Assembly21st May 2007

Fr. Simon Rundell,Parish of St. Thomas the

Apostle, Elson

In the name of the +Father, and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit

Amen!

The Lord be with you

And also with you.

Every Day is Special

…because you are special

Saul

Paul

PaulApostle of Christ

Every Day is Special

• From that day on, Paul realised that every day was special

• For he had a task –• God had asked him to do his best

to spread the good news about Jesus far and wide

Every Day is Special

• God might not ask you to do what St. Paul did

• He will ask you to do your best• If you do so

– at school– in your relationships– in your work– in your play

• …then God will make that day special for you

As our Saviour taught us, so we pray…

Our Father, who art in heaven,Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy name;hallowed be thy name;thy kingdom come;thy kingdom come;thy will be done;thy will be done;on earth as it is in heaven.on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive those who trespass against us.as we forgive those who trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation;And lead us not into temptation;but deliver us from evil.but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory,For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen.for ever and ever. Amen.

Bow your heads and pray for God’s Blessing

Solemn BlessingThe Peace of God which passes all understandingkeep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of GodAnd of His Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord

And the blessing of God Almighty, + Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be upon you, and remain with youthis day and always

All Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God. Amen.