Sunday Liturgy

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Introductory Rites:	Entrance Antiphon: ”Return to God” [Marty Haugen] Sign of the Cross & Greeting Penitential Act Kyrie Collect
Liturgy of the Word:	First Reading: Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a “David is anointed as king of Israel.” Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 “The Lord is my shepherd, I need nothing more.” [Robert M. Mondoy] Second Reading: Ephesians 5:8-14 “Arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” Gospel Acclamation: “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory!” [Robert M. Mondoy] Gospel: John 9:1-41 or John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 “The man who was blind went off and washed himself and came back able to see.” Homily Apostles’ Creed Universal Prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist:	Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts “Attende Domine” [Chant – Mode V] Prayer Over the Offerings Preface Sanctus Mystery of Faith Doxology and Amen
Communion Rite:	Lord’s Prayer and Final Doxology Rite of Peace Litany for the Breaking of the Bread Invitation to Communion Communion Hymn: “Now In This Banquet” [Marty Haugen] Prayer After Communion
Concluding Rites:	Diocesan Prayer for Vocations Announcements Blessing Dismissal Recessional: “Jerusalem, My Destiny” [Rory Cooney]