Palm Sunday - Year A - March 29, 2026

 Palm Sunday Year A remembers Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the events leading to his death. The readings show his humility, suffering, and obedience to God.

• Jesus as King: The people welcomed Jesus as a king, but he came in humility, riding a donkey. This shows that his kingship is different from earthly rulers.
• Obedience to God: Jesus followed God’s will, even when it led to suffering and death. His obedience shows trust in God’s plan.
• Betrayal and Denial: Judas betrayed Jesus, and Peter denied knowing him. These show human weakness and the need for mercy.
• Suffering and Sacrifice: Jesus endured pain, humiliation, and death on the cross. His suffering was an act of love for others.
• God’s Victory: Jesus’ death was not the end. God raised him up, showing that good is stronger than evil.
• Jesus as Servant: He did not seek power or glory. He humbled himself and served others, even in suffering.

Palm Sunday Year A calls people to follow Jesus’ example of humility, obedience, and love. It reminds them that suffering is not the end, but God brings hope and new life.

Source: https://young-catholics.com/5375/palm-sunday-year-a-passion-sunday/

 

Song for the Procession:
1.      Himaya ug Pagdayeg
2.      Osanna sa Anak ni David
3.      Hosanna sa Anak ni David (Parungao)
4.      Krus ng Ating Kaligtasan (Bautista)
5.      Hosanna to the Son of David (Schutte)
6.      Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) “Let children proclaim to every land, ‘Hosanna to our King!’
 
In the first Mass, please consider the above as your entrance song to acknowledge that the Mass did not begin at the Church, but at the place where the people had congregated. Pagdating ninyo sa simbahan, opening prayer (collect) and then First Reading na kaagad.
 
For all other Masses during the day, the songs above shall serve as your actual entrance song, and the common way of the order of the parts of the Mass follows.

• Procession – Matthew 21:1-11: Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where he rode on a donkey and was greeted by crowds of people who praised him as the Son of David and King of Israel.
• First Reading – Isaiah 50:4-7: The prophet Isaiah speaks of a servant of God who is a skilled teacher and obedient to God’s will, even in the face of persecution and suffering. The servant trusts in God’s protection and ultimately prevails over his oppressors.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 22: My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?
• This psalm describes the anguish of a suffering individual who feels abandoned by God and is mocked and persecuted by others. Despite this, the speaker expresses trust in God’s ultimate protection and proclaims God’s glory to others.
• Second Reading – Philippians 2:6-11: This passage describes the selfless humility of Jesus Christ, who, despite being divine, chose to become human and submit to a humiliating death on a cross. As a result of his obedience, God exalted him and gave him a name above all others, that every knee should bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
• Gospel – Matthew 26:14 – 27:66: The Passion reading describes the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion and death. It includes Jesus’ betrayal by Judas Iscariot, his arrest and trial before the high priest, his denial by Peter, his sentencing by Pilate, his crucifixion and death, and his burial in a tomb.
  
  
  

Offertory:
1.      O Dios Dawata
2.      Gasa sa Gugma
3.      Dios Nia Ko
4.      Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
5.      Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin
6.      Alay Kapwa (Tinio and Hontiveros)
7.      Prayer of Rupert Mayer
 
Communion:
1.      Balaan nga Gugma
2.      Misteryo sa Kaluwasan
3.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas
4.      Way Sukod Man ang  Pagmahal
5.      Ang kaluluwa ko’y nauuhaw (Isidro & Que)
6.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig (Ofrasio + Hontiveros)
7.      Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan & Hontiveros)
8.      Diyos ay Pag-ibig 
9.      Gabing Kulimlim (Arboleda & Francisco)
10.  Halina, lumapit sa Akin (Isidro & Que)
11.  Hiram sa Diiyos
12.  Huwag kang mangamba (Pagsanghan & Francisco)
13.  H’wag mangamba (Francisco)
14.  Likhain Mong muli (Alejo & Francisco)
15.  Maging akin muli (Aquino)
16.  Manatili ka (Francisco)
17.  Nang buo kong buhay (Alejo & Hontiveros)
18.  O Diyos, iniibig kita (Rodrigo & Hontiveros)
19.  O Hesus, hilumin Mo (Francisco)
20.  Pag-alabin aming puso (Francisco)
21.  Pagbabalik (Alcaraz & Francisco)
22.  Pagkabighani (Alejo & Francisco)
23.  Pag-ibig ko (Cenzon)
24.  Pagtitipan (Javellana & Hontiveros)
25.  Pintig ng Puso Ko (Table & Hontiveros)
26.  Sa Dapit-Hapon (Tabuena & Hontiveros)
27.  Saan kami tutungo (Macalinao & Hontiveros)
28.  Tingnan ang tao sa Krus (Alejo & Hontiveros)
29.  Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)
30.  Naroon sa Rosas ang Mahal N’yang Dugo (Plunkett, Alejo, & Hontiveros)
31.  Behold the Wood (Schutte)
32.  Wood of the Cross
33.  Anima Christi (Arboleda)
34.  Empty Space (Go & Francisco)
35.  Father, mercy (Dufford)
36.  God of silence (Francisco)
37.  Hosea (Norbet)
38.  If I could touch you (Francisco)
39.  Jesus on the cross (Go & Francisco)
40.  Now we remain (Haas)
41.  Only this I want (Schutte)
42.  So the love of God (Schutte)
43.  Theme from the cardinal
44.  Turn to me (Foley) 
45.  You are Mine (Haas)
46.  O Sacred Head, Surrounded (Gerhardt, Baker, Alexander, Passion Chorale, Hassler, Bach)
47.  The Old Rugged Cross (Bennard)
48.  Where True Love Abides (Hontiveros)
 
Recessional:
1.      Kinsa?
2.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.      Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban & Hontiveros)
4.      Maliban na mahulog sa lupa 
5.      Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
6.      Save us O Lord (Dufford)
 
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5th Sunday of Lent - Year A - March 22, 2026

 The 5th Sunday of Lent Year A invites us to reflect on life, resurrection, and faith in God’s power. The readings remind us of God’s promise to bring new life and His power over death.

• Resurrection and New Life: God promises to raise His people from their graves and give them new life. Jesus fulfills this by raising Lazarus, showing His power over death and pointing to His own resurrection.

• Power of the Spirit: The Spirit of God brings life and renewal. The second reading reminds us that the same Spirit that raised Jesus will give life to our mortal bodies.

• Faith and Trust in Jesus: Martha shows faith in Jesus even in her grief. Jesus calls her and all believers to trust in Him as the resurrection and the life.

• God’s Glory Revealed: Jesus explains that Lazarus’s death will glorify God. The miracle strengthens the faith of those who witness it, showing Jesus’ identity as the Son of God.

• Hope Beyond Death: The readings remind us that death is not the end. God’s promise of resurrection gives hope and calls us to live with faith and courage.

• Jesus’ Compassion and Humanity: Jesus is deeply moved by the grief of Mary and Martha. His tears show His compassion and His sharing in human suffering.

The 5th Sunday of Lent Year A challenges us to believe in Jesus as the source of life and hope. It invites us to trust in God’s promise of resurrection and live in faith.
Source: https://young-catholics.com/2568/5th-sunday-of-lent-year-a/
 
Entrance:
1.      Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2.      Mag-awit Kita
3.      Dios Namo sa Kalooy
4.      Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio, Hontiveros) 
5.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros). “
6.      Hosea (Norbet)
7.      Blest Be the Lord (Schutte)
 

• First Reading – Ezekiel 37:12-14: God promises to resurrect and return His people to Israel, affirming His identity and power. He vows to infuse them with His spirit, assuring fulfillment of this promise.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 130: With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.
• From the depths, I cry to the Lord for mercy. If He counted sins, none could stand, but with Him, there is forgiveness, redemption, and steadfast love.
• Second Reading – Romans 8:8-11: Living by human nature cannot please God. True life is in the Spirit, evident if Christ’s Spirit dwells in us. This Spirit brings life to our mortal bodies, just as it raised Christ.
• Gospel – John 11:1-45: Lazarus from Bethany, brother of Mary and Martha, fell ill. Despite their message to Jesus, He delayed His visit, explaining the situation was to glorify God. Upon arrival, Lazarus had been dead four days. Martha expressed faith in Jesus, who declared Himself as the resurrection and life. Deeply moved and troubled by the mourning, Jesus wept, then miraculously raised Lazarus from the dead, strengthening the faith of many onlookers.

Offertory:
1.      Dios Nia Ko
2.      Ania Among Halad
3.      O Dios Dawata
4.      Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)
5.      Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
6.      Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro, Que) 
7.      Dwelling Place (Foley) 
8.      Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
 
Communion:
1.      Ako ang Kahayag
2.      Anino
3.      Balaan nga Gugma
4.      Himig Heswita Medley (you can see it on youtube.com)
5.      Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad Santos)
6.      Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
7.      Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
8.      Diyos ay Pag-ibig
9.      Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
10.  Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
11.  Maging Akin Muli (Aquino)
12.  O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
13.  Anima Christi (Arboleda)
14.  Behold the Wood (Schutte)
15.  Come to Me (Francisco)
16.  Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte)
17.  Come With Me Into The Fields (Schutte)
18.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
19.  Father, Mercy (Dufford)
20.  Holy Darkness (Schutte)
21.  If I Could Touch You (Francisco)
22.  Jesus on the Cross (Go, Francisco)
23.  Now We Remain (Haas) 
24.  Only This I Want (Schutte)
25.  Out of Roads (Go, Aquino)
26.  You Are Mine (Haas)
27.  Your Heart Today (Francisco)
 
Recessional:
1.      Kinsa?
2.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.      Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa
4.      Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
5.      Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
6.      Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)