Twenty Fourth Sunday Twenty Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Timein Ordinary Time

September 13, 2020Church of the Resurrection

Burtonsville, Maryland

Hymn: Wondrous LoveWords by Alexander Means, Music from Southern Harmony, harmonization by Richard Proulx

What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul!What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse For my soul, for my soul; to bear the dreadful curse for my soul!

To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing; to God and to the Lamb I will sing.To God and to the Lamb, who is the great I AM, while millions join the theme,I will sing, I will sing; while millions join the theme, I will sing.

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on; and when from death I’m free,I’ll sing on. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be,And through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on; and through eternity I’ll sing on.

Gloria: from Black Mountain Liturgy, by Sally Ann Morris

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, We give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,In the glory of God the Father. Amen.

First Reading: Sirach 27:30 - 28:7

Response: Psalm 103: The Lord Is Kind and Merciful, Setting by Marty Haugen

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all my being bless God’s name; Bless the Lord, and forget not God’s benefits. R./

God pardons all your iniquities, and comforts your sorrows, Redeems your life from destruction and crowns you with kindness. R./

Merciful, merciful and gracious is our God; slow to anger, abounding in kindness. R./

Second Reading: Romans 14:7-9

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia, setting by Christopher WalkerI give you a new commandment, says the Lord;

love one another as I have loved you.

Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried;He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead;

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church,The communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins,The resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Preparation of Gifts: Ubi Caritas Latin Chant, setting by Maurice Duruflé

Ubi cáritas et ámor, Déus ibi est. Ubi cáritas et ámor, Déus ibi est. Congregávit nos in únum Chrísti ámor. Congregávit nos in únum Chrísti ámor. Exsultémus et in ípso jucundémur. Timeámus et amémus Déum vivum.Et ex córde diligámus nos sincéro. Et ex córde diligámus nos sincéro.Ubi cáritas et ámor, Déus ibi est. Amen.

Eucharistic Acclamations: from Mass for the City, by Richard Proulx

Holy, Holy, HolyMemorial Acclamation Great Amen

Lamb of God: Agnus Dei, Mass XVIII, arranged by Stephen Gouin

Where charity and love are, God is there.Where charity and love are, God is there.The love of Christ has gathered us into oneThe love of Christ has gathered us into one.Let us exult, and in Him be joyful.Let us fear, and let us love the living God.And from a sincere heart let us love each other.And from a sincere heart let us love each other Where charity and love are, God is there. Amen

Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament, and that You are truly Present in this Holy Mass.

I have lovingly worshipped you by prayerfully watching today’s Mass, So, by my membership in the Mystical Body, please present me to The Father, In Your Perfect Sacrifice, O Jesus. Although I do desire to receive You as Eucharist in person, at this moment, I cannot.

I humbly ask You to come to me spiritually. I give myself to You. I love You, O Lord God. Hear my petitions, and those of the Church, Your Bride, that we may be drawn by Your Spirit towards our beautiful wedding day in Glory. Amen.

Communion Hymn: Where True Love and Charity9th century Latin text, tr. by Richard Proulx, acc. by Richard Proulx

R./ Where true love and charity are found, God is always there.(Ubi cáritas et amor, Deus ibi est.)

Since the love of Christ has brought us all together, Let us all rejoice and be glad, now and always. Let ev’ryone love the Lord God, the living God; And with sincere hearts let us love each other now. R./

Therefore when we gather as one in Christ Jesus, Let our love enfold each race, creed, ev’ry person. Let envy, division and strife cease among us; May Christ our Lord dwell among us in ev’ry heart. R./

Bring us with your saints to behold your great beauty,There to see you, Christ our God, throned in great glory;There to possess heaven’s peace and joy, your truth and love,For endless ages of ages, world without end. R./

Meditation: Seek to ServeBased on the Kyrie from Mass IX “Cum Jubilo,” arranged by Lloyd Pfautsch

May I live in the world as one who always seeks to serve.May I live as one who knows the love of God.Lord, teach me how to live and how to serve.With my ears may I hear. With my eyes may I see.With my lips may I speak. May your Word be heard through me.Thus as I live each day may love sustain the will to serve. Amen, Amen.

Hymn: September MorningWords and Music by David M. Kanter

Postlude: Organ Postlude on a New September Morning, by David M. Kanter

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