Suggested Mass Line-up for January 15, 2012

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Feast of Santo Niño

Isang taon na rin ang nakaraan simula ng simulan kong gumawa ng gabay ng mga kanta sa Misa. Iilan sa inyo ay masasabi kong naging kaibigan ko na rin dahil sa blog na ito. Gaya nina Ate Nini ng Trento, Agusan del Sur, Duffy Mark Cabanas ng Pampanga, Juyjuy Libang ng Davao City at ni Kuya Troy Fredrick Lim ng Cavite. Masasabi kong naging matagumpay itong apostolado ko dahil iilan sa inyo ay nag-email at nagpahayag ng pasasalamat sa ginawa kong ito. Nakatataba po ng puso iyon. Minsan ay tinatamad akong gumawa nito pero iniisip kung nag-aantay kayo sa mga post ko na siyang nagbibigay lakas sa akin para ipagpatuloy ito.

            Hindi naman lingid sa inyo ang karamdaman ko at ipinagpasalamat ko ang mga dasal na inialay n’yo sa akin gaya ni Ate Norma ng Cagayan de Oro. Salamat po. Sana nga po ay tuluyan na akong gagaling. Ipagdasal po ninyo na sana’y makaipon na ako ng halagang kinakailangan ko para sa aking Colonoscopy sa darating na Marso (kung papalarin). Maraming salamat po uli sa inyong lahat. Sana’y magkaroon pa ako ng maraming kaibigan dito,

            Heto na po ang aking mga suhestiyong kanta para sa darating na linggo… Viva! Pit Señor!

Entrance:

1.      Lungsod nga Balaan

2.      Kon Magkatigum Ta

3.      Saulogon ta Karon

4.      Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)

5.      Halina at Lumapit (Habito)

6.      Magnificat (Haas)

7.      Come with Praise (Schutte)

Kyrie:

1.      O Ginoo Kaloy-I Kami (Fernandez)

2.      Ginoo Kaloy-I Kami

3.      Panginoon Maawa Ka (Francisco)

4.      Lord, Have Mercy (Francisco-Reyes)

Gloria:

1.      Himaya sa Dios (Cinches)

2.      Himaya sa Dios (Hontiveros)

3.      Papuri sa Dios (Francisco-Reyes-Torres)

4.      Glory to God (Francisco-Agatep)

First Reading:

Isaiah 9:1-6

Son is given 

1. The people who walk in darkness have seen a great light
2. A light has dawned on those who live in the land of shadow and death.
3. For the yoke of their burden…
4. For a child is born to us.

Responsorial Psalm:

Psalm 97:1-6

All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God. 

Second Reading:

Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18 Blessings in Jesus

1. Blessed be God, the Father of Christ Jesus our Lord
2. …to be His sons and daughters through Jesus Christ
3. May the God of Christ Jesus ou Lord, the Father of Glory, reveal himself to you and give you a spirit of wisdom
4. May He enlightens your inner version

Alleluia:

1. Aleluya, Lamdag Ka
2. Salamat Sa Dios (Hontiveros)
3. Aleluya Kami ay Gawin Mong Daan (Francisco)
4. Thy Words
5. Seek Ye First

Gospel:

Mark 10:13-16 or Matthew 18:1-5, 10 Like a child

1. Let the children come to Me
2. The kingdom of God belong to such as these

Reflection/Homily by Fr. Jessie:

Today, we celebrate the Feast of Sto. Niňo. An image and reality of a Christian God that let him be experienced as a child to teach us a lot of things but let me share two important things to attain eternal life.

First, the Lord teaches us the value of humility.
The world around us tells us that to be great means to be wealthy, well known or popular, to be pretty, to be handsome, to receive a lot of rewards and degrees on one’s field of expertise, etc.. However, the Lord tells us of another thing. To be the greatest is to be humble like a child. To be humble like a child is a prerequisite to eternal life.

Jesus, himself exemplifies this by emptying himself of being God by becoming a man. Why? God’s way of telling our very own consciousness that humility is an important ingredient in becoming great because He is the Greatest. Another thing, humility as an integral factor of seeing the truth that lies within experiences, people and faith. A child surely will tell you who really you are. Quite and simple. Provided this child is beyond the influence of adult that somehow blurred one’s insight to accommodate compromises and malice.

Second, never despise any of these little ones.
Infants and children are symbols of innocence, defenseless, downtrodden, and the have-nots. Despising anyone is not a Christian teaching but to despise any of these little ones will be punished more. It is adding insult to injury. An old friend once told me, despised anyone but never the poor because the little integrity left from them will be taken away. Once the little they have is taken away, they are ready to salvage it whatever might be the cause. They can kill for it. It is scary, huh! This is one of the realities that I have discovered in this little parish who happens to be notorious on killings. Since my arrival, we have prayed for this. We have to be careful, on how and what we say to our fellow man. I believe some of the killings that have occurred here resulted from simple words that somehow or another insulted another person that harbor hatred on their heart.

These two important issues challenges us to deepen our spirituality and enliven our fellowship as Christians.

Jesus is asking us to be child-like not childish. We must humble ourselves not only before God but also before one another. Humility let us see clearly as the child sees the truth in each and everyone of us. We let ourselves be seen as the way God see us.

Despise has many forms.
It is sad to say that there are people who took and are taking opportunity to the defenseless and the downtrodden. Are we, a generation too corrupt to take advantage on the weakness of other men and women. Seeing people taking advantaged of those who are suffering from psychological imbalance. Fooling people knowing that they are nice.

One striking experience, I have encountered, when I went to manila before Christmas. Along the boundary of Laguna and Rizal provinces, I saw many children along the highways asking for alms. Somebody commented, “it is Christmas time, maybe some commuters might pity their situation, one peso or ten is not a burden for somebody to give away for a cause”. (This is just one of the indications of worsening economic situation of the country. I am not against giving. My whole life depends on your generosity). My heart is pumping, would like to burst in anger. Not because of the present economic situation but more on the degradation of one’s integrity initiated by those who should defend most these little ones. Simply, because the parents of these children let them near the highways while cars, jeepneys, buses and trucks passed by endangering their safety. Are we that desperate? Is there nothing left on us that let our children on the brink of physical and moral destruction. Or is this the reality most of us would like to believe? After several minutes, maybe after three towns of Rizal, I saw Barrangay Tanod (Village Police) waving their hands asking also for alms. Well, this is not the worst scenario that one might encounter in this world, but we should not despise any on these “little ones”. Lest by their own parents.

We pray for humility, we pray that we might not despise anyone especially the little ones. We pray that we might have the strength to defend this little once.

Offertory:

1. Mugna sa Dios
2. Diyutay Lang Kini
3. Unang Alay (Magnaye)
4. Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda-Francisco)
5. Take our Bread (Wise)
6. Dwelling Place (Foley)

Sanctus:

1. Santos (R. Villanueva)
2. Santo, Santo, Santo (Francisco-Arboleda-Torres)
3. Holy, Holy, Holy (Dufford-Schutte)

Acclamation:

1. Si Kristo atong Handumon (Cebuano version of Si Kristo ay Gunitain)
2. Si Kristo ay gunitain (Ramirez)
3. Memorial Acclamation (Marcelo-Fenomeno)

Amen:

1. Amen Pagdaygon ang Dios 
2. Amen (Francisco-Arboleda-Reyes-Torres)
3. Amen Alleluia (Bayogos)

Pater Noster:

1. Amahan Namo
2. Ama Namin (Francisco-Arboleda-Torres)
3. Our Father (Pat-Martell)

Doxology:

1. Kay Imo Man
2. Sapagkat Sa’yo ang Kaharian (Francisco-Arboleda-Torres)
3. For The Kingdom

Agnus Dei:

1. Kordero sa Dios (Pastorella version by Fr. Villanueva)
2. Kordero ng Diyos (Hontiveros)
3. Lamb of God (Folk)

Communion:

1. Ako ang  Kahayag (swak sa first reading)
2. Kini Maong Akong Lawas (Koro Viannista)
3. Hesus na Aking Kapatid (Hontiveros)
4. Halina Lumapit sa Akin (Que, Isidro)
5. Lead Me Lord (de Pano)
6. One More Gift (Francisco)

Recessional:

1. Ang Tawag
2. Tanda ng Kaharian
3. All the ends of the Earth (Dufford)

Sana’y makatulong ito sa inyo…. Hala Bira! Viva Señor Santo Niño!

Suggested Mass Line-up for January 8, 2012 (Epiphany)

Sunday, January 8, 2012
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord


What is the Epiphany?

The word "epiphany" comes from two Greek words, the preposition epi and the verb phainen, and can variously mean, "to shine upon," "to reveal," or "to appear, manifest." The verb epiphainen as well as the noun epiphaneia both occur in the Greek New Testament. For example, 2 Timothy 1:8-10 joyously declares,

God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life--not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing [epiphaneia] of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

At times the word is used to refer to the first appearing or revealing of Jesus (either His birth or the beginning of His Messianic ministry) as in the verse above, Titus 2:11, 3:4, and Luke 1:79. At other times it is the revealing and appearing of Jesus at the end of time which is in view as in 1 Timothy 6:14, 2 Timothy 4:1,8, and Titus 2:13.

Whereas most of the occurrences of epiphaneia or epiphaino carry the meaning "to reveal" or "to appear," in Luke 1:79 it means "to shine upon." In Luke 1, Zechariah prophesies that his newborn son John the Baptist will

give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on [epiphaino] those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace (Luke 1:77-79).

This passage is one of the reasons that light is so emphasized at Epiphany time, as is the case, for example, in the Orthodox Church's "Festival of Lights." It also partly explains why candles are so often used.

Here are my suggestions of songs for the mass... :)

Entrance:

1. Aleluya, Daygon ang Ginoo, swak for the Gospel
2. Atong Daygon ang Ginoo
3. Pagmamahal sa Panginoon (Hontiveros), "simula ng karunungan" in honor of the Three wise men
4. Magsiawit sa Panginoon (Isidro and Que)
5. Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford), prioritize Stanza 5 and 6
6. Sing a New Song (Schutte) prioritize stanza 2 and 3

Kyrie:

1. Kyrie (Villanueva)
2. Maawa Ka (Francisco, Reyes)
3. Lord Have Mercy (Acts and Potencies)

Gloria:

1. Himaya sa Dios (Francisco)
2. Papuri sa Dios (Francisco-Reyes-Torres)
3. Give Glory to GOD

First Reading:

Isaiah 60:1-6

Arise. Jerusalem, shine, for your light has come.

Responsorial Psalm:

Psalm 72:1-13

Lord, every nation on earth will adore You.

Second Reading:

Ephisians 3:2-3, 5-6

Gentiles are saved too.

Alleluia:

1. Aleluya Lamdag Ka, swak sa gospel
2. Salamat sa Dios (Hontiveros)
3. Sing Alleluia (Marcelo)

Gospel:

Matthew 2:1-12 relates:

1. The Wise Men wanted to pay homage to Jesus
2. King Herod meets with them and tries to trick them
3. The Wise Men finally see and visit the Christ Child
4. They gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh 
5. They avoided Herod after being told to do so in a dream.

Important Ideas: 
1. Jesus is savior to all, both Gentiles and Jew. 
2. The Magi represents the Gentiles. Gentiles too pay homage to JC. 
3. Jesus as the Light to all nations. 
4. Pro-Negritis Sunday: Attention is on the Missions to Africa. Actually, kahet saang mission.

My Personal Reflection of the Readings:

This Sunday we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. The word ‘epiphany’ comes from the Greek language 'epiphaneia' meaning 'appearance', ‘showing forth’ or ‘manifestation’. So we could say that we celebrate the manifestation of the Lord. The feast of the Epiphany originated in the third century to commemorate the first appearance of Christ (the infant King) to the entire world as Saviour. The first reading from Isaiah speaks about light shining through the darkness and the clouds—a wonderful image of describing what epiphany is trying to tell us about our Lord. Our own darkness and the clouds of our lack of understanding so often make it difficult for us to recognize the presence of God, in daily life, in the Lord Jesus, in the Church or in other people. Psalm 72 focuses on the nations coming adore the Lord. “Lord, every nation on earth will adore you” and then speaks of kings from foreign lands bringing gifts to the Lord. The Psalm in a sense introduces the Gospel of today that recounts the story of the three wise kings from the East (also called the Magi), who represent all the nations. These Magi come as seekers of the source of the light. The star is only a guide for them. On finding the source, the infant king, they are overjoyed, they confess, worship him and offer him gifts. In the preface of the Epiphany, we get a sense of the mystery we celebrate. "Today you revealed in Christ your eternal plan of salvation and showed in him as the light of all peoples". The mystery of Christ's birth, the mystery of the Incarnation, is therefore made known to all people all over the world without exception. St. Paul in the second reading speaks about the inclusive nature of salvation in God’s plan. 

The central message of the Epiphany is that Jesus is revealed to us as a light to the nations. The Magi go in search of this light guided by a star until they find the source of the light in Bethlehem. With them we too seek and recognise the child who is born to be our Saviour. Like them, we too pay homage to Christ and accept the light that Christ brings into our hearts. Since we are led to discover Christ, we are therefore called to go out and share with others the Good News revealed to us. Through our daily witness, in loving others, in forgiving them, in our faith and compassion, in our courage and perseverance, may we be like the star that guides them in their journey of faith, to seek and to discover Christ in their lives. The message we take home is two-fold: 1) We are invited today to recognize God's light, God's presence in our lives, and to let our hearts rejoice and throb and overflow because we know that God is with us 2) Consequently, we are called to go out and share with others the Good News of Jesus Christ revealed to us; to share the light that Christ has given us.

Offertory:

1. Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista), swak sa Gospel ang mga gasa nga gidala sa tulo ka hari
2. Ning Adlawa sa Kalipay
3. Pag-aalay ng Sarili (Villaldon)
4. Sumasamo Kami (Judan)
5. One Bread, One Body
6. Earthen Vessel (John Foley)

Sanctus:

1. Santos (R. Villanueva)
2. Santo, Santo, Santo (Francisco-Arboleda-Torres)
3. Holy, Holy, Holy (Dufford-Schutte)

Acclamation:

1. Si Kristo atong Handumon (Cebuano version of Si Kristo ay Gunitain)
2. Si Kristo ay gunitain (Ramirez)
3. Memorial Acclamation (Marcelo-Fenomeno)

Amen:

1. Amen Pagdaygon ang Dios 
2. Amen (Francisco-Arboleda-Reyes-Torres)
3. Amen Alleluia (Bayogos)

Pater Noster:

1. Amahan Namo
2. Ama Namin (Francisco-Arboleda-Torres)
3. Our Father (Pat-Martell)

Doxology:

1. Kay Imo Man
2. Sapagkat Sa’yo ang Kaharian (Francisco-Arboleda-Torres)
3. For The Kingdom

Agnus Dei:

1.  Kordero sa Dios (Pastorella version by Fr. Villanueva)
2.  Kordero ng Diyos (Hontiveros)
3. Lamb of God (Folk)

Communion:

1. Ako ang Kahayag, swak sa Gospel which is Jesus is the light of all the nations
2. Hiyas, sibo na sab sa ebanghelyo
3. Pagpanaw, actually i don't know how to sing this one. nakita lang nako siya sa songbook then akong gibasa iyang lyrics arang kasibo kaayo sa ebanghelyo the journey of the three kings
4. Magpuri sa Panginoon (Hontiveros)
5. Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw (Ramirez)
6. Liwanag ng Aming Puso (Tagle and Hontiveros)
7. Here I am Lord
8. Sing of Him (Dufford)
9. So the Love of GOD (Schutte)

Recessional:

1. Ang Atong Tulubagon
2. Pananagutan
3. The Work of Christmas (Arboleda)

Hope this will help... By the way those visitors outside from Philippines, please introduce yourself. I really want to know WHO YOU and WHERE YOU FROM... Hope you will spare a little time to post a comment :)