A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for our Sunday Holy Mass service.
We
celebrate this Sunday the Ascension of the Lord. Christ, the Risen Lord, had completed His
saving mission and went up to heaven from where He came down.
The
Lord would not abandon His disciples but send the Holy Spirit to guide them
into the way of eternal life. More
importantly, He promised to come back one day.
The
Ascension is, therefore, the celebration of Christian hope for humanity.
We
pray to the Lord for the blessing of faithful service of God and of neighbor
while waiting for His second coming in glory.
Please
all stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
The
Ascension of the Lord is the closing of Christ’s physical presence and, at the
same time, the beginning of His powerful working through the Church’s mission
in the world.
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Second Reading: Eph 4:1-13
The way
Christians live their faith and share their love with others is proof that they
are truly united with God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and with one
another.
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a) Entrance: Sing to The Mountains (EM #148)
b) Responsorial Psalm: EM Pages 156-157
c) Offertory: Worthy is The Lamb (EM #92)
d) Communion: One Bread, One Body (EM #157)
e) Recessional: Hail, Holy Queen (EM #303)
