My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,

my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

for he has looked with favor on his humble servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed,

the Almighty has done great things for me,

and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear Him

in every generation.

He has shown the strength of his arm,

he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,

and has lifted up the humble.

He has filled the hungry with good things,

and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel

for he has remembered his promise of mercy,

the promise he made to our fathers,

to Abraham and his children for ever.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy

Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever.

Amen, Alleluia.

Dearest Lord,

Teach us to be generous,

Help us to servve you and your people as you deserve,

To give generously without counting the cost,

To Toil and not to seek for rest,

To labor together for your greater glory

and for the good of our parish and school.

We give you thanks for this opportunity,

and for all the blessings we have received from you,

for Our Future, Our Faith, Our Time,

Through Christ our Lord.