17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, year A

Today’s Readings

First Reading  1 Kings 3:5. 7-12  Asked by the Lord which gift he would like to receive, Solomon answered ‘wisdom’. He was already wise: the Lord seeing his integrity granted this great gift.

Second Reading Romans 8:28-30  God co-operates with all those who love him.

Gospel Matthew 13:44-46 shorter form  We give up everything to hold on to what is truly important.

MUSIC

This week the choir will be continuing with the Belmont Mass setting, a simple but beautiful setting of the Mass texts. You can find a recording of the Belmont Mass (the Kyrie is missing) here
Opening Hymn: Guide me O, thou Great Redeemer  960
Penitential Rite Belmont Mass
Gloria  Belmont Mass
Psalm said
Creed said
Preparation of the Gifts  organ; followed by Blest are you, Lord  603
Sanctus  Belmont Mass
Agnus Dei Belmont Mass
Holy Communion  organ; Make me a channel of your peace  898
Recessional  Lord for tomorrow and its needs  940
Prayer of the Faithful
Praying especially for:
Tom and Jet Wylie, parents of Regan Otte, whose anniversary occurs about this time, and for whom this Mass is being offered.
Daniela Sandini, who died recently
The Hoare family, tragically killed in the Malaysian Airways crash last week.