Suggested Eucharistic Liturgies for 175 Years of Catholic Education in Queensland (if celebrated between Sunday 26 July – Saturday 1 August 2020)

Background Information:

It is the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time – Year A.

THE READINGS for the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time:

Sunday 26 July (Sunday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time)

1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 You have asked for wisdom. Ps 118:57, 72, 76-77, 127-130 Lord, I love your commands. Romans 8:28-30 He predestined us to become true images of his Son. Matthew 13:44-46 He sells everything he owns and buys the field.

Monday 27 July (Monday of the seventeenth week in Ordinary Time)

Jeremiah 13:1-11

This people shall be like this waist cloth, which is good for nothing.

Deuteronomy 32:18-21 You have forgotten God who gave you birth. Matthew 13:31-35 When the seed grows it is the biggest shrub of all and

the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.

Tuesday 28 July (Tuesday of the seventeenth week in Ordinary Time) Jeremiah 14:17-22

Remember, Lord, do not break your covenant with us.

Ps 78:8-9, 11, 13 For the glory of your name, O Lord, deliver us. Matthew 13:36-43 Just as the weeds are gathered up and burnt in the fire,

so it will be at the end of time.

Wednesday 29 July (Saint Martha) 1 John 4:7-16

If we love one another, God will live in us.

Ps 33:2-11 I will bless the Lord at all times. John 11:19-27 I have believed that you are the Christ, the Son of the

living God.

Thursday 30 July (Thursday of the seventeenth week in Ordinary Time)

Jeremiah 18:1-6

As the clay in the potter's hand, so you are in mine, house of Israel.

Ps 145:2-6 Blest are they whose help is the God of Jacob. Matthew 13:47, 53 They gather the good ones in a basket, and the bad are

thrown away.

Friday 31 July (St Ignatius of Loyola)

Jeremiah 26:1-9  All the people gathered to worship the Lord. Ps 68:5, 8-10, 14 Lord, in your great love, answer me. Matthew 13:54-58 Is this not the son of the carpenter? Where did he get all

his wisdom?

Saturday 1 August (St Alphonsus Mary de Liguori) Jeremiah 26:11-16, 24  The Lord God himself sent me to say all the things you

have heard. Ps 68:15-16, 30-31, 33-34   Lord, in your great love, answer me. Matthew 14:1-12 Herod had John beheaded; the disciples went and told

Jesus.

THE PRESIDENTIAL PRAYERS 1

COLLECT

O God, protector of those who hope in you, Without whom nothing has firm foundation, nothing is holy, bestow in abundance your mercy upon us and grant that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may use the good things that pass in such a way as to hold fast even now to those that ever endure. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS

Accept, O Lord, we pray, the offerings which we bring from the abundance of your gifts, that through the powerful working of your grace these most sacred mysteries may sanctify our present way of life and lead us to eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

We have consumed, O Lord, this divine Sacrament, the perpetual memorial of the Passion of your Son; grant, we pray, that this gift, which he himself gave us with love beyond all telling, may profit us for salvation. Through Christ our Lord.

1 These prayers for 17th Sunday of the Year in Ordinary Time are from the English Translation of the Roman Missal © 2010 International Committee on English in the Liturgy Inc. (ICEL). All rights reserved.

PENITENTIAL ACT 2

Priest: Lord Jesus, you have revealed yourself as the way to the Father: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy. Priest: You have poured out on your people the Spirit of truth: Christ, have mercy. People: Christ, have mercy. Priest: You are the Good Shepherd, leading us to eternal life: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy. Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins,

and bring us to everlasting life. People: Amen.

THE PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL3

Priest: Let us pray to our God who answers when we call for help: 1. For Pope Francis, our Bishops and all leaders of the Church [pause]

that God will give them wisdom, compassion and courage. Lord, hear us.

(R.) Lord, hear our prayer.

2. For the nations of our world [pause] may the Spirit help everyone to work together for justice and peace. Lord, hear us. (R.)

3. For all families in our Catholic kindergartens, schools and universities in Queensland [pause]

may their enthusiasm and energy be shown in welcoming all and helping those in need. Lord, hear us. (R.)

4. For all who were nominated to receive Catholic Education Week awards [pause]

may the Spirit continue to empower them to be models of love and joy, faith and learning. Lord, hear us. (R.)

5. For all who are sick in mind and body particularly those affected by coronavirus [pause] that they may learn courage and experience God’s healing hand. Lord, hear us. (R.)

6. For all who have experienced the devastation of natural disasters [pause]

that they may draw strength from the support and compassion of their communities. Lord, hear us. (R.)

7. For those who have died [pause] may they find forgiveness and mercy with God in heaven. Lord, hear us. (R.)

2This a sample of the invocations in Appendix VI of the Roman Missal. It is number VI. 3This is a sample of prayers that could be offered.

Priest: O God, our help and our strength,

hear our prayers, for you are the source of all our gifts. Through Christ our Lord.

(R.) Amen.

MUSIC SUGGESTIONS

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON: Cf. Ps 67:6-7,36 God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.

ENTRANCE SONGS4: Come gather – Michael Mangan (1,2,3 God loves me) Come together – Michael Mangan (1,2,3 God loves me) Gather us in – Marty Haugen (As One Voice Vol 1) Gather us O God – Monica Brown (As One Voice Vol 2) Gather your people – Bob Hurd (As One Voice Vol 1) Gathered as one – John Burland (Lord teach me your ways) God of all hearts – Andrew Chinn (This Day and Together as One) Envia Tu Espiritu – Bob Hurd (As One Voice Vol 1) God has made us a family – Carey Landry (As One Voice Vol 2) O God on high – Michael Mangan (This we believe) One faith, one hope, one love – Andrew Chinn (Many roads, one journey) One heart for the nation – Basil Morrow (As One Voice for Kids) One Holy Spirit – Andrew Chinn (In joyful hope) Shelter – Jared Haschek & Rebecca Haschek (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Shout out with joy – Michael Mangan (from Let the Children Come) Song of gathering – Joe Wise (As One Voice Vol 1) United as one – Matthew Walker (As One Voice: The Next Generation) We come together – John Burland (Let’s Celebrate Too!) Welcome – Andrew Chinn (In joyful hope)

4 Choose a song that is familiar for your congregation to unite them as they sing, and praise God

RESPONSORIAL PSALMS

As the psalms were originally written as songs, it is very important that the psalm is sung as part of the Liturgy of the Word. Willow Publishing have a wide range of choices by composers such as Colin Smith and Patricia Smith who have sung versions of many psalms available at As One Voice. Kate Keefe also has sung versions of all the psalms available free to download at her Website. There are also seasonal psalms that can be used instead of the psalm of the day such as:

Psalm 27: The Lord is my light - Michael Mangan (Let the Children Come)

Psalm 95: If today you hear his voice - Michael Mangan (Let the Children Come)

PREPARATION OF THE OFFERINGS

Blessed be God – Michael Mangan (Let the children come) Blessed be our God – Amanda McKenna (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Come share this meal – John Burland (God loves me) Come to the table – Andrew Chinn (In joyful hope) Take, Lord, Receive5 - John Foley SJ We are many parts – Marty Haugen (As One Voice Vol 1) We bring these gifts – John Burland (Lord teach me your ways) We bring these gifts – Michael Mangan (Let the children come) We gather at your table – Andrew Chinn (People of Peace)

5 This would be very appropriate for the feast of St Ignatius as it is based on his prayer.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON

Ps 102:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.

SONGS: Bless the Lord – Dan Brennan, Ken Canedo etc. (Spirit and Song) Praise the Lord, my soul – John Foley

or Mt 5:7-8 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God. SONGS: Beatitudes – Andrew Chinn (In Joyful Hope) Blest are they – David Haas (As One Voice Vol 1) The Beatitudes – John Burland (Alive in Christ: Songs of Scripture Vol 2) The Beatitudes – Peter Kearney Unwavering – Matt Maher

COMMUNION SONGS:

Bread of life – Bernadette Farrell (As One Voice Vol 1) Bread of life – Michael John Poirier (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Come to the Feast – Marty Haugen (As One Voice Vol 1) Come to the Table – John Angotti (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Come to the Table – John Burland (As One Voice: The Next Generation) In the body of Christ – Michael Mangan (Let the children come) Jesus, Bread of Life – Amanda McKenna (As One Voice: The Next Generation) One body – Trisha Watts & Monica O’Brien (As One Voice for Kids) One bread, one body – John Foley (As One Voice Vol 1) One holy family – Andrew Chinn (In joyful hope) We are God’s hands – Andrew Chinn (Welcome to all) We are the body of Christ – Andrew Chinn (People of peace) When we eat this bread – Amanda McKenna (As One Voice: The Next Generation

RECESSIONAL SONGS:

Be God’s – Danielle Rose (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Chosen and sent – Michael Mangan (Let the children come) Go make a difference - Steve Angrisano & Tom Tomaszek (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Go out in the world – Ed Bolduc (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Hearts on fire – Michael Mangan (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Inspired to serve – Judy Bailey (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Lord, the light of your love (Shine, Jesus Shine) – Graham Kendrik (As One Voice Vol 2) One heart for the nation – Basil Morrow (As One Voice for Kids) Proclaim – Andrew Chinn (Welcome to all) Reach out – Gina Ogilvie & Monica O’Brien (As One Voice: The Next Generation) Spirit of heaven – James Maher (As One Voice: The Next Generation) That all may be one – Andrew Chinn (Let your light shine) Ubuntu – Andrew Chinn (People of peace) We are God’s hands – Andrew Chinn (Welcome to all) We are one – Andrew Chinn (People of peace) With one voice – Amanda McKenna (As One Voice: The Next Generation