Multicultural Celebration 2017

October 15, 2017

Twenty-eight Sunday in Ordinary Time

We welcome everyone to St. Clement Catholic Church as we celebrate both the diversity and the unity of the cultures
present in our community. The cultures represented today are following: American, Cajun, Native American, Italian-
American, Mexican, and Filipino.

INTRODUCTORY RITES (STAND)

PROCESSION
The flags of each cultures represented will process through the aisle preceded by the liturgical ministers as the
Entrance Hymn is being sung. The flags will be placed near steps of the sanctuary.

Entrance Hymn Table of Plenty

Jouneysongs - Hymn # 744

Gloria A Community Mass

LITURGY OF THE WORD (SIT)

The Word of God will be proclaimed in three languages represented by the Parishioners of St. Clement. The
First Reading will be proclaimed in Filipino, the official language of the Philippines. The Second Reading will
be in Spanish, the official language of Mexico. The Gospel will be proclaimed in English, the official language
of the United States of America.

First Reading Filipino

Isaiah 25:6 10a Amalia Batongbakal

Pagbasa mula sa Aklat ni Propeta Isaias

Sa araw na iyon: Sa Bundok ng Sion,
aanyayahan ng Panginoon ang lahat ng bansa,
gagawa siya ng isang piging para sa lahat
na ang handay masasarap na pagkain at inumin.
Sa bundok ding itoy papawiin niya ang
kalungkutang
naghahari sa lahat ng bansa.
Lubusan na niiyang papawiin ang kamatayan,
papahirin ng Panginoon ang luha ng lahat;
aalisin niya sa kahihiyan ang kanyang bayan.
Kung magkagayon, sasabihin ng lahat:
Siya ang ating Diyos na ating pinagtitiwalaan,
ang inaasahan nating magliligtas sa atin;
magalak tayo at ipagdiwang ang kanyang
pagliligtas.
Iingatan ng Diyos ang bundok na ito.
On this mountain the LORD of hosts
will provide for all peoples
a feast of rich food and choice wines,
juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.
On this mountain he will destroy
the veil that veils all peoples,
the web that is woven over all nations;
he will destroy death forever.
The Lord GOD will wipe away
the tears from every face;
the reproach of his people he will remove
from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken.
On that day it will be said:
"Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us!
This is the LORD for whom we looked;
let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!"
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain.

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Ang Salita ng Diyos!
R: Salamat sa Diyos!
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 23:1 3a, 3b 4, 5, 6
R. (6cd): I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life!
R: I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days R: I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days
of my life!
Panginooy aking Pastol, hindi ako magkukulang.
Akoy pinahihimlay sa mainam na pastulan,
at inaakay niya ako sa tahimik na batisan,
binibigyan niya ako niyong bagong kalakasan.
R: I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days R: I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days
of my life!
He guides me in right paths
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
with your rod and your staff that give me courage.
Second Reading
Philippians 3:7-12
Lectura de la segunda carta del apostol san Pablo a los filipenses
Hermanos:
Yo s lo que es vivir en pobreza
y tambin lo que es tener de sobra.
Estoy acostumbrado a todo:
lo mismo a comer bien que a pasar hambre;
lo mismo a la abundancia que a la escasez.
Todo lo puedo unido a aquel que me da fuerza.
Sin embargo, han hecho bien ustedes en
socorrerme, cuando me vi en dificultades.
Mi Dios, por su parte, con su infinita riqueza,
remediar con esplendidez todas las necesidades
de ustedes, por medio de Cristo Jess.
Gloria a Dios, nuestro Padre, por los siglos de los
siglos. Amn.
Palabra de Dios!
R: Te alabamos, Seor!
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of my life!
T mismo me preparas la mesa,
a despecho de mis adversarios;
me unges la cabeza con perfume
y llenas mi copa hasta los bordes.
of my life!
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.
R: I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days
of my life!
Spanish
Carmina Hernandez
Brothers and sisters:
I know how to live in humble circumstances;
I know also how to live with abundance.
In every circumstance and in all things
I have learned the secret of being well fed and of
going hungry,
of living in abundance and of being in need.
I can do all things in him who strengthens me.
Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress.
My God will fully supply whatever you need,
in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
To our God and Father, glory forever and ever.
Amen
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Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Word of God

R: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Gospel Rev. Mr. Orlando Batongbakal

Matthew 22:1 14

The Lord be with you! A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to Matthew!
R: And with your spirit! R: Glory to you, O Lord!

Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and
elders of the people
in parables, saying,
"The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king
who gave a wedding feast for his son.
He dispatched his servants
to summon the invited guests to the feast,
but they refused to come.
A second time he sent other servants, saying,
'Tell those invited: "Behold, I have prepared my
banquet,
my calves and fattened cattle are killed,
and everything is ready; come to the feast."'
Some ignored the invitation and went away,
one to his farm, another to his business.
The rest laid hold of his servants,
mistreated them, and killed them.
The king was enraged and sent his troops,
destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.
Then he said to his servants, 'The feast is ready,
but those who were invited were not worthy to
come.
Go out, therefore, into the main roads
and invite to the feast whomever you find.'
The servants went out into the streets
and gathered all they found, bad and good alike,
and the hall was filled with guests.
But when the king came in to meet the guests,
he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding
garment.
The king said to him, 'My friend, how is it
that you came in here without a wedding garment?'
But he was reduced to silence.
Then the king said to his attendants, 'Bind his hands
and feet,
and cast him into the darkness outside,
where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.'
Many are invited, but few are chosen."

The Gospel of the Lord.

R: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily Rev. Fr. Thomas John Vadakemuriyil, CMI

Prayer of the Faithful

R: Lord, Hear our Prayer!

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST (SIT)

Aside from the usual monetary offerings and the gifts of bread and wine, representatives from different cultures
will also approach the altar to offer before the Lord gifts representing their native land.

Offertory Hymn Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan

c/o Filipino Community

Verse 1: Katulad ng mga butil na tinitipon Refrain: Iisang Panginoon, iisang katawan
Upang maging tinapay na nagbibigay buhay Isang bayan, isang lahi
Kami naway matipon din Sayoy nagpupugay [2x]
At maging bayan Mong giliw

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Verse 2: Katulad din ng mga ubas Refrain: Iisang Panginoon, iisang katawan
Na piniga at naging alak Isang bayan, isang lahi
Sino mang uminom nito Sayoy nagpupugay
May buhay na walang hanggan [last time in acapella]
Kami naway maging sangkap
Sa pagbuo nitong bayang liyag

Sanctus, Mystery of Faith, Great Amen, and A Community Mass

Agnus Dei

Communion Hymn Gift of Finest Wheat

Journeysongs Hymn # 483

Communion Hymn Open my Eyes/Abre mis Ojos

Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see your face. Abre mi corazn, que quiero amar como t.
Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see. Abre mi corazn, aydame a ver.

Abre mis oidos, que quiero oir como t. I live within you. Deep in your heart, O Love
Abre mis oidos, aydame a oir. I live within you. Rest now in me.

Sending Forth Hymn Now Thank We All Our God

Jouneysongs - Hymn # 339

We thank everyone who came today to worship with us!

Join us at 10:30 am for the Cultural Presentation that will feature food, dances, songs, games, and prizes.

Multicultural Prayer
Adonai, Lord and Master,
Many are the journeys Your people have taken: We are all different,
Abrahams journey led from fear to understanding; But together, we want to please You and glorify You, as
Moses journey led from bondage to liberty; Your precious and holy people.
the disciples journey led from death to new life.
Continue to call us
When we were rebellious against Your throne, beyond our comfort and into encounter.
You scattered us in different languages. And when we meet a companion on the road,
may we find you in each others embrace.
Today, we Your people journey as You are gathering us Let us share the journey.
back immigrants and refugees, pilgrims and nomads now
moving in safe places to live, These we ask in Your most Holy Name. Through the prayers
searching for hope, of Mary, the Mother of our God and Lord Jesus Christ; of
searching for opportunity, our holy patron, St. Clement, Pope of Rome; and of all the
searching for peace, saints from every cultures represented in our Parish. Amen.
searching for You
forming multicultural communities together.
We give You praise for 72 years of St. Clement Church, and
for calling us to worship You in this place.
May we be witnesses of faith, hope, and love so that we may
draw others unto You.
Show us Your ways, O Lord.
Guide us in Your truth.
Teach us how to live all together in harmony and in unity.
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