5th Sunday of Ordinary Time year A

Readings: 

First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10 True religion shows itself in mercy to those who are in need

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 The whole focus of the faith and preaching of Paul is on Christ crucified, and on the power of God

Gospel: Matthew 5:13-16 The disciples of Christ must be seen and must make a difference to the world in which they live

Mass music for 9 February

Entry hymn:          Christ be our Light 883
Penitential rite:     sung, unaccompanied
Gloria: ‘clapping‘ 530
Alleluia: Lourdes
Offertory : One bread, one body 832
Holy, Holy, Holy: responsorial, unaccompanied
Acclamation:  responsorial, unaccompanied
Our Father: said
Lamb of God: Lourdes
Communion Music:  Instrumental tba
Communion Hymn: Pardon, peace (see leaflet)
Final Hymn: This little light of mine (see leaflet)