14 August TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 By J. Michael McMAHON 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 2, 2009 Psalm of the Day: Ps (77) 78 (Alstott) BB p. 110 (Alstott/Salo) CBW 164 (Currie/Gelineau) WOR 917/RS105/ LPGG 922 (French) PRM B68/PMB 694 (Guimont) RS 73/GC2 945LPMG 113 (Hunstiger) SS 558 (Kogut) PCY10 35 (Schiavone) JS 1000/LP 145 (Stewart) PCY5 56 This Is the Bread PSL B-147/SS 441 Suggested Common Psalm: Ps (33) 34 Taste and See the Goodness of the Lord Songs for the Liturgy A Living Hope (2) CBW 613/PMB 284 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (Ps) WOR 737/ WC 703/CBW 426/LMGM 67/GP 419/ MI-BB 748/RS 914/GC 853/GC2 826/ JS 477/PMB 352/WS 577/SS 1066 Awake, O Sleeper, Rise from Death (2) WOR 586/RS 729/WC 788/WS 625 *Blessed Jesus, Living Bread (G) HG 133 Bread of Life (G) GP 498,502,522/MI- BB 318,326,365/CBW 597/JS 819/GC 824 PREPARATION: music August 2009 Bread of Life from Heaven/Pan de Vida Eterna (G) GC2 803/SS 1063 Bread to Share (1,Ps) RS 927 Come to the Banquet (1,Ps,G) GC2 810/ SS 1090 Come to the Feast (1,Ps,G) RS 642/GC 503/GC2 499,734/JS 795/MI-BB 307 Draw Near and Take the Body of Your Lord (G) WOR 732/GC2 829/BB 200/ WC 613/JS 472/PMB 293/WS 497 *Eat This Bread (1) WOR 734/GP 65/ MI-BB 345/LMGM 130/RS 928/GC 838/GC2 806/CBW 602/WC 617/WS 509/SS 1072 Eternal Lord of Love (2) RS 554/GC 385/CBW 360/JS 390 Eucharistic Litany (G) PMB 310/WC 614/WS 453/GP 522 Gather Us In (1,G) WOR 665/MI-BB 302/WC 869/RS 850/GC 744/GC2 743/CBW 587/WS 695/SS 1002 Gift of Finest Wheat (1,G) WOR 736/GP 80/MI-BB 322/LMGM 136/PMB 300/ WC 629/CBW 603/RS 912/GC 815/ GC2 816/JS 803/WS 513/SS 1086 *God, Come to My Aid (E) PSL B-146/ SS 270 God Is Here! As We His People (2) RS 844/GC 741/GC2 737/JS 796/PMB 463/WC 866/SS 1010 God s Holy Gifts (G) MI-BB 358 *God s Holy Mountain (1,G) PMB 467/ WC 871/WS 693 *God s Holy Mystery (G) PMB 297/WC 621/WS 506 Holy Gifts (1,G) MI-BB 362 *I Am the Bread of Life Englert (G) PMB 321/WC 638 *I Am the Bread of Life Kaczmarek (G) WS 531 *I Am the Bread of Life/Yo Soy el Pan de Vida -- Toolan (G) WOR 738/MI-BB 338/ LMGM 133/WC 622/RS 931/GC 828/ GC2 822/WS 503/SS 1065 *I Am the Living Bread (G) MI-BB 342/ CBW 605/JS 822/GP 519 I Am the Vine, v 2 (G) PMB 436/WC 824/GP 545/WS 626 I Received the Living God (G) WOR 735/ LMGM 137/RS 913/GC 851/GC2 809/ JS 815/PMB 312/WC 657/WS 519/MI- BB 360/SS 1076 I, the Lord (G) GP 480/GC 860/JS 584/ MI-BB 689 In Remembrance of You Tate (1,Ps,G) PMB 317/GC2 819/WC 612/WS 510 In the Breaking of the Bread/Cuando Partimos de Pan del Señor (1,G) MI-BB 331/WC 624/RS 932/GC 841/GC2 843/JS 808/PMB 303/WS 505 Jesus, Bread of Life (G) PMB 295/WC 627/WS 518 Jesus, Come! For We Invite You (2) WOR 564/RS 714 Jesus, the Bread of Life (G) LMGM 141/ GP 527/JS 817/MI-BB 334 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (G) WOR 523/WC 647/CBW 596/BB 201/ RS 658/GC 540/GC2 542/JS 611/GP 694/:PMB 306/WS 529/SS 894 Let the People Praise Thee (2) LMGM 83 *Look Beyond (1,G) GP 521/MI-BB 337/GC 843/GC2 837 Lord, to Whom Shall We Go? (G) GP 663 KEY: * = Quotes or makes direct reference to one of the scripture readings or antiphons. E = Related to entrance antiphon. 1 = Related to first reading. Ps = Related to responsorial psalm. 2 = Related to second reading. G = Related to Gospel. C = Related to Communion antiphon. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, Publications Service, 90 Parent Ave., Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B1: CBW=Catholic Book of Worship III (1994). G.I.A. Publications, Inc. (GIA), 7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638: CCS=Cantor/Congregation Series; GC=Gather Comprehensive (1994); GC2=Gather Comprehensive, Second Edition (2004); HG=Hymns for the Gospels (2001); LMGM=Lead Me, Guide Me (1987); LPGG=Lectionary Psalms: Grail/Gelineau (1998); LPMG=Lectionary Psalms: Michel Guimont (1998); PCY=Psalms for the Church Year (1983, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995); PST=Psaltery (1990); RS=RitualSong (1996); SI=Songs of Israel (1971, 1983); WOR=WorshipThird Edition (1986). Liturgical Press, Collegeville, MN: BFW=By Flowing Waters (1999); PFS=Psalms for Feasts and Seasons (1990); PJ=Psalms for the Journey (1991); SS=Sacred Song (2008). Oregon Catholic Press (OCP), 5536 N.E. Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213: BB=Breaking Bread (2009); GP=Glory and Praise, Second Ed. (1997); JS=Journeysongs Second Edition (2003); LP=A Lectionary Psalter: John Schiavone (2003); MI=Music Issue (2009); PSC=Psalms and Selected Canticles (1983). World Library Publications (WLP), 3708 River Road, Suite 400, Franklin Park, IL : PMB=Peoples Mass Book (2003); PRM=Psalms and Ritual Music, Yead B (2000); SO=Sing Out (1994); WC=We Celebrate (2008); WS=Word and Song (2009). 14 August 2009

2 preparation: MUSIC *May We Be One, v 1 (1) RS 477/GC 316/GC2 322 *O Blessed Savior (1,G) PMB 308/WC 635 *O God, Come to My Aid (E) IH 55 O Living Bread from Heaven (G) PMB 546/WC 984,986 *Our Daily Bread (1,G) CBW 600 *Panis Angelicus (Ps) JS 854/PMB 543/ WC 992/MI-BB 364/WS 779/SS 1121 Praise and Thanksgiving (1,G) WOR 682/ RS 867/GC 764/GC2 754/SS 908 Praise the Lord, My Soul (1,2,G) GC 554/ RS 688 *Priestly People, v 14 (1) PMB 383/WC 740/WS 513 *Shepherd of Our Hearts (1,G) GC 829 *Shepherd of Souls, in Love, v 5 (1,G) PMB 307/WC 643 *Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless (1,G) WOR 728/MI-BB 367/WC 626/GC 840/GC2 818/JS 825/WS 500/GP 501/ PMB 296/SS 1070 Shout for Joy, Loud and Strong (2) WOR 540/GC 559 Spirit of God within Me (2) WOR 480/RS 610/GC 468 Table of Plenty (1,G) JS 793/MI-BB 310/ GP 530 The Living Bread of God (G) GC 826/GC2 841 The Song of the Beatitudes (C) CBW 523 This Holy Covenant Was Made (1,G) RS 621 We Come to Your Feast (G) GC2 814 We Who Once Were Dead (G) CBW 402 You Are Our Living Bread (G) GP 523/GC 819 You Are the Voice (2) RS 659/GC 549/ GC2 538/CBW TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 9, 2009 Psalm of the Day: Ps (33) 34 One of following settings may be used as the common psalm for this and the following two Sundays. Gusten y Vean (Cortés) GP 201 O Taste and See, vss 14 (Haugen) RS 923/GC 835 O Taste and See (Isele) LMGM 541 O Taste and See (Somerville) PMB 146, vss 1,2,3,4 Taste and See (Alstott) JS 40/BB p. 111 Taste and See (Angrisano) MI-BB 351 Taste and See (Balhoff et al) PCY6 15 Taste and See (Chepponis) SS 642 Taste and See (Connolly) GIA G3549 Taste and See (Currie) GIA G2824 Taste and See, vss 14 (Dean) MIBB 773/ RS 72/JS 37/GP 200 Taste and See (Dean/Knarr) CBW 167 Taste and See, vss 14 (Guimont) RS 71/ GC2 917/LPMG 116 Taste and See (Haugen) RS 70/GC 47/ GC2 34/PCY1 62/SS 643 Taste and See (Hillert) PMB 697/PRM B89,B142 Taste and See (Hommerding) PMB 148/ WC 397 Taste and See (Hunstiger) SS 528 Taste and See (Hurd) GP 199 Taste and See (Kreutz) PSC 39 Taste and See (Moore) LMGM 129/WC 652/WS 512/GC 814/GC2 827/CBW 610/MI-BB 328/SS 1069 Taste and See, vss 13 (O Brien) GC 837 Taste and See (Peloquin) SI 103/GIA G1664 Taste and See, vss 1,2,3,4 (Proulx/Gelineau) WOR 920/RS 73/LPGG 925 Taste and See/Gusten y Vean (Rubalcava) WS 307 Taste and See (Savoy) GIA G2548 Taste and See (Schiavone) JS 1003/LP 148 Taste and See (Talbot) MIBB 772/JS 620 Taste and See (Tate) WC 398/WS 308 Taste and See (Walker) OCP 7147 Taste and See (Willcock) JS 38/PFS 46 The Goodness of the Lord PSL B-150/ SS 420 Songs for the Liturgy All Creatures of Our God and King, v 5 (2) WOR 520/WC 892/CBW 543/MIBB 548/RS 670/GC 533/GC2 523/JS 600/ GP 672/PMB 481/WS 720/SS 892 *All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly (Ps) RS 845,926/GC 820/GC2 817/SS 1084 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (G) WOR 737/ CBW 426/GP 419/MIBB 748/LMGM 67/WC 703/RS 914/GC 853/GC2 826/ JS 477/WS 577/SS 1066 As We Gather at Your Table (1,Ps) RS 848/GC2 738/CBW 583/JS 792/SS 1006 Baptized in Living Waters, vss 1,2,5 (1,G) PMB 386/WC 741/WS 595 *Blessed Jesus, Living Bread (G) HG 133 Bread for the World (G) JS 810/GC 827/ MIBB 344/GP 528 Bread of Life (G) GP 498,520,522/MIBB 318,326,365/CBW 597/JS 819/GC 824 Bread of Life from Heaven/Pan de Vida Eterna (G) GC2 803/SS 1063 Break Not the Circle of Enabling Love (2) CBW 524 By Your Hand, You Feed Your People (1,Ps) SS 1082 Can God a Lavish Table Spread? (1,G) SS 1089 Christians, Let Us Love One Another (2) CBW 595/MIBB 425/JS 751/GP 646 *Come, All You Blessed Ones (1,Ps,G) PMB 447/WC 840/WS 683 Come, Taste and See (1,Ps) JS 818/GP 526 Come to the Banquet (Ps) GC2 810/SS 1090 Come to the Feast (Ps) RS 642/GC 503/ GC2 734/JS 795/MIBB 307 *Eat This Bread (G,C) WOR 734/MIBB 345/LMGM 130/RS 928/GC 838/GC2 806/CBW 602/WC 617/WS 509/SS 1072 Eucharistic Litany (G) PMB 310/WC 614/GP 502/WS 522 Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive (2) WC 663/WOR 754/CBW 620/RS 952/GC 879/GC2 848/JS 556/PMB 324/WS 538 *Gift of Finest Wheat (G,C) WOR 736/GP 525/MIBB 322/LMGM 136/WC 629/ CBW 603/RS 912/GC 815/GC2 816/JS 803/PMB 300/WS 513/SS 1086 God Is Love (2) CBW 473/MIBB 418,423/RS 744/GC 629/GC2 608/JS 749/GP 647/SS 886 God s Holy Gifts (G) MI-BB 358 *God s Holy Mystery (G) PMB 297/WC 621/WS 506 Holy Gifts (1,G) MI-BB 362 *I Am the Bread of Life Englert (G,C) PMB 321/WC 638 *I Am the Bread of Life Kaczmarek (C,G) WS 531 *I Am the Bread of Life/Yo Soy el Pan de Vida Toolan (G,C) WOR 738/MIBB 338/ LMGM 133/WC 622/RS 931/GC 828/ GC2 822/JS 736/WS 503/SS 1065 *I Am the Living Bread (G,C) MIBB 342/ CBW 605/JS 822/GP 519 I Received the Living God (G) WOR 735/ LMGM 137/RS 913/GC 851/GC2 809/ JS 815/PMB 312/WC 657/WS 527/MI- BB 360/SS 1076 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light (2) WOR 510/RS 651/GC 507/GC2 513/ PMB 404/WC 781/WS 566/MI-BB 523/ SS 887 In the Breaking of the Bread/Cuando Partimos el Pan del Señor (1,G) MIBB 331/WC 624/RS 932/GC 841/GC2 843/JS 808/GP 508/PMB 303/WS 606 August

3 preparation: MUSIC *Jesus, Bread of Life, v 1 (G) PMB 295/ WC 627/WS 518 Jesus, Lead the Way (1) WOR 611/RS 755/GC 642 *Jesus, the Bread of Life (G) JS 817/GP 527/MI-BB 334 *Let the Hungry Come to Me, v 2 (G) WC 628 Let Us Be One (2) PMB 388/WC 760 Let Us Break Bread Together (1,G) LMGM 135/WOR 727/GP 505/WC 616/ RS 911/GC 832/GC2 832/JS 806/PMB 313/MIBB 329/WS 504 Litany for the Holy Eucharist (Ps) WC 982 *Look Beyond (1,G) GP 521/MIBB 337/ GC 843 Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service (2) WOR 630/GC 681/GC2 668/CBW 507/ WC 933/JS 840/MIBB 591/GP 557/ PMB 508/WS 738/SS 972 Love Is His Word (2) WOR 599/RS 750/ PMB 299/WC 630 Make Me a Blessing (2) LMGM 278 *May We Be One, v 1 (1) RS 477/GC 316/GC2 322 Now in This Banquet, Adv. ref. (1) RS 933/GC 833/GC2 825/CBW 608 O Blessed Savior (G) PMB 308/WC 635 O Food of Exiles Lowly (1) WOR 729/GC 886 O God, Empower Us (2) WOR 642 O Living Bread from Heaven (G) PMB 546/WC 984,986 *O Praise the Lord, Jerusalem (C) PSL B-151/SS 375 *Our Blessing Cup -- Joncas, v 2 (Ps) GP 513/MIBB 812/JS 91 Pan de Vida (2) MIBB 340/RS 909/GC 848/GC2 811/WC 637/JS 813/GP 500/ WS 508 Praise the Lord, My Soul (Ps,G) GC 554/ RS 688 Priestly People, v 14 (G) PMB 383/WC 740/WS 597 Ps 23: My Shepherd Is the Lord (1,Ps,G) *Remember, Lord, Your Covenant (E) IH 56 Shepherd of Our Hearts (G) GC 829 Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless (G) WOR 728/MIBB 367/WC 626/GC 840/ GC2 818/JS 825/GP 501/PMB 296/WS 500/SS 1070 Spirit of God within Me (2) WOR 480/RS 610/GC 468/MI-BB 456 Take and Eat (G) GC 831/GC2 812/RS 910/CBW 611/WC 648/WS 517/SS 1087 Take and Eat This Bread (G) GC 842/ GC2 839/WC 632/WS 523/SS August 2009 The Living Bread of God (G) GC 826/ GC2 841 There Is One Lord (2) WOR 657/GP 453/ WC 598/JS 699/MIBB 512/GC 809/ GC2 796/CBW 530/RS 835/JS 428/ PMB 287/WS 493 To Be Your Bread (1,2) GP 506/JS 816/ MI-BB 321 Ubi Caritas (2) WOR 598,604/MIBB 335,419,421/RS 746,752/GC 408,631/ GC2 430,568,601/CBW 67,376/WC 810,813/JS 753,754,805/GP 364/PMB 428,430/WS 648,653/SS 813,938 Ven al Banquete (Ps) GC2 734/JS 795/ MIBB 307 *We, the Body of Christ (Ps) GP 517 Where Charity and Love Prevail (2) WC 816,820/MIBB 419/RS 747/GC 625/GC2 610/JS 756/GP 644/PMB 424,429/WS 645,647/SS 937 Where There Is Love (2) MIBB 680/CBW 631/JS 569/GP 464 You Are Our Living Bread (G) GP 523/ GC 819 *Yours Is the Day (E) PSL B-149/SS TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 16, 2009 Psalm of the Day: Ps (33) 34 See also suggestions for August 9 O Taste and See (Somerville) PMB 146, vss 1,2,3 O Taste and See (Somerville/Bramma) CBW 170 Taste and See (Asltott) BB p. 114 Taste and See, vss 1,5,6,7 (Dean) MIBB 773/RS 72/JS 576/GP 200 Taste and See, vss 1,5,6,7 (Guimont) RS 71/GC2 917/LPMG 119 Taste and See (Hommerding) PMB 148,700/WC 397/WS 180/PRM B90 Taste and See (Hunstiger) SS 528 Taste and See, vss 1,5,6,7 (Proulx/Gelineau) WOR 923/RS 73/LPGG 928 Taste and See (Schiavone) JS 1006/LP 151 Taste and See (Tate) WC 398 The Goodness of the Lord PSL B-150/ SS 420 Songs for the Liturgy All the Earth (2) WC 895/MIBB 411/JS 446/PMB 484/WS 729 *All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly (Ps) RS 845,926/GC 820/GC2 817/SS 1084 Ave Verum Corpus (G) WOR 730/RS 908/MI-BB 366/SS 1078 Baptized in Living Waters, vss 1,2,5 (G) PMB 386/WC 741/WS 595 *Behold, O God, and See the Face (E) IH 57 Bless the Feast (1) GC 752/GP 532 *Blessed Jesus, Living Bread (G) HG 133 Bread of Life (G) GP 498,520,522/MIBB 318,326,365/CBW 597/JS 819/GC 824 Bread of Life from Heaven/Pan de Vida Eterna (G) GC2 803/SS 1063 By Your Hand, You Feed Your People (1,Ps) SS 1082 Can God a Lavish Table Spread? (G) SS 1089 Come to the Banquet (Ps) GC2 810/SS 1090 Come to the Feast (1,Ps,G) RS 642/GC 503/GC2 734/JS 795/MIBB 307 Come to Us, Creative Spirit (2) WOR 566/ RS 719/GC 576/CBW 408 Draw Near and Take the Body of Your Lord (G) WOR 732/BB 200/WC 613/JS 472/PMB 293/GC2 829/WS 497 *Eat This Bread (G) WOR 734/MIBB 345/LMGM 130/RS 928/GC 838/GC2 806/CBW 602/WC 617/WS 509/SS 1072 Eye Has Not Seen (1) WC 844/MIBB 476/RS 758/GC 638/GC2 616/CBW 482/WS 672/SS 940 Gather Us In (1) WOR 665/MIBB 302/ WC 869/RS 850/GC 744/GC2 743/ CBW 587/WS 695/SS 1002 Gift of Finest Wheat (G) WOR 736/GP 525/MIBB 322/LMGM 136/WC 629/ CBW 603/RS 912/GC 815/GC2 816/JS 803/PMB 300/WS 513/SS 1086 God s Holy Gifts (G) MI-BB 358 *God s Holy Mystery (G) PMB 297/WC 621/WS 506 *Halleluya! We Sing Your Praises (G) RS 692/GC 562/GC2 529/PMB 482 *Happy Are They Who Dwell (E) PSL B-38/SS 283 Holy Gifts (1,G) MI-BB 362 *How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (E) SS 1112 *I Am the Bread of Life Englert (G) PMB 321/WC 638 *I Am the Bread of Life Kaczmarek (G) WS 531 *I Am the Bread of Life/Yo Soy el Pan de Vida Toolan (G) WOR 738/MIBB 338/ LMGM 133/WC 622/RS 931/GC 828/ GC2 822/JS 736/WS 503/SS 1065 *I Am the Living Bread (G) MIBB 342/ CBW 605/JS 822/GP 519 I Received the Living God (G) WOR 735/ LMGM 137/RS 913/GC 851/GC2 809/

4 preparation: MUSIC JS 815/PMB 312/WC 657/WS 519/MI- BB 360/SS 1076 In Memory of You (G) WOR 730/RS 908 *Jesus, Bread of Life, v 1 (G) PMB 295/ WC 627/WS 518 Jesus Is Here Right Now (G) LMGM 142 *Jesus, the Bread of Life (G) GP 527/ LMGM 141/JS 817/MI-BB 334 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You, v 4 (2) WOR 525/WC 905/GP 693/LMGM 197/MIBB 555/RS 669/GC 528/GC2 520/CBW 511/JS 617/PMB 497/WS 731/SS 901 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence (G) WOR 523/CBW 596/WC 647/BB 201/ RS 658/GC 540/GC2 542/JS 611/GP 694/PMB 306/WS 529/SS 894 Let Everyone Praise! (2) WC 901 Lift Every Voice and Sing (2) LMGM 291/ PMB 487/WC 909/WS 722 Litany for the Holy Eucharist (1,Ps,G) WC 982 *Look Beyond, v 3 (G) GP 521/MIBB 337/GC 843/GC2 837 Lover of Us All (2) GC 633/GP 643 Now in This Banquet (G) RS 933/GC 833/GC2 825/CBW 608 Now the Feast and Celebration (1) RS 853/GC 742 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts (G) WOR 605/RS 759/CBW 654/SS 1080 O Living Bread from Heaven (G) PMB 546/WC 984,986 O Lord, with Wondrous Mystery (G) PMB 309/WC 636/WS 526 Praise and Thanksgiving, v 3 (1) WOR 682/RS 867/GC 764/GC2 754/SS 749 Praise to the Lord! Praise Him! (2) LMGM 204 Priestly People, v 1 (1) PMB 383/WC 740/WS 597 Shepherd of Our Hearts (G) GC 829 Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless (G) WOR 728/MIBB 367/WC 626/GC 840/ GC2 818/JS 825/GP 501/PMB 296/WS 500/SS 1070 Sing a New Song (2) GP 670,692/MIBB 561,575/CBW 563/RS 686/GC 537/ GC2 544/WC 893/JS 607/WS 725 Sing a New Song to the Lord (2) WOR 550/RS 677/GC 521/GC2 541/CBW 566/PMB 493/WC 920/SS 692,898 Sing Alleluia, Praise the Lord (2) WOR 554 Sing, O Sing (2) GP 689/MI-BB 554 Sing of the Lord s Goodness (2) MIBB 567/GC 547/GC2 532/JS 605/GP 690 Sing Praise to the Lord (2) WOR 539/RS 687/GC 545/JS 625 Table of Plenty (1) JS 793/MIBB 310/GP 530 Table Prayer (1,G) RS 701/GC 573 Take and Eat (G) GC 831/GC2 812/RS 910/CBW 611/WC 648/WS 517/SS 1087 The Church of Christ in Every Age (1) WOR 626/RS 803/GC2 665/WC 930/JS 843/SS 979 The Kingdom of God (1) WOR 615/RS 775/GC 655/GC2 639/PMB 511/WC 939 The Living Bread of God (G) GC 826/ GC2 841 *There Is Mercy in the Lord (C) PSL B-47/SS 437 *This Is the Bread (C) PSL B-155/SS 441 Ven al Banquete (1,Ps,G) GC2 734/JS 795/MIBB 307 We Come to Your Feast (1) GC 850/GC2 814 *We, the Body of Christ (Ps) GP 517 We Who Once Were Dead (G) CBW 402 When in Our Music God Is Glorified (2) WOR 549/GC 560,561/CBW 509/WC 915/JS 624/PMB 491/SS 890 *Wisdom s Feast (1) PMB 298/WC 618/ WS 496 Word of God, Come Down on Earth, v 4 (1) WOR 513/CBW 429/RS 653/JS 449/PMB 367/WC ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 23, 2009 Psalm of the Day: Ps (33) 34 See also suggestions for August 9 O Taste and See (Somerville) PMB 146, vss 1,8,9,10 Taste and See (Alstott) BB p. 115 Taste and See, vss 1,8,9,10,11 (Guimont) RS 71/GC2 917/LPMG 122 Taste and See (Hillert) PMB 703/WS 182/PRM B91 Taste and See (Hunstiger) SS 528 Taste and See, vss 1,8,9,10,11 (Proulx/ Gelineau) WOR 926/RS 73/LPGG 931 Taste and See (Schiavone) JS 1009/LP 154 Taste and See (Willcock/Bevenot) CBW 173 The Goodness of the Lord PSL B-150/ SS 420 Songs for the Liturgy A Follower of Christ (G) LMGM 117 *All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly (Ps) RS 845,926/GC 820/GC2 817/SS 1084 *Blessed Jesus, Living Bread (G) HG 133 By Your Hand, You Feed Your People (1,Ps) SS 1082 Come, Taste and See (Ps) JS 818/GP 526 Come to the Banquet (Ps) GC2 810/SS 1090 Come to the Feast (Ps) RS 642/GC 503/ GC2 734/JS 795/MIBB 307 Covenant Hymn (1,2,G) RS 904/GC 797/GC2 798 Disciple s Song (G) CBW 505 Draw Near and Take the Body of Your Lord (G) WOR 732/BB 200/WC 613/JS 472/GC2 829/PMB 293/WS 497 God s Blessing Sends Us Forth, v 4 (2) PMB 473/WC 881/WS 701 Here I Am, Lord, I Come -- Ward, v 2 (G) WC 779/WS 631 I Am the Bread of Life Kaczmarek (G) WS 531 I Am the Bread of Life/Yo Soy el Pan de Vida -- Toolan (G) WOR 738/MIBB 338/ LMGM 133/WC 622/RS 931/GC 828/ GC2 822/JS 736/WS 451/SS 1065 *I Am the Living Bread (G) MIBB 342/ CBW 605/JS 822/GP 519 I Received the Living God (G) WOR 735/ LMGM 137/RS 913/GC 851/GC2 809/ JS 815/PMB 312/WC 657/WS 468/MI- BB 360/SS 1076 I Say Yes, Lord/Digo Sí, Señor (1,G) RS 722/GC 597/GC2 581/WS 640 I, the Lord (G) JS 584/GP 480/GC 860/ MI-BB 689 I Will Choose Christ (1,G) JS 775/GP 459/GC2 683/MI-BB 536 *Incline Your Ear, O Lord (E) IH 58 Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring (G) WC 711/ LMGM 269/MIBB 532/JS 669/PMB 357 Jesus, Lead the Way (G) WOR 611/RS 755/GC 642/GC2 632 Jesus, the Bread of Life (G) JS 817/GP 527/LMGM 141/MIBB 334 Like Olive Branches (2) PMB 333/WC 671 Litany for the Holy Eucharist (Ps) WC 982 *Look Beyond, v. 5 (G) GP 521/MIBB 337/GC 843/GC2 837 *Lord, to Whom Shall We Go (G) GP 663/ JS 641/MI-BB 348 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (2) WOR 588/MIBB 428/GP 640/RS 743/GC 622/GC2 613/CBW 625/WC 814/JS 746/PMB 431/WS 657/SS 934 Love Which Never Ends (2) JS 573/GP 465 Now in This Banquet (G) RS 933/GC 833/GC2 825/CBW 608 August

5 preparation: MUSIC Now Let Us from This Table Rise (G) WOR 625/CBW 566/WC 928/JS 411/ PMB 472 Now We Remain (G) WC 640/MIBB 506/ RS 813/GC 694/GC2 696/WS 514/SS 983 O Christ, the Great Foundation (2) WOR 618/RS 781,782/GC2 646/CBW 527/ SS 792 *O God of Matchless Glory, v 3 (G) GC 546 O Perfect Love (2) WC 677/CBW 598/ LMGM 154 Out of Darkness -- Walker (G) JS 765/ MIBB 501/GC 689/GP 574 Praise to You, O Christ Our Savior (G) JS 674/MIBB 576/RS 652/GC 515/GC2 517/CBW 442/GP 662 *Ps 19: Lord, You Have the Words (G) The Church of Christ in Every Age (G) WOR 626/RS 803/GC2 665/WC 930/JS 843/SS 979 The Church s One Foundation (2) MIBB 410/CBW 526/WC 743/GP 573/GC 661/JS 779/PMB 385/WS 593/SS 959 The Kingdom of God (G) WOR 615/RS 775/GC 655/GC2 639/PMB 511/WC 939 The Summons (G) RS 811/GC 700/GC2 687/WC 791/WS 628/MI-BB 384/SS 988 This Alone (1) GP 621/JS 689/MIBB 395 Through It All (G) LMGM 228 To Be Your Bread (G) MIBB 321/JS 816/ GP 506 *Turn to Me, Answer Me (E) PSL B-156/ SS 451 Tus Palabras, Señor (G) GP 174 Ven al Banquete (Ps) GC2 734/JS 795/ MIBB 307 We Give You Thanks (G) LMGM 140 *We, the Body of Christ (Ps) GP 517 *We Will Serve the Lord (1,2) GC 665,869 /GC2 652 What Is This Place (G) MIBB 303/WOR 709/GP 538/RS 892/GC 748/GC2 736/JS 799 When Love Is Found (2) WOR 745/WC 676/RS 942/GC 865/GC2 856/JS 568/ PMB 337/WS 549/MI-BB 679/SS 1098 Where Charity and Love Prevail (2) WC 816,820/MIBB 419/RS 747/GC 625/GC2 610/JS 756/GP 644/PMB 424,429WS 645,647/SS 937 Without Seeing You (G) GC 844/GC2 842 You, Lord, Have the Message (G) GP 173 *Your Word Is Life, Lord (G,C) PSL B-158/ SS 491 Your Words Are Spirit and Life (G) JS 18 August /MIBB ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 30, 2009 Psalm of the Day: Ps (14) 15 He Who Does Justice Will Live (Proulx/ Gelineau) WOR 29,929 One Who Does Justice (Guimont) GC2 882/LPMG 125 One Who Does Justice (Proulx/Gelineau) LPGG 934 The Just Will Live (Batastini/Gelineau) RS 33 The Just Will Live (Dean/Isele) CBW 176 The One Who Does Justice (Alstott) JS 16/BB p. 116 The One Who Does Justice (French) PRM B92/PMB 706/WS 184 The One Who Does Justice (Hunstiger) SS 497 The One Who Does Justice (Schiavone) JS 1012/LP 157 They Who Do Justice (Haas) GC 22/GC2 17/PCY3 56 Those Who Do Justice PSL B-160/SS 359 Those Who Do Justice (Mundell) GP 168 Suggested Common Psalm: Ps (18) 19 Lord, You Have the Words of Everlasting Life Songs for the Liturgy Anthem (2,G) GP 578/MI-BB 503/GC 690/GC2 681/JS 761 Arise, Your Light Is Come! (Ps,2) CBW 302 *As a Chalice Cast of Gold (G) HG 62 At the Table of the World (2) PMB 301/ WC 646/WS 501 Beatitudes (C) JS 657/GP 717/MI-BB 617 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word (2) JS 675 Blest Are They (C) GC 659/GC2 636/RS 774/MI-BB 524/CBW 522/WC 938/WS 747/MI-BB 619/SS 950 Christ s Church Shall Glory in His Power (2) WOR 616/RS 777/SS 793 Deep Within (1,G) RS 546/GC 399/GC2 419 Disciple s Song (2) CBW 505 For the Beauty of the Earth (2) MIBB 624/WOR 557/CBW 531/WC 950/GP 704/RS 697/GC 572/GC2 548/JS 642/ PMB 517/WS 754/SS 909 God the Father, Son and Spirit (1) LMGM 77 God s Blessing Sends Us Forth (1,2,G) PMB 473/WC 881/WS 701 Grant to Us, O Lord (G) WC 661/RS 558/ CBW 621/PMB 329/WS 541 *Have Mercy on Me Tietze (E) IH 59 I Was Glad, v 3 (1,G) LMGM 303 Jesu, Joy of Our Desiring (1,2,G) WC 711/ LMGM 269/MIBB 532/JS 669/PMB 357 Lead Me, Lord (C) GP 715/JS 659/MI- BB 620 *Let the Word Make a Home (2) PSL B-161/SS 339 Lord, to Whom Shall We Go (1,G) GP 663/JS 641/MI-BB 348 Not by Bread Alone (1,2,G) GC 517 Now Let Us from This Table Rise (2,G) WOR 625/CBW 521/WC 928/PMB 472 Now We Remain, v 2 (2) WC 640/MIBB 506/RS 813/GC 694/GC2 696/WS 514/SS 983 O Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit (C) WOR 620 Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens (1) WOR 529/CBW 567/LMGM 202/MIBB 553/ SS 744 Praise to You, O Christ, Our Savior (1,2,G) MIBB 576/GC 515/GC2 517/JS 674/RS 652/CBW 442/GP 662 *Ps 19: Lord, You Have the Words (1,G) Ps 25: Teach Me Your Ways (1,G) Ps 119: Happy Are They Who Follow (1,G) The Cry of the Poor (2) GP 203/MIBB 590/RS 69/GC 48/GC2 33/JS 847 The Harvest of Justice (1,2,G) GC 711/ GC2 716 The People of God (C) GC 653 The Word of God Was from the Start (2) JS 677 Turn to Me (1,2,G) JS 377/MI-BB 667/ GP 342 *Turn to Me, Answer Me (E) PSL 156/SS 358 We Are Called (2,G) RS 820/GC 718/ GC2 710/WC 778/WS 621/MI-BB 593/ SS 948 We Shall Not Be Silent (2,G) GP 559/JS 665 What Does the Lord Require (1,G) WOR 624/RS 785 Word of God, Come Down on Earth (2) WOR 513/CBW 429/RS 653/JS 449/ WC 708/PMB 367 Word of God, You Spoke Creation (2) JS 676/MI-BB 412 Your Words Are Spirit and Life (1,G) JS 680/MIBB 577 J. Michael McMahon is president of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians. Contact him at npmpres@npm.org.

6 preparation: PLANNING & PRAYERS August 2, 2009 The Bread of Life Fr. Lawrence Mick 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Paige Byrne Shortal Today s readings focus our attention on bread. Though manna was not really bread, it was a substitute for it and is described in the reading as bread from heaven. Today s psalm also reflects that linkage, with the refrain speaking of bread from heaven and the verses recalling the gift of manna. And Jesus takes up the same theme in the Gospel, identifying himself as the bread which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. For two millennia bread has been used to bear the presence of Christ in our midst. We might ask ourselves, though, if the bread we use is an adequate symbol to convey the richness of the mystery of that presence. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal addresses the type of bread we should use: The meaning of the sign demands that the material for the eucharistic celebration truly have the appearance of food. It is therefore expedient that the eucharistic bread, even though unleavened and baked in the traditional shape, be made in such a way that the priest at Mass with a congregation is able in practice to break it into parts for distribution to at least some of the faithful. Small hosts are, however, in no way ruled out when the number of those receiving holy Communion or other pastoral needs require it. The action of the fraction or breaking of bread, which gave its name to the Eucharist in apostolic times, will bring out more clearly the force and importance of the sign of unity of all in the one bread, and of the sign of charity by the fact that the one bread is distributed among the brothers and sisters (#321). Several points should be noted. The bread should look (and taste) like real food. The bread should be broken and shared with the assembly. Small hosts are a concession when there are large numbers sharing Communion. The symbolism of one bread shared among all is important theologically. The restrictions that require the bread to be unleavened and other Vatican instructions that exclude most ingredients make it difficult to create bread that looks and tastes like bread. As one wit put it, It takes more faith to believe that the holy Communion wafer is really bread than that it is truly the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Making real bread is not impossible, however. Here is a link to a recipe that is often used: EucharisticBread.pdf. Another option is www. holy-spiritchurch.org/ bread_makers.htm. If you can t do a breadbaking ministry, still use a large host that can be broken into many pieces and shared with some of the faithful. Don t let cost and efficiency outweigh the symbolism that once gave its name to the Mass: the breaking of the bread. Introduction God provides manna in the desert and the Israelites grumble about wretched food. Jesus offers his own body as our food and we grumble that the Mass is too long. We who have plenty to sustain life grumble about what we don t have. We re in good company, we grumblers. Maybe we could begin this day by having a good laugh at ourselves and counting our blessings. Penitential Rite Lord Jesus, you provide us with abundance: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, too often we long for what does not satisfy: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you feed us so that we may feed others: Lord, have mercy. Scripture Readings Exod 16:2-4, God sends manna to the people in the desert. Eph 4:17, Put on your new self. John 6:24-35 The bread of God comes down from heaven and gives life to the world. Prayers of the Faithful Presider My brothers and sisters, we remember in gratitude all that God has done for us, and because he asked us to, we pray for our needs and the needs of others. Minister For the world s impoverished we pray, For the church s ministry to the poor we pray, For the grace to be satisfied with enough we pray, For the energy to serve others we pray, For the courage to bear our suffering we pray, For the will to do what we know to be good we pray, For the humility to repent and make amends when we have done wrong we pray, For all that we need to lead holy and grace-filled lives we pray, For those who have died (names). And for those mourning the loss of a dear one we pray, Presider Gracious and life-giving God, hear the prayers of your people today. With all these things for which we pray, we ask for one thing more a grateful heart. We pray in Jesus name. Amen. August

7 preparation: PLANNING & PRAYERS August 9, 2009 Sharing Christ s Sacrifice Fr. Lawrence Mick 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Paige Byrne Shortal Though the first reading and the Gospel offer clear links to the Eucharist, it may be today s second reading that provides the best topic for liturgical catechesis. Paul speaks of Christ handing himself over for us as a sacrificial offering to God. Catholics have long spoken of the Mass as a sacrifice, but it is not clear how many of them understood the meaning of that truth. Too often, people thought of the Mass as a sacrifice in itself, somehow added to the sacrifice of Christ on Calvary. Yet the New Testament is quite clear that there is only one acceptable sacrifice in the new covenant, that of Christ himself. So, if the Mass is a sacrifice, it can only be so as a sharing in that one sacrifice of Christ. The main challenge for catechesis on this issue is teaching people how they are to share in that sacrifice. This is central to helping people to enter into the meaning of the Eucharist. In every Mass we proclaim the death and resurrection of the Lord. At the end of the eucharistic prayer, we sing Amen, indicating our willingness to embrace God s will as Jesus did, even if that leads to death (and thus to resurrection). This alignment of his will with God s will is the core of Jesus sacrifice. It was expressed historically in his death and resurrection, but his acceptance of the Father s will is the eternal dimension of his sacrifice. We share in his sacrifice if we align our wills with the Father s will in union with Jesus. We become part of his sacrificial act, as he eternally offers himself to the Father. Do you think your parishioners understand this process of offering the sacrifice of their lives in union with Christ? How well do planners and liturgical ministers understand what the Eucharist demands of us? How can you deepen understanding of this central dynamic of eucharistic spirituality? Is the topic addressed frequently in homilies? Can you find songs that express this call to share Christ s sacrifice? (See In the Cross of Christ by Marty Haugen as one example.) Can you create petitions that pray for the strength to follow God s will as faithfully as Jesus did? Can you create bulletin articles that address this issue? An Infamous Date: Today is the 64th anniversary of the dropping of the second atomic bomb, which resulted in the destruction of the city of Nagasaki. It would certainly be appropriate to include in the petitions a prayer for the people still living with the effects of that bombing and for peace in the world and an end to reliance on weapons of mass destruction. Introduction We are all in danger of taking for granted the extraordinary gift of the Eucharist. For the next hour or so, let us give all of our concerns to God. Let us ask God to quiet our minds and help us prepare to receive the food that nourishes the soul. Penitential Rite Lord Jesus, you are the Bread of Life: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you are the Wine of Compassion: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you feed us so that we may feed others: Lord, have mercy. Scripture Readings 1 Kgs 19:4-8 Strengthened by that food, Elijah walked to the mountain of the Lord. Eph 4:30-5:2 Live in love as Christ loved us. John 6:41-51 Jesus is the living bread. PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL Presider Let us bring our needs to God, who satisfies our hunger for all that is good. Minister For the hungry of the world: for those in famine lands where there is no food; for bread for those who hunger and for a hunger for justice for those who have bread we pray, Let us pray for the church: for those who hunger for the Eucharist; for those faithful members of our community who are not Catholic and who accompany their families to worship; for those who are anxiously waiting for the completion of the annulment process; for all those who long for Communion we pray, For those whose hunger has led them to addiction to alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex, work or material goods. For all who are struggling with habits of sin we pray, For students returning to their college or university and for those who are leaving home for the first time: for opportunities to seek after wisdom and for the safety and well-being of all young people we pray, For farmers and gardeners, who depend on beneficial weather for their crops we pray, We remember those whose lives are affected by the summer heat; for all the sick and those who care for them we pray, We remember those who have died (names). For them and for all who mourn their passing we pray, Presider Good and gracious God, hear the prayers of your people this day. Satisfy the longing of our hearts, be the object of our desire and bless us with the knowledge of your lasting love for us. We pray in Jesus name. Amen. 20 August 2009

8 preparation: PLANNING & PRAYERS August 16, 2009 Sharing the Cup Today s readings suggest focusing our eucharistic catechesis on sharing the blood of Christ. Wisdom calls us: Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed! Jesus insists in the Gospel that his flesh is true food and his blood is true drink. He also warns that unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Though Paul warns us not to get drunk on wine, it is clear that Jesus intended us all to share both bread and cup, body and blood. If all those who come to Communion in your parish share the cup as well as the bread, then you have obviously done a good job of catechesis in the past. If, however, there are many who pass by the cup, you have work to do. Of course, even if all receive under both species, there is still value in deepening people s understanding of the meaning of these two central symbols and inviting them to embrace more fully the commitments that flow from sharing in this sacred meal. Many people still have unreasonable concerns about getting sick from sharing a common cup. It may be helpful to remind them that the Centers for Disease Control and the American Medical Association have both stated officially they know of no serious disease outbreaks linked to sharing a Communion cup. Wiping and Fr. Lawrence Mick turning the cup after each person drinks will make contamination even less likely. Recent swine flu alerts duly noted, things like colds and flu are more likely to be spread by simply standing next to a sick person who is coughing and sneezing. The common cup is not a significant risk. Beyond such hygiene concerns, however, it is important to teach people the rich symbolism of sharing the cup of sacrifice. It is a sign of the covenant, as Jesus own words at the Last Supper indicate. Earlier he had asked the disciples if they could drink the cup he would drink. In the garden, he prays that the cup will pass him by. Sharing the cup expresses our willingness to share in his sacrifice. There is a reason Jesus said, Take this, all of you, and drink from it. Solemnity of the Assumption: This is one of those years when the holy day falls on Saturday, so the obligation to attend Mass does not apply. As always, though, it is still a solemnity and should be celebrated with at least one fully prepared Mass. Besides a Mass on Saturday morning, you might discuss whether enough people would gather on Friday evening to honor Mary. Check with local groups with a special devotion to the Mother of God to see if they would like to encourage such a celebration. 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Paige Byrne Shortal Introduction Today s readings continue to call us to be mindful of that great gift: the Eucharist. It is food for the soul; food that sustains us on the journey; food we share with our true family our brothers and sisters in Christ. Let us rejoice to be called to this banquet and pray for those who long for holy Communion. Penitential Rite Lord Jesus, you are our food for the journey: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you are the food that unites us: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you feed us so that we may feed others: Lord, have mercy. Scripture Readings Prov 9:1-6 To the one who lacks understanding, come, eat my food. Eph 5:15-20 Watch carefully how you live. John 6:51-58 Jesus is the living bread. Prayers of the Faithful Presider My friends, let us bring all of our hungers to the Lord, confident that God is the satisfaction of every desire. Minister We pray for those throughout the world who do not have enough to eat: for those who will die today for lack of food, clean water, simple medicines we pray, We pray for those who have too much to eat: for those struggling with their weight; for a way to share the bounty we pray, We pray for the church: for those who gather every week to pray together; for those who no longer participate in the Mass; for families, communities and nations divided by religious differences we pray, For students going back to school: for those who learn easily and those who struggle with their lessons; for teachers and catechists and all those who form the young we pray, For beneficial rains for our gardens and fields; and for all who suffer in hot weather we pray, For the sick: for those who are living with serious illness or who are in constant pain; for those who feel isolated in their illness; for those who cannot afford adequate health care we pray, We remember those who have died (names). For them and for all who mourn the loss of someone they love we pray, Presider Good and gracious God, increase our faith in your care for us and your power to provide what we need. Answer our prayers and bring each one of us and all our concerns to the fulfillment your love intends. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. August

9 preparation: PLANNING & PRAYERS August 23, 2009 Liturgy Has Consequences This is the last week of our detour into John s Gospel. Next week we return to Mark. Though eucharistic catechesis is not restricted to these five weeks, of course, this Sunday might be seen as a conclusion to this intensive focus on such catechesis. As we have noted, there is need for continuing formation on various elements of the celebration of the sacrament itself. Yet if our catechesis ends there, we have missed the boat. Sharing in the Eucharist has consequences for everyday living. Connecting our worship with our daily lives is a continuing challenge for every Christian, lest our worship become empty ritual, devoid of any real meaning or significance. The Gospel today highlights the difficulty many people had, and still have, in accepting what Jesus teaches. Here the emphasis seems to be on his insistence that he is the bread of life and that his followers are to eat his flesh and drink his blood. There is no doubt that this is a difficult truth of faith for many to accept, and certainly it is a matter of concern when even many Catholics seem to have misunderstood or rejected our traditional belief in the actual transformation of the bread and wine into Christ s body and blood. However, much more is required of those who share the sacred meal than just assent to a doctrinal truth. People can be very firm in Fr. Lawrence Mick their belief that the bread and wine truly change but still miss the meaning and the implications of eating and drinking Christ s body and blood. Sharing the meal is a renewal of the covenant, which means echoing the words of Joshua, As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. That service of God means service of God s people, as Communion binds us intimately with all the members of Christ s body. Perhaps we should all be haunted by the words of Pope John Paul II in his 2004 letter for the Year of the Eucharist, Mane Nobiscum: We cannot delude ourselves; by our mutual love and, in particular, by our concern for those in need we will be recognized as true followers of Christ. This will be the criterion by which the authenticity of our eucharistic celebrations is judged (#28). How authentic are the eucharistic celebrations in your parish? What might help your parishioners to recognize more fully the implications of sharing in this holy meal? How often, for example, does your final song make reference to efforts to foster justice, peace and care for the poor? Second Reading: Today s second reading from the Letter to the Ephesians is problematic for many hearers. To avoid misunderstanding, a shorter form is provided. Unless the preacher intends to address the reading in the homily, use the short form today. 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Paige Byrne Shortal Introduction In the first reading, Joshua calls on all the people to decide today whom they will serve. Jesus asks his disciples if they want to leave him, and Peter says for all of us, Lord, to whom shall we go? Let us pray today for the grace to choose Christ. Penitential Rite Lord Jesus, you are the Way the path to the kingdom: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you are the Truth all that we need to live a holy life: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you are the Life the Way of Truth that conquers death: Lord, have mercy. Scripture Readings Josh 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord. Eph 5:21-32 The mystery of marriage as sign of Christ and the church John 6:60-69 Lord, to whom shall we go? Prayers of the Faithful Presider My friends, one of the duties of the faithful disciple is to pray for the world. Let us remember all those who most need our prayers. Minister We pray for those whose lives are endangered: for those who live in the path of war; those who live where there is no food or clean water; those with no access to medical care; those who lack the most vital necessities we pray, We pray for the church: for all bishops and pastors; for deacons and all ministers to the poor; for ministers of worship and those who care for the sick...we pray, We pray for those who have lost their homes or their loved ones to natural disaster; for compassionate care for all who have suffered such terrible loss we pray, We pray for a good end to summer: for gratitude for the blessings of summer summer food and summer activities and time to be with family and friends we pray, We pray for those who are sick: for those who struggle with learning disabilities, emotional illnesses and addiction; for all who are trying to lose weight, exercise and eat responsibly we pray, We remember those who have died (names). For all those for whom we grieve, and for those who mourn the loss of a dear one we pray, Presider Good and gracious God, hear the prayers of your people this day. May we learn from the examples of the saints and wise ones who chose to seek you above all things. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 22 August 2009

10 preparation: PLANNING & PRAYERS August 30, 2009 Clinging to Human Tradition Today s Gospel raises a critical and difficult issue for anyone concerned about worship. Liturgy, as ritual behavior, is always traditional. Ritual is patterned behavior that people can enact comfortably because it is familiar. Ritual patterns enable us to enter more deeply into the meaning of the ritual because we don t have to devote much mental energy to figuring out what to do next. At the same time, this traditional nature of liturgy commonly gives rise to the issue Jesus addressed in the Gospel. The ritual, and the comfort it brings, can become more important than the message the ritual is meant to express and convey. You disregard God s commandment but cling to human tradition, Jesus complains to the scribes and Pharisees. The problem of overattachment to human traditions is revealed clearly when the church embarks on its periodic efforts to renew its liturgical celebrations. It would be impossible (and depressing) to tally the number of times that parishioners have complained over the past 45 years of liturgical renewal that we ve never done it that way before. The attachment to traditional ways of acting or speaking in worship often reveals an attachment to personal comfort and an unwillingness to be stretched spiritually. Think of just a few examples. Some people resist the Fr. Lawrence Mick sign of peace because they do not want to interact with other worshipers; it is easier to engage only in a private relationship with God. Some refuse to sing the Communion song because they want to pray privately right after they receive; they reject the real meaning of Communion in favor of a privatized approach that has been condemned in the church from the time of St. Paul to the time of John Paul II. Those who refuse to sing at all at worship because they don t like singing reject their responsibility for contributing to the full praise that God is due. Parish leaders have to walk a tightrope, of course. Worship patterns are not changed easily or quickly. Much patience and catechesis are needed over a period of time. And there is seldom a complete response from any assembly; some people will always resist, despite our best efforts. At the same time, allowing improper behavior to continue indefinitely is an abdication of leadership. Parish leaders have a serious responsibility to ensure that the liturgy of the church expresses the faith of the church. To allow an assembly, for example, to persist in behavior at Communion that contradicts the unifying dynamic of Communion is to allow the fundamental meaning of the sacrament to be distorted. This is not just a matter of custom; it is a matter of faith and witness. 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Paige Byrne Shortal Introduction Today we hear three challenges in our scriptures. Moses instructs the Israelites to keep the law and make of themselves a great nation. James charges us to be doers of the word and not hearers only. And Jesus rebukes those for whom human tradition is more important than God s commandment to love one another. It is a lot to hear in one day, so let us quiet our minds and open our hearts to receive God s word. Penitential Rite Lord Jesus, you are the Word who challenges us: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you are the prophet who speaks to us today: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you open our hearts to hear your call and heed your Word: Lord, have mercy. Scripture Readings Deut 4:1-2, 6-8 The law of Moses is given to Israel. James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Be doers of the word. Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, Jesus challenges hypocrisy. Prayers of the Faithful Presider God created us to live in harmony,to care for each other and to pray for each other. Confident that God hears our prayers, let us pray. Minister We pray for the church: for the courage to be different, to speak for those who have no voice, to stand up for those who are beaten down, to witness to a better way the way of Christian discipleship we pray, We pray for the leaders of nations: for those countries ravaged by war, famine and poverty; for the creation of human communities where people live in peace we pray, We pray for this parish community with its many blessings: for an end to all that divides us; for hearts open to the stranger; for a peaceful end of summer and beginning of the school year we pray, We pray for those most in need: for the very poor; for those who are living with depression; for those who are anxious about their future we pray, We pray for those who have died (names). For those who die alone with no one to mourn their passing and for those who are grieving the loss of someone dear to them we pray, Presider Generous and loving God, you sent us Jesus to teach us about you and to show us that you love us, that you care about us, that you continue to provide for us every day. Help us to trust in your unfailing love and live generously without fear. We pray in Jesus name. Amen. August

11 preparation: GRAPHICS August 2, th Sunday in Ordinary Time I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry. John 6:24 August 9, th Sunday in Ordinary Time The bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. John 6:41 August 15, 2009 Feast of the Assumption The Lord remembers his promise of mercy. Luke 1:55 August 16, th Sunday in Ordinary Time The crowds argued among themselves. How can this man give us his flesh to eat? John 6:51 August 23, st Sunday in Ordinary TIme Jesus asked them, Do you also want to leave me? Peter said, Lord, to whom shall we go? John 6:60 August 30, nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Nothing from without defiles, but what comes from the heart, this can defile. Mark 7:15 AbOUT THE ARTIST Pat Marrin is editor of Celebration. These same graphics are available on our Web site for easy downloading for use in bulletins and parish newsletters. To access Celebration online, go to Register by clicking on the link REGISTER NOW and filling in the required fields. A username and password for your account will be sent immediately by . Use this to enter the site through the Administrator Panel on the same Web page. 24 August 2009

12 August 2009 DAILY BREAD degrees to declare Jesus Son of God and King of Israel. Jesus knows our frailty, but he knows our goodness, too. Let us hear his call as he affirms our capacity to grow in virtue. For ongoing conversion in Christ, we pray. ecw Tues., Aug. 25: 1 Thess 2:1-8; Matt 23:23-26 Blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup, so that the outside also may be clean. The Pharisees showy scrupulosity magnifies their hypocrisy. They observe the smallest details of the law but disregard its essence. We imagine their righteous indignation. As much as anyone, they have been fooled by their own charade. Are we under a similarly grand delusion? Does dressing the part and keeping up the appearance of a faithful disciple showing up for Mass, putting our envelope into the collection basket, serving the community convince us that we are indeed faithful, when perhaps we fail to attend as we might to aspects of faith that no one sees? Have we made personal prayer a daily discipline? Does it include a regular examination of conscience? For a deepening relationship with the Lord, we pray. ecw Wed., Aug. 26: 1 Thess 2:9-13; Matt 23:27-32 You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside. One day many years ago I insisted that my daughter give her much-neglected room a thorough cleaning. When I went to check on her progress, I found her having a great time kicking around a long-forgotten hacky sack. I told her, See, when you clean, you find things! It became an oftrepeated maxim in our house. Indeed, it seemed a consistent truth: Whenever we deep-cleaned, some forgotten treasure would surface from within the mess. Jesus insists upon more than a surface cleaning of our souls. As we look deep into our hearts to rout out bad habits and attitudes, we can be sure of finding also the virtue we need to grow in holiness. For hope in the Lord s mercy, we pray. ecw Thurs., Aug. 27: 1 Thess 3:7-13; Matt 24:42-51 Amen, I say to you, he will put him in charge of all his property. Some people have figured it out: By taking a minimalist approach to responsibilities, they keep expectations (and the workload) low, and that is how they like it. They don t want the reward of a job done well more work and greater responsibility. Yet, when we do the Lord s bidding, the work to which we are called is not drudgery. It is joy, ministry, our way of standing in solidarity with the Lord. Service to others energizes us and becomes the means by which we find meaning and purpose in life. May our memory of St. Monica, whose persistent devotion helped bring her son Augustine to Christ, make us ever ready to serve the Lord. For faithfulness and prudence, we pray. ecw Fri., Aug. 28: 1 Thess 4:1-8; Matt 25:1-13 St. Augustine, bishop and doctor But the wise ones replied, No, for there may not be enough for us and you. The story of the five wise virgins being prepared enough to carry extra oil demonstrates their wisdom. But we should also note their keenness in setting healthy boundaries with the foolish virgins. Do we know where to draw the line in giving to others? Is our giving always healthy? Or perhaps do we give too much, in ways that enable others to shirk their responsibilities? The emergency instruction of flight attendants is to secure our own oxygen mask before trying to help others with theirs. It is a lesson we can carry into everyday life. Self-care is not selfishness. Rather, it empowers us to give our best to others. For healthy boundaries, we pray. ecw Sat., Aug. 29: 1 Thess 4:9-11; Mark 6:17-29 Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. The dreadful demise of John the Baptist comes at the hands of a pathetic character, King Herod, a spineless, pompous fool who allows his scheming wife and stepdaughter to get the upper hand with him. Hopefully, we are not so lacking in moral fiber. Yet we might do well to notice how we are like Herod; we, too, know what it is like to sense truth without grasping it fully. As we tackle the complex moral issues of our day, let us use all the gifts we were given to discern God s will our hearts and our minds, wise counsel and dialogue within the community of believers. For holy discernment, we pray. ecw Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time Mon., Aug. 31: 1 Thess 4:13-18; Luke 4:16-30 He said to them, Today this scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing. We who have received the Spirit of Jesus share in the mission of the Anointed One. Today (and every day) is an opportunity to take part in the fulfillment of Isaiah s prophecy. But where do we find the poor, the captives, the blind, the oppressed? Certainly our world is populated with many who literally fit these categories. Faith can open our eyes also to many whose poverty, captivity, blindness or oppression are more figurative but nonetheless just as real those who suffer from poor health, loneliness, depression, addiction or simple confusion about how to live well. The needy surround us. Let us offer the healing touch of Jesus to someone in some way every day. For the healing Spirit of Jesus, we pray. ecw Daily Bread Authors Patricia Russell graduated from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Mich., with degrees in English and secondary education. Paige Byrne Shortal earned a bachelor s degree in theology at Saint Louis University and a master s degree in pastoral studies at Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis. Visit her Web site and contact her at Mary E. Waldron received her bachelor s and master s degrees in theology from Marquette University in Milwaukee. She later earned a doctorate in American studies from Saint Louis University. Elizabeth C. Williams has a bachelor s degree in education from Southeast Missouri State University and a master s in theology from Aquinas Institute of Theology. She writes from her home in Washington, Mo. 4 AuguST 2009