XVII Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am and 11:00 am Masses

Processional Hymn

Greeting Penitential Rite

Gloria

Collect (Opening Prayer) Celebrant: Let us pray. Celebrant: O God, protector of those who hope in you, without whom nothing has firm foundation, nothing is holy, bestow in abundance your mercy upon us and grant that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may use the good things that pass in such a way as to hold fast even now to those that ever endure. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. R./ Amen.

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12

A reading from the first book of Kings

The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you.” Solomon answered: “O LORD, my God, you have made me, your servant, king to succeed my father David; but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act. I serve you in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a people so vast that it cannot be numbered or counted. Give your servant, therefore, an understanding heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is able to govern this vast people of yours?”

The LORD was pleased that Solomon made this request. So God said to him: “Because you have asked for this— not for a long life for yourself, nor for riches, nor for the life of your enemies, but for understanding so that you may know what is right— I do as you requested. I give you a heart so wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now, and after you there will come no one to equal you.”

The Word of the Lord. R./ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm: 119: 57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130

Lord I love your commands

Second Reading: Romans 8:28-30

A reading from the second letter of Saint Paul to the Romans

Brothers and sisters: We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified.

The Word of the Lord. R./Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia Verse before the Gospel:

Blessed are you Father, Lord of heaven and earth; For you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.

Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52 A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

Jesus said to his disciples: “The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he goes and sells all that he has and buys it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.

“Do you understand all these things?” They answered, “Yes.” And he replied, “Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new and the old.” The Gospel of the Lord. R./ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily

Profession of Faith

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:

(please bow at the following words) 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.

Prayers of the Faithful R./ Lord hear our prayer.

Liturgy of the Eucharist Music During the Preparation of the Altar

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Celebrant: Pray brothers and sisters that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. R./ May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Prayer over the Gifts

Celebrant: Accept, O Lord, we pray the offerings which we bring from the abundance of your gifts, that through the powerful working of your grace these most sacred mysteries may sanctify our present way of life and lead us to eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. R./Amen.

Preface Dialogue

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. R./And with your Spirit.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. R./ We lift them up to the Lord.

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R./ It is right and just.

Preface

Celebrant: It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,

always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, creator of

the world and source of all life. For you never forsake the works of your

wisdom, but by your providence are even now at work in our midst.

With mighty hand and outstretched arm you led your people Israel

through the desert. Now, as your Church makes her pilgrim journey in

the world, you always accompany her by the power of the Holy Spirit

and lead her along the paths of time to the eternal joy of your Kingdom,

through Christ our Lord. And so, with all the Angels and Saints, we, too,

sing the hymn of your glory, as without end we acclaim:

Sanctus

Memorial Acclamation

Great Amen

The Lord’s Prayer / Lamb of God

COMMUNION RITE Celebrant: 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.

R./ Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Please wait until an usher directs you to move to receive Holy Communion.

If you are not comfortable receiving Holy Communion, then you may offer the Act of Spiritual Communion below and participate in the Communion Hymn on the

next page.

Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I long for You in my soul.

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to you;

never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

Communion Hymn-

Communion Meditation- O Come to the Altar

Verse 1 Are you hurting and broken within Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well Jesus is calling Chorus O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ Verse 2 Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there's no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling Chorus Bridge Oh what a Savior Isn't He wonderful Sing alleluia, Christ is risen Bow down before Him For He is Lord of all Sing alleluia, Christ is risen Oh what a Savior Isn't He wonderful Sing alleluia, Christ is risen Bow down before Him For He is Lord of all Sing alleluia, Christ is risen Chorus O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ Final Refrain Bear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you've found

Prayer After Communion Celebrant: Let us pray. Celebrant: We have consumed, O Lord, this divine Sacrament, the perpetual memorial of the Passion of your Son; grant, we pray, that this gift, which he himself gave us with love beyond all telling, may profit us for salvation. Through Christ our Lord. R./ Amen.

Announcements

Solemn Blessing Celebrant: The Lord be with you. R./And with your spirit. Celebrant: Bow down for the blessing.

Celebrant: May almighty God always keep every adversity far from you and in his kindness pour out upon you the gifts of his blessing. R./ Amen.

Celebrant: May God keep your hearts attentive to his words, that they may be filled with everlasting gladness. R./ Amen.

Celebrant: And so, may you always understand what is good and right, and be found ever hastening along in the path of God’s commands, made coheirs with the citizens of heaven. R./ Amen.

Celebrant: And may the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and

remain with you for ever. R./Amen.

Celebrant: Go in peace glorying the Lord by your life. R./ Thanks be to God.

Recessional Hymn– Forever

Give thanks to the Lord our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above all things His love endures forever Sing praise, sing praise With a mighty hand and outstretched arm His love endures forever For the life that's been reborn His love endures forever Sing praise, sing praise [2x] Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong Forever God is with us Forever

From the rising to the setting sun His love endures forever And by the grace of God we will carry on His love endures forever Sing praise, sing praise [2x] [2x] Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong Forever God is with us Forever

Please take this Order of Worship with you as you

leave the Church.

Have a blessed Sunday!