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Scripture

First Reading

Thus says the LORD:
All you who are thirsty,
come to the water!
You who have no money,
come, receive grain and eat;
come, without paying and without cost,
drink wine and milk!
Why spend your money for what is not bread,
your wages for what fails to satisfy?
Heed me, and you shall eat well,
you shall delight in rich fare.
Come to me heedfully,
listen, that you may have life.
I will renew with you the everlasting covenant,
the benefits assured to David.
As I made him a witness to the peoples,
a leader and commander of nations,
so shall you summon a nation you knew not,

and nations that knew you not shall run to you,
because of the LORD, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, who has glorified you.

Seek the LORD while he may be found,
call him while he is near.
Let the scoundrel forsake his way,
and the wicked man his thoughts;
let him turn to the LORD for mercy;
to our God, who is generous in forgiving.
For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD.
As high as the heavens are above the earth
so high are my ways above your ways
and my thoughts above your thoughts.

For just as from the heavens
the rain and snow come down
and do not return there
till they have watered the earth,
making it fertile and fruitful,
giving seed to the one who sows
and bread to the one who eats,
so shall my word be
that goes forth from my mouth;
my word shall not return to me void,
but shall do my will,
achieving the end for which I sent it.

IS 55:1-11
Second Reading

Beloved:
Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten by God,
and everyone who loves the Father
loves also the one begotten by him.
In this way we know that we love the children of God
when we love God and obey his commandments.
For the love of God is this,
that we keep his commandments.
And his commandments are not burdensome,
for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world.
And the victory that conquers the world is our faith.
Who indeed is the victor over the world
but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?

This is the one who came through water and blood, Jesus Christ,
not by water alone, but by water and blood.
The Spirit is the one who testifies,
and the Spirit is truth.
So there are three that testify,
the Spirit, the water, and the blood,
and the three are of one accord.
If we accept human testimony,
the testimony of God is surely greater.
Now the testimony of God is this,
that he has testified on behalf of his Son.

1 JN 5:1-9
Gospel

s is what John the Baptist proclaimed:
“One mightier than I is coming after me.
I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals.
I have baptized you with water;
he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

It happened in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee
and was baptized in the Jordan by John.
On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open
and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him.
And a voice came from the heavens,
“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

MK 1:7-11

Lyrics

Come to the Water

Come to the Water

by John Foley, S.J.

Arranged by Arielle Phan

1. O let all who thirst,

Let them come to the water.

And let all who have nothing,

Let them come to the Lord:

Without money, without price,

Why should you pay the price,

Except for the Lord?

2. And let all who seek,

Let them come to the water.

And let all who have nothing,

Let them come to the Lord:

Without money, without strife.

Why should you spend your life,

Except for the Lord?

3. And let all who toil,

Let them come to the water.

And let all who are weary,

Let them come to the Lord:

All who labor, without rest.

How can your soul find rest, Except for the Lord?

Text: Based on Isaiah 55:1-2; Matthew 11:28-30.

Text and music © 1978, John B. Foley, S.J., and OCP. All rights reserved.
Psalm 29

The Lord Will Bless His People

by Tom Booth

Refrain

The Lord will bless his people.

The Lord will bless his people with peace.

1. Give to the Lord, you people of God;

Give to the Lord glory and praise.

Give to the Lord all of the glory;

Worship the Lord in holy attire!

2. The voice of the Lord is over the waters;

The voice of the Lord is over the oceans.

The voice of the Lord is mighty;

The voice of the Lord is majestic.

3. The God of glory thunders

And in his temple all people say, “Glory!”

The Lord is king above the flood;

The Lord is king forever and ever.

Text: Psalm 29:11, 1-2, 3-4, 9-10. Refrain Text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

Music and verses text © 1988, Tom Booth. Published by OCP Publications. All rights reserved.
Gospel Acclamation

Mass of Restoration

by Josh Blakesley & Leland G. "Grae" McCullough, IV

Refrain

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Verse

John saw Jesus approaching him,

and said: Behold the Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the world.

Music: Mass of Restoration; © 2012, 2016, 2017, Joshua Blakesley & Leland G. "Grae" McCullough, IV. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
Eucharistic Acclamation

Mass for the Healing of the World

By Trevor Thomson

Holy, Holy, Holy

Lord, God of Hosts

Heaven and Earth

Are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blest is he who comes

In the name of the Lord.

Hosanna, in the highest.

Hosanna, in the highest.

Text © 2010, ICEL.

Music © 2014, WLP
Mystery of Faith

Mass of the Incarnate Word

By Trevor Thomson

Arranged by Ed Archer

When we eat this Bread

And drinnk this Cup,

We proclaim your Death,

O Lord,

Until you come again,

Until you come again.

Text © 2010, ICEL.

Music © 2014, WLP
Lamb of God

Holy Cross Mass

by David Clark Isele

Lamb of God

You take away the sins,

The sins of the world.

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God

You take away the sins,

The sins of the world.

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God

You take away the sins,

The sins of the world.

Grant us peace.

Music: Holy Cross Mass, David Clark Isele. © 1979, GIA Publications Inc.
Build My Life

Build My Life
by Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Elizabeth Kaple, Matt Redman, & Pat Barrett

1. Worthy of every song we could ever sing.

Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring.

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe.

We live for You.

Oh, we live for You.

2. Jesus, the name above every other name.

Jesus, the only one who could ever save.

Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe.

We live for You.

We live for You.

Refrain

Holy, there is no one like You.

There is none beside You.

Open up my eyes in wonder, and

Show me who You are, and

Fill me with Your heart, and

Lead me in Your love to those around me.

Bridge

I will build my life upon Your love.

It is a firm foundation.

And I will build my trust in You alone.

And I will not be shaken.

© 2016 Martin, Karl Andrew (Admin. by Arkyard Music Services Limited) Kaple Music (Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing) Capitol CMG Genesis, Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing | All rights reserved. Used by permission | CCLI #7070345 | Duplication of this music is not allowed except under the terms outlined at www.praisecharts.com/copyright
I Send You Out

I Send You Out

By John Angotti

1. I baptize you in the name of the Father.

I baptize you in the name of the Son.

I baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

Go out and spread Good News!

Refrain

I send you out on a mission of love.

I send you out on a mission of love.

I send you out on a mission of love,

And know that I am with you always

Until the end of the world.

2. Well, it’s time for us to become people with spirit.

It’s time for us to become people of love.

It’s time for us to know that Jesus Christ is risen,

Forgives our sins, and brings us new life!

Text: John Angotti, b. 1963

Tune: John Angotti, b. 1963; arr. by Paul A. Tate, b. 1968

© 2000, World Library Publications

Intercessions

General Intercessions: The Baptism of the Lord - January 10, 2021

We pray for unity among all people:

For unity in the Body of Christ, the Church, and for recognition that every human being is a beloved son and daughter of God…

For all God’s children to work together to ensure that all have life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness…

For the gift of true and lasting peace in our hearts, city, state, nation, world…

We pray

We pray for a spirit of healing and forgiveness:

That we have the grace to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us…

That we ask forgiveness of those we have harmed, and fortitude to forgive those who have harmed us...

That the hurts and wounds caused by our differences may be healed...

That we live the law of love given us by Jesus Christ…

We pray

We pray for our nation:

That we strive for listening and understanding those with whom we disagree…

That democracy endures as a sign of freedom for all...

That our young people come to know a world that is safe, secure and free from turmoil...

We pray

We pray for those affected by COVID:

For health care workers, first responders and essential workers...

For the millions who seek healing and restoration to full life...

We pray

We pray for those who are experiencing illness:

Joel Rivera, Jeffery Horne, Angel LaVine, Lidna Meixner, Patricia Hallen, Martha Horn, Milton Reyes...

We pray

For those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, and for those whose faith is known only to God:

Josefina Gonzalez, Jane Sievers, Purito Saba, James Schellenberg, Robbie Hamers, Victoria Caruncho, Yolanda Rodriguez Tucker, Ally Santaclara, Jun Mercado, Michael Piper, Rob Hamers, Victoria Caruncho, Ana Enilda-Fernandez-Hernandez...

We pray

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Children's Word

*Children's Liturgy of the Word updates Sunday Morning at 8:30 a.m.
Resources

The Kid's Bulletin

Growing with the Gospel (Kinder & 1st)

Growing with the Gospel (Grades 2–3)

Prayers & Resources

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,

I believe you are really here in the Blessed Sacrament.

I love you more than anything in the world,

And I hunger to receive you.

But since I cannot receive Communion at this time,

Feed my soul at least spiritually.

I unite myself to you now,

As I do when I actually receive you in Holy Communion

Amen.

Resources

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Good Works Never Cease

For several months now we've been Safer@Home and gathered online to worship and pray together. Although our state and communities have begun to take small steps towards re-opening, we will continue to re-imagine and re-establish parish life—wherever we are. Your table is our table.

Together, we have:

gathered together for Mass online, still inviting lectors, musicians, and ministers to offer their gifts
brought you our Parish Mission Retreat and prayerful devotions online
established a response ministry to serve and assist those in our community with meal and grocery delivery
thanked frontline medical workers
ensured that the lights stay on and that internet is accessible for those who are struggling
hand-written notes, made hundreds of phone calls, and kept our ministries connected and engaged.

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