21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

August 22, 2021

Introductory Rites

Opening Hymn

G3-852 | All Who Hunger Gather Gladly
Verse 1 All who hunger, gather gladly;holy manna is our bread.Come from wilderness and wandering.Here, in truth, we will be fed.You that yearn for days of fullness,all around us is our food.Taste and see the grace eternal.Taste and see that God is good.
Verse 2 All who hunger, never strangers;seeker, be a welcome guest.Come from restlessness and roaming.Here, in joy, we keep the feast.We that once were lost and scatteredin communion’s love have stood.Taste and see the grace eternal.Taste and see that God is good.

Greeting

Priest: In the name of the + Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.People: Amen.Priest: The Lord be with you.People: And with your spirit.

Penitential Act

Priest: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy.Priest: Christ, have mercy. People: Christ, have mercy.Priest: Lord, have mercy. People: Lord, have mercy.

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace to people of good will.We praise you,we bless you,we adore you,we glorify you,we give you thanks for your great glory,Lord God, heavenly King,O God, almighty Father.Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us;you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High,Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father.Amen.

Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading (Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b)

Joshua gathered together all the tribes of Israel at Shechem,summoning their elders, their leaders,their judges, and their officers. When they stood in ranks before God,Joshua addressed all the people:“If it does not please you to serve the LORD,decide today whom you will serve,the gods your fathers served beyond the Riveror the gods of the Amorites in whose country you are now dwelling. As for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.”
But the people answered,“Far be it from us to forsake the LORDfor the service of other gods. For it was the LORD, our God,who brought us and our fathers up out of the land of Egypt,out of a state of slavery. He performed those great miracles before our very eyesand protected us along our entire journeyand among the peoples through whom we passed. Therefore we also will serve the LORD, for he is our God.”

Responsorial Psalm

Refrain Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.

Second Reading (Eph 5:21-32)

Brothers and sisters:Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ. Wives should be subordinate to their husbands as to the Lord.For the husband is head of his wifejust as Christ is head of the church,he himself the savior of the body. As the church is subordinate to Christ,so wives should be subordinate to their husbands in everything.Husbands, love your wives,even as Christ loved the churchand handed himself over for her to sanctify her,cleansing her by the bath of water with the word,that he might present to himself the church in splendor,without spot or wrinkle or any such thing,that she might be holy and without blemish. So also husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one hates his own fleshbut rather nourishes and cherishes it, even as Christ does the church,because we are members of his body. For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.This is a great mystery,but I speak in reference to Christ and the church.

Gospel Acclamation

Cantor: Alleluia People: Alleluia

Gospel (Jn 6:60-69)

Many of Jesus’ disciples who were listening said,“This saying is hard; who can accept it?”Since Jesus knew that his disciples were murmuring about this,he said to them, “Does this shock you?What if you were to see the Son of Man ascendingto where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life,while the flesh is of no avail.The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life.But there are some of you who do not believe.”Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believeand the one who would betray him. And he said,“For this reason I have told you that no one can come to meunless it is granted him by my Father.”
As a result of this,many of his disciples returned to their former way of lifeand no longer accompanied him.Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?” Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believeand are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.”

Profession of Faith (Nicene Creed)

I believe in one God,the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,the Only Begotten Son of God,born of the Father before all ages.God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God,begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;through him all things were made.For us men and for our salvationhe came down from heaven,and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,and became man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,he suffered death and was buried,and rose again on the third dayin accordance with the Scriptures.He ascended into heavenand is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again in gloryto judge the living and the deadand his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son,who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sinsand I look forward to the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayer of the Faithful

Response: People: Loving God, hear out prayer

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Gifts

G3-811 | Abundant Life
Verse 1We cannot own the sunlit sky, the moon the wildflow'rs growing,For we are part of all that is within life's river flowing With open hands receive and share the gift of God’s creation That all may have Abundant Life in ev'ry earthly nation.
Verse 2 When bodies shiver in the night and weary wait for morning When children have no bread but tears and warhorns sound their warning God calls humanity to wake, to join in common labor,That all may have Abundant Life in oneness with their neighbor.
Verse 3God calls humanity to join as partners in creating A future free from want or fear, life's goodness celebrating That new world beckons from afar, invites out shared endeavor That all may have Abundant Life and peace endure forever.

Invitation to Prayer

Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, thealmighty Father.People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and gloryof his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Preface Dialogue

Priest: The Lord be with you.People: And with your spirit.Priest: Lift up your hearts.People: We lift them up to the Lord.Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.People: It is right and just.

Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

Mystery of Faith (Option B)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,we proclaim your Death, O Lord,until you come again.

Amen

The Lord's Prayer

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.

Sign of Peace

Please exchange non-physical signs of peace (i.e., peace sign, wave, bow, etc.)

Agnus Dei

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,grant us peace.

Communion Song

G3-930 | Taste and See
Refrain:Taste and see, taste and see the goodness of the Lord.Oh, taste and see, taste and see the goodness of the Lord, of the Lord.
Verse 1 I will bless the Lord at all times.Praise shall always be on my lips;my soul shall glory in the Lord;for God has been so good to me. (Refrain)
Verse 2 Glorify the Lord with me.Together let us all praise God's name.I called the Lord, who answered me;from all my troubles I was set free. (Refrain)
Verse 3 Worship the Lord, all you people.You’ll want for nothing if you ask.Taste and see that the Lord is good;in God we need put all our trust. (Refrain)

Concluding Rites

Closing Prayer

Final Blessing

Priest: The Lord be with you.People: And with your spirit.Priest: May all mighty God bless you, + Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.People: Amen.Priest: The Mass is ended. Go in peace.People: Thanks be to God.

Recessional Hymn

G3-641 | Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
 Verse 1Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heav’n, to earth come down,fix in us thy humble dwelling, all thy faithful mercies crown.Jesus, thou art all compassion, pure, unbounded love thou art.Visit us with thy salvation;enter ev'ry trembling heart.
Verse 2 Come, Almighty, to deliver, let us all thy life receive.Suddenly return, and never, nevermore they temples leave.Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above,pray, and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love.

Announcements

Monday - Mass; 3:00pmTuesday - Mass; 9:00 pmWednesday - Mass; 8:00 pm; Reconciliation/Eucharistic Adoration; 8:30 pmThursday - Mass; 7:00 pmSunday - Mass; 6:00 pm

POP into Campus Ministry

When: Every Tuesday 11:00AM-12:30PMWhere: Campus Ministry Office Pop into the Campus Ministry office in person every Tuesday from 11:00-12:30 for fresh popcorn, fellowship, and fun!

BUC Retreat

When: Friday, August 27 to Saturday, August 28Where: Saint Meinrad Archabbey Join BU Catholic on their annual retreat for food, fellowship, and fun! More details to come on Engage!

Faith Festival

When: Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 7:00 to 9:00PMWhere: Piazza Clayton (outside OLOW)Join Campus Ministry for a delicious picnic, great music, and joyous celebration of the diverse faith traditions represented on our campus and in the Louisville community! Representatives from the campus community and faith leaders from around Louisville will be present to share their perspectives and provide more information about the opportunities to engage with faith on- and off-campus. Stay tuned to @bu_campusministry on Instagram for more details as they come together!

Moment for Ministry

When: Tuesday, September 7 2021 at 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDTWhere: Cafe Ogle Join Campus Ministry in the Cafe for a quick activity aimed at bringing a little peace to your day. More details are on the way soon!

Sacred Pause for the Journey Kick-Off

When: Sunday, September 12 2021 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDTWhere: Siena Terzo Lounge Join Campus Ministry and members of several religious orders for dinner and conversation, immediately following Mass on September 12. You will have the opportunity to signup for our Sacred Pause for the Journey, but do not need to attend dinner in order to signup. Signup now at https://tinyurl.com/SacredPauseJourney .
Sacred Pause for the Journey pairs Bellarmine students with a Catholic sister or brother for 1-on-1 meet-ups (virtual or in-person, based on your comfort) about once each month. We will also offer special Advent and Lenten reflection opportunities for all students and their spiritual mentors, as well as fellowship and a closing dinner. What are some reasons you might take a 'sacred pause?': to share your faith journey with a Catholic mentor, get help deciding major/career path, deepen your prayer life, help address questions about your faith, or just because you need a sacred pause amongst the busyness of college life!

Pajama Mass

When: Thursday, September 23 2021 at 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM EDTWhere: Siena Arboretto All are welcome to join in a special Mass in the Arboretto while wearing their pajamas or any other comfortable clothing. Immediately following Mass will be a shared meal in the Palio. Join us!

Join the legacy and mission of a Saint

Where is God calling you? Come and See life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
All single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Oct. 1-3. During the free, in-person weekend retreat, you can learn about the life and mission of Congregation foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. You will also experience the mission in action today by interacting with the Sisters of Providence.
The retreat begins at 7 p.m., EDT, on Friday, Oct. 1, and will conclude at 1 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 3. Food and housing will be provided.



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