The Holy Name of Catholic Community Second Sunday of April 11, 2021

“The Supper at Emmaus” by Roy de Maistre Introductory Rites

ENTRANCE PROCESSIONAL

PENITENTIAL ACT

GLORY TO GOD Glory to God in the highest, For you alone are the Holy One, and on earth peace to people you alone are the Lord, of good will. you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, We praise you, we bless you, with the Holy Spirit, we adore you, we glorify you, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

COLLECT God of everlasting mercy, who in the very recurrence of the paschal feast kindle the faith of the people you have made your own, increase, we pray, the grace you have bestowed, that all grasp and rightly understand in what font they have been washed, by whose Spirit they have been reborn, by whose Blood they have been redeemed.

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Liturgy of the Word

READING I: Acts 4:32-35 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24

“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting.”

READING II: 1 Jn 5:1-6 Beloved: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God, and everyone who loves the Father loves also the one begotten by him. In this way we know that we love the children of God when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world. And the victory that conquers the world is our faith. Who indeed is the victor over the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ, not by water alone, but by water and blood. The Spirit is the one who testifies, and the Spirit is truth.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: Jn 20:29 You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; Blessed are those who have not seen me, but still believe!

GOSPEL: Jn 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”

Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas,

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“Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.

HOMILY

PROFESSION OF FAITH: The Renewal of Baptismal Promises Do you renounce Satan? Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, R/. I do. the holy , the communion of saints, And all his works? the forgiveness of sins, R/. I do. the resurrection of the body, And all his empty show? and life everlasting? R/. I do. R/. I do.

Do you believe in God, This is our faith. the Father almighty, This is the faith of the Church. Creator of heaven and earth? We are proud to profess it R/. I do. in Christ Jesus our Lord. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, R/. Amen. his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered death and was buried, rose again from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father? R/. I do.

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PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

APRIL 11, 2021 SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER – () INTRODUCTION We have not seen but still believe. With confident faith we bring our concerns before God as we acclaim: “Have mercy on us and on the whole world.” R/. Have mercy on us and on the whole world.

INTERCESSIONS  For the Church, that through the gift of the Spirit, we recognize God’s presence with us and profess with Thomas, “My Lord and My God”, we pray to the Lord.

 For a spirit of openness, that we may be open to God’s love and forgiveness, which God abundantly pours out for us, we pray to the Lord.

 For all who are questioning their faith or God presence in their lives, that the Spirit will guide them to new insights and help them recognize God’s presence through the witness of Christian’s love and service, we pray to the Lord.

 For all whose hearts ache from the sin of abortion, that God will soothe and heal them with the balm of His Divine Mercy, we pray to the Lord.

 For our brothers and sisters who have died, that God may raise them up on the last day, we pray to the Lord.

FINAL PRAYER Generous God, plant your precious gift of faith ever deeper in our hearts. All that we ask, we ask in the name of Jesus, our Risen Lord. R/. Amen.

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND GIFTS

As Father prepares the altar for the sacrifice of the , he will invite those worshiping at home to make their offering online. Baskets will not be passed. Feel free to use the Online Giving app on your smart phone “Online Giving by Our Sunday Visitor”

or wait to place your offering in the baskets near the doors as you depart the Church.

Thank you for supporting our parish mission: Together, we glorify Christ’s Holy Name by Inviting, Nourishing, and Forming His People to share the Gospel in word and deed.

Pray, brothers and sisters, May the Lord accept the sacrifice that my sacrifice and yours at your hands may be acceptable to God, for the praise and glory of his name, the almighty Father. for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS Accept, O Lord, we pray, the oblations of your people and of those you have brought to new birth, that, renewed by confession of your name and by Baptism, they may attain unending happiness.

HOLY MYSTERY OF FAITH Holy, Holy, Holy We proclaim your Death, O Lord, Lord God of hosts. and profess your Resurrection Heaven and earth until you come again. are full of your glory. When we eat this Bread Hosanna in the highest. and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, Blessed is he who comes until you come again. in the name of the Lord. Save us, Savior of the world, Hosanna in the highest. for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.

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GREAT AMEN Amen, amen, amen.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, hallowed be thy name; graciously grant peace in our days, thy kingdom come, that, by the help of your mercy, thy will be done we may be always free from sin on earth as it is in heaven. and safe from all distress, Give us this day our daily bread, as we await the blessed hope and forgive us our trespasses, and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. as we forgive those For the kingdom, the power who trespass against us; and the glory are yours and lead us not into temptation, now and for ever. but deliver us from evil.

LAMB OF GOD 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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION Behold the Lamb of God, Lord, I am not worthy behold him who takes away that you should enter under my roof, the sins of the world. but only say the word Blessed are those called and my soul shall be healed. to the supper of the Lamb.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON: Cf. Jn 20: 27 Bring your hand and feel the place of the nails, and do not be unbelieving but believing, alleluia.

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SPIRITUAL COMMUNION PRAYER St. Alphonsus Liguori 18th century

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I 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.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Grant, we pray, almighty God, that our reception of this paschal Sacrament may have a continuing effect in our minds and hearts.

Concluding Rites

FINAL BLESSING AND

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