4th Sunday of Lent

Mar 14

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Our Lenten mass parts will be sung from our hymnal, beginning with #169.

This Sunday is known as Laetare Sunday. “Laetare” is Latin and is taken from the opening words of the Entrance Antiphon: “Laetare Jerusalem,” or as we hear it in English: “Rejoice, Jerusalem.”

The Second Scrutiny will take place at the Saturday 5pm liturgy.

Introductory Rite

Entrance Antiphon

Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast.

Tune: Music ©Rebecca De La Torre

Processional Hymn - 712 - The King of Love

The King of love my shepherd is,
Whose goodness fails me never;
I nothing lack if I am his,
And he is mine forever.
Where streams of living water flow
My ransomed soul he’s leading,
And where the verdant pastures grow,
With food celestial feeding.
Confused and foolish I have strayed,
But yet in love he sought me,
And on his shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.
In death’s dark vale I fear no ill
With you, dear Lord, beside me;
Your rod and staff my comfort still,
Your cross before to guide me.

Text: Psalm 23; Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877, alt.

Sign of the Cross

Greeting

Kyrie

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison.
Cantor: Christe, eleison.
All: Christe, eleison.
Cantor: Kyrie, eleison.
All: Kyrie, eleison.

Collect

This prayer concludes the Introductory Rite of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

Text for the Readings can be found here.

First Reading - 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a
Responsorial Psalm - Ps. 23
R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Second Reading - Ephesians 5:8-14
Gospel Acclamation
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory!

I am the light of the world, says the Lord;
whoever follows me will have the light of life.

Gospel - John 9:1-41

Homily (please sit)

Nicene Creed (please stand)

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.

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Heavenly Father, we thank you for gathering us together and calling us to serve as your disciples.
You have charged us through your Son, Jesus, with the great mission of evangelizing and witnessing your love to the world.
Send your Holy Spirit to guide us as we discern your will for the spiritual renewal of our parish.
Give us strength, courage, and clear vision as we use our gifts to serve you.
We entrust our parish family to the care of Mary, our mother, and ask for her intercession and guidance, as we strive to build a parish that loves God, embraces all people, and shares the Gospel joyfully.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Hymn - 651 - Open My Eyes

Open my eyes, Lord
Help me to see Your face
Open my eyes, Lord
Help me to see

Open my ears, Lord
Help me to hear Your voice
Open my ears, Lord
Help me to hear

Open my heart, Lord
Help me to love like You
Open my heart, Lord
Help me to love

And the first shall be last
And our eyes are opened
And we'll hear like never before
And we'll speak in new ways
And we'll see God's face in places we've never known

I live within You
Deep in Your heart, oh love
I live within You
Rest now in me

Text: Based on Mark 8:22-23; Jesse Manibusan, b. 1958

Sanctus

The Sanctus acclamation is sung to conclude the introduction of the eucharistic prayer.

(all sing)
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.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

(all sing)
Save us, Savior of the world,
for by your Cross and Resurrection,
you have set us free.

Doxology:

The Eucharistic prayer concludes:

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.

All (sung): Amen, amen, amen!
Amen, amen, amen!

Our Father

All: Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed by your name.
Your kingdom come,
Your 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: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (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.

Invitation to Communion

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.

All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Communion Antiphon

The Lord rubbed my eyes: I went away and washed; then I could see, and I believed in God.

Musical settings copyright © 1996, 2011 by Richard Rice. All rights reserved. Antiphon texts from The Sacramentary (1985); English translation prepared by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.

Communion Hymn - 645 - Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace, How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares
I have already come,
’Tis grace has brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home.
When we've been there ten thousand years
Bright shining as the sun,
We've no less days to sing God's praise
Than when we've first begun.
Text: St. 1-4, John Newton, 1725-1807; st. 5, attr. to John Rees, fl. 1859

Communion Hymn 2 (if needed) - Let Us Return to the Lord

Come, let us return to the Lord.
You who are torn, God will heal you;
You who are crushed, God will bind you up.

Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord,
For God’s appearing is as sure as the dawn.
God will come just as the faithful showers fall,
Just as the spring rains that water the earth.
God desires steadfast love, not sacrifice,
Knowledge of God instead of offerings.

Ave Regina Caelorum

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Ave Regina caelorum,
Ave Domina Angelorum:
Salve radix, salve porta,
Ex qua mundo lux est orta:
Gaude Virgo, gloriosa,
Super omnes speciosa,
Vale o valde decora,
Et pro nobis Christum exora.

Translation:
Hail, Queen of heaven, hail Lady of the angels. Hail root and gate from which the Light of the world was born. Rejoice glorious Virgin, fairest of all. Fare thee well, most beautiful, and pray for us to Christ.

Source: Parish Book of Chant CMAA 2012 http://musicasacra.com/pbc/

Recessional Hymn - 469 - Remember You Are Dust

Turn away from sin
and be faithful to the Gospel.
Remember you are dust
and to dust you shall return.

Repent, the kingdom is at hand.
Repent, the kingdom is at hand.

v. 1 Rend your hearts, not your garments.
v. 2 Blow the trumpet in Zion.

Now, the acceptable time.
Now, the acceptable time.

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Gospel Acclamation for Lent and Holy Week

Text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL, Inc. All rights reserved. Music copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Contributors: Charles Thatcher, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL). Tune: Music copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Text: Text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL, Inc. All rights reserved.

Responsorial Psalm 23

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