5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

INTRODUCTION

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Good noon/afternoon brothers and sisters in Christ.

We are now in the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today is also the Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking.

The first reading is taken from the Book of Job. In this account, Job expresses himself by saying, "So I have been assigned months of misery, and troubled nights have been allotted to me."

The second reading is taken from the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. Paul said to them, "All this I do for the sake of the Gospel, so that I too may have a share in it.

The gospel is taken from the Holy Gospel according to Mark. It is stated in this account that Jesus cured the sick and drove out demons.

Please stand to begin the Eucharistic celebration.

Responsorial Psalm: Praise the Lord who heals the brokenhearted

Prayer of the Faithful: Lord, graciously hear us.

FIRST READING

Job 7:1-4,6-7

I am filled with restlessness until the dawn.

A reading from the Book of Job

Job spoke, saying:

Is not man's life on earth a drudgery?

Are not his days those of hirelings?

He is a slave who longs for the shade,

a hireling who waits for his wages.

So I have been assigned months of misery,

and troubled nights have been allotted to me.

If in bed I say, "When shall I arise?"

then the night drags on;

I am filled with restlessness until the dawn.

My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle;

they come to an end without hope.

Remember that my life is like the wind;

I shall not see happiness again.

The word of the Lord.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6

R. (cf. 3a) Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.

Praise the LORD, for he is good;

sing praise to our God, for he is gracious;

it is fitting to praise him.

The LORD rebuilds Jerusalem;

the dispersed of Israel he gathers.

R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.

He heals the brokenhearted

and binds up their wounds.

He tells the number of the stars;

he calls each by name.

R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.

Great is our Lord and mighty in power;

to his wisdom there is no limit.

The LORD Sustains the lowly;

the wicked he casts to the ground.

R. Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted.

SECOND READING

1Cor. 9:16-19, 22-23

Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel.

A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians

Brothers and sisters:

If I preach the gospel, this is no reason for me to boast,

for an obligation has been imposed on me,

and woe to me if I do not preach it!

If I do so willingly, I have a recompense,

but if unwillingly, then I have been entrusted with a stewardship.

What then is my recompense?

That, when I preach,

so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.

Although I am free in regard to all,

I offer the gospel free of charge

so as to win over as many as possible.

I have made myself a slave to all

To the weak I became weak, to win over the weak.

I have become all things to all, to save at least some.

All this I do for the sake of the gospel,

so that I too may have a share in it.

The word of the Lord.

ALLELUIA

Mt 8:17

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Christ took away our infirmities and bore our diseases.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL
Mk. 1:29-39

Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark

On leaving the synagogue
Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James

and John.
Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever.

They immediately told him about her.

He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up.

Then the fever left her and she waited on them.

When it was evening, after sunset,

they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.
The whole town was gathered at the door.

He cured many who were sick with various diseases,

and he drove out many demons,

not permitting them to speak because they knew him.

Rising very early before dawn, he left

and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.

Simon and those who were with him pursued him

and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you."
He told them, "Let us go on to the nearby villages

that I may preach there also.

For this purpose have I come."
So he went into their synagogues,

preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.

The Gospel of the Lord.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Priest: Let us approach with confidence the throne of Divine Mercy and present our petitions to the Lord in the firm assurance that he will hear our prayer as we pray:

LORD, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.

1. For the Holy Father, bishops, priest, deacons and the consecrated men and women, through the Holy Spirit may find the fruits of their ministry in the lives of the faithful. Let us pray.

2. For the civil leaders in our country, may experience Jesus' forgiveness and love with one another and may His faithfulness prevails in their leadership. Let us pray.

3. For the doctors, nurses and all other people who are involved in the healing ministry, may see Jesus in their patients and treat them with reverent care. Let us pray.

4. For the celebration of Pro-Life month, through the help of the Holy Family, may all will create greater awareness to all families in strengthening their love for life. Let us pray.

5. For all the victims of calamities in the country, and the rescuers may receive the grace of hope and be strengthen in faith and love of God. Let us pray.

6. For those who have offered their praises and thanksgiving especially like St. Paul, may see the value of the goodness they have shared to the needy. Let us pray.

7. For the souls of those who have gone ahead of us especially may receive eternal life. Let us pray.

Priest: Lord God, enable us to imitate Jesus "the Man for Others" who bends with compassion over those who suffer in any form. May we learn from him to be close to the brokenhearted and be for them instruments of Your healing love. you who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

Announcements:

January 28, 2024

1. This coming February 14, 2024, is the celebration of Ash Wednesday, we have three masses on this day, the first mass is at 6:00 o'clock in the morning, followed by the mass at 12:00 noon and last mass at 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon, all are invited to attend.

2. In preparation for Ash Wednesday, we encourage all parishioners to submit their old blessed palm to the parish office, for this palms will be use as ashes for the celebration of Ash Wednesday.

3. The St. Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary will initiate a concert in titled KANTA SEMINARISTA, A CONCERT FOR A CAUSE, this coming February 24, 2024 at 8:00 o'clock in the evening to be held at Remase Covered Court, Catalunan Grande, Davao City. Tickets are available at the parish office, sold at 500 pesos.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.