He came to call sinners

Our gospel reading today reminds us that Jesus came to call sinners. This is good news as there cannot be anyone who does not fit into this category. The almost revolutionary nature of this calling by Christ was put into an historical context by Father Mark who reminded us of the multiplicity of rules prevalent in organised religion at the time of Christ. He pointed out that Christ reached beyond all of those regulations (and hierarchical red tape). This was somewhat ironical for Choirboy, the thought that we were hearing this in our own Catholic Church. I think sometimes we forget the true message of the historical Christ and get wrapped up in our own Church's rules and regulations - only a thought ! The Church was rather empty today and the choir severely depleted (the weather was glorious and this is a possible cause). It was slightly frustrating as we had rehearsed some music that most of the congregation were unfamiliar with. Still, there is always next week. MAz was absent with a dislocated knee but we were able to welcome Patrizia who hopefully will sing something for us very soon in Polish !

Entry : - Dear Lord and Father of mankind

Gloria: -

Alleluia : - Plymouth Alleluia

Offertory: - Lord we come to Your table

Sanctus (Newquay Mass # 3)
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and God of might. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory, Hosanna, Hosanna. Blessed is he who comes in Your name, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna, Hosanna

Mystery of faith : - Christ has died
Amen Amen Amen. All glory to Our Lord and King. Songs of praise to You we sing in honour of Your sacrifice; the bread and wine that brings us life. Amen, Amen, Amen.

Agnus Dei (Newquay Mass #3)
Lamb of God, Lamb of God, You take away, the sin of all the world (repeat)
Have mercy on us, have mercy on us, have mercy on us and grant us Your peace

Communion: - Living Lord

Recession: - Go tell everyone