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2021 Paschal Triduum Bending Toward Justice 1 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! 2 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. 3 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. 4 + 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 5 + 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 6 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.