27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - October 8, 2023

The readings for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A focus on discipleship and our choice to follow Jesus or not. In the first reading Israel is warned that they must be faithful. The psalm begs God to return to the vineyard and care for it once again. The second reading encourages Christians to continue along the path that Jesus has shown us. And in the gospel Jesus tells the parable of the tenants, who rejected the landowner.
 
Theme:

• Parable of the Vineyard: The parable of the vineyard highlights the theme of God’s ownership and care over His creation. The vineyard symbolizes God’s kingdom, and the tenants represent humanity’s responsibility to steward it.

• Rejection of Messengers: The theme of rejecting God’s messengers is evident as the tenants mistreat and kill the servants sent by the owner. This reflects the historical pattern of disregarding God’s messages and messengers.

• Sending the Son: The owner’s decision to send his son underscores the theme of God’s ultimate outreach. Sending His Son, Jesus, reflects God’s desire to restore the relationship with humanity through a new covenant.

• Crucial Choice and Accountability: The theme of choice and accountability emerges as the tenants plot to seize the inheritance. Their decision leads to severe consequences, highlighting the importance of right choices and their consequences.

• Transfer of Responsibility: The transfer of responsibility from unfaithful tenants to others underscores the theme of God’s plan for redemption. This symbolizes the transition from the Jewish covenant to the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s kingdom.

• Rejected Stone and Cornerstone: The reference to the stone rejected by the builders becoming the cornerstone illustrates the theme of God’s sovereignty. This emphasizes that God’s purposes will ultimately prevail, even if initially rejected by people.

 
Entrance:
1.      Diosnong Magtutudlo
2.      Tanang Katawhan (Salmo 46)
3.      Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano, Francisco) prioritize stanza 2
4.      Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Esteban, Hontiveros)
5.      Magnificat (Haas) stanza 2 is swak
6.      All my Days (Schutte, Murray) stanza 4 prioritize
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Isaiah 5:1-7: “: A friend cultivates a vineyard with great care but gets wild grapes. He questions what more he could have done and decides to abandon the vineyard, letting it turn into a wasteland. This vineyard is an allegory for the house of Israel, where expected justice turns to chaos.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 80: The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel.

God planted a vine from Egypt, cleared the land, and let it flourish. Then, its walls were broken, making it vulnerable to beasts and trespassers. A plea is made for divine care and restoration so that the vine, representing Israel, will thrive and its people will be saved.

• Second Reading – Philippians 4:6-9: Don’t worry, but instead bring your concerns to God through prayer. When you do, God’s peace will guard your heart and mind. Focus on things that are true, honorable, just, pure, and lovely. By following this guidance and emulating good examples, you’ll find peace.

• Gospel – Matthew 21:33-43: A landowner leases a vineyard but the tenants mistreat his servants and kill his son. When asked, the elders agree that the owner will evict these tenants and find new ones. Jesus warns that those who reject the cornerstone will lose the kingdom of God.

 

Offertory:
1.      Pagdaygon Ka Dios (E1)
2.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
3.      Pag-aalay (Francisco)
4.      Ang Tanging Alay Ko “buong buhay ko”
5.      Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda) “to fight and not to heed the wounds”
6.      Take and Receive
 
Communion:
1.      Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
2.      Hain Ka Gugma? “it’s a good choice”
3.      Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino) 
4.       Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos) Best choice. 
5.      Sa ‘Yong Piling (Castro, Villaroman) 
6.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
7.      Here I am Lord (Schutte)
8.      Now We Remain (Haas)
9.      Your Heart Today (Francisco)
 
Recessional:
1.      Pagbanwag
2.      O Rayna sa Rosaryo (since we are now on the month of Rosary)
3.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Dios (Morano, Francisco)
4.      Awit sa Ina ng Santo Rosario
5.      Stella Maris (Borres, Francisco) stanza 3 prioritize it
6.      O Bayan ng Dios (Aquino) stanza 3 prioritize
7.      Tell the World of His Love (Bellamide)
8.      Come with Praise (Schutte)
 
 

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 😊