5th Sunday of Easter

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Processional Hymn -
540 - Jesus Christ is Risen Today

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heav’nly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia!

But the pains which He endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation has procured, Alleluia!
Now above the sky He's king, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal, as His love, Alleluia!
Praise Him, now his might confess, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!

Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you.

ALL: And with your spirit.

Gloria

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.

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

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.

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

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, amen.

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

First Reading - Acts 6:1-7

As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows
were being neglected in the daily distribution.
So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said,
"It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Brothers, select from among you seven reputable men,
filled with the Spirit and wisdom,
whom we shall appoint to this task,
whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
The proposal was acceptable to the whole community, so they chose Stephen, a man filled with faith and the Holy Spirit,
also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a convert to Judaism.
They presented these men to the apostles
who prayed and laid hands on them.
The word of God continued to spread,
and the number of the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly;
even a large group of priests were becoming obedient to the faith.

The Word of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 33

R. Let your mercy be on us, O God, as we place our trust in you.

Your words, O God, are truth indeed, and all your works are ever faithful;
you love justice and right,
your compassion fills all creation.
R. Let your mercy be on us, O God, as we place our trust in you.

See how the eye of God is watching,
ever guarding all who wait in hope,
to deliver them from death
and sustain them in time of famine.
R. Let your mercy be on us, O God, as we place our trust in you. .

Exult, you just, in the Lord,
for praise is the song of the righteous!
How happy the people of God,
the ones whom God has chosen!
R. Let your mercy be on us, O God, as we place our trust in you.

Second Reading -
1 Peter 2:4-9

Beloved:
Come to him, a living stone, rejected by human beings but chosen and precious in the sight of God, and, like living stones,
let yourselves be built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices
acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
For it says in Scripture:
Behold, I am laying a stone in Zion,
a cornerstone, chosen and precious,
and whoever believes in it shall not be put to shame.
Therefore, its value is for you who have faith, but for those without faith:
The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone, and
A stone that will make people stumble,
and a rock that will make them fall.
They stumble by disobeying the word, as is their destiny.

You are "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises" of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

The Word of the Lord.

ALL: Thanks be to God.

(please stand)

Gospel Acclamation

R: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Cantor: Christ, our paschal lamb, has been sacrificed;
let us then feast with joy in the Lord.

R: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Gospel - John 14:1-12

Priest or Deacon: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And with your spirit.

Priest/Deacon: A reading from the Gospel according to John.
ALL: Glory to you, O Lord (while make a small sign of the Cross on the forehead, lips, and chest).

Jesus said to his disciples:
"Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If there were not,
would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back again and take you to myself, so that where I am you also may be.
Where I am going you know the way."
Thomas said to him,
"Master, we do not know where you are going; how can we know the way?"
Jesus said to him, I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, then you will also know my Father.
From now on you do know him and have seen him."
Philip said to him,
"Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us."
Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you for so long a time
and you still do not know me, Philip?
Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me?
The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own.
The Father who dwells in me is doing his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me,
or else, believe because of the works themselves.
Amen, amen, I say to you,
whoever believes in me will do the works that I do, and will do greater ones than these,
because I am going to the Father."

The Gospel of the Lord.

ALL: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily

(please sit)

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)

Offertory Hymn - 869 - Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Do not let your hearts be troubled
Have faith in God and faith in me
I will go forth to prepare a place for you
And I'll come back to take you with me
That where I am you may also be

1. In God's house there are many places for you alone to dwell in safety
   You know the way to where I lead you
   If you are lost I will show the way

2. I am the way the truth and the life
   Only through me can you know
   what I know
   If you knew me you would
   see the vision
   If you see me you see your God

3. The words I speak are not only
   of my self
   It is your God who lives within me
   If you believe that your God
   and I are one
   I will provide when you call my name

Preface

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

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)
We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection
until you come again,
until you come again.

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.

(While Holy Communion is reserved for Catholics, persons of all faiths wishing to receive a blessing may participate in the
communion procession. Place your arms across your chest to indicate you would like to receive this blessing.)

Communion Hymn - 931 - Come to the Banquet

Come to the banquet, come to the feast.
Eat the bread of life!
Share in the singing, share in the joy.
Drink the cup of love!

1. Draw near and take the body of the Lord,
   And drink the holy blood for you outpoured.
   Saved by his body, hallowed by his blood,
   With souls refreshed, we give our thanks to God.

2. Our great Redeemer, God’s eternal Son,
   Has by his cross and blood the victory won.
   He spent his life for greatest and for least.
   Praise Christ, the Paschal Victim, Christ the Priest.

3. Let us approach with faithful hearts sincere
   And claim the promise of salvation here.
   Christ rules our hearts, and all his saints defends;
   He give believers life that never ends.

4. With heavenly bread makes the hungry whole,
   His living waters fills the thirsting soul.
   Before your presence, Lord, all people bow.
   In this your feast of love be with us now.

Come to the banquet, come to the feast.
Eat the bread of life!
Share in the singing, share in the joy.
Drink the cup of love!

Communion Hymn 2 (if needed) - 902 - O Breathe On Me, O Breath of God

O breathe on me, O Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love the things you love,
And do what you would do.

O breathe on me, O Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure;
Until my will is one with yours,
To do and to endure.

O breathe on me, O Breath of God,
My will to yours incline,
Until this selfish part of me
Glows with your fire divine.

O breathe on me, O Breath of God,
So I shall never die,
But live with you the perfect life
For all eternity.

Recessional Hymn - 527 - I Know That My Redeemer Lives

1. I know that my Redeemer lives;

What joy the blest assurance gives!

He lives, he lives, who once was dead;

He lives, my everlasting Head!

2. He lives to bless me with his love;

He lives to plead for me above;

He lives my hungry soul to feed;

He lives to help in time of need.

3. He lives and grants me daily breath;

He lives, and I shall conquer death;

He lives, my mansion to prepare;

He lives to bring me safely there.

4. He lives, all glory to his name;

He lives, my Savior, still the same;

What joy this blest assurance gives:

I know that my Redeemer lives!