Middletown, New Jersey

St. Catherine’s Church; Middletown, New Jersey

The Feast of Christ the King, November 22, 2020 Daily Mass: Mon. through Sat 8:00 am; Mon & Fri 12:00. Latin Mon. 7:00 pm

Sunday Mass: Vigil, Sat 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm Sunday 7:30 am; 9:00 am (Latin) and 10:30 am ; Confession: Sat 3:00—4:00 pm righteous to eternal life." Matt 25 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ And these will for you did not do ones, of these least do for one 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not punishment, but the go off to eternal OPENING HYMN: Credo 276 Glory to God in the highest, Come, Though almighty King, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, Help us Thy name to sing: Help us to praise; we adore you, we glorify you Father all glorious, O’er all victorious, we give you thanks for your great glory, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days. Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, To Thee great One in Three, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Eternal praises be Hence evermore! you take away the sins of the world, Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, And to eternity, Love and adore. receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, THE LITURGY you alone are the Lord, P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, Spirit. R: Amen with the Holy Spirit, The Grace of our Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the in the glory of God the Father. Amen. communion of the Holy Spirit be with you always. THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

R: And with your spirit.

THE WORD OF GOD

Jesus Christ will come again in great majesty as King of all creation to judge both the living and the dead. As children A Reading from the Prophet Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 destined for eternity, let us humble confess our sins to Al- Thus says the Lord GOD: I myself will look after and tend

mighty God. my sheep. As a shepherd tends his flock when he finds himself among his scattered sheep, so will I tend my I Confess, R: to almighty God and to you, my brothers sheep. I will rescue them from every place where they and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and were scattered when it was cloudy and dark. I myself will in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed pasture my sheep; I myself will give them rest, says the to do, (striking their breast 3 times, they say) Lord GOD. The lost I will seek out, the strayed I will through my fault, through my fault, bring back, the injured I will bind up, the sick I will heal, through my most grievous fault; but the sleek and the strong I will destroy, shepherding therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels them rightly. As for you, my sheep, says the Lord GOD, I and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me will judge between one sheep and another, between rams to the Lord our God.

and goats. The Word of the Lord: R: Thanks be to God

Lord, have mercy (upon us) Kyrie, eleison.

GRADUAL PSALM 23 R. Lord, have mercy (upon us) R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall Christ have mercy (upon us) want. R. Christ, have mercy (upon us) Christe, eleison. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Lord, have mercy (upon us) . In verdant pastures he gives me repose. R. Lord, have mercy (upon us) R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall Kyrie, eleison want.

P: May Almighty God have mercy upon us forgive us our Beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. sins, and bring us to life Everlasting. Amen He guides me in right paths for his name's sake. R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflow

R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. THE NICEAN CREED

Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; I believe in one God, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come. R: The Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want all things visible and invisible. The First Epistle of St Paul to the Corinthians 15 I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son Beloved; Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of of God, born of the Father before all ages. those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through God from God, Light from Light, man, the resurrection of the dead came also through man. For true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstan- just as in Adam all die, so too in Christ shall all be brought to tial with the Father; through him all things were made. life, but each one in proper order: Christ the firstfruits; then, at For us men and for our salvation his coming, those who belong to Christ; then comes the end, he came down from heaven, when he hands over the kingdom to his God and Father, when he (ALL BOW) has destroyed every sovereignty and every authority and pow- and by the Holy Spirit was Incarnate er. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his of the Virgin Mary, and became man. feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. When everything is subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, to the one who subjected everything to him, so that God may be he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the all in all. The Word of the Lord. R: Thanks be to God third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

Alleluia, alleluia. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the He ascended into heaven Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to and is seated at the right hand of the Father. come! Alleluia, alleluia. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the

The Holy Gospel according to St Matthew. 25:31-46 dead and his kingdom will have no end. Jesus said to his disciples: "When the Son of Man comes in his I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious who proceeds from the Father and the Son, throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he who with the Father and the Son is adored will separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep on his right and I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. the goats on his left. Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me and the life of the world to come. Amen

drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.’ THE INTERCESSIONS Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? *Please kneel; Response: HAVE MERCY ON US When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and P: Most Sweet Jesus Redeemer of the human race, * look clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?’ down upon us humbly prostrate before Your Altar.* We ae And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, Yours and Yours we wish to be;* but to be more surely whatever you did for one of the least brothers of mine, you did united with You, * behold each one of us freely conse- for me.’ Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, crates ourselves today * to Your Most Sacred Heart.* you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Have Mercy on us angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no wel- Many indeed have never known You; * many too, despis- come, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and ing Your precepts,* have rejected You;* Have mercy on you did not care for me.’ Then they will answer and say, 'Lord, them all,* most merciful Jesus,* and draw them all to when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or Your Sacred Heart.* Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs?’ He will answer Have Mercy on us them, 'Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.’ And these will go off to eter- Be King O Lord, * not only of the faithful who have for- nal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." The Gospel of saken You,* but also of the prodigal children * who have the Lord R: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. abandoned You;* grant that they may quickly return to We pray especially for their Father’s house * lest they die of wretchedness and 5:00pm Jean Hockey 6:30pm Charlie Bolin hunger.* Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Have Mercy on us Liv. Int. of Connor & Karly Walsh Be King of those who are deceived by erroneous opin- Debbie Ahrens ions,* or whom discord keeps aloof,* and call them back James Kennedy to the harbor of truth * and unity of faith,* so that soon Roseann Lepard there may be * but one flock and one Shepherd.* 7:30am Liv. Int. of Andrew J. Hulak Jr. (b’day) 9:00am Liv. Int. of Father Dan Hesko Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Have Mercy on us 10:30am Phyllis Berndt Be King of all those who are still involved * in the dark- For whom this Mass is offered ness of paganism,* idolatry,* infidelity,* unbelief or athe- ism,* and refuse not to draw them all * into the light and Pray, brethren that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to kingdom of God. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: God, the almighty Father.

Have Mercy on us R: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good Turn Your eyes of mercy * towards the children of that and the good of all his holy Church. race, * once Your chosen people:* of old they call down upon themselves * the Blood of the Savior;* may it now Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. descend upon them,* a layer of redemption and of life.* Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Have Mercy on us Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Grant O Lord, to Your people, * health of body and soul,* Hosanna in the highest. and to the faithful departed eternal rest.* The Canon of the Mass (All Kneel)

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: Have Mercy on us The Mystery of Faith Grant to Your Church assurance of freedom * and immun- We Proclaim your death O Lord and profess your resurrec- ity from harm; * give peace and order to all nations,* and tion, until you come again make the earth resound * from pole to pole with one cry:* The Canon of the Mass continues

Praise the Divine Heart that wrought our salvation;* to it At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, be glory and honor forever and ever. AMEN we dare to say:

*By Decree of Pope Pus XI, 1925 to be recited in all Churches. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heav- en. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tres- passes, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead THE HOLY SACRIFICE Credo 280 us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Deliver us, Lord, we pray……….. Does its successive journeys run; For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, now and for ever. Prayer for Peace Till moons shall wax And wane no more. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, To him shall endless prayer be made, have mercy on us. And praises throng to crown his head. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, His name like sweet perfume shall rise have mercy on us.

With every morning sacrifice. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

People and realms of every tongue grant us peace. Dwell on His love with sweetest song, Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of And infant voices shall proclaim the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

Their early blessings on His name. Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, Let every creature rise and bring but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. The highest honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud “Amen!” Communion Hymn Credo # 286 Closing Hymn Credo # 289 The Head that once was crowned with thorns To Jesus Christ, our sovereign King, Is crowned with glory now; Who is the world’s salvation, A royal diadem adorns All praise and homage do we bring the mighty Victor’s brow. And thanks and adoration.

The highest place that heaven affords Christ Jesus, Victor! Christ Jesus, Ruler! Is His, is His by right, Christ Jesus, Lord and Redeemer.

The King of kings and Lord of lords, Thy reign extend, O King benign, And heavens eternal Light; To every land and nation;

The Joy of all who dwell above, For in Thy Kingdom, Lord divine, The Joy of all below Alone we find salvation. To whom He maifests His love And grants His name to Know MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Monday, November 23 St. Clement I, Pope & Martyr 8:00am Helen Hudak (11th Ann.) by Ozechowski Family 12:00pm Liv. Int. Vincent Siciliano by daughters 7:00pm Anna Franklin by daughter, Ann Tuesday, November 24 St. Andrew Dung-Lac 8:00am Rose Foy by Foy Children Leonine Prayers for the Church Wednesday, November 25 St. Catherine of Alexandria V. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art 8:00am Frank & Marjorie Goss by Goss Family Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Je- 8:00am Palermo & Schito Families by Mary Ann & Sallee sus. Friday, November 27 R. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and 8:00am Rose Stavola by Johanna Kelly at the hour of our death. Amen. (three times) 12:00pm Palma Siciliano by daughters Hail, Holy Queen, Saturday, November 28 8:00am Stanley F. Evanowski Sr. by daughters R: Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. First Sunday of Advent To thee to we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To 5:00pm Frattini & Striedl Families by Marianne & Ed Striedl thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in 6:30pm Albert Joseph Piazza by George, Debbie & George this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, Dot Keough by friend thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this exile, show John Truppo by friend unto us the blessed Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, Salvatore Gibilisco by Liz & Jack Brooks Emilio Ramaglia by Maresca Family O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Irene & William Bartosiewicz by daughter V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Barbara Fitzpatrick by family R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Sunday, November 29 Let us pray. O God, our refuge and our strength, look down with 7:30am Pro Populo mercy upon the people who cry to Thee; and by 9:00am Margaret & John McGrath by son, Deacon McGrath 10:30am Patricia M. Casey by family the intercession of the glorious and immaculate Virgin Mary, 12:00pm Celia & Anthony Devito by daughter, Annette Mother of God, of St. Joseph her spouse, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the saints, in Thy mercy and goodness Blessed Mother Votive Light:Hon. of Mary Fatima Polishetty Sanctuary Lamp: Hon. of Anthony Gibilisco by Mom & Dad hear our prayers for the conversion of sinners, and for the liberty Sacred Heart Votive Light: Hon. of Mary Fatima Polishetty and exaltation of the Holy Mother the Church. Through the same Flowers on the side altars: In Thanksgiving g/o Mary Ann & Christ Our Lord. Amen. Sallee St. Michael the Archangel, R: defend us in battle; be our protection against the wicked- ness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we hum- bly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the The Banns of Christian Marriage power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. R . Have mercy on us. (3xs) II Kyle Talley & Rebecca Kruse If anyone knows of just cause why they may not be lawfully joined in Holy Matrimony, Let them speak now or forever hold their peace Jesus Will Judge the Living and the Dead favorably and so has nothing whatever to fear from the particular or general judgment. The particular judgment The thought of judgement is not very congenial to us. The will give confirmation to the individual that he or she is notion is mostly associated with criminal courts and saved, while the general judgment will be a public mani- wrongdoing of one sort or another. There is a problem festation of the power and glory of Christ. involved in deciding who is right and who is wrong, or In the Creed, the explicit reference is only to the general who is guilty and who is innocent. Because we are social or Last Judgment. The Church also teaches, in the Council beings and live together in community, there are bound to of Florence (1439), that the particular judgment of the conflicts of rights. In order to resolve such conflicts there individual follows soon after his death. is need for judgment and judges. Though necessary, the A great deal of mystery surrounds our personal existence process is painful and we would like to avoid it if at all as human beings, our origin and our destiny. We did not possible. ask to be created, nor did God ask us. Out of pure love, he When it comes to our relationship with God we are espe- created us and endowed us with many gifts, both natural cially apprehensive about the prospect of being judged by and supernatural. Like the steward in the Gospel who him. For “all things are naked and open to his eyes”, as we must give an accounting of his stewardship, we must give read in Hebrews (4:13), and not one of us is sinless. an accounting to God. The final scrutiny will center From our catechetical instruction we know that the around our faith and our love — both of God and man. Church teaches a twofold judgment of God: the particular Jesus is our model for both. He has also left us a graphic judgment that each one experiences immediately after description of the Last Judgment in Matthew (25:31-46). death, and the general judgment that will take place at the end of the world or the Second Coming of Christ when the Most Catholics are familiar with the term mortal sin. Mor- historical process will be brought to a close. tal sins deprive the soul of grace. They are serious trans- The judgment of God in this sense is the final act whereby gressions of God’s law, done freely and deliberately with he settles forever the destiny of the free creature — either a clear understanding of what they are. Their result is to to eternal punishment in hell or to eternal reward in heav- deny a soul entrance to heaven. en. The basis of God’s judgment is faith and good works There are particular mortal sins that are so evil that they or charity. Those who believe and live their faith accord- are said to be sins that cry to heaven for vengeance: mur- ingly will be saved; those who believe but do not love der of the innocent (abortion) (Gn 4:10), Sexual sin God and neighbor will be condemned; those who refuse to against nature (Gn 18:20-21), oppression of the poor (Ex believe that Jesus is the Christ and those who, not having 2:23), and defrauding workers of their just wages (Jas heard about Christ, refuse the grace of God that is given 5:4). them (1 Tim 2:4), will also be lost. Sins against the Holy Spirit are mortal sins that harden a When the Creed says that Jesus will judge “the living and soul by its rejection of the Holy Spirit. Six sins are in this the dead”, it means that he will judge all men — past, pre- category. They are despair, presumption, envy, obstinacy sent and future. No person will escape his judgment. Since in sin, final impenitence, and deliberate resistance to the all men are subject to sin (Rom 5), they are all likewise known truth subject to death (Rom 6:23). Even Christ and Mary had to die. Some have interpreted “the living” in the Creed to mean those in a state of grace, and “the dead” to mean those in sin. However, “the living” can also mean those who are still on this earth at the time of the Second Com- ing. Since all men are subject to death, the most probable meaning is that they will die and be brought before the judgment seat of Christ in an instant. The judgment of Christ will bring to light who has be- lieved and lived the gospel and who has not. The Gospels make it clear that the believer has already been judged favorably and so has nothing whatever to fear from the particular or general judgment. 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