A. Introduction
a) To the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the worship of God the Father, through the
sacrifice of Christ Jesus, in the unity of the Holy Spirit.
This
Sunday is the last of the Liturgical Year 2017
which sums up the Church’s activities in the solemn profession of the Christian
community’s faith in Christ’s kingship over the universe. Christ is King
not only of power and glory, but also of love and peace.
We
pray hard in this Holy Mass for the grace of obedience to Christ’s New Commandment
so as to deserve His saving love.
Please
all stand for the entrance hymn.
b) To the Readings
- First
Reading Ez 34:11-12.15-17
The
Old Testament Tradition depicts the Lord God as the Shepherd-King Who tends His
People with exceptional love and care. Christ not only plays this role in
a perfect fashion when speaking of Himself as the Good Shepherd but also lifts
it up to its highest level by laying down His own life for His sheep salvation.
- Second
Reading 1 Cor 15:20-26.28
The
Resurrection of Christ, the Head of the Church, His Mystical Body, brings to
all Christians who belong to Him the sure hope for the new and eternal
life. Christ is indeed the ever-living King of believers who having
suffered and died with Him go with Him to eternal life.
B. Hymns
for Holy Mass
a) Entrance: Worthy is The Lamb (ES #109)
b) Responsorial Psalm: EM Page 220
c) Offertory: Our Blessing Cup (ES #153)
d) Communion: The God of All Grace (ES #291)
e) Recessional: Prayer of St. Francis (ES #284)
