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St. Bernadette College of Alabang

Km 23.6, East Service rd., Uding’s Compound, 1770, Alabang Muntinlupa City.

Eucharistic Celebration of the Thanksgiving Mass of the

41st Founding Anniversary of SBCA

THE ORDER OF MASS

Commentator:
Good Morning my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are
gathered here in this Holy Bastion, to give thanks to our Heavenly Father,
our Creator and Savior, for another milestone in the Academic History of
SBCA, as we go on with the Celebration of our 41ST FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY.

It is indeed worth remembering that we are ventured into a new

stage of life and formed according to the mission and vision of our
institution. The Lord also blessed us, with the opportunities, to grow in
different aspects and perspectives. WE, who stand up against the
challenges and hardships, has led us to strengthen our faith, enlightened
our minds, and open our hearts to overcome all difficulties and achieve this
wonderful victory. This day, let us especially remember and count God’s
blessings for each one of us.

And now we are gathered to praise God for these blessings and to
seek liturgical nourishment and guidance as we continue to do God’s work
in our world. We gathered to ask God’s blessings on all of those gifts and
achievements we had for the past 41 years of Service, ignited with the
blazing glory of a Bernadettian Spirit.

Families, friends, administration, faculty and staff, as one family

guided by the light which is Jesus Christ, journeying together with a
common goal let us raise our hearts to God in gratitude together, as we
offer this Holy Mass in Honor to the Feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes,
together with the intercession of St. Bernadette –our Patroness, and
through the Consecration of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of
Mary, as we begin our Eucharistic celebration.

Please all stand, as we welcome our mass presider Rev. Msgr. Tomas
T. Gonzalez.
ENTRANCE HYMN:
Bayan Umawit
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The Best of Himig Heswita

Bayan umawit ng papuri sapagkat ngayon ika'y pinili

Iisang bayan iisang lipi iisang Diyos iisang hari
Bayan umawit ng papuri! Bayan umawit ng papuri

Mula sa ilan ay tinawag ng Diyos

Bayan lagalag inangkin ng lubos
Pagkat kailan ma'y 'di pababayaan
Minamahal niyang kawan

Bayan umawit ng papuri sapagkat ngayon ika'y pinili

Iisang bayan iisang lipi iisang Diyos iisang hari
Bayan umawit ng papuri! Bayan umawit ng papuri

Panginoon ating manliligtas sa kagipitan siyang tanging lakas

Pagkat sumpa niya'y laging iingatan minamahal niyang bayan

Bayan umawit ng papuri sapagkat ngayon ika'y pinili

Iisang bayan iisang lipi iisang Diyos iisang hari
Bayan umawit ng papuri! Bayan umawit ng papuri

The Introductory Rites

Presider:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.

Presider: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

and the love of God, and the communion of the
Holy Spirit be with you all.
Or:
The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

Presider: Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our

sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred
mysteries.

Presider and the people:

I confess to almighty God
and to you, my brothers and sisters,
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that I have greatly sinned,

in my thoughts and in my words,
in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
And, striking their breast, they say:
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
Then they continue:
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints,
and you, my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Presider: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and
bring us to everlasting life.
People: Amen.

Presider: Lord, have mercy.

People: Lord, have mercy.

Presider: Christ, have mercy.

People: Christ, have mercy.

Presider: Lord, have mercy.

People: Lord, have mercy.

GLORIA:
No Gloria during Weekdays

Collect
Presider: Let us pray. (Pause for silence)
May the venerable exercises of holy devotion shape the heart
of your faithful, O Lord, to welcome worthily the Paschal
Mystery and proclaim the praises of your salvation.
Through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your son, who lives and
reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
forever and ever.
People: Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

FIRST READING
First Kings 10: 1-10
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Reader [Nevy S. Butaslac – Grade 7 Valor]

A reading from the 1st Book of Kings

And the queen of Saba, having; heard of the fame of Solomon in the name
of the Lord, came to try him with hard questions. And entering into
Jerusalem with a great train, and riches, and camels that carried spices, and
an immense quantity of gold, and precious stones, she came to king
Solomon, and spoke to him all that she had in her heart.

And when the queen of Saba saw all the wisdom of Solomon, and the
house which he had built, and the meat of his table, and the apartments of
his servants, and the order of his ministers, and their apparel, and the
cupbearers, and the holocausts, which he offered in the house of the Lord:
she had no longer any spirit in her, and she said to the king: The report is
true, which I heard in my own country, concerning thy words, and
concerning thy wisdom. And I did not believe them that told me, till I came
myself, and saw with my own eyes, and have found that the half hath not
been told me: thy wisdom and thy works, exceed the fame which I heard.

Blessed are thy men, and blessed are thy servants, who stand before thee
always, and hear thy wisdom. Blessed be the Lord thy God, whom thou
hast pleased, and who hath set thee upon the throne of Israel, because the
Lord hath loved Israel for ever, and hath appointed thee king, to do
judgment and justice.

And she gave the king a hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices
a very great store, and precious stones: there was brought no more such
abundance of spices as these which the queen of Saba gave to king
Solomon.

Reader: The word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Psalms 37: 5-6, 30-31, 39-40

Reader : Ms. Jennette F. Cornejo [TVET Head]

Responsorial Psalm, Let our response be;

R. The mouth of the just murmurs wisdom.

Commit thy way to the Lord, and trust in him, and he will do it. And he will
bring forth thy justice as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. [R]

R. The mouth of the just murmurs wisdom.

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The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom: and his tongue shall speak
judgment. The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be
supplanted. [R]

R. The mouth of the just murmurs wisdom.

But the salvation of the just is from the Lord, and he is their protector in the
time of trouble. And the Lord will help them and deliver them: and he will
rescue them from the wicked, and save them, because they have hoped in
him. [R]

R. The mouth of the just murmurs wisdom.

Commentator : Please all stand to honor the Holy Gospel.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:
Alleluia Marcelo

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia;

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Gospel Verse (John 17: 17b, 17a)

Your word, O Lord, is truth: consecrate us in the truth.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

Priest: A Reading from the Holy Gospel According to St. Mark

Commentator: Glory to you, O, Lord

Mark 7: 14-23

And calling again the multitude unto him, he said to them: Hear ye me all,
and understand.There is nothing from without a man that entering into him,
can defile him. But the things which come from a man, those are they that
defile a man. If any man have ears to hear, let him hear.
And when he was come into the house from the multitude, his disciples asked
him the parable. And he saith to them: So are you also without knowledge?
understand you not that every thing from without, entering into a man cannot
defile him: Because it entereth not into his heart, but goeth into the belly, and
goeth out into the privy, purging all meats?
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But he said that the things which come out from a man, they defile a man. For
from within out of the heart of men proceed evil thoughts, adulteries,
fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit,
lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. All these evil things
come from within, and defile a man.

Priest: The Gospel of the Lord...

People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Commentator: Please be seated

HOMILY
The Priest will give reflections about the readings

Commentator: Please all stand

THE PROFESSION OF FAITH:

Profession of Faith will depend upon the Instruction
of the Priest if the Celebration falls on weekdays /solemnities

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,
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.
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Prayers of the Faithful

Priest: Brothers and sisters, with the Holy Spirit in our hearts let us pray to
the heavenly Father, who wants all people to be saved in Christ, we
shall say:
“LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.”

Reader: [Rogiejane Panzo – 4th Year BSE English]

1. That the church, through her leaders, bishops, priests and all the clergies,
may continue to exercise their faculties and pastoral authority towards leading its
brethren to the common good and accompany the people of God towards and act of
truth, charity and love. Let us pray to the Lord . . .

R… Lord, Hear our Prayer

2. That the government leaders and officials, may remain consistent and
steadfast in doing their roles and responsibilities in serving the nation, and work
for better programs for the poor and the oppressed in our country and sustaining
the needs of its citizens towards a better future. Let us pray to the Lord . . .

R… Lord, Hear our Prayer

3. That those who are sick, especially of Covid-19, those among us, our
relatives and friends and those who ask for our prayers. May the Lord assist them
in their suffering and grant consolation to their respective families. Let us pray to
the Lord….

R… Lord, Hear our Prayer

4. That the School Administrators, Staff, Teaching Personnel and Stakeholders

be blessed for their hardwork for the betterment of the institution and for the
greater glory of God, through the intercession of St. Bernadette and Our Lady of
Lourdes, as its patroness. Let us pray to the Lord . . .

R… Lord, Hear our Prayer

5. That all the Faculty; Teachers, and Professors of St. Bernadette College of
Alabang may continue to bear good fruits as it remains faithful to its mission and
vision for the benefit of its students, in providing quality and equitable education
for all, in transforming their learners as empowered members the society. Let us
pray to the Lord…

R… Lord, Hear our Prayer

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6. That this Eucharistic Celebration, be also offered to the whole studentry of

St. Bernadette College of Alabang, may they be granted the will and the blessings
of God to be enlightened on their way to their journey, of reaching their ambitions
and careers in life, equipped and Characterized by the SBCA Core Values and
Competencies. Let us pray to the Lord…

R… Lord, Hear our Prayer

7. We thank God for the abundant blessings that SBCA has received for the
past 41 years. And with God's grace, the institution progressively paving its way
towards Championing Academic Resilience and Enriching Human-Tech Skills in
Education. Let us pray to the Lord….

R… Lord, Hear our Prayer

8. In the silence of our hearts, let us now pray for the urgent concern of our
community and our personal intentions… (Pause for a while) Let us pray to the
Lord.

R… Lord, Hear our Prayer

Priest: Loving God, accept the prayers of your church with the
guidance of the Holy Spirit we maybe one in you as you are in us. Grant
this through Christ our Lord . . .
People: Amen.

Commentator: Please be seated

OFFERTORY:
Pag-aalay ng Bayan

Narito ang aming alay ang alak at tinapay

Sagisag at bunga ng aming pagpapagal
Handog ng bayan mong mahal

Laan na alay sa ‘yong palad

Buhay nami’t pagsisikap
Huwag nawang hadlangan ng aming kakulangan
Handog namin sa ‘yo lamang
Kapuri-puri ka poon naming mahal
O Diyos ng langit at sangkalupaan
Basbasan at lingapin buhay naming laan
Tinig namin ay pakinggan

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

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Commentator: Please all stand

Presider: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters),

that my sacrifice and yours
may be acceptable to God,
the almighty Father.

People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

for the praise and glory of his name,
for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Prayer over the Offerings

Presider: We offer to you, Lord, these gifts which you yourself

have bestowed; may they attest to your care as
Creator for this our mortal life, and effect in us the
healing that brings us immortality.
Through Christ our Lord.

People: Amen.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

Preface

Presider: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

Presider: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them up to the Lord.

Presider: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right and just.

Presider: It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,
Always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, Holy Father,
almighty and eternal God. For you have given your children a
sacred time for the renewing and purifying of their hearts, that,
freed from disordered affections, they may so deal with the
things of this passing world as to hold rather to the things that
eternally endure, And so, with all the Angels and Saints, with
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thrones and dominions, and all the powers of heaven we praise

you, as without end we acclaim:

SANCTUS
Holy (Light From Light)

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory, full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.Hosanna in the highest.

Commentator: Please all kneel

CONSECRATION
Observe Solemn Adoration of the Consecrated Host and Wine

Eucharistic Prayer III

Commentator: Please all stand

Presider: The Mystery of Faith

ACCLAMATION
When we Eat this Bread (Light From Light)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim Your Death, O Lord,
until You come again, until You come again, we proclaim Your Death, O Lord.

Presider : In memory of His death and resurrection, we offer

You, Father, this life- giving bread, this saving cup. We thank
You for counting us worthy to stand in Your presence and serve
You. May all of us who share in the body and blood of Christ be
brought together in unity by the Holy Spirit.

Remember Lord Your Church spread throughout the world; and

bring her to the fullness of charity, together with FRANCIS.,
our Pope, JESSE., our bishop and all the clergy. Remember also
our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of
the resurrection, and those who have died in your mercy;
welcome them into the light of your face. Have mercy on us all;
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have mercy on us all we pray, that through the intercession of

Mary, Mother of God, and St. Joseph her spouse; and with all
the apostles, and with all the saints who have pleased You
throughout the ages. May we be merit to be co-heirs of eternal
life, and praise and glorify you, through Your Son, Jesus Christ.

Through Him, with Him, in Him, in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, all glory and honor is Yours, almighty Father, forever
and ever.

GREAT AMEN
WYD 1995

A..MEN, A..MEN, A....MEN!

A.MEN, A.MEN, A..MEN, AMEN!

Communion Rite

Presider: At the Saviour’s command and formed by divine teaching we

dare to say:

AMA NAMIN
Francisco (Traditional English

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,

thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us, deliver us from evil.

Presider: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil. Graciously

grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may
be always free from all distress, as we wait the blessed hope
and coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ

Commentator: For the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory are yours,
forever and ever. AMEN

Sign of Peace
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Presider: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

People : And with Your spirit.

Presider: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

People : “PEACE BE WITH YOU.”

AGNUS DEI
Lamb of God (Light From Light)

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy, have mercy on us. (2x)

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Grant us peace, grant us peace.

Commentator: Please all kneel.

Presider: Behold the Lamb of God, Behold HIM who takes away the sins
of the world, blessed are those who are called to the supper of
the Lamb.

People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only
say the word and my soul shall be healed.

COMMUNION RITES

Prayer after Communion

Commentator: please all stand.

Presider: Let us pray. (Pause for silence)

Presider: Purify our minds, O Lord, we pray, and renew them with
this heavenly Sacrament, that we may find help for our bodies now
and likewise in time to come. Through Christ our Lord.
People: Amen.

The Concluding Rites

Presider: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.

Presider: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing.

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Presider: May the Lord, bless you and keep you.

People: Amen.

Presider: May his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
People: Amen.

Presider: May he look upon you with kindness and give you
his peace.
People: Amen.

Presider: And may the blessing of Almighty God,  the Father,

and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come upon you and
remain with you forever.
People: Amen.

Presider: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.

People : Thanks be to God.

RECESSIONAL
Bukas Palad

Ang puso ko'y nagpupuri

Nagpupuri sa Panginoon
Nagagalak ang aking Espiritu
Sa 'king tagapagligtas

Sapagkat nilingap Niya

Kababaan ng Kaniyang alipin
Mapalad ang pangalan ko
Sa lahat ng mga bansa

Ang puso ko'y nagpupuri

Nagpupuri sa Panginoon
Nagagalak ang aking Espiritu
Sa 'king tagapagligtas