ORDER OF THE MASS

Celebrants
Most Rev. Honesto Flores Ontioco, D.D.
Bishop of Cubao
(Main Presider)

Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio S. David, D.D.

Bishop of Kalookan

Rev. Fr. Herbert Schneider, SJ

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Call to order
Welcome groups/communities and guests
Teach the Responsorial Psalm
Announcements:
Offertory collections
Order in communion
Brief worship after the Gloria and after Communion
Others

Introduction to the Liturgy

Commentator: Today, on the very last day of the liturgical year,
together with all Christians around the world, we
celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King.

In this Eucharistic celebration, we declare and

affirm that our Lord Jesus Christ is not only the
King who reigns over the entire created universe
but He is also the shepherd who tends and
lovingly looks over His people, His flock.

Brothers and sisters, today our Shepherd-King

calls us to proclaim His great love to the world,
especially to the poor -- the least, the lost and the
last -- to set this world ablaze with the freeing
power and fire of His love, and to turn this world
upside down for Christ and for the sake of His
glory!

Viva Cristo Rey!

Entrance procession
The Music Ministry plays the Entrance song (Days of Elijah) and
the entrance procession begins.
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Introductory rites
Celebrant : In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Celebrant : The grace and peace of God, the King of the

universe, be with you all.

All: And with your spirit.

Penitential rite
Celebrant : Coming together as God's family, with confidence
let us ask the Father's forgiveness and
compassion.

All: I confess to Almighty God and to you, my

brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in
my thoughts and in my words, in what I have
done and in what I have failed to do, through my
fault, through my fault, through my most grievous
fault. Therefore, I ask Blessed Mary, ever virgin,
all the angels and saints, and you my brothers
and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Celebrant : May the Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive

us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

All: Amen.

Lord, have mercy (sung)

Gloria (sung)
Brief worship may follow immediately.
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Celebrant : Let us prayAlmighty and merciful GodWe

ask this in the Name of Jesus, our Lord.

All: Amen.

Liturgy of the Word

Commentator: Please remain standing. (Lifts up the Lectionary

above his head.)

This is the Word of God. This is wisdom from on

high. Let us hear it. Let us believe it. Let us
obey itPlease be seated.

Introduction to the first reading

Commentator: The Lord rebukes the shepherds of Israel for

failing to care for and to tend them. And the Lord
Himself takes over from them this responsibility
to seek and gather the lost, to rescue them, to
feed them, heal them, strengthen them, and to
watch over them.

First reading EZ 34:11-12, 15-17

Reader 1: A reading from the book of Ezekiel, Chapter 34

This is the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalmist: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I

shall want.
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Second reading 1 COR 15:20-26, 28

Reader 2: A reading from 1 Corinthian Chapter 15This is

the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.

Gospel acclamation
Commentator: Let us all rise to honor the Holy Gospel.

All: Alleluia (to be sung)

Commentator: Blessed is he who inherits the kingdom of David;

blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Gospel MT 25:31-46
Celebrant : The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.

Celebrant : A reading from the holy Gospel according to

MatthewThe gospel of the Lord.

All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Commentator: Let us all be seated for the homily.

Homily

Nicene Creed
Commentator: Let us all now rise and profess our faith.

All: 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, born of the Father before all ages.
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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, and by the Holy Spirit, was made
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, and 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.

Prayers of the faithful

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Brethren, let us call on our heavenly King,

confident that, as His sons and daughters, He will
listen to our petitions and concerns. Together we
pray: "Jesus Christ our King, hear our prayer!"

All: Jesus Christ our King, hear our prayer.

Reader 1: May the Church and all the Christian faithful all
over the world, by their lives of holiness and love,
truly bear witness to the lordship of Jesus Christ,
our King.
Let us pray to the Lord.

All: Jesus Christ our King, hear our prayer.

Reader 2: May the leaders of the Church and those who

govern, teach, and shepherd the people of God
through their word and example lead the flock to a
deeper and renewed faith. Let us pray to the Lord.

All: Jesus Christ our King, hear our prayer.

Reader 3: May our government and civil leaders respond to

the people need after God's own heart, selflessly
and concerned only with the common good.
Let us pray to the Lord.

All: Jesus Christ our King, hear our prayer.

Reader 4: May those who are hungry, those who are sick and
in pain, those who are in want and in dire need,
those who are in prison, those who are suffering
that they too might experience the provision and
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loving care of the Lord Jesus, our Shepherd-King.

Let us pray to the Lord.

All: Jesus Christ our King, hear our prayer.

Reader 5: May all of us here present and all those who
belong to our renewal communities, grow in
evangelistic faith and missionary zeal to enkindle
our hearts with the fervor of Gods love. Let us
pray to the Lord.

All: Jesus Christ our King, hear our prayer.

Commentator: Let us pray in silence for our personal intentions.

(pause) Let us pray to the Lord.

All: Jesus Christ our King, hear our prayer.

Celebrant : Merciful King, hear the prayers of your faithful. We

strive to honor you, not only with our lips but with
the deeds of faithful love in our daily lives. Grant
us your grace always, through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Commentator: Please be seated for the Offertory.

(Note: The Music Ministry will play the Offertory

song and the congregation joins in the singing. At
this time, the ushers/ collectors will do the rounds
of collection.)

Commentator: We shall now bring our usual Eucharistic gifts.

And let us join the Music Ministry in singing our
Offertory song.
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Let us also be generous in the Offertory collection.

The collected amount will be used to defray the
cost of venue rental and other production costs
incurred for this event. Thank you.

The Music Ministry sings the Offertory song (Panalangin ng

Pagiging Bukas Palad). Ushers and collectors go around the
venue for the Offertory collection.

Preparation of the gifts

Celebrant : Blessed are you, Lord, god of all creation

All: Blessed be God forever.

Celebrant : Blessed are you, Lord, god of all creation

All: Blessed be God forever.

Commentator: Let us all rise.

Celebrant : Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice

All: May the Lord accept this sacrifice at your hands,
for the praise and glory of His name, for our good
and the good of all his Church.

Prayer over the gifts

Celebrant : Lord, we offer you the sacrifice by which your Son

reconciles mankind. May it bring unity and peace
to the world. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
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All: Amen.

Celebrant : The Lord be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

Celebrant : Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them up to the Lord.

Celebrant : Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All: It is right and just.

Preface

Holy, holy, holy (sung)

Eucharistic prayer

Acclamation
Celebrant : Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.

All: (sung)

The Great Amen (sung)

The Lord's Prayer (sung)

Sign of peace
Lamb of God (sung)

Communion rite
Celebrant : This is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins
of the world. Happy are we who are called to His
supper.
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All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under

my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall
be healed.

Communion
Commentator: Please be seated. (Pause and wait until all have
taken their seats and have settled/quieted down.)

For order in receiving communion, please remain

seated and wait for the ushers to lead you to your
communion stations. There will be several
communion stations posted around the coliseum
where lay Eucharistic ministers will distribute Holy
Communion. Please follow your usher to lead you
to your line.

After receiving communion, please return quietly

to your seat and continue worshipping the Lord
whom you have just received. Join us also in
singing our communion songs. Please feel free to
be seated or remain standing as you worship the
Lord.

Let us maintain an atmosphere of prayerful

reverence as we wait for others to finish receiving
communion.
[Para po sa maayos na pakikinabang/
pangungumunyon, maaari po lamang na
manatiling nakaupo muna at hintayin ang mga
ushers na magdadala sa inyo sa mga communion
stations. Ang mga communion stations ay
makikita sa
maraming bahagi ng coliseum, na kung saan may
mga Eucharistic ministers na handang mag-
distribute ng komunyon. Sundan lamang po ang
inyong usher na magdadala sa inyo sa inyong pila.
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Matapos pong makinabang, tayo po ay bumalik

nang matahimik sa ating mga upuan. Doon po ay
patuloy tayong magbigay-puri at sumamba sa
ating Panginoon. Sabayan po natin ang Music
Ministry sa pag-awit ng ating mga communion
songs.

Atin din pong panatiliin ang isang madasaling

atmosphere habang tayo ay naghihintay na
makapagkomunyon na ang lahat.]

o Communion songs: (Refiners Fire, Power of Love)

Prayer after communion

Commentator: Let us all rise.

Celebrant : Let us pray

Announcements

Concluding rite

Final blessing

Closing song and recessional (God With Us Emmanuel)