30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - October 25, 2026

 The readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focus on love, justice, and faithfulness. They teach about caring for others, staying faithful to God, and living with compassion.

• Love for God and Neighbor: Jesus says the greatest commandment is to love God fully and love others as yourself. This shows that faith is not just about rules but about relationships.
• Compassion for the Vulnerable: God tells His people not to mistreat outsiders, widows, or orphans. He listens to their cries and expects His people to care for them.
• Justice and Fairness: The first reading warns against taking advantage of the poor. God wants people to act fairly and show kindness in their dealings.
• Faith in Hardship: The second reading praises believers who remained faithful despite struggles. Their strong faith became an example for others.
• Turning Away from Idols: The Thessalonians left behind false gods to serve the true God. This reminds people to put God first in their lives.
• The Law Fulfilled in Love: Jesus says all laws come from loving God and loving others. Following this commandment sums up what God wants from His people.

The readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A remind people to love, be fair, and stay faithful. God sees how people treat others and calls them to live with kindness and justice.

Entrance:
1.      Diosnong Magtutudlo, mao ra jud ni ako nahibaw-an nga sibo karon nga Dominggo
2.      Isang Pananalampataya, (Santos-Hontiveros)
3.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena-Hontiveros)
4.      Come with Praise (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Exodus 22:20-26: Do not oppress aliens, widows, or orphans; I will hear their cries. Don’t charge interest to your poor neighbors, and return pledged cloaks before sunset. I am compassionate.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 18: I love you, Lord, my strength.
• I love you, Lord, for you are my strength, rock, and deliverer. Praised be the Lord; I am safe from enemies and blessed. You give victories and show kindness.
• Second Reading – 1 Thessalonians 1:5C-10: You followed our example and the Lord’s, receiving the word even in hardship. Your faith has become a model for believers far and wide, and you’ve turned from idols to serve God.
• Gospel – Matthew 22:34-40: A scholar tests Jesus on the greatest commandment. Jesus says it’s to love God fully and the second is like it, love your neighbor as yourself. These sum up all law and prophets.

Offertory:
1.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2.      Palihug, Dawata Ginoo
3.      Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Rodrigo-Ramirez)
4.      Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
5.      Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
6.      Dwelling Place (Foley)
 
Communion:
1.      Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon , literally sibo siya sa atong gospel, if we love GOD we will obey HIM and follow his commandments
2.      Natawag Ko na Ikaw, kani ang pinakasibo kaayo
3.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas (Koro Viannista)
4.      Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino)
5.      Ang Mabuting Pastol (Hontiveros)
6.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
7.      Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros) Stanzas 2, 3 and 4 ang priority.
8.      Diyos Ay Pag-ibig
9.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
10.  Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
11.  H’wag Mangamba (Francisco)
12.  O D’yos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros)
13.   Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad Santos)
14.  Patnubay (Cuyugkeng, Caguioa, Sta Maria, La Vina)
15.  Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
16.  Come With Me Into the Fields (Schutte)
17.  Here I Am, Lord (Schutte)
18.  I Hear My Name (Francisco)
19.  Only In God (Foley)
20.  Prayer of Saint Francis (Temple)
21.  If I Could Touch You (Francisco). Stanza 3 and counterpoint ang priority.
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Pagbanwag
3.      Ang atong Tulubagon
4.      Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosario
5.      Aba Ginoong Maria
6.      Humayo Tayo (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
7.      Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Go)
8.      Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa
9.      Mapapalad (Ramirez)
10.  Maria, Tala sa Karagatan (Ramirez)
11.  Mariang Ina Ko (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
12.  Pananagutan (Hontiveros) Stanza 2 ang priority.
13.  Before the Sun Burned Bright (You are Sons) (Schutte)
14.   Immaculate Mother
15.  Dear Lady of Fatima
16.   Hail Mary
17.  Ave Maria
18.  Let There Be Peace on Earth (Miller, Jackson)
19.  Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide)

 We are very sorry again for not updating last week due to some problems.

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