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 Through all the changing scenes of life,
In trouble and in joy,
The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.
2 Of His deliverance I will boast,
Till all that are distressed
From my example courage take
And soothe their griefs to rest.
3 O magnify the Lord with me,
With me exalt His name;
When in distress to Him I called,
He to my rescue came.
4 The hosts of God encamp around
The dwellings of the just;
Deliverance He affords to all
Who on His truth confide.
5 O make but trial of His love;
Experience will decide
How blest are they, and only they,
Who in His truth confide.
6 Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then
Have nothing else to fear;
Make you His service your delight;
Your wants shall be His care.
George T Smart 1776-1867
Tune: Wiltshire
The Celebrant greets the people.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
The Lord be with you.
And with your Spirit.
The Celebrant introduces the Mass & invites the people to confess their sins.
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, and striking their breasts 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.
Priest May Almighty God, have mercy on us,
forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
THE KYRIE Sung
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy, Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy, Lord, have mercy. Mass of St Thomas
THE GLORIA: Sung
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest.
Glory to God in the highest and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father.
We worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father.
Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.
You are seated at the right hand of the Father, receive our prayer.
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest.
For you alone are the Holy one, you alone are the Lord.
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father.
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest.
Mass of St. Thomas
THE COLLECT:
O God, who teach us that you abide
in hearts that are just and true,
grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace
as to become a dwelling pleasing to you.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
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 prophet Jeremiah: Jeremiah 17:5-8
Thus says the Lord: ‘Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord. He is like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see any good come. He shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness, in an uninhabited salt land.
‘Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.’
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
THE PSALM:
Blessed the man who has placed his trust in the Lord.
Blessed indeed is the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the path with sinners, nor abides in the company of scorners,
but whose delight is the law of the Lord, and who ponders his law day and night. R.
He is like a tree that is planted beside the flowing waters,
that yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves shall never fade;
and all that he does shall prosper. R.
Not so are the wicked, not so! For they, like winnowed chaff,
shall be driven away by the wind. For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish. R.
THE SECOND READING:
A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20
Brothers and Sisters: If Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Please Stand)
Alleluia, alleluia! alleluia!
Rejoice and leap for joy, says the Lord,
for behold, your reward is great in heaven.
Alleluia, alleluia! alleluia!
The Lord be with you.
And with your Spirit.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke: Luke6:17. 20-26
Glory to you, O Lord.
At that time: Jesus came down with the Twelve and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon. And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile you, and spurn your name as evil on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets. But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep. Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.’
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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
Hear our prayer
or
Lord, hear us
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 Light’s abode, celestial Salem,
vision whence true peace doth spring,
brighter than the heart can fancy,
mansion of the highest King;
O how glorious are the praises
which of thee the prophets sing!
2 There for ever and for ever
alleluia is outpoured;
for unending, for unbroken,
is the feast-day of the Lord;
all is pure and all is holy
that within thy walls is stored.
3 There no cloud or passing vapour
dims the brightness of the air;
endless noon-day, glorious noon-day,
from the Sun of suns is there;
there no night brings rest from labour,
for unknown are toil and care.
4 O how glorious and resplendent,
fragile body, shalt thou be,
when endued with so much beauty,
full of health and strong and free,
full of vigour, full of pleasure
that shall last eternally.
5 Now with gladness, now with courage,
bear the burden on thee laid,
that hereafter these thy labours
may with endless gifts be paid;
and in everlasting glory
thou with brightness be arrayed.
6 Laud and honour to the Father,
laud and honour to the Son,
laud and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three and ever One,
consubstantial, co-eternal,
while unending ages run.
Latin 15th Century/ Regent Square
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:
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 Celebrant continues to sing the preface until:
THE SANCTUS AND BENEDICTUS: Sung
Holy, holy, ho-ly, Lo-rd God of hosts,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Bless’ed is he who com-es in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Mass of St. Thomas
The Celebrant continues with the Eucharistic Prayer
The mystery of faith: Sung
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again – until you come again.
The Celebrant continues until:
… Through Him, and with Him, and in Him,
O God almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever. Amen.
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
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.
Mass of St. Thomas
As the Celebrant 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 Celebrant 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.
INTINCTION (Dipping the Consecrated Host in the chalice) is NOT allowed in this Diocese.
As you receive the Sacrament the Celebrant/Lay Minister says:
The body of Christ/The blood of Christ and we reply Amen.
During Communion one or both of the following hymns maybe sung:
1 Blest are the pure in heart,
for they shall see our God;
the secret of the Lord is theirs,
their soul is Christ’s abode.
2 The Lord, who left the heavens
our life and peace to bring,
to dwell in lowliness with men,
their pattern and their King.
3 Still to the lowly soul
he doth himself impart,
and for his dwelling and his throne
chooseth the pure in heart.
4 Lord, we thy presence seek;
may ours this blessing be;
give us a pure and lowly heart,
a temple meet for thee.
John Keble/WJ Hall’s
Tune: Fransonia
1 God of mercy, God of grace,
show the brightness of your face.
Shine upon us, Saviour, shine;
fill your Church with light divine,
and your saving health extend
to the earth’s remotest end.
2 Let the people praise you, Lord!
Be by all that live adored.
Let the nations shout and sing
glory to their Saviour-King;
at your feet their tribute pay,
and your holy will obey.
3 Let the people praise you, Lord,
then enjoy your rich reward!
God to us his blessing give,
we to God devoted live,
all below and all above
one in joy and light and love.
H F Lyte 1793-1847
Tune: Heathlands
THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (Please stand)
The Celebrant sings the prayer and we reply
Amen.
Any Banns of Marriage and notices may be read at this point by the Parish Priest.
THE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
The Celebrant gives the blessing and we reply:
Amen.
Go forth, the mass is ended.
Thanks be to God.
The Celebrant sits to put on incense and then makes his way to the Shrine of Our Lady to sing the Angelus Domini.
The Angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary:
And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among 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.
Behold the handmaid of the Lord:
Be it unto me according to Thy word.
Hail Mary . . .
And the Word was made Flesh.
And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary . . .
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts; that as we have known the incarnation of thy Son, Jesus Christ, by the message of an angel, so by his Cross and Passion we may be brought to the glory of His resurrection, through the same Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
As the clergy and servers leave we sing the final hymn:
Great is thy faithfulness, O God, my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with thee.
Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.
Refrain:
Great is thy faithfulness,
Great is thy faithfulness,
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hast provided;
Great is thy faithfulness,
Lord unto me.
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,
Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above
Join with all nature in manifold witness
To thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. R.
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
Blessings all mine and ten thousand beside. R.
Do please join us for refreshments after this mass in the Café area.
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.
St Barnabas needs your help
A BIG ‘THANK YOU’ to all who continue to support our church. Your support is vital for our Mission here in Hove.
Have you considered joining the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) this is by far the best way of regularly giving to St. Barnabas as we receive your donation and the gift aid straight away. Or you may consider paying by Standing Order?
These forms are by the entrance to the church.
St Barnabas is now Contactless, You can now pay by card, please ask Kay Stringer at the door if you would like to use this system.
If you shop on line you can help raise money for St. Barnabas.
Thank you to those who have been using this system, St. Barnabas has received donations from Amazon and Easy fundraising because of this.
Amazon: (Just type in St Barnabas Hove in the search bar) it will come up with St Barnabas Parochial Institution Fund, once this is selected as your chosen charity, every time you shop with Amazon, we will get a percentage.
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COMMUNICATION:
If you hear of anyone in our congregations who are ill or especially if they are in hospital, will you please make sure that Fr John is informed.
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