Franciscan Youth – Philippines

“Remember your Creator while you are

still young.”
Eccl 12:1
Naval Local Group
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HOW COLORFUL IS THE MORNING We great you “ Happy Birthday ”

May you walk in the sight of God
How colorful is the morning May all your prayers be heard
As we come and sing to you By our good Lord from above
With hearts so full of gladness
And the fondest thoughts for you. Chorus:
:We wish you “ Happy Birthday ”
On the day that you were born Today and the years to come
All the flowers burst into bloom God bless you now and forever
The world was filled with color May your dreams come true dear one.
And the strains of a welcome song.
DE COLORES
Chorus:
:We wish you “ Happy Birthday ” Y por eso los grandes amores
Today and the years to come De muchos colores Me Gustan a mi
God bless you now and forever Y por eso los grandes amores
May your dreams come true dear one. De muchos colores Me Gustan a mi
We’ll let our voices ring De Colores
As we sing this birthday song De Colores se visten los campos en la
And make you feel the warmth primavera
Of our love as we sing along De Colores
De Colores son los pajarillos que
Chorus: vienen de afuera
:We wish you “ Happy Birthday ” De Colores
Today and the years to come De Colores es el arco iris que vemos
God bless you now and forever lucir
May your dreams come true dear one. Y por eso los grandes amores
De muchos colores Me Gustan a mi
How I wish the world is mine Y por eso los grandes amores
So I could give it to you De muchos colores Me Gustan a mi
I wish I could flock the stars
And a garland weaves for you. Canta el gallo
Canta el gallo con el quiri quiri quiri
Chorus: quiri quiri
:We wish you “ Happy Birthday ”
Today and the years to come La gallina
God bless you now and forever La gallina con el cara cara cara cara
May your dreams come true dear one. cara
 Franciscan Youth – Philippines
“Remember your Creator while you are
still young.”
Eccl 12:1
Naval Local Group
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Los polluelos
Los polluelos con el pio pio pio pio pi

Y por eso los grandes amores De

Colores Introduction
De muchos colores Me Gustan a mi Leader: Dear Brothers/Sisters,
Y por eso los grandes amores
De muchos colores Me Gustan a mi We have gathered here to celebrate the
birthday of ……….. It is indeed a
“BIRTHDAY ROUND THE LAY” great joy for us all for he/she has made
a difference in the life of each one in
We are here to great you various ways.
On your natal day
We are here to sing you Let us join together in thanksgiving,
A birthday round the lay rejoicing in song, and thanking God
for the gift of life for ……….
It’s a Happy Birthday
We are happy too Prayer
Now we sing with all our hearts Leader: God our Father, the birth of
Because we love you so your Son Jesus Christ brought great
joy to Mary and Joseph.
Chorus:
It is a birthday round the lay Heavenly Father, we praise you for all
Round the lay-oh-lay happy holiday your gifts to us. In a special way, we
thank You for Sis./Bro….. Whose
It is a happy birthday round the lay birthday we celebrate today.
Round the lay oh lay
Bless him (her) always in your love.
(Repeat chorus) May she ever grow in your faith, hope,
and love.
We are here to great you
On your natal day We ask this in the name of our Lord
We are here to sing you Jesus Christ.
A birthday round the lay
All: Amen.
It’s a Happy Birthday
We are happy too Reading: Matthew 5:1-12
Now we sing with all our hearts
Because we love you so Reader: A reading from the Holy
Gospel according to Matthew.
 Franciscan Youth – Philippines
“Remember your Creator while you are
still young.”
Eccl 12:1
Naval Local Group
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on my account. 12 Rejoice and be
All: Glory to you, Oh Lord! glad, for your reward is great in
heaven, for in the same way they
persecuted the prophets who were
5 When Jesus saw the crowds, he
before you.
went up the mountain; and after he sat Reader: The Gospel of the Lord!
down, his disciples came to him.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
2 Then he began to speak, and taught
them, saying: Intercessions
Responses: Lord, in your mercy listen
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to our prayer.
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
1. For the Pope, bishops, priests and
4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for deacons and all religious: that they
they will be comforted. may unfailingly testify by their lives
may lead many more to this noble
5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will vocation. We pray to the Lord
inherit the earth.
2. For the World: that we all, recognize
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and the minds and conscience of people,
thirst for righteousness, for they will making us prophetic and helping us to
be filled. treat each other more humanely so that
all wars, political changes and trials
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they may recede into the background
will receive mercy. leading to a more peaceful living
world, we pray to the Lord.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for
they will see God. 3. For -N---: that as she celebrates her
gift of life today the lord may bless her
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for with good heath of mind and body and
they will be called children of God. may be guided by the Lord in her call
to follow him, we pray to the Lord.
10 “Blessed are those who are
persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for 4. For the family, dear ones, and
theirs is the kingdom of heaven. friends of --N--: that they may
experience the presence of God in their
11 “Blessed are you when people daily life and may be guided to fulfill
revile you and persecute you and utter His wishes in their life, we pray to the
all kinds of evil against you falsely[b] Lord.
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“Remember your Creator while you are
still young.”
Eccl 12:1
Naval Local Group
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The Lord keep you;
5. For the Youth of today: that their May he turn to you his countenance
presence will lead to a promising and give you peace.
future, lighting up the path of all
whom they encounter, in recognizing The Lord bless you!
and answering to the vocation that is
placed within them we pray to the Leader: And may the blessings of our
Lord. loving Father, Son and Holy Spirit be
6. For all of us: that all our dreams remain with us always.
may be lucid and meaningful, growing All: Amen!
realistically to it fulfilment “for your
greater glory and the salvation of the Happy Birthday Song
world, we pray to the Lord.

Concluding Prayer

May this year bring with it all the

success and fulfillment of your heart
desires. May each and every passing
year bring you wisdom, peace and
cheer. May today be filled with
sunshine and smiles, laughter and love.
May God bless you and keep you
always in His tender, loving care. May
God soften the pillow on which you
rest your head at night. May He make
smooth the path you walk on. not just
today but everyday. As God adds life
to your years, may He add years to
your life. We make this prayer through
our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

Blessing of Saint Francis of Assisi

May the Lord bless you;

May the Lord keep you;
May he show his face to you and have
mercy.

The Lord bless you;