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22Nd Week in Ordinary Time Pਓਁ਌ਔਅ਒ Wਅਅ਋ 2 2020 ORDO M E P ---- Evening Prayer 1 of Sunday is prayed on Saturday evening ---- 22nd Week in Ordinary Time Pਓਁ਌ਔਅ਒ Wਅਅ਋ 2 2020 Sunday, Aug 30: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time EP1 ----- prayed on Saturday evening ----- p.694 Introductory Verse #32 Hymn: Now Thank We All Our God p.775 Psalmody with Antiphons p.778 Reading & Responsory p.627 Magnificat Antiphon [Magnificat on page 696] p.779 Intercessions p.627 Prayer p.698 Conclusion MP p.686 Introductory Verse p.780 Invitatory Antiphon [Psalm 95 on page 688] #14 Hymn: All Creatures of Our God and King p.780 Psalmody with Antiphons p.785 Reading & Responsory p.627 Benedictus Antiphon [Benedictus on page 691] p.785 Intercessions Pope Saint Gregory the Great, p.627 Prayer for whom Gregorian chant is named p.693 Conclusion EP2 p.694 Introductory Verse #49 Hymn: Holy God We Praise Thy Name p.786 Psalmody with Antiphons p.791 Reading & Responsory p.628 Magnificat Antiphon [Magnificat on page 696] p.792 Intercessions p.627 Prayer p.698 Conclusion Monday, Aug 31: Monday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time MP p.686 Introductory Verse p.792 Invitatory Antiphon [Psalm 95 on page 688] #10 Hymn: I Sing the Mighty Power of God p.793 Psalmody with Antiphons, Reading & Responsory p.797 Benedictus Antiphon [Benedictus on page 691] p.797 Intercessions & Prayer p.693 Conclusion EP p.824 Invitatory Antiphon [Psalm 95 on page 688] p.694 Introductory Verse #176 Hymn: Rise Up, O Men of God #45 Hymn: Let All Things Now Living p.824 Psalmody with Antiphons p.798 Psalmody with Antiphons, Reading & Responsory p.1435 Reading & Responsory p.801 Magnificat Antiphon [Magnificat on page 696] p.1244 Benedictus Antiphon [Benedictus on page 691] p.801 Intercessions & Prayer p.1427 Intercessions p.698 Conclusion p.1244 Prayer (Saint Gregory the Great, September 3) p.693 Conclusion Tuesday, Sep 1: Tuesday of 22nd Week in Ordinary Time EP MP p.694 Introductory Verse p.686 Introductory Verse #177 Hymn: This Is the Feast Day p.802 Invitatory Antiphon [Psalm 95 on page 688] p.830 Psalmody with Antiphons #121 Hymn: Alleluia! Sing to Jesus p.1436 Reading & Responsory p.802 Psalmody with Antiphons, Reading & Responsory p.1245 Magnificat Antiphon [Magnificat on page 696] p.807 Benedictus Antiphon [Benedictus on page 691] p.1432 Intercessions p.807 Intercessions & Prayer p.1244 Prayer (Saint Gregory the Great, September 3) p.693 Conclusion p.698 Conclusion EP p.694 Introductory Verse Friday, Sept 4: Friday of 22nd Week in Ordinary Time #34 Hymn: Lord Jesus Christ, Abide with Us MP p.808 Psalmody with Antiphons, Reading & Responsory p.686 Introductory Verse p.811 Magnificat Antiphon [Magnificat on page 696] p.835 Invitatory Antiphon [Psalm 95 on page 688] p.811 Intercessions & Prayer #4 Hymn: Morning Has Broken p.698 Conclusion p.835 Psalmody with Antiphons, Reading & Responsory p.839 Benedictus Antiphon [Benedictus on page 691] Wednesday, Sep 2: Wednesday of 22nd Week in Ordinary Time p.840 Intercessions & Prayer MP p.693 Conclusion p.686 Introductory Verse EP p.812 Invitatory Antiphon [Psalm 95 on page 688] p.694 Introductory Verse #82 Hymn: Sing Praise to Our Creator #25 Hymn: Lord of All Hopefulness p.812 Psalmody with Antiphons, Reading & Responsory p.841 Psalmody with Antiphons, Reading & Responsory p.817 Benedictus Antiphon [Benedictus on page 691] p.844 Magnificat Antiphon [Magnificat on page 696] p.817 Intercessions & Prayer p.844 Intercessions & Prayer p.693 Conclusion p.698 Conclusion EP p.694 Introductory Verse Saturday, Sept 5: Saturday of 22nd Week in Ordinary Time #40 Hymn: Love Divine All Loves Excelling MP p.818 Psalmody with Antiphons, Reading & Responsory p.686 Introductory Verse p.823 Magnificat Antiphon [Magnificat on page 696] p.845 Invitatory Antiphon [Psalm 95 on page 688] p.823 Intercessions & Prayer #10 Hymn: I Sing the Mighty Power of God p.698 Conclusion p.845 Psalmody with Antiphons, Reading & Responsory p.849 Benedictus Antiphon [Benedictus on page 691] Thursday, Sept 3: Saint Gregory the Great (memorial) p.850 Intercessions & Prayer MP p.693 Conclusion p.686 Introductory Verse .
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