St. Matthias Catholic Church
August 30, 2020
Entrance: G – 590 Christ, Be Our Light
Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Longing for truth, we turn to you.
Make us your own, your holy people,
light for the world to see.
Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
Longing for peace, our world is troubled.
Longing for hope, many despair.
Your word alone has pow'r to save us.
Make us your living voice.
Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
Longing for food, many are hungry.
Longing for water, many still thirst.
Make us your bread, broken for others,
shared until all are fed.
Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
Christ, be our light!
Shine in your church gathered today.
Gifts: G 881 – Lift High the Cross
Refrain:
Lift high the cross
The love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world
Adore His sacred name.
Come, Christians, follow
where our Savior trod,
Our King victorious,
Christ the Son of God.
Refrain:
Lift high the cross
The love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world
Adore His sacred name.
Led on their way
By this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God
In conquering ranks combine.
Refrain:
Lift high the cross
The love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world
Adore His sacred name.
Each newborn servant
Of the Crucified
Bears on the brow
The seal of Him who died.
Refrain:
Lift high the cross
The love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world
Adore His sacred name.
O Lord, once lifted
On the glorious tree,
As Thou hast promised
Draw the world to Thee.
Refrain:
Lift high the cross
The love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world
Adore His sacred name.
So shall our song
Of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified
For victory.
Refrain:
Lift high the cross
The love of Christ proclaim,
Till all the world
Adore His sacred name...
Communion: G 950 – Take and East
Take and eat; take and eat:
this is my body given up for you.
Take and drink; take and drink:
this is my blood given up for you
I am the Word that spoke and light was made;
I am the seed that died to be re-born;
I am the bread that comes from heaven above;
I am the vine that fills your cup with joy.
Take and eat; take and eat:
this is my body given up for you.
Take and drink; take and drink:
this is my blood given up for you
I am the way that leads the exile home;
I am the truth that sets the captive free;
I am the life that raises up the dead;
I am your peace, true peace my gift to you.
Take and eat; take and eat:
this is my body given up for you.
Take and drink; take and drink:
this is my blood given up for you
I am the Lamb that takes away your sin;
I am the gate that guards you night and day;
You are my flock; you know the shepherd's voice;
You are my own; your ransom is my blood.
Take and eat; take and eat:
this is my body given up for you.
Take and drink; take and drink:
this is my blood given up for you
I am the corner stone that God has laid
A chosen stone and precious in his eyes;
You are God’s dwelling place, on me you rest;
Like living stones, a temple for God’s praise.
Take and eat; take and eat:
this is my body given up for you.
Take and drink; take and drink:
this is my blood given up for you
I am the light that came into the world.
I am the light that darkness cannot hide;
I am the morning star that never set;
Light up your face, in you my light will shine.
Take and eat; take and eat:
this is my body given up for you.
Take and drink; take and drink:
this is my blood given up for you.
I am the first and last, the Living One;
I am the Lord who died that you might live;
I am the bridegroom this my wedding songs;
You are my bride, come to the marriage feast.
Take and eat; take and eat:
this is my body given up for you.
Take and drink; take and drink:
this is my blood given up for you
Sending: G 492 – Jerusalem My Destiny
Refrain
I have fixed my eyes on your hills, Jerusalem, my Destiny.
Though I cannot see the end for me I cannot turn away.
We have set our hearts for the way; this journey is our destiny.
Let no one walk alone. The journey makes us one.
- Other spirits, lesser gods, have courted me with lies.
Here among you I have found a truth that bids me rise.
I have fixed my eyes on your hills, Jerusalem, my Destiny.
Though I cannot see the end for me I cannot turn away.
We have set our hearts for the way; this journey is our destiny.
Let no one walk alone. The journey makes us one.
- See, I leave the past behind; a new land calls to me.
Here among you now I find a glimpse of what might be.