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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.
BISHOP REMARKS
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.
God of power and mercy,
protect us from all harm..
Give us freedom of spirit
and health in mind and body
to do your work on earth.
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 First Book of Kings
In those days, Elijah the prophet went to Zarephath.
As he arrived at the entrance of the city,
a widow was gathering sticks there; he called out to her,
"Please bring me a small cupful of water to drink."
She left to get it, and he called out after her,
"Please bring along a bit of bread."
She answered, "As the LORD, your God, lives,
I have nothing baked; there is only a handful of flour in my jar
and a little oil in my jug.
Just now I was collecting a couple of sticks,
to go in and prepare something for myself and my son;
when we have eaten it, we shall die."
Elijah said to her, "Do not be afraid.
Go and do as you propose.
But first make me a little cake and bring it to me.
Then you can prepare something for yourself and your son.
For the LORD, the God of Israel, says,
'The jar of flour shall not go empty,
nor the jug of oil run dry,
until the day when the LORD sends rain upon the earth.'"
She left and did as Elijah had said.
She was able to eat for a year, and he and her son as well;
the jar of flour did not go empty,
nor the jug of oil run dry,
as the LORD had foretold through Elijah.
The Word of the Lord
ALL: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm
Ps 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAWb0CwvmzM&list=PLMQrJzPlip5W17vNtyvF0wu5xoaNX_54x&index=5
R. (1b) Praise the Lord, my soul!
The LORD keeps faith forever,
secures justice for the oppressed,
gives food to the hungry.
The LORD sets captives free.
R. Praise the Lord, my soul!
The LORD gives sight to the blind.
The LORD raises up those who were bowed down;
the LORD loves the just.
The LORD protects strangers.
R. Praise the Lord, my soul!
The fatherless and the widow he sustains,
but the way of the wicked he thwarts.
The LORD shall reign forever;
your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia.
R. Praise the Lord, my soul!
The second reading is from the Letter to the Hebrews
Christ did not enter into a sanctuary made by hands,
a copy of the true one, but heaven itself,
that he might now appear before God on our behalf.
Not that he might offer himself repeatedly,
as the high priest enters each year into the sanctuary
with blood that is not his own;
if that were so, he would have had to suffer repeatedly
from the foundation of the world.
But now once for all he has appeared at the end of the ages
to take away sin by his sacrifice.
Just as it is appointed that human beings die once,
and after this the judgment, so also Christ,
offered once to take away the sins of many,
will appear a second time, not to take away sin
but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God
Gospel
Alleluia! (Sung)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYzHCHTpwZg&list=PLMQrJzPlip5W17vNtyvF0wu5xoaNX_54x&index=6
ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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!
In the course of his teaching Jesus said to the crowds,
"Beware of the scribes, who like to go around in long robes
and accept greetings in the marketplaces,
seats of honor in synagogues,
and places of honor at banquets.
They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext
recite lengthy prayers.
They will receive a very severe condemnation."
He sat down opposite the treasury
and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury.
Many rich people put in large sums.
A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents.
Calling his disciples to himself, he said to them,
"Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more
than all the other contributors to the treasury.
For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth,
but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had,
her whole livelihood."
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, still troubled hearts. Let us learn to open our eyes and our hearts to those who struggle with daily lives. Let us be the action that they need to not just survive but thrive.
Father of unconditional love, we bring you these prayers and petitions.
* “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
*This weekend we mark Veteran’s day – a time that honors those living. For our military; for those who serve and those who have served. For those actively engaged in protecting our freedom; send protection. Send wisdom. And comfort those friends and family left behind. For those who have served and who struggle with health and mental health issues – send your healing and creative power.
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:
Bryan Smith
Chris Linn’s mom Lin
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
O God of endless love, in the shadow of your wings we find refuge: hear the prayers we humbly make, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ALL: 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.
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:
God of mercy,
in this eucharist we proclaim the death of the Lord.
Accept the gifts we present
and help us follow him with love, alive!
For he is Lord for ever and ever.
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
Make Your Home in Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bu5cH9b74mM
Every fox a den
Every bird a nest
But the son of man has no place to rest
Every heart a man
Every king a throne
But the word made flesh no worthy home
Your burden's light and your yolk is easy
Your name is love and your grace is free
My heart was locked but you had the key
Make your home in me
Make your home in me
Lord you come to me in your homelessness
Burning in your eyes such a great distress
Who will heal your wounds
Who will make your bed
I will comfort you
I will share my bread for
Your burden's light and your yolk is easy
Your name is love and your grace is free
My heart was locked but you had the key
Make your home in me
Make your home in me
Where there is love there is no fear
So make your home and residence here
I'm so alive when you are near
So make your home in me
Your burden's light and your yolk is easy
Your name is love and your grace is free
My heart was locked but you had the key
Make your home in me
Make your home in me
Oh make your home in me
My America (I Still Believe)
By Danny Gokey
https://youtu.be/0ei6R3ryIYQ?si=XUsXG1FRjmLzAtOE
I hear them say, "Our country's far too gone"
Even claim, "Our fathers got it wrong"
But I won't give up on us, and I'll take a stand
'Cause we can overcome, this is not the end
I still believe in us, oh, America
You're still the land I love, though a little bruised up
Stars and Stripes still cry liberty
Over evil over tyranny
Blood poured out for our freedom
They sacrificed it all for this nation
I still believe in us, my America
Our history is full of bravery
Heroes fought for our equality
Now is the time to make peace and forgive our faults
Because united we stand or divided we will fall
I still believe in us, my America
You're still the land I love, though a little bruised up
Stars and Stripes still cry liberty
Over evil, over tyranny
Blood poured out for our freedom
Sacrificed it all for this nation
I still believe in us
America, America
God shed His grace on thee
And crowned thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea
I'll always believe in us, my America
This is the land I love, but we gotta heal up
Lady Liberty will always be a sign of hope unto the refugee
The immigrant can find escape from oppression to a better place
I still believe in us
I still believe in us
I still believe in us
My America
Our America
CONCLUDING RITES************************
Prayer after Communion
Lord, we thank you for the nourishment you give us
Through your holy gift.
Pour out your Spirit upon us
And in the strength of this food from heaven
keep us single-minded in your service.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
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:
You Are All that I Need
Tom Booth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g1CtAlwgQw&list=RD0g1CtAlwgQw&start_radio=1
You are all that I need
You are all that I want and I need
When I doubt, when I am afraid,
When the waves come crashing in
When you take my hand and look into my eyes
Telling me that all will be well
Refrain
You are all that I need.
You are all that I want and I need
You are all that I need my Lord
You are all that I want and I need.
I trust you Lord, though I do not understand
You have led me here today
Speak to me, show me the way
For all is well and ever shall be
Refrain
You are all that I need.
You are all that I want and I need
You are all that I need my Lord
You are all that I want and I need.
When I doubt, when I am afraid
When the waves come crashing in
It’s when you take my hand, look into my eyes
Telling me that all will be well
For all is well and ever shall be
Refrain
You are all that I need.
You are all that I want and I need
You are all that I need my Lord
You are all that I want and I need.
You are all that I want and I need
You are all that I want and I need!
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