Saint Joseph the Worker

Roman Catholic Church

Founded 1879

The Seventeenth Sunday of the Year

30 July 2017

Prelude

Organ: “Prelude in E Minor” … Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

Introit: “Deus in loco sancto suo” … Graduale Romanum

Deus in loco sancto suo: Deus, qui inhabitare facit unanimes in domo: ipse dabit virtutem et

fortitudinem plebi suae. Ps. Exsurgat Deus, et dissipentur inimici eius: et fugiant, qui oderunt

eum, a facie eius.

God is in his holy place; the God who causes us to dwell together, of one heart, in his house;

he himself will give strength and support to his people. Ps. Let God arise, and let his

enemies be scattered; and let those who hate him flee before his face.

(Psalm 67/68: 6, 7, 36 & 3)

Entrance Procession

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Collect

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading 1 Kings 3: 5, 7-12

The LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, "Ask

something of me and I will give it to you." Solomon answered: "O LORD,

my God, you have made me, your servant, king to succeed my father David;

but I am a mere youth, not knowing at all how to act. I serve you in the

midst of the people whom you have chosen, a people so vast that it cannot

be numbered or counted. Give your servant, therefore, an understanding

heart to judge your people and to distinguish right from wrong. For who is

able to govern this vast people of yours?"

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The LORD was pleased that Solomon made this request. So God said to

him: "Because you have asked for this— not for a long life for yourself,

nor for riches, nor for the life of your enemies, but for understanding so that

you may know what is right— I do as you requested. I give you a heart so

wise and understanding that there has never been anyone like you up to now,

and after you there will come no one to equal you."

Lector: The Word of the Lord.

Response: Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130

I have said, O LORD, that my part is to keep your words.

The law of your mouth is to me more precious than thousands of gold and silver pieces.

R. Lord, I love your commands.

Let your kindness comfort me according to your promise to your servants.

Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.

R. Lord, I love your commands.

For I love your command more than gold, however fine.

For in all your precepts I go forward; every false way I hate.

R. Lord, I love your commands.

Wonderful are your decrees; therefore I observe them.

The revelation of your words sheds light, giving understanding to the simple.

R. Lord, I love your commands.

Second Reading Romans 8: 28-30

Brothers and sisters: We know that all things work for good for those who

love God, who are called according to his purpose. For those he foreknew

he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he

might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he pre-

destined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he

justified he also glorified.

Lector: The word of the Lord.

Response: Thanks be to God.

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Alleluia

Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth;

for you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the kingdom.

(Cf. Matthew 11: 25)

Holy Gospel Matthew 13: 44-52

Priest: The Lord be with you.

Response: And with your spirit.

Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew.

Response: Glory to you, O Lord.

Jesus said to his disciples: "The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure buried

in a field, which a person finds and hides again, and out of joy goes and sells

all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a

merchant searching for fine pearls. When he finds a pearl of great price, he

goes and sells all that he has and buys it. Again, the kingdom of heaven is

like a net thrown into the sea, which collects fish of every kind. When it is

full they haul it ashore and sit down to put what is good into buckets. What

is bad they throw away. Thus it will be at the end of the age. The angels

will go out and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into

the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.

"Do you understand all these things?" They answered, "Yes." And he re-

plied, "Then every scribe who has been instructed in the kingdom of heaven

is like the head of a household who brings from his storeroom both the new

and the old."

Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.

Response: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily

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Profession of Faith

The Nicene Creed

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,

[bow] 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.

Prayer of the Faithful

Lector: Let us pray to the Lord.

Response: Lord, hear our prayer.

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory

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Offertorium: “Exaltabo te, Domine” … Graduale Romanum

Exaltabo te, Domine, quoniam suscepisti me, nec delectasti inimicos meos super me:

Domine, clamavi ad te, et sanasti me.

I will exalt you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up, and have not allowed my

enemies to rejoice over me; O Lord, I called out unto you, and you healed me.

(Psalm 29/30: 2, 3)

Motet: “Exaltabo te, Domine” … Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725)

(See Offertorium above for text & translation.)

Sanctus Missa XVIII

Mysterium Fidei

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Amen

Our Father

Pax Domini

Agnus Dei

Communion Procession

Communio: “Simile est regnum” with Psalm 33/34 … Graduale Romanum

Simile est regnum caelorum homini negotiatori, quaerenti bonas margaritas:

inventa una pretiosa margarita, dedit omnia sua, et comparavit eam.

The kingdom of heaven is like to a merchant seeking good pearls:

having found a pearl of great price, he sold all that he had and bought it.

(Matthew 13: 45,46)

l. Benedicam Dominum in omni tempore, semper laus eius in ore meo.

I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall be always in my mouth.

2. In Domino gloriabitur anima mea, audient mansueti et laetentur.

In the Lord shall my soul be praised; let the meek hear and rejoice.

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3. Magnificate Dominum mecum, et exaltemus nomen eius in idipsum.

O magnify the Lord with me; and let us extol his name together.

4. Exquisivi Dominum, et exaudivit me: et ex omnibus terroribus meis eripiet me.

I sought the Lord, and he heard me; and from all my terrors he delivered me.

5. Respicite ad eum, et illuminamini: et facies vestrae non confundentur.

Come to him and be enlightened; and your faces shall not be confounded.

6. Iste pauper clamavit, et Dominus exaudivit eum: et de omnibus tribulationibus eius salvavit eum.

This poor man cried out and the Lord heard him;and from all his tribulations he saved him.

7. Vallabit angelus Domini in circuitu timentes eum et eripiet eos.

The angel of the Lord shall encamp round about them that fear him: and shall deliver them.

8. Gustate et videte quoniam suavis est Dominus: beatus vir, qui sperat in eo.

O taste and see how gracious the Lord is: blessed is the man that trusts in him.

9. Juxta est Dominus iis, qui contrite sunt corde: et confractos spiritu salvabit.

The Lord is near to them that are of a contrite heart: and the humble of spirit he will save.

10. Redimet Dominus animas servorum suorum: et non punientur omnes qui sperant in eo.

The Lord redeems the souls of his servants; and none trust in him shall offend.

(Psalm 33/34: 2-9, 19, 23)

Motet: “Simile est regnum” … Nobuaki Izawa (b. 1972)

(See Communio above for Text & Translation.)

Final Blessing & Dismissal

Priest: The mass is ended, go in peace.

Response: Thanks be to God.

The Saint Michael Prayer

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safeguard against the

wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and

do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan

and all the other evil spirits, who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruin of

souls. Amen.

Priest: Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,

All: Have mercy on us. (3 x)

Organ Postlude

Fugue in E Minor … Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

The Responsorial Psalm setting © 2016 by Royce Nickel in the Creative Commons.

All other music reprinted with permission under OneLicense.Net License Number A-726639.

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