Holy Communion/Father Stephen's last mass

In a beautifully poignant ceremony, six of our parish's youngest made their first Holy Communion. In the absence of Mary, Kath provided organ accompaniment and despite her nerves did a fantastic job. Musician wise we were only two guitars but flutes and recorders are back up to full strength (two) but Maz was away preparing for her Afghani sojurn. Choirboy minor, minor, minor, minor made his first Communion today so it was a special event for the choirboy family and Mrs Choirboy's parents who had made the long trek from the North West for the occasion.

Musically we used a number of guitar driven up tempo pieces and slowed for communion and then Choirboy's interpretation of 'Jesus thou art coming'. Our recessional was a hymn sung at Father Stephen's ordination, so it was goodbye and good luck from all at Holy Trinity. It remains to be seen what changes Father Mark wishes to make (if any) to our music liturgy. A rather nervous choirboy will let our many readers know ASAP but in the meantime we have what I suppose we could call an interegnum and next Sunday we will have the pleasure of Father David Mead.

Entry : - Alleluia, sing to Jesus

Gloria: -

Alleluia : - Plymouth Alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia
Open your ears, open your eyes, open your hearts, to hear God’s word.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

Credo/I believe

Offertory: - This is my body, broken for you

Sanctus: - Gathering Mass

Mystery of faith
Lord by Your cross and resurrection, You’ve set us free, You’ve set us free. You are the saviour of the world. You are the saviour of the world (repeat)
Saviour, Saviour Saviour, Saviour
You set us free, You set us free. You are the saviour of the world. You are the saviour of the world

Amen: - Amen, Amen, Amen
We will sing of Your love forever. We will sing Your praise forever Amen
Amen, Amen, Amen

Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, You’ve taken away all of our sins (repeat 2 times)
Have mercy on us
And grant us Your peace.

Communion: - Be still, for the presence of the Lord

Reflection: - Jesus thou art coming

Recession: - On Eagle’s wings