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The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A highlights God’s power, faithfulness, and wisdom. The readings show how God works through people, even those who do not know Him, and how faith should shape our actions.

• God’s Control Over History: God used Cyrus, a foreign king, to help Israel. This shows that God guides events and can use anyone to fulfill His plan.
• Faith in Action: Paul praises the Thessalonians for their faith, love, and hope. True faith leads to action and is seen in the way people live.
• God and Government: Jesus tells the Pharisees to give Caesar what belongs to him and give God what belongs to God. This teaches that people have duties to both their country and to God.
• Sincerity in Worship: The Pharisees questioned Jesus with bad intentions. Worship and faith should come from a sincere heart, not for show or to trap others.
• The Power of the Gospel: Paul says the gospel came not only with words but with the Holy Spirit. The message of Jesus changes lives when people truly receive it.
• Recognizing the One True God: God reminds Israel that He alone is God. People should put their trust in Him, not in earthly power.

The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A teaches that God is in control, and faith should guide daily life. The readings encourage people to trust God, live sincerely, and give Him what is due.

Entrance:
1.      Mao Kini ang Panaghigugmaay
2.      Pag-inambitay
3.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
4.      Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco)
5.      Come with Praise (Schutte) “Come, you poor of the Lord” 
6.      Seek the Lord (O’Connor) Stanza 4 ang priority

Readings:

• First Reading – Isaiah 45:1, 4-6: The LORD empowers Cyrus for Israel’s sake. Even though Cyrus doesn’t recognize the LORD, God uses him to show there’s no other God besides Him.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 96: The Lord has made known his salvation.
• All lands should sing to the LORD and share his marvelous deeds. He surpasses all gods and created the heavens. All nations should honor him, and recognize his just rule.
• Second Reading – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5B: Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy greet the Thessalonians, offering thanks for their faith, love, and hope. They emphasize the gospel’s powerful delivery, beyond just words, through the Holy Spirit.
• Gospel – Matthew 22:15-21: The Pharisees tried to trap Jesus with a question about taxes to Caesar. Jesus, seeing through their intent, responded wisely, indicating to give Caesar his due and God what’s His.

 

Offertory:
1.      Daygon, Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
3.      Unang Alay (Magnaye)
4.      Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
5.      One Bread, One Body (Foley)
6.      Take Our Bread (Wise) Stanza 2 ang priority.
 
Communion:
1.      Ang Dios Akong Magbalantay (Koro Viannista)
2.      Kalig-on sa Pagtoo (Koro Viannista)
3.      Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
4.      Pananatili (Miranda)
5.      How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place (Aquino)
6.      One Thing I Ask (Tirol)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Ang Kaakuhan
3.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
4.      Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosario – this is to remind the congregation to pray the rosary since Rosary Month ngayon
5.      Hail Mary
6.      Ave Maria

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - October 4, 2026

 The readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A show God’s care and expectations. They also show what happens when people reject His ways.

• God’s Care and Patience: God nurtures His people like a vineyard owner tends his vines. But when they turn away, He allows them to face the results of their choices.
• Justice and Accountability: God expects justice but sees wrongdoing. He holds people responsible for their actions.
• Rejection of God’s Messengers: The people in the Gospel reject the landowner’s servants and son. This points to how many rejected the prophets and Jesus Himself.
• The Need for Prayer and Trust: The second reading says not to worry but to pray. Trusting God brings peace.
• The Kingdom Given to Others: Jesus warns that those who reject Him will lose their place in God’s plan. Others who are faithful will take their place.
• Gratitude and Right Thinking: The second reading calls people to focus on what is good. This helps them live in peace and follow God’s ways.

God gives every chance to do what is right. Those who listen and follow Him will be blessed.

Entrance:
1.      Diosnong Magtutudlo
2.      Tanang Katawhan (Salmo 46)
3.      Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco) prioritize stanza 2
4.      Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Esteban, Hontiveros)
5.      Magnificat (Haas) stanza 2 is swak
6.      All my Days (Schutte, Murray) stanza 4 prioritize
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Isaiah 5:1-7: “: A friend cultivates a vineyard with great care but gets wild grapes. He questions what more he could have done and decides to abandon the vineyard, letting it turn into a wasteland. This vineyard is an allegory for the house of Israel, where expected justice turns to chaos.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 80: The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.

God planted a vine from Egypt, cleared the land, and let it flourish. Then, its walls were broken, making it vulnerable to beasts and trespassers. A plea is made for divine care and restoration so that the vine, representing Israel, will thrive and its people will be saved.

• Second Reading – Philippians 4:6-9: Don’t worry, but instead bring your concerns to God through prayer. When you do, God’s peace will guard your heart and mind. Focus on things that are true, honorable, just, pure, and lovely. By following this guidance and emulating good examples, you’ll find peace.

• Gospel – Matthew 21:33-43: A landowner leases a vineyard but the tenants mistreat his servants and kill his son. When asked, the elders agree that the owner will evict these tenants and find new ones. Jesus warns that those who reject the cornerstone will lose the kingdom of God. 
  
  
  
  
  

Offertory:
1.      Pagdaygon Ka Dios (E1)
2.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
3.      Pag-aalay (Francisco)
4.      Ang Tanging Alay Ko “buong buhay ko”
5.      Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda) “to fight and not to heed the wounds”
6.      Take and Receive
 
Communion:
1.      Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
2.      Hain Ka Gugma? “it’s a good choice”
3.      Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino) 
4.       Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos) Best choice. 
5.      Sa ‘Yong Piling (Castro, Villaroman) 
6.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
7.      Here I am Lord (Schutte)
8.      Now We Remain (Haas)
9.      Your Heart Today (Francisco)
 
Recessional:
1.      Pagbanwag
2.      O Rayna sa Rosaryo (since we are now on the month of Rosary)
3.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Dios (Morano, Francisco)
4.      Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosario
5.      Stella Maris (Borres, Francisco) stanza 3 prioritize it
6.      O Bayan ng Dios (Aquino) stanza 3 prioritize
7.      Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide)
8.      Come with Praise (Schutte)