Weekend Worship Aid

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Processional Hymn
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (Thomerson)

Refrain: Christ Jesus, Victor! Christ Jesus, Ruler! Christ Jesus, Lord, and Redeemer!
 

1. To Jesus Christ, our sov'reign King, who is the world's salvation, all praise and homage do we bring and thanks and adoration.


2. Your reign extend, O King benign, to ev'ry land and nation; for in your kingdom, Lord divine, alone we find salvation.


3. To you and to your Church, great King, we pledge our heart's oblation until before your throne we sing in endless jubilation. 

  

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Introductory Rite
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.

Penitential Act
Priest: Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

People: I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (strike chest 3x) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

-AND/OR-

Priest/Deacon: You were sent to heal the contrite of heart. Kyrie eleison. People: Kyrie eleison.

Priest/Deacon: You were sent to call sinners. Christe eleison.
People: Christe eleison.

Priest/Deacon: You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us: Kyrie eleison.
People: Kyrie eleison.

Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
People: Amen.
 

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Gloria

Mass of St. Ann (Bolduc)

Refrain: Glory! Glory to God in the highest. Glory! Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. 

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord, Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
 

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First Reading [Ez 34:11-12, 15-17]

Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will look after and tend my sheep. As a shepherd tends his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so will I tend my sheep. I will rescue them from every place where they were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. I myself will pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest, says the Lord GOD. The lost I will seek out, the strayed I will bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, but the sleek and the strong I will destroy, shepherding them rightly.

As for you, my sheep, says the Lord GOD, I will judge between one sheep and another, between rams and goats.

The word of the Lord.   Thanks be to God.
 

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Responsorial Psalm [Ps 23:1-2, 2-3, 5-6]
Psalm 23: Lord, You Are My Shepherd (Gelineau)

Refrain: My shepherd is the Lord, nothing indeed shall I want.
 

1. Lord, you are my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Fresh and green are the pastures where you give me repose. Near restful waters you lead me, to revive my drooping spirit.


2. You guide me along the right path; you are true to your name. If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear. You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me comfort.


3. You have prepared a banquet for me in the sight of my foes. My head you have anointed with oil, my cup is overflowing.

 

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Second Reading [1 Cor 15:20-26, 28]

Brothers and sisters: Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man. For just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to life, but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at his coming, those who belong to Christ; then comes the end, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he has destroyed every sovereignty and every authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. When everything is subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be all in all.

The word of the Lord.   Thanks be to God.
 

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Gospel Reading [Mt 25:31-46]

A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew.   +Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?' And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did for me.' Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me.' Then they will answer and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?' He will answer them, 'Amen, I say to you, 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."

The Gospel of the Lord.   Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ.
 

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Homily
 

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Nicene Creed

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful
...Lord, hear our prayer.
 

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Offertory Hymn
The King Of Love My Shepherd Is (Baker)
 

1. The King of love my shepherd is, whose goodness fails me never; I nothing lack if I am his and he is mine forever.


2. Where streams of living water flow, my ransomed soul he's leading, and, where the verdant pastures grow, with food celestial feeding.


3. Confused and foolish oft I strayed, but yet in love he sought me, and on his shoulder gently laid, and home, rejoicing, brought me.

 

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Liturgy of the Eucharist
Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Priest: (Prayer over the offerings)
People:  Amen

Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right and just.

Priest: ...as with one voice, we acclaim:
People (sung): Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Priest: The mystery of faith.
People (sung): We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again, until you come again.

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.
People (sung): Amen.

Priest: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:
People: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Priest: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
People: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

+Sign of peace+

People (sung):
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
 

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​​​​​​Communion Hymn
Whatsoever You Do (Jabusch)

Refrain: Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me.
 

1. When I was hungry, you gave me to eat; when I was thirsty you gave me to drink. Now enter into the home of my Father.


2. When I was homeless, you opened your door; when I was naked, you gave me your coat. Now enter into the home of my Father.


3. When I was weary, you helped me find rest; when I was anxious, you calmed all my fears. Now enter into the home of my Father.

 

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Communion Hymn
Worthy Is The Lamb (Manalo)

Refrain: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive honor and glory. Worthy are the ones who believe to receive the goodness of God.
 

1. Worthy are you, O Paschal Lamb. Wisdom and strength belong now to you. You laid down your life and died upon the cross: we've become a people of hope.


2. Worthy are you, O Bread of Life. Salvation and joy belong now to us. By conquering death and rising to new life, we've become a people of praise.


3. Worthy are you, O Risen Christ. Wonders and signs, revealing your might. Your power and glory shines upon our lives: we've become a light for the world.

     

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Concluding Rites

Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
Priest or Deacon: Go forth, the Mass is ended.
People: Thanks be to God.
 

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Recessional Hymn
Crown Him with Many Crowns (Bridges)
 

1. Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne. Hark! How the heav'nly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake my soul and sing of him who set us free, and hail him as your heav'nly King through all eternity.


2. Crown him the Lord of life, who triumph o'er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save. His glories now we sing, who died and rose on high, who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.


3. Crown him the Lord of love behold his hands and side, rich wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified. No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight, but downward bends his burning eye at mysteries so bright.

 

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