St. Leo the Great 5 Beech Avenue, Glasgow G41 5BY 0141 427 0293 The Archdiocese of Glasgow. A Designated religious charity, No SCO18140 http://stleothegreat.org.uk Priest: Fr Gerry Fitzpatrick gfglasgow@gmail.com

Palm Sunday 20th March 2016

The Blessing of Palms: Hosannah to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosannah to the Son of David! Blessed is he! Hosannah in the highest! The Procession: Hosannah to the Son of David . . . . . . . . See he comes, the Son of David! Jesus Christ from Galilee. Prophet and teacher, king and servant. One with his people, setting them free! Hosannah to the Son of David!.. . . . . . . .

Riding to Jerusalem, the prophet and his friends, All the children came to greet him, gave God praise and sang: Hosannah . . . . . .

Palm and olive trees gave branches, sycamores bowed down. People lined the road with gladness, children danced and sang: Hosannah to . . . . . Men and women threw their branches at the Saviour's feet; children jumped around him laughing, played their games & sang: Hosannah . . . . . .

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1st Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7

All who see me deride me. They curl their lips, they toss their heads. “He trusted in the Lord, let him save him, let him release him if this is his friend.” My God …..

Many dogs have surrounded me; a band of the wicked beset me. They tear holes in my hands and my feet; and I can count ev’ry one of my bones. My God, ….. They divided my clothing among them. They cast lots for my robe. O Lord do not leave me alone; you are my strength, make haste to help me. My God, my God... I will tell of your name to my brethren and praise you when they are assembled. You who fear the Lord, give him praise; all sons of Jacob, give him glory. My God… 2nd Reading: St Paul to Philippians 2: 6-11 Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory. (2) Christ was humbler yet, even to accepting death on a cross. Christ was humbler yet, but God raised him high, but God raised him high, and gave him the name which is above all names. Praise to you, O Christ... Gospel: St Matthew 26:14 – 27:66

The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Intercessions: Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer.

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Preparation of Gifts: Canticle from the Letter to the Philippians

Though Jesus Christ was in the form of God, he did not count such equality to be grasped. Instead, he freely emptied out himself, & took the form of a servant, was born like us. In human form he chose humility, and gave himself up to dying upon a cross. Because of this our God exalted him, and raised him, gave him a name above every name. At Jesus’ name now every knee should bow, be they in heav’n or on earth or creation’s depths.

Jubilee Sanctus : Holy, holy, holy Lord . . . . . Memorial: When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again. We proclaim your death, O Lord,until you come again.

Jubilee Agnus Dei . . . Communion Antiphon: Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the Banquet of the Lamb. Blessed are those called to the Banquet of the Lamb. Communion: O Sacred Head, sore wounded, with grief and shame weighed down! O kingly head, surrounded with thorns, thine only crown. How pale art thou with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn! How does that visage languish which once was bright as morn. What language shall I borrow to praise thee heavenly friend, for this thy dying sorrow, thy piety without end? O make me thine forever, and should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to thee. Copyright.: Hosannah to the Son of David! : Music Gerry Fitzpatrick © Kevin Mayhew. Psalm 21: words taken from The Psalms: A New Translation © The Grail. Music Martin Morran © Kevin Mayhew.

Words reproduced under Calamus Licence 0262 and CCL 74396 Tradecraft stall last weekend – thanks very much for your support.

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The Ecumenical Passover 2016:

Parish Offerings: 1st Gift Aided £173.00 1st Ordinary offering £156.00 Special Lent Collection for sick and retired priests £156.00 Thanks very much. This week the Quarterly Collection – sorry it should have been out earlier this month – do what you can.

Parish Schedule for Holy week

Monday Morning: Morning Prayer for Lent at 10.00 preceded by the daily lighting of our Peace Lamp and prayer for those who suffer from violence and war.. Mass at 10.05. In the evening we will have the Funeral Vigil Service for Sr Pat Graham at 6.30. then at 7.30 we will have our parish Penance Service

Tuesday this week: Funeral Mass for Sr Pat Graham at 11 a.m.

Wednesday morning: Mass preceded by Morning Prayer at 10.00. Ecumenical Stations of the Cross at 7.00 p.m in St Leo’s with Ibrox & Kinning Park Parishes

Thursday Morning: the Archdiocesan Chrism Mass takes place in St Andrew’s Cathedral at 11.00. At this Mass the Archbishop blesses the Holy Oils which will be used in each parish for Baptism, for Confirmation and for the Anointing of the Sick. On Thursday evening we will gather for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7 p.m. As usual, we will include the ceremony of The Washing of the Feet in memory of Christ’s washing of the feet of the disciples at the Last Supper. Night Prayer in the hall at 9.00 p.m.

The Good Friday service of the Lord’s Passion with Veneration of the Cross. 3.00

Saturday evening: The Easter Vigil will take place at 8.30 Sunday Morning: Mass at 10.30 with easter Egg hunt afterwards in the garden and tea etc in the hall.

St Leo’s Parish, Kinning Park Parish and Ibrox Parish met in Kinning Park Church Hall last Thursday – St Patrick’s Day for our 22nd annual Christian Passover. There was an excellent attendance at a very moving experience. Thanks very much to those who were able to be there.

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Parish Cluster News “CLUSTER 21” Our first cluster event was a mini-pilgrimage visit to Saint Andrew’s Cathedral last Monday 14th March for prayer and reflection for the Year of Mercy at 7.30 pm, after which we all walked through the door of mercy together. There was a healthy attendance from St Leo’s and more than 250 people attended. The parishes in our cluster are: Saint Albert’s, Blessed John Duns Scotus, Saint Brigid’s, Saint Helen’s, Holy Cross and Saint Leo’s.

Some Dates for your Diary 27 March -Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday 24 April -Afternoon Tea. Tickets £3 . 13 May -Fish and Chips Quiz - yes, that's Friday the 13th!

12 June -Plant Sale and Barbeque. Hopefully everyone will find something they can enjoy.

Sunday 3 April after 11 o clock mass. (Weather permitting) The garden is looking very untidy! Could you

think about giving an hour or so of your time after mass to help smarten it up a bit. Bring a spade, a fork or a brush and get stuck in!

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Radioalba March 20th

0800 Morning Prayer from Palm Sunday until the Wednesday of Holy Week is led by Jean Swinbank with music by the St Mungo Singers and cantor Grace Buckley on Psalm 21. The organist is Jane McKenna, and the harpist Noel Donnelly. Morning Prayer on Holy Thursday is led by Netta Ewing. It begins with ‘I am the Vine , you are the branches’ and the psalm is Ps 115. Morning Prayer on Good Friday is led by Joe Docherty

0815 Morning Prayer for schools this week is led by pupils of Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral Primary, Motherwell. It is introduced with Psalm 115 – Lord, how can I repay?

0820: a Reflection for Lent by Dr Laurence Whitley is followed by a short commentary on Psalm 21 by Noel `s Donnelly.

The 30 minute of prayer is repeated every 30 minutes until 11.30. 1200 SCO: articles from the Scottish Catholic Observer : 1215 How blest are those - a service for those who would like to remember and pray for deceased friends and relatives. 1235 .. . . . . . . Music Selection 1800 SCO: as above 1815 How blest are those 2000: The Evening Service takes the form of the Stations of the Cross, led by Gemma Lamarra and Elaine Coakley of SCIAF 2030: Magazine: Sr Isobel Smythe interviews Iman Sheyk Rosawy - on Shia and Sunni, and on an understanding of ‘mercy.’

2049 Night Prayer 2100 vespers: as above 2118 Magazine: as above 2149 Night Prayer

Copyrights: Ps 125 taken from The Psalms: A New Translation © The Grail, England; music Gerry Fitzpatrick © Kevin Mayhew. Christ be beside me: words © James Quinn SJ..‘You should show mercy’ by Paul Inwood and E Costa. Words reproduced under Calamus lic: 0262 and CCL lic no: 74396 MARY’S MEALS - RAGS TO RICHES CLOTHING COLLECTION This letter is to confirm and thank you for allowing Mary’s Meals to organise a Rags to Riches Clothing Collection at St Leo the Great Church on Sunday 24th April 2016. Isn’t it wonderful that - A few Black Poly Bags filled with textiles could generate enough funds to feed a child FOR A YEAR (approx £12.20)

We are currently feeding over 1.1M world-wide. The van will collect from your parish after Mass on the Sunday morning and will stay for approx. half an hour after the last Mass. Please note we are only able to collect TEXTILES, any condition (Clothes, Household Textiles, Shoes, Bags etc.) – and we are unable to collect in the evening.

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Mgr Jack Sheridan’s Diamond Jubilee Mass at Nazareth House this weekend.

Parishioners from St Leo’s, Kinning Park and Ibrox Parish Churches at the Christian Passover last week.

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How blest are those who have died in the Lord. Let them rest from their labours for their good works go with them. Eternal rest give unto her, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine on her. May she rest in oeace. Sr Patricia Graham SND died on Thursday in the company of her family and friends after a long illness which she bore with serenity. Her Vigil Service is on Monday at 6.30 p.m. Her Funeral Mass is at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday.