A. Introduction
a) To the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
Welcome
to Saint Dominic’s Parish Church for the celebration of Sunday Holy Mass in the
29th Week in the Ordinary Time, Year A. The message of
God’s Word this Sunday focuses on what Jesus Christ our Lord said to those who
would wish how to deal with seemingly unsolvable interest conflicts between
worshipping God and serving people: “Repay to Cesar what belongs to Cesar and
to God what belongs to God.”
Christians
would not find themselves in any difficulty when they realize the truth that
the duty to build the Kingdom of God begins with that of building the kingdom
of man.
This
double obligation becomes more urgent when we celebrate mission Sunday today to
pray for the spreading of the Good News of God’s merciful love.
Kindly
all stand for the entrance hymn.
b) To the Readings
- First
Reading Is 45:1.4-6
God
the Creator of all knows how to entice His created world to serve His Holy Will
no matter what or who they are. King Cyrus of foreign and pagan origin
was sent by God to restore His Chosen People and the worship of His Name.
- Second
Reading 1 Thes 1:1-5 b
The
preaching of Christ’s Good News is not the work of mere word of mouth but
consists of actions which reveal the power of God in the life of the preachers
and that of the listeners. It is God Who opens the mouth of the speaker
and the heart of the listener.
B. Hymns
for Holy Mass
a) Entrance: Let Us Go To The Altar (ES #140)
b) Responsorial Psalm: EM Page 205
c) Offertory: Our Blessing Cup (ES #153)
d) Communion: O God, You Search Me (ES #230)
e) Recessional: Hail, Holy Queen (ES #354)
