1st Sunday of Lent - Year C - March 9, 2025

Lent is a short season of six weeks intended to prepare us for the great celebrations of Easter. Lent comes from the old Anglo-Saxon and Old German words for spring marked by days that lengthen. The idea of penitence and fasting during Lent may have begun in earlier, hungrier times as a means of spiritualizing real shortages of food at this time of year. 
 
The 1st Sunday of Lent Year C begins our journey through Lent. This is a time to reflect on our faith and grow closer to God.

• Faith and Confession: Romans 10:9-10 emphasizes the importance of confessing our faith in Jesus. This theme reminds us to openly profess our belief in Christ during Lent.

• Temptation and Resistance: In Luke 4:1-13, Jesus is tempted by the devil but resists. This teaches us to stand strong against temptations in our lives.

• God’s Help in Trials: Jesus’ time in the desert shows that God is with us in our struggles. We can rely on God’s help when we face challenges.

• Scripture as Guidance: Jesus uses Scripture to counter the devil’s temptations. This shows the power of God’s word in guiding us and protecting us.

 
Entrance:
1.      Tun-I Kami Ginoo
2.      Pasaylo, Ginoo
3.      Alay sa Kapwa (Esteban & Hontiveros) 
4.      Buksan ang aming puso (Tinio & Hontiveros)
5.      Save us, O Lord (Dufford)
6.      Though the mountains may fall (Schutte)
 
Kyrie:
1.      Kaloy-I Kami Ginoo
2.      Panginoon Maawa Ka (Francisco)
3.      As we Prepare
 
No Gloria
 
Readings:

• First Reading – Deuteronomy 26:4-10: Moses instructs the people to offer their firstfruits to God, remembering their ancestors’ journey, oppression in Egypt, and God’s deliverance and gift of the promised land.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 91: Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.

• Trust in God, who protects and rescues those who call on Him. He commands His angels to guard you and promises to be with you in trouble, delivering and honoring you.

• Second Reading – Romans 10:8-13: Confess that Jesus is Lord and believe God raised him, and you will be saved. There is no distinction; all who call on the Lord will be saved.

• Gospel – Luke 4:1-13: Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert and tempted by the devil. He resisted by quoting Scripture, and the devil left him for a time.
  
  
  

Offertory:
1.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
2.      Kini Mao Akong Lawas
3.      Alay Kapwa (Tinio & Hontiveros)
4.      Kung ‘Yong nanaisin (Francisco)
5.      Take and Receive
6.      Prayer of Rupert Mayer
 
Sanctus:
1. Santos (Mass 4 Villanueva)
2. Santos (Bukas Palad)
3. Sanctus (pwede yung latin chant or yung English translation)
 
Acclamation:
1.      Manluluwas sa Kalibutan
2.      Si Kristo’y Namatay (Hontiveros)
3.      Dying
 
Amen:
1.      Amen (chord of A D)
2.      Amen (Francisco, Arboleda, Reyes, Torres)
 
Pater Noster:
At your choice… If the congregation can participate to sing this, that would be better.
 
Doxology:
1.      Kay Imo Man (Chord of Am)
2.      Sapagkat
3.      For the Kingdom
 
Agnus Dei:
1.      Kordero sa Dios IV (chord of Dm-B)
2.      Kordero ng Dios (Que)
3.      Lamb of God (Folk)
 
Communion:
1.      Misyon sa Tawo
2.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
3.      Ang Tawo Niining kalibutan
4.      O Krus Kaluwasan
5.      Awit ng Paghilom
6.      Halina’t Lumapit sa Akin
7.      Maging Akin Muli (Aquino)
8.      Pagkabighani
9.      Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena and Hontiveros)
10.  Manatili Ka (Francisco)
1.      Now we remain (Haas)
2.      God of silence (Francisco)
3.      Holy Darkness (Schute)
11.  Anima Christi (Arboleda)
 
Recessional:
1.      Asin ug Kahayag
2.      Kinsa?
3.      Sinong Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
4.      Maliban sa Mahulog sa Lupa
5.      (See entrance song)
 

8th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C - March 2, 2025

 On the 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, the readings focus on important lessons about how we speak, act, and live as Christians. These themes help us reflect on our daily actions and their alignment with our faith.

• The Fruit of Words: Sirach 27:4-7 reminds us that our words reveal our true selves. Good words reflect a good heart.
• Victory Over Death: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 talks about the triumph over death through Jesus Christ. It gives us hope and courage to stand firm in our faith.
• Blind Leading the Blind: In Luke 6:39, Jesus warns about the dangers of following blind guides. We must seek true wisdom and guidance in our leaders.
• Removing the Beam: Luke 6:41-42 teaches us to look at our own faults before judging others. Self-examination leads to true humility.
• Good and Bad Fruit: Luke 6:43-45 compares people to trees, saying that good trees bear good fruit. Our actions and words should show our good hearts.
• Steadfast Labor: 1 Corinthians 15:58 encourages us to work hard in the Lord’s service. Our efforts are never in vain when done for God’s glory.

Reflecting on these themes helps us grow in our faith and live better Christian lives. By aligning our words, actions, and hearts with these lessons, we can follow Christ more closely.

 

AND HERE IS THE LINK FOR ASH WEDNESDAY SUGGESTED SONGS
https://choirmassguide.blogspot.com/2012/02/suggested-mass-line-up-of-songs-for-ash.html
 
Entrance:
1.      Pag-inambitay
2.      Daygon ta ang Ginoo
3.      Pag-aalaala (Francisco)
4.      Bayan, Magsiawit Na (Aquino)
5.      Purihi’t Pasalamatan (Esteban, Hontiveros)
6.      Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) “You have answered my plea.”
7.      Blest be the Lord (Schutte)

Readings:

• First Reading – Sirach 27:4-7: Speech reveals faults and true character. Just as a tree’s fruit shows its care, words show thoughts. Do not praise someone before hearing them speak.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 92: Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
• It is good to thank and praise the Lord, whose kindness and faithfulness are constant. The righteous flourish and bear fruit, proclaiming God’s justice and reliability.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 15:54-58: Through Jesus, we have victory over death. Be steadfast and devoted to the Lord’s work, knowing it is not in vain.
• Gospel – Luke 6:39-45: Jesus teaches that we must address our own faults before correcting others. A person’s actions reflect their inner character, just as a tree is known by its fruit.
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Offertory:
1.      Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2.      Diyutay lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
3.      Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios (Koro Viannista)
4.      Narito Ako (San Andres) Prioritize Stanza 2.
5.      Pag-aalay (Francisco) Prioritize Stanza 4.
6.      Dwelling Place (Foley)
7.      Earthen Vessels (Foley)
 
Communion:
1.      Kalig-on sa Pagtoo (Koro Viannista)
2.      Kon Magkatigum Ta
3.      Buhing Pagtoo, swak sa Ebanghelyo but literally ginakanta ni siya sa patay. Porke naandan na nga pangpatay dili na siya pwede kantahon sa lain nga kasaulogon? Same as the first reading di ba? The keyword there is NAANDAN… This song is intended for the mass not for burol or patay alone.
4.      Maging Akin Muli (Aquino)
5.      Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon)
6.      Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
7.      Pag-ibig Ko (Cenzon)
8.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
9.      Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
10.  Lead Me, Lord (De Pano)
11.  You are mine (Haas)
12.  I Seek You For I Thirst (Valdellon)
 
Recessional:
1.      Kay Kita Usa Ra
2.      Ang Tawag
3.      Kinsa?
4.      Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
5.      Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) Prioritize Stanza 2.
6.      Sino’ng Makapaghihiwalay (Anunciata)
7.      I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)
8.      Lover of Us All (Schutte)
9.      My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)