Liturgy Planning

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26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance Invitation This song offers a call to come and rest in God’s presence, echoing Jesus' inclusivity: "Whoever is not against us is for us." (Mark 9:40) SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Offertory Welcome Emphasizes the welcoming of God's spirit, resonating with the first reading where Moses wishes that all the people of the Lord were prophets: "Would that the LORD might bestow his spirit on them all!" (Numbers 11:29) SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Communion Real Presence This song reflects on the truth and presence of Christ in our lives, aligning with the Alleluia verse: "Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth." (John 17:17) SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Recessional Glory Encourages sharing God's deeds and faithfulness, which ties into the Responsorial Psalm's reflection: "The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart." (Psalm 19:8) SongSelect ONE LICENSE

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance Up Close Speaks of God's desire for closeness and intimacy, reflecting the unity of marriage and God's covenant relationship with His people. SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Offertory Cast My Cares Focuses on surrendering to God’s will and finding peace in Him, which connects with the trust and dependence expressed in Psalm 128: "Blessed are you who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways." SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Communion Grafted Speaks of being intimately joined to Christ, similar to the unity described in the marriage covenant: "The two shall become one flesh." (Mark 10:8) SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Recessional You Shine Celebrates God’s faithful presence and light, connecting with Psalm 128's theme of blessing in family and community: "May the Lord bless us all the days of our lives." (Psalm 128:5) SongSelect ONE LICENSE

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance Free Reflects the Gospel’s message of detaching from worldly possessions to find freedom in Christ (Mk 10:21: "Go, sell what you have..."). SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Offertory Thorn to Throne Reflects the sacrificial journey of following Christ, and connects with the call to give up everything for the sake of the Gospel (Mk 10:28-30). SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Communion Vessel Resonates with the theme of surrendering oneself to God’s will, as Jesus invites the rich man in the Gospel to do. SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Recessional In Your Light Echoes the call in the Gospel to follow Jesus by living in the light of His wisdom and truth, rather than in material wealth. SongSelect ONE LICENSE

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance Death to Life Reflects Isaiah 53:10-11, where the servant’s suffering leads to justification and life for many; this song highlights the movement from death to life in Christ. SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Offertory Heart of Mercy This song aligns with the Psalm and Gospel by focusing on trusting in God’s mercy and offering our lives in return, just as Jesus offered His life for others. SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Communion Satisfies The song's theme of realizing that only Jesus truly satisfies aligns with the Gospel message in Mark 10:35-45, where Jesus teaches that servant leadership and sacrifice, rather than worldly pursuits, lead to fulfillment. The lyrics express the longing for more and the realization that earthly things can't satisfy, which resonates with the Gospel's focus on following Christ by giving up self-centered desires​. SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Recessional Just As He Said Highlights the fulfillment of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, connecting with the Gospel’s message of servant leadership and Jesus giving His life as a ransom. SongSelect ONE LICENSE

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Entrance Proclaim Echoes the joyful proclamation of the Lord's works seen in the Psalm (Ps 126:1-6), where God's deliverance fills the people with joy. SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Offertory Rise Ties into the healing and transformation seen in both the first reading (Jer 31:7-9) and the Gospel, where faith in Jesus brings new life. SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Communion Jesus, You Are Here Reinforces the Gospel's message that Jesus is present to heal and guide us, much like His encounter with Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). SongSelect ONE LICENSE
Recessional Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Reflects the theme of trusting in God's mercy and guidance, as seen in the Psalm 126 and the first reading (Jeremiah 31:9). SongSelect ONE LICENSE