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Diocese of Green Bay

Sunday Mass Third Sunday of Easter

Celebrant: The Very Reverend Brian Belongia

Sunday, April 26th, 2020

9:00 A.M.

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Green Bay, Wisconsin

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THE INTRODUCTORY RITES

Please stand and join in singing the processional song below as the Mass begins

The Procession: The Church is dressed in white linens in joyous celebration of Easter. Father wears a

white chasuble.

Greeting:

Father: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

We make the Sign of the Cross

Respond: Amen

Father: Peace be with you

Respond: And with your spirit

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Father: Dear brothers and sisters, let us praise the Lord our God for this water he has created, and

which will be sprinkled on us as a memorial of our Baptism. May he help us by his grace to remain

faithful to the Spirit we have received.

Having been dipped in the aspersorium (container filled with Holy Water), the priest uses the

aspergillum (wand or brush that holds the Holy Water) to bless those present.

I Saw Water Flowing Father: May almighty God cleanse us of our sins, and through the Eucharist we celebrate make us worthy to sit at his table in his heavenly kingdom.

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Father prays: Respond: Amen Please be seated as Father sits

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD We will now hear two readings from the lectionary. The lectionary is a collection of scripture. First Reading: Today’s first reading is from the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 2, verses 14 and 22-33 Reader: A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “You who are Jews, indeed all of you staying in Jerusalem. Let this be known to you, and listen to my words. You who are Israelites, hear these words. Jesus the Nazarene was a man commended to you by God with mighty deeds, wonders, and signs, which God worked through him in your midst, as you yourselves know. This man, delivered up by the set plan and foreknowledge of God, you killed, using lawless men to crucify him. But God raised him up, releasing him from the throes of death, because it was impossible for him to be held by it. For David says of him: I saw the Lord ever before me, with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed. Therefore my heart has been glad and my tongue has exulted; my flesh, too, will dwell in hope, because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld, nor will you suffer your holy one to see corruption. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. “My brothers, one can confidently say to you about the patriarch David that he died and was buried, and his tomb is in our midst to this day. But since he was a prophet and knew that God had sworn an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants upon his throne, he foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ, that neither was he abandoned to the netherworld nor did his flesh see

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corruption. God raised this Jesus; of this we are all witnesses. Exalted at the right hand of God, he re-ceived the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father and poured him forth, as you see and hear.”

Reader: The Word of the Lord Respond: Thanks be to God Responsorial Psalm: The Responsorial Psalm is taken from the Book of Psalms. Today’s Responsorial is taken from Psalm 16, verses 1-2, 9-10

Please join in singing the refrain below after the cantor and after each verse. Second Reading: The Second Reading in typically taken from the New Testament. Today’s reading is from 1 Peter, chapter 1, verses 3-9.

Reader: A reading from the first letter of Saint Peter Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time. In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls. Second Reading: The Second Reading in typically taken from the New Testament. Today’s reading is from 1 Peter, chapter 1, verses 17-21.

Reader: A reading from the first letter of Saint Peter Beloved: If you invoke as Father him who judges impartially according to each one’s works, conduct yourselves with reverence during the time of your sojourning, realizing that you were ransomed from your futile conduct, handed on by your ancestors, not with perishable things like silver or gold but with the precious blood of Christ as of a spotless unblemished lamb. He was known before the foundation of the world but revealed in the final time for you, who through him believe in God who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. Reader: The Word of the Lord Respond: Thanks be to God

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Gospel Acclamation: Please stand and join in singing the Alleluia on the next page after the cantor

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The Gospel: Today’s Gospel is from Luke, chapter 24, verses 13-35 Father: The Lord be with you. Respond: And with your spirit. Father: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John As we respond we make a small cross with our thumbs on our forehead then our lips and finally on

our hearts to signify that the Word of God is in our minds, on our lips and in our hearts.

Respond: Glory to you, O Lord

That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, said to him in reply, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know of the things that have tak-en place there in these days?” And he replied to them, “What sort of things?” They said to him, “The things that happened to Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, how our chief priests and rulers both handed him over to a sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of those with us went to the tomb and found things just as the women had described, but him they did not see.” And he said to them, “Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to believe all that the prophets spoke! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them what referred to him in all the Scriptures. As they approached the village to which they were going, he gave the impression that he was going on farther. But they urged him, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” So they set out at once and returned to Jerusalem where they found gathered together the eleven and those with them who were saying, “The Lord has truly been raised and has appeared to Simon!” Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of bread.

Father: The Gospel of the Lord. Respond: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ Please be seated Homily: Father gives a homily Please stand as Father stands

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Profession of Faith:

Please join Father in reciting the Nicene Creed below:

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God,

born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God, begotten, not made,

consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

At the words that follow, up to and including “and became man,” all bow.

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and

was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.

He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead

and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the

Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the

forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Universal Prayer: We offer prayers for the Church and the whole world

Priest: During this time of doubt and fear, we ask that Jesus walk with us and open our eyes as he did for His disciples on the road to Emmaus.

Reader: For Pope Francis' April intention that those suffering from addiction may be helped and ac-

companied. We pray to the Lord

Respond: Lord, hear our prayer

Reader: That those who are alone or separated from family, neighbors, or friends, find comfort and

solace in the risen Lord, We pray to the Lord.

Respond: Lord, hear our prayer

Reader: For our medical teams and first responders that they may be given comfort and strength in

this most trying of times, We pray to the Lord.

Reader: For the needs and requests on Cathedral’s prayer network and our own personal intentions,

We pray to the Lord

Respond: Lord, hear our prayer

Reader: For Joseph & Margaret Steffel and William Steffel the intention of this Mass, We pray to the Lord. Respond: Lord, hear our prayer

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Reader: For Bishop Ricken’s April intention that inspired by the humble example of the fatherhood of St. Joseph, men may strive to be worthy servants and disciples who help lead their families and com-munities into the Kingdom of God. We pray to the Lord. Respond: Lord, hear our prayer

Priest: Join me in the prayer to St. Joseph.

Good St. Joseph, as you led the Holy Family, watch over our families.

Help our family and all families to know and share God’s love.

In our family relationships, may we find healing and seek to be holy.

May our fathers help us to become faithful disciples of Jesus who share our love for Him.

As foster father of Jesus, watch over all who serve as spiritual fathers.

In a special way, bless our Holy Father, our Bishop, and our priests.

May they follow your humble example in their fatherly care for the people of God, the Church.

With Mary, you raised the High Priest. You know our need for priests.

Please raise up good and holy priests from our families to serve the people of our diocese.

May our children and grandchildren hear and say “yes” to the call of Jesus, just as you and Mary did.

Good St. Joseph, pray for us.

Please be seated.

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Preparation of the Gifts: Father brings the chalice (cup), paten (plate) and purificator (napkin) to the altar. He opens the white corporal over the altar cloth to collect any consecrated crumbs or drops of wine that may fall during the liturgy. These items are placed on the altar in preparation for the celebration and presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Father lifts up the ciborium and prays. Respond: Blessed be God for ever Father pours wine and then a small amount of water into the chalice. He lifts the chalice and prays. Respond: Blessed be God for ever

Father reverences the altar with a bow. He washes his hands over the lavabo (water basin), with a cruet of water and towel to cleanse and purify them. Father returns to the altar.

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Please stand as Father prays Father: ...that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father Respond: May the Lord Accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy church. Prayer Over the Offerings: Father prays. Respond: Amen The Eucharistic Prayer: Father: The Lord be with you Respond: And with your spirit Father: Lift up your hearts Respond: We lift them up to the Lord Father: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God Respond: It is right and just. Father continues the preface

Please join in singing the Holy

Please kneel if you can comfortably as Father prays the Eucharistic Prayer

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At the following words of consecration Father raises the host.

Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my Body,

which will be given up for you.

Bells are rung to signify the presence of the Jesus in the Eucharist. At the following words of consecration Father raises the chalice and genuflects.

Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out

for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me.

Again bells are rung to signify the presence of our Lord in the Eucharist. At this pinnacle point of the Mass, the wine and bread, through transubstantiation, become the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Mystery of Faith:

Please join in singing the Mystery of Faith below

Father continues with the Eucharistic Prayer

Father raises the Body and Blood of Christ and prays:

Through him, and with him,

and in him, O God, almighty Father,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

all glory and honor is yours,

forever and ever.

Respond: Amen

The Communion Rite:

Please stand

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The Lord’s Prayer

Father: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say

Please join Father in reciting the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name,

thy kingdom come, thy will be done

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Father prays: ...the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Respond: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever

Father: ...who live and reign for ever and ever.

Please join in singing the Amen below

Sign of Peace: The physical Sign of Peace is omitted in accordance with the health restrictions.

Lamb of God: During the music Father will break the consecrated host and commingle a small piece

with the consecrated blood. This is called the Fraction Rite.

Please join in singing the Lamb of God on the next page

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Please kneel if you can do so comfortably

Father lifts the broken consecrated host over the chalice with the consecrated wine .

Father: Behold the Lamb of God., behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those

called to the supper of the Lamb.

Respond: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word

and my soul shall be healed.

Father consumes the consecrated bread and wine, then purifies the vessels.

Please join in reciting the Prayer for Spiritual Communion.

My Jesus, I believe that you are present

in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

I love You above all things and I desire to receive You

into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You already there,

and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen

Please be seated and join Father in silence

Prayer After Communion: Please stand as Father stands: Respond: And with your spirit

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Greeting:

Father: The Lord be with you Respond: And with your spirit Final Blessing: Father: May almighty God Bless you, (we make the sign of the cross) the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Respond: Amen Father: The Mass is ended… Respond: Thanks be to God Father reverences the altar and processes out. Please join in singing Jesus Christ is Risen Today below

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Presider: The Very Reverend Brian Belongia

Reader: Hannah Warden Accompanist: Regina Reale Cantor: Maggie Melchior Sacristan: Dan Vanden Avond

All music used with permission. OneLicence #A-728957 Excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Pontifical © 2012, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation, (ICEL); excerpts from the English translation of The Roman Mis-sal © 2010, ICEL. All rights reserved.