Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion - Sunday 5pm

Apr 13

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THE ORDER OF MASS

Call to Worship

At the end of the call to worship, the congregation will be invited to gather outside along the circular walk for the opening reading and blessing of palms.

Entrance Antiphon

Hosanna to the son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessing of Palms -

Father Bass will sprinkle the palms held by the congregation with holy water.

Luke 19:28-40

Jesus proceeded on his journey up to Jerusalem.
As he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany
at the place called the Mount of Olives,
he sent two of his disciples.
He said, "Go into the village opposite you,
and as you enter it you will find a colt tetheredon which no one has ever sat.
Untie it and bring it here.And if anyone should ask you,
'Why are you untying it?'
you will answer,
'The Master has need of it.'"
So those who had been sent went off
and found everything just as he had told them.
And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them,
"Why are you untying this colt?"
They answered,
"The Master has need of it."
So they brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks over the colt, and helped Jesus to mount.
As he rode along,
the people were spreading their cloaks on the road; and now as he was approaching the slope of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of his disciples began to praise God aloud with joy for all the mighty deeds they had seen.
They proclaimed:
"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest."
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him,
"Teacher, rebuke your disciples."
He said in reply,
"I tell you, if they keep silent, the stones will cry out!"

The Gospel of the Lord.

All: PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

(Brief homily)

Dear brothers and sisters, like the crowds who acclaimed Jesus in Jerusalem, let is go forth in peace.

(The congregation will join the procession of cross-bearer & servers into the nave of the church as we sing the opening song.)

Processional Hymn -Hosanna (Praise is Rising)

Praise is rising
Eyes are turning to You
We turn to You
Hope is stirring
Hearts are yearning for You
We long for You

'Cause when we see You
We find strength to face the day
In Your presence
All our fears are washed away

Hosanna hosanna
You are the God who saves us
Worthy of all our praises
Hosanna hosanna
Come have Your way among us
We welcome You here Lord Jesus

Hear the sound of
Hearts returning to You
We turn to You
In Your Kingdom
Broken lives are made new
You make us new

CCLI Song # 4662491 Brenton Brown | Paul Baloche © 2005, 2006 Thankyou Music Ltd; Integrity's Hosanna! Music For use solely with the SongSelect® All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 2889780

Collect

Liturgy of the Word

(please be seated)

1st Reading – Isaiah 50:4-7

The Lord GOD has given me a well-trained tongue, that I might know how to speak to the weary a word that will rouse them.
Morning after morning he opens my ear that I may hear; and I have not rebelled, have not turned back.
I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; my face I did not shield from buffets and spitting.

The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame.

The word of the Lord.

All: THANKS BE TO GOD.

Responsorial Psalm –
Psalm 22

R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

All who see me scoff at me;
they mock me with parted lips, they wag their heads:
“He relied on the LORD; let him deliver him,
let him rescue him, if he loves him.”
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

Indeed, many dogs surround me,
a pack of evildoers closes in upon me;
They have pierced my hands and my feet;
I can count all my bones.
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

They divide my garments among them,
and for my vesture they cast lots.
But you, O LORD, be not far from me;
O my help, hasten to aid me.
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

I will proclaim your name to my brethren;
   in the midst of the assembly I will praise you:
“You who fear the LORD, praise him;
   all you descendants of Jacob, give glory to him;
   revere him, all you descendants of Israel!”
R. My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?

Response text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Verses text © 1970, 1997, 1998, CCD. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 2016 Sarah Hart. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.

2nd Reading –
Philippians 2:6-11

Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped.
Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

The word of the Lord.

ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD.

Gospel Acclamation

(please stand)

(All sing) Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless glory!

Gospel –
Luke 22:14-23:56

(please join in the Crowd responses, labelled “ALL”)

N: The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Luke.

When the hour came, Jesus took his place at table with the apostles.
He said to them,

Christ: "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer, for, I tell you, I shall not eat it again until there is fulfillment in the kingdom of God."

N: Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said,

Christ: "Take this and share it among yourselves; for I tell you that from this time on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine
until the kingdom of God comes."

N: Then he took the bread, said the blessing,
broke it, and gave it to them, saying,

Christ: "This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me."

N: And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying,

Christ: "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.
"And yet behold, the hand of the one who is to betray me is with me on the table; for the Son of Man indeed goes as it has been determined; but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed."

N: And they began to debate among themselves who among them would do such a deed.
Then an argument broke out among them
about which of them should be regarded as the greatest.
He said to them,

Christ: "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them and those in authority over them are addressed as 'Benefactors'; but among you it shall not be so.
Rather, let the greatest among you be as the youngest, and the leader as the servant.
For who is greater: the one seated at table or the one who serves? Is it not the one seated at table? I am among you as the one who serves. It is you who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer a kingdom on you,
just as my Father has conferred one on me,
that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and you will sit on thrones
judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
"Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded
to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail;
and once you have turned back,
you must strengthen your brothers."

N: He said to him,

V: "Lord, I am prepared to go to prison and to die with you."

N: But he replied,

Christ: "I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will deny three times that you know me."

N: He said to them,

Christ: "When I sent you forth without a money bag or a sack or sandals,
were you in need of anything?"

ALL: "No, nothing,"

N: they replied.
He said to them,

Christ: "But now one who has a money bag should take it, and likewise a sack, and one who does not have a sword should sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me, namely, He was counted among the wicked;
and indeed what is written about me is coming to fulfillment."

N: Then they said,

ALL: "Lord, look, there are two swords here."

N: But he replied,

Christ: "It is enough!"

N: Then going out, he went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him.
When he arrived at the place he said to them,

Christ: "Pray that you may not undergo the test."

N: After withdrawing about a stone's throw from them and kneeling,
he prayed, saying,

Christ:"Father, if you are willing,
take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done."

N: And to strengthen him an angel from heaven appeared to him.
He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground.
When he rose from prayer and returned to his disciples, he found them sleeping from grief.
He said to them,

Christ: "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not undergo the test."

N: While he was still speaking, a crowd approached and in front was one of the Twelve, a man named Judas. He went up to Jesus to kiss him.
Jesus said to him,

Christ: "Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

N: His disciples realized what was about to happen, and they asked,

ALL: "Lord, shall we strike with a sword?"

N: And one of them struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear.
But Jesus said in reply,

Christ: "Stop, no more of this!"

N: Then he touched the servant's ear and healed him.
And Jesus said to the chief priests and temple guards and elders who had come for him,

Christ: "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?
Day after day I was with you in the temple area, and you did not seize me; but this is your hour, the time for the power of darkness."

N: After arresting him they led him away
and took him into the house of the high priest;
Peter was following at a distance.
They lit a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat around it, and Peter sat down with them.
When a maid saw him seated in the light,
she looked intently at him and said,

ALL: "This man too was with him."

N: But he denied it saying,

V: "Woman, I do not know him."

N: A short while later someone else saw him and said,

ALL: "You too are one of them";

N: but Peter answered,

V: "My friend, I am not."

N: About an hour later, still another insisted,

ALL: "Assuredly, this man too was with him, for he also is a Galilean."

N: But Peter said,

V: "My friend, I do not know what you are talking about."

N: Just as he was saying this, the cock crowed, and the Lord turned and looked at Peter; and Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him,
"Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times."
He went out and began to weep bitterly.
The men who held Jesus in custody were ridiculing and beating him.
They blindfolded him and questioned him, saying,

ALL: "Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?"

N: And they reviled him in saying many other things against him.
When day came the council of elders of the people met,
both chief priests and scribes,
and they brought him before their Sanhedrin.
They said,

ALL: "If you are the Christ, tell us,"

N: but he replied to them,

Christ: "If I tell you, you will not believe, and if I question, you will not respond. But from this time on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God."

N: They all asked,

ALL: "Are you then the Son of God?"

N: He replied to them,

Christ: "You say that I am."

N: Then they said,

ALL: "What further need have we for testimony? We have heard it from his own mouth."

N: Then the whole assembly of them arose and brought him before Pilate.
They brought charges against him, saying,

ALL: "We found this man misleading our people; he opposes the payment of taxes to Caesar and maintains that he is the Christ, a king."

N: Pilate asked him,

V: "Are you the king of the Jews?"

N:He said to him in reply,

Christ: "You say so."

N: Pilate then addressed the chief priests and the crowds,

V: "I find this man not guilty."

N: But they were adamant and said,

ALL: "He is inciting the people with his teaching throughout all Judea,
from Galilee where he began even to here."

N: On hearing this Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean; and upon learning that he was under Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod who was in Jerusalem at that time.
Herod was very glad to see Jesus;
he had been wanting to see him for a long time, for he had heard about him
and had been hoping to see him perform some sign.
He questioned him at length,
but he gave him no answer.
The chief priests and scribes, meanwhile,
stood by accusing him harshly.
Herod and his soldiers treated him contemptuously and mocked him,
and after clothing him in resplendent garb,
he sent him back to Pilate.
Herod and Pilate became friends that very day, even though they had been enemies formerly.
Pilate then summoned the chief priests, the rulers, and the people
and said to them,

V: "You brought this man to me and accused him of inciting the people to revolt.
I have conducted my investigation in your presence and have not found this man guilty
of the charges you have brought against him, nor did Herod, for he sent him back to us.So no capital crime has been committed by him.
Therefore I shall have him flogged and then release him."

N: But all together they shouted out,

ALL: "Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us."

N: — Now Barabbas had been imprisoned for a rebellion that had taken place in the city and for murder. —
Again Pilate addressed them, still wishing to release Jesus, but they continued their shouting,

ALL: "Crucify him! Crucify him!"

N: Pilate addressed them a third time,

V: "What evil has this man done? I found him guilty of no capital crime.
Therefore I shall have him flogged and then release him."

N: With loud shouts, however, they persisted in calling for his crucifixion, and their voices prevailed.
The verdict of Pilate was that their demand should be granted. So he released the man who had been imprisoned for rebellion and murder, for whom they asked, and he handed Jesus over to them to deal with as they wished.

As they led him away they took hold of a certain Simon, a Cyrenian, who was coming in from the country; and after laying the cross on him, they made him carry it behind Jesus.
A large crowd of people followed Jesus,
including many women who mourned and lamented him.
Jesus turned to them and said,

Christ: "Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children for indeed, the days are coming when people will say,
'Blessed are the barren,
the wombs that never bore
and the breasts that never nursed.'
At that time people will say to the mountains,
'Fall upon us!' and to the hills, 'Cover us!'
for if these things are done when the wood is green what will happen when it is dry?"

N: Now two others, both criminals,
were led away with him to be executed.

When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left.
Then Jesus said,

Christ: "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do."

N: They divided his garments by casting lots.
The people stood by and watched; the rulers, meanwhile, sneered at him and said,

ALL: "He saved others, let him save himself if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God."

N: Even the soldiers jeered at him.
As they approached to offer him wine they called out,

ALL: "If you are King of the Jews, save yourself."

N: 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,

V: "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us."

N: other, however, rebuking him, said in reply,

V: "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."

N: Then he said,

V: "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."

N: He replied to him,

Christ: "Amen, I say to you,
today you will be with me in Paradise."

N: It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun.
Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
Jesus cried out in a loud voice,

Christ: "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit";

N: and when he had said this he breathed his last.

Here all kneel and pause for a short time.

N: The centurion who witnessed what had happened glorified God and said,

V: "This man was innocent beyond doubt."

N: When all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened,
they returned home beating their breasts;
but all his acquaintances stood at a distance,
including the women who had followed him from Galilee and saw these events.

Now there was a virtuous and righteous man named Joseph who, though he was a member of the council, had not consented to their plan of action.
He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea and was awaiting the kingdom of God. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
After he had taken the body down,
he wrapped it in a linen cloth
and laid him in a rock-hewn tomb
in which no one had yet been buried.
It was the day of preparation,
and the sabbath was about to begin.
The women who had come from Galilee with him followed behind,
and when they had seen the tomb
and the way in which his body was laid in it,
they returned and prepared spices and perfumed oils.
Then they rested on the sabbath according to the commandment.

The Gospel of the Lord.

All: PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Homily
(please be seated)

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.

Amen.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Hymn - Holy Forever

A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb
And all who've gone before us
And all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb

(Jesus) Your name is the highest
Your name is the greatest
Your name stands above them all
All thrones and dominions
All powers and positions
Your name stands above them all

And the angels cry Holy
All creation cries Holy
You are lifted high Holy
Holy forever

2. If you've been forgiven and if you've been redeemed
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
If you walk in freedom and if you bear His
name
Sing the song forever to the Lamb
We'll sing the song forever and amen

Hear Your people sing Holy
To the King of Kings Holy
You will always be Holy
Holy forever

You will always be Holy
Holy forever

Preface

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

All: AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.

All: WE LIFT THEM UP TO THE LORD.

Celebrant: 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.

(please kneel after the Sanctus)

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 sing)
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

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be you always.

All: AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT.

(All are welcome to exchange a sign of peace.)

Lamb of God/Agnus Dei

(all sing)
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us. (2x)

Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world,
grant us peace.

(kneel)

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 Antiphon

Father, if this cup may not pass, but I must drink it, then your will be done.

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 - Above All

Above all powers above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began

Above all kingdoms above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure
What You're worth

Crucified laid behind the stone
You lived to die rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me

Above all

Communion Meditation - Where You There?

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there when they
nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they
nailed him to the tree?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

Were you there when they
pierced him in the side?
Were you there when they
pierced him in the side?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?

Were you there when
the sun refused to shine?
Were you there when
the sun refused to shine?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when
the sun refused to shine?

Were you there when
they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when
they laid him in the tomb?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when
they laid him in the tomb?

Text: African American spiritual

Recessional Hymn - Jesus, Remember Me

Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.
Jesus, remember me
when you come into your kingdom.

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MASS PARTS
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