FIFTH SUNDAY OF

May 2, 2021

I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people. PSALM 22

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI INTRODUCTORY RITES

Announcements and Call to Worship

Entrance Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!

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Greeting

Penitential Act

Gloria

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Collect

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LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Acts 9:26-31

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles

When Saul arrived in Jerusalem he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. Then Barnabas took charge of him and brought him to the apostles, and he reported to them how he had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus. He moved about freely with them in Jerusalem, and spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord. He also spoke and debated with the Hellenists, but they tried to kill him. And when the brothers learned of this, they took him down to Caesarea and sent him on his way to Tarsus.

The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit it grew in numbers.

The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

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Responsorial Psalm 22

(6:30am) I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people

Second Reading 1 John 3:18-24

A reading from the first Letter of Saint John

Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. Now this is how we shall know that we belong to the truth and reassure our hearts before him in whatever our hearts condemn, for God is greater than our hearts and knows everything. Beloved, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence in God and receive from him whatever we ask, -Page 6- because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And his commandment is this: we should believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. Those who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them, and the way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit he gave us.

Beloved: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we be called the children of God. Yet so we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we shall be has not yet been revealed. We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Easter Alleluia

Remain in me as I remain in you, says the Lord. Whoever remains in me will bear much fruit.

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Gospel John 15:1-8

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John Glory to You, O Lord.

Jesus said to his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. You are already pruned because of the word that I spoke to you. Remain in me, as I remain in you. Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask for whatever you want and it will be done for you. By this is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit and become my disciples.”

The Gospel of the Lord Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ

Homily

Dismissal of Candidates and Catechumens (10a) Cantor first time, then all

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Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, (bow) 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

Blessing of 50th Wedding Anniversary (4:30pm)

Prayer for Vocations (omitted at 4:30pm)

Almighty Father, You have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.” Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes, and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal. Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen -Page 9-

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?” (1 Cor 10:16)

Preparation of the Altar & Presentation of Gifts This Day Was Made By The Lord

Invitation to Prayer

Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters…

All: 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 over the Offerings

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The Eucharistic Prayer

Preface Dialogue

Holy, Holy

The Mystery of Faith

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Conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer

COMMUNION RITE “O sacred banquet! in which Christ is received, the memory of his Passion is renewed, the mind is filled with grace, and a pledge of future glory to us is given. Alleluia.” (St. Thomas Aquinas, 1225-1274)

The Lord’s Prayer

The Rite of Peace

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Litany during the Fraction Rite

Invitation to Communion

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God…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 my soul shall be healed.

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Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

Communion Procession Draw Near

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Post-Communion Prayer

CONCLUDING RITES

Blessing

Dismissal

Closing Hymn Sing to the Mountains

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Congratulations to all our First Communicants! Mason Boehner, Gabriela Fajardo, Liam Grote, Michael Koop, Abigail Layman, Lydia Pape, Kenley Pohlmeyer, Mary Ricco, Val Nguyen, Toby Rosen, Andrew Sulesky, Lillian Ballman, Dylan Bridge, Minh Dang Nguyen, Minh Man Nguyen, Hailey Poff, Nathaniel Wilson, Carter Berridge, Sean Davidson, Xander Lesch, Ada Liszka, Isabella Rohrig, Finley Zwitt.

You are invited to take some time following to pray to St. Michael the Archangel, as a family or silently on your own.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen

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