25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - September 22, 2024

 When you ask for a line-up of songs for Sunday Mass, please be polite and courteous.

 On the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B, we reflect on themes of humility, service, and the Christian life. The readings guide us to consider how we live out our faith in practical ways.

• True Wisdom: The first reading shows the difference between earthly and heavenly wisdom. Earthly wisdom brings envy and selfish ambition, while heavenly wisdom brings peace and righteousness.

• Humility in Service: Jesus teaches the disciples about greatness through serving others. He places a child before them, showing that serving the least among us is the path to true greatness.

• Righteous Suffering: The first reading from Wisdom highlights how the righteous suffer at the hands of the wicked. It reminds us that following God may bring trials, but we must stay faithful.

• Peaceful Living: The second reading from James calls for peace and purity. It warns against jealousy and selfishness, urging us to seek peace and good deeds.

• Childlike Faith: Jesus’ example of welcoming a child teaches us about humility and trust. We are called to have faith like children, trusting God completely and welcoming others with love.

• Selfless Love: The Gospel challenges us to put others first. By serving and loving others selflessly, we follow Christ’s example and live out our faith.

• Avoiding Conflicts: James explains that conflicts come from selfish desires. By submitting to God and seeking His wisdom, we can avoid unnecessary strife and live in harmony.

These themes for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B encourage us to live humbly and serve others, reflecting Christ’s love in our actions. As we reflect on these readings, let us commit to living out these values in our daily lives.
Source: https://young-catholics.com/3390/25th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-b/
 
Entrance…
1.      Pag-inambitay
2.     Awit mga Binuhat
3.     Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban, Hontiveros) 
4.     Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros) Very good choice.
5.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco) Stanza 2 ang priority.
6.     Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri (Hontiveros) Stanza 5 ang priority. 
7.     Blest Be the Lord (Schutte)
8.     City of God (Schutte) Stanza 2 ang priority.
9.     Come with Praise (Schutte)
10.   Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford)
11.    Magnificat (Haas) Stanza 2 ang priority.
 
Readings...

• First Reading – Wisdom 2:12, 17-20: The wicked plot to test the righteous man with insults and torture, challenging his faith and patience, and plan to condemn him to a disgraceful death to see if God will protect him.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 54: The Lord upholds my life.

• O God, save and defend me. Hear my prayer. The proud and ruthless seek my life. You are my helper and support. I will praise your name, O LORD.

• Second Reading – James 3:16-4:3: Jealousy and selfishness cause disorder and evil. Wisdom from above is pure and peaceable. Wars come from inner desires. You lack because you do not ask or ask with wrong motives.

• Gospel – Mark 9:30-37: Jesus taught his disciples about his death and resurrection. In Capernaum, he addressed their argument about greatness, teaching that true greatness comes from being last and serving all, using a child as an example.

 

Offertory…
1.      Diyutay lang Kini
2.     Gasa sa Gugma
3.     Ning Adlaw sa Kalipay
4.     Paghahandog (San Andres)
5.     Alay-Kapwa (Tinio, Hontiveros) 
6.     Pag-aalay (Francisco). Stanzas 3 and 4 ang priority.
7.     Ang Tanging Alay Ko. Stanza 2 ang priority. 
8.     Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin (Francisco) A little bit Lenten though. 
9.     Dwelling Place (Foley) 
10.   Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority.
11.    How Shall I Sing to God? (Haas) 
 
Communion…
1.      Kinabuhi mo, Kinabuhi Ko
2.     Hagit sa Kristohanong Katilingban
3.     Ako ang Kahayag
4.     Ang Mabuhay sa Pag-ibig (Aquino) 
5.     Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros) 
6.     Diyos ay Pag-ibig
7.     Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros) 
8.     O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco) 
9.     Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos) 
10.   Anima Christi (Arboleda) 
11.    Be Not Afraid (Dufford)
12.   God of Silence (Francisco) 
13.   I Love the Lord (Aquino) 
14.   If I Could Touch You (Francisco) A bit Lenten, though.
15.   Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
16.   On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
17.   One More Gift (Francisco) 
18.   Only This I Want (Schutte) Best choice.
19.   The Cry of the Poor (Foley)
 
Recessional…
1.      Ang Tawag, 
2.     Diocesan Shared Vision
3.     Kinsa?
4.     Mapapalad (Ramirez) 
5.     Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
6.     Maliban na Mahulog Sa Lupa. Best choice.
7.     Life Forevermore (Ellerton, Francisco)
8.     Thank You (Hangad)
 

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B - July 28, 2024

 The 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B focuses on themes of God’s care and our unity in faith. These themes highlight God’s love and our call to live in harmony with each other.

The theme are as follows:

• Trust in God’s Care: Elisha’s miracle of feeding a hundred people with twenty loaves shows that God can provide even when it seems impossible. This theme is mirrored in the Gospel where Jesus feeds thousands with five loaves and two fish.
• Unity in Faith: Paul urges the Ephesians to live in unity, showing love and patience. He emphasizes that we are one body in Christ, sharing one faith and one baptism.
• Generosity and Sharing: The man who brought loaves to Elisha and the boy who gave his bread and fish to Jesus show generosity. Their acts of sharing were used by God to bless many others.
• Miracles and Abundance: Both the first reading and the Gospel focus on miracles of abundance. These miracles remind us that with God, there is always enough.
• Call to Humility: Paul calls us to be humble, gentle, and patient. This means putting others first and striving for peace in our communities.
• Foreshadowing of the Eucharist: Jesus feeding the crowd with bread and fish hints at the Eucharist. It shows how Jesus will later give Himself as the Bread of Life for all.

The readings for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B remind us that God cares for us deeply and calls us to live in unity and love. They challenge us to trust in His care and to share generously with others.

 
Entrance:
 
1.     Diosnong Magtutudlo, “aron lamang mabuhi sa imong mga hatag.”
2.     Awit mga Binuhat
3.     Pag-aalaala (Francisco) “Sa piging”
4.     Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano & Francisco) 
5.     Table of Plenty
 
Readings:

• First Reading – 2 Kings 4:42-44: A man brings Elisha twenty loaves and grain. Despite his servant’s doubt, Elisha insists they feed a hundred people, assuring them that there will be leftovers, which indeed happens.

• Responsorial Psalm –Psalm 145: The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.

All of God’s creations thank Him. God provides food in the right season, satisfying all desires. He is just, holy, and close to all who truthfully call upon Him.

• Second Reading – Ephesians 4:1-6: Live worthily of your divine call with humility, gentleness, and patience, showing love and unity. Maintain peace, as we are united under one Lord, faith, baptism, and Father.

• Gospel – John 6:1-15: When a large crowd gathered, Jesus took five loaves of bread and two fish, gave thanks, and miraculously fed thousands of people. After everyone had eaten and was satisfied, the disciples collected twelve baskets of leftover fragments.

 

Offertory:
1.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios, “gikan sa imong kamanggihatagon, nadawat namo kini…”
2.     Uban Ning Pan ug Bino
3.     Gasa sa Gugma
4.     Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
5.     Pag-aalay (Francisco)
6.     One Bread, One Body (Foley) Best Choice.
7.     Christify (Francisco & Reyes)
8.     Take our Bread (Wise)
 
Communion:
1.     Kini Mao’ng Akong Lawas, “dawata kini… langitnong kalan-on”
2.     Magsaulog Kita Karon, “Sa kauhaw ug kagutom, ang Ginoo nagapakaon.”
3.     Ito ang Aking Katawan (Isidro & Ramirez)
4.     Tinapay ng Buhay (Atienza, Borres & Francisco) 
5.     Say the Word (Torres & Pantig-de Jesus)
6.     I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
 
Recessional:
1.     Ang Tawag
2.     Tanda ng Kaharian
3.     I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
 
 

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - August 27, 2023

Big thanks to those who supported us always especially to Robert Ronquillo of Holy Family Parish, Kalaklan, Olongapo City.
 
The readings for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A remind us that God’s wisdom is not the same as our own wisdom. In the first reading we hear that God has the power to remove the mighty from their positions of leadership. In the second reading Paul tells us that we cannot know the mind of God, as his wisdom and knowledge are beyond us. And in the gospel s that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus declares that this is a revelation from the Father.
 

• Authority: In this passage, Jesus engages His disciples in a conversation about His identity. He asks them who people say He is and then asks them directly who they believe Him to be. Through this dialogue, Jesus affirms His authority as the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

• Faith: Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, demonstrates a significant act of faith. This confession reveals Peter’s recognition of Jesus’ divine nature and purpose.

• Prayer: Jesus’ response to Peter’s confession highlights the role of divine revelation in understanding spiritual truths. He acknowledges that Peter’s confession was revealed to him by the Father in heaven, emphasizing the importance of prayerful communion with God.

• Primacy of Peter: Jesus’ declaration that Peter is the “rock” upon which He will build His church and that He will give Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven signifies the primacy and leadership role assigned to Peter within the community of believers.

• The Church’s Formation: The passage alludes to the formation of the Church, with Jesus affirming its future establishment based on Peter’s confession and leadership. This signifies the beginning of the community of believers that will grow from Christ’s teachings.

• Binding and Loosing: The authority to “bind and loose” granted to Peter symbolizes his role in guiding the Church by making decisions related to doctrine and discipline, highlighting the organizational structure and accountability within the early Church.

Entrance:
1.      Lungsod nga Balaan
2.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
3.      Isang Pananampalataya (Santos and Hontiveros)
4.      Seek the Lord
5.      Glory and Praise to our God (Schutte)
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Isaiah 22:19-23: The LORD declares that He will remove Shebna from his position and replace him with Eliakim. Eliakim will have authority and be like a trusted peg, honored by his family.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 138:  Lord, your love is eternal; do not forsake the work of your hands.

I thank the LORD wholeheartedly, acknowledging that He hears me. I praise Him among angels and worship in His temple. His love is eternal, and He never abandons His creations.

• Second Reading – Romans 11:33-36: The vastness of God’s wisdom and knowledge is incomprehensible. No one can fully understand His mind or advise Him. Everything originates from and exists for Him. Glory to Him eternally.

• Gospel – Matthew 16:13-20: Jesus asks who people say He is. Peter proclaims Him as Christ, Son of God. Jesus blesses Peter, declaring him foundation of His church, giving him authority over heaven’s keys.
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Offertory:
1.      Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2.      Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
3.      Paghahandog (San Andres) “Lahat ng ito’y nagmula sa Iyo” is so 2R.
4.      Panginoon, Narito Ako (Isidro and Que)
5.      Take and Receive “ All I own are thine”
6.      Dwelling Place (Foley)
 
Communion:
1.      Ako ang Kahayag (Koro Viannista)
2.      Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko (Koro Viannista)
3.      Pagkakaibigan
4.      Panunumpa
5.      One Thing I ask
6.      Here I am, Lord (Schutte) “Whom shall I send”
7.      You are Mine (Haas)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
3.      Paring Pilipino
4.      You are a Priest Forever
5.      Only in GOD (Foley)