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Worship along with us!

Fifth Sunday of Easter! May 18, 2025

    

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************************


Welcome in this Place

PJ Anderson, Curtis Stephan, Sarah Hart and Hippart Music

https://youtu.be/wpMBQxIRYbI?si=6FT90RZyUdXp_MEb


Almighty God of wonders

Your moves in majesty

We gather here for you.

Our everlasting Father

Who works in wondrous deeds

We gather here for you.


REFRAIN

You are worthy, worthy, worthy of our praise.

You are welcome, welcome in this place

You are holy, holy, holy is your name

You are welcome; welcome in this place.


All splendor goes before you

There’s power in your name

We gather here for you

We stand in courts of mercy

Within these holy gates

We gather here for you


REFRAIN


Let our song arise to you

Let our song arise

Let our song arise to you

Let our song arise

Let our song arise to you

Let our song arise!


REFRAIN (2x)


Greeting

Bishop Tom: Rejoice! Welcome to Holy Angels Catholic Community, mother church of the National Catholic Church of North America! I’m Bishop Tom Wieczorek and all are welcome!


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.

 

Penitential Act


Kyrie (SONG)

https://youtu.be/MI8QTqJD1z4?si=sk3FO7ETx7Chk5m9


You raise the dead to life in the Spirit 

Kyrie Eleison Kyrie Eleison 

You bring pardon and peace to the sinner 

Christe Eleison Christe Eleison 

You bring light to those in darkness 

Kyrie Eleison 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://youtu.be/SP3zWN7YQLE?si=bGG_Aad5IVfvnPf5

Cantor: Glory to God in the highest, Glory to God

And on earth peace to people, to people of good will. 

ALL: Glory to God in the highest, Glory to God

And on earth peace to people, 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 Fa-ther.

ALL: Glory to God in the highest, Glory to God

And on earth peace to people, to people of good will.

Lord Jesus Christ, only be-got-ten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

You take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us;

You take away the sin of the world, receive our prayer;

You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

ALL: Glory to God in the highest, Glory to God

And on earth peace to people, to people of good will.

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

ALL: Glory to God in the highest, Glory to God

And on earth peace to people, to people of good will.


The Collect

Bp. Tom:    Let us pray.

God our Father,

look upon us with love.

You redeem us and make us your 

children in Christ.

Give us true freedom

and bring us to the inheritance you promised.

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 Acts of the Apostles 

Acts 14:21-27

After Paul and Barnabas had proclaimed the good news
to that city
and made a considerable number of disciples,
they returned to Lystra and to Iconium and to Antioch.
They strengthened the spirits of the disciples
and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying,
“It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships
to enter the kingdom of God.”
They appointed elders for them in each church and,
with prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord
in whom they had put their faith.
Then they traveled through Pisidia and reached Pamphylia.
After proclaiming the word at Perga they went down to Attalia.
From there they sailed to Antioch,
where they had been commended to the grace of God
for the work they had now accomplished.
And when they arrived, they called the church together
and reported what God had done with them
and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

The Word of the Lord

ALL: Thanks be to God


Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13

https://youtu.be/VoDMhCFg60c?si=T8EN_43gW3L0R3AI


R (cf. 1) I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
 

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 I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
 

Let all your works give you thanks, O LORD,
           and let your faithful ones bless you.
Let them discourse of the glory of your kingdom
           and speak of your might.


R I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
 

Let them make known your might to the children of Adam,
           and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
Your kingdom is a kingdom for all ages,
           and your dominion endures through all generations.

R I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God.
 

Second Reading


A reading from the Book of Revelation

Revelation 21:1-5a

Then I, John, saw a new heaven and a new earth.
The former heaven and the former earth had passed away,
and the sea was no more.
I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem,
coming down out of heaven from God,
prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
I heard a loud voice from the throne saying,
“Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.
He will dwell with them and they will be his people
and God himself will always be with them as their God.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes,
and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain,
for the old order has passed away.”
 

The One who sat on the throne said,
“Behold, I make all things new.”

The Word of the Lord

ALL: Thanks be to God


Gospel (SUNG)

https://youtu.be/LwSBwI4Qa8s?si=gS3edl4uTlKuWU--

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!

I give you a new commandment, says the Lord:
love one another as I have loved you.

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!


The Lord IS with you!

ALL: And also with you!

A Reading from the Holy Gospel, according to John

ALL: Glory to you, Oh Lord!

John 13:31-33a, 34-35


When Judas had left them, Jesus said,
“Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him.
If God is glorified in him,
God will also glorify him in himself,
and God will glorify him at once.
My children, I will be with you only a little while longer.
I give you a new commandment: love one another.
As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.
This is how all will know that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another.”

Bp. Tom: The Gospel of the Lord

All: Praise to you Lord Jesus the Christ


Homily


Profession of Faith


Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, 

and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, 

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, 

born of the Virgin Mary, 

suffered under Pontius Pilate, 

was crucified, died and was buried; 

he descended into hell; 

on the third day he rose again from the dead; 

he ascended into heaven, 

and is seated at the right hand 

of God the Father almighty; 

from there he will come to judge 

the living and the dead. 

I believe in the Holy Spirit, 

the holy catholic Church, 

the communion of saints, 

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, 

and life everlasting. Amen.


Universal Prayer

Bp. Tom:  Father, the command should be clear: love. Love not just as a word but love that is so deep and so complete that we would give up all that we have and all that we are for others.  

We stand before you with these prayers and petitions and thank you for already knowing and answering. 


*For children who cannot believe in themselves, especially our LGBTQ family.  May the shy find a new voice of courage and the oppressed be released in love. May the gifts of all children be known and accepted in family, church, and community life.

WE PRAY TO THE LORD

LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER


*For our Bishops: the new Bishop of Rome – Pope Leo XIV, Bishop James Sherlock, Bishop Charlie Braun, Bishop Vicar Gerald Miller, Bishop David Lett, Cardinals Robert McElroy and Wilton Gregory; for all priests, deacons, and the laity ministering to your people. We pray that we may be made day by day a living and more perfect image of Christ, the Priest, the Good Shepherd, the Teacher and the Servant of all.

WE PRAY TO THE LORD

LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER


*May is Mental Health Awareness month. For our military and veterans. For construction workers who now have one of the highest rates of death from suicide.  Protect our military wherever they may be stationed or deployed. Comfort and care for their families and loved ones who remain behind. We pray for those who have served and who struggle with health and mental health issues. 

WE PRAY TO THE LORD

LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER


* For all who are ill. May our loved ones in hospitals or suffering at home know healing and peace. May God nourish the bodies that hold pain and loneliness. For those who are sick: for Nelson Arnold, Ron Gilroy, Debbie Hanson, Melissa DeWitt Arens, Deb Meyers, Cory Fleming,  Fr. Joseph Ruggeri, Bishop Vicar Gerald Miller, Jackie and Gerry Spencer, Donna M. Franco, Ann Carter Haines, Frank Vance, Jr.…………………………..as well as those suffering with or recovering from the measles, Covid, flu, and pneumonia. 


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


All That I Am (Magnificat) Luke 1:46

David Haas

https://youtu.be/34ikYPM7EZY?si=dWpUNx6d24BFy1Ib

REFFRAIN

All that I am

Sings of the God who brings new life 

To birth in me.

My spirit soars

On the wings of my Lord.

My soul gives glory to the Lord,

Rejoicing in my saving God

Who looks upon me in my state,

And all the world will

Call me blessed;

For God works marvels in my sight

And holy, holy is God’s name!

God’s mercy is from age to age,

On those who follow in fear;

Whose arm is power and strength, 

And scatters all the proud of heart;

Who casts the mighty from their thrones

And raises up the lowly ones!

REFRAIN

God fills the starving with good things,

The rich are left with empty hands;

Protecting all the faithful ones,

Remembers Israel with mercy

The promise known to those before

And to their children for ever!

REFRAIN

On the wings of my Lord


AMEN



LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST*********************


The House that Love is Building

Sarah Hart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM69BAgvuXw&list=PLMQrJzPlip5UIIB8xd995rp-OLeNz2i5I&index=9

In the house that Love is building
There is room enough for all
Endless welcome in her rafters
Mercy singing through her walls
Here is refuge for all people
From every tribe and tongue
In the house that Love is building
There is room for everyone
 

In the garden Love is tending
There’s a great and boundless feast
Where the seeds of hope are planted
And the yield is heaven’s peace
As the field becomes a harvest
For the many hungry ones
In the garden Love is tending
There’s enough for everyone
 

Oh the song that Love is raising
Is of pure, unending light
In the voices of her people
Rising to eternal skies
Now the darkness shall be swallowed
By the Living Word of God
Oh the song that Love is raising
Is a song for everyone
In the house that Love is building
There is room for everyone


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.

Bishop Tom 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 Tom 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 Tom 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 God's name,
            for our good
            and the good of all God's holy Church.


Prayer:  

Lord God,

by this holy exchange of gifts

you share with us your divine life.

Grant that everything we do

may be directed by the knowledge of your truth.

We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.

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, all powerful and ever-living God,

we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

We praise you with greater joy than ever

in this Easter season,

when Christ became our paschal sacrifice.

As he offered his body on the cross,

his perfect sacrifice fulfilled all others.

As he gave himself into your hands for our salvation,

he showed himself to be the priest, the altar, and the lamb

of sacrifice.

The joy of the resurrection renews the whole world,

While the choirs of heaven sing for ever 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=HjpBj4uhtrA&list=PLMQrJzPlip5U9-Q2kT0FDKb_pcMMQmPie&index=6

All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord 

God of Power, God of Might.
Heaven and earth are filled with your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.


Eucharistic Prayer III

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6acfOHQAxzQ&list=PLMQrJzPlip5WIw_Kv-KE2sqZSX-cVYM0o&index=12

Epiclesis (calling upon the Holy Spirit):

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.  ALL: HOSANA IN THE HIGHEST


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. ALL: HOSANA IN THE HIGHEST


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:
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:

ALL:   When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death Lord Jesus until you come again.


Anamnesis, 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; welcoming Pope Leo XIV, the Bishop of Rome, our Presiding Bishop James, Bishop Charlie Braun, Bishop David Lett, Cardinals Robert McElroy and Wilton Gregory, 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 unite 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:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6acfOHQAxzQ&list=PLMQrJzPlip5WIw_Kv-KE2sqZSX-cVYM0o&index=12

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.
 

The people acclaim: Amen 


Lord's Prayer 

https://youtu.be/Go48NULI6Gc?si=KcAXtfqYtXgdhKVE

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 do not let us be led into temptation

But deliver us from evil.

Bp. Tom: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

For the kingdom the power, 

and the glory are yours, 

now and forever.


Breaking of the Bread. LAMB OF GOD (SUNG)

https://youtu.be/RS30J67eky8?si=ja6oS016Z83bozX8

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.


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.


I Will Walk With You

Song by David Haas

https://youtu.be/L5JdBFcbPwM?si=qJRONQE8qVBgg6vE

I am here with you

All who live in anguish

The fearful, the lonely, all who are afraid.

I’ll make new your spirit

Tend your deepest hurts

With water flowing endlessly in love.

I know all your ways

And I will come to heal you

And leave you in comfort

All of you who mourn

All you near and far

I will brace you with my peace

With healing that will calm all your fears.

REFRAIN

I will always guide you

I will walk with you

I will hold you in your deepest fears

I will give you life

In all your empty places

With loving that treasures who you are

My prize, my beloved, my child.

I will come to you

And refresh your shattered dreams

And free you from the poison

Of wasted guilt and shame

I will hold your story 

and honor you journey

With hope that will transform your grief and pain.

REFRAIN

I am here beside you

Amidst the storm and terror

I will strengthen you with courage

And mend your tattered heart

I will give you songs to sing

When all seems bleak and hopeless

With music of forgiveness and joy!

REFRAIN

My prize, my beloved, my child.


Prayer after communion and blessing

Bp. Tom:  Let us pray.

Merciful Father,

may these mysteries give us new purpose

and bring us to a new life in you.

Grant this through Christ our Lord!

All:  Amen.



CONCLUDING RITES************************


Optional Announcements


Greeting and Blessing


Bp. Tom:  The Lord be with you.
All:  And also with you.


Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing.

Lord,

help your people to seek you with all their hearts

and to deserve what you promise.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

ALL: AMEN


May almighty God bless you,

The Father, + and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 

ALL: AMEN


Dismissal

Bp. Tom:  Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All:  Thanks be to God!


Recessional and Closing Song]:


Holy, Holy Forever

CeCe Williams

https://youtu.be/2xcFM9CBiOE?si=SDv11GpKUo6D5Y4g

 A thousand generations 

Falling down in worship 

To sing the song of ages to the Lamb 

And all who've gone before us 

And all who will believe 

Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb 

Your name is the highest 

Your name is the greatest 

Your name stands above them all 

All thrones and dominions 

All powers and positions 

Your name stands above them all 

And the angels cry, Holy 

All creation cries, Holy 

You are lifted high, Holy 

Holy forever 

If you've been forgiven 

And if you've been redeemed 

Sing the song forever to the Lamb 

If you walk in freedom 

And if you bear His name 

Sing the song forever to the Lamb 

We'll sing the song forever and amen 

And the angels cry, Holy 

All creation cries, Holy 

You are lifted high, Holy 

Holy forever 

Hear Your people sing, Holy 

To the King of Kings, Holy 

You will always be, Holy 

Holy forever 

Your name is the highest 

Your name is the greatest 

Your name stands above them all 

All thrones and dominions 

All powers and positions 

Your name stands above them all 

Jesus 

Your name is the highest 

Your name is the greatest 

Your name stands above them all 

Above all thrones and dominions 

All powers and positions 

Your name stands above them all 

And the angels cry, Holy 

All creation cries, Holy 

You are lifted high, Holy 

Holy forever 

Hear Your people sing, Holy 

To the King of Kings, Holy 

You will always be, Holy 

Holy forever You will always be, Holy 

Holy forever 

You will always be, Holy 

Holy forever

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