INTRODUCTORY RITES See next page for 9:00 AM Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And with your spirit. A warm welcome to all our visitors Today Jesus gives us a choice. Do we glory in the richness of the kingdom of God or in what our world counts as riches? Do we stand with the hungry and grieving?... [pause] Penitential Rite Lord Jesus, you are the source of blessing and salvation for all: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you are the promise and the fulfillment of the kingdom of God: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, your words bring challenge: Lord, have mercy. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. SUNG GLORIA Last printed 2/12/2019 6:21 PM Page 1 of 9
The newly baptized children and their families enter with the Entrance Procession. When the presider goes to his chair, the families go to their seats. INTRODUCTORY RITES Introduction to the Liturgy of the Day In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And with your spirit. A warm welcome to all our visitors. We are especially blessed today to have with us recently baptized children and their families. Today Jesus gives us a choice. Do we glory in the richness of the kingdom of God or in what our world counts as riches? Do we stand with the hungry and grieving?... [pause] Penitential Rite Lord Jesus, you are the source of blessing and salvation for all: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you are the promise and the fulfillment of the kingdom of God: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, your words bring challenge: Lord, have mercy. May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. SUNG GLORIA Last printed 2/12/2019 6:21 PM Page 2 of 9
COLLECT Let us pray. Pause for silent prayer O God, who teach us that you abide in the hearts that are just and true, grant that we may be so fashioned by your grace as to become a swelling pleasing to you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. OR: O God, who alone can satisfy our deepest hungers, protect us from the lure of wealth and power; move our hearts to seek first your kingdom, that ours may be the security and joy of those who place their trust in you. We make our prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Last printed 2/12/2019 6:21 PM Page 3 of 9
9:00 AM ONLY DISMISSAL OF THE CATECHUMENS Deacon: (if present) Catechumens, please come forward to Father s chair for dismissal. Dear Children, as you study these words, which are hard for adults to understand, do you best to hear Jesus message. We pray that you will be strengthened on your journey of conversion. Go in the peace of Christ to be nourished by the Word of God. Baptism Welcome 9:00 AM ONLY: After the Dismissal of the Catechumens, one of the baptism team members introduces the individual babies/children (from the cantor stand). Families stand with the baptized until all are announced, then all are welcomed with applause. 9:00 AM ONLY - No Profession of Faith (skip creed) notify lector Last printed 2/12/2019 6:21 PM Page 4 of 9
GENERAL INTERCESSIONS Presider With faith and trust, we come before our heavenly Father with our needs and those of our brothers and sisters. That the church might be aligned with the poor and oppressed of society and show the way of blessings to all., we pray to the Lord: That all those who serve in government may take into account the poor, the hungry, and the excluded when making decisions., we pray to the Lord: That those who seek happiness, find it in God s will for them., we pray to the Lord: That Christ's love for the poor, the hungry, and the sorrowful may inspire the parishioners of Padre Serra to care for every human being..., we pray to the Lord: Last printed 2/12/2019 6:21 PM Page 5 of 9
That all those who are sick find comfort and healing, especially,, and for all those included in our parish book of intentions., we pray to the Lord: That all those who have died find rest, especially,., 5:00 PM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM especially, Charlie Bah-GEE-non., especially, Sister Christine Daman., especially, Willette Danna., we pray to the Lord: Presider God of comfort and hope, you look with mercy upon those whom the world has beaten down. Help us to spread your mercy and compassion among those we encounter in our lives. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 7:30 am Parish Mass Intention Last printed 2/12/2019 6:21 PM Page 6 of 9
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Let us pray. Pause for silent prayer, if this has not preceded Having fed upon these heavenly delights, we pray, O Lord, that we may always long for the food by which we truly live. Through Christ our Lord. OR: Having feasted with delight at your heavenly table, we beg you, Lord, that we may always hunger for that food by which we truly live. Grant this through Jesus Christ our Lord Last printed 2/12/2019 6:21 PM Page 7 of 9
ANNOUNCEMENTS s: Please start the announcements as soon as the post-communion Prayer ends (with the people s Amen ). Every Sunday we have between 200 and 1,000 people at each Mass. Being able to call one another by name is so important, but it s just not possible to hang onto that many names. Please help us by wearing a nametag each week. Be sure to wear it where it is visible, so not under a sweater or collar. You can bring one from work, or make one just be sure your name is big enough to be read easily or buy one of the parish nametags there will be a table outside in the courtyard with parishioners to help you get one made for $10, if you d like. Thanks so much for participating in this way. ATTENTION: PRIOR TO ADDING AN ANNOUNCEMENT PLEASE CONTACT DOMINIC MacALLER OR FR. MULLEN Last printed 2/12/2019 6:21 PM Page 8 of 9
CONCLUDING RITES FINAL BLESSING & DISMISSAL Greeting The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Final Blessing and Dismissal Revised Roman Missal Deacon: (if present) May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Thanks be to God. Sending Song: Sending Song: Last printed 2/12/2019 6:21 PM Page 9 of 9