5th Sunday of Easter - Year B - April 28, 2024

 
The readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter Year B remind us of our dependence on God and each other. In the gospel Jesus explains that he is the vine and we must depend on him. The second reading also echoes this teaching.
The readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter Year B touch on several interconnected themes that are central to understanding and living out the Christian faith. Here's a list of the key themes:

• Transformation and Mission: In the first reading from Acts, we see the transformation of Saul, a former persecutor of Christians, into a bold preacher of the Gospel. This change highlights the power of God's grace to convert and equip believers for mission. Community and Belonging: Saul's acceptance into the Christian community through Barnabas's advocacy demonstrates the importance of community, belonging, and the role of mediation in the life of believers. It reminds us that the Church is a place of welcome for all, including those who were once far off.

• Love in Action: The second reading from 1 John emphasizes that love must be more than words; it must be expressed in deeds and truth. This practical expression of love is evidence of living in the truth of the Gospel.

• Obedience and Relationship with God: Obedience to God's commandments, especially the command to believe in Jesus and love one another, is central to our relationship with God. This obedience is not burdensome but is a natural outcome of our love for God and assures us of His indwelling Spirit.

• Vital Connection with Christ: The Gospel from John uses the metaphor of the vine and the branches to illustrate the vital connection believers must maintain with Jesus. Just as branches can bear fruit only when attached to the vine, Christians can thrive spiritually only when they remain in Jesus.

• Fruitfulness and Discipleship: The theme of fruitfulness permeates the Gospel reading. Believers are called to bear fruit as evidence of their discipleship and their connection to Jesus. This fruitfulness also involves pruning, or spiritual discipline, to foster even greater growth.

• God’s Glory: The ultimate purpose of believers’ fruitfulness is to bring glory to God. Our lives, when lived in connection with Christ, reflect God's love and power to the world.

 
Together, these themes present a rich tapestry of Christian life and faith, emphasizing transformation, community, love in action, obedience, connection with Christ, fruitfulness, and the glorification of God.
 
Entrance:
1.      Diha sa Halaran
2.      Saulogon ta Karon
3.      Kon Magkatigum Ta
4.      Pag-inambitay
5.      Huni sa Kinabuhi
6.      Pag-alaala (Francisco)
7.      Awit ng Pasasalamat
8.      Isang Pananampalataya (Santos, Hontiveros) Best choice; stanza per stanza.
9.      Sing a new song (Schutte). Don’t forget to replace “Yahweh’s people” to “O God’s people.” "Singing Alleluia..."
10.  Praise God (Dufford, Foley)
11.  Praise the Lord, My Soul (Foley)
12.  City of God (Schutte)
13.  Come with Praise (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading - Acts 9:26-31: Initially distrusted, Saul joins the Jerusalem disciples through Barnabas's support, speaking boldly about Jesus. Despite threats, he's safely sent to Tarsus. The church then experiences peaceful growth, strengthened and encouraged by the Holy Spirit.

• Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 22:  I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.

In the presence of the faithful, I will fulfill my vows and praise the Lord. All nations will turn to Him, and future generations will hear of His righteousness.

• Second Reading - 1 John 3:18-24: We're called to express love in actions and truth, not just words. A clear conscience gives us confidence before God. Obeying His commandments to believe in Jesus and love one another assures us of God's indwelling Spirit.

• Gospel -John 15:1-8: Jesus described himself as the true vine and his Father as the gardener. Branches not bearing fruit are removed, while fruitful ones are pruned for more yield. He emphasized staying connected to him, akin to branches on a vine, as the key to bearing fruit. Without him, nothing can be achieved. Unfruitful branches are discarded. Fruitfulness in believers brings glory to God and proves discipleship.

 

Offertory:
1.      Gasa sa Gugma
2.      Nagahalad Kami
3.      Diyutay lang Kini
4.      Dios Nia Ko
5.      Narito Ako (San Andres)
6.      Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
7.      Sumasamo Kami (Judan)
8.      Unang Alay (Magnaye)
9.      Blessed be God
10.  Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
11.  Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
 
Communion:
1.      Gugma’g Paglaum
2.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas
3.      Kalig-on sa Pagtoo, sibo sa 1^st reading sa kahugot ug kalig-on sa pagtoo ni Saulo sa pagwali sa pulong sa Ginoo
4.      Ang Kinabuhi sa Tawo
5.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
6.      Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
7.      Diyos ay Pag-ibig
8.      Manalig Ka (Perez)
9.      Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
10.  Pagsibol (Aquino)
11.  Awit ng Pag-asam (Dublin-Tolentino)
12.  God of Love (Schutte)
13.  In My Heart (Francisco)
14.  One More Gift (Francisco)
15.  To Be Your Bread (Haas)
16.  The Lord’s Steadfast Love (Tolentino-Francia)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Pagbanwag
3.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.      Any Marian Song will do
5.      Pananagutan
6.      Humayo’t Ihayag
7.      All My Days (Schutte, Murray)
8.      I am the Bread of Life (Toolan) ang priority ay stanzas 3 and 4.
9.      Let There Be Peace on Earth (Miller, Jackson)
 
 
 
 
 

5th Sunday of Lent - Year B - March 17, 2024

 
The readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent for Year B focus on God's covenant with us, even though we are often unfaithful. The first reading speaks of a new covenant. The second reading speaks of the obedience of Jesus Christ brought about our salvation. And in the gospel Jesus foretells his death and explains that those who follow him will find eternal life.
The Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year B revolve around several interconnected themes that highlight the transformative nature of faith, the fulfillment of God's promises, and the path to eternal life through sacrifice and obedience. Here are the main themes:

• New Covenant and Inner Transformation: The first reading from Jeremiah speaks of a new covenant that God will establish with His people. Unlike the old covenant, which was external and often broken, this new covenant will be written on their hearts, symbolizing an intimate and unbreakable relationship with God. It emphasizes God's mercy and the transformative power of His law within us.

• Obedience Through Suffering: The second reading from Hebrews presents Jesus as the model of obedience and submission to God's will, even in the face of suffering. It highlights the idea that true obedience to God can involve hardship and pain but leads to greater wisdom and fulfillment of God's plan for salvation.

• Death and Resurrection: The Gospel according to John introduces the metaphor of a grain of wheat that must die to produce life, illustrating the necessary passage through death to reach the fullness of life. This theme is central to the Lenten journey, pointing towards Jesus' death and resurrection as the path to new life for all believers.

• Self-Denial and Service: Jesus' teachings on self-denial and the importance of serving others are key themes in the Gospel. He emphasizes that following Him requires a willingness to let go of personal desires and ambitions in favor of a life dedicated to serving God and others.

• Universal Salvation: Jesus' statement about drawing all people to Himself upon being lifted up from the earth speaks to the universal nature of His mission. His death and resurrection are not just for a select few but offer salvation to all who believe in Him, transcending cultural and religious boundaries.

• Divine Assurance and Human Response: The divine voice affirming Jesus' mission and the varied responses from the crowd illustrate the theme of faith and doubt. It highlights the challenges believers face in understanding and accepting the mysteries of faith, as well as the assurance that God's plan is being fulfilled through Jesus.

These themes for the 5th Sunday of Lent Year B guide the faithful towards a deeper understanding of God's love and salvation plan, encouraging a personal and communal transformation that aligns with the heart of the Lenten season.
 
Entrance:
1.      Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2.      Mag-awit Kita
3.      Dios Namo sa Kalooy
4.      Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio, Hontiveros) 
5.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontiveros). “Buhay ay inialay N’ya sa dakilang Diyos Ama. Upang atin nang makamtan buhay na walang hanggan.”
6.      Hosea (Norbet)
7.      Blest Be the Lord (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading - Jeremiah 31:31-34: God promises a new covenant with Israel and Judah, different from the old. He will write His laws in their hearts, be their God, and they, His people. All will know Him and be forgiven.

• Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 51: Create a clean heart in me, O God.

I ask God for mercy and cleansing from my sins. May He create a pure heart in me, not casting me away, and restore the joy of salvation to guide others.

• Second Reading - Hebrews 5:7-9: Jesus Christ, during His time on earth, earnestly prayed to the Father, and was heard for His deep reverence. Through suffering, He learned obedience, becoming the source of eternal salvation for His followers.

• Gospel -John 12:20-33: When some Greeks sought Jesus during Passover, He spoke of His impending death, likening it to a grain of wheat that must die to produce many seeds. He emphasized self-denial for eternal life and the honor given to those who serve Him. Jesus, troubled, chose to glorify God's name over seeking rescue. A divine voice affirmed this, leading to varied interpretations among the crowd. Jesus explained His crucifixion would judge the world and draw all to Himself, revealing the nature of His death.

 
 
Offertory:
1.      Dios Nia Ko
2.      Ania Among Halad
3.      O Dios Dawata
4.      Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco)
5.      Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
6.      Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro, Que) 
7.      Dwelling Place (Foley) 
8.      Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
 
Communion:
1.      Ako ang Kahayag
2.      Anino
3.      Balaan nga Gugma
4.      Himig Heswita Medley (you can see it on youtube.com)
5.      Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad Santos)
6.      Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
7.      Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
8.      Diyos ay Pag-ibig
9.      Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
10.  Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
11.  Maging Akin Muli (Aquino)
12.  O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
13.  Anima Christi (Arboleda)
14.  Behold the Wood (Schutte)
15.  Come to Me (Francisco)
16.  Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte)
17.  Come With Me Into The Fields (Schutte)
18.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
19.  Father, Mercy (Dufford)
20.  Holy Darkness (Schutte)
21.  If I Could Touch You (Francisco)
22.  Jesus on the Cross (Go, Francisco)
23.  Now We Remain (Haas) 
24.  Only This I Want (Schutte)
25.  Out of Roads (Go, Aquino)
26.  You Are Mine (Haas)
27.  Your Heart Today (Francisco)
 
Recessional:
1.      Kinsa?
2.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.      Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa
4.      Pananagutan (Hontiveros)
5.      Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
6.      Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)
 

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - October 29, 2023

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The readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A are a call to love. The first reading tells how we are to treat other people, especially the poor, oppressed, and marginalized. The second reading reminds us that how we live should show that we are followers of Jesus. And in the gospel Jesus gives us the Great Commandment and the Golden Rule.
 
Our theme this week:

• Greatest Commandments: Asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus sums up the law with love for God and neighbor. This theme focuses on the core ethical guidelines in religious practice.

• Test of Understanding: The Pharisees test Jesus, making this another episode where they try to entrap him. The theme here is the ongoing tension and challenges posed by religious authorities.

• Unified Teaching: Jesus unifies love for God and love for neighbor into a single teaching. This shows the interconnectedness of religious devotion and social ethics.

 
Entrance:
1.      Diosnong Magtutudlo, mao ra jud ni ako nahibaw-an nga sibo karon nga Dominggo
2.      Isang Pananalampataya, (Santos-Hontiveros)
3.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena-Hontiveros)
4.      Come with Praise (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Exodus 22:20-26: Do not oppress aliens, widows, or orphans; I will hear their cries. Don’t charge interest to your poor neighbors, and return pledged cloaks before sunset. I am compassionate.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 18: I love you, Lord, for you are my strength, rock, and deliverer. Praised be the Lord; I am safe from enemies and blessed. You give victories and show kindness.

• Second Reading – 1 Thessalonians 1:5C-10: I love you, Lord, my strength.

You followed our example and the Lord’s, receiving the word even in hardship. Your faith has become a model for believers far and wide, and you’ve turned from idols to serve God.

• Gospel – Matthew 22:34-40: A scholar tests Jesus on the greatest commandment. Jesus says it’s to love God fully and the second is like it, love your neighbor as yourself. These sum up all law and prophets.

 

 
Offertory:
1.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2.      Palihug, Dawata Ginoo
3.      Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Rodrigo-Ramirez)
4.      Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
5.      Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
6.      Dwelling Place (Foley)
 
Communion:
1.      Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon , literally sibo siya sa atong gospel, if we love GOD we will obey HIM and follow his commandments
2.      Natawag Ko na Ikaw, kani ang pinakasibo kaayo
3.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas (Koro Viannista)
4.      Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino)
5.      Ang Mabuting Pastol (Hontiveros)
6.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
7.      Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros) Stanzas 2, 3 and 4 ang priority.
8.      Diyos Ay Pag-ibig
9.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
10.  Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco) 
11.  H’wag Mangamba (Francisco)
12.  O D’yos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros)
13.   Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad Santos)
14.  Patnubay (Cuyugkeng, Caguioa, Sta Maria, La Vina) 
15.  Be Not Afraid (Dufford) 
16.  Come With Me Into the Fields (Schutte) 
17.  Here I Am, Lord (Schutte) 
18.  I Hear My Name (Francisco) 
19.  Only In God (Foley) 
20.  Prayer of Saint Francis (Temple)
21.  If I Could Touch You (Francisco). Stanza 3 and counterpoint ang priority. 
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Pagbanwag
3.      Ang atong Tulubagon
4.      Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosario 
5.      Aba Ginoong Maria 
6.      Humayo Tayo (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
7.      Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Go) 
8.      Maliban na Mahulog sa Lupa
9.      Mapapalad (Ramirez)
10.  Maria, Tala sa Karagatan (Ramirez)
11.  Mariang Ina Ko (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
12.  Pananagutan (Hontiveros) Stanza 2 ang priority.
13.  Before the Sun Burned Bright (You are Sons) (Schutte) 
14.   Immaculate Mother 
15.  Dear Lady of Fatima 
16.   Hail Mary 
17.  Ave Maria 
18.  Let There Be Peace on Earth (Miller, Jackson)
19.  Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide)
 

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - January 15, 2023

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The Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A inspire us to think about the call to holiness and the need to declare that Jesus has died for our redemption. In the first reading, we hear one of the “Servant Songs”. The psalm is a prayer of both thanksgiving and lament. The second reading evokes the call to holiness. The Gospel recalls the public actions of John the Baptist to identify Jesus as the Lamb of God. John the Baptist recalls the baptism of Jesus and that he saw the Spirit descend upon Jesus.
·         Ministry as service
·         The call to holiness
·         Servant leadership
 
ENTRANCE:
1. Diha sa Halaran
2. Daygon ta ang Ginoo
3. Bayan, Magsiawit Na!
4. Purihi't Pasalamatan
5. Glory and Praise to our God
 
Reading 1                                         IS 49:3, 5-6
The LORD said to me: You are my servant,
Israel, through whom I show my glory.
Now the LORD has spoken
who formed me as his servant from the womb,
that Jacob may be brought back to him
and Israel gathered to him;
and I am made glorious in the sight of the LORD,
and my God is now my strength!
It is too little, the LORD says, for you to be my servant,
to raise up the tribes of Jacob,
and restore the survivors of Israel;
I will make you a light to the nations,
that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.
 
Responsorial Psalm PS 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10
R/ (8a and 9a) Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
I have waited, waited for the LORD,
and he stooped toward me and heard my cry.
And he put a new song into my mouth,
a hymn to our God.
R/ Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
Sacrifice or offering you wished not,
but ears open to obedience you gave me.
Holocausts or sin-offerings you sought not;
then said I, “Behold I come.”
R/ Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.
“In the written scroll it is prescribed for me,
to do your will, O my God, is my delight,
and your law is within my heart!”
R/ Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
I announced your justice in the vast assembly;
I did not restrain my lips, as you, O LORD, know.
R/ Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
 
Reading 2                             1 COR 1:1-3
Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,
and Sosthenes our brother,
to the church of God that is in Corinth,
to you who have been sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be holy,
with all those everywhere who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
their Lord and ours.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
 
Alleluia                                  Jn 1:14a, 12a
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us.
To those who accepted him,
he gave power to become children of God.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel                                  JN 1:29-34
John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said,
“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.
He is the one of whom I said,
‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me
because he existed before me.’

I did not know him,
but the reason why I came baptizing with water
was that he might be made known to Israel.”
John testified further, saying,
“I saw the Spirit come down like a dove from heaven
and remain upon him.
I did not know him,
but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me,
‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and remain,
he is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’
Now I have seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”
 
OFFERTORY:
1. Nagahalad Kami
2. Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios
3. Kapuri-puri Ka
4. Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad
5. Take and Receive
6. Prayer for Generosity
 
COMMUNION:
1. Dios Nia Ko
2. Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
3. Misyon sa Tawo
4. Bawat Sandali
5. Tubig ng Buhay
6. Huwag kang Mangamba
7. Sa'yo Lamang
8. Lead Me Lord
9. Here I am Lord
 
RECESSIONAL:
1. Ang Atong Tulubagon
2. Ang Tawag
3. Pananagutan
4. All the Ends of the Earth

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year 2 Cycle C - August 7, 2022

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The readings for 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C advise us to be prepared for we do not know when our time to move from this world to the next will come. In the first reading speaks of how the Passover came suddenly. The psalm sings of how God rescues us. In the second reading we are reminded of the promise of eternal life. In the gospel Jesus tells us to be vigilant, like servants awaiting the return of their master. The end will come like a thief in the night.

 

Entrance:
1.    Mao Kini ang Panaghinigugmaay
2.    Pag-inambitay
3.    Mag-ambahan Kita
4.    Bayan Magsiawit na
5.    Bayan, Umawit
6.    Dinggin Mo
7.    Halina at Lumapit
8.    Pag-alaala
9.    Pagmamahal sa Panginoon
10.  City of God
11.  Come with Praise
12.  For you are my God
13.  Glory and Praise to our God
14.  Seek the Lord
 
First Reading                              Wis 18:6-9
The night of the passover was known beforehand to our fathers,
 that, with sure knowledge of the oaths in which they put their faith,
 they might have courage.
 Your people awaited the salvation of the just
 and the destruction of their foes.
 For when you punished our adversaries,
 in this you glorified us whom you had summoned.
 For in secret the holy children of the good were offering sacrifice
 and putting into effect with one accord the divine institution.
 
Responsorial Psalm             Ps 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22
R. (12b) Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
Exult, you just, in the LORD;
 praise from the upright is fitting.
Blessed the nation whose God is the LORD,
 the people he has chosen for his own inheritance.
R. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him,
 upon those who hope for his kindness,
To deliver them from death
 and preserve them in spite of famine.
R. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
Our soul waits for the LORD,
 who is our help and our shield.
May your kindness, O LORD, be upon us
 who have put our hope in you.
R. Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.
 
Second Reading            Heb 11:1-2, 8-19
Brothers and sisters:
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for
and evidence of things not seen.
Because of it the ancients were well attested.
 
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place
that he was to receive as an inheritance;
he went out, not knowing where he was to go.
By faith he sojourned in the promised land as in a foreign country,
dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs of the same promise;
for he was looking forward to the city with foundations,
whose architect and maker is God.
By faith he received power to generate,
even though he was past the normal age
—and Sarah herself was sterile—
for he thought that the one who had made the promise was
trustworthy.
So it was that there came forth from one man,
himself as good as dead,
descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky
and as countless as the sands on the seashore.
 
All these died in faith.
They did not receive what had been promised
but saw it and greeted it from afar
and acknowledged themselves to be strangers and aliens on earth,
for those who speak thus show that they are seeking a homeland.
If they had been thinking of the land from which they had come,
they would have had opportunity to return.
But now they desire a better homeland, a heavenly one.
Therefore, God is not ashamed to be called their God,
for he has prepared a city for them.
 
By faith Abraham, when put to the test, offered up Isaac,
and he who had received the promises was ready to offer his only son,
of whom it was said,
“Through Isaac descendants shall bear your name.”
He reasoned that God was able to raise even from the dead,
and he received Isaac back as a symbol.
 
Or
 
Heb 11:1-2, 8-12
Brothers and sisters:
Faith is the realization of what is hoped for
and evidence of things not seen.
Because of it the ancients were well attested.
 
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place
that he was to receive as an inheritance;
he went out, not knowing where he was to go.
By faith he sojourned in the promised land as in a foreign country,
dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs of the same promise;
for he was looking forward to the city with foundations,
whose architect and maker is God.
By faith he received power to generate,
even though he was past the normal age
—and Sarah herself was sterile—
for he thought that the one who had made the promise was
trustworthy.
 So it was that there came forth from one man,
himself as good as dead,
descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky
and as countless as the sands on the seashore.
 
Alleluia           Mt 24;42a, 44
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Stay awake and be ready!
For you do not know on what day your Lord will come.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel          Lk 12:32-48
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Do not be afraid any longer, little flock,
for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom.
Sell your belongings and give alms.
Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out,
an inexhaustible treasure in heaven
that no thief can reach nor moth destroy.
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.
 
“Gird your loins and light your lamps
and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding,
ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.
Blessed are those servants
whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. 
Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,
have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.
And should he come in the second or third watch
and find them prepared in this way,
blessed are those servants.
Be sure of this:
if the master of the house had known the hour
when the thief was coming,
he would not have let his house be broken into.
You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect,
the Son of Man will come.”
 

Then Peter said,
“Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?”
And the Lord replied,
“Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward
whom the master will put in charge of his servants
to distribute the food allowance at the proper time?
Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so.
Truly, I say to you, the master will put the servant
in charge of all his property.
But if that servant says to himself,
‘My master is delayed in coming,’
and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants,
to eat and drink and get drunk,
then that servant’s master will come
on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour
and will punish the servant severely
and assign him a place with the unfaithful.
That servant who knew his master’s will
but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will
shall be beaten severely;
and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will
but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating
shall be beaten only lightly.
Much will be required of the person entrusted with much,
and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.”
 
Or
 
Lk 12:35-40
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Gird your loins and light your lamps
and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding,
ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.
Blessed are those servants
whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.
Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,
have the servants recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.
And should he come in the second or third watch
and find them prepared in this way,
blessed are those servants.
Be sure of this:
if the master of the house had known the hour
when the thief was coming,
he would not have let his house be broken into.
You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect,
the Son of Man will come.”
 
Offertory:
1.    Ania ang among mga Gasa
2.    Aning King mga Gasa
3.    Dawata, O Ginoo
4.    Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan
5.    Narito Ako
6.    Dwelling Place
7.    Earthen Vessel
 
Communion:
1.    Ang Kaayo sa Ginoo
2.    Gugma ang Dios
3.    Gugma’g Paglaum
4.    Ang kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
5.    Awit ng Paghahangad "Ikaw ang LAGING hanap"
6.    Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino) Empasis on Stanza 2.
7.    Hiram sa Diyos
8.    Huwag Kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan, Francisco)
9.    Huwag Limutin (Aquino)
10.  H’wag Mangamba (Francisco)
11.  Manalaig Ka (Perez)
12.  O Diyos, Iniibig Kita (Rodrigo, Hontiveros)
13.  Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
14.  Paghahandog (San Andres)
15.  Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio,Hontiveros)
16.  Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
17.  Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Arboleda, Francisco)
18.  Panalaging Maging Bukas Palad (Rodrigo, Ramirez)
19.  Pananalig (Borres, Francisco)
20.  Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
21.  Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena, Hontiveros)
22.  Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que)
23.  Sa ‘Yo Lamang (Borres, Gan, Francisco)
24.  Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros) Stanza 3 ang priority.
25.  Tanging Yaman (Gan, Francisco)
26.  Come to Me (Francisco) Stanza 2 ang priority.
27.  Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte)
28.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
29.  Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
30.  God of Silence (Francisco)
31.  How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (Aquino)
32.  I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
33.  In Him Alone (Francisco)
34.  On Eagle’s Wings
35.  One Thing I Ask (Tirol)
36.  Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
37.  Prayer of St. Francis (Temple)
38.  Seek Ye First
39.  Shelter Me, O God (Hurd, Kingsbury)
40.  Take and Receive
41.  The Servant Song
42.  Turn to Me (Foley)
 
Recessional:
1.    Ang Tawag
2.    Ang Tawag sa Panahon
3.    Pag-inambitay
4.    Mapapalad
5.    Life Forevermore
6.    Faith of Our Fathers