First Sunday of Lent

March 5, 2017

“At that time Jesus was led into the desert

to be tempted by the devil. He fasted for forty days and forty nights”

(Matthew 4: 1-11)

Saint Mary’s Basilica

Entrance Hymn

Introit (Sung by Choir) Psalm 91: 15, 16 When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will rescue him and honor him; With long life will I satisfy him.

Kyrie Eleison: Messe Solennelle……………….…….Louis Vierne (1870-1937)

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 51

Gospel Acclamation

Rite of Sending the Catechumens to the Bishop (9.00 a.m. Mass)

Signing of the Book of the Elect

Dismissal of the Catechumens and Candidates

Be mer - ci - ful, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Offertory Motet (Sung by Choir) O Bone Jesu……………...G. P. da Palestrina (1525-1594) O bone Jesu, miserére nobis, O good Jesus, have mercy on us,

Quia tu creasti nos, Because you created us,

Tu redimísti nos, You have redeemed us

Sanguine tuo praetiosíssimo. With your most precious blood.

Offertory Hymn

(Forgive your people, Lord)

Sanctus

Mystery of Faith Amen Agnus Dei

Communion Antiphon (Sung by Choir) Matthew 4: 4 One does not live by bread alone, But by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.

Communion Hymn

Recessional Hymn