THANKSGIVING MASSES 2023 RESPONSORIAL PSALM
THE LORD IS KIND AND MERCIFUL Jeanne Cotter
PROCESSIONAL SONG
GLORY AND PRAISE TO OUR GOD Refrain:
Based on Psalms 65 and 66 Dan Schutte The Lord is kind and merciful;
The Lord is kind and merciful.
REF: Glory and praise to our God, who alone gives Slow to anger, rich in kindness,
light to our days. The Lord is kind and merciful.
Many are the blessings He bears to those who trust
in His ways. 1. Bless the Lord, O my soul;
All my being bless God’s name.
1. We, the daughters and sons of Him, Bless the Lord, O my soul;
who built the valleys and plains, Forget not all God’s blessings. (Ref)
Praise the wonders our God has done
in ev’ry heart that sings. (REF) 2. The Lord is gracious and merciful,
Slow to anger, full of kindness.
2. In His wisdom He strengthens us God is good to all creation,
like gold that’s tested in fire, Full of compassion. (Ref)
Though the power of sin prevails,
our God is there to save. (REF) 3. The goodness of God is from age to age,
Blessing those who choose to love.
3. Ev’ry moment of every day And justice toward God’s children;
our God is waiting to save. On all who keep the covenant. (Ref)
Always ready to seek the lost,
to answer those who pray. (REF) GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
ALLELUIA Manoling Francisco, SJ
4. God has watered our barren land
and spent His merciful rain. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
Now, the rivers of life run full Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
for anyone to drink. (REF)
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!
GLORY TO GOD Dan Schutte
OFFERTORY SONG
REF: Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God in the CHRISTIFY Manoling Francisco, SJ
highest
And on earth, peace on earth, peace to people of 1. Christify the gifts we bring to You,
good will. Bounty of the earth, receive anew.
Take and bless the work of our hands.
1. We praise You, we bless You, Christify these gifts at Your command.
we adore You, we glorify You.
We give You thanks – for your great glory. 2. Sun and moon and earth and wind and rain,
Lord God heavenly King, O God Almighty Father (REF) All the world’s contained in every grain,
All the toil and dreams of humankind,
2. (a bit slower) Lord Jesus Christ, only Begotten Son. All we are, we bring as bread and wine.
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father.
(slower) You take away the sins of the world, have 3. Turn the bread and wine, our hearts implore,
mercy on us. To the living presence of the Lord.
You take away the sins of the world, receive our Blessed and broken, shared with all in need,
prayer. All our hungers, sacred bread will feed.
You are seated at the right hand, the right hand of
the Father. 4. With this bread and wine You Christify,
Have mercy on us (a tempo) (REF) Now our deepest thirst You satisfy.
We who by this bread You sanctify,
3. For You alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Draw the world for You to Christify.
Lord. You alone are the most High Jesus Christ. With
the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father! (REF) We who by this bread You sanctify,
Draw the world for You to Christify.
A - - men! A-men!
HOLY: We have held You in our hands,
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. in the love we bear. (REF)
Heaven and earth are full of your glory,
full of your glory. 3. You have made a home in us,
Hosanna in the highest. where death can have no power.
Hosanna in the highest. We have passed from death to life,
Blessed is he who comes in the name in the love we bear. (REF)
of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest. IN HIM ALONE
Hosanna in the highest. (Repeat last 2 lines) Based on Psalm 62 Manoling Francisco, SJ
Memorial Acclamation: When We Eat This Bread REF1: In Him alone is our hope, in Him alone is our
When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim strength.
Your death, O Lord, In Him alone are we justified, in Him alone are we
Until You come again; until you come a-gain we proclaim saved.
Your death, O Lord.
1. What have we to offer
Grand Amen: A – men, a – men, amen, a --men that does not fade or wither?
A – men, a – men, amen, a – men Can the world every satisfy
the emptiness in our hearts,
Lord’s Prayer (Chinese): in vain we deny? (REF1)
wǒ men de tiān fù,
yuàn nín de míng shòu xiǎn yáng, 2. When will you cease running
yuàn nín de guó lái lín, in search of hollow meaning?
yuàn nín de zhǐ yì Let His love feed the hunger in your soul
fèng xíng zài rén jiān, till it overflows with joy
rú tóng zài tiān shàng. you yearn to know. (REF1-REF2)
Qiú nín jīn tiān shǎng gěi wǒ men
rì yòng de shí liáng, REF2: In Him alone is our hope, in Him alone is our
qiú nín kuān shù wǒ men de zuì guo, strength.
rú tóng wǒ men kuān shù bié rén yī yàng, In Him alone are we justified, in Him alone are we
bú yào ràng wǒ men xiàn yú yòu huò, saved.
dàn jiù wǒ men miǎn yú xiōng 'è. Descant: In him alone in our hope, unto Him I pour out my
heart.
For The Kingdom (Chinese) He alone will save me with His love and mercy.
Tian xia wan guo,
Pu shi quan wei, RECESSIONAL SONG
Yi qie rong yao
Yong gui yu ni.
I WILL SING FOREVER (Short Version)
Manoling Francisco, SJ
Lamb of God
1. I will sing forever of Your love, O Lord.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world,
I will celebrate the wonder of Your name.
Have mercy, have mercy on us (2x)
For the Word that You speak is a song of forgiveness,
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
And a song of gentle mercy and of peace.
Grant us peace, grant us peace.
2. Let us wake at the morning and be filled with Your
COMMUNION SONG love,
GOD IS LOVE Dan Schutte And sing songs of praise all our days.
For Your love is as high as the hea - vens above us.
REF: God is love and all who dwell in love will live;
And Your faithfulness, as certain as the dawn.
Will live in God, and God will live in them.
3. I will sing forever of Your love, O Lord.
1. All who love are born of God;
For You are my refuge and my strength.
our Maker and our Mother.
You fill the world with Your life – giving Spirit
You have loved us first of all
Who speaks Your Word, Your Word of mercy and of
Yours the love we bear. (REF)
peace.
And I will sing forever of Your love, O Lord!
2. We have seen Your face, O God,
Yes I will sing forever of Your love, O Lord!
and we have heard your singing.
