5th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - February 5, 2023

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The readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time focus on evangelization and service. The first reading tells us that when we care for those in need, the darkness in our lives will turn to light. The second reading helps us remember that we do not rely on our own wisdom when we speak and act, but on God. And the gospel tells us that we should boldly spread the Light of Christ throughout the world.
Our theme for this week:
·         Evangelization
·         Works of mercy
·         Justice
 
Entrance:
1.      Diha sa Halaran
2.      Daygon ta ang Ginoo
3.      Awit ng Pasasalamat (Hontiveros)
4.      Pag-aalaala (Francisco) Prioritize Stanza 2.
5.      All I ask of you (Norbet)
6.      Blest be the Lord (Schutte)
 
Reading 1                 Is 58:7-10
Thus says the LORD:
Share your bread with the hungry,
shelter the oppressed and the homeless;
clothe the naked when you see them,
and do not turn your back on your own.
Then your light shall break forth like the dawn,
and your wound shall quickly be healed;
your vindication shall go before you,
and the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.
Then you shall call, and the LORD will answer,
you shall cry for help, and he will say: Here I am!
If you remove from your midst
oppression, false accusation and malicious speech;
if you bestow your bread on the hungry
and satisfy the afflicted;
then light shall rise for you in the darkness,
and the gloom shall become for you like midday.
 
Responsorial Psalm                      Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
R. (4a) The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
or:
R. Alleluia.
Light shines through the darkness for the upright;
he is gracious and merciful and just.
Well for the man who is gracious and lends,
who conducts his affairs with justice.
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
or:
R. Alleluia.
He shall never be moved;
the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance.
An evil report he shall not fear;
his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
or:
R. Alleluia.
His heart is steadfast; he shall not fear.
Lavishly he gives to the poor;
His justice shall endure forever;
his horn shall be exalted in glory.
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
or:
R. Alleluia.
 
Reading 2                             1 Cor 2:1-5
When I came to you, brothers and sisters,
proclaiming the mystery of God,
I did not come with sublimity of words or of wisdom.
For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you
except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
I came to you in weakness and fear and much trembling,
and my message and my proclamation
were not with persuasive words of wisdom,
but with a demonstration of Spirit and power,
so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom
but on the power of God.
 
Alleluia                                  Jn 8:12
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel                                   Mt 5:13-16
Jesus said to his disciples:
"You are the salt of the earth.
But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned?
It is no longer good for anything
but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
You are the light of the world.

A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket;
it is set on a lampstand,
where it gives light to all in the house.
Just so, your light must shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds
and glorify your heavenly Father."
 
Offertory:
1.     Gasa sa Gugma (Koro Viannista)
2.     Diyutay lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
3.     Dios Nia Ko
4.     Narito Ako (San Andres) Prioritize stanza 2
5.     Mula Sa’Yo (Francisco)
6.     Paghahandog ng Sarili
7.     Dwelling Place (Foley)
8.     Earthen Vessels (Foley)
 
Communion:
1.     Gugma’g Paglaum (Fernandez)
2.     Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
3.     Natawag Ko na Ikaw
4.     O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
5.     Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
6.     Pagsibol (Aquino)
7.     Gabing Kulimlim (Arboleda, Francisco)
8.     Far Greater Love (Go, Francisco)
9.     God of Silence (Francisco)
10.   I Seek You for I Thirst (Valdellon)
11.   In Him Alone (Francisco)
12.   Lead me Lord (De Pano)
13.   Your Heart Today (Francisco)
14.   Here I am Lord, swak sa Gospel
 
Recessional:
1.     Kinsa?
2.     Ang Tawag
3.     Humayo’t Ihayag (Francisco, Catalan, Go)
4.     Magpasalamat Kayo sa Panginoon (Ramirez) prioritize stanza 2
5.     I Will Sing Forever (Francisco)
6.     All My Days (Schutte, Murray)
7.     My Heart’s Thanksgiving (Aquino)

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A - January 29, 2023

 
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The readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time for Year A tell us we must seek the Lord. The first reading gives us a road-map for discipleship. The psalm sings of God’s faithfulness and kindness. The second reading reminds us that the world might consider our path as a foolish one. In the gospel, Jesus gives us the Beatitudes, which lay out what it means to follow Him.
 
Consider if you are actively seeking God or if you are just waiting for something to happen. Here some themes for this week.
·         Seeking God
·         Recognizing blessings
·         The Beatitudes
 
ENTRANCE:
1.      Pag-inambitay
2.      Diosnong Magtutudlo ,
3.      Purihin ang Panginoon (Isidro, Ramirez)
4.      Halina at Lumapit (Habito)
5.      Sing to the Mountains (Dufford)
6.      Blest be the Lord (Schutte)

 
Reading 1                             Zep 2:3; 3:12-13
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth,
who have observed his law;
seek justice, seek humility;
perhaps you may be sheltered
on the day of the LORD's anger.
But I will leave as a remnant in your midst
a people humble and lowly,
who shall take refuge in the name of the LORD:
the remnant of Israel.
They shall do no wrong
and speak no lies;
nor shall there be found in their mouths
a deceitful tongue;
they shall pasture and couch their flocks
with none to disturb them.
 
Responsorial Psalm                      Ps 146:6-7, 8-9, 9-10
R. (Mt 5:3) Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or:
R. Alleluia.
The LORD keeps faith forever,
secures justice for the oppressed,
gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets captives free.
R. Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or:
R. Alleluia.
The LORD gives sight to the blind;
the LORD raises up those who were bowed down.
The LORD loves the just;
the LORD protects strangers.
R. Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or:
R. Alleluia.
The fatherless and the widow the LORD sustains,
but the way of the wicked he thwarts.
The LORD shall reign forever;
your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia.
R. Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs!
or:
R. Alleluia.
 
Reading 2                             1 Cor 1:26-31
Consider your own calling, brothers and sisters.
Not many of you were wise by human standards,
not many were powerful,
not many were of noble birth.
Rather, God chose the foolish of the world to shame the wise,
and God chose the weak of the world to shame the strong,
and God chose the lowly and despised of the world,
those who count for nothing,
to reduce to nothing those who are something,
so that no human being might boast before God.
It is due to him that you are in Christ Jesus,
who became for us wisdom from God,
as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption,
so that, as it is written,
"Whoever boasts, should boast in the Lord."

Alleluia                                  Mt 5:12a
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Rejoice and be glad;
your reward will be great in heaven.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
 
Gospel                                   Mt 5:1-12a
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven."

 
OFFERTORY:
1.      Dios Nia Ko
2.      O Dios Dawata (Koro Viannista)
3.      Ginoo Walay Sukod (Juris of MYMP) “I don’t know if pang offertory ba jud siya but the lyrics seems to be for offertory”
4.      Diyutay Lang Kini (Koro Viannista)
5.      Mugna sa Dios (Koro Viannista)
6.      Panalangin sa Pagiging Bukas Palad (Arboleda, Francisco)
7.      Narito Ako (San Andres)
8.      Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
9.      Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
 
COMMUNION:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas (Koro Viannista)
2.      Natawag ko na Ikaw
3.      Ang Kinabuhing Mahinungdanon
4.      Kalig-on sa Pagtoo
5.      Awit ng Paghilom (Aquino)
6.      Awit ng Paghahangad (Cenzon)
7.      H’wag Mangamba (Francisco)
8.      Manatili Ka (Francisco)
9.      O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
10.  Pagkakaibigan (Cenzon, Abad-Santos)
11.  God of Silence (Francisco)
12.  Here I Am, Lord (Schutte)
13.  On Eagle’s Wings (Joncas)
14.  You are mine (Haas)
15.  Your Heart Today (Francisco)
16. I Seek You For I Thirst
 
RECESSIONAL:
1.      Ang Tawag (Koro Viannista version)
2.      Kinsa?
3.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.      O Bayan ng Diyos (Aquino)
5.      I am the Bread of Life (Toolan).