Opening Prayer
Oh God, who through your Word, reconciled the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant we pray that with prompt devotion and eager faith, the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come, 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. AMEN.
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The Readings
“Surely the LORD’s anointed is here before him.”
But the LORD said to Samuel: “Do not judge from his appearance or from his lofty stature, because I have rejected him. Not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance but the LORD looks into the heart.”
In the same way Jesse presented seven sons before Samuel, but Samuel said to Jesse, “The LORD has not chosen any one of these.”
Then Samuel asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?”
Jesse replied, “There is still the youngest, who is tending the sheep.”
Samuel said to Jesse, “Send for him; we will not begin the sacrificial banquet until he arrives here.” Jesse sent and had the young man brought to them.He was ruddy, a youth handsome to behold and making a splendid appearance.
The LORD said,“There—anoint him, for this is the one!” Then Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand, anointed David in the presence of his brothers; and from that day on, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David.
“Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.”
“Go wash in the Pool of Siloam” — which means Sent —.So he went and washed, and came back able to see. His neighbors and those who had seen him earlier as a beggar said, “Isn’t this the one who used to sit and beg?”
Some said, “It is, “ but others said, “No, he just looks like him.” He said, “I am.”
because he does not keep the sabbath.” But others said,“How can a sinful man do such signs?” And there was a division among them.
So they said to the blind man again,“What do you have to say about him,since he opened your eyes?” He said, “He is a prophet.” They answered and said to him,
“You were born totally in sin, and are you trying to teach us?”
Then they threw him out. When Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, he found him and said, “Do you believe in the Son of Man?”
Jesus said to him, “You have seen him, and the one speaking with you is he.”
He said,“I do believe, Lord,” and he worshiped him.
The Homily
Please click on the video link below to watch the homily for this week.
The Prayers of the Faithful
❖ For government leaders, that they may continually work to ensure the well-being of the most vulnerable in their care. We pray to the Lord. LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
❖For victims of extreme human rights violations—those who have been abducted, tortured, or executed—and for their families and loved ones,
We pray to the Lord. LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
❖ For those who are affected by Covid-19 that God will help them through this terrible time and for the entire world as we face this pandemic and trust in God’s will. We pray to the Lord. LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
❖ For all of us, that we may resolve look beyond appearances and attempt to see the face of Christ in everyone. We pray to the Lord. LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
❖ For the departed, who remain with us in our prayers and our memories,
and for the promise of a joyful reunion. We especially pray for Jack Stanton, Marvelle Wood, Bart Pagalunan Sr., Bart Pagalunan Jr., and Dante Pagalunan. We pray to the Lord. LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
Sunday Offertory
Spiritual Communion
In many places in the world receiving Holy Communion is not possible. Catholics in these areas are encouraged to make “Spiritual Communion.” St.Teresa of Jesus wrote about this practice:
“When you do not receive communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you”
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Closing Prayer
O God, who enlightens everyone who comes into this world, illuminate our hearts, we pray, with the splendor of your grace, that we may always ponder what is worthy and pleasing to your majesty and love you in all sincerity. Through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
Announcements
The church and all campus building are closed during the “stay in place” order in the State of Illinois. The practice of opening for private prayer and/or public Masses will resume when permissible by government and church authorities.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has already instructed all parishes to not hold public liturgies for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
A copy of the parish bulletin can be read by clicking on the link below.