HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Serving the campuses of Holy Cross, St. Clement, St. Hedwig and St. Anthony of Padua Chapel in Northeast Minneapolis

19 APRIL 2020 + THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER—DIVINE MERCY

“AS THE WORLD SPINS, THE CROSS STANDS FIRM”

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PRELUDE (9:30)

Variations on O Filii et Filiae Pierre Dandrieu (1664-1733)

Prelude on O Filii et Filiae Healey Willian (1880-1968)

PROCESSIONAL HYMN O FILII ET FILIAE Ye Sons and Daughters

1. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Ye sons and daughters, let us sing The King of heav’n, the glorious King, O’er death today rose triumphing. Alleluia! 2. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! That Easter morn, at break of day, The faithful women went their way To seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! 3. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! An angel clad in white they see, Who sat and spoke unto the three: Your Lord doth go to Gallilee. Alleluia! 4. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! That night th’apostles met in fear; Amid them came their Lord most dear, And said, “My peace be on all here.” Alleluia!

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Mode VI- 1 Peter 2:2

Quasi modo geniti infantes, Alleluia, rationabiles, sine dolo lac concupiscite, Alleluia. Exultate Deo adjutori nostro: jubilate Deo Jacob. .

Like newborn infants, alleluia, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk, that in him you may grow to salvation. Alleluia, Alleluia.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING Acts 2:42-47 They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to the communal life, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers. Awe came upon everyone, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their property and possessions and divide them among all according to each one’s need. Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to breaking bread in their homes. They ate their meals with exultation and sincerity of heart, praising God and enjoying favor with all the people. And every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

RSPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 Cantor, then all; thereafter: all

SECOND READING 1 Peter 1:3-9 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you who by the power of God are safeguarded through faith, to a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the final time. In this you rejoice, although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Although you have not seen him you love him; even though you do not see him now yet believe in him, you rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, as you attain the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Mode II - Jn. 20:29 Cantor, then all; thereafter: all

GOSPEL John 20:19-31

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.”

Thomas, called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nail marks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

Now a week later his disciples were again inside and Thomas was with them. Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” Now, Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that through this belief you may have life in his name.

HOMILY

PROFESSION OF FAITH

UNIVERSAL PRAYER

ORDER OF WORSHIP THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER—DIVINE MERCY

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THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND OBLATION Although we are unable to hold public Masses during the time of COVID-19, we still strive to be an present to our people by means of digital media. In order to carry out this mission, our parish is dependent on the generous support of our beloved parishioners and welcomed guests. Please contribute electronically by visiting ourholycross.org/donate.

OFFERTORY HYMN LLANFAIR Christ the Lord is Ris’n Today 1. Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say! Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth reply, Alleluia! 2. Lives again our glorious King; Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! 3. Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won. Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia! 4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Foll’wing our exalted head; Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia!

PRAYER OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON Mode VI - John 20:27

Mitte manum tuam, et cognosce loca clavorum, alleluia. Et noli esse incredulus, sed fidelis, alleluia, alleluia.

Bring your hand and feel the place of the nails, alleluia; and do not be unbelieving but believing, alleluia, alleluia.

COMMUNION ANTHEM (9:30) F. Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

“I Will Sing of Thy Great Mercies,” from St. Paul I will sing of Thy great mercies, O Lord, of Thy mercies, O Lord, my

Savior, and of Thy faithfulness evermore. -Ps. 89:1

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

HYMN

1. Tantum ergo sacramentum Veneremur cernui; Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui. Praestet fides supplementum. Sensuum defectui.

2. Genitori, Genitoque, Laus et jubilation, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benediction: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET THE DIVINE PRAISES

Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy. Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her Glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints. Amen.

HYMN AFTER BENEDICTION ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Holy Anthem Rise! 1. Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the holy anthem rise, And the choirs of heaven chant it In the temple of the skies; Let the mountains skip with gladness, And the joyful valleys ring With Hosannas in the highest To our Savior and our King. 2. Alleluia! Alleluia! Like the sun from out the wave, He has risen up in triumph From the darkness of the grave, He’s the splendor of the nations, He’s the lamp of endless day; He’s the very Lord of glory Who is risen up today. 3. Alleluia! Alleluia! Blessed Jesus, make us rise From the life of this corruption To the life that never dies. May your glory be our portion When the days of time are past, And the dead shall be awakened By the trumpet’s mighty blast.

POSTLUDE (9:30) Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

“Finale,” from Symphony No. 2

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Excerpts from the English translation and chants of The Roman Missal © 1973, 2010, International Committee on English in the Liturgy, Inc. All rights reserved. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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The Incredulity of Thomas — François-Joseph Navez

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THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy can be recited using an ordinary five-decade rosary. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer.

1. Make the Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

2. Opening Prayers (optional) You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. (repeat three times) O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!

3. Our Father 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 from evil, Amen.

4. Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

5. The Apostles’ Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

6. The Eternal Father Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

7. On the 10 Small Beads of Each Decade For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

8. Repeat for the remaining decades Saying the "Eternal Father" (6) on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion" (7) on the following "Hail Mary" beads.

9. Conclude with Holy God (repeat three times) Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

10. Closing Prayer (optional) Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. ______________________________________________________

THE IMAGE OF DIVINE MERCY AND ITS PROMISE

“I promise that the soul that will venerate this image (of Divine Mercy) will not perish. I also promise victory over (its) enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I Myself

will defend it as My own glory.”

-From the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska

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