31st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - October 31, 2026

 Maraming salamat po sa suporta. I know some will ask for November 1 and 2 line-up of songs, I suggest you’d better ask your elders the traditional songs na gamit nila noon. I know matutuwa sila kapag ganun. But if you insist, click this link: https://choirmassguide.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-2-2023-all-souls-day.html

The 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focuses on honoring God, being humble, and leading with sincerity. The readings warn against pride and remind us to serve others with honesty and care.

• Respect for God: God expects honor and respect, especially from leaders. The first reading warns priests who fail in their duty and lead others astray.
• Humble Leadership: Jesus warns against leaders who love titles and attention. True leadership is about service, not status.
• Sincerity in Faith: The Pharisees teach the law but do not follow it. Faith should be real, not just words or appearances.
• Responsibility of Leaders: Leaders should guide people toward God, not away from Him. The first reading shows how failing in this duty brings consequences.
• Serving Others with Love: Paul reminds the Thessalonians that he worked hard to help them. Love and sacrifice go together in sharing the faith.
• God’s Word is Truth: Paul thanks the people for accepting God’s message. God’s word is not just human advice; it has real power.
• Avoiding Hypocrisy: Jesus criticizes religious leaders who do not practice what they preach. Actions must match beliefs.

The 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A calls for honesty in faith and humility in leadership. God values true service, not empty titles or showy actions.

Entrance:
1.      Mao Kini ang Panaghigugmaay, sibo sa 2nd Reading
2.      Diosnong Magtutudlo, tukma sa Gospel
3.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon, prioritize stanza 3 (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
4.      Pagbabasbas ,(Javellana, Arboleda, Francisco) “abang tahanan” is reflective acknowledgement of humility.
5.      Come With Praise (Schutte)
6.      Magnificat (Haas). Stanzas 2 and 3 ang priority.
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Malachi 1:14B-2:2B, 8-10: I am a great King and demand respect. Priests, if you don’t honor my name, I’ll curse you. You’ve strayed and made others falter, breaking the covenant. Remember, we all have one God.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 131: Blessed be the Lord, my Rock!
• My heart isn’t proud, Lord. I don’t aim for things beyond me. Instead, I’m at peace, quiet like a child with its mother. Israel, put your hope in the Lord.

• Second Reading – 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13: We were kind to you, like a mother to her children. We shared not just the gospel, but ourselves. You know we worked hard to not be a burden. We’re thankful you received God’s word, not just human words.

• Gospel – Matthew 23:1-12: Jesus tells the crowd and his disciples to follow the teachings of the scribes and Pharisees but not their actions. He criticizes them for being showy and not genuinely helping others. He advises against using titles like “Rabbi” and “Master,” emphasizing humility and service instead.

Offertory:
1.      O Dios Dawata, (Koro Viannista)
2.      Mugna sa Dios, (Koro Viannista)
3.      Dios Nia Ko, swak sa gospel
4.      Ang Tanging Alay Ko,  Stanza 2 ang priority.
5.      Paghahandog ng Sarili, (Arboleda, Francisco)
6.      Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
7.      Christify
 
Communion:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas, (Koro Viannista)
2.      Natawag Ko Na Ikaw
3.      Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
4.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
5.      Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
6.      Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
7.      Be Not Afraid (Dufford) Stanza 3 ang priority.
8.      Come To Me (Francisco) swak sa RP
9.      Say The Word
 
Recessional:
1.      Pag-inambitay
2.      Pagmantala
3.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.      Mapapalad (Ramirez)
5.      Happy are the Ones (Schutte)