30th Sunday Ordinary Time Year A. Today’s Readings (Missal page 676)

First Reading Exodus 22:20-26  How God’s people should be generous to their neighbour in need

Second Reading Thessalonians 1:5c-10  Paul speaks of the difference faith in Christ has made to the Thessalonian Christians

Gospel Matthew 22:34-40  The greatest Commandments are love of God and love of neighbour

MUSIC

This week we will be continuing with the Belmont Mass setting. In November, we will introduce another Mass setting, the Heritage Mass. Our aim is to have several Mass settings that we know well, and with which we can join in together, led by the choir and the music group. Whereas it is difficult to have a large repertoire of hymns that we all know (each country having its own tradition), a repertoire of Mass settings will enable us to sing together in praise of God.

Opening Hymn: Christ be beside me  910
Penitential Rite Belmont Mass
Gloria  Belmont Mass
Psalm said
Creed said
Gospel Acclamation Belmont
Preparation of the Gifts  organ; followed by: Lord accept the gifts we offer 604
Sanctus  Belmont Mass
Memorial Acclamation Belmont Mass
Agnus Dei Belmont Mass
Holy Communion  organ; This is my Body  627
Recessional  As I kneel before you  360

Prayer of the Faithful Praying especially for:
Saturday: Paul Kouba, who died recently. RIP.
Sunday: Ana Ferreira Mendes, RIP.