Blessed and Raising His Eyes Toward His Disciples He Said: “Blessed Are You Who Are Poor.”
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February 16/17, 2019 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time blessed And raising his eyes toward his disciples he said: “Blessed are you who are poor.” Jesus, let us make sure every hungry person is fed, every cold or homeless one has a bed and blanket, every single immigrant seeking a home is welcome. Then we who are poor (aren’t we all?) can rejoice and leap for joy because we will know you are with us. 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota FL 34231 941-923-1691 www.stthomasmoresrq.org We are a welcoming Catholic community devoted to living out and celebrating God’s Word and Sacraments by connecting people to Christ through faith, love and ministry. •Weekdays 8:00 am Mass •Saturday 8:00 am, 3:00 pm, 4:30 pm Masses, confessions at 2:00 pm •Sunday 8:00 am, 9:45 am, 11:30 am Masses Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm; closed for lunch: 12:00-1:00 pm Before Mass begins: Please help maintain a reverent atmosphere by remaining quiet and turning off all electronic devices - thank you. Gathering We Gather Together Text: Wilt Heden nu treden, netherlands folkhymn, tr. Theodore Baker, b. 1851 © J. Curwen & songsTune: Kremser, 12 11 12 21, Neder-landtsch Gendendckclank, 1626, harm. Edward Kemser, b. 1838 I confess to almighty God; and to you, my brothers and most grievous fault. Therefore, I ask the blessed Mary ever sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed sisters to pray for me to the Lord our God. to do; through my fault, through my fault, through my Gloria (all Masses, except 11:30 am Mass) Cantor/Choir: 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. 1 Text: ICEL © 2010 Music: A New Mass for Congregations, Carroll T. Andrews, revised by Ronald F. Krisman © 1970, 2011, GIA Publications, Inc. Reading Jeremiah 17:5-8 Responsorial Psalm 1 Text & Music: David Haas, © 1989, 2011, GIA Publications, Inc. Refrain: trans. © 1969, ICEL Reading 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel Acclamation Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great in heaven. Gospel Luke 6:17, 20-26 Homily Profession of Faith I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He and earth, of all things visible and invisible. will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through made. the prophets. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, I believe in one holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on Amen. the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended Intercessions Response: Lord, hear our prayer Gifts Presentation 9:45 am Choir: If You Love Me Thomas Tallis If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, And he shall give you another comforter, that he may bide with you for ever, ev’n the spirit of truth. 11:30 am Choir: Building Up the Kingdom M. Roger Holland II 2 4:30 pm/8:00 am: We Have Been Told Text & Tune: David Haas, b. 1957 ; vocals arr David Haas, b. 1957, Marty Haugen, b. 1950 © 1983, GIA Publications, Inc. Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts. Heav’n and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Memorial Acclamation When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again. The priest requests that all remain seated after receiving the Holy Eucharist for a time of silent reflection and thanksgiving. The celebration of Mass is not complete until the presider has given the final blessing. Communion Procession Blest Are They . 3 Meditation Just a Close Walk With Thee I am weak, but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me from all wrong; I’ll be satisfied as long As I walk, let me walk close to Thee. Refrain Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares? Who with me my burden shares? None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. Refrain When my feeble life is o’er, Time for me will be no more; Guide me gently, safely o’er To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore. Refrain Sacred Silence and Prayer after Communion. Sending Forth City of God Text & Music © 1981, 1983 Daniel L. Schutte & New Dawn Music ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: A World Library Publications – Reprint license #AL0117027; Reprinted under OneLicense no. #A-702155. All rights reserved; OCP– Reprint license #30509 4 Taizé Service Friday, February 22, 7:00 pm Trust and Hope in the Lord Taizé Prayer is a simple Christ-centered prayer in the form of song, silence and Holy Scripture inspired by the monastic tradition of the Taizé Community just outside of Cluny, France. This form of prayer unites Western and Eastern prayer using repeated Scriptural verses and spiritual writings in chant and song; it uses candles, icons and silence to provide an environment of prayer and meditation. Also, you may freely come forward to an icon for more focused, personal prayer. We warmly invite you to come sing, pray, meditate, experience and be part of Taizé Prayer. Future Taizé services: Good Friday, April 19 and Friday, May 31, both at 7:00 pm St. Thomas More’s 12 Baskets Food Pantry Needs This Week • Syrup • Canned vegetables • Cereal • Cooking oil • Spaghetti O’s • Potato mix • Strawberry jelly • Tuna fish in oil • Pancake mix • Stew • Spaghetti sauce with meat • Hamburger Helper or skillet dinners • Canned meat: chicken, ham, Spam • Canned fruit (especially mandarin oranges and pineapple) Bethesda House Needs This Week Bethesda House, located in downtown Sarasota, is a day shelter for AIDS-HIV positive persons. • coffee • tea • sugar • powdered creamer • body wash Please place all donations in the white bins in the church. March 6 8:00 am Mass 11:00 am Mass 7:00 pm Mass 5 Catholic Faith Appeal Where does the money from your pledge go? 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