Sunday, February 19,
2012
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
I just want to say thanks for all
your support. For liking the page and visiting this weekly. But still, I feel
incomplete. I don’t know if you are satisfied with the line-up of songs that I
made for you because you never said what’s on your mind. Your comment. Your
suggestions. All of this is important to me.
For this week, the 2nd
reading and gospel talks about Jesus healing activities. When I read the text
from the bible I feel relief and happiness. I think all of you knows about my
health condition and I’m thanking for all your prayers for my past recovery. I
really appreciate it.
And now here are my suggestions
for the songs this coming Sunday. The 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time of
our church.
Entrance:
1.
Pag-inambitay
2.
Daygon ta ang Ginoo
3.
Pag-aalaala (Francisco)
4.
Bayan, Magsiawit Na (Aquino) Each of Stanzas 1 to
3 is applicable to 1R, 2R, and G.
5. Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Esteban, Hontiveros) Make sure you
complete all three stanzas.
6.
Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) “You have
answered my plea.”
7.
Blest be the Lord (Schutte)
Kyrie:
1.
O Ginoo, Kaloy-I Kami
(Fernandez)
2.
Maawa Ka (Francisco-Agatep)
3.
As We Prepare
Gloria:
1.
Himaya sa Dios (Fernandez)
with chords of D G F#m Em
2.
Papuri sa Dios (Hontiveros)
3.
Gloria (Acts and Potencies)
First Reading:
Isaiah 43: 18-19, 21-22, 24-25
I wipe out your offenses. Do not dwell on the
past, nor remember the things of old. I am He Who blots out your offenses for
My own sake, and remembers your sins no more.
Responsorial Psalm:
Psalm 41:2-14
Lord, heal my soul, for I have sinned against
You.
Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 1:18-22
is about Jesus’ Yes. God Himself has anointed and marked Silvanus, Timothy, and Paul with His own seal in a first outpouring of the Spirit in their hearts.
is about Jesus’ Yes. God Himself has anointed and marked Silvanus, Timothy, and Paul with His own seal in a first outpouring of the Spirit in their hearts.
Alleluia/Gospel
Acclamation:
1. Pangitaa
ang Gingharian
2. Aleluya
(Francisco)
3. Seek
Ye First
Gospel:
Mark 2:1-12
is about Jesus curing a paralyzed man.
1. When Jesus saw the faith of these people, He
said to the paralytic, “My Son, your sins are forgiven.”
2. Jesus healed the paralyzed man. All of the people were astonished and praised God, saying, ‘We have never seen anything like this!’
2. Jesus healed the paralyzed man. All of the people were astonished and praised God, saying, ‘We have never seen anything like this!’
Homily/Bible Reflection:
When we
gather together for worship we usually address ourselves as “brothers and
sisters in Christ.” In most cases this has become an empty phrase without any
practical meaning. How can we claim to be brothers and sisters when we can’t
even relate to one another as friends?
A
certain immigrant, new in town, attended a neighbourhood church for years
without making any new acquaintances. As soon as service is over worshippers
would gather in small familiar groups and exchange pleasantries with old
friends and nobody ever seemed to notice him. So one day he decides to go to
church wearing his baseball cap. As soon as he took his lonely seat at the back
of the church the usher comes to him and says, “Brother, we don’t wear caps in
church here.” “Thanks,” he replies but does not remove his cap. During
communion he goes up for communion and the deacon pulls him aside and gently
says to him, “My brother, wearing of caps is forbidden in our church.”
“Thanks,” he replies but does not take off his cap. After service the priest
who is shaking hands with worshippers greets him very well for the first time
and then courteously adds, “But, my dear brother, wearing of caps in church is
not allowed.” “I know,” says the man, “but I have been coming to this church
for two years now and no one ever seems to notice me.”
Isn’t
it interesting that everyone who addressed our young man that day addressed him
as “brother.” But the poor man was dying of loneliness in a crowd of “brothers
and sisters.” The point this man was trying to make also comes through in
today’s gospel, namely, that it is not enough for Christians who worship
together to call themselves brothers and sisters in name; they must also show
themselves to be friends in deed.
The
event described in today’s gospel, the healing of the paralysed man, took place
in Peter’s house in Capernaum. From early church history and archaeology we
know that the house of Peter became one of the first Christian house churches.
The early Christian readers of Mark’s Gospel knew this, so they would probably
read the story as something happening within the setting of a church. The huge
crowd that gathered around the house would represent worshippers, each one
seeking to obtain one blessing or the other from Jesus. But in their
preoccupation with their own personal needs they became insensitive to the
needs of someone who was in even greater need than themselves, the paralytic.
The paralysed man was forgotten in their rush and struggle to get the attention
of Jesus. After worship they would pass by him and drop a coin and say, “God
bless you, brother.”
The
twist in the story occurs when four friendly men in the congregation give up
their seats in the congregation and go out to attend to the needs of the
paralysed man lying by the sidewalk. His need, like that of any other
worshipper in the congregation that day was to get close to Jesus and receive
his blessing. These four “friends” realised that this disabled man should have
the priority because his needs were greater. The congregation, in their
insensitivity, impede their plan to bring the paralysed man lying on a
stretcher to the forefront where Jesus would notice him. But where there is a
will there is a way, even if it meant un-roofing the church. And that is
precisely what they do. “When Jesus saw their faith…” – the faith of his
friends not that of the paralysed man – he healed the paralysed man, soul and
body. One may then ask, which group proved themselves to be brothers and
sisters to the paralysed man? His fellow worshippers who called themselves
brothers and sisters? No. It was the four men who identified themselves as his
friends.
Sure
enough, God has called us to be brothers and sisters in the church. But it
might be more realistic for us to aim at first being friends with one another.
How many people would you identify as your “friends” out of all the “brothers
and sisters” who worship with you in this church? Do you know them by name? Do
you know what their critical needs are: whether they need a job or someone to
help them complete their immigration forms. A friend in need is a friend
indeed. This is what we should become before we call ourselves brothers and
sisters in Christ.
Offertory:
1.
Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2.
Diyutay lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
3.
Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
4. Narito Ako (San Andres) Prioritize Stanza
2.
5. Pag-aalay (Francisco) Prioritize Stanza 4.
6. Dwelling Place (Foley)
7. Earthen Vessels (Foley)
Sanctus:
1.
Santos (Cubillas) with the chords of G C G
2.
Santo, Santo, Santo (Que) with the chords of Cm Bb Ab Eb Fm
3.
Holy, Holy, Holy (Benitez) with the chords of A D E A
Acclamation:
1.
Among Gihandum
2.
Si Kristo ay Namatay (Brasil) with chords G-Dsus (intro) G D
3.
Dying
Amen:
1. Amen,
Aleluya with the chord of G Em C D7
2. Amen
Alleluia (Bayogos) with the chord of
D-F#m-G-A (intro)
3. Amen
(World Youth Day ’95)
Pater Noster:
1. Amahan
Namo (Villanueva) with the chord of
D-Em-Ddim-d (intro)
2. Ama
Namin (Vinteres) with the chord of G C G
C D7
3. Our
Father (Alipio) chord of E G# A B7
Doxology:
1.
Kay Imo Man, chords
of A D E7 A F#
2.
Sapagkat
3.
For the Kingdom
Agnus Dei:
1.
Cordero sa Dios (Villanueva) G C G C B7 Em G7 C
2.
Kordero ng Dios (Que)
3.
Lamb of God (Folk)
Communion:
1. Kalig-on
sa Pagtoo (Koro Viannista) swak sa Gospel
kay naghisgot man kini sa kalig-on ug bug-os nga pagtoo.
2.
Kon Magkatigum Ta
3.
Buhing Pagtoo, swak sa Ebanghelyo but literally ginakanta ni siya sa patay. Porke
naandan na nga pangpatay dili na siya pwede kantahon sa lain nga kasaulogon?
Same as the first reading di ba? The keyword there is NAANDAN… This song is
intended for the mass not for burol or patay alone.
4.
Maging Akin Muli (Aquino)
5.
Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon)
6. Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
7.
Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
8. Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo,
Francisco)
9.
Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
10. Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
11. You are mine (Haas)
12. I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
Recessional:
1.
Kay Kita Usa Ra
2.
Ang Tawag
3.
Kinsa?
4.
Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
5.
Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) Prioritize Stanza 2.
6.
Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
7.
I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)
8.
Lover of Us All (Schutte)
9.
My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)
This shall be the last Sunday
in the first part of Ordinary Time. On Wednesday, 22 Feb, the Church shall
observe Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Enjoy your weekend Pal! J
cool blog... a big help for us choirs who really don't know what to sing on the mass :) keep up the good work...
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