Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER 2021

OCTAVE DAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

MASS FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

Saint John XXIII Roman Catholic Church Winnipeg, Manitoba

Saturday, April 10, 2021 4:00 p.m. Livestream

PREPARATION FOR THE CELEBRATION

Misericordes sicut Pater! Merciful like the Father

THE INTRODUCTORY RITES

ENTRANCE CHANT

That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright CBW 392

1. That Easter day with joy was bright, The sun shone out with fairer light, Alleluia, alleluia! When to their longing eyes restored, The glad apostles saw their Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

2. His risen flesh with radiance glowed; His wounded hands and feet he showed; Alleluia, alleluia! Those scars their solemn witness gave That Christ was risen from the grave. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

3. O Jesus, in your gentleness, With constant love our hearts possess; Alleluia, alleluia! To you our lips will ever raise The tribute of our grateful praise. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

4. O Lord of all, with us abide In this our joyful Eastertide; Alleluia, alleluia! From ev'ry weapon death can wield Your own redeemed for ever shield. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

5. All praise to you, O risen Lord, Now by both heav’n and earth adored; Alleluia, alleluia! To God the Father equal praise, And Spirit blest our songs we raise. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Text: Claro paschali gaudio, Latin 5th C., tr. by John Mason Neale, 1818-1866; alt. Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN, LM with alleluias, Geistliche Kirchengesange, 1623

SIGN OF THE CROSS

GREETING

The people reply: And with your spirit.

INTRODUCTION

PENITENTIAL ACT CIS #2.1, pp. 34-35

Priest: Lord Jesus by your death you destroyed our death.

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. People: Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison.

Priest: Christ Jesus, by your Resurrection you promise us eternal life.

Cantor: Christe, eleison. Christe, eleison. People: Christe, eleison. Christe, eleison.

Priest: Lord Jesus, by your Spirit you pour peace into our hearts.

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison. People: Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison.

Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. People: Amen.

GLORIA CIS #2.2, pp. 36-40

All join in the singing of the Gloria. Bells may be rung in accordance with local custom.

Refrain: 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.

COLLECT

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING: Acts 2.32-35

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 118 LWC Sunday Missal p. 361

SECOND READING: 1 John 5.1-6

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION: see John 20.29 Gather 266

Cantor: Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia! People: Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Verse: You believed, Thomas, because you have seen me; blessed are those who have not seen, and yet believe.

People: Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

GOSPEL: John 20.19-31

The proclamation concludes in song with the Alleluia once more:

Priest: The Gospel of the Lord. People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

HOMILY

PROFESSION OF FAITH: THE APOSTLES’ CREED

Following the Homily, the Profession of Faith is recited. During Easter Time, it is especially appropriate that baptismal Symbol of the Roman Church, known as the Apostles’ Creed, be used.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

UNIVERSAL PRAYER

Response: Kyrie, Kyrie, eleison. Gather 278

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

OFFERTORY CHANT / PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord Gather 462

Refrain: Alleluia, Alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his Name.

1. Jesus is Lord of all the earth. He is the King of creation. (refrain)

2. Spread the good news o'er all the earth: Jesus has died and has risen. (refrain)

3. We have been crucified with Christ. Now we shall live forever. (refrain)

4. God has proclaimed his gracious gift: Life eternal for all who believe. (refrain)

5. Come, let us praise the living God, Joyfully sing to our Saviour. (refrain)

PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

PREFACE DIALOGUE CIS #5.5, p. 82

SANCTUS (HOLY, HOLY, HOLY) CIS #2.3, p. 41

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION CIS #2.4, p. 42

Priest: The mystery of faith. People: We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

GREAT AMEN CIS #2.5, p. 42

COMMUNION RITE LORD’S PRAYER

SIGN OF PEACE

BREAKING OF THE BREAD: Lamb of God CIS #2.6, p. 43 6

COMMUNION

Beginning with those in the pews nearest the back of the church on the north side, a single line of communicants is formed down the centre aisle. Once those from the north side have received Holy Communion, the communion procession continues in a similar fashion beginning with those from the pews nearest the back of the church on the south side. Assisted by the markings on the floor in the centre aisle, please keep the required social distance of approximately two metres while in procession. According to current protocols, the Priest will distribute Holy Communion by placing the Body of Christ into the properly extended hands of each communicant. After saying “Amen”, please be sure to reverently consume the consecrated host before returning to your pew.

COMMUNION CHANT

O Sons and Daughters Gather 446

1. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of heav'n the glorious King, O'er death today rose triumphing. Alleluia!

2. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. That Easter morn, at break of day, The faithful women went their way To seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia!

3. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. An angel clad in white they see, Who sat, and spoke unto the three, “Your Lord has gone to Galilee.” Alleluia!

4. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. That night the apostles met in fear; Amidst them came their Lord most dear, And said, “My peace be on all here.” Alleluia!

5. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. When Thomas, first the tidings heard, How they had seen the risen Lord, He doubted the disciples' word. Alleluia!

6. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. “My wounded side, O Thomas, see; Behold my hands, my feet,” said he, “Not faithless, but believing be.” Alleluia!

7. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. No longer Thomas then denied, He saw the feet, the hands, the side; “You are my Lord and God,” he cried. Alleluia!

8. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. How blest are they who have not seen, And yet whose faith has constant been, For they eternal life shall win. Alleluia!

9. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. On this most holy day of days, To God your hearts and voices raise, In laud, and jubilee and praise. Alleluia!

Text: O filii et filliae; Jean Tisserand, d.1494; tr. by John M. Neale, 1818-1866, alt. Tune: O FILII ET FILLIAE, 888 with alleluias; Mode II

ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

While those assembled in church come forward in procession to receive Sacramental Communion, those following this Easter Mass from home are invited to make an Act of Spiritual Communion.

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, I ask you to come spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself to you completely. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. – attributed to Saint Alphonsus Liguori

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

EUCHARISTIC HYMN

I Am the Bread of Life (verses 1, 4 & 5) Gather 822

1. I am the Bread of Life. You who come to me shall not hunger; and who believe in me shall not thirst. No one can come to me unless the Father beckons.

Refrain: And I will raise you up, and I will raise you up, and I will raise you up on the last day.

4. I am the Resurrection, I am the life. If you believe in me, even though you die, you shall live for ever. (refrain)

5. Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, Who has come into the world. (refrain)

RECITATION OF THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY

OPENING PRAYERS

People: You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You! (Repeat 3 times)

OUR FATHER

People: Our Father, who art in heaven …

HAIL MARY

People: Hail Mary, full of grace …

THE APOSTLES’ CREED

People: I believe in God, the Father almighty …

THE ETERNAL FATHER

On each “Our Father” bead of the rosary, pray:

Priest: Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, /

People: in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

ON THE TEN SMALL BEADS OF EACH DECADE

On each of the 10 “Hail Mary” beads, pray:

Priest: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, /

People: have mercy on us and on the whole world.

REPEAT FOR THE REMAINING DECADES

Say the "Eternal Father…" on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion…" on the following "Hail Mary" beads.

CONCLUDE WITH HOLY GOD

CLOSING PRAYER

People: Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.

BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

EUCHARISTIC HYMN Gather 132

The Tantum ergo is sung. Meanwhile, the priest incenses the Blessed Sacrament.

Tantum ergo sacraméntum venerémur cérnui, et antíquum documéntum novo cedat rítui; præstet fides suppleméntum sénsuum deféctui.

Genitóri Genitóque laus et iubilátio, salus, honor, virtus quoque sit et benedíctio; procedénti ab utróque compar sit laudátio.

PRAYER

The priest alone rises and sings or says the following prayer or another prayer from the ritual.

Priest: Let us pray.

Lord our God, in this great Sacrament we come into the presence of Jesus Christ, your Son, born of the Virgin Mary and crucified for our salvation. May we who declare our faith in this fountain of love and mercy drink from it the water of everlasting life.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. People: Amen.

BENEDICTION

After the prayer the priest puts on the humeral veil, genuflects, and takes the monstrance. He then makes the sign of the cross with the monstrance over the people in silence. The priest replaces the monstrance on the altar after the blessing.

DIVINE PRAISES

The Divine Praises may be prayed. The people may repeat each acclamation after the priest.

Blessed be God. Blessed be his Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Blessed be his most Sacred Heart. Blessed be his most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in his Angels and in his Saints.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS (revised text 2017)

The Archdiocesan Prayer for Vocations may be recited by all present.

O God, who have chosen the apostles to make disciples of all nations and who by Baptism and Confirmation have called all of us to build up your Holy Church: Bless our married couples and help them live out their vocation through Christian family life, a true Domestic Church, always open to your voice; We earnestly implore you to choose from among us, your children, many Priests, Deacons and Religious Brothers and Sisters who will love you with their whole heart and will gladly spend their entire lives to make you known and loved by all. Amen.

REPOSITION

The priest removes the Blessed Sacrament from the monstrance and places it in the tabernacle.

RECESSIONAL

We Walk By Faith Gather 583

1. We walk by faith, and not by sight: no gracious words we hear Of him who spoke as none e’er spoke, but we believe him near.

2. We may not touch his hands and side, nor follow where he trod; Yet in his promise we rejoice, and cry “My Lord and God!”

3. Help then, O Lord, our unbelief, and may our faith abound; To call on you when you are near, and seek where you are found:

4. That when our life of faith is done in realms of clearer light We may behold you as you are in full and endless sight.

5. We walk by faith, and not by sight: no gracious words we hear Of him who spoke as none e’er spoke, but we believe him near.