2021 Mother Son Communion Breakfast NORMANDY FARM HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER BLUE BELL, PA
SUNDAY MARCH 21, 2021 11 AM
WELCOME TO LA SALLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL’S MOTHER SON COMMUNION BREAKFAST INTRODUCTION JENNIFER NAGLE PRESIDENT, MOTHERS ’ CLUB
WELCOME Brother James Butler
B REAKFAST T ABLE
TRIVIA FOR MOTHERS AND SONS
Door Prizes
CLOSING REMARKS Megan Grady and Lesa Ivey Event Chairpersons
Celebrant:
Father Frank Danielski, O. Praem
Entrance Song:
In This Place
We are all hungry people, we need shelter and strength. We are one in our hurting, we are one in our pain. In our suff’ring and sadness, we are saved by the grace Of the power and the Spirit that is here in this place. We are gathered together as one in the Lord. We are gathered as people who are living the Word. Our hearts and our spirits are nurtured by grace. It is Jesus who fills us. He is here in this place. First Reading: Paul Jennings ‘21 A reading from the book of the Prophet Jeremiah Jeremiah 31:31-34 The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers the day I took them by the hand to lead them forth from the land of Egypt; for they broke my covenant, and I had to show myself their master, says the LORD. But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD. I will place my law within them and write it upon their hearts; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. No longer will they have need to teach their friends and relatives how to know the LORD. All, from least to greatest, shall know me, says the LORD, for I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sin no more. The Word of the Lord. Response: THANKS BE TO GOD. Responsorial Psalm: Lucas Braccia ‘21 Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 Response: Create a clean heart in me, O God.
Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense. Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me. Response: Create a clean heart in me, O God. A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me. Cast me not out from your presence, and your Holy Spirit take not from me. Response: Create a clean heart in me, O God. Give me back the joy of your salvation, and a willing spirit sustain in me. I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners shall return to you. Response: Create a clean heart in me, O God. Second Reading: Hebrews 5:7-9
Riley Brennan ‘21
In the days when Christ Jesus was in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered; and when he was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. The Word of the Lord. Response: THANKS BE TO GOD. Gospel Acclamation:
Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ, King of Endless Glory.
Gospel: John 12:20-33 Some Greeks who had come to worship at the Passover Feast came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and asked him, “Sir, we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.
Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me. “I am troubled now. Yet what should I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But it was for this purpose that I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it and will glorify it again.” The crowd there heard it and said it was thunder; but others said, “An angel has spoken to him.” Jesus answered and said, “This voice did not come for my sake but for yours. Now is the time of judgment on this world; now the ruler of this world will be driven out. And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” He said this indicating the kind of death he would die. The Gospel of the Lord. Response: PRAISE TO YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST. Homily Intercessions:
Julie Kwok Kevin Kwok ‘21
Celebrant:
With praise and thanksgiving let us ask God, through whom all things are accomplished, to bless the Mothers and sons of La Salle College High School. The Response is: Lord, hear our prayer. For our Pope, that God will strengthen him daily; and for our Church, that all who are baptized may renew their commitment to Christ. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
For the leaders of our country and the leaders of all nations, may they turn to you for guidance, Lord, and may you grant them wisdom in these challenging times. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer. For our men and women in the Armed Forces and those serving as first responders and essential workers, may they know our gratitude for their sacrifices and may God protect them and keep them safe. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer. For those mothers suffering through illness and the illness of those near to them, and for all those impacted by the COVID-19 virus, may they feel God’s healing and loving presence. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer. For the living and deceased members of the La Salle Family, especially Isaiah Turner from the Class of 2021, all deceased mothers, fathers and caregivers in our La Salle community, and all deceased Christian Brothers, may they experience the peace and joy of eternal life in God. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer. For all the special intentions we hold in our own hearts. We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, hear our prayer. Celebrant: These are the prayers that inspire us to live, love and serve according to your will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Response: Amen. Offertory Hymn:
Prayer of St. Francis Make me a channel of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring your love. Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord, And where there's doubt, true faith in you.
Make me a channel of your peace. Where there's despair in life, let me bring hope. Where there is darkness only light, And where there's sadness ever joy.
Communion Hymn: Gift of Finest Wheat Refrain: You satisfy the hungry heart With gift of finest wheat; Come give to us, O saving Lord, The bread of life to eat. As when the shepherd calls his sheep, They know and heed his voice; So when you call your fam’ly, Lord, We follow and rejoice. With joyful lips we sing to you Our praise and gratitude, That you should count us worthy, Lord, To share this heav’nly food. Recessional Hymn:
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God as our Father, we are family. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With ev’ry step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.
***************************** A special thank you to Brother James and Jennifer Nagle, President of the Mothers’ Club Board, for helping to guide the planning of this celebration within the constraints of the current times. Thank you also to the Music and Ministry Department, Mr. Johnson, the Administration, Faculty and Staff and members of the La Salle Mother’s Club for their support and involvement in helping to reimagine this event for 2021 so that the tradition of this treasured event was able to continue.
Thank You for Joining Us Today!
Beatitudes for Mothers Blessed are mothers... who did without for us; they will be rewarded. Blessed are mothers... who lost sleep when we were sick; they will find rest. Blessed are mothers... who taught us how to pray; they will share God's kingdom. Blessed are mothers... who comforted us; they shall be comforted. Blessed are mothers... who taught us right from wrong; they will know justice. Blessed are mothers... who showed us the Christian life by example; they will live forever. Blessed are mothers... who shared with us the meaning of peace; they shall know peace. Blessed are mothers... who taught us the importance of loving God and each other; they shall see God.