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)

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - September 27, 2026

 Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagbisita.

The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A teaches about fairness, obedience, and humility. The readings show that God is just, repentance leads to life, and actions speak louder than words.

• God’s justice is fair: Some people think God’s ways are unfair, but He judges with truth. If someone turns away from good, they face consequences, but if they turn back to good, they are saved.
• Repentance leads to life: A person who sins can still change. God does not hold the past against those who truly repent.
• Actions matter more than words: In the Gospel, the son who obeys in the end is the one who does right. Saying yes to God means nothing without real obedience.
• Humility brings honor: Jesus humbled Himself completely, and God raised Him up. True greatness comes from serving others.
• Obedience shows true belief: Those who truly believe in God follow His ways. The tax collectors and sinners changed their lives, showing real faith.
• Unity in Christ: Paul calls for unity among believers. When people put others first, they live as Jesus taught.

The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A reminds people to follow God with true obedience. It shows that real faith is not just words but actions. (Source: https://young-catholics.com/2935/26th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-a/)

ENTRANCE:
1.      Pag-inambitay (Murag isa na jud ni siya ka buwan kantahon, unsaon masibo man jud siya sa pagbasa)
2.      Bayan, Magsiawit Na! (Aquino) Stanza 2 ang priority. “Sa aba N’yang pagkatao” is so 2R.
3.      Halina at Lumapit (Habito) Stanza 3 ang priority. “Ililigtas N’ya tayo sa ating pagkakasala.”
4.      Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri (Hontiveros) Sing Stanzas 4, 5 & 6 instead of the usual 1 and 2.
5.      Pag-aalaala (Francisco) Stanza 2 ang priority. “Ang poon nating mahabagin” is so RP
6.      Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
7.      Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) Stanza 3 ang priority. “Care for Your vine.... Your vineyards are trampled, uprooted and burned...”
 
READINGS:

• First reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28: The Lord responds to those who complain about fairness. God’s ways are just. A virtuous person who turns to iniquity will face consequences, but if they repent, their life will be preserved.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 25:  Remember your mercies, O Lord.

The psalmist seeks God’s guidance and asks for instruction in truth. Remembering God’s compassion, the psalmist asks for mercy and guidance. The Lord, good and just, leads sinners and the humble in righteousness.

• Second reading – Philippians 2:1-11: Encouraged by Christ’s love, unity, and compassion, we’re urged to be of one mind, considering others above ourselves. Christ’s selflessness and humility serve as an example, leading to exaltation and acknowledgment of His lordship.

• Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32: Jesus presents a parable of two sons asked to work in a vineyard. One initially refuses but later obeys, while the other agrees but doesn’t go. The lesson highlights that actions, not words, reveal true obedience and righteousness, and tax collectors and prostitutes enter God’s kingdom due to genuine belief.

OFFERTORY:
1.      Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.      Nagahalad Kami Kanimo Ginoo (Fernandez)
3.      Narito Ako (San Andres) Stanza 2 ang priority. Dahil National Seafarers’ Sunday.
4.      Unang Alay (Magnaye)
5.      Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
6.      Take Our Bread (Wise)
 
COMMUNION:
1.      Anino
2.      Ayaw Kahadlok
3.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
4.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
5.      Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
6.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
7.      Paglingap Mo, Poon (Villaroman)
8.      Sa Pag-ibig ng Panginoon (Ramirez)
9.      Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte) Stanza 2 ang priority. Very good choice.
10.  Father, Mercy (Dufford)
11.  Jesus on the Cross (Go, Francisco)
12.   Now We Remain (Haas)
13.  I Hear My Name (Francisco) Very good choice din.
14.  You Are Mine (Haas)
15.  Be Not Afraid (Dufford) Stanza 2 ang priority. Dahil National Seafarers’ Sunday ang araw na ito.
16.  Lover of us all (Schutte) Stanza 5 ang priority.
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.      Kinsa?
2.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
4.      Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
5.      Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) Stanza 2 ang priority.
6.      Mapapalad (Ramirez)
7.      Sa Langit ay Higit ang Ganda sa Ganda (Perez, Ramirez)
8.      Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
9.      Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
10.  Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide) Stanzas 2 and 3 ang priorities. “for those who have walked astray”
11.  Magnificat (Haas)
 
Have a blessed week everyone…. Sana’y makatulong itong aming suggestions para sa mga choir ninyo 😊