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. The topic of this Fifth Sunday of Easter can be found in the Gospel Reading relating Christ’s teaching about His relationship with those who believe in Him. only be being united with Him the way the branches with the vine can Christians live and bear fruit.
The Holy Mass always provides us such blessing when we listen to Christ’s words and take His Body and Blood in order for us to become one with Him in spirit and flesh. Please all stand for the entrance hymn.
b) To the Readings
- First Reading Acts 9:26-31
The reason why the early Christian Community was able to forgive Saul, the notorious persecutor, the crimes against believers in Christ, and even accept him into the Church lies in the transforming power of the Lord Who through His Suffering and Death has pulled down the walls of hatred and division.
- Second Reading 1 Jn 3:18-24
Keeping God’s Commandments is the essential requirement for Christians to remain in Him and for God to remain in them.
B. Hymns for Holy Mass
a) EM # 98
b) EM page 152
c) EM #206
d) EM #226
e) EM #285
