The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Nov 19

Processional Hymn - 574 - Crown Him with Many Crowns

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.

Crown Him the Lord of life,
Who triumphed 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.

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.

Crown Him the Lord of peace,
Whose pow’r a scepter sways
From pole to pole, that wars may cease,
Absorbed by prayer and praise.
His reign shall know no end,
And round His pierc-èd feet
Fair flowers of paradise extend
Their fragrance ever sweet.

First Reading - 2 Samuel 5:1-3

In those days, all the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said:
“Here we are, your bone and your flesh.
In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back.
And the LORD said to you, ‘You shall shepherd my people Israel and shall be commander of Israel.’”
When all the elders of Israel came to David in Hebron, King David made an agreement with them there before the LORD, and they anointed him king of Israel.

Responsorial Psalm -
Psalm 122

R: Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

I rejoiced when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
And now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Jerusalem is built as a city with unity and strength.
It is there, it is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD.

R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

For Israel’s law is to praise God’s name and there to give God thanks.
There are set the judgment thrones for all of David’s house.
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

Second Reading - Col. 1:12-20

Brothers and sisters:
Let us give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light.

He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.

For in him were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things were created through him and for him.

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.

He is the head of the body, the church.

He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things he himself might be preeminent.

For in him all the fullness was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile all things for him, making peace by the blood of his cross through him, whether those on earth or those in heaven.

Gospel -
Luke 23:35-43

The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, “He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God.”
Even the soldiers jeered at him.
As they approached to offer him wine they called out, ”If you are King of the Jews, save yourself.”
Above him there was an inscription that read, “This is the King of the Jews.”

Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us.”

The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, “Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation?
And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.”
Then he said, ”Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you,
today you will be with me in Paradise.”

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.

Offertory Hymn - 642 - What Wonderous Love

What wonderous love is this,
O my soul, O my soul!
What wonderous love is this,
O my soul!
What wonderous love is this
that caused the Lord of bliss
to bear the dreadful curse
for my soul, for my soul;
to bear the dreadful curse
for my soul.

To God and to the Lamb
I will sing, I will sing;
to God and to the Lamb
I will sing.
To God and to the Lamb
who is the great I AM,
While millions join the theme,
I will sing, I will sing,
While millions join the theme,
I will sing.

And when from death I’m free,
I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;
And when from death I’m free,
I’ll sing on.
And when from death I’m free,
I’ll sing and joyful be,
And through eternity
I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;
And through eternity,
I’ll sing on.

Communion Hymn - 681 - We Remember

We remember how you loved us to your death,
And still we celebrate, for you are with us here;
And we believe that we will see you
When you come in your glory, Lord.
We remember, we celebrate, we believe.

Here, a million wounded souls are yearning just to touch you and be healed;
Gather all your people, and hold them to your heart.

Now we recreate your love, we bring the bread and wine to share a meal:
Sign of grace and mercy, the presence of the Lord.

Christ, the Father’s great “Amen” to all the hopes and dreams of ev’ry heart,
Peace beyond all telling, and freedom from all fear.

See the face of Christ revealed in ev’ry person standing by your side:
Gifts to one another, and temples of your love.

Communion Meditation - Jesus, Remember Me

Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.

Recessional Hymn - To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King

To Jesus Christ, our Sov’reign King,
Who is the world’s salvation,
All praise and homage do we bring,
And thanks and adoration.
Christ Jesus Victor, Christ Jesus Ruler!
Christ Jesus, Lord and Redeemer!

Your reign extend, O King benign,
To ev’ry land and nation,
For in Your kingdom, Lord divine,
Alone we find salvation.
Christ Jesus Victor, Christ Jesus Ruler!
Christ Jesus, Lord and Redeemer!

To You and to Your Church, great King,
We pledge our hearts’ oblation,
Until before Your throne we sing,
In endless jubilation.
Christ Jesus Victor, Christ Jesus Ruler!
Christ Jesus, Lord and Redeemer!

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