Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

DIOCESE OF MARQUETTE MARQUETTE , MICHIGAN

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“Like newborn infants, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk, that in him you may grow to salvation, alleluia.”

- Roman Missal

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Prelude Allegretto on ‘Engelberg’ (from Sonata No. 5, Op. 159) Charles Villiers Stanford

“We know that Christ is raised and dies no more. Embraced by death He broke its fearful hold; And our despair He turned to blazing joy. Alleluia!”

The Introductory Rites

Opening Hymn At the Lamb’s High Feast SALZBURG

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Sign of the Cross and Greeting

Celebrant: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Assembly: Amen.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. (or similar greeting) Assembly: And with your spirit.

Penitential Act

Assembly: I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Kyrie Roman Missal

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Gloria Randall DeBruyn

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The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Acts 2: 42-47

They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one’s need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

Lector: The Word of the Lord. Assembly: Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 118: 2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Chrysogonus Waddell

Let the house of Israel say, he was my savior. “His mercy endures forever.” There are shouts of joy and salvation Let the house of Aaron say, in the tents of the just. R. “His mercy endures forever.” Let those who fear the Lord say, The stone that the builders rejected “His mercy endures forever.” R. has become the cornerstone. By the Lord has this been done, I was thrust down, thrust down and a marvel in our eyes. falling, but the Lord was my helper. This is the day the Lord has made; The Lord is my strength and my song; let us rejoice in it and be glad. R.

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Second Reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time. In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Lector: The Word of the Lord. Assembly: Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Mode VI

V. You believe in me, Thomas, because you have seen me, says the Lord; blessed are they who have not seen me, but still believe!

- John 20: 29

Gospel Dialogue

Deacon: The Lord be with you. Assembly: And with your spirit.

Deacon: A reading from the holy Gospel according to John. Assembly: Glory to you, O Lord.

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Gospel John 20: 19-31

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”

Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

Now, Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.

Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. Assembly: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily

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Profession of Faith

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

(All bow while saying) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

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who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Universal Prayer Assembly: Lord, hear our prayer.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Hymn We Walk By Faith SHANTI

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Orate Fratres

Celebrant: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

Assembly: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Preface Dialogue

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. Assembly: And with your spirit.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. Assembly: We lift them up to the Lord.

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. Assembly: It is right and just.

Preface Acclamation

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Memorial Acclamation

Amen

Communion Rite

Lord’s Prayer

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Sign of Peace

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be with you always. Assembly: And with your spirit.

Lamb of God

Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us,

All:

The Litany concludes with the third invocation.

Cantor: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace,

All:

Invitation to Communion

Celebrant: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

Assembly: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Communion Antiphon Mode VI

Cf. John 20: 27

“Bring your hand and feel the place of the nails, and do not be unbelieving but believing, alleluia.”

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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, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Hymn O Sons and Daughters O FILII ET FILIAE

Verses (sung as needed)

O sons and daughters, let us sing! And said, “My peace be on all here.” The King of heaven the glorious King, Alleluia! R. over death today rose triumphing. Alleluia! R. When Thomas, first the tidings heard, how they had seen the risen Lord, That Easter morn, at break of day, he doubted the disciples’ word. the faithful women went their way Alleluia! R. to seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! R. “My wounded side, O Thomas, see; Behold my hands, my feet,” said he, An angel clad in white they see, “not faithless, but believing be.” who sat, and spoke unto the three, Alleluia! R. “Your Lord has gone to Galilee.” Alleluia! R. No longer Thomas then denied, he saw the feet, the hands, the side; That night the apostles met in fear; “you are my Lord and God,” he cried. amidst them came their Lord most dear, Alleluia! R.

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How blest are they who have not seen, On this most holy day of days, and yet whose faith has constant been, to God your hearts and voices raise, for they eternal life shall win. in laud, and jubilee and praise. Alleluia! R. Alleluia! R.

The Concluding Rites

Blessing

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. Assembly: And with your spirit.

Celebrant: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, + and the Holy Spirit. (or similar) Assembly: Amen.

Dismissal

Deacon: Go in peace, alleluia, alleluia. Assembly:

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Closing Hymn Jesus Christ Is Ris’n Today EASTER HYMN

Postlude Allegro on ‘Engelberg’ (from Sonata No. 5, Op. 159) Charles Villiers Stanford

“A new creation comes to life and grows as Christ’s new body takes on flesh and blood. The universe restored and whole will sing: Alleluia!”

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Sacred Music Notes

Stanford’s Allegretto (2nd movement) and Allegro (final movement) on ‘Engelberg’ comes from his fifth organ sonata, Op. 159. It is a setting of his own hymn-tune, whose text affirms, “We know that Christ is raised and dies no more. Embraced by death he broke its fearful hold; and our despair he turned to blazing joy. Alleluia!” The second stanza continues, “We share by water in his saving death. Reborn we share with him an Easter life as living members of a living Christ. Alleluia!” Especially throughout Easter, we are reminded of our Baptism. It serves to tie the dying and rising of the faithful in the waters of Baptism to the dying and rising of Christ; we thereby share in Christ’s victory over sin and death. “Renew the living springs of your grace within us and grant that by this water we may be defended from all ills of spirit and body, and so approach you with hearts made clean and worthy to receive your salvation.”

Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924) was born into a musical family. His father was a cellist and his mother was a skilled pianist. His parents gave him musical instruction in piano, organ, violin and composition. He later studied with the noted German composers Carl Reinecke and Friedrich Keil. His first position was as organist of Trinity College, Cambridge. At the age of 29, he became one of the founding professors of the Royal College of Music, a position he retained for the rest of his life. In 1887, he was also appointed the professor of music at Cambridge University. Among his students were Herbert Howells, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Gustav Holst.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope. We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain, with steadfast faith.

You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that, as you did at Cana of Galilee, joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us: He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us, through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.

We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas— we who are put to the test— and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY COPYRIGHT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Diocese of Marquette gratefully acknowledges the following authors and composers whose materials are employed in this worship aid:

Psalm Response Text: The Revised Grail Psalms © 2010, Conception Abbey and The Grail, admin. by GIA Publications, Inc.; Refrain, Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL Music: Chrysogonus Waddell © 1986, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved.

All other compositions are in the public domain. Copyrighted materials reprinted with permission under Onelicense.net #A-721830.

Cover Art: Original oil on canvas painted according to the apparitions of St. Faustina by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski, now permanently enshrined at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Vilnius, Lithuania.

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