5th Sunday of Easter - Year C - May 18, 2025

 The 5th Sunday of Easter Year C focuses on the growth of the early Church and Jesus’ command to love one another. These readings highlight the importance of faith, community, and the promise of a new heaven and earth.

• Spreading the Gospel: Acts 14:21-27 shows Paul and Barnabas spreading the good news. This theme emphasizes the importance of sharing our faith with others.
• Endurance in Faith: Paul and Barnabas encourage believers to remain true to the faith despite hardships. This reminds us to stay strong in our faith through difficulties.
• New Creation: Revelation 21:1-5A speaks of a new heaven and a new earth. This theme assures us of God’s promise to make all things new.
• God’s Presence: In Revelation, God dwells with His people. This theme highlights the closeness of God and His presence in our lives.
• Love One Another: John 13:34-35 emphasizes Jesus’ command to love one another. This theme is central to Christian life and shows how we should treat others.
• Glorifying God: Jesus speaks of being glorified in John 13:31-33A. This theme teaches us to honor God in all we do.
• Community Support: The early Church supported each other as seen in Acts. This theme reminds us to help and support one another in our faith journeys.

These themes for the 5th Sunday of Easter Year C encourage us to live out our faith in practical ways. They remind us of the importance of love, community, and the hope we have in God’s promises.

Entrance:
1.      Diha sa Halaran
2.      Saulogon ta Karon
3.      Kon Magkatigum Ta
4.      Pag-inambitay
5.      Huni sa Kinabuhi
6.      Pag-alaala (Francisco)
7.      Awit ng Pasasalamat
8.      Isang Pananampalataya (Santos, Hontiveros) .
9.      Sing a new song (Schutte).
10.  Praise God (Dufford, Foley)
11.  Praise the Lord, My Soul (Foley)
12.  City of God (Schutte)
13.  Come with Praise (Schutte)

Readings:

• First Reading – Acts 14:21-27: Paul and Barnabas revisited cities, encouraging disciples and explaining hardships in God’s kingdom. They appointed church leaders, entrusted them to the Lord, and shared their mission success in Antioch, emphasizing God’s outreach to non-Jews.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 145:  I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
• The Lord’s compassion and mercy extend to all, slow to anger and full of love. His works praise Him, and His followers speak of His eternal kingdom and majestic power.
• Second Reading – Revelation 21:1-5A: John describes a new heaven and earth, with the old gone. He sees a splendid New Jerusalem and hears God proclaim His eternal dwelling with people, erasing all pain and making everything new.
• Gospel – John 13:31-33A, 34-35: Jesus spoke of his imminent glorification, intertwining his honor with God’s. He shared a new commandment with his disciples: to love one another as he loved them. This mutual love among his followers would be the defining mark of their discipleship. 
  
  
  

Offertory:
1.      Gasa sa Gugma
2.      Nagahalad Kami
3.      Diyutay lang Kini
4.      Dios Nia Ko
5.      Narito Ako (San Andres)
6.      Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
7.      Sumasamo Kami (Judan)
8.      Unang Alay (Magnaye)
9.      Blessed be God
10.  Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
11.  Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
 
Communion:
1.      Gugma’g Paglaum
2.     Kini Maong Akong Lawas
3.      Kalig-on sa Pagtoo,
4.      Ang Kinabuhi sa Tawo
5.      Kaibigan, Kapanalig (Ofrasio, Hontiveros)
6.      Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pangilinan, Hontiveros)
7.      Diyos ay Pag-ibig
8.      Manalig Ka (Perez)
9.      Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
10.  Pagsibol (Aquino)
11.  Awit ng Pag-asam (Dublin-Tolentino)
12.  God of Love (Schutte)
13.  In My Heart (Francisco)
14.  One More Gift (Francisco)
15.  To Be Your Bread (Haas)
16.  The Lord’s Steadfast Love (Tolentino-Francia)
 
Recessional:
1.      Ang Tawag
2.      Pagbanwag
3.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.      Any Marian Song will do
5.      Pananagutan
6.      Humayo’t Ihayag
7.      All My Days (Schutte, Murray)
8.      I am the Bread of Life (Toolan) ang priority ay stanzas 3 and 4.
9.      Let There Be Peace on Earth (Miller, Jackson)

 

4th Sunday of Easter - Year C - May 11, 2025 (Good Shepherd Sunday)

The 4th Sunday of Easter Year C is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. The readings focus on Jesus as the Good Shepherd and how His followers are called to listen and follow Him.

• Jesus as Shepherd: Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep. This shows His care and protection for us.
• Listening to Jesus: Jesus says His sheep hear His voice. We are called to listen to His teachings and follow His guidance.
• Salvation for All: In Revelation, a great multitude stands before God. This emphasizes that salvation is offered to everyone.
• Faithful Witnesses: Paul and Barnabas speak boldly about Jesus in Acts. They show us the importance of spreading the Good News.
• Endurance in Faith: The Book of Revelation speaks of those who have come out of great tribulation. This encourages us to stay faithful despite challenges.

• Eternal Life: Jesus promises eternal life to His followers. This reminds us of the hope and reward of following Him.

The themes for the 4th Sunday of Easter Year C help us understand our relationship with Jesus, the Good Shepherd. They also encourage us to listen, follow, and remain faithful to Him.

ENTRANCE:
1.      Diha sa Halaran
2.      Diosnong Magtutudlo
3.      Mao Kini ang Panaghigugmaay
4.      Kon Magkatigum Ta
5.      Magsiawit sa Panginoon (Isidro & Que)
6.      Isang Pananampalataya (Santos & Hontiveros)
7.      Halina aat Lumapit (Santos, Hontiveros)
8.      Blest be the Lord (Schutte)
9.      City of God (Schutte)
10.  Come With Me Into the Fields (Schutte)
11.  Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte)
12.  Play before the Lord (Dufford).
13.  Sing a new song (Schutte).

READINGS:

• First Reading – Acts 13:14, 43-52: Paul and Barnabas preached to Jews and Gentiles, facing jealousy and persecution but spreading the word of the Lord. They left Antioch, filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 100: We are his people, the sheep of his flock.
• We joyfully serve the LORD, knowing He made us and cares for us. His goodness and love last forever, and His faithfulness continues through all generations.
• Second Reading – Revelation 7:9, 14B-17: I saw a great crowd from all nations worshiping before God’s throne. They are protected and led by the Lamb, who wipes away every tear.
• Gospel – John 10:27-30: Jesus promises eternal life to his followers, assuring that no one can take them from him or the Father, as they are one.

 

OFFERTORY
1.      Gasa sa Gugma
2.      Diyutay lang Kini
3.      Pagdaygon ka Dios
4.      Ang Tanging Alay Ko “’Sa ‘Yo aking Ama” connects to 2R.
5.      Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro)
6.      Paghahandog ng Sarili (Ofrasio-Hontiveros or Arboleda-Francisco)
7.      Blessed Be God
8.      Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
 
COMMUNION
1.      Misyon sa Tawo
2.      Ang Ginoo akong Magbalantay, swak for the Gospel
3.      Kini Maong akong Lawas
4.      Tungo Sa’yo (Hangad), swak for the celebration Vocation Sunday
5.      Ang Mabuting Pastol (Hontiveros)
6.      Ang Panginoon ay aking Pastol (Isidro & Ramirez)
7.      Pagsibol (Aquino)
8.      Tubig ng Buhay (Valdellon)
9.      Ama Kong Mahal (Aquino)
10.  Pag-ibig Mo, Ama (Macalinao, Hontiveros)
11.  Sa Diyos Lamang Mapapanatag (Isidro & Que) Ang priority ay stanza 3. “Pastol kang nagmamahal sa kawan”
12.  Panginoon ng Pag-ibig at Pag-asa. Emphasize Aleluya at finale.
13.  So the Love of God (Schutte)
14.  Shelter Me, O God
15.  Like a Shepherd (Dufford). Prioritize Stanzas 2 & 3
16.  Pastorale (Francisco)
17.  Valleys of Green (Schutte)
18.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco)
19.  For You Are My God (Foley)
20.  God of Silence (Francisco)
21.  Here I Am, Lord (Schutte)
 
RECESSIONAL
1.      Pagbanwag
2.      Ang Tawag
3.      Ang atong Tulubagon
4.      Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan & Go). Emphasize "Aleluya" at finale.
5.      Ito ang Bagong Araw (Isidro, Ramirez)
6.      Pananagutan
7.      Before the Sun burned bright (Schutte). Emphasize Alleluia.

8.      All My Days (Schutte) Stanza 4 ang priority.