FEB 16, 2025
Liturgy Planning
Liturgy Planning
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6th Sunday of Year C
SOURCE: Basilica of the The National Shrine. Crypt Church (TV Mass)
February 13, 2022
Celebrant & Homilist: Rev. Lee Fangmeyer
Choir: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Cantor & Organist, Washington, D.C.
⬇️ Planning Notes
6th Sunday of Year C
The Choices We Make
Fr. Lawrence Mick
This Sunday and the next two Sundays will bring us readings we don’t often hear, since they often get lost in the shift from Ordinary Time to Lent/Easter and back again. Since Easter is relatively late this year (April 20), we get a few extra weeks of Ordinary Time before Lent begins. Today’s texts fit well into the run up to Lent. They present us with decisions about the choices we make in life, which is what Lent does as well…
While these themes are solid bases for the preachers this weekend, planners can also draw on them rather easily.
- Look for songs that speak about faith and in whom we place our hope, for songs that call us to choose the Lord, for songs that invite us to trust in God’s love and providence.
- In writing petitions, consider doing them in pairs that express our choices. For example, pray that we may avoid trusting too much in those who promise happiness they cannot provide, and then pray to trust God as the solid rock of our faith. You could also use Luke’s beatitudes to pray for the poor, the hungry, the sorrowing and those who are persecuted and rejected. Then pray for the rich, the satisfied, those who lead pleasant lives and those who are well respected, that they might wake up to God’s perspective.
Don’t overlook the imagery in the readings either, especially in the first reading and the psalm.
- The images of the barren bush and the tree planted by the water can be incorporated into the petitions as well as, perhaps into an introduction to the liturgy today.
- Another spot the images may be useful is in the penitential rite if you use the third form. The deacon or presider could involve Christ as the one who restores the barren bush, the one who provides the water for life, and the one who offers life that never ends.
SOURCE: CELEBRATION
⬇️ Greeting
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⬇️ Kyrie
6th Sunday of Year C
- Lord Jesus, you spoke to and blessed those who are in need: Lord, have mercy.
- Christ Jesus, you challenged those who lived satisfying lives: Christ, have mercy.
- Lord Jesus, you call us to examine our own lives and choices: Lord, have mercy.
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⬇️ Collect
6th Sunday of Year C
SOURCE: Julie Storr
⬇️ Lectionary Readings
FR. FELIX JUST, S.J (1:26:40)
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COMMENTARY | HOLY SEE
BULLETIN INSERTS
⬇️ Homily
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⬇️ Prayers of the Faithful
6th 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 We pray now for the needs of the world and for the grace to examine our own lives.
Minister For Pope Francis, our bishops and the whole church, may our faith in Christ’s resurrection be seen in our love and care for those in need, we pray:
- For all the world’s poor; and for those whose comfortable living standards ignore the needs of the poor or contribute to their suffering, we pray:
- For those who are hungry, who never have enough food for minimal sustenance; and for those who over consume or whose habits diminish the world’s resources and environment, we pray:
- For those living in anxiety, depression or with any kind of sorrow or grief; and for those who cause their suffering or choose to ignore it, we pray:
- For those who are persecuted or excluded for any reason; and for those who demean or consider as inferior anyone who is different, we pray:
- For the United States as the country celebrates Presidents’ Day, in appreciation for all who have dedicated their lives to the common good and to the responsibility of all to build a better world, we pray:
Presider Gracious God, you grant us the luxury and freedom of choices. We can live trusting and hoping in humans and things, or we can trust and hope in you and Christ’s resurrection. May we choose to live and act in the fullness of your love for all our days. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.ike Isaiah, we may say, “Send me!” We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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RESOURCES
General Instruction of the Roman Missal
A Simple Guide to Liturgical Enviornment (DIocese of New Ulm PDF)
Common Questions on Liturgical Norms – by Father Edward McNamara, professor 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
6th 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.
Trusting in God
The 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, invites us to reflect on themes such as trusting in God’s guidance, the hope of resurrection, and the call to live out the Beatitudes. The liturgical environment, including the sanctuary and gathering space, should reflect these concepts and draw the congregation into a deeper encounter with the sacred Word. Here are some suggestions to enhance the ambiance and aesthetics of the worship space:
Sanctuary
- Colors: Use green as the primary color to signify Ordinary Time and growth in faith. Incorporate it into altar cloths, banners, and other decorative elements.
- Floral arrangements: Arrange plants or flowers near the altar, symbolizing the flourishing tree planted by the water (Jeremiah 17:8).
- Symbols: Display symbols that evoke themes of trust, hope, and the Beatitudes, such as anchors, doves, or the eight-pointed star representing the Beatitudes.
- Artwork and banners: Display artwork or banners that depict scenes from the readings, such as the resurrection of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20) or Jesus preaching the Beatitudes (Luke 6:17, 20-26).
Gathering Space
- Information table: Set up a table with resources related to the readings, including books, devotionals, or flyers for upcoming parish events that connect with the themes of trust, resurrection, and the Beatitudes.
- Welcome signage: Create a welcoming atmosphere with a sign featuring the Sunday’s theme, such as “Trusting in God’s Guidance” or “Living the Beatitudes.”
- Prayer cards and handouts: Provide prayer cards, reflection questions, or scripture passages for parishioners to take home and deepen their engagement with the Sunday readings.
- Interactive display: Create an interactive display focused on the Beatitudes, encouraging parishioners to reflect on their own practice of these values and commit to growing in their Christian discipleship.
- Visual representations: Showcase images or icons of saints known for their trust in God’s providence or their embodiment of the Beatitudes, such as Saint Thérèse of Lisieux or Saint Francis of Assisi.
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
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6th 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:
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SOURCE: OCP Liturgy Podcasts
“Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours… But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.”
Jesus’ Great Sermon in the Gospel of Luke is a challenge for disciples yesterday and today.
Everlasting God
Brenton Brown and Ken Riley
6th Sunday of Year C
Everlasting God
Brenton Brown and Ken Riley
Psalm 1
Santiago Fernández
6th Sunday of Year C
Psalm 1
Santiago Fernández
You Are All that I Need
Tom Booth
6th Sunday of Year C
You Are All that I Need
Tom Booth
Blessed Are You (The Beatitudes)
Sarah Hart
6th Sunday of Year C
Blessed Are You (The Beatitudes)
Sarah Hart
Go Into the World
Tom Booth
6th Sunday of Year C
Go Into the World
Tom Booth
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