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INTRODUCTORY RITES************************
Overflow
Song by Matt Maher
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSU4U1t15rY
1. Your grace is power, your will forever
Your love is a river; overflow in me
2. Your word: true presence. Your body: our recompense
Your blood: salvation; overflow in me
Refrain
Overflow in me, my Lord, overflow in me, my Lord
Let your people bless you as your cup is poured;
Overflow in me, my Lord, overflow in me, my Lord
3. Your worship of you, its your gift to us from you
No one could give this gift but you; overflow in me
Bridge
We lift up our hearts. We lift up our souls
We lift up our minds. Every good thing is yours
Yeah, every good thing is yours, so overflow. Oh
Final Refrain
Overflow in me, my Lord, overflow in me, my Lord
Let your people bless you as your cup is poured;
Overflow in me, my Lord, overflow in me, my Lord
Overflow in me, my Lord. Overflow. Oh
Overflow in me, my Lord. Overflow in me, my Lord
Overflow in me, my Lord
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=-zMU0gGbwCc&list=PLMQrJzPlip5UbD5dD-9wikt4lSghEHdyq&index=2
Kyrie Eleison
ALL: Kyrie eleison
Christe eleison
ALL: Christe eleison.
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=3nCtNgwLxMg&list=PLMQrJzPlip5U4-PL3NwbFkk5sLav37tGX&index=3
Glory to God in the highest,
and 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,
O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
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; the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
Father,
guide us, as you guide creation
according to your law of love.
May we love one another
and come to perfection
in the eternal life prepared for us.
Grant 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***********************
Our first reading is from the Book of Isaiah
Seek the LORD while he may be found,
call him while he is near.
Let the scoundrel forsake their way,
and the wicked their thoughts;
let them turn to the LORD for mercy;
to our God, who is generous in forgiving.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD.
As high as the heavens are above the earth,
so high are my ways above your ways
and my thoughts above your thoughts.
The Word of the Lord
ALL: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR_RYj35j4g
R. (18a) The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
Every day will I bless you,
and I will praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the LORD and highly to be praised;
his greatness is unsearchable.
R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.
R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
The LORD is just in all his ways
and holy in all his works.
The LORD is near to all who call upon him,
to all who call upon him in truth.
R. The Lord is near to all who call upon him.
The second reading is from the letter of Paul to the Philippians
Brothers and sisters:
Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
For to me life is Christ, and death is gain.
If I go on living in the flesh,
that means fruitful labor for me.
And I do not know which I shall choose.
I am caught between the two.
I long to depart this life and be with Christ,
for that is far better.
Yet that I remain in the flesh
is more necessary for your benefit.
Only, conduct yourselves in a way worthy of the gospel of Christ.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God
Gospel
"May the Lord be in your heart and on your lips that you may proclaim His Gospel worthily and well, in the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit"
Alleluia! (Sung)
ALL: Alleluia, alleluia.
Open our hearts, O Lord,
to listen to the words of your Son.
ALL: Alleluia, alleluia.
Bp. Tom: The Lord is WITH you!
ALL: And also with you!
Bp. Tom: A Reading from the Holy Gospel, according to Matthew
ALL: Glory to you, Oh Lord!
Jesus told his disciples this parable:
"The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner
who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard.
After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage,
he sent them into his vineyard.
Going out about nine o'clock,
the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace,
and he said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard,
and I will give you what is just.'
So they went off.
And he went out again around noon,
and around three o'clock, and did likewise.
Going out about five o'clock,
the landowner found others standing around, and said to them,
'Why do you stand here idle all day?'
They answered, 'Because no one has hired us.'
He said to them, 'You too go into my vineyard.'
When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman,
'Summon the laborers and give them their pay,
beginning with the last and ending with the first.'
When those who had started about five o'clock came,
each received the usual daily wage.
So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more,
but each of them also got the usual wage.
And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying,
'These last ones worked only one hour,
and you have made them equal to us,
who bore the day's burden and the heat.'
He said to one of them in reply,
'My friend, I am not cheating you.
Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage?
Take what is yours and go.
What if I wish to give this last one the same as you?
Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money?
Are you envious because I am generous?'
Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last."
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
General Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful:
Bp. Tom: Heavenly Father, give us the wisdom to know your ways. When we think we have been cheated or shortchanged, let ‘your will be done!’ Never let us cease forgiving those who trespass against us just as you forgive us when we trespass. We thank you for answering these prayers and petitions which you know are on our hearts and in our minds.
*For those in Libya and Morocco who have been devastated by natural disasters. And for those in our country that face the challenges of heat, rain, wind, and storms. Strengthen those who seek to help and comfort those who have lost.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*September is suicide prevention month. We speak out that it is okay to not be okay. We offer a hand to those needing help or just to comfort them and let them know they are not alone as they wrestle with life on a daily basis.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For your church, that she may boldly stand against those who choose to persecute the poor, the immigrant, or those with different sexuality, especially our LGBTQ brothers and sisters. Let your church respond with boldness, love, and courage. Let us make room for those who are rejected. Let the church not be silent.
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 David Lett, Bishop Vicar Gerald Miller, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, and me your humble servant.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For those that serve and protect us in the military. Surround them and their families with the legions of angels. Protect them. Comfort them.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For those who are sick: for Ron Gilroy, Leonard Matarese, Courtney Rae, Danny Arens, Debbie Hanson, Melissa DeWitt Arens, Deb Meyers, Christopher Hlat, Cory Fleming, Fr. Joseph Ruggeri, Maria Collins, Matt Butts, Jamie Brill’s father Harry, Bernie Delia, Bishop David Lett, Monsignor Jamie, Chun Chun Yu, Rick Ward-Harder, Bishop Michael Curry, Scott Hedrick………………………………………..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 and the loved ones they have left behind:
Ronny Jack Coleman
Cornell Cheeks
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
Father, today I ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words I have spoken about myself. I do not want to abuse myself in such a way again. Transform my thoughts and let me understand how marvelously you made me. Change my habits so I use my tongue to speak hope and favor upon my life. In Jesus' name.
All: Amen
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST*********************
Drawn to You
By Sarah Hart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fio5gdJdhwo
Drawn to you, Lord, we are drawn to you
To the beauty of your presence in this place
Here for you, God, we are here for you
As the gifts we bring become a feast of grace
We are drawn to you
Drawn by the love that you have poured on us
We bring these gifts, works of our hands
You gather all we offer to yourself
Receive our prayer
Drawn to you, Lord, we are drawn to you
To the beauty of your presence in this place
Here for you, God, we are here for you
As the gifts we bring become a feast of grace
We are drawn to you
Drawn by the faith that you accept our gifts
And sanctify what we have shared
To make us holy by this bread and wine
Receive our prayer
Drawn to you, Lord, we are drawn to you
To the beauty of your presence in this place
Here for you, God, we are here for you
As the gifts we bring become a feast of grace
We are drawn to you
Drawn by the table you have laid for us
The welcome feast your heart prepares
The words now spoken that will make us one
Receive our prayer
Drawn to you, Lord, we are drawn to you
To the beauty of your presence in this place
Here for you, God, we are here for you
As the gifts we bring become a feast of grace
We are drawn to you
We are drawn to you
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 Bishop 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.
Bishop 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.
Bishop 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,
may these gifts which we now offer
to show our belief and our love
be pleasing to you.
May they become for us
the eucharist of Jesus Christ your Son,
who is Lord for ever and ever.
ALL: Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer
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, it is our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks
through your beloved Son, Jesus the Christ.
He is the Word through whom you made the universe,
the savior you sent to redeem us.
By the power of the Holy Spirit
he took flesh and was born of the Virgin Mary.
For our sake he opened his arms on the cross;
he put an end to death
and revealed the resurrection.
In this he fulfilled your will
and won for you a holy people.
And so we join the angels and the saints
in proclaiming your glory
as we sing:
Sanctus ("Holy, Holy"; based on the praise of the Seraphim in Isa 6:3 and Rev 4:8):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pAEipguRgs&list=PLMQrJzPlip5U4-PL3NwbFkk5sLav37tGX&index=7
ALL: Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Eucharistic Prayer III
Thanksgiving:
Father, you are holy indeed,
and all creation rightly gives you praise.
All life, all holiness comes from you
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
by the working of the Holy Spirit.
From age to age you gather a people to yourself,
so that from east to west
a perfect offering may be made
to the glory of your name.
Epiclesis (calling upon the Holy Spirit):
And so Father, we bring you these gifts.
We ask you to make them holy by the power of your Spirit,
that they may become the body + and blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
at whose command we celebrate this eucharist.
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):
On the night he was betrayed,
He took bread 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.
When supper was ended, he took the cup.
Again, he gave you thanks and praise,
gave the cup to his disciples, and said:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT: FOR 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 FOREGIVEN. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.
Memorial Acclamation:
Bp. Tom: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAmy4Gg8Jvk&list=PLMQrJzPlip5U4-PL3NwbFkk5sLav37tGX&index=8
ALL: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.
Anamnesis, (Epiclesis) Offering, and Intercessions:
Father, calling to mind the death your Son endured for our salvation,
his glorious resurrection and ascension into heaven,
and ready to greet him when he comes again,
we offer you in thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice.
Look with favor on your church’s offering,
and see the Victim whose death has reconciled us to yourself.
Grant that we, who are nourished by his body and blood,
may be filled with his Holy Spirit,
and become one body, one spirit in Christ.
May he make us an everlasting gift to you
and enable us to share in the inheritance of your saints,
with Mary, the virgin Mother of God;
with the apostles, the martyrs,
and all your saints,
on whose constant intercession we rely for help.
Lord may this sacrifice,
which has made our peace with you,
advance the peace and salvation of all the world.
Strengthen in faith and love your pilgrim Church on earth;
your servant, Pope Francis, our bishop James, bishops Charles, David, Gerald, and Wilton and me your humble servant,
with the clergy and the entire people your Son has gained for you.
Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered
here before you.
In mercy and love, united all your children wherever
they may be.
Welcome into your kingdom our departed brothers and sisters,
and all who have left this world in your friendship.
We hope to enjoy for ever the vision of your glory,
through Christ our Lord, from whom all good things come.
Doxology and Great Amen:
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
For ever and ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90iW-C0UqvQ&list=PLMQrJzPlip5U4-PL3NwbFkk5sLav37tGX&index=9
The people acclaim: Amen
Lord's Prayer (Sung)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2FARs7pKZk&list=PLMQrJzPlip5UbD5dD-9wikt4lSghEHdyq&index=10
Bp. Tom: Let us pray for the coming of the kingdom as Jesus taught us.
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.
For thine is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory
Now and forever
Now and forever
Amen. Amen.
Breaking of the Bread. LAMB OF GOD (SUNG)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJZh8sqvtc4&list=PLMQrJzPlip5U4-PL3NwbFkk5sLav37tGX&index=11
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 his supper.
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.
Communion Song
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.
Feast Meant for Everyone
Song by Tom Booth and Sarah Hart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTZyyVcCCLU&list=PLMQrJzPlip5VjDN6wwsOxqrU6eUXQWS7k&index=12
Bread for the immigrant, bread for the poor,
Bread for the hungry who beg at our door.
Food for the outcast, waiting to belong;
Come to the feast meant for everyone.
REFRAIN
Oh how great is the love of God
In this body broken, this saving blod.
Oh, how great is the love of God
Here in the feast meant for everyone,
Here in the feast meant for everyone.
Bread for the sheltered, bread for the rich;
Those who need nothing but all Jesus is.
Food for all people, empty we all come;
Come to the feast meant for everyone.
Drink for the brother, thirsting for more;
Drink for the sister who’s run out of hope.
This cup is healing, more than just enough.
Come to the feast meant for everyone.
Gather the sinners, gather the saints,
All souls in heaven and here in this place.
This is the table where we are made one,
Here in the feast meant for everyone.
Prayer after Communion
Bp. Tom: Let us pray.
Lord, help us with your kindness.
Make us strong through the eucharist.
May we put into action the saving mystery we celebrate.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
ALL: Amen.
CONCLUDING RITES************************
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: Go in peace of Christ!
ALL: Thanks be to God!
Recessional and Closing Song:
The Wonders of Your Love
Lyrics by Tom Booth and Ben Walther
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qabCDlgtdRA
You take the old and you make it new,
And restore the hearts of the wayward ones.
You take the simple and make it beautiful.
Breathe within!
You take what’s broken and make it whole again;
You take the sinful and make it pure.
Praise for the mercy you give so freely.
Breath within!
O Blessed Light, within us shine;
You’re so wonderful, so wonderful!
O Welcome Guest, come give us rest;
You’re so wonderful! Oh the wonders of your love!
Oh the wonders of your love!
Come Holy spirit, and dwell within us;
Give us the joy that will never end.
Inspire worship in truth and spirit.
Breathe within!
O Blessed Light, within us shine;
You’re so wonderful, so wonderful!
O Welcome Guest, come give us rest;
You’re so wonderful! Oh the wonders of your love!
Oh the wonders of your love! (2x)
BRIDGE
Melt the frozen, warm the chill;
Cleanse this stubborn heart and will.
Make my life a song of praise, every moment, all my days.
Every moment, all my days!
O Blessed Light, within us shine;
You’re so wonderful, so wonderful!
O Welcome Guest, come give us rest;
You’re so wonderful! Oh the wonders of your love!
Oh the wonders of your love! (2x)
Oh the wonders of your love!
Oh the, O Blessed Light, within us shine.
O Welcome Guest, wonders of your love!
Oh the come give us rest. O blessed Light,
Wonders of your love!
Within us shine. O welcome guest!
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