Divine Mercy Sunday - Year A - April 12, 2026

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Divine Mercy Sunday Year A celebrates God’s mercy and the hope we receive through Christ’s resurrection. The readings highlight forgiveness, faith, and the joy of new life in Christ.

• God’s Mercy and Forgiveness: Jesus gives His disciples the power to forgive sins, showing God’s endless mercy. This gift invites us to seek forgiveness and extend mercy to others.
• Faith Amid Doubt: Thomas doubts the resurrection until he sees Jesus’ wounds. His journey shows that faith can grow through questions and honest seeking.
• Peace Through Christ: Jesus greets His disciples with peace, calming their fear. His presence brings peace that conquers fear and doubt.
• The Power of Community: The early Christians prayed, shared resources, and grew together in faith. This shows the importance of supporting each other in living out the Gospel.
• Hope Through Resurrection: Christ’s resurrection gives us a living hope and an eternal inheritance. This hope sustains us, even through trials and challenges.
• Joy in Belief: Although we cannot see Jesus, faith brings joy and purpose. Believing without seeing is blessed, as Jesus teaches Thomas.

Divine Mercy Sunday Year A invites us to embrace God’s mercy and live in hope and faith. It calls us to be merciful, to believe with joy, and to support each other as a community of believers. 

Source: https://young-catholics.com/5404/divine-mercy-sunday-year-a/#google_vignette

Entrance:
1. Diosnong Magtutudlo
2. Lungsod nga Balaan
3. Daygon ta ang Ginoo, to justify the 2nd Sunday of Easter
4. Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
5. Magsiawit sa Panginoon (Isidro & Que) "Magsiawit kayo sa Panginoon; ALELUYA!"
6. Isang Pananampalataya (Santos & Hontiveros)
7. Blest be the Lord (Schutte) "The God of mercy, the God who saves" is so Divine Mercy.
8. Sing a new song (Schutte). Don’t forget to replace “Yahweh’s people” to “O God’s people.” "Singing Alleluia..."
9. Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)

Readings:

• First Reading – Acts 2:42-47: The early Christian community was devoted to apostolic teachings, fellowship, sharing meals, and prayer. United, they shared resources, sold possessions to support the needy, and worshiped together, growing daily in number and favor.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 118: Give thanks to the LORD for he is good, his love is everlasting.
  or:
  R. Alleluia.
• Israel, Aaron’s descendants, and those who fear the Lord proclaim His steadfast love forever. In distress, He frees and strengthens us. The rejected stone becomes the cornerstone.
• Second Reading – 1 Peter 1:3-9: We’re reborn into a living hope and imperishable inheritance through Christ’s resurrection. Our faith, tested by trials, is precious and will bring praise at Christ’s revelation. Unseen, He is loved, believed in, and brings us inexpressible joy.
• Gospel – John 20:19-31: In a locked room, the resurrected Jesus appeared to his disciples, offering peace and showing his wounds, which brought them joy. He empowered them with the Holy Spirit and the authority to forgive sins. Thomas, absent initially, doubted their testimony. Later, Jesus appeared again, inviting Thomas to touch his wounds, leading to Thomas’ declaration of faith. Jesus blessed future believers who wouldn’t see yet believe. These events were recorded to affirm faith in Jesus as the Christ. 
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Offertory:
1. Mugna sa Dios (Koro Viannista)
2. Diyutay Lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
3. Ihalad Namo Kanimo (Fernandez)
4. Palihug Dawata Ginoo
5. Unang Alay (Magnaye)
6. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda-Francisco)
7. Pag-aalay (Francisco)
8. One Bread, One Body (Foley)
9. Blessed Be God
10. We Remember (Haugen) Use Stanza 2.
 
Communion:
1. Kini Maong Akong Lawas (Koro Viannista)
2. Kalig-on sa Pagtoo (Koro Viannista) sibo kaayo sa Gospel diin nasukod ang pagtoo ni San Tomas sa dihang wala siya motoo nga nakita sa ubang tinun-an si Jesus nga buhi
3. Ang Kalinaw Ibilin Ko Kaninyo, sibo usab kini sa Ebanghelyo
4. Tubig ng Buhay (Valdellon)
5. Pagsibol (Aquino)
6. Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon). If your parish wants to emphasize celebrating Divine Mercy.
7. Far Greater Love (Go & Francisco)
8. Without seeing you (Haas), Best choice, for this is especially about doubting Thomas.
9. Now we remain (Haas), Stanzas 1 & 2 ang priority.
10. I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
 
Recessional:
1. Ang Kalinaw Ibilin Ko kaninyo, if wala nakanta sa kalawat
2. Ang Tawag
3. Pagbanwag
4. Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan & Go). Emphasize "Aleluya" at finale.
5. O Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino)
6. I will sing forever (Francisco)
7. I am the Bread of Life (Toolan) Prioritize Stanza 5
8. Let There Be Peace n Earth (Miller, Jackson)
 
Have a nice weekend everyone 😊

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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