The Solemnity of Mary

Happy New Year! 

Sunday, January 1, 2023

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: Numbers 6:22-27

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8

May God bless us in his mercy.

May God have pity on us and bless us; may he let his face shine upon us.

So may your way be known upon earth; among all nations, your salvation.

R. May God bless us in his mercy.

May the nations be glad and exult because you rule the peoples in equity;

the nations on the earth you guide.

R. May God bless us in his mercy.

May the peoples praise you, O God; may all the peoples praise you!

May God bless us, and may all the ends of the earth fear him!

R. May God bless us in his mercy.

2nd Reading: Galatians 4:4-7

Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA

Alleluia…Alleluia…

In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;

in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son.

Gospel: Luke 2:16-21

Homily: Fr. Jayson Landeza; Fr. Vince Cotter; Fr. Paul Vassar

2nd Sunday of Lent

Sunday, March 13, 2022

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 27:1, 7-8, 8-9, 13-14 (Sung)

The Lord is my light and my salvation.

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear?

The LORD is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid?

R.

Hear, O LORD, the sound of my call; have pity on me, and answer me.

Of you my heart speaks; you my glance seeks.

R..

Your presence, O LORD, I seek. Hide not your face from me;

do not in anger repel your servant. You are my helper: cast me not off.

R.

I believe that I shall see the bounty of the LORD in the land of the living.

Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD.

R.

2nd Reading: Philippians 3:17, 4:1 or 3:20, 4:1

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ; King of Endless Glory.

From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: This is my beloved Son, hear him.

Gospel: Luke 9:28b-36

Faith Sharing: Ms. Dionne Cola

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 91:1-2, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 (Sung)

Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.

You who dwell in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty,

say to the LORD, “My refuge and fortress, my God in whom I trust.”

R.

No evil shall befall you, nor shall affliction come near your tent,

For to his angels he has given command about you, that they guard you in all your ways.

R.

Upon their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone.

You shall tread upon the asp and the viper; you shall trample down the lion and the dragon.

R.

Because he clings to me, I will deliver him;

I will set him on high because he acknowledges my name.

He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in distress;

I will deliver him and glorify him.

R.

2nd Reading: Romans 10:8-13

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:

Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ; King of Endless Glory.

One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.

Gospel: Luke 4:1-13

Homily: Fr. Jayson Landeza | Fr. Peter Omondi | Fr. Paul Vassar

Sunday, February 19-20, 2022

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13 (Sung)

The Lord is kind and merciful.

Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all my being, bless his holy name.

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

R.

He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your ills.

He redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with kindness and compassion.

R.

Merciful and gracious is the LORD, slow to anger and abounding in kindness.

Not according to our sins does he deal with us, nor does he requite us according to our crimes.

R.

As far as the east is from the west, so far has he put our transgressions from us.

As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him.

R.

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA

Alleluia…Alleluia…

I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you.

Gospel: Luke 6:27-38

Homily: Ms. Dionne Cola

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, February 13, 2022

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: Jeremiah 17:5-8

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 1:1-2, 3, 4 & 6 (Sung)

Led by: Dorgan McDade or Leonard Pete

Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked,

nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent,

but delights in the law of the LORD and meditates on his law day and night.

R.

He is like a tree planted near running water, that yields its fruit in due season,

and whose leaves never fade. Whatever he does, prospers.

R.

Not so the wicked, not so; they are like chaff which the wind drives away.

For the LORD watches over the way of the just, but the way of the wicked vanishes.

R.

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20

Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA

Alleluia…Alleluia…

Rejoice and be glad; your reward will be great…|in … heaven…

Gospel: Luke 6:17, 20-26

Homily: Fr. Jayson Landeza

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1

st Reading: Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 138:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 7-8 (Sung)

In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord.

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth;

in the presence of the angels I will sing your praise;

I will worship at your holy temple and give thanks to your name.

R.

Because of your kindness and your truth;

for you have made great above all things your name and your promise.

When I called, you answered me; you built up strength within me.

R.

All the kings of the earth shall give thanks to you, O LORD,

when they hear the words of your mouth; and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD:

“Great is the glory of the LORD.”

R.

Your right hand saves me. The LORD will complete what he has done for me;

your kindness, O LORD, endures forever; forsake not the work of your hands.

R.

2

nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or 15:3-8, 11

Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA

Alleluia…Alleluia…

Come after me, and I will make you fishers…|of … men…

Gospel: Luke 5:1-11

Homily: Fr. Ken Hamilton

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15-17

I will sing of your salvation.

In you, O LORD, I take refuge; let me never be put to shame.

In your justice rescue me, and deliver me; incline your ear to me, and save me.

R.

Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety, for you are my rock and my fortress.

O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked.

R.

For you are my hope, O Lord; my trust, O God, from my youth.

On you I depend from birth; from my mother’s womb you are my strength.

R.

My mouth shall declare your justice, day by day your salvation.

O God, you have taught me from my youth, and till the present I proclaim your wondrous deeds.

R.

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 or 13:4-13

Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA

Alleluia…Alleluia…

The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives.

Gospel: Luke 4:21-30

Homily: Deacon Ron Tutson

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, January 23, 2022

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 19:8, 9, 10, 15 Led by: Leonard Pete

Your words, Lord, are Spirit and Life. 

The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul; The decree of the LORD is trustworthy, giving wisdom to the simple. 

R. The precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The command of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eye. 

R. The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; The ordinances of the LORD are true, all of them just. 

R. Let the words of my mouth and the thought of my heart find favor before you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. 

R.

2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA

Alleluia…Alleluia… The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives.

Gospel: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Faith Sharing: Mrs. Jo Soublet

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 Lord, every nation on earth will adore you. O God, with your judgment endow the king, and with your justice, the king’s son; He shall govern your people with justice and your afflicted ones with judgment. R. Justice shall flower in his days, and profound peace, till the moon be no more. May he rule from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth. R. The kings of Tarshish and the Isles shall offer gifts; the kings of Arabia and Seba shall bring tribute. All kings shall pay him homage, all nations shall serve him. R. For he shall rescue the poor when he cries out, and the afflicted when he has no one to help him. He shall have pity for the lowly and the poor; the lives of the poor he shall save. R.

2nd Reading: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6

Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA

Alleluia…Alleluia… We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.

Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12

Faith Sharing: Ms. Dionne Cola

INTERCESSIONS: PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:

Please respond: Lord, hear our prayers.

Fr. Ken Hamilton, Celebrant

Northern California Inter-Councils & Courts

Knights of St. Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary

Founded November 7, 1909

INTRODUCTORY RITES

Opening Song:

GOD SAID IT, I BELIEVE IT

LITURGY OF THE WORD

1st Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16: Grand Lady Lil Brown-Parker

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 146:7, 8-9, 9-10 (1b): Grand Knight Leonard Pete

Praise the Lord, my soul!

The LORD keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed,

gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets captives free.

R.

The LORD gives sight to the blind. The LORD raises up those who were bowed down;

the LORD loves the just. The LORD protects strangers.

R.

The fatherless and the widow he sustains, but the way of the wicked he thwarts.

The LORD shall reign forever; your God, O Zion, through all generations. Alleluia.

R.

2nd Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28: Bro. Marvin Millet

Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA

Alleluia...Alleluia...

Blessed are the poor in spirit...for theirs is the kingdom...|of... |heaven...

Gospel: Mark 12:38-44: Bro. Deacon Ron Tutson

Homily: Fr. Ken Hamilton

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL: Lady Linda Palmeri

Please respond: Lord, hear our prayers.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Preparation of the Altar

Communion Song:

I’LL TRUST YOU

You are my refuge...In you I’ll trust. You are my fortress...In you I’ll trust...

I won’t dread, the terror by night. For angels are all...around me,

So...I...will...not fear...

When I call you, you’ll answer, in time...of trouble.

When I call you, you’ll answer, you will...deliver.

Oh......I’ll trust you, for I will, dwell under, your shadow.

I won’t dread, the terror by night. For angels are all...around me,

So...I...will...not fear...

In...thee...O...Lord...I’ll...put...my...trust...

We Remember our Dearly Departed [Nov. 20-21]: Bro. L. Rob Robinson

Song of Dedication:

I SHALL WEAR A CROWN

I shall wear a crown...I shall wear a crown... | When it’s all over. When it’s all over.

I’m going to put on my robe, tell the story, how I made it over. (repeat)

Soon as I get home. (repeat)

I shall see his face...I shall see his face... | When it’s all over. When it’s all over.

NCICC-KPC PRESENTATION:

Bro. Bruce Sampson, Western States District Deputy

Bro. Darrel Dickerson, NCICC President

Closing Song:

BATTLEFIELD: