26th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - October 1, 2023

 
Baka matigil na po muna kami sa pag-a-update dito mga kapatid at di na kaya sa panahon pati sa budget at lumalaki na ang gastusin sa school. Anyway, maraming salamat pa rin po sa mga sumusuporta at nakasubaybay dito.
 
The readings for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A focus on staying on the path of discipleship. When we do sin, we need to turn back to God. He will show us the way. It requires a humble heart to admit we have sinned and seek to get back on the right path. Christ is our model of obedience and humility.
 
Theme:

• Parable of Two Sons: The parable of the two sons highlights the theme of obedience and response to God’s call. The contrast between the two sons’ initial reactions illustrates the importance of genuine actions over empty promises.

• Repentance and Actions: The son who initially refused but later obeyed his father showcases the theme of repentance and transformation. This emphasizes the possibility of change and the significance of aligning one’s actions with God’s will.

• Hypocrisy and Self-Deception: The theme of hypocrisy and self-deception is evident as Jesus contrasts verbal agreement with actual obedience. He challenges the religious leaders’ outward appearances that mask their lack of genuine response.

• Tax Collectors and Prostitutes: Jesus’ reference to tax collectors and prostitutes entering the kingdom ahead of the religious leaders emphasizes the theme of unexpected redemption. This highlights God’s willingness to forgive and transform even those society deems less worthy.

• Belief and Transformation: The parable’s focus on the son’s eventual change highlights the theme of belief leading to transformation. This emphasizes the importance of faith that results in authentic life changes.

• Humble Acceptance of God’s Will: The son’s shift from rebellion to obedience showcases the theme of humbly accepting God’s will. This emphasizes the value of yielding to God’s plans rather than asserting our own desires.

 
ENTRANCE:
1.      Pag-inambitay (Murag isa na jud ni siya ka buwan kantahon, unsaon masibo man jud siya sa pagbasa)
2.      Bayan, Magsiawit Na! (Aquino) Stanza 2 ang priority. “Sa aba N’yang pagkatao” is so 2R.
3.      Halina at Lumapit (Habito) Stanza 3 ang priority. “Ililigtas N’ya tayo sa ating pagkakasala.”
4.      Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri (Hontiveros) Sing Stanzas 4, 5 & 6 instead of the usual 1 and 2.
5.      Pag-aalaala (Francisco) Stanza 2 ang priority. “Ang poon nating mahabagin” is so RP
6.      Seek the Lord (O’Connor)
7.      Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) Stanza 3 ang priority. “Care for Your vine.... Your vineyards are trampled, uprooted and burned...”
 
READINGS:

• First reading – Ezekiel 18:25-28: The Lord responds to those who complain about fairness. God’s ways are just. A virtuous person who turns to iniquity will face consequences, but if they repent, their life will be preserved.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 25:  Remember your mercies, O Lord.

The psalmist seeks God’s guidance and asks for instruction in truth. Remembering God’s compassion, the psalmist asks for mercy and guidance. The Lord, good and just, leads sinners and the humble in righteousness.

• Second reading – Philippians 2:1-11: Encouraged by Christ’s love, unity, and compassion, we’re urged to be of one mind, considering others above ourselves. Christ’s selflessness and humility serve as an example, leading to exaltation and acknowledgment of His lordship.

• Gospel – Matthew 21:28-32: Jesus presents a parable of two sons asked to work in a vineyard. One initially refuses but later obeys, while the other agrees but doesn’t go. The lesson highlights that actions, not words, reveal true obedience and righteousness, and tax collectors and prostitutes enter God’s kingdom due to genuine belief.

 

OFFERTORY:
1.      Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
2.      Nagahalad Kami Kanimo Ginoo (Fernandez)
3.      Narito Ako (San Andres) Stanza 2 ang priority. Dahil National Seafarers’ Sunday.
4.      Unang Alay (Magnaye)
5.      Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
6.      Take Our Bread (Wise)
 
COMMUNION:
1.      Anino
2.      Ayaw Kahadlok
3.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
4.      Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
5.      Hesus ng Aking Buhay (Aquino)
6.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
7.      Paglingap Mo, Poon (Villaroman)
8.      Sa Pag-ibig ng Panginoon (Ramirez)
9.      Come to Me All Who Are Weary (Schutte) Stanza 2 ang priority. Very good choice.
10.  Father, Mercy (Dufford)
11.  Jesus on the Cross (Go, Francisco)
12.   Now We Remain (Haas)
13.  I Hear My Name (Francisco) Very good choice din.
14.  You Are Mine (Haas)
15.  Be Not Afraid (Dufford) Stanza 2 ang priority. Dahil National Seafarers’ Sunday ang araw na ito.
16.  Lover of us all (Schutte) Stanza 5 ang priority.
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.      Kinsa?
2.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
4.      Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
5.      Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) Stanza 2 ang priority.
6.      Mapapalad (Ramirez)
7.      Sa Langit ay Higit ang Ganda sa Ganda (Perez, Ramirez)
8.      Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
9.      Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
10.  Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide) Stanzas 2 and 3 ang priorities. “for those who have walked astray”
11.  Magnificat (Haas)
 
Have a blessed week everyone…. Sana’y makatulong itong aming suggestions para sa mga choir ninyo 😊