Sunday 7 February 2021
The 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Organ Prelude
(Organ) Sonata No. 1, Op. 27 - Präludium by Joseph G. Rheinberger (1839–1901)
Introit
(Choir) Venite adoremus, Mode II
Translation:
Come, let us worship God and bow down before the Lord;
let us shed tears before the Lord who made us, for he is the Lord our God.
Come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise unto God our Saviour.
Come, let us worship God and bow down before the Lord;
let us shed tears before the Lord who made us, for he is the Lord our God.
Come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise unto God our Saviour.
Entrance Hymn
Introductory Rites
Penitential Act
(Choir) Kyrie Missa Aeterna Christi munera by G. P. da Palestrina (1525-1594)
First Reading
Jb 7:1-4, 6-7
Job spoke, saying: Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery? Are not his days those of hirelings? He is a slave who longs for the shade, a hireling who waits for his wages. So I have been assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted to me. If in bed I say, “When shall I arise?” then the night drags on; I am filled with restlessness until the dawn. My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope. Remember that my life is like the wind; I shall not see happiness again.
Psalm Response
Ps 147 (146)
Second Reading
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23
Brothers and sisters: If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast, for an obligation has been imposed on me, and woe to me if I do not preach it! If I do so willingly, I have a recompense, but if unwillingly, then I have been entrusted with a stewardship. What then is my recompense? That, when I preach, I offer the gospel free of charge so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel. Although I am free in regard to all, I have made myself a slave to all so as to win over as many as possible. To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak. I have become all things to all, to save at least some. All this I do for the sake of the gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.
Gospel Acclamation
Christ took away our infirmities and bore our diseases.
Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening, You have the words of everlasting life.
Speak, O Lord, your servant is listening, You have the words of everlasting life.
Gospel
Mk 1:29-39
On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him. Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.
The Profession of Faith
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.
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.
Preparation of the Altar
(Choir) Ecce quam bonum – Psalm 133 by Richard Proulx (1937-2010)
Text:
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is, when friends live together in unity.
Such unity is fragrant as the precious oil poured upon the head and falling down
over the head of Aaron, down to the collar of his robes. Such unity is plentiful
as the dew of Mount Hermon, descending upon the hills of Zion. For there the
Lord bestows his blessing, and life forevermore. Behold, how good and how
pleasant it is, when friends live together in unity.
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is, when friends live together in unity.
Such unity is fragrant as the precious oil poured upon the head and falling down
over the head of Aaron, down to the collar of his robes. Such unity is plentiful
as the dew of Mount Hermon, descending upon the hills of Zion. For there the
Lord bestows his blessing, and life forevermore. Behold, how good and how
pleasant it is, when friends live together in unity.
Preface Acclamation
Music for the Breaking of the Bread
(Choir) Agnus Dei Missa Aeterna Christi munera by G. P. da Palestrina (1525-1594)
Instructions for Receiving Holy Communion
For the Nave, Ushers will guide you to the center aisle starting from the last row of pews meanwhile an usher will guide those in the side aisle to proceed to the back and then approach the altar from the center aisle. Please maintain six feet between one another while in procession, following the taped markings on the floor in the center aisle. Approach one person at a time. Communion will be given into the hand; please extend your arms as far possible and the minister will do the same thus allowing for the greatest distance between you. Do not remove your mask until you have turned away from the minister; then you may consume the host. If you do not wish to receive in the hand, you will be given a blessing.
For the transepts, please follow the instructions of the usher who will guide to the minister standing in the northwest and northeast corner of chancel.
For the transepts, please follow the instructions of the usher who will guide to the minister standing in the northwest and northeast corner of chancel.
Communion Antiphon
(Choir) Multitudo languentium Mode II
Translation:
A multitude with diseases, and those who were troubled by unclean spirits, came unto him, because a power emanated from him which healed them all.
A multitude with diseases, and those who were troubled by unclean spirits, came unto him, because a power emanated from him which healed them all.
(Choir) Sicut cervus by G. P. da Palestrina (1525-1594)
Translation:
As the deer yearns for the water springs: so longs my soul for thee, O God!
As the deer yearns for the water springs: so longs my soul for thee, O God!
Final Hymn
Dismissal Instructions
Please be seated. Ushers will dismiss you one pew at a time starting from the last row of pews. Please leave the Cathedral without gathering to socialize. Thank you for your cooperation.