The document provides information about sacramentals and sacraments in the Catholic faith. It defines sacramentals as objects or rituals instituted by the Church to obtain grace, unlike sacraments which were instituted by Christ. Some examples of commonly used sacramentals are given. Guidance is provided on proper use of sacramentals with faith and avoiding superstition.

2. Parish Announcement

3. Glimpse of Faith

4. How do sacramentals differ from the sacraments? Sacramentals differ from the sacraments in the following ways: 1 st unlike the sacraments, sacramentals were not instituted by Christ but by the Church ; 2 nd unlike the sacraments in which Christ confers grace through the sacrament itself, sacramentals are forms of prayer that obtain grace through the merits of the Church and depend on the dispositions of the person who uses sacramentals; ( May 23, 2010)

5. 3 rd unlike the sacraments which really produce the grace they signify, sacramentals are the occasion for receiving some blessing from God through the Church when a person uses them with faith. ( May 23, 2010) What are the chief benefits obtained by the use of sacramentals? The chief benefits obtained by the use of sacramentals are: 1 st actual graces; 2 nd the forgiveness of venial sins ; 3 rd the remission of temporal punishment ; 4 th health of body and material blessings ; 5 th protection from evil spirits.

6. ( May 23, 2010) What are some of the more commonly known sacramentals? Some of the more commonly known sacramentals are blessings normally given by priests, and blessed objects of devotion. What are the blessed objects of devotion most used by Catholics? The blessed objects of devotion most used by Catholics are: holy water, candles, ashes, palms, crucifixes, medals, rosaries, scapulars, and images of our Lord, the Blessed Virgin, and the saints.

7. How should we make use of sacramentals? We should make use of sacramentals with faith and devotion, and never make them objects of superstition. ( May 23, 2010)

8. What is prayer? Prayer is the lifting up of our minds and hearts to God. ( May 30, 2010) 32 - Prayer: Conversing with God Does God call everyone to deal intimately with him in prayer? God calls everyone to deal intimately with him in prayer. It is God who takes the initiative and seeks each one of us; because of this, every individual can, in turn, seek God in prayer. Why do we pray? We pray:

9. 1 st to adore God , expressing to him our love and loyalty; 2 nd to thank Him for his favor; 3 rd to obtain from him the forgiveness of our sins and the remission of their punishment; 4 th to ask for graces and blessings for ourselves and others. ( May 30, 2010) What is the perfect model of prayer in the New Testament ? The perfect model of prayer in the New testatment is the filial prayer of Jesus.

10. How should we pray? We pray: 1 st with attention ; 2 nd with a conviction of our own helplessness and our dependence upon God ; 3 rd with a great desire for the grace we beg of him; 4 th with loving trust in His goodness ; 5 th with perseverance . ( May 30, 2010)

11. Mass Intentions

13. Entrance Song

14. Refrain: Let heaven rejoice and earth be glad. Let all creation sing! Let children proclaim to every land: “ Hosanna to our King!” 1. Sound the trumpet into the night; the day of the Lord is near. Wake His people, lift your voice, proclaim it to the world.

16. PENITENTIAL RITE Lord have mercy! Christ have mercy! Lord have mercy!

18. Gloria

19. Refrain: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth ! 1. . Lord God, Heavenly King! Almighty God and Father! We worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory! (REFRAIN) 2. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father! Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world. Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us. You are seated at the right hand of the the Father. Receive our prayer! Receive our prayer. (REFRAIN)

20. Refrain: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth ! 3. For you alone are the Holy One. You alone are the MOST HIGH. Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit. Amen. (REFRAIN 2x)

22. LITURGY OF THE WORD

23. 1 st Reading: PROVERBS

24. RESPONSORIAL PSALM O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

25. 2 nd Reading

29. PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, hear us!

31. Offertory Song

32. Take and receive, O Lord, my liberty Take all my will, my mind, my memory All things I hold, and all I own are Thine. Thine was the gift, to Thee I all resign. Do Thou direct and govern all and sway Do what Thou wilt command and I obey. Only Thy grace, Thy love on me bestow These make me rich, all else will I forego.

34. Communion Song

35. Lord I come to you, let my heart be changed, renewed Flowing from the grace that I’ve found in You Lord, I’ve come to know the weaknesses I see in me Will be stripped away by the power of your love Hold me close, let Your love surround me Bring me near, draw me to Your side And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagle And I will soar with You, Your spirit leads me on In the power of your love

36. Lord unveil my eyes, let me see You face to face The knowledge of Your love as You live in me Lord, renew my mind as Your will unfolds in my life In living everyday by the power of Your love Hold me close, let Your love surround me Bring me near, draw me to Your side And as I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagle And I will soar with You, Your spirit leads me on In the power of your love

38. Recessional Song

39. My Jesus, my savior Lord there is none like you All of my days I want to praise The wonders of your mighty love My comfort, my shelter Tower of refuge and strength Let every breath, all that I am Never cease to worship you

40. Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing Power and majesty, praise to the King Mountains bow down and the seas will roar At the sound, of your name I sing for joy at the works of your hands Forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand Nothing compares to the promise I have in you… in you… in you