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Celebration of Daily Mass Thursday, June 4, 2020, 9:00 AM

OPENING SONG “For the Fruits of This Creation” #426 Breaking Bread

GREETING

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. And with your spirit.

PRAYER

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. (Prayer) . . . and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

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COLLECT (Prayer) . . . one God, for ever and ever. Amen. FIRST READING 2 Timothy 2: 8-15

Beloved:

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David:

such is my Gospel, for which I am suffering,

even to the point of chains, like a criminal.

But the word of God is not chained.

Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen,

so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus,

together with eternal glory.

This saying is trustworthy:

If we have died with him

we shall also live with him;

if we persevere

we shall also reign with him.

But if we deny him

he will deny us.

If we are unfaithful

he remains faithful,

for he cannot deny himself.

Remind people of these things

and charge them before God to stop disputing about words.

This serves no useful purpose since it harms those who listen.

Be eager to present yourself as acceptable to God,

a workman who causes no disgrace,

imparting the word of truth without deviation. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM “Psalm 25: To You, O Lord” #748 Breaking Bread

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION #861 Breaking Bread

GOSPEL READING Mark 12:28-34

The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. Glory to you, O Lord.

One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replied, “The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.

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The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” The scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, He is One and there is no other than he. And to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And no one dared to ask him any more questions.

The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. HOMILY PRESENTATION AND PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

(Prayer) . . . the bread of life. Blessed be God for ever. (Prayer) . . . our spiritual drink. Blessed be God for ever. (Prayer) . . . my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

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) . . . through Christ our Lord. Amen. PREFACE

The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right and just.

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HOLY (Prayer) . . . and without end we acclaim:

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

THE MYSTERY OF FAITH

Presider: The mystery of faith.

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup

we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

(Invitation) . . . we dare to say:

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

(Prayer) . . . the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. SIGN OF PEACE

(Prayer) . . . Who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. The peace of the Lord be with you always. And with your spirit.

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LAMB OF GOD

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

COMMUNION

(Prayer) . . . Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

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

ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

My Jesus, I believe that You are present

in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love you above all things,

and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment

receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.

Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (Prayer) . . . through Christ our Lord. Amen. THE CONCLUDING RITES

The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. May almighty God . . . and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Thanks be to God.