A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear Sisters
and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
Welcome to
Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the Sunday Holy Mass service. As we celebrate the 30th Sunday in
the Ordinary Time today, the Gospel story tells us how the blind man was
restored to his eye sight just because he believed in Jesus, Son of David and
the Son of God. We, too, need the
healing power of Christ, our Lord and Savior, in order that we may see God’s
great love in every person, in all forms of life.
In this Holy
Mass we are about to witness the reception by our friends Sebastian and Michael
of the three Sacraments of initiation, namely Baptism, Confirmation and Holy
Eucharist. Being baptized, they are
forgiven their sins and given new life in Christ. Being confirmed, they grow mature with the
seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Being
fed with the Body and Blood of Christ, they go strong as witnesses to His Good
News of salvation.
Please all
stand to sing the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading: Jer 31: 7-9
The Lord God
of merciful love will deliver His people from all forms of slavery to the evil
forces. This declaration always brings
hope to the sinful humanity which can in no way save themselves from the
bondage of sin and death.
-
Second Reading: Heb 5:1-6
Christ
Jesus, our Lord and Savior, was made High Priest by God the Father to offer the
sacrifice for sins with His own life.
Sharing in our humanity, Christ did His assignment with compassion and
mercy for us sinners.
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a/ Entrance: Open My Eyes (EM # 235)
b/ Respondsorial Psalm: EM Page 218
c/ Offertory: All
Good Gifts
(EM # 206)
d/ Communion: These Alone
Are Enough (EM # 228)
e/ Recessional: Be With Us,
Mary (EM # 298)
