Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; for you are God my savior., guide me in your truth and teach me,

teach me your paths, Psalm 25 Psalm

St. Catherine’s Church; Middletown, New Jersey

Sunday 26 in the Church Year September 27, 2020 Daily : Mon. through Sat 8:00 am; Mon & Fri 12:00. Latin Mon. 7:00 pm Sunday Mass: Vigil, Sat 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm

Sunday 7:30 am; 9:00 am (Latin) and 10:30 am Confession: Sat 3:00—4:00 pm The Liturgy will be posted on the Parish Website to be Glory to God in the highest, used on Sundays until Printed Materials may be used. and on earth peace to people of good will. Please remember to maintain a distance, and at We praise you, we bless you, time stand or kneel in front of one of the we adore you, we glorify you gold Crosses on the rail. we give you thanks for your great glory, OPENING HYMN: 267 Lord God, heavenly King, On this day, the first of days, O God, almighty Father. God, the Father’s Name we praise, Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Who, creation’s Fount and Spring, you take away the sins of the world, Did the world from darkness bring. have mercy on us; On this day the eternal Son you take away the sins of the world, Over death His triumph won; receive our prayer; On this day the Spirit came you are seated at the right hand of the Father, With His gifts of living flame. have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, THE LITURGY you alone are the Lord, P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit. R: Amen with the Holy Spirit,

The Grace of our Jesus Christ, the love of God our

Father and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with THE WORD OF GOD

you always. R: And with your spirit. A Reading from the Book of Ezechiel 18:25-28

Beloved in Christ, the Scripture says that ‘At the Thus says the LORD: You say, "The LORD's way is name of Jesus every knee bend, of those in heav- not fair!" Hear now, house of Israel: Is it my way that en and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair? confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God When someone virtuous turns away from virtue to the Father.’ Let us humbly confess our sins, that commit iniquity, and dies, it is because of the iniquity

Christ may raise us up. he committed that he must die. But if he turns from the wickedness he has committed, he does what is I Confess, R: to almighty God and to you, my brothers right and just, he shall preserve his life; since he has and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my turned away from all the sins that he has committed, thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and he shall surely live, he shall not die. in what I have failed to do, (striking their breast 3 The Word of the Lord: R: Thanks be to God times, they say:) through my fault, through my fault, : PSALM 25 through my most grievous fault; R. Remember your mercies, O Lord. therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sis- teach me your paths, ters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. guide me in your truth and teach me,

The Words of Pardon for you are God my savior. Lord, have mercy (upon us) , eleison. R. Remember your mercies, O Lord.

R. Lord, have mercy (upon us) Remember that your compassion, O LORD, Christ have mercy (upon us) and your love are from of old. R. Christ, have mercy (upon us) Christe, eleison. The sins of my youth and my frailties remember not; Lord, have mercy (upon us) . Lord, have mercy (upon us) in your kindness remember me, Kyrie, eleison because of your goodness, O LORD. R. Remember your mercies, O Lord. Good and upright is the LORD; When John came to you in the way of righteousness, thus he shows sinners the way. you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prosti- He guides the humble to justice, tutes did. Yet even when you saw that, and teaches the humble his way. you did not later change your minds and believe R. Remember your mercies, O Lord. him." The of the Lord.

The Gospel of the Lord The of St. Paul to the Phillipians 2:1-11 R: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Beloved, If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, THE NICEAN CREED

any compassion and mercy, complete my joy by be- I believe in one God, ing of the same mind, with the same love, R: The Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of united in heart, thinking one thing. Do nothing out of all things visible and invisible. selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son others as more important than yourselves, each look- of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, ing out not for his own interests, but also for those of true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstan- others. Have in you the same attitude that is also in tial with the Father; through him all things were made. Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, For us men and for our salvation did not regard equality with God something to be he came down from heaven, grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form (ALL BOW) of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found hu- and by the Holy Spirit was Incarnate man in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming of the Virgin Mary, and became man. obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, Because of this, God greatly exalted him and be- he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the stowed on him the name which is above every name, third day in accordance with the Scriptures. that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of He ascended into heaven those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and and is seated at the right hand of the Father. every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the He will come again in glory to judge the living and the glory of God the Father. The Word of the Lord. dead and his kingdom will have no end. R: Thanks be to God I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

Alleluia, . who with the Father and the Son is adored My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I know them, and they follow me. Jn 10:27 I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins Alleluia, alleluia. and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come. Amen The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St Matthew. 21:28-32 THE INTERCESSIONS Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: Let us pray for the Church of Christ and for the needs of the world. Our Response: HEAR OUR PRAYER "What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in ALMIGHTY and everliving God, who by your holy Apostle the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not, ' but hast taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give afterwards changed his mind and went. The man thanks; We humbly beseech you most mercifully to accept our sacrifice and and to receive these our prayers, which came to the other son and gave the same order. He we offer unto your Divine Majesty; beseeching you to inspire said in reply, 'Yes, sir, ‘but did not go. Which of the continually the Church of Christ with the spirit of truth, unity, two did his father's will?" They answered, "The first." and concord: And grant that all those who confess your holy Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors Name may be one in the truth of your holy Word, and live in and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God be- unity and godly love. Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer. fore you. By Thy teachings, sweet and holy, We beseech you also, so to direct and dispose the hearts of all Christian Rulers, that they may truly and impartially Drawn from earth to love Thee solely. administer justice, to the punishment of wickedness and Glorious Lord, Thyself impart, vice, and to the maintenance of your true religion, and vir- Light of Light, from God proceeding tue. Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer. Open Thou our ears and heart, Give grace, O heavenly Father, to your servant our Pope Help us by Thy Spirit’s pleading; and to all Bishops, Priests and , that they may, Hear the cry Thy people raises, both by their life and doctrine, set forth your true and liv- Hear and bless our prayers and praises. ing Word, and rightly and duly administer your holy Sacra- ments. Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

And to all your People give your heavenly grace; and espe- cially to this congregation here present; that, with meek Pray, brethren that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. heart and due reverence, they may hear, and receive your R: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands holy Word; truly serving you in holiness and righteousness for the praise and glory of his name, for our good all the days of their life. Lord in your mercy: and the good of all his holy Church.

Hear our prayer. The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. And we most humbly beseech you, of your goodness, O Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Lord, to comfort and soothe all those who, in this transito- Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just ry life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other The of the Mass adversity. Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.

And we also bless your holy Name for all your servants Heaven and earth are full of your glory. in the highest. departed this life in your faith and fear ; beseeching you to Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. grant them continual growth in your love and service, and Hosanna in the highest. to give us grace so to follow their good examples, that with The (All Kneel) them we may be partakers of your heavenly kingdom, in union with the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the Saints. We Proclaim your death O Lord and profess your resurrec- Lord in your mercy: Hear our prayer. tion, until you come again

We Pray especially for The Canon of the Mass continues

5:00pm Gertrude & John McNulty At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching,

6:30pm Carol Rotolo Barbara Carapollo we dare to say:

Kevin Moran Justin Layton Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; Maureen & Bill Bannon Mary & Anthony Tarquinio thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heav- Janet Grace McCullar (Cinquegrana) en. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tres- Liv. Int. of Pres. Donald Trump passes, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead

7:30am Charlie Bolin us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

9:00am Gerald A. Longo Deliver us, Lord, we pray……….. 10:30am Tony & Emma Liubicich, and the People of the For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours Parish now and for ever.

Prayer for Peace For whom this Mass is offered Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Grant this our prayer, O Father, for the sake, of our Media- have mercy on us. tor and Advocate, your only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us.

Amen. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, THE HOLY SACRIFICE Credo 635 grant us peace.

Blessed Jesus, at Thy word Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of

We are gathered all to hear Thee the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

Let our hearts and souls be stirred Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, Now to seek and love and fear Thee, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Communion Hymn Credo # 365 Closing Hymn Credo # 344 O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Hail, Queen of heaven, the ocean star, Fill me with life anew, Guide of the wanderer here below; That I may love the things You love, Thrown on life’s surge, we claim thy care; Save us from peril and from woe. And do what You would do. Mother of Christ, star of the sea, O breathe on me, O breath of God, Pray for the wanderer, pray for me. Until my heart is pure; Until y will is one with Yours, O gentle, chaste, and spotless maid, We sinners make our prayers through thee; To do and to endure. Remind thy Son that He has paid O breathe on me, o Breath of God, The price of our iniquity. My will to Yours incline, Virgin most pure, star of the sea, Until this selfish part of me Pray for the sinner, pray for me Glows with Your fire divine. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK O breathe on me, O Breath of God, Monday, September 28 St Wenceslaus So shall I never die, 8:00am Suzanne DeSantis by the Lowder Family But live with You the perfect life 12:00pm James Pasley by Rosalinda DeLuca Of Your eternity. 7:00pm Dec. Mem. of the Cerrato Family by the Cerrato Family

Tuesday, September 29 Sts. Michael, Leonine Prayers for the Church 8:00am Marilyn Moran by the Donohue Family V. , full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art Wednesday, September 30 St. Jerome, thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Je- 8:00am Msgr. Ted Wojciehowski (former Pastor) sus. R. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and Thursday, October 1 St. Therese of the Child Jesus 8:00am Art Acker by Family at the hour of our death. Amen. (three times) Friday, October 2 The Holy Guardian Angels Hail, Holy Queen, 8:00am John Burns by W ife, Diana Burns R: Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. 12:00pm For the Poor Souls in Purgatory offered To thee to we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do through the Blessed Mother by the Clarke Family we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of Saturday, October 3 tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mer- 8:00am Liv. Int. of Father Dan by Jim & Mary Kant cy toward us, and after this exile, show unto us the blessed 27th Sunday in the Church Year Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Vir- 5:00pm Dorothy Oches (b’day) by the Roberts Family gin Mary. 6:30pm Frank Kiernan by Children & Grandchildren V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Walter Farley by Eileen Corless &Michael R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Contino Let us pray. O God, our refuge and our strength, look down Kevin Moran by Peg Gallagher with mercy upon the people who cry to Thee; and by David Burden by Richard Nielsen & Jimmy the intercession of the glorious and immaculate Virgin Mary, Pekarovich Mother of God, of St. Joseph her spouse, of the blessed Apostles Mary Marietta by Eileen Coppinger Liv. Int. of Pres. Donald Trump by Kathleen Peter and Paul, and of all the saints, in Thy mercy and goodness Leo & fam hear our prayers for the conversion of sinners, and for the liberty Liv. Int. of Mary Buercke by Mieke & Mary and exaltation of the Holy Mother the Church. Through the same Jane Vanderlee Christ Our Lord. Amen. Sunday, October 4 St. Michael the Archangel, 7:30am Gloria Dethlefsen by Michael & Family R: defend us in battle; be our protection against the wicked- 9:00am Catherine Bulsiewicz by Karen Murray ness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we hum- 10:30am Pro Populo bly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the 12:00pm Ronald McCullough & McCullough Family power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who by wife, Annette prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. Most of Jesus. R . Have mercy on us. (3xs) Blessed Mother Votive Light: Mem. of Anne Kirman by Friends OUR PARISH OFFICE IS RE-OPENED WITH REGULAR HOURS Monday through Friday 9:00am-4:00pm. BLESSING OF PETS FOR Office Address: 130 Bray Avenue, Middletown New Jersey ST. FRANSIS DAY Parish Office Phone: 732-787-1318 * Fax: 732-787-2851 Rel. Ed/Ministry: 732-769-6262; Gift Shop: 732-769-6124; Sunday October 4, 1:00 pm Parish Hall: 732-769-6125; Thrift Shop: 732-787-2836; Church Parking Lots. Web Site: www.stcathek.org; Email: [email protected]

All Furry, Feathered, Scaly friends invited for this annual Prayer Invoking Protection against Pestilence Vouchsafe to hear us, O God, our only salvation! And through the Infi- Blessing nite merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, which flowed from His Sacred Heart as He hung upon the Cross, through the intercession of the glorious and Immaculate blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of St Joseph her most chaste spouse, of our patroness St Catherine Laboure and of all the saints, deliver thy people from the terrors that beset us, and re- store our confidence by the outpouring of thy compassion. Be moved to pity, O Lord, at our earnest entreaties, and heal the illness- es of body and soul; so that experiencing thy forgiveness we may ever rejoice in thy blessing. We beseech thee, O Lord, grant us a hearing as we devoutly raise our petitions to thee, and graciously turn away the epidemic of plague which afflicts us, and the moral turpitude that blind the nations, and the confusion that has entered even into the Church; so that mortal hearts may recognize that these scourges proceed from thine indignation and cease only when thou art moved by our penance to bestow mercy and healing. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, who live and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit. One God forever and ever. Amen ANNUAL ROSARY RALLY Banns of Christian Marriage October 4; 5; 6 I Kristy Macri & Ryan Collins II Nicole Mirolsky & Michael Tenny Sun. Mon. Tue 7:00 pm Sunday, Devotions and Benediction; Monday, Mass and Devotions Tuesday, Mass and Devotions

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