33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - November 16, 2025

 Please forgive us for not posting anything over the past two weeks. We were on academic break at that time, which meant no allowance. After that, Typhoons Tino and Uwan hit us, and we had no electricity in our area. We lost our phone too. We’re really sorry for that.

The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C calls us to reflect on our actions and the end times. The readings remind us of the importance of staying faithful and diligent.

• Judgment Day: Malachi speaks of a fierce day when the arrogant and wicked will be punished. This day will bring justice and healing for those who honor God.
• Hard Work: In 2 Thessalonians, Paul emphasizes the value of hard work. He warns against idleness and encourages everyone to earn their keep.
• Future Trials: Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and describes future hardships. He speaks of wars, disasters, and persecution that followers will face.
• Faithfulness in Persecution: Jesus promises to give wisdom to those who are persecuted for their faith. He assures them that they will be preserved if they endure these trials.
• Endurance: Endurance is highlighted in the Gospel as necessary for salvation. Those who stand firm in their faith will be saved.

The readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C encourage us to remain faithful and diligent in our work and faith. They remind us that despite the trials we face, God’s justice and healing will prevail.

ENTRANCE:
1.    Kon Magkatigum Ta
2.    Mao Kini Ang Panaghigugmaay
3.    Saulogon Ta Karon
4.    Bayan, Magsiawit Na! (Aquino) “Upang Siya ay makapiling”
5.    Dinggin Mo (Esteban, Hontiveros) Stanza 2 ang priority. Swak sa 2R.
6.    Pananagutan (Hontiveros) “namamatay” Stanzas 1 and 2 ang priority.
7.    City of God (Schutte) “Let us build”
8.    Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) Stanza 3 ang priority.
9.    I Rejoiced (Foley) “We go to God’s own home”
10. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)
11. Sing A New Song (Schutte) Prioritize Stanza 3. Pero medyo easter tong song na toh.
12. Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) “You have saved my soul from death”
13. The Lord is My Light (Foley) “Safe in the Lord alone”
14. Though the Mountains May Fall (Schutte) Swak sa G.

READINGS:

• First Reading – Malachi 3:19-20A: A fierce day will consume the arrogant and wicked, says the Lord. But those who honor Him will see the healing sun of righteousness rise.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 98:  The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.
• Celebrate the LORD with music, for He comes to govern the earth and its peoples with justice and fairness.
• Second Reading – 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12: We worked hard among you as an example to follow. We taught that one must work to eat and advised against idleness and meddling.
• Gospel – Luke 21:5-19: Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and describes future trials, including wars, natural disasters, and persecution. He promises divine wisdom for their defense and assures preservation for those who endure.

OFFERTORY:
1.    Ania ang Among mga Gasa
2.    Bililhong Gasa
3.    Dawata o Ginoo
4.    Ang Tanging Alay Ko. Stanza 3 ang priority. “Ang makapiling Mo’y kagalakang lubos.”
5.    Kapuri-puri Ka (Que) “Bunga ng aming paggawa”
6.    Pag-aalay ng Puso (Minsan Lamang) (Que) Best choice.
7.    Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro, Que) “buhay na walang hanggan”
8.    Tinapay ng Buhay (Atienza, Borres, Francisco)
9.    Blessed Be God “Work of our hands” is reminiscent of 2R.
10. Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda) “To serve, to toil, to labor” is so 2R.
11. Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco) “Till in Your hands our hearts find rest”
 
COMMUNION:
1.    Ayaw Kahadlok
2.    Gugma’g Paglaum
3.    Mugna Sa Dios
4.    Hiram sa Diyos
5.    Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
6.    Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
7.    O Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros)
8.    Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
9.    Pananalig (Borres, Francisco) “Hangga’t hindi nahihimlay sa puso Mong dalisay”
10. Sa Dapit-Hapon (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
11. Sa ‘Yong Piling (Castro, Villaroman) “Sa paglubog nitong araw, sa pagsapit ng dilim, ang tangi kong hiling ay humimlay sa ‘Yong piling”
12. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
13. Tubig ng Buhay (Valdellon)
14. Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
15. Come to Me (Francisco)
16. Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte)
17. Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco) Best choice.
18. God of Love (Schutte) Stanza 3 ang priority. “We have passed from death to life.”
19. Here in this Place (Haas). Swak sa Gospel, pero medyo pang-Easter toh.
20. How lovely is your dwelling place (Aquino)
21. I Am The Bread of Life (Toolan)
22. I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon) Stanzas 2 and 3 ang priority.
23. In Him Alone (Francisco)
24. In My Heart (Francisco) “In His new life we partake”
25. Lead Me, Lord (De Pano) “You are my life.”
26. Love is the Answer (Hannisian)
27. Magnificat (Haas) “brings new life to birth in me”
28. Now We Remain (Haas) “Living, now we remain with Jesus the Christ” Very good choice.
29. On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
30. One Thing I Ask (Tirol)
31. The Presence of Jesus (Haas) Stanzas 2, 3 and 4 ang priority.
32. Theme from the Cardinal
33. This Alone (Manion) Stanza 3 ang priority.
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.    Ang Kalinaw Ibilin ko Kaninyo
2.    Ang Tawag
3.    Dili Kita Mahadlok
4.    Pakig-uban
5.    KInsa?
6.    Sinong Makapaghihiwalay
7.    All My Days
8.    Life Forevermore
9.    Before the Sun Burned Bright, you are my sons (Schutte) “I called you each by name to share My home.”

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - October 26, 2025

The readings for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C focus on God’s mercy for the poor and the humble. In the first reading we are told that God hears those who cry out in pain. And the psalm echoes this sentiment. In the second reading Paul speaks of feeling deserted by all those around him, but the Lord stood by him. In the gospel Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

The themes for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C bring important lessons for our lives. They help us understand how to approach God and live faithfully.

• God Hears the Humble: God listens closely to those who are humble and oppressed. In the first reading, we learn that God does not ignore their pleas; instead, He ensures justice for them.
• Value of Humility: Humility is key to being right with God. The Gospel shows that self-righteousness is not the way to God’s heart, but humility and repentance are.
• Faithfulness Rewarded: Staying true to God’s way leads to eternal rewards. In the second reading, even though others abandoned him, Paul is confident that God will bring him safely into His kingdom because of his faithfulness.
• Strength in Trials: God provides strength in difficult times. Paul speaks about being deserted by friends but supported by the Lord, highlighting that God helps us through our trials.
• Prayer from the Heart: Sincere prayer is more valued by God than boastful displays. The Gospel contrasts the prayers of two men, teaching us that a simple, heartfelt prayer is better than one filled with self-praise.

These themes for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C guide us on how to approach our relationship with God and with others. They encourage us to be humble, sincere, and steadfast in our faith.

ENTRANCE:
1.    Lungsod nga Balaan
2.    Pag-inambitay
3.    Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri (Hontiveros) Priority ang Stanzas 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6. "Ibinulid sa upuan ang mga makapangyarihan; itinampok, itinaas / ang mga mababang-loob." & "At Kanya namang binusog / ang mga nagugutom; pinaalis, walang dala, ang mayamang mapagmataas."
4.    Pagbabasbas (Javellana, Arboleda, Francisco)
5.    Pagbubunyi (Borres, Francisco)
6.    Come With Praise (Schutte)
7.    My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)
8.    Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
9.    Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)

 

READINGS:

• First Reading – Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18: God, just and impartial, listens to the cries of the oppressed and the humble, ensuring their prayers are answered and justice is swiftly delivered.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 34: The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
• The Lord consistently supports the righteous and the needy, delivering them from trouble and ensuring their praises. Those who seek His protection will not be condemned.
• Second Reading – 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18: Facing life’s end, I have remained faithful and anticipate the promised reward. Despite abandonment, the Lord empowered me to spread His word, and He will deliver me to His kingdom.
• Gospel – Luke 18:9-14: Jesus teaches that genuine humility, not self-righteousness, leads to justification before God, as shown through a parable contrasting a Pharisee and a repentant tax collector. 
  
  
  

OFFERTORY:
1.    Gasa sa Gugma
2.    Palihug Dawata Ginoo
3.    O Dios Dawata
4.    Ang Tanging Alay Ko ("'Di ko akalain na ako ay bibigyang pansin; ang taong tulad ko'y 'di dapat mahalin")
5.    Sumasamo Kami (Judan) Stanza 1 ang priority.
6.    Unang Alay (Magnaye)
7.    Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority. “He has chosen the lowly who are small in this world”
8.    Take our Bread (Wise) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9.    To Be Your Bread (Haas)
 
COMMUNION:
1.    Ang Pag-alagad
2.    Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
3.    1. Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
4.    2. Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros) “Sa taong mapagkumbaba”
5.    3. Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco) Dahel ang 4th Sunday of October ay World Mission Sunday.
6.    H'wag Mangamba (Francisco)9.
7.    Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros) “Patnubay ng mahihirap”
8.    Manatili Ka (Francisco)
9.    Narito Ako (San Andres) "'Yong pagligtas ihahayag hanggang sa dulo ng dagat" is so world mission sunday.
10.  Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
11.  Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
12.  Pagbabalik (Alcaraz, Francisco)
13.  Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
14.  Pag-ibig Mo, Ama (Macalinao, Hontiveros) Stanza 2 ang priority.
15.  Patnubay (Cuyugken, Caguioa, Sta. Maria, La Vina) If you want to emphasize World Mission Sunday today.
16.  Pintig ng Puso Ko (Tagle, Hontiveros)
17.  Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
18.  Sino Kayo? (Javellana, Que)
19.  Come to Me (Francisco)
20.  Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte) Stanza 2 ang priority.
21.  Come With Me Into The Fields (Schutte) Dahil World Mission Sunday.
22.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
23.  Father, Mercy (Dufford)
24.  Here I Am, Lord (Schutte) Dahil World Mission Sunday.
25.  How lovely is your dwelling place (Aquino) “Even the lowly sparrow finds a home the swallow, a nest for herself”
26.  I Hear My Name (Francisco)
27.  I Love the Lord (Aquino)
28.  I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
29.  In Him Alone (Francisco)
30.  Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
31.  Magnificat (Haas)
32.  Out of Roads (Go, Aquino)
33.  So The Love of God (Schutte)
34.  Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide)
35.  The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
36.  Theme from the Cardinal “I know I have sinned”
37.  This Alone (Manion) Stanza 3 ang priority. “Hope in His mercy.”
38.  Turn to Me (Foley)
39.  What You Hear in the Dark (Schutte) Pang World Mission Sunday
40.  You are Mine (Haas)
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.    Any Marian Song (English, Tagalog and Cebuano or in your dialect)
2.    Ang Tawag
3.    Kinsa?
4.    Mapapalad
5.    Sinong Makapaghihiwalay
6.    Tanda ng Kaharian
7.    I Will Sing Forever
8.    Before the Sun Burned Bright You are My Sons (Schutte) Pang world mission Sunday.
9.    Though the Mountains May Fall (Schutte)