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2021 Paschal Triduum

Bending Toward Justice

SANKOFA "go back and take it"

symbol of positive and active remembering

Our elders say, “It is not forbidden to return and take what you forget.” Remembering the past, from where we come, helps to know the future, where we’re going; both the past and the future determine the present, where we stand and who we are, now. We gather to celebrate the memorial of our liberator, Jesus. We do as he commanded: “Do this in remembrance of me” (1 Corinthians 11.24-25).

During the Paschal Triduum we do not reenact the events of the suffering and death of Jesus. Rather, we come together to engage in “holy remembering” in which we experience this drama as if we are part of it. And indeed, we are part of this always-unfolding Paschal mystery! Welcome, and enter in!

The Easter Triduum: Marking the days of Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection.

Prepared by the days of Lent, Christians celebrate on these holiest of days the saving work God has accomplished in Christ. From the events remembered these days, so sorrowful and so joyful, the Church learns its deepest lessons. In rites and words, the mysteries of Jesus’ final hours are with us again, His last supper, His passion, His cruel suffering, His rising from the dead. And we discover the answer to the age old questions: Does God love us? Is God merciful? Does God care about us? We have only to look and learn from Jesus Christ. These are days for fixing our eyes on the holy mystery of His cross and filling our ears with the words of His gospel. Nowhere else does God’s love appear so vividly, in the love Christ showed for a sinful world, we find the beginning of our Church, the source of our sacraments, the key to understanding the human story, and our hope for eternal life.

The Easter Triduum—Holy Thursday evening through Easter Sunday evening—is the “high point” or most important time of the Church Year. The Latin word triduum means “a three-day period.” We use the word to name collectively Friday (which in the Hebrew way of reckoning begins Thursday evening), Saturday and Sunday. St Augustine, the great fifth-century bishop of North Africa, speaks of the “triduum of Christ crucified, buried and risen.” Shortly after the time of Augustine, the Church at Rome began to celebrate a special commemoration of the Last Supper on the Thursday evening before Good Friday and this celebration was included in “The Three Days.” Now, as the Roman Calendar says, “The Easter Triduum begins with Mass on Holy Thursday evening, when Jesus sacramentally anticipated the gift He would make of Himself on the cross. His command to serve others is dramatically recalled this night in the ceremony of the washing of the feet, which he performed in the upper room for His disciples. Like the paschal lamb, killed and eaten by the people, according to the Old Testament account read from Exodus this evening, He is a sign of God’s salvation.”

Symbols for the Easter Triduum Bread and the cup of wine recall the institution of the Eucharist by Our Lord at the Last Supper. The bowl and towel remind us of our call to service, of having the “smell of the sheep” on us, as invited by Pope Francis. The cross recalls the crucifixion and death of Jesus on Good Friday. The Paschal Candle and the water represent the light and new life of Christ’s resurrection and our Baptism.

Preparing at Home in 2021 Holy Thursday have a bowl of warm water and a towel to wash feet (or hands) at home. Good Friday have a cross or crucifix at hand for veneration of the cross. Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday a candle to light, a bell to ring and a bowl of water to bless.

 Holy Thursday  Thursday of the Lord’s Supper

“Let us glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and liberated.” (Galatians 6.14)

Gathering Song: “Oh, How I Love Jesus” — Frederick Whitfield

There is a name I love to hear, I love to sing its worth It sounds like music in my ear; the sweetest name on Earth

Refrain: O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus. O, how I love Jesus, because He first loved me. It tells me of a Savior’s love, who died to set me free. It tells me of His precious blood, the sinners perfect plea. It tells of one whose loving heart, Can feel my deepest woe. Who in each sorrow hears a part, that none can bear below.

GLORIA — M. Roger Holland II Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you. 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.

For you alone are the Holy One; You alone are the Lord. You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Amen.

OPENING PRAYER

All: Amen.

+ LITURGY OF THE WORD +

FIRST READING: Exodus 12. 1-8, 11-14

RESPONSORIAL: Psalm 116 Our blessing cup is a communion in the blood of Christ.

SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 11. 23-26

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION — Rawn Harbor

Glory and praise to you, Jesus Christ.

GOSPEL: John 13. 1-15

HOMILY

Foot Washing at Home, in Church One family of the parish will wash one another’s feet on behalf of all the assembly in the church. At home of course, you may share the foot-washing ritual.

INTERCESSIONS

SIGN OF PEACE

+ LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST +

Collection: You may make your offering online [https://stcolumba-oak.com/] or mail it to the office [6401 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 94608] If you have saved during Lent for the Rice Bowl offering, we ask that you count it at home and mail a check (make payable to St Columba, memo line “Rice Bowl”) or donate online. The solidarity offering this year is for “Asian American (AAPI) Solidarity fund” in defense of recent attacks on AAPI people.

“In Remembrance” — Ragan Courtney & Buryl Red

In remembrance of Me eat this bread; In remembrance of Me drink this wine. In remembrance of me search for truth; In remembrance of Me pray for the time In remembrance of me always love. When God's own will is done. In remembrance of me don't look above But in your heart, in your heart In remembrance of me heal the sick; Look in your heart for God. In remembrance of me feed the poor. In remembrance of me open the door Do this in remembrance of Me And let your brother in, let him in.

Take eat and be comforted. Drink and remember too That this is my Body and precious Blood Shed for you, shed for you.

—M. Roger Holland II HOLY, HOLY Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION —Holland When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come, until you come, until you come again.

AMEN —Holland

OUR FATHER

LAMB OF GOD — Gregorian

Agnus Dei

Agnus Dei, qui tollis pecáta mundi: miserére nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pecáta mundi: miserére nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis pecáta mundi: dona nobis pacem.

Prayer for a Spiritual Communion Dear Jesus, / we believe that you are fully present in the bread that is blessed and broken, / and the wine that is blessed and poured out / in the sacrament of the Eucharist. / Thank you for making us a part of you, / the mystical Body of Christ, the Church. / Renew in us your sacrificial presence, / and let us be united with you / at this moment and always, / so that – in all our thoughts, words, and actions – / we may represent you, and love others as you love us. Amen.

Communion Song

“We Remember” — Marty Haugen Refrain: We remember how you loved us to your death, And still we celebrate for you are with us here; And we believe that we will see you when you come, In your glory, Lord. We remember, we celebrate, we believe.

1. Here, a million wounded souls are yearning just to touch you and be healed. Gather all your people, and hold them to your heart.

2. Now we recreate your love, we bring the bread and wine to share a meal. Sign of grace and mercy, the presence of the Lord.

3. Christ, the Father’s great “Amen” to all the hopes and dreams of every heart, Peace beyond all telling, and freedom from all fear.

4. See the face of Christ revealed in ev’ry person standing by your side, Gift to one another, and temples of your love. 7

+ Exposition of the Holy Eucharist +

“Jesus, Remember Me” — Jacques Berthier Jesus, remember me, When you come into your kingdom; Jesus, remember me, When you come into your kingdom.

Reception of Holy Communion

For those attending in church: The processions of the offering and of communion are taking place after the end of the final prayers. Please follow the direction of the monitors. You may exit either side door (exit to the garden: the gates will be open behind the church to the parking lot.)

The camera will remain focused on the altar for about five minutes of reflection before the Blessed Sacrament.

 Good Friday  Friday of the Lord’s Passion

The Good Friday liturgy centers on the reading of the Passion of Jesus the Christ. With reverent dignity that story is retold, followed by prayers for the entire world, for this powerful mystery brings grace and blessings to the world. According to ancient tradition, an image or relic of the Cross is venerated this day. It is a day of fasting and quiet solemnity.

Collection for the Holy Land

This collection is taken up for the land where Jesus lived. Part of proceeds go to the Franciscan Order in the Holy Land to maintain the Christian Holy Land shrines as well as to their ministry to clothe, house, and educate displaced people of that land. Your donations also help to provide scholarships for Christian students living in the Holy Land. You may put your offering in the basket as you exit.

ENTRANCE

“Calvary” — African American Spiritual

Refrain: Calvary, Calvary Calvary, Calvary Calvary, Calvary Surely he died on Calvary.

Every time I think about Jesus Every time I think about Jesus Every time I think about Jesus Surely he died on Calvary. (to refrain)

Don't you hear the hammer ringing? Don't you hear the hammer ringing? Don't you hear the hammer ringing? Surely he died on Calvary. (to refrain)

Don't you hear him calling his Father? Don't you hear him calling his Father? Don't you hear him calling his Father? Surely he died on Calvary. (to refrain)

+ Liturgy of the Word +

FIRST READING: Isaiah 52.13—53.13

RESPONSORIAL: Psalm 31 — Kenneth Louis

Father, into your hands I commend my Spirit.

SECOND READING: Hebrews 4.14-16; 5.7-9

GOSPEL: The Passion of the Lord John 18.1—19.42

Sung response during Gospel: “Amazing Grace” — Newton; words by Rawn Harbor

1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now I’m found, was blind but now I see.

2. They took Christ Jesus to the priest, as Peter stood close by. He would not say he knew the Lord, three time he would deny.

3. The “I find no case against this man”, but they still crucified, Christ Jesus, friend, my Lord and King, my Savior born to die.

4. They mocked and laughed at Christ the Lord, cast lots for clothes he wore, He died for me on Calvary’s tree, my sins, my sins, he bore.

5. When Praise Christ, Son of the Blessed One, praise Christ, the Son of God. Laid in a tomb to rise again, my Lord, my Christ, my all.

HOMILY

SOLEMN INTERCESSIONS

You are invited to take moments of silence to pray for each intention during the pause between the chanted invocation and “Let us pray.”

Cantor: “Behold, behold the wood of the Cross on which is hung our Salvation…”

Assembly: “Come let us worship.”

+ Veneration of the Cross +

You are invited to take your cross or crucifix at home and to reflect and venerate as you choose.

For those attending in church: The processions of the veneration and of communion are taking place after the final prayers. At that time you are invited to come forward to bow before the cross then receive communion and exit either of the side doors of the church.

Song during Veneration of the Holy Cross:

“Were You There” — Traditional African American Spiritual Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

Were you there when they pierced him in the side? Were you there when they pierced him in the side? Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they pierced him in the side?

... when the sun refused to shine…

... when they laid him in the tomb...

Collection for the Holy Land: You may make your offering online [https://stcolumba-oak.com/] or mail it to the office [6401 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 94608]

+ Holy Communion +

OUR FATHER

COMMUNION SONG “O Lamb of God” — Twila Paris 1. Your only Son, no sin to hide But you have sent him from your side To walk upon this guilty sod And to become the Lamb of God.

Refrain: O Lamb of God, Sweet Lamb of God, I love the Holy Lamb of God. Oh wash me in his precious Blood, My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God.

2. Your gift of love they crucified. They laughed and scorned him as he died. The humble King they named a fraud And sacrificed the Lamb of God.

3. I was so lost I should have died, But you have brought me to your side To be led by your staff and rod And to be called a lamb of God.

Closing Prayer

+ Stations of the Cross +

If you are remaining in the church after the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion for Stations of the Cross, please exit the church during the veneration and communion procession and reenter at the front door of the church.

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Response: Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.

1st Station: Jesus is condemned to death. 2nd Station: Jesus accepts the cross. 3rd Station: Jesus falls the first time. 4th Station: Jesus meets His mother. 5th Station: Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry His cross. 6th Station: Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. 7th Station: Jesus falls the second time. 8th Station: Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem 9th Station: Jesus falls a third time. 10th Station: Jesus is stripped of His clothes. 11th Station: Jesus is crucified. Engelbert Mveng, SJ 12th Station: Jesus dies on the cross. 13th Station: The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross. 14th Station: Jesus is laid in the tomb.

ESE NE TEKREMA

"the teeth and the tongue"

Symbol of friendship and interdependence.

Our ancestors drew a lesson from how the teeth, hard and sharp as they are, collaborate with the most delicate, soft, and vulnerable tongue. Their peaceful and productive existence in the mouth is a testimony that different people could live together.

We hope all who gather here experience the friendship of Jesus in our fellowship. Jesus says, “I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from the Father I have made known to you” (John 15.15).

The Easter Vigil is the high point of the Easter Triduum celebrating the passion and resurrection of Jesus. With a rich display of symbols, rites and readings, the Church in worship expresses its faith in the mystery that brings it into being. During the Service of Light, all the church lights are turned off and outside a fire is prepared. The fire is blessed and the Paschal Candle is lighted from the new fire. We accompany the Paschal Candle into the dark church. It is a sign of the Risen Christ, the Light of the World, who has overcome the gloom of sin and death.

From the flame of the Paschal Candle, members of the assembly light the candles. The flame is passed from person to person until everyone is holding a lighted candle. The light from the Paschal Candle and all the small candles provide the only illumination in the church during this portion of the Liturgy.

The lighted Paschal Candle provides the illumination as the story of God’s great love for us is proclaimed in readings from the Hebrew Scriptures. The readings recall the great events of salvation, beginning with creation itself and were chosen to dispose people to celebrate the sacraments of Christian initiation with great faith.

During the Liturgy of Initiation, the Elect who have been preparing for baptism are called to the waters of the baptismal font. Inspired by their baptism, we renew our baptismal promises, a sign of the new life of Jesus we share the through His resurrection. Candidates who have been evangelized by this community of faith, choosing to complete their Christian initiation, and with the newly baptized, are confirmed in their baptism by the Holy Spirit. And after that long fast and hungering for the Body of Christ, they, with the whole community of faith, come together to the Table of Mercy to be fed.

In this unusual year of pandemic and separation, let us join together, at home and in church, rejoicing and celebrating this precious newness of life we share in the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ!

 Holy Saturday  Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

+ Service of Light +

THE EXSULTET — R. Harbor

Refrain: Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Exult, all creation, around God’s throne! Jesus, the Lord is risen! Jesus, the Lord is risen! Sound the trumpet of salvation! Sound the trumpet of salvation!

This is the night, when Christ broke the prison-bars of death and rose victorious from the underworld.

Our birth would have been no gain, had we not been redeemed.

O wonder of your humble care for us! O love, O charity beyond all telling, to ransom a slave you gave away your Son! O truly necessary sin of Adam, destroyed completely by the Death of Christ! O happy fault that earned so great, so glorious a Redeemer!

O truly blessed night, worthy alone to know the time and hour when Christ rose from the underworld!

—from the Exsultet

+ Liturgy of the Word +

READING I: Genesis 1.1―2.2

Psalm 104 Lord, send out your Spirit, — Rawn Harbor And renew the face of the earth.

READING II: Exodus 14.15―15.1

Exodus 15 Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in glory; Let us sing to the Lord, for God is good.

READING III: Isaiah 55.1-11

Isaiah 12 You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

GLORIA — M. Roger Holland II Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of good will. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of good will.

EPISTLE: Romans 6.3-11

Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia” — Gregorian, Mode VI

“Alleluia” — Paul Daniels Alleluia! (Alleluia!) Alleluia! (Alleluia!) Alleluia! (Alleluia!) Alleluia! (Alleluia!) Give him glory! (Give him glory!) Give him honor! (Give him honor!) He is risen! (He is risen!) Alleluia! (Alleluia!)

Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world.

(you may participate by ringing bells at home)

GOSPEL: Mark 16.1-7

HOMILY Fr. Aidan McAleenan

+ Liturgy of Initiation +

Litany of Saints: RESPONSES – 1. “We pray, O Lord.”

2. “This we ask you, hear our prayer.”

Blessing of Water: RESPONSE ― “Blessed be God forever!”

Rite of Baptism

Renunciation of Sin

Profession of Faith

Baptism

Mikaylah Kochak

Explanatory Rites White Garment

Lighted Candle

“Wade in the Water” — Traditional Spiritual

Wade in the water; wade in the water, children. Wade in the water; God’s gonna trouble the water.

The Renewal of Baptismal Promises by assembly

Sprinkling with Baptismal water

Celebration of Reception into full communion with the Catholic Church

June Faison

Rite of Confirmation

All are confirmed: those newly baptized, and newly received.

“Veni, Sancte Spiritus” —Taize

Veni, Sancte Spiritus. Veni, Sancte Spiritus. Veni, Sancte Spiritus.

INTERCESSIONS

SIGN OF PEACE

+ Liturgy of the Eucharist + Collection: You may make your offering online [https://stcolumba-oak.com/] or mail it to the office [6401 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 94608]

Table Preparation

“Jesus Christ is Risen Today” — Traditional Easter Hymn, 14th century

1. Jesus Christ is risen today, Al—le-lu-ia! Our triumphant holy day, Al—le-lu-ia! Who did once upon the cross, Al—le-lu-ia! Suffered to redeem our loss. Al—le-lu-ia!

2. Hymns of praise then let us sing, Al—le-lu-ia! Unto Christ our heav’nly King, Al—le-lu-ia! Who endure the cross and grave, Al—le-lu-ia! Sinners to redeem and save. Al—le-lu-ia!

3. But the pains which he endured, Al—le-lu-ia! Our salvation have procured, Al—le-lu-ia! Now above the sky he’s King, Al—le-lu-ia! Where the angels ever sing. Al—le-lu-ia!

4. Sing we to our God above, Al—le-lu-ia! Praise eternal, as his love, Al—le-lu-ia! Praise him now his might confess, Al—le-lu-ia! Father, Son, and Spirit blest. Al—le-lu-ia!

HOLY —M. Roger Holland II Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory; Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest, Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION —M. Roger Holland II When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come, until you come, until you come again.

AMEN —Holland

LAMB OF GOD —Holland 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.

At Communion time thenewly baptized and confirmed candidateswill receive the Eucharist for the first time.

The assembly is asked to receive communion after the last prayers of the Mass.

COMMUNION “Just for Me” —M. Roger Holland II

Just for me, you gave your life for me Way back on Calvary, for me. Just for me, you gave your life for me. Way back on Calvary, for me. Your body broken for me, Your blood was shed for me. You gave your life you paid the price You did it all, just for me.

Dismissal Presider: “Go in the peace of Christ, Alleluia, Al-le-lu-ia.

ALL: “Thanks be to God, Alleluia, Al-le-lu-ia.

The assembly is invited to communion — beginning with the “Amen” corner, then row by row from the front, remembering 6-foot distancing. You may place your offering in the basket as your exit either side door of the church.

COMMUNION Procession “Just for Me” —M. Roger Holland II

Always remember Jesus, Jesus Always remember Jesus, Jesus Always keep Him on your mind. Jesus, I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me Jesus, I’ll never forget how you set me free Jesus, I’ll never forget how you brought me out Jesus, I’ll never forget, no never.

How can I forget what you’ve done for me? CODA: How can I forget how you set me free? I wanna thank you, Jesus. (4x) How can I forget how you brought me out? I wanna thank you, Jesus. (4x) Jesus, I’ll never forget, no never. You gave your life, you paid the price. You did it all, just for me.

SENDING FORTH:

“He Got Up” — Edwin Hawkins Death where is your sting? Sting where is your grave? Grave where is your victory?

Death where is your sting? Sting where is your grave? Grave where is your victory?

He got up; God raised him up. He got up, with all power in his hand.

“Bending Toward Justice”

DWENNIMMEN "rams’ horns" symbol of humility together with strength

Adinkra symbol from West Africa. The strength of the ram is needed with the humility of bending to provide leadership and a model of bringing light, justice, and love to the world. Rev Dr Martin Luther King, Jr said that “the moral arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice.” We are striving to bend that arc more insistantly toward the justice that the Risen Christ brings to his Beloved Community and to the whole world.

NYAME YE OHENE "God is King” symbol of majesty and supremacy of God

Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS CHRIST IS RISEN!

He is risen indeed, Alleluia!

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