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INTRODUCTION
LITURGY LEADER:
We gather here today to celebrate the
beginning of the Church’s season of Lent.
As a community we acknowledge the original
and ongoing owners of the land on which we
gather: the
people.
We begin our liturgy in the name of the
Father and of the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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ALL: Amen
SUGGES
OPENINTED
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Andrew C
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Change yo
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Many Roa
One Journ
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Michael M
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This Is th
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DISCIPLE 2:
So when we share our wealth with the poor
we should also share ourselves with them by
showing respect, Lord?
We pray that we will be people of compassion
during this time of Lent, and that we will see
Jesus in the needs of others, especially the
poor.
JESUS:
This is what your Father in heaven asks of
you. Disciples nod say appropriate words like
“Now I get it”, rise and walk away. Jesus bows
head and stands still until all have responded
to the Gospel.
ALL: Amen
READER 2:
During Lent we give thanks for the good
things that God has given us and remember
that these blessings are not just for us. We
must share them and use them to help other
people in the world who do not have enough
food, clean water and healthcare.
By taking part in Caritas Australia’s Project
Compassion during Lent we are working for
justice and a fair world. We join together in
prayer for our brothers and sisters who live in
poverty. We ask God to help us to give hope
to others.
JESUS:
Of course, but when you give to the poor
don’t let anyone know about it. Disciples
shake heads, except disciple 2 who looks
puzzled. Then your gift will be a secret.
Disciples put fingers to lips. You will respect
the dignity and feelings of those who are
poor. Disciples stretch out arms palms up.
Your Father knows what is done in secret and
he will reward you. Disciples nod.
READER 3:
God of hope, we pray for a just world where
people are able to live with dignity, and
where the resources of the earth are cared
for and used for the good of all people.
We make this prayer in Jesus’ name.
READER 1:
Lent is a time when we think about how we
have been called into a special relationship
with God and other people. At the end of the
forty days of Lent we celebrate Easter and
Jesus rising from the dead. God sent his son
Jesus to give his life for us and show us that
we need to open the doors of our hearts to
love others as God loves us.
DISCIPLE 2:
But should we still give to the poor Lord?
SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 6:1-4. 4-5
Students to play the roles of the Jesus and
the disciples.
LEADER:
A dramatization of the Holy Gospel
according to Matthew.
JESUS:
(speaking to his disciples) When you do good
things, don’t try to show off.
DISCIPLE 1:
(Looking puzzled) Why Lord?
JESUS:
This makes your Father in heaven sad and he
will not reward you. When you give to the
poor do not blow a loud horn. That is what
show offs do so that others will praise them.
They already have their reward. Disciples nod
except disciple 2 who looks puzzled.
LEADER: The Gospel of the Lord
ALL: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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DISTRIBUTION OF
BLESSED ASHES
LEADER:
From these blessed ashes comes hope and
new life. The ashes on our foreheads are a
sign that during Lent we are trying to grow to
be more like Jesus. The cross reminds us that
just as Jesus gave of himself for others we
need to share what we have.
LEADER:
As we receive these blessed ashes we ask
God to bless us so that we become more
loving as we try to do without some of the
things we want. Help us to be fair, peaceful
and just as we stand with others in our global
family who have little.
DISTRIB
BLESSEDUTION OF
MUSIC: ASHES
Michael M
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Out of Ash
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Act Justly
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READER:
God of hope, we pray for Raymundo and his
community in Bolivia. May our support of
Project Compassion enable young people in
Bolivia to open the doors to new possibilities
to live as respected members of their
communities.
Let us pray to the Lord
ALL: Lord, hear our prayer
READER:
God of hope, we thank you for the care
given to our mothers at the start of our
lives. We pray for Salma and her community
in Bangladesh. As you send new life into
our world may our support of Project
Compassion keep mothers and their babies
safe and healthy.
Let us pray to the Lord
ALL: Lord, hear our prayer
READER:
God of hope, we pray for Vannak and his
community in Cambodia. May our support of
Project Compassion give children who work
to support their families the education and
skills they need to free them from poverty.
Let us pray to the Lord
ALL: Lord, hear our prayer
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
LEADER:
As people who wish to live like Jesus we are
called to bring hope to the lives of others
so that they may share justly in the gifts of
creation that we enjoy.
READER:
God of hope, we pray for Ditosa and her
community in Mozambique. May our support
of Project Compassion give children who live
in poverty, opportunities for education and
the hope to believe in a bright future.
Let us pray to the Lord
ALL: Lord, hear our prayer
READER:
God of hope, we pray for Bernard and the
indigenous people of Australia. May our
support of Project Compassion help to heal
the pain suffered by many indigenous people.
Help them to raise their children with hope
and belief in the human dignity that you give
to every person.
Let us pray to the Lord
ALL: Lord, hear our prayer
READER:
God of hope, we pray for Rollen in Papua
New Guinea. May our support of Project
Compassion help to give young people a fair
share in the resources of the earth so that
they have opportunities to live their dreams,
Let us pray to the Lord
ALL: Lord, hear our prayer
LEADER:
Lord, We thank you for the gifts you have
given us and the people who help us live our
lives to the full. During this Lenten season
we ask you to help us commit our hearts and
minds to opening the doors to justice for
the poor. We make this prayer though Jesus
Christ our Lord, Amen.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
We ask you to bless us in our support for
Project Compassion as we pray the prayer
that Jesus taught us: Our Father...
CLOSIN
G HYMN
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Michael M
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Hearts on
Fire. Settin
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on Fire