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EMMA & CHRIS O rd er o f S ervice

29th December 2013

Welcome Today we welcome family and friends old and new from near and far to join us to celebrate our marriage which has been 10 years in the making. Thank you all for your love and support today and always!

Wedding Party Celebrant

Father John Keenan

Chief Bridesmaid Anne-Louise McCormack Bridesmaids

Lisa Roan Lisa Kiernan Rebekka McCabe

Best Man

Alan Ligertwood

Groom's Party

Lucy Martin Kevin Cameron Chris McCool

Readers

Nicholas McCabe Glenn Martin Patricia McCabe

Offertory

Veronica Hosie Jonjo McCool

Organist

Kevin Bowyer

Choir

Hark! Wedding Music

Piper

Andy Melvin

Introductory Rights Entrance of the Bride

Wedding March (A Midsummer Night’s Dream Mendelssohn)

Opening Hymn

O Come All Ye Faithful O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant Oh come ye O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold him born the King of angels; O come let us adore him Christ the Lord.

God of God light of light Lo he abhors not the virgin's womb; Very God begotten not created: O come let us adore him Christ the Lord.

Sing choirs of angels sing in exultation Sing all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God in the highest: O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word

First Reading

A reading from the book of Ecclesiasticus Read by Nicholas McCabe A faithful friend is a sure shelter, Whoever finds one has found a rare treasure, A faithful friend is something beyond price, There is no measure to their worth, A faithful friend is a breath of life, And those who love the Lord shall find one, Whoever loves the Lord makes a true friend, For as you are, so is your friend.

This is the word of the Lord All: Thanks be to god

Psalm

A Gaelic Blessing (Rutter)

Second Reading

A reading from the first letter of St Paul to the Corinthians 12:31- 13:8 Read by Glenn Martin If I am without love, it will do me no good whatever.

Be ambitious for the higher gifts. And I am going to show you a way that is better than any of them.

If I have all the eloquence of men or of angels, but speak without love, I am simply a gong booming or a cymbal clashing. If I have the gift of prophecy, understanding all the mysteries there are, and knowing everything, and if I have faith in all its fullness, to move mountains, but without love, then I am nothing at all. If I give away all that I possess, piece by piece, and if I even let them take my body to burn it, but am without love, it will do me no good whatever.

Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous; love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offence, and is not resentful.

Love takes no pleasure in other people's sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.

Love does not come to an end.

This is the word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia

The Gospel

A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (22:35-40) Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.

Remain in my love.

If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.

I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

This is my commandment: love one another, as I loved you” This is the Gospel of the Lord.

All: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ

Homily Marriage Rite Invitation Exchange Of Consent

Blessing and Exchange Of Rings Prayers of the Faithful Read by Patricia McCabe

Response: Lord graciously hear us

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory: Veronica Hosie and Jonjo McCool bring the gifts to the altar.

Our Father Nuptial Blessing Communion Rite Communion Hymn Away in a manger

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head, The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, but little Lord Jesus no crying he makes.

I love you, Lord Jesus; look down from the sky, and stay by my side until morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay close by me forever, and love me, I pray.

Bless all the dear children in your tender care, and take us to heaven, to live with you there

Prayer After Communion Concluding Rites Signing Of The Register O Holy Night (Adam / Rutter)

Final Blessing Final Hymn

The Grace Of God Is Theirs (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) The grace of life is theirs who on this wedding day delight to make their vows and for each other pray.

May they, O Lord, together prove the lasting joy of love.

O blessings of joy and love be with them today And remain with them for evermore.

Where love is, God abides: and God shall surely bless a home where trust and care give birth to happiness.

May they, O Lord, together prove the lasting joy of love.

O blessings of joy and love be with them today And remain with them for evermore.

How slow to take offence love is! How quick to heal!

How ready in distress to know how others feel!

May they, O Lord, together prove the lasting joy of love.

O blessings of joy and love be with them today And remain with them for evermore.

Dismissal and Procession

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Handel).

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