XII Sunday in Ordinary Time

Celebrating Father’s Day

9:00 am Sunday Mass

11:00 am First Holy Communion

June 21, 2020 St. Joseph Catholic Church

Alice, Texas

Processional Hymn

Greeting

Penitential Rite

Lord Jesus, you raise us to new life:

Lord, Have Mercy.

Lord Jesus, you forgive us our sins:

Christ, Have Mercy.

Lord Jesus, you feed us with your body and blood:

Lord, Have Mercy.

Gloria

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13 A reading from the Book of prophet Jeremiah Jeremiah said: “I hear the whisperings of many: ‘Terror on every side! Denounce! let us denounce him!’ All those who were my friends are on the watch for any misstep of mine. ‘Perhaps he will be trapped; then we can prevail, and take our vengeance on him.’ But the LORD is with me, like a mighty champion: my persecutors will stumble, they will not triumph. In their failure they will be put to utter shame, to lasting, unforgettable confusion. O LORD of hosts, you who test the just, who probe mind and heart, let me witness the vengeance you take on them, for to you I have entrusted my cause. Sing to the LORD, praise the LORD, for he has rescued the life of the poor from the power of the wicked!”

The Word of the Lord. R./ Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm: 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35

Lord in your great love, answer me

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-15 A reading from the letter of Saint Paul to the Romans

Brothers and sisters: Through one man sin entered the world, and through sin, death, and thus death came to all men, inasmuch as all sinned for up to the time of the law, sin was in the world, though sin is not accounted when there is no law. But death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who did not sin after the pattern of the trespass of Adam, who is the type of the one who was to come. But the gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, how much more did the grace of God and the gracious gift of the one man Jesus Christ overflow for the many. The Word of the Lord. R./Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

Gospel: Matthew 10:26-33 A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

Jesus said to the Twelve: “Fear no one. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both soul and body in Gehenna. Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge. Even all the hairs of your head are counted. So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. But whoever denies me before others, I will deny before my heavenly Father.”

The Gospel of the Lord. R./ Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily—Fr. Chris Becerra

Profession of Faith

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:

(please bow at the following words) 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.

Prayers of the Faithful R./ Lord hear our prayer.

Liturgy of the Eucharist Music During the Preparation of the Altar

Good Good Father I’ve heard a thousand stories, Of what they think You’re like But I’ve heard the tender whisper, Of love in the dead of night and You tell me that You’re pleased and that I’m never alone

You’re a good, good Father, it’s who You are, it’s who You are, It’s who You are And I’m loved by You It’s who I am, it’s who I am It’s who I am

Oh and I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide, But I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide Cause You know just what we need before we say a word

You are perfect in all of Your ways, You are perfect in all of Your ways You are perfect in all of Your ways to us

Oh this Love so undeniable I, I can hardly speak Peace so unexplainable I, I can hardly think As You call me, deeper still, as You call me deeper still As You call me deeper still into love, love, love Thank you for your continued support of our parish during these difficult days. You may drop off your collection envelopes as you exit the church in the basket next to the usher or online on our website: www.sjcatholicchurch.org.

Celebrant: Pray brothers and sisters that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. R./ 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 Gifts R./ Amen.

Preface Dialogue

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. R./ And with your Spirit.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. R./ We lift them up to the Lord.

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. R./ It is right and just.

Sanctus

Memorial Acclamation

Great Amen

The Lord’s Prayer

Lamb of God

COMMUNION RITE Celebrant: 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.

R./ Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Please wait until an usher directs you to move to receive Holy Communion. If you are not comfortable receiving Holy Communion, then you may offer the Act of Spiritual

Communion below and participate in the Communion Hymns on the next page.

Act of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love you above all things, and I long for You in my soul.

Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to you;

never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

Communion Hymn

Communion Meditation- O Come to the Altar

Verse 1 Are you hurting and broken within Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself Do you thirst for a drink from the well Jesus is calling Chorus O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ Verse 2 Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there's no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling Chorus Bridge Oh what a Savior Isn't He wonderful Sing alleluia, Christ is risen Bow down before Him For He is Lord of all Sing alleluia, Christ is risen Oh what a Savior Isn't He wonderful Sing alleluia, Christ is risen Bow down before Him For He is Lord of all Sing alleluia, Christ is risen Chorus O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ Final Refrain Bear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you've found

Prayer After Communion R./ Amen. Final Blessing Celebrant: The Lord be with you. R./ And with your spirit. Celebrant: May Almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you for ever. R./ Amen. Dismissal Celebrant: Go in peace glorying the Lord by your life. R./ Thanks be to God

Recessional Hymn— All the People Said Amen

Verse 1 You are not alone if you are lonely When you feel afraid you're not the only We are all the same in need of mercy To be forgiven and be free It's all you got to lean on But thank God it's all you need Chorus And all the people said amen whoa And all the people said amen Give thanks to the Lord for His love never ends And all the people said amen Verse 2 If you're rich or poor well it don't matter Weak or strong you know love is what we're after We're all broken but we're all in this together God knows we stumble and fall And He so loved the world He sent His son to save us all Bridge Blessed are the poor in spirit who are torn apart Blessed are the persecuted and the pure in heart Blessed are the people hungry for another start For theirs is the kingdom the kingdom of God

Congratulations to our students who receive their First Holy Communion at 11:00 am Mass

Kymberly Dnae Garcia

Miranda Brook Garcia

Raelynn Rose Garcia

Bryan Carlos Gonzalez

Alin Hoang

Andrina Lee Joslin

Aliyah Jade Leija

Matthew Raul Valdez

Gerardo Ventura