A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for our Sunday Holy Mass celebration. We celebrate the Baptism of the Lord Jesus
Christ today to mark the start of His mission on earth. God the Father blessed Christ with the
recognition that the latter was officially sent to bring the salvation message
to humanity. We are thankful to God for
the gift of new life through the Sacrament of Baptism. We, too, are officially sent by the Church to
bring God’s message of mercy to the world.
We
pray in this Holy Mass for the blessing of faith with which we are able to
become trustworthy witnesses to Christ’s saving word.
Please
all stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading Is 40:1-5.9-11
To the
people of Jerusalem, the Prophet Isaiah announces the good news of freedom and
pardon. More importantly it is now the
time for the Lord God to care for His children with precious rewards to those
who have been faithful.
-
Second Reading Ti 2:11-14;
3:4-7
Saint Paul
urges Christians to be grateful to God the Father for His love and mercy
demonstrated in the salvation plan accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ.
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a/ Entrance: Now Is The Time (ES #122)
b/ Respondsorial Psalm: EM page 57
c/ Offertory: Worthy Is The Lamb (ES #109)
d/ Communion: These Alone Are Enough (ES #209)
e/ Recessional: Open My Eyes (ES #207)
