A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good morning!
Welcome to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the Sunday Holy
Mass celebration. As we come today in
the House of God on this 21st Sunday in the Ordinary Time, Year A, the Word of
God helps us to strengthen our faith in Christ, the Lord and Savior of the
world, not only in a common and general way but also in an individual and
personal conviction. Indeed, each and
one of us must be ready to answer this question: “In my own view and personal
feeling, who is Christ Jesus?”
With trust in God’s merciful love, let our mind and heart
speak out of what role Christ is playing in our lives.
Please all stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
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First Reading Is 22:19-23
When the People of the Old Covenant wished to have a king to
rule over them, the Lord God blessed and invested the monarchs in terms of
being His representatives with almost absolute power and authority.
This would be the empowerment of the Church founded by Christ
in order that God’s salvation may be proclaimed without delay.
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Second Reading Rom 11:33-36
Creator of all and Master of the universe, the Lord God does
not owe anything to anyone. On the
contrary, the whole creation totally and absolutely depends on God in what they
have and what they are.
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a)
Entrance: Sing To The Mountains (EM #139)
b)
Responsorial Psalm: EM Page 194-195
c)
Offertory: One Bread, One Body (EM #148)
d)
Communion: Jesus Christ, You are My Life
(EM #126)
e) Recessional: A Grateful Heart (SB #224)
