Mass Introduction
As the Sun in its glory, draws through it beams, water from the oceans, rivers
and streams, so God for His glory, draws our praises like rays, then showers
down blessings on us in various ways. A pleasant and grace filled morning and
a warm welcome to this Eucharistic celebration. Today we have another
reason to rejoice, a double celebration indeed; the feast of Exaltation of the
cross and the birthday of our very dearest sisters, Sr. sybil.
let us thank God with our blessed mother for the gift of life that our creator
has given to Sr. Mertin another divine spark from God to all of us. The door of
heaven remains open as God has stepped in to our lives, breathing in to us his
breath of life, enabling our limbs to spring up and flow into action. Divine
spark is a powerful reminder that each one of us carries within us a piece of
something greater, something sacred. it only takes a spark to start a fire. It
implies that we have an inherent value and potential to illuminate the world
around us with our unique gifts and presence. It’s a call to recognize our inner
light and to share it freely, contributing to the greater good with love, wisdom,
and kindness. As pope Francis says God is the light that illuminates the
darkness, even if it does not dissolve it, and a spark of divine light is within
each of us. Yes, dear sister Sybil you are a Divine spark of light and as you
nurture this light, it begins to light up the world within you and around you
affecting all that you are and all that you do with love. To us your birthday is a
day set aside just to celebrate and to shower you with love and appreciate your
goodness and warmth. we pray that this spark of light shine in the hearts of
many more whom you come in contact with Dear sisters on this your special
day we wish you God’s choicest blessings May God bless you with lots of
happiness and joy in every step of yours May He bless you with everything you
desire the most. Every day, every time and in every way, may God light up
every step of yours. May you have all the joy your heart can hold, All the smiles
a day can bring, All the blessings a life can unfold, During this meal of Love we
pray in a special way for your good health and your family members and all
your loved ones, that you all may always experience God’s guiding hand in all
your endeavours and that may the good God keep you all safe from all the
dangers of body, mind and soul.
Prayers of the faithful
Response: Lord in your mercy hear our
prayer
1.We thank you Heavenly Father, for our Pope
Francis, and our Bishop, priests, and all the
Religious that they may be strengthened by the
Holy Spirit and give themselves generously to the
service of the people. Dear Lord bless their
efforts in nurturing the lives of the people
entrusted to their care. We pray to the Lord
2.Lord our God, in a very special way we lift up
Sr. sybil we ask you to bestow all your graces
and blessings upon our dear Sister, that she
may continue to spread the spark of light as
you guide and empower sister to serve you in
this Congregation. We pray to the Lord
3.Loving Father, we thank you and pray for Sr.
………family members and relatives. Keep them
in good health of mind and body and Grant
them the grace that they are in need. May
they be protected and strengthened by your
love and may experience your unconditional
love within their heart. We pray to the Lord
4.Merciful Saviour, have mercy on all the
departed souls of sisters’ family, by the
grace of your mercy pardon all their sins.
And take their souls into your kingdom, that
they enjoy the company of your Angels and
Saints. We pray to the Lord
5. Lord, we pray for all of us gathered here
that we may realise our calling to be joyful
bearers of your good news. May your Spirit
guide us and enlighten us, we pray to the
Lord.
