Corpus Christi Sunday - Year B- June 2, 2024

 The readings for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ - Corpus Christi Year B give background for the notion of sacrifice and explain why we call Jesus the Lamb of God. The first reading describes how the Israelites sacrificed animals to seal their covenant with God. The second reading explains Christ is our high priest, but he also demonstrates sacrificial love. And in the gospel Jesus institutes the sacrament of the Eucharist during the Passover meal.
Corpus Christi celebrates the Eucharist. It is a time to reflect on the gift of Jesus' Body and Blood.

• Covenant and Commitment: Moses used blood to seal God’s laws with Israel. This shows how serious God’s covenant is. It asks us to follow His laws as Israel did.

• Christ’s Sacrifice: Jesus offered his own blood, not animal blood. This teaches us about His great love and the new life He gives us.

• The Eucharist's Power: During Passover, Jesus set up the Eucharist. This moment shows us Jesus’ plan to stay with us always through the Eucharist.

• Unity in Communion: Sharing the Eucharist brings us together. It helps us feel connected to Jesus and each other.

This feast day helps us appreciate Jesus’ lasting gift in the Eucharist. Let us remember and celebrate this gift together.
Note:
If your parish is going to have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, whether before or after Mass, or sometimes after communion you may sing: 
1. Panis Angelicus (Bread of Angels) 
2. Tinapay ng Buhay (Atienza, Borres, & Francisco)

Entrance:

1.      Awit mga Binuhat
2.      Kon Magkatigum ta , sibo sa ebanghelyo diin nagkatigom sila sa usa ka lawak
3.      Himaya Kanimo, Kristo Jesus
4.      Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano & Francisco) 
5.      Sa Piging na Handog (Carlos, Villaroman) 
6.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontivers) 
7.      Water of Life (Haas)
 
Readings:

• First Reading - Exodus 24:3-8: Moses relayed God's laws to Israel, recorded them, and confirmed the covenant by sprinkling blood on the people, symbolizing their commitment to God’s commands.

• Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 116: I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.

In gratitude for God’s blessings, I commit to acts of thanksgiving and promise fulfillment before all His people, acknowledging His mercies and deliverance.

• Second Reading - Hebrews 9:11-15: Christ, the perfect high priest, entered heaven with his own blood, not that of animals, offering us eternal redemption and mediating a new covenant.

• Gospel - Mark 14:12-16, 22-26: Jesus instructs his disciples to prepare the Passover in a designated room, where he institutes the Eucharist and predicts his final drink of wine in God’s kingdom.

 
Offertory:
1.      Daygon, Ikaw Ginoong Dios
2.      Diyutay Lang Kini
3.      Nagahalad Kami
4.      Uban ning Pan ug bino (Cubillas)
5.      Aniang Among Halad
6.      Unang Alay (Magnaye)
7.      Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro) 
8.      Pag-aalay (Francisco)
9.      One Bread, One Body (Foley)
10.  Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
11.  Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
12.  Take and Receive “Command and I obey” 
 
Communion:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas, best choice for the celebration. Sibo kaayo sa Ebanghelyo
2.      O Dios Ikaw Haduol
3.      Natawag ko Na Ikaw
4.      O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
5.      Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
6.      Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena & Hontiveros) admittedly Lenten, but if you prioritize Stanza 3...
7.      Ito ang Aking Katawan (Isidro & Ramirez) best choice, stanzas 1 to 3
8.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
9.      Anima Christi (Arboleda) 
10.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco) 
11.  The Presence of Jesus (Haas)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Moreno, Francisco)
4.      I am the Bread of Life (Toolan) Stanza 3 ang priority.