November 2, 2023 All Soul's Day

 Commemoration of All The Faithful Departed

(All Souls’ Day)
(Paggunita sa Lahat ng Mga Pumanaw na Kristyano)

Liturgical Color: Purple or White


Short catechesis:

Please note that strictly speaking, this day is neither a solemnity nor a feast.

Kung ang Nov 2 ay pumatak sa araw ng Linggo, at dahil wala namang nakasulat na kelangan tanggalin, mayroong Gloria.

But this year, pumatak ang Nov 2 sa weekday (Wednesday). The Gloria is not mandatory for weekday commemorations of AllSouls Day.


Readings:

1R: Wisdom 3:1-9. The souls of the just are well and comfortable. Initially they will appear to be suffering, but this is superficial. In time they shall be greatly blessed, for God found them to be worthy to be with Him.


RP: The famous Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd. There is nothing I shall want.


G: The Judgment of the Nations: the story about the "sheep" being placed at God's right; the "goats" on His left. Then, "Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and gave You drink?"... "What you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for Me." And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."


Filipino:

E: Bayan, magsiawit na! ("...upang Siya ay makapiling...")


P of the G:

1. Ang Tanging Alay ko (Stanza 3 ang priority) "Ang makapiling Mo'y kagalakang lubos.")
2. Pag-aalay ng Puso (Minsan Lamang) (Nero, Que)


C:
1. Ang Kaluluwa Ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que)
2. Awit ng Paghahangad ("O Diyos, Ikaw ang laging hanap...")
3. Bawat Sandali (Gan, Francisco)
4. Kahanga-hanga (Corpuz, Hontiveros)
5. Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
6. Pagkabighani (Alejo, Francisco)
7. Sa ‘Yong Piling (Castro, Villaroman)
8. Saan Kami Tutungo (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
9. Sino Kayo? (Javellana, Que) Best choice.

R:
1. Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Morano, Francisco)
2. Mapapalad (Ramirez) Best choice.
3. Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez)
4. Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro, Que)
5. Sa Langit ay Higit ang Ganda sa Ganda (Perez, Ramirez)


English:

E: Ang dami ng maaaring pagpilian:
1. I Rejoiced (Foley) "We go to God's own home..."
2. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) swak sa RP
3. Praise the Lord, My Soul


P of the G:
1. Blessed be God
2. Dwelling Place (Foley)
3. Earthen Vessels (Foley) Stanza 2 ang priority; swak sa G.
4. How shall I sing to God? ("...my life, witnessing and giving, risking and forgiving...")
5. One Bread, One Body (Foley)
6. To Be Your Bread (Haas) “Bring us home to You”


C: Ang dami ulit:
1. Now we remain: ("Now we remain with Jesus the Christ...") Lenten, pero swak sa eschatology.
2. Anima Christi ("...that I may praise Thee with Thy saints...")

3. Breath of God (Hatch, Francisco) Stanza 4 ang priority. This is starting to be my most favorite song.
4. God of Love (Schutte)
5. How Lovely is Your Dwelling Place (Aquino)
6. I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon) Stanzas 2 and 3 ang priority.
7. In Him Alone (Francisco)
8. On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
9. This Alone (Manion)
10. Turn to Me (Foley)
11. You Are Mine (Haas)
12. Here in this Place
13. I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
14. One Thing I Ask

R:
1. Before the sun burned bright (You are My Sons) (Schutte) "I called you each by name to share My home..."
2. Save Us, O Lord (Dufford)
3. Sing to the Mountains “You have saved my soul from death”

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

We are very sorry, brothers and sisters, for not posting last week because we were busy with activities and exams. We ran out of prepaid credits for our pocket wifi. But now, here we are again, continuing with this ministry.
 
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)