FEB 9, 2025
Liturgy Planning
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5th Sunday of Year C
SOURCE: Basilica of the The National Shrine. Crypt Church (TV Mass)
February 04, 2022
Celebrant & Homilist: Rev. Andrew Fisher
Choir: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Cantor & Organist, Washington, D.C.oir, Fairfax, Virginia
5th Sunday of Year C
5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
- 03:27 FIRST READING - Isaiah has a vision of the Lord's glory, acknowledges his unworthiness, is purified, and responds to God's call to serve.
- 05:12 RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Psalm 138) - In the sight of the angels I will sing your praises, Lord. - 07:10 SECOND READING - St. Paul emphasizes the importance of Christ's death and resurrection, witnessed by many, while Jesus teaches by the Lake of Gennesaret.
- 10:42 GOSPEL - Simon Peter and his partners, inspired by Jesus' miraculous catch, left everything to follow Him.
- 9:26 HOMILY - eter's boat symbolizes the Church, with the Pope as its captain, as the Apostles are called to spread the Gospel and gather people through the unbreakable Sacraments..
⬇️ Planning Notes
5th Sunday of Year C
Liturgical Catechesis
Fr. Lawrence Mick
The first reading today offers a good opportunity for liturgical catechesis. We sing the Holy, Holy, Holy, week after week, often with no awareness of its source.
Parishioners might be surprised to learn that it was also sung in the synagogue morning prayer (just the first half) from at least the second century. The second half comes from Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem and was added to the Isaiah text at least by the sixth century.
A deeper form of liturgical formation might also be suggested by that first reading. Isaiah was clearly awe-struck by the vision he received. His reaction was to realize and admit his sinfulness: “For I am a man of unclean lips, living among a people of unclean lips.”
The second reading reminds us of a similar response from Paul after his encounter with the risen Christ on the way to Damascus: “For I am the least of the apostles, not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.” The Gospel continues the pattern with Peter’s reaction to the miraculous catch of fish: “Depart from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man.”
We could take these readings as a call to remind parishioners that we are all sinners, unworthy to be in the presence of God. But it may be more important to remind people that when we gather for the liturgy, we are in the presence of God. God is everywhere, of course, but when we gather we should have a heightened awareness of God’s presence so that we might be more easily transformed by encountering the living God.
SOURCE: CELEBRATION
⬇️ Greeting
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⬇️ Kyrie
5th Sunday of Year C
- Lord Jesus, you chose others to work with you in your ministry: Lord, have mercy.
- Christ Jesus, you called Simon, James and John from among fishermen: Christ, have mercy.
- Lord Jesus, you call us to be your partners in this time and place: Lord, have mercy.
SOURCE: CELEBRATION
⬇️ Collect
5th Sunday of Year C
SOURCE: Julie Storr
⬇️ Lectionary Readings
FR. FELIX JUST, S.J (1:26:40)
5th Sunday of Year C
COMMENTARY | HOLY SEE
BULLETIN INSERTS
⬇️ Homily
5th Sunday of Year C
⬇️ Prayers of the Faithful
5th Sunday of Year C
Discover a vast collection of over 100 petitions that are thoughtfully updated each week, ensuring a strong connection to the Sunday Readings. These petitions, designed for the Prayers of the Faithful during Mass, provide a relevant and meaningful way for your parish community to unite in prayer and intercession.
CHURCH | WORLD | SPECIAL NEEDS | COMMUNITY
Presider Let us pray for our needs, the needs of the church, and the needs of the whole world.
Minister For the whole church: May we always be aware of God’s presence to us as individuals and whenever we are gathered together as community, we pray:
- For gratitude that God is present to us in all aspects of our worship: the readings and homily, the sign of peace and the bread and wine, our prayers and song, and every person who enters these doors, we pray:
- For the ability to recognize God’s presence in those who are of different races or religions, cultural or ethnic origins, political or social groups, we pray:
- For those who use fear or a sense of unworthiness to avoid responding to God’s call, or who judge others as unworthy because they are different, we pray:
- For those willing to answer God’s call to walk into unknown, difficult or dangerous situations on behalf of the Gospel, or on behalf of human needs, we pray:
- For those whose work seems demeaning: those who clean our homes and our streets, collect our waste, repair our goods and our infrastructure, or companion the sick and lonely, we pray:
- For a deep sense of solidarity with all those in this community who are suffering in any way, we pray:
Presider Summoning God, we have been told that you set your sights on us, unworthy as we are. Open our eyes and ears, our minds and hearts that we may hear and respond to your call. Heal our false humility, our fear and our reluctance that, like Isaiah, we may say, “Send me!” We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
SOURCE: CELEBRATION
RESOURCES
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
How to Create the Liturgical Environment for Advent and Christmas – by Rev. Philip Horrigan
A Simple Guide to Liturgical Enviornment (DIocese of New Ulm PDF)
Common Questions on Liturgical Norms – by Father Edward McNamara, rofessor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum Pontifical Athenaeum
DIRECTORY OF
POPULAR PIETY
AND THE LITURGY
Directory (Vatican)
Lent (PDF)
Holy Week (PDF)
Eastertide (PDF)
GUIDELINES AND RESOURCES
5th Sunday of Year C
ROME REPORTS IN ENGLISH (1:44)- The boat is over 28 feet long and is capable of carrying around a dozen people. It is an exact replica of the original that was discovered on the shore of Lake Tiberias in 1986.
The Barque of Peter
Drawing inspiration from the readings of the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C), focusing on the Barque of Peter (Luke 5:1-11), here are three ideas for creating a meaningful liturgical environment:
Nautical Theme: Fishers of Men
- Decorate the worship space with fishing nets, boat oars, and other nautical elements to emphasize the theme of becoming “fishers of men.”
- Display an image of the Barque of Peter, representing the boat from the Gospel reading, as a focal point in the sanctuary.
- Encourage parishioners to write their personal commitments to follow Christ on paper fish cutouts, and hang these on a large fishing net in the church.
Journey of Transformation: Purification and Renewal
- Create a visual representation of transformation using a reflective surface like a mirror or a calm water fountain, symbolizing self-reflection and purification.
- Accentuate the worship space with purple and white colors, symbolizing repentance and renewal, which connects to Isaiah’s call in the first reading.
- Provide small cards for parishioners to write down areas they wish to transform in their lives, and collect these in a designated vessel during the service.
The Unity of Christ’s Disciples: Living as One Body
Invite parishioners to bring photos or mementos of loved ones who have played a role in their faith journey, and display these items together as a visual representation of unity and interconnectedness.
Design a large tapestry or banner with interlocking pieces, representing the unity of Christ’s disciples and the importance of each individual in the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:1-11).
Highlight the concept of unity by arranging chairs or pews in a circular or semi-circular formation, symbolizing the connectedness of the community.
Jubilee Holy Year 2025
The Jubilee Year begins on Christmas Eve in Rome. Be sure to download Fr. Horning’s 16 page e-book with Resources to help you understand and celebrate the Jubilee and Holy Year of 2025!
How to Add the Catholic
Liturgical Calendar to Google Calendar
This video will show you how to add a simple Catholic Liturgical Calendar to your Google Calendar. You can even change the color of the display calendar to match the liturgical colors of the Church
5th Sunday of Year C
Lector’s Notes
Greg Warnusz’s look at the Sunday readings,
focusing on the lector’s understanding
and proclamation
Lisa M. Bellecci
FIRST
READING
Lisa M. Bellecci
SECOND READING
Lisa M. Bellecci
Lector Series
The following lector videos were produced by the Los Angeles Archdiocese:
5th Sunday of Year C
SOURCE: OCP Liturgy Podcasts
“When they brought their boats to the shore, they left everything and followed him”
Jesus calls us to join the Apostles and go fishing for the Kingdom.s the light of the world.
Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
Brian Doerksen
5th Sunday of Year C
Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
Brian Doerksen
Psalm 138
Tom Tomaszek
5th Sunday of Year C
Psalm 138
Tom Tomaszek
Forgiven
Chris Muglia
5th Sunday of Year C
Forgiven
Chris Muglia
Here I Am, Lord
Dan Schutte
5th Sunday of Year C
Here I Am, Lord
Dan Schutte
Fish With Me
Ken Canedo
5th Sunday of Year C
Fish With Me
Ken Canedo
