because we shall see him as he really is.

 

 

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

 

 

THE GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Please Stand)          

 

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia alleluia!

 

I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;

I know my own sheep and my own know me.

 

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia alleluia!

 

THE GOSPEL

 

The Lord be with you.

And with your Spirit.

 

A reading from the holy Gospel according to St.John:                      John 10: 11-18

Glory to you O Lord

 

Jesus said:

‘I am the good shepherd:

the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep.

The hired man, since he is not the shepherd

and the sheep do not belong to him,

abandons the sheep and runs away

as soon as he sees a wolf coming,

and then the wolf attacks and scatters the sheep;

this is because he is only a hired man

and has no concern for the sheep.

‘I am the good shepherd;

I know my own

and my own know me,

just as the Father knows me

and I know the Father;

and I lay down my life for my sheep.

And there are other sheep I have

that are not of this fold,

and these I have to lead as well.

They too will listen to my voice,

and there will be only one flock,

and one shepherd.

‘The Father loves me,

because I lay down my life

in order to take it up again.

No one takes it from me;

I lay it down of my own free will,

and as it is in my power to lay it down,

so it is in my power to take it up again;

and this is the command I have been given by my Father.’

 

 

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia alleluia!

 

 

THE HOMILY            (Please sit)

THE NICENE CREED  (Please stand) 

 

I believe in one God,

the Father almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God,

born of the Father before all ages.

God from God,

Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

 

(At the words that follow, up to and including ‘and became man’, all bow.)

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,

and became man.

 

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

he suffered death and was buried,

and rose again on the third day

in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory

to judge the living and the dead

and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.

I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins

and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

 

 

THE PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL  (Please stand, sit or kneel) 

 

The Celebrant introduces the Prayer of the Faithful

 

Lord, in your mercy             or             Lord, hear us

Hear our prayer                                 Lord, graciously hear us  

 

 

 

The Reader will add:

 

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with Thee.

Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us Sinners now

and at the hour of our death. Amen

 

After a short silence,

the Celebrant concludes the Prayer of the Faithful.

 

  

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

 

 

A Collection will be taken at this point for the mission

and upkeep of this church

St. Barnabas does need your financial

support to survive, Please consider a regular donation

via the Parish Giving Scheme or Standing order.

Forms are by the north door.

You are also able to pay contactless or by QR code

 on your phone.

The celebrant prepares the altar with gifts of Bread and Wine, they are then censed with incense. The altar, clergy and people are also censed.

 

 

1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Praise to our victorious King,
Who hath washed us in the tide
Flowing from his pierced side;
Praise we him, whose love divine
Gives his guests his blood for wine,
Gives his Body for the feast,
Love the victim, Love the priest.

2 Where the Paschal blood is poured,
Death's dark angel sheathes his sword;

Israel's hosts triumphant go
Through the wave that drowns the foe.
Christ the Lamb whose blood was shed,

Paschal victim, Paschal bread;
With sincerity and love
Eat we Manna from above.

 

3 Mighty Victim from on high,
Powers of hell beneath thee lie;
Death is broken in the fight,
Thou hast brought us life and light:
Now thy banner thou dost wave,
Conquering Satan and the grave;
See the prince of darkness quelled,
Heaven’s bright gates are open held.

4 Paschal triumph, Paschal joy,
Only sin can this destroy;
From sin's death do thou set free
Souls newborn, dear Lord, in thee.
Hymns of glory songs of praise,
Father, until thee we raise;
Risen Lord, all praise to thee,
Ever with the Spirit be.
                                           From a Latin Breviary hymn

                                          Tune: Salzburg

 

Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the almighty Father.

 

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

               

The celebrant sings the prayers over the gifts and we respond:

Amen

 

  

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER                                  Sung

 

The Lord be with you:

And with your spirit

 

Lift up your hearts:

We lift them up to the Lord

 

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God

It is right and just.

The Priest continues to sing the preface until:

 

 

SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS                         Sung

 

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth, heaven and earth, are full of your glory,

Lord God of hosts.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the high-est.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the high-est.

 

Blessed, blessed is he who comes, blessed, blessed is he who comes,

blessed is he, blessed is he, who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the high-est.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the high-est.

                                                                                        Gathering Mass Paul Inwood

 

The priest continues with the Eucharistic Prayer

 

The mystery of faith:

We proclaim your Death, O Lord, we proclaim your Death, O Lord,

and profess your resurrection until you come again.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the high-est.

Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the high-est.

                                                                                        Gathering Mass Paul Inwood

 

The Priest continues until:

 

 

… Through Him, and with Him, and in Him,   Amen.

O God almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,   Amen.

all glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever.   Amen.

                                                                                                Lourdes Doxology

 

At the Saviour’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:

 

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.

 

Deliver us Lord, we pray, from every evil; graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

 

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

THE SIGN OF PEACE

 

Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

 

The peace of the Lord be with you always:

And with your spirit.

 

 

THE AGNUS DEI                  Sung

 

 

Jesus, risen Lord, triumphant king:

Jesus, true redeemer of the world:

Hear our prayer, have mercy; hear our prayer, have mercy;

give us your peace.

 

Jesus, bursting from the shattered tomb:

Jesus, might victor over death:

Hear our prayer, have mercy; hear our prayer, have mercy;

give us your peace.

 

Jesus, Lord of life and Lord of light:

Jesus, here in form of bread and wine:

Hear our prayer, have mercy; hear our prayer, have mercy;

give us your peace.

                                                                                Communion Song 3 Paul Inwood

 

 

As the priest shows us the consecrated Host he says:  

 

Behold the Lamb of God; behold him who takes away the sins of the world.

Blessed are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb.

 

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,

but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

 

 

The priest first receives the Sacrament and then says the communion antiphon.

 

All baptised Christians who receive communion in their own churches are welcome

to receive Holy Communion here.

 

If you require a gluten free host please tell one of the stewards.

 

When directed please come forward to receive Holy Communion. 

If you prefer a blessing, please come forward with your head bowed and arms crossed.

As you receive the Sacrament the priest says:

 

The body of Christ/The blood of Christ and we reply  Amen.

 

 

During Communion the following hymn is sung:

 

 

1 Faithful Shepherd, feed me
In the pastures green;
Faithful Shepherd, lead me
Where thy steps are seen.

 

2 Hold me fast, and guide me
In the narrow way;
So, with you beside me,
I shall never stray:

3 Daily bring me nearer
To the heavenly shore;
Make my faith grow clearer,
May I love thee more:

 

4 Hallow every pleasure,
Every gift and pain;
Be thyself my treasure,
Though none else I gain:

 

5 Day by day prepare me
As thou seest best,
Then let angels bear me
To thy promised rest.

                          T B Pollock 1836-96

                          Tune: Pastor Pastorum

THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (Please stand)

 

The priest sings the prayer and we reply:   

Amen.

 

Any Banns of Marriage and notices may be read at this point by the parish priest.

 

 

THE SOLEMN BLESSING AND DISMISSAL  (Please stand)

 

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

 

Bow your heads to receive God’s blessing.

 

The priest gives the threefold blessing and we reply each time:   

Amen.

 

Go forth, the mass is ended alleluia, alleluia.

Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.

The priest sits to put on incense, then reverences the Altar and makes his way to the Easter Garden.

 

Joy to thee, O Queen of Heaven. Alleluia!

He whom Thou wast meet to bear. Alleluia!

As He promised hath arisen. Alleluia!

Pour for us to God thy prayer. Alleluia!

 

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.

For the Lord is risen indeed, alleluia.

 

Let us pray:
O God, who through the resurrection of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ didst vouchsafe to give joy to the world: grant, we beseech thee, that through His Mother, the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

1 Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem,
Cleave the skies with shouts of praise;
Sing to Him Who found the ransom,
Ancient of eternal days,
God eternal, Word Incarnate,
Whom the heaven of heaven obeys.

2 Ere He raised the lofty mountains,
Formed the seas, or built the sky,
Love eternal, free, and boundless,
Moved the Lord of Life to die,
Lifted up the Prince of Princes
On the throne of Calvary.

3 Now on those eternal mountains
Stands the sapphire throne, all bright,
With the ceaseless alleluias
Which they raise, the sons of light;
Sion’s people tell His praises,
Victor after hard won fight.

4 Bring your harps,
and bring your incense,
Sweep the string and pour the lay;
Let the earth proclaim His wonders,
King of that celestial day;
He the Lamb once slain is worthy,
Who was dead and lives for ay.

5 Laud and honour to the Father,
Laud and honour to the Son,
Laud and honour to the Spirit,
Ever Three and ever One,
One in love, and One in splendour,
While unending ages run.                          

                                                                       J M Neale 1818-66

                                                                       Tune Neandeer

 

Prayers for use after Mass

 

O Lord Jesus Christ you have come into our lives

as a willing guest and humble servant:

Take us and make us yours now and always.

We offer you the time that lies before us;

for your honour and glory. Amen.

 

Soul of Christ, sanctify me; Body of Christ, save me;

Blood of Christ, inebriate me; water from the side of Christ, wash me;

Passion of Christ, strengthen me; O Good Jesus, hear me;

Within thy wounds hide me; suffer me not to be separated from thee;

From the malicious enemy defend me; at the hour of my death call me;

And bid me come to thee; that with thy saints I may praise thee; for all eternity. Amen.

NOTICES

 

A.P.C.M.

This will take place on Sunday 28th April 2024 following the Parish Mass.

This is when we will elect our Churchwardens and PCC members.

 

Wagner Group Easter Celebration - SUNDAY 19th May 2024.

6pm Benediction at St. Paul’s. 6.45 for 7pm pm Dinner at ‘Donatello’ £15.00

3 Courses with choice of Starter and Main*& Service Charge included!

Beverages / Bread extra Vegan Option Available. Names and payment to Fr John.