Worship along with us!
33rd Sunday Ordinary Time November 17, 2024
St. Mary’s uses music by permission from OCP through One License. Our license number is M-400277. All songs used in today’s Mass are used by permission.
INTRODUCTORY RITES************************
Christ Is There
David Haas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXaP8V3EmTg&list=OLAK5uy_la6a063ns8AuOEPs1au6O9ohQzmVdUALA&index=2
When there is goodness, when there is grace
When there is comfort, when there is love
Christ is there, in the midst of rejoicing
Christ is there, Christ is there!
When there is justice, when there is peace,
When there is healing, when there is hope
Christ is there, in the midst of life’s fullness
Christ is there, Christ is there!
When there is suffering, when there is fear
When there is anger, when there is need
Christ is there in the midst of our sorrow
Christ is there, Christ is there!
When there is searching, when there is prayer
When there is silence, when there is song
Christ is there in the midst of our longing
Christ is there, Christ is there!
In the beginning, as in the end
People of laughter, new life and love
Christ is here in the midst of our people
Christ is here, Christ is here!
Greeting
Bishop Tom: Welcome to St. Mary’s of Washington, DC, a parish of the National Catholic Church of North America!
Let us begin,
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. +
All: Amen.
Bp. Tom: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
All: And also with you.
Sign of Peace
Bp. Tom: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever.
All: Amen.
Bp. Tom: The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And also with you.
Bp. Tom: Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
Kyrie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWeUZPRMhXY&list=PLMQrJzPlip5UIIB8xd995rp-OLeNz2i5I&index=3
You were sent to the contrite of hearts
Kyrie eleison
ALL: Kyrie eleison
You came to call sinners
Christe eleison
ALL: Christe eleison
You are seated at the right hand of the Father, to intercede for us
Kyrie eleison
ALL: Kyrie eleison
Bishop Tom: May almighty God have mercy on us,
Forgive us our sins,
And bring us to everlasting life.
ALL: AMEN
Glory to God in the Highest!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJjPFsepCRc&list=PLMQrJzPlip5W0u111YHskjlVxAiTCs45x&index=4
Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the highest!
And on earth peace, on earth peace to people of good will!
We praise you, we bless you!
We adore you, we glorify you!
We give you thanks for your great glory
Lord God, heavenly king
Oh God almighty Father!
Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten son
Lord God, lamb of God
Son of the Father
You take away the sin of the world,
Have mercy on us! Have mercy on us!
You take away the sins of the world
Receive our prayer, receive our prayer!
You are seated at the right hand of the Father
Have mercy on us, have mercy on us!
For you alone are the holy one
You alone are the Lord!
You alone are the most high Jesus Christ!
With the Holy Spirit
In the glory of God the Father!
Amen.
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
Father of all that is good,
keep us faithful in serving you,
for to serve you is our lasting joy.
We ask this through our Lord
Jesus the Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever.
ALL: AMEN
LITURGY OF THE WORD***********************
The first reading is from the Book of Daniel
In those days, I Daniel,
heard this word of the Lord:
"At that time there shall arise
Michael, the great prince,
guardian of your people;
it shall be a time unsurpassed in distress
since nations began until that time.
At that time your people shall escape,
everyone who is found written in the book.
“Many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake;
some shall live forever,
others shall be an everlasting horror and disgrace.
“But the wise shall shine brightly
like the splendor of the firmament,
and those who lead the many to justice
shall be like the stars forever."
The Word of the Lord
ALL: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm
https://youtu.be/gjvezoHeHCE?si=DS1NFgIXKMPUBXfN
R. (1) You are my inheritance, O Lord!
O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord!
Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence;
because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord!
You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord!
The second reading is from the Letter to the Hebrews
Brothers and sisters:
Every priest stands daily at his ministry,
offering frequently those same sacrifices
that can never take away sins.
But this one offered one sacrifice for sins,
and took his seat forever at the right hand of God;
now he waits until his enemies are made his footstool.
For by one offering
he has made perfect forever those who are being consecrated.
Where there is forgiveness of these,
there is no longer offering for sin.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God
Gospel
Alleluia! (Sung)
https://youtu.be/ugmNhLe6OGU?si=I6kKFRNZVyPK_hTu
ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Be vigilant at all times
and pray that you have the strength to stand before the Son of Man.
ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Bp. Tom: The Lord is WITH you!
ALL: And also with you!
Bp. Tom: A Reading from the Holy Gospel, according to Mark
ALL: Glory to you, Oh Lord!
Jesus said to his disciples:
"In those days after that tribulation
the sun will be darkened,
and the moon will not give its light,
and the stars will be falling from the sky,
and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
"And then they will see 'the Son of Man coming in the clouds'
with great power and glory,
and then he will send out the angels
and gather his elect from the four winds,
from the end of the earth to the end of the sky.
"Learn a lesson from the fig tree.
When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves,
you know that summer is near.
In the same way, when you see these things happening,
know that he is near, at the gates.
Amen, I say to you,
this generation will not pass away
until all these things have taken place.
Heaven and earth will pass away,
but my words will not pass away.
"But of that day or hour, no one knows,
neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
Bp. Tom: The Gospel of the Lord
ALL: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
HOMILY
THE NICENE CREED (Pre 2014)
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God,
Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten not made, one in being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and our salvation he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he was born of the Virgin Mary and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered, died, and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in fulfillment of 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.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son
She is worshipped and glorified.
She has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Universal Prayer
Bp. Tom: Father, we sometimes need to be reminded that you are still in the business of answering prayers, at work in a world that struggles with strife, division, and hatred. For many, these are frightening times; and in the readings today they, too, were living in frightening times.
Father of unconditional love, we bring you these prayers and petitions from our hearts and our minds.
* “I leave peace. My peace I give to you.” Let those not just be words but inspire us to act! s. Help us to bring peace – to our friends, families, our communities and the world. We pray for peace where there is war, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle east. Where there is hatred; let us bring your love. And the same peace that so many are quick to send “thoughts and prayers” – let us demand action!
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD, THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For your earthly shepherds that you have called to help us through this time called “life.” Build them up when they are down; heal them when they are sick; and encourage them when they become discouraged. We pray especially for Pope Francis, my Bishop James Sherlock, Bishop Charlie Braun, Bishop Vicar Gerald Miller, Bishop David Lett, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Bishop Sean Rowe, and me your humble servant. Lord, send out new laborers to help with the harvest!
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For those who are sick: for Nelson Arnold, Ron Gilroy, Leonard Matarese, Debbie Hanson, Melissa DeWitt Arens, Deb Meyers, Cory Fleming, Fr. Joseph Ruggeri, Bishop David Lett, Rick Ward-Harder, Scott Hedrick, John CJ Boylan, Bishop Vicar Gerald Miller, Jackie and Gerry Spencer, Donna M. Franco, Ann Carter Haines, …………………………..as well as those suffering with or recovering from the COVID-19 virus.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For those who have died:
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For the intentions of those joining this Mass……
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
Heavenly Father, you know each one of us and all our needs. Forgive our failings, keep us in your peace and lead us in the way of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
ALL: Amen
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST*********************
Christ the Lord
Sarah Hart, Robert Feduccia
https://youtu.be/ODn8t2ikHdw?si=Id2DqZFohKMwXgbG
Dark-ness hangs, the world is aching,
Yearning for the coming light.
In his rising, hope a-waking.
Love has come to steal the night.
In our hearts true east we′re facing,
Toward the coming of our Lord.
Morning rising, gloom now fleeing;
Christ returned, his word is true.
As we wait with hope for rescue
Love descends and all is well.
Prophets tell you God is with you.
Heaven's gift, Emmanuel."
He is here, but hid as lowly
In the poor and mystery.
Where the bread and wine are offered
He is here: our God and King.
Parting clouds reveal his wonder:
Mighty King in victory.
Trembling earth and rolling thunder,
Blazing sun, and quaking sea.
Now he comes, our King, in glory;
Saints rejoice and darkness flees.
Rising rays of light his chariot,
Christ the Lord has made us free.
On us now the Son is shining.
Lifting us to his embrace.
Shame is cursed, no more confounding,
Lift your head and know his face.
Love incarnate, breath indwelling,
Now in truth is truth made known.
We are his and he forever
Is our God and he alone.
We are his and he forever
Is our God and he alone.
Prayer over the Offerings
Bp. Tom: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness
we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work
of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life.
The people reply: Blessed be God for ever.
The priest pours wine and a little water into the chalice.
By the mystery of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity.
Bp. Tom: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness
we have received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and
work of human hands, it will become our spiritual drink.
The people reply: Blessed be God for ever.
Father completes additional personal preparatory rites.
Lord God, we ask you to receive us and be pleased with the sacrifice we offer you with humble and contrite hearts.
Father pours water over his hands and says:
Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse me from my sin.
Bp. Tom:
Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters),
that my sacrifice and yours
may be acceptable to God,
the almighty Father.
The people reply:
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:
Lord God,
may the gifts we offer
increase our love for you
and bring us to eternal life.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
ALL: Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUzA5vGbO6w&list=PLMQrJzPlip5X8FRphZWZIgfxBev2g4m9l&index=9
Preface Dialogue:
Bp. Tom: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
Bp. Tom: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Bp. Tom: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God People: It is right to give God thanks
and praise
Father, all powerful and ever-living God
we praise and thank you through Jesus Christ our Lord
for your presence and action in the world.
In the midst of conflict and division,
we know it is you
who turn our minds to thoughts of peace.
Your Spirit changes our hearts:
enemies begin to speak to one another,
those who were estranged join hands in friendship,
and nations seek the way of peace together.
Your Spirit is at work
when understanding puts an end to strife,
when hatred is quenched by mercy,
and vengeance gives way to forgiveness.
For this we should never cease
to thank and praise you.
We join with all the choirs of heaven
as they sing forever to your glory:
Sanctus ("Holy, Holy"; based on the praise of the Seraphim in Isa 6:3 and Rev 4:8):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTrOh1eDE9E&list=PLMQrJzPlip5W0u111YHskjlVxAiTCs45x&index=9
ALL: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest!
Blessed is he, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest (2x)
Eucharistic Prayer R2
Epiclesis (calling upon the Holy Spirit):
God of power and might,
we praise you through your Son, Jesus Christ,
who comes in your name.
He is the Word that brings salvation.
He is the hand you stretch out to sinners.
He is the way that leads to your peace.
God our Father,
we had wandered far from you,
but through your Son you have brought us back.
You gave him up to death
so that we might turn again to you
and find our way to one another.
Therefore, we celebrate the reconciliation
Christ has gained for us.
We ask you to sanctify these gifts
by the power of your Spirit,
as we now fulfill your Son’s + command.
Institution Narrative (recalling the words and actions of Jesus at the Last Supper; see Mark 14:22-24; Matt 26:26-28; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Cor 11:23-25):
While he was at supper
on the night before he died for us,
he took bread in his hands,
and gave you thanks and praise.
He broke the bread,
gave it to his disciples, and said:
Take this, all of you, and eat it:
this is my body which will be given up for you.
At the end of the meal he took the cup.
Again he praised you for your goodness,
gave the cup to his disciples, and said:
Take this, all of you, and drink from it:
this is the cup of my blood, the blood of the new and everlasting covenant. It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me.
Memorial Acclamation:
Bp. Tom: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwuuUpEc32s&list=PLMQrJzPlip5W0u111YHskjlVxAiTCs45x&index=10
ALL: When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death oh Lord until you come again!
Anamnesis, Offering, and Intercessions:
Lord our God,
your Son has entrusted to us
this pledge of his love.
We celebrate the memory of his death and resurrection
and bring you the gift you have given us,
the sacrifice of reconciliation.
Therefore, we ask you, Father,
to accept us, together with your Son.
Fill us with his spirit
through our sharing in this meal.
may he take away all that divides us.
May this Sprit keep us always in communion with
Francis our pope; James our bishop, Bishops Charlie, Sean, Gerald, David; Cardinal Wilton Gregory and me your humble servant
with all the bishops and all your people.
Father, make your church throughout the world
a sign of unity and instrument of your peace.
You have gathered us here
around the table of your Son,
in fellowship with the Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and all the saints.
In that new world where the fullness of your peace will be revealed,
gather people of every race, language, and way of life
to share in the one eternal banquet
with Jesus Christ the Lord.
Doxology and Great Amen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDYVSZFUudA&list=PLMQrJzPlip5W0u111YHskjlVxAiTCs45x&index=11
Through Him and with him, and in him
Oh God almighty Father!
In the unity of the Holy Spirit
All glory and honor is yours, forever and ever!
The people acclaim: Amen
Lord's Prayer (Sung)
Bp. Tom: Let us pray for the coming of the kingdom as Jesus taught us.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoCZ_HORMi0&list=PLMQrJzPlip5W0u111YHskjlVxAiTCs45x&index=12
All: Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be your name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
Bishop Tom: Deliver us lord from every evil and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus the Christ.
For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever.
Amen!
Breaking of the Bread. LAMB OF GOD (SUNG)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qI61AEr8SHs&list=PLMQrJzPlip5W0u111YHskjlVxAiTCs45x&index=13
All: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.
Communion
Bp. Tom: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to the supper of the lamb!
All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and I shall be healed.
Communion Minister: The body of Christ. Communicant: Amen.
Communion Minister: The blood of Christ. Communicant: Amen.
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
ALL: 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.
Communion Song
Say to the Frightened Heart
Bob Hurd
https://youtu.be/yhOUaEedPHo?si=QADn5Pza_VCc5dxE
REFRAIN
Say to the frightened heart;
Have courage, do not fear
For God whose love is everlasting
Comes to save us.
Wilderness and dry land will exult
The desert rejoice and bloom,
Bloom with flow’rs in abundance,
Resound with songs of rejoicing.
They will behold the radiance of God,
The glory of the Lord.
Say to those who are frightened,
fear not, be strong and have courage.
Then will the lame ones leap like the deer,
Then will the blind ones see.
The ears of the deaf will be opened,
The mute will cry out with gladness.
The path for the people of God shall appear
A road called the Holy Way.
The ransomed shall pass along it
Returning safely to Sion.
Entering Sion they shall exult,
Crowned with unending joy
No longer will sadness haunt them
All grief and sorrow will vanish.
CONCLUDING RITES************************
Prayer after Communion
Father,
may we grow in love
by the eucharist we have celebrated
in memory of the Lord Jesus,
who is Lord for ever and ever.
ALL: AMEN
Optional Announcements
Greeting and Blessing
Bp. Tom: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
May almighty God bless you,
The Father, + and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
ALL: AMEN
Dismissal
Bp. Tom: This Mass, this time together has ended – now, go – take Jesus into the world!
ALL: Thanks be to God!
Recessional and Closing Song:
This Is Amazing Grace
https://youtu.be/EvkxNcytG7Y?si=EfKmqaEg1WAA8jp6
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness?
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger?
The King of glory, the King above all kings
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder?
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder?
The King of glory, the King above all kings
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me
Who brings our chaos back into order?
Who makes the orphans a son and daughter?
The King of glory, the King of glory
Who rules the nations with truth and justice
Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance
The King of glory, the King above all kings
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy, worthy, worthy
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me
All that You've done for me