5th Sunday of Easter - Year A - May 3, 2026

 The 5th Sunday of Easter Year A focuses on faith, service, and the role of Jesus in our lives. The readings show how the early Church grew, how believers are called to be living stones, and how Jesus is the way to the Father.

• Faith in Jesus: Jesus tells His disciples to trust in Him. He shows them that He is the way to God, and faith in Him leads to eternal life.
• Serving Others: The first reading shows the apostles choosing helpers to care for those in need. The Church must serve others and make sure no one is forgotten.
• Jesus as the Cornerstone: The second reading calls Jesus the cornerstone of God’s house. Those who follow Him become part of this spiritual building.
• God’s Chosen People: Believers are called a holy people in the second reading. They are chosen to share God’s light with the world.
• Following the Way: Jesus says He is the way, the truth, and the life. He leads people to the Father, and no one can go to God except through Him.
• Works of Faith: Jesus says His followers will do great works in His name. Faith leads to action, and believers must continue His mission on earth.

Jesus calls His followers to trust in Him, serve others, and live as God’s chosen people. The Church must continue His mission with faith and love.

ENTRANCE SONG:
1.      Awit Mga Binuhat
2.      Pag-inambitay
3.      Bayan Umawit
4.      Magsiawit sa Panginoon
5.      Praise God
6.      Sing a New Song

READINGS:

• First Reading – Acts 6:1-7: To address Greek-speaking widows’ needs, the apostles delegated food distribution to seven Spirit-filled men. This allowed apostles more time for prayer and teaching, leading to the spread of faith and conversions, even among Jewish priests.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 33: Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
• Righteous ones, rejoice and praise the Lord with music. His word is true, His works dependable, loving justice and fairness. He watches over and sustains those who trust in Him.
• Second Reading – 1 Peter 2:4-9: We are urged to draw near to Christ, the living cornerstone, and become living stones ourselves, forming a spiritual house and priesthood. While precious to believers, Christ is a stumbling block to unbelievers. We are chosen to proclaim God’s excellence, brought from darkness to light.
• Gospel – John 14:1-12: Jesus comforted his disciples, urging trust in him as in God. He spoke of preparing a place for them in heaven, promising to return for them. Thomas’ query about the way was met with Jesus’ declaration of being the way, truth, and life, the sole path to the Father. Philip’s request to see the Father led Jesus to emphasize his unity with the Father, urging belief in this divine relationship and promising greater works for believers. 
  
  
  

OFFERTORY:
1.      Mugna sa Dios
2.      Gasa sa Gugma
3.      Pag-aalay
4.      Paghahandog ng Sarili
5.      One Bread, One Body
6.      Take our Bread
 
COMMUNION:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas
2.      Balaan nga Gugma
3.      Gugma ang Dios
4.      Pagkakaibigan
5.      Pagkabighani
6.      Kahanga-hanga
7.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig
8.      God of Love (Schutte)
9.      Here in this Place (Haas)
10.  How lovely is your dwelling place (Aquino)
11.  Love is the Answer (Hannisian)
12.  We Remember (Haugen) Stanza 4 ang priority.
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Pag-inambitay (if not used in entrance)
4.      Ito ang bagong Araw
5.      All my Days
6.      I will Sing Forever
7.      My Heart’s Thanksgiving

3.      Tanda ng Kaharian