Welcome to St. Mary's Church
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time!
October 11, 2026
St. Mary’s uses music by permission from OCP through One License. Our license number is M-400277. All songs used in today’s Mass are used by permission.
INTRODUCTORY RITES************************
You Are Welcome Here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbf0HEXApZs&list=PLMQrJzPlip5U7hWhn1PNaYFB_XdWIMxIo&index=1
Chris Muglia
Come, all you wounded and weary.
Come, all you heavy of heart.
Come with your fear and your burden.
Come with your pain and your scars.
REFRAIN
You are welcome here; Come as you are.
You are welcome here with open arms.
Bring your burdens, bring your pain,
Bring your sorrow and shame.
You are welcome here; come as you are.
Come to the ocean of mercy.
Be revived renewed and refreshed.
Wherever you are, no matter how far,
Come, find your peach and your rest.
Come, all you tired and lonely,
All you anxious who long for your place.
Bring your addictions and battles;
Find your forgiveness and strength
BRIDGE
Open your heart; discover your place and your purpose
Open your eyes; see new life that awaits you here.
You are welcome here; come as you are.
You are welcome here; come as you are!
Greeting
Bishop Tom: Welcome to St. Mary’s a parish in communion with St. John the Beloved Inclusive Catholic Community, here in Washington, DC! I’m Bishop Tom Wieczorek – ALL ARE WELCOME!
Let us begin,
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. +
All: Amen.
Bp. Tom: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
All: And also with you.
Kyrie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eymvt01c9Ns&list=PLMQrJzPlip5VLndIBRi3G3R_ubvu1L5SK&index=2
Lord have mercy
ALL: Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
ALL: Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
ALL: Lord have mercy
Bishop Tom: May almighty God have mercy on us,
Forgive us our sins,
And bring us to everlasting life.
ALL: AMEN
Glory to God in the Highest!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_acAxF0Hxw&list=PLMQrJzPlip5VLndIBRi3G3R_ubvu1L5SK&index=3
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; the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
Lord,
our help and guide,
make your love the foundation of our lives.
May our love for you express itself in our eagerness to do good for others.
Grant this
through our Lord
Jesus the Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
ALL: AMEN
LITURGY OF THE WORD***********************
Our first reading is from the Book of Isaiah
On this mountain the LORD of hosts
will provide for all peoples
a feast of rich food and choice wines,
juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines.
On this mountain he will destroy
the veil that veils all peoples,
the web that is woven over all nations;
he will destroy death forever.
The Lord GOD will wipe away
the tears from every face;
the reproach of his people he will remove
from the whole earth; for the LORD has spoken.
On that day it will be said:
"Behold our God, to whom we looked to save us!
This is the LORD for whom we looked;
let us rejoice and be glad that he has saved us!"
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain.
The Word of the Lord
ALL: Thanks be to God
Responsorial Psalm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDLi8jtu17k&list=PLMQrJzPlip5USAMHUfZLSptiUl419bs2K&index=3
R. (6cd) I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
In verdant pastures he gives me repose;
beside restful waters he leads me;
he refreshes my soul.
R. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
He guides me in right paths
for his name's sake.
Even though I walk in the dark valley
I fear no evil; for you are at my side
with your rod and your staff
that give me courage.
R. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
You spread the table before me
in the sight of my foes;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
R. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
Only goodness and kindness follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD
for years to come.
R. I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.
The second reading is from the letter of Paul to the Philippians
Brothers and sisters:
I know how to live in humble circumstances;
I know also how to live with abundance.
In every circumstance and in all things
I have learned the secret of being well fed and of going hungry,
of living in abundance and of being in need.
I can do all things in him who strengthens me.
Still, it was kind of you to share in my distress.
My God will fully supply whatever you need,
in accord with his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
To our God and Father, glory forever and ever. Amen.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God
Gospel
"May the Lord be in your heart and on your lips that you may proclaim His Gospel worthily and well, in the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit"
Alleluia! (Sung)
ALL: Alleluia, alleluia.
May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
enlighten the eyes of our hearts,
so that we may know what is the hope
that belongs to our call.
ALL: Alleluia, alleluia.
Bp. Tom: The Lord is WITH you!
ALL: And also with you!
Bp. Tom: A Reading from the Holy Gospel, according to Matthew
ALL: Glory to you, Oh Lord!
Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the people
in parables, saying,
"The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king
who gave a wedding feast for his son.
He dispatched his servants
to summon the invited guests to the feast,
but they refused to come.
A second time he sent other servants, saying,
'Tell those invited: "Behold, I have prepared my banquet,
my calves and fattened cattle are killed,
and everything is ready; come to the feast."'
Some ignored the invitation and went away,
one to his farm, another to his business.
The rest laid hold of his servants,
mistreated them, and killed them.
The king was enraged and sent his troops,
destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.
Then he said to his servants, 'The feast is ready,
but those who were invited were not worthy to come.
Go out, therefore, into the main roads
and invite to the feast whomever you find.'
The servants went out into the streets
and gathered all they found, bad and good alike,
and the hall was filled with guests."
Bp. Tom: The Gospel of the Lord
ALL: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
HOMILY
THE NICENE CREED (Pre 2014)
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God,
Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten not made, one in being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and our salvation he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he was born of the Virgin Mary and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered, died, and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in fulfillment of the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son
she is worshipped and glorified.
She has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Universal Prayer
General Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful:
Bp. Tom: Heavenly Father, let us not miss your invitation. Your invitation to receive the body and blood of your Son; our gift from heaven. We gather today with the world on the brink of war once again; let there be peace on earth. Let it begin with us.. We thank you for answering these prayers and petitions which you know are on our hearts and in our minds.
*For our Jewish brothers and sisters. For the Palestinian people. War has been all that many know; let them find peace. Your peace. Your love. Your joy. And let them be the focus point – not of religious intolerance but of the kingdom of heaven on earth.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD HEAR OUR PRAYER
*October is breast cancer month. Today we wear pink to remember those we have lost to cancer and to encourage others to be cognizant of their health and participate in active care to prevent or catch this horrible disease before it can gain a foothold.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD, WE THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For your church, that she may boldly stand against those who choose to persecute the poor, the immigrant, or those with different sexuality, especially our LGBTQ brothers and sisters. Let your church respond with boldness, love, and courage. Let us make room for those who are rejected. Let the church not be silent.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For our government leaders. How did hate become such a central point of our democracy; hate for others only because they have an R or D next to their name? Help those elected to serve remember it is a call and responsibility and that they represent the least among us as well as the greatest. Restore civility, honesty, truth, and bless with wisdom to eradicate the hatred which is spread by so many.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For your earthly shepherds that you have called to help us through this time called “life.” Build them up when they are down; heal them when they are sick; and encourage them when they become discouraged. We pray especially for Pope Leo, Bernd Wallet Archbishop of Utrecht, our Bishop Leo Falcon, Bishop Vicar Gerald Miller, Bishop David Lett, Cardinal Robert McElroy, and me your humble servant.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For those that serve and protect us in the military. Surround them and their families with the legions of angels. Protect them. Comfort them. And restore those who have served and returned injured mentally, physically, spiritually.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
* For those who are sick: We pray especially for Lori Frazee, Jason Kelly’s mom Sarah Elizabeth, Regina Arens, Nelson Arnold, Ron Gilroy, Debbie Hanson, Melissa DeWitt Arens, Deb Meyers, Cory Fleming, Bishop Vicar Gerald Miller, Jackie and Gerry Spencer, Donna M. Franco, Ann Carter Haines, Frank Vance, Jr.,
………………………………..
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For those who have died and the loved ones they have left behind:
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
*For the intentions of those joining this Mass
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
LORD THANK YOU FOR HEARING OUR PRAYER
Father, today we ask forgiveness of all the negative and harmful words we have spoken about ourselves and others. Transform our thoughts and let us understand how marvelously you made us. Change our habits so we use our tongues to speak hope and favor upon life. In Jesus' name.
All: Amen
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST*********************
Put on Christ
By Bob Hurd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uZsVmevUec&list=PLMQrJzPlip5WxIDFWrZaEkhSLIRqZ1UTB&index=6
We have come to this feast
called by love for love,
Keeping mem’ry of the Lord
Put on Christ,
Put on Christ
Come to the waters
of everlasting life
Put on Christ,
Put on Christ
Walk in the freedom
of the children of God
Walk in the freedom
of the children.of God.
We become what we share;
Bread of Life, Jesus
blessed and broken for the world.
Put on Christ.
Put on Christ.
Come to the waters
Of everlasting life.
Put on Christ
Put on Christ.
Walk in the freedom
Of the children of God.
We have seen God’s saving love
In an earthly time and place;
God’s own glory
In a human face.
Put on Christ
Put on Christ.
Come to the waters
Of everlasting life.
Put on Christ
Put on Christ.
Walk in the freedom
Of the children of God.
Prayer over the Offerings
Bp. Tom: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness
we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work
of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life.
The people reply: Blessed be God for ever.
The Bishop pours wine and a little water into the chalice.
By the mystery of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ, who humbled himself to share in our humanity.
Bp. Tom: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness
we have received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and
work of human hands, it will become our spiritual drink.
The people reply: Blessed be God for ever.
Bishop completes additional personal preparatory rites.
Lord God, we ask you to receive us and be pleased with the sacrifice we offer you with humble and contrite hearts.
Bishop pours water over his hands and says:
Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse me from my sin.
Bp. Tom:
Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters),
that my sacrifice and yours
may be acceptable to God,
the almighty Father.
The people reply:
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands
for the praise and glory of God's name,
for our good
and the good of all God's holy Church.
Prayer:
Lord,
Accept the prayers and gifts
we offer in faith and love.
May this eucharist bring us to your glory.
We ask this in the name of Jeus the Lord.
ALL: Amen.
Eucharistic Prayer
Preface Dialogue:
Bp. Tom: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you.
Bp. Tom: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Bp. Tom: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God People: It is right to give God thanks
and praise
Father, all powerful and ever-live God,
we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks.
All things are of your making,
all times and seasons obey your laws,
but you chose to make us in your image,
setting us over the whole world in all its wonder.
You made us the stewards of creation,
to praise you day by day for the marvels of your wisdom and power,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
We praise you, Lord, with all the angels
in their song of joy:
Sanctus ("Holy, Holy"; based on the praise of the Seraphim in Isa 6:3 and Rev 4:8):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2_ugLRG7xI&list=PLMQrJzPlip5VLndIBRi3G3R_ubvu1L5SK&index=7
ALL: Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Eucharistic Prayer III
Thanksgiving:
Father, you are holy indeed,
and all creation rightly gives you praise.
All life, all holiness comes from you
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
by the working of the Holy Spirit.
From age to age you gather a people to yourself,
so that from east to west
a perfect offering may be made
to the glory of your name.
Epiclesis (calling upon the Holy Spirit):
And so Father, we bring you these gifts.
We ask you to make them holy by the power of your Spirit,
that they may become the body + and blood of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
at whose command we celebrate this eucharist.
Institution Narrative (recalling the words and actions of Jesus at the Last Supper; see Mark 14:22-24; Matt 26:26-28; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Cor 11:23-25):
On the night he was betrayed,
He took bread and gave you thanks and praise,
He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said:
Take this all of you, and eat it:
This is my body which will be given up for you.
When supper was ended, he took the cup.
Again, he gave you thanks and praise,
gave the cup to his disciples, and said:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT: FOR THIS IS THE CUP OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND EVERLASTING COVENANT. IT WILL BE SHED FOR YOU AND FOR ALL SO THAT SINS MAY BE FOREGIVEN. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.
Memorial Acclamation:
Bp. Tom: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q05eD8lDumk&list=PLMQrJzPlip5VLndIBRi3G3R_ubvu1L5SK&index=8
ALL: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.
Anamnesis, (Epiclesis) Offering, and Intercessions:
Father, calling to mind the death your Son endured for our salvation,
his glorious resurrection and ascension into heaven,
and ready to greet him when he comes again,
we offer you in thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice.
Look with favor on your church’s offering,
and see the Victim whose death has reconciled us to yourself.
Grant that we, who are nourished by his body and blood,
may be filled with his Holy Spirit,
and become one body, one spirit in Christ.
May he make us an everlasting gift to you
and enable us to share in the inheritance of your saints,
with Mary, the virgin Mother of God;
with the apostles, the martyrs,
and all your saints,
on whose constant intercession we rely for help.
Lord may this sacrifice,
which has made our peace with you,
advance the peace and salvation of all the world.
Strengthen in faith and love your pilgrim Church on earth;
your servant Pope Leo, Archbishop of Utrecht Bernd Wallet,
Leo Falcon our bishop, Bishops Gerald Miller, David Lett, and Cardinal Robert McElroy together with me your humble servant and
all the clergy and laity serving you.
Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered
here before you.
In mercy and love, united all your children wherever
they may be.
Welcome into your kingdom our departed brothers and sisters,
and all who have left this world in your friendship.
We hope to enjoy for ever the vision of your glory,
through Christ our Lord, from whom all good things come.
Doxology and Great Amen:
Through Him, and with Him, and in Him,
Oh God almighty Father,
In the unity of the Holy Spirit
All glory and honor is yours
For ever and ever.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPLJ_9cpcCc&list=PLMQrJzPlip5VLndIBRi3G3R_ubvu1L5SK&index=9
The people acclaim: Amen
Lord's Prayer (Sung)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2FARs7pKZk&list=PLMQrJzPlip5UbD5dD-9wikt4lSghEHdyq&index=10
Bp. Tom: Let us pray for the coming of the kingdom as Jesus taught us.
All: Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be your 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.
For thine is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory
Now and forever
Now and forever
Amen. Amen.
Sign of Peace
Bp. Tom: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever.
All: Amen.
Bp. Tom: The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And also with you.
Bp. Tom: Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
Breaking of the Bread. LAMB OF GOD (SUNG)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzzHtoYS8TY&list=PLMQrJzPlip5VLndIBRi3G3R_ubvu1L5SK&index=11
All: 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
Bp. Tom: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb.
All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and I shall be healed.
Communion Minister: The body of Christ. Communicant: Amen.
Communion Minister: The blood of Christ. Communicant: Amen.
Communion Song
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
ALL: My Jesus, I believe that You are in the Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I long for You in my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You.
Taste and See
Steve Angrisano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5ONBaCMUbM&list=PLMQrJzPlip5WxIDFWrZaEkhSLIRqZ1UTB&index=12
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord,
The goodness of the Lord.
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord,
The goodness of the Lord.
I will bless the Lord at all times.
Praise will be on my lips.
My soul will glory in the Lord.
The poor will hear and be glad.
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord,
The goodness of the Lord.
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord,
The goodness of the Lord.
I sought the Lord who answered me,
Delivered me from my fear.
Look to God that you might shine
With the radiance of God's joy.
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord,
The goodness of the Lord.
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord,
The goodness of the Lord.
The Lord has eyes for justice,
Ears to hear your cry.
God knows your broken heart.
The Lord redeems a loyal servant.
Take refuge in your God.
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord,
The goodness of the Lord.
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord,
The goodness of the Lord.
Prayer after Communion
Bp. Tom: Let us pray.
Almighty Father,
may the body and blood of your Son
give us a share in his life,
for he is Lord for ever and ever.
ALL: Amen.
CONCLUDING RITES************************
Optional Announcements
Greeting and Blessing
Bp. Tom: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And also with you.
May almighty God bless you,
The Father, + and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
ALL: AMEN
Dismissal
Bp. Tom: Go in peace of Christ!
ALL: Thanks be to God!
Recessional and Closing Song:
All that We Have Seen
Sarah Hart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewrxF052ziw&list=PLMQrJzPlip5WxIDFWrZaEkhSLIRqZ1UTB&index=13
All that we have seen, we will not hide away.
We will hold it up as the light of day,
a lamp of mercy meant to guide and lead
carried to the least. We will show the world
all that we have seen.
We will go forth to serve the Lord
and we will love as never before.
The peace of God has set us free
to proclaim to all the world
all that we have seen.
All that we have heard, we cannot keep within
for the truth is meant to be told again.
Singing the promise of the saving Word
of he who loved us first, we will tell the world
all that we have heard.
We will go forth to serve the Lord
and we will love as never before.
The peace of God has set us free
to proclaim to all the world
all that we have seen.
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