OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH MOURNE ROAD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12.

2015

: FR. DAVE BRANNIGAN

: CANON JOHN FLAHERTY

: MRS. McGARVEY AND

MR. KNIGHT

: MS. SHERLOCK

AND MS.QUINN

: SR. BONAVENTURE RSM

: OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

GNS AND BNS DIRECTED BY MS.McCABE

AND MR. KENNEDDY

: MS IRENE WINTERS

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH MOURNE ROAD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12.

2015

: FR. DAVE BRANNIGAN

: CANON JOHN FLAHERTY

: MRS. McGARVEY AND

MR. KNIGHT

: MS. SHERLOCK

AND MS.QUINN

: SR. BONAVENTURE RSM

: OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

GNS AND BNS DIRECTED BY MS.McCABE

AND MR. KENNEDDY

: MS IRENE WINTERS

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH MOURNE ROAD, DRIMNAGH, DUBLIN 12.

2015

: FR. DAVE BRANNIGAN

: CANON JOHN FLAHERTY

: MRS. McGARVEY AND

MR. KNIGHT

: MS. SHERLOCK

AND MS.QUINN

: SR. BONAVENTURE RSM

: OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL

GNS AND BNS DIRECTED BY MS.McCABE

AND MR. KENNEDDY

: MS IRENE WINTERS

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CELEBRANT: FR. DAVE BRANNIGAN

CONCELEBRANTS: CANON JOHN FLAHERTY

PRINCIPALS: MRS. McGARVEY MR. KNIGHT

2ND CLASS TEACHERS: MS. SHERLOCKMS.QUINN

CATECHIST: SR. BONAVENTURE RSM

CHOIR: OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL GNS AND BNSDirected byMS.McCABE & MR. KENNEDY

ORGANIST: MS IRENE WINTERS

The priests and teachers wish you all A very happy and joyful day.

We extend a hearty welcome to all your parents, Relatives & friends.

Parents Prayer

We thank you for the gift of our children, Each one precious to us and to you,

Each one different and unique, Each one a different image of you.

Help us to foster generously all that is good In our children, to put ourselves out for them

So they can grow up in our world ready to take Their place creatively, lovingly and respectfully.

Before our Ceremony commences, Frank Quinn, Chairperson of the Parish Pastoral Council, welcomes everybody on behalf of the Parish Community and invites a prayerful participation in the First Holy Communion Mass.

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ENTRANCE HYMN ALL STAND AND SING

SING ALLELUIA

Sing! Sing! Sing! Alleluia. This is the day the Lord has made.

Dance! Dance! Dance! Alleluia This is the day the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad.

This is the day the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad.

This is the day.

Play music to honour his name. This is the day the Lord has made. Sing psalms and songs of praise.

This is the day.

Celebrant: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the

Communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And with your spirit Procession of Symbols PENITENTIAL RITE: Celebrant: Jesus showed us how much God our Father loves us. He also showed us how to live. He asks us to show love to our Parents and Families at home, to our friends in school and at play. Sometimes we have not shown love. Let us now tell God our Father we are sorry, as our faith and the Holy Bible reminds us that he loves us and forgives us. PENITENTIAL RITE: (the responses can be sung) Celebrant: Lord Jesus, you raise us to new life: Lord have mercy or: A Thiarna déan trócaire Celebrant: Lord Jesus, you forgive us our sins: Christ have mercy A Chríost déan trócaire Celebrant: Lord Jesus, you feed us with your Body and Blood: Lord have mercy A Thiarna déan trócaire

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GLORIA Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace to people of good will. We praise You, we bless You, We adore You, we glorify You, We give You thanks for Your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us;

You take away the sins of the world, Receive our prayer; You are seated at the right hand of the Father, Have mercy on us. 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. Amen.

COLLECT Celebrant: Grant us, Lord our God, that we may honour you with all our mind,

and love everyone in truth of heart. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen LITURGY OF THE WORD Sit First Reading From the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians (11:23-26) This is what I received from the Lord, and in turn passed on to you: That on the same night that he was betrayed, The Lord Jesus took some bread, and thanked God for it and broke it, And he said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this as a memorial of me.’ In the same way he took the cup after supper, and said,

‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Whenever you drink it, do this as a memorial of me.’ Until the Lord comes, therefore, Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, You are proclaiming his death.

The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm

Do not be afraid for I am with you,

I have called you by your name you are mine.

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When the fire is burning all around you, You will never be consumed by flames. Do not be afraid for I am with you, I have called you by your name you are mine.

When the fear of loneliness is looming, Then remember I am at your side. Do not be afraid for I am with you, I have called you by your name you are mine.

Gospel acclamation Stand and sing

Alleluia, alleluia, Speak oh Lord your servant here is listening,

You have the message of eternal life. Speak oh Lord your servant here is listening,

You have the message of eternal life.

GOSPEL The Lord be with you And with your spirit A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 6:51-57 Glory to you O Lord. Jesus said: ‘I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world.’ Then the Jews started arguing with one another: ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat? They said. Jesus replied: ‘I tell you most solemnly, If you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, You will not have life in you.

Anyone who does eat my flesh and drink my blood Has eternal life, And I shall raise them up on the last day. For my flesh is real food And my blood is real drink. Those who eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live in them. As I, who am sent by the living Father, Myself draw life from the Father, So whoever eats me will draw life from me.’

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

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Homily Sit PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL: ALL STAND Celebrant: The Lord Jesus told us that the Father knows each one of us by name, and knows the number of hairs on our heads. Trusting in such loving kindness, we bring our prayers before the Lord. Intercessions

Response to each Intercession: Lord graciously hear us Child: We pray for our Mammies and Daddies and for all our Families. May they be filled with your peace and love on this holy happy day and always. C: Lord hear us All: Lord graciously hear us Child: We pray for the Teachers in our schools. Bless them and fill them with your peace and love. C: Lord hear us All: Lord graciously hear us Child: We pray for the Priests of our parish, Canon John and Father Dave. Bless them and keep them safe always. C: Lord hear us All: Lord graciously hear us Child: We pray for everyone here today. Fill their hearts with peace and love. C: Lord hear us All: Lord graciously hear us Child: Help us all to say thank you for the good things you give us, and for the many special ways you bless us. C: Lord hear us All: Lord graciously hear us Child: As we remember also today loved ones no longer with us, we pray for peace in our hearts, peace in our families, peace in our parish and peace in our world. C: Lord hear us All: Lord graciously hear us P. We pause briefly for the silent intentions in our own hearts P. Lord hear us All: Lord graciously hear us

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Celebrant: God our Father, we thank you for listening to our prayers. Thank you above all for the gift of Jesus your son. May our Hearts always welcome your love, especially as you give it in your word and in the Bread of Life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Sit The gifts of bread and wine to be offered are now brought forward and presented as the Offertory Hymn is sung.

We come to you, Lord Jesus, to say our thanks to you. And in our mass we bring ourselves and everything we do. We love you Lord Jesus. Stay with us we pray. Help us to be more like you each day.

We bring the bread, we bring the wine, we bring them now to you we bring our work, we bring our play, and everything we do. We love you Lord Jesus. Stay with us we pray. Help us to be more like you each day.

Your love for us, our love for you, we celebrate today. Oh fill our hearts with peace and joy. Be with us Lord we pray. We love you Lord Jesus. Stay with us we pray. Help us to be more like you each day.

Celebrant: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. All: 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. PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS Celebrant: Grant us O merciful God, that this our offering may find acceptance with you and that through it the wellspring of all blessing may be laid open before us. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER FOR CHILDREN I Stand Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is right and just

Celebrant: God our Father, You have brought us here together so that we can give You thanks and praise for all the wonderful things You have done. We thank You for all that is beautiful In the world and for the happiness You have given us. We praise You for daylight and for Your word which lights up our minds. We praise You for the earth, and all the people who live on it, and for our life which comes from You. We know that You are good. You love us and do great things for us.

Father, You are always thinking about Your people; You never forget us. You sent Your Son Jesus, who gave his life for us and who came to save us. He cured sick people; He cared for those who were poor and wept with those who were sad. He forgave sinners and taught us to forgive each other. He loved everyone and showed us how to be kind. He took children in his arms and blessed them. God our Father, all over the world Your people praise You. So now we pray with the whole Church: with Francis our Pope and Diarmuid our bishop. In heaven the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, her Spouse, the Apostles and all the Saints always sing your praise. Now we join with them and with the Angels to adore You as we sing:

All: 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.

All Kneel

Celebrant: God our Father, You are most holy and we want to show You that we are grateful. We bring You bread and wine and ask You to send Your Holy Spirit to make these gifts the Body and Blood of Jesus Your Son. Then we can offer to You what You have given to us.

On the night before he died, Jesus was having supper with his apostles. He took bread from the table. He gave You thanks and praise. Then He broke the bread, gave it to his friends, and said:

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TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT: FOR THIS IS MY BODY WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

When supper was ended, Jesus took the cup that was filled with wine. He thanked You, gave it to his friends, and said:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT: THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. Then He said to them: DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

We do now what Jesus told us to do. We remember his Death and Resurrection and we offer you, Father, the bread that gives us life, and the cup that saves us. Jesus brings us to you; welcome us as you welcome him.

Celebrant: The mystery of faith:

All sing: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, We proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

Celebrant: Father, because You love us, You invite us to come to Your table. Fill us with the joy of the Holy Spirit as we receive the Body and Blood of Your Son.

C 1: Lord, You never forget any of Your children. We ask You to take care of those we love, especially those for whom we now pray and we pray for those who have died. Remember everyone who is suffering from pain or sorrow. Remember Christians everywhere and all other people in the world. We are filled with wonder and praise when we see what You do for us through Jesus Your Son, and so we sing:

Celebrant: 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.

All: Amen! THE COMMUNION RITE Stand Celebrant: Guímis chun an Athar faoi mar a mhúin ár slánaitheoir dúinn a dhéanamh. Ár n-athair atá ar neamh, go naofar d'ainm, Go dtaga do ríocht, go ndéantar do thoil ar an talamh Mar a dhéantar ar neamh. Ár n-arán laethúil tabhair dúinn inniu,

Agus maith dúinn ár bhfiacha Mar a mhaithimídne dár bhféichiúna féin Agus ná lig sinn I gcathú, ach saor sinn ó olc.

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Celebrant: 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 savior, Jesus Christ

All : For the kingdom, the power and the glory Are Yours now and forever.

Celebrant: 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 live and reign for ever and ever.

All: Amen. Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

All: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Let us offer each other the sign of peace. Shalom Sing Shalom my friend, shalom my friend, Shalom, Shalom. The peace of Christ I give you today, Shalom, Shalom As the Sacred Host is broken the Lamb of God is sung or said: 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.

Kneel PRAYER BEFORE FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Lord Jesus, come to me. Lord Jesus, give me your love. Lord Jesus, come to me and give me yourself.

Lord Jesus, friend of children, come to me. Lord Jesus, you are my Lord and my God. Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Celebrant: 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. Communion Hymns All sing As I kneel before you As I kneel before you As I bow my head In prayer, Take this day, make It Yours,

And fill me with Your love. Refrain Ave maria,

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Gratia plena, Dominus tecum, Benedicta tu. All I have I give You, Every dream and wish are Yours, Mother of Christ, Mother of mine, Present them to my Lord. Repeat the refrain

As I kneel before you, And I see your smiling face, Ev’ry thought, ev’ry word Is lost In your embrace. Repeat the refrain

A mhuire mháthair, A mhuire mháthair, 'sé seo mo ghuí, go maire íosa, go deo Im’ chroí. Ave maria, mo ghrá ave, Is tusa mo mháthair ‘s máthair dé. A mhuire mháthair, I rith mo shaoil, bí liom mar dhídean, ar gach aon bhaol.

Ave maria, mo ghrá ave, Is tusa mo mháthair ‘s máthair dé.

A mhuire mháthair, tá lán de ghrást, Go raibh tú taobh liom, Mar uair mo bháis. Ave maria, mo ghrá ave, Is tusa mo mháthair ‘s máthair dé

Happy In the presence Happy In the presence of the Lord. We come and sing our praise to Lord Jesus, Happy In the presence of the Lord, We come and sing our praise to the Lord of all

Come and share the bread of life, Bread that will feed us, Help and protect us,

Come and share the stories of old, Stories of Jesus, his work and his world.

Happy In the presence of the Lord. We come and sing our praise to Lord Jesus, Happy In the presence of the Lord, We come and sing our praise to the Lord of all Come and share the memories we’ve had,

Happy days, sad days, days full of joy. Come and tell the Lord that we love, We’ll live the life he told us to live. Happy In the presence of the Lord. We come and sing our praise to Lord Jesus,

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Happy In the presence of the Lord,

We come and sing our praise to the Lord of all

Here I am Lord I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save. I who made the stars and night, I will make the darkness bright

Who will bear my light to them whom shall I send? Here I am Lord is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.

CHILDRENS PRAYER AFTER HOLY COMMUNION Lord Jesus, I love and adore you. You’re a special friend to me. Welcome, Lord Jesus, O welcome. Thank you for coming to me. Thank you. Lord Jesus, O thank you.

For giving yourself to me. Make me strong to show your love. Wherever I may be. Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray Bless all of us children In your Loving care.

And bring us to heaven to live with you there. I’m ready now, Lord Jesus. To show how much I care. I’m ready now to give your love. At home and everywhere. Amen

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Stand Celebrant: Pour on us, o Lord, the spirit of your love, and In your kindness make those you have nourished by this heavenly bread one In mind and heart. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. A brief Word of Thanks Sit SOLEMN BLESSING : KNEEL The Celebrant, with hands extended says: The Lord be with you All: And with your spirit

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CELEBRANT: May the Lord be a sure path beneath your feet, a bright light before you, a kindly shepherd behind you; this day, this night, and always. All: Amen. And he blesses all the people, adding: And may almighty God bless all of you, Who are gathered here, the Father,

And the Son, and the Holy spirit. All: Amen. Go In peace. All: Thanks be to God.

ALL SING Parish AnthemRefrain: Sing out, God’s holy people, sing here together with every voice. Come, praise, God’s holy people, praise here together exult, rejoice. Bless your people mighty God, Bless the young, the old. People who come to share your word, Life giving word. Repeat Refrain after each verse Bless this place of worship today, Bless the work we do;

Working together, doing your will, Working for truth. Bless this family, family of God, Sharing the things we need; You, the creator, watching with care, Father of love. Bless all those who help us to grow, Help us to grow as one; We, the body, body of Christ, Lord of us all.

DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME

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First Holy Communion

23RD May 2015 Ms. Sherlock’s Class Ms. Quinn’s Class Neeve Batacan Corey Carroll Beatrice Baziulyte Calum Courtney Liadáin Brady Shane Keddy Mia Byrne Darios Magliocco Realtin Gibney Dylan Maxwell Doyle Aoife Grant Miguel Medellin Helena Healy Ryan Piercy Kaitlyn Higgins Power Erdal Santurk Sarah Kavanagh Fionn Brady Sian Kavanagh Jonathan Downey Emma Kelly Adam Feeney Amelia Landers Jack Glover Katie McGee Brian Kearns Sara McGuinness Adam Kirwan Sophie Meares Eamonn Kirwan Khristine Pormeistere Ethan O’Connell Aliyaah Quigley CallumRedmond Patrick Lamb Tobi Jabita Sean Brady