Pentecost Sunday - Year B - May 19, 2024

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The readings for Pentecost Year B clearly tell us that we need to be willing to receive the Holy Spirit and then use the gifts we receive. In the first reading we hear how the Holy Spirit came to the disciples and empowered them to share the gospel with people from different nations. The second reading tells us that it is the Holy Spirit who enables us to proclaim the gospel in unity. In the gospel Jesus breathes on his followers and enables them to forgive sins.

Pentecost Year B marks a crucial event in the Christian calendar, celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit to the apostles. Here are some key themes from the readings of this day:

• Empowerment by the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit descends on the disciples, enabling them to speak in diverse languages. This highlights the Spirit's role in empowering believers to communicate God's wonders universally.
• Living by the Spirit: Paul encourages living according to the Spirit, not the desires of the flesh. This contrast shows the transformation and guidance provided by the Spirit, leading to a life of virtue.
• Role of the Advocate: Jesus promises the Advocate, the Spirit of truth, who will testify about Him and guide the disciples into all truth. This points to the Spirit’s role in continuing Jesus' mission and revealing divine truths.
• Unity and diversity: The event of Pentecost illustrates the coming together of diverse peoples through the power of the Holy Spirit. It celebrates both unity and diversity within the Church.
• Fruits of the Spirit: The reading from Galatians lists the fruits of living in the Spirit, like love, joy, and peace. These qualities are marks of a Christian life deeply rooted in the Spirit.

The themes for Pentecost Year B guide believers in understanding their role in the Church and the wider world.

Entrance:
1.    Himaya Kanimo (Koro Vianista)
2.    Awit sa Himaya
3.    Diha Halaran
4.    Bayan Magsiawit Na (Aquino)
5.    Bayan, Umawit (Borres, Baltazar and Francisco)
6.    Pagbabasbas (Javellana, Arboleda and Francisco)
7.    Send us Your Spirit (Haas)
8.    Come Holy Spirit
9.    Send Your Spirit (Hangad)
10. Veni Creator Spiritus
 
Readings:

• First Reading - Acts 2:1-11: During Pentecost, disciples filled with the Holy Spirit spoke in various languages, astounding the diverse crowd in Jerusalem, as each heard the wonders of God in their own tongue.

• Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 104: Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.

• I praise the immensely great Lord, filled with awe at His varied creations. I rejoice in Him, knowing He renews the earth, giving and recalling life with His Spirit.

• Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:3B-7, 12-13: No one can say "Jesus is Lord" without the Holy Spirit. Diverse spiritual gifts, services, and functions come from one Spirit, uniting us as Christ's body, transcending all divisions.

• Alternate Second Reading - Galatians 5:16-25: Live guided by the Spirit, not the flesh's desires which oppose the Spirit. The flesh's acts are clear, but the Spirit's fruit brings virtues like love and self-control. In Christ, we overcome fleshly desires, walking in the Spirit's harmony.

• Gospel - John 20:19-23: On the evening following his resurrection, Jesus miraculously appeared to his disciples, who were hiding in fear. He greeted them with a message of peace and showed them his crucifixion wounds. Their fear turned to joy. Jesus then empowered them with the Holy Spirit and the authority to forgive sins.

• Alternate Gospel - John 15:26-27; 16:12-15: Jesus promised his disciples the Advocate, the Spirit of truth, sent from the Father, would testify about Him and guide them into all truth. The Spirit, speaking not independently but from Jesus' teachings, will disclose future events and glorify Jesus, revealing the deep truths that belong to both Jesus and the Father.

 

Offertory:
1.    Gasa sa Gugma
2.    O Dios Dawata
3.    Pagdaygon ka Dios
4.    Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios
5.    Unsay Among Dalhon, Ginoo
6.    Isang Pagkain, 1 Katawan, 1 Bayan (San Pedro)
7.    Paghahandog ng Sarili (Arboleda, Francisco)
8.    One Bread, One Body (Foley) “Many the gifts” is reminiscent of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
9.    Take our Bread (Wise) Stanza 2 ang priority.
 
Communion:
1.    Balaan nga Gugma
2.    Ang Kalinaw Ibilin Ko Kaninyo
3.    O Espiritu Santo
4.    O Dios Ikaw Haduol
5.    Kinabuhi Mo, Kinabuhi Ko
6.    Liwanagan Mo, Hesus (Aquino)
7.    Espiritung Banal
8.    You Never Left Me (Hangad)
9.    Let Your Fire Fall
10. Here I am Lord
11. Breath of God (Hatch & Francisco)
12. The Presence of Jesus (Haas): Stanza 5 ang priority
 
Recessional:
1.    Ang Tawag
2.    Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.    Ang Tawag sa Panahon
4.    Diocesan Shared Vision
5.    Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, and Go)
6.    Bayan ng Dios
7.    Pilgrim’s Theme (Go & Francisco)
8.    We are Yours
9.    Live by the Spirit.
10. I Will Sing (Francisco) dapat may chant yung “mamaye”
 
 

Ascencion Sunday - Year B - May 12, 2024

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The readings for the The Ascension of the Lord for Year B encourage us to being open to the Holy Spirit and willing to spread the Good News. The first reading tells of Jesus' ascent into heaven and his promise to send the Holy Spirit. The second reading asks for the Holy Spirit to come to us so we can declare the kingship of Jesus Christ. And in the gospel, Jesus gives us the Great Commission, to go and spread the gospel.

The readings for the Feast of the Ascension Year B cover key aspects of Christian faith and mission. Here are some themes from these readings:

• Awaiting the Holy Spirit: Jesus instructs His apostles to wait for the Holy Spirit. This shows the importance of patience and reliance on God's timing for empowerment.
• Unity and maturity in faith: Paul speaks about living in humility and maintaining peace. He highlights the role of diverse spiritual gifts in strengthening the community's faith and unity.
• Mission of evangelization: Jesus commands His disciples to preach the gospel globally. This illustrates the universal call to evangelize and spread the message of salvation.
• Signs of faith: The Gospel mentions miraculous signs that will accompany believers. This underscores the power of faith and God's active presence in the work of evangelization.
• Jesus' ascension: Jesus' ascension into heaven is central to all the readings. It signifies His divine authority and the fulfillment of His earthly mission.

These themes for the Feast of the Ascension Year B reflect the journey and responsibilities of Christians in their faith and interactions with the world.

Entrance:
1.      Diha sa Halaran
2.      Awit sa Himaya
3.      Mag-ambahan Kita
4.      Magsiawit sa Panginoon (Isidro and Que)
5.      Bayan, Umawit (Borres, Baltazar, and Francisco)
6.      Purihin ang Panginoon (Isidro and Ramirez)
7.      Sing a new song (Schutte). Don’t forget to replace “Yahweh’s people” to “O God’s people.”
8.      Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)
9.      Play before the Lord (Dufford) Stanza 2 ang priority.
10.  Lover of us all (Schutte)
 

Readings:

• First Reading - Acts 1:1-11: Jesus, after His resurrection, instructed the apostles to await the Holy Spirit in Jerusalem, promising them power to witness globally. He then ascended into heaven, affirming His eventual return.
• Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 47: God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. Clap and shout joyfully for God, the supreme ruler, as He ascends His throne amid cheers and trumpets. He reigns over all nations and sits on His sacred throne.

• Second Reading - Ephesians 1:17-23: Paul prays for believers to receive wisdom and revelation to know God fully, understanding their hope, inheritance, and the immense power granted to them, the same power that raised Christ.
• Alternate Second Reading for Year B - Ephesians 4:1-13: Paul urges believers to live humbly and gently, preserving unity and peace. Christ, who descended and ascended, bestowed gifts, appointing some as church leaders to mature and unify the faithful.
• Gospel - Mark 16:15-20: Jesus commanded His disciples to spread the gospel to the world, promising salvation to believers baptized and condemnation to non-believers. He assured that miraculous signs would follow believers, including exorcising demons, speaking new languages, and healing the sick. After these instructions, Jesus ascended to heaven. The disciples faithfully preached everywhere, with Jesus confirming their words through signs.

Offertory:
1.      Dios Nia Ko
2.      O Dios Dawata
3.      Diyutay Lang Kini
4.      Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios
5.      Narito Ako (San Andres)
6.      Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
7.      Unang Alay (Magnaye)
8.      Dwelling Place (Foley)
9.      How shall I sing to God (Haas)
10.  One Bread, One Body (Foley)
11.  Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda) “That I do Your most holy will”
 
Communion:
1.      O Dios Ikaw Haduol
2.      Mao Kining Akong Lawas
3.      Way Sukod ang Pagmahal
4.      Kaibigan, kapanalig (Ofrasio & Hontiveros)
5.      Pagsibol (Aquino)
6.      Kaibigan “’Di ka nag-iisa, kasama mo ako”
7.      Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon & Abad-Santos)
8.      Huwag kang Mangamba (Pagsanghan & Francisco)
9.      Tubig ng Buhay (Valdellon)
10.  Far Greater Love (Go & Francisco)
11.  Here in this Place (Haas)
12.  I am the Bread of Life (Toolan)
13.  Here I am Lord (Schutte)
 
Recessional:
1.      Kinsa?
2.      Ang atong Tulubagon
3.      Humayo’t Ihayag
4.      O Bayan ng Dios (Aquino)
5.      All my days (Schutte & Murray)
6.      I will sing forever (Francisco)