Corpus Christi Sunday - Year C - June 22, 2025

 Salamat sa mga umunawa at marunong maghintay.

The Solemnity of Corpus Christi Year C celebrates the gift of the Eucharist. It reminds us of God’s love and the unity of the Church through the Body and Blood of Christ.

• Jesus as the Bread of Life: The Gospel shows Jesus feeding the crowd, pointing to the Eucharist as spiritual food. The Eucharist nourishes our souls and unites us with Jesus.
• The Priesthood of Christ: Melchizedek brings bread and wine in Genesis, symbolizing Christ as the eternal priest. Jesus continues this priesthood in the Eucharist, offering himself to the Father.
• Sacrifice and Thanksgiving: The Eucharist is a sacrifice and an act of thanksgiving, as seen in Genesis and Corinthians. We give thanks for Christ’s sacrifice, which brings us salvation.
• The Institution of the Eucharist: Paul recounts the Last Supper, reminding us of the sacred origins of the Eucharist. This teaches us to cherish and remember Christ’s presence in this gift.
• Unity of the Church: The Eucharist brings us together as one Body in Christ. It reminds us to care for each other and live in harmony.
• Generosity and Abundance: In the Gospel, Jesus feeds a great crowd with little food. The Eucharist shows God’s generous love, providing for our deepest needs.
• God’s Covenant with Us: The readings highlight God’s faithful love and covenant. The Eucharist is the new covenant, bringing us closer to God.

Corpus Christi Year C calls us to reflect on the gift of the Eucharist. It strengthens our faith and helps us live in love and unity with one another.

Entrance:
1.      Awit mga Binuhat
2.      Kon Magkatigum ta 
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 – Genesis 14:18-20: Melchizedek, king of Salem and priest of God, brought bread and wine and blessed Abram. Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 110: The LORD declares an eternal priesthood in the line of Melchizedek, promises victory over enemies, and assures divine authority and power.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26: Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper, saying the bread is his body and the cup is the new covenant in his blood, to be done in remembrance of him.
• Gospel – Luke 9:11B-17: Jesus fed a crowd of five thousand with five loaves and two fish. He blessed and broke the food, distributing it through his disciples. Everyone was satisfied, and twelve baskets of leftovers were collected.

 

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. 
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) 
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.      Diocesan Shared Vision (if your parish have), we need to sing this so that the parishioners will know the parish vision
2.      Ang Tawag
3.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Moreno, Francisco)
5.      I am the Bread of Life (Toolan) Stanza 3 ang priority.
 
Have a blessed day everyone 😊

 

 

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - Year C - June 15, 2025

 Trinity Sunday Year C celebrates the mystery of the Holy Trinity. The readings help us understand God’s wisdom, love, and truth through the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

• Wisdom’s Role in Creation: The first reading from Proverbs speaks of Wisdom present at the creation of the world. This shows the involvement of God’s wisdom in all creation.
• Justification by Faith: In Romans, Paul tells us that we are justified by faith and have peace with God. This peace comes through Jesus Christ, showing our connection to God through faith.
• Hope and Endurance: Paul also speaks of enduring afflictions, which build character and hope. This hope is because of the Holy Spirit within us, highlighting the Spirit’s role in our lives.
• Spirit of Truth: Jesus, in the Gospel, promises the Spirit of truth who will guide us. This Spirit will reveal God’s truth to us, showing how the Holy Spirit helps us understand God’s will.
• Unity of the Trinity: Jesus speaks of the unity between the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Everything the Father has is also the Son’s, showing their deep connection and shared mission.
• God’s Delight in Humanity: Proverbs mentions that Wisdom found delight in the human race. This highlights that God takes joy in His creation, especially humanity.

Trinity Sunday Year C reminds us of the interconnectedness of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It calls us to reflect on how each Person of the Trinity is active in our lives.

Entrance:

1.     Diosnong Magtutudlo
2.    Diha sa Halaran
3.    Himaya Kanimo
4.    Lungsod nga Balaan
5.    Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Esteban & Hontiveros). Make sure you complete all three stanzas. Never ever cut short this song. Best choice.
6.    Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez). Prioritize Stanza 2.
7.    Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
8.    Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
9.    For You Are My God (Foley)
10. Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) Stanzas 1 and 3 ang priority.
11.  Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) Stanzas 3 and 4 ang priority.
 

Readings:

• First Reading – Proverbs 8:22-31: God’s wisdom declares it was created first, before the earth and oceans. Present during creation, it rejoiced beside God, delighting in the formation of the world and humankind.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 8:  O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
• In awe of the heavens and stars, I marvel at human significance and dignity, honored by God with dominion over all creatures of earth, sea, and air.
• Second Reading – Romans 5:1-5: Justified by faith, we are at peace with God through Jesus, and rejoice in hope. Our sufferings produce endurance, character, and hope, filled with God’s love through the Holy Spirit.
• Gospel – John 16:12-15: Jesus acknowledged the disciples’ limitations in understanding and promised the coming of the Spirit of truth. This Spirit would guide them into all truth, speaking not independently, but revealing future events and glorifying Jesus by sharing His teachings. Jesus affirmed that the Spirit’s revelations are from His divine authority.
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Offertory:
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.    Diyutay Lang Kini
3.    Ning Adlaw sa kalipay
4.    Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio-Hontiveros, or Arboleda-Francisco)
5.    Paghahandog (San Andres)
6.    Dwelling Place (Foley)
7.    Take our bread (Wise)
 
Communion:
1.     Kini Maong Akong Lawas
2.    Way Sukod ang Pagmahal
3.    Ako ang Kahayag
4.    Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
5.    Ang Kaluluwa ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que)
6.    Awit ng Pag-asam (Hangad)
7.    In Him Alone (Francisco)
8.    One More Gift (Francisco)
9.    Sing of Him (Dufford)
10. The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
 
Recessional:
1.     Ang Tawag
2.    Diocesan Shared Vision
3.    Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.    Himaya Kanimo (if not used in Entrance)
5.    Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
6.    I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)