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Left to right: ARCWP Priests: Olga Lucia, Janice Sevre -Duszynska,, Katy Zatsick
Introduction [given after the
“housekeeping” directions] Janice
Welcome on the 25th
anniversary of SOA Watch celebrating our solidarity with our Latin American
sisters and brothers. As the alternative community seeking the Kin-dom, the new
social reality, we gather. Let us celebrate and renew each other in the Spirit
of the God of Newness, in the Freedom of the Living One among us.
Commissioning of Leaders by the Gathering
Leader 1: Since we know that all
baptized are anointed in Jesus, Priest, Prophet, and Shepherd, we are all
ministers of this liturgy. We ask you as the People of God gathered here in one
spirit:
Do you accept us as the ones
you wish to lead this gathering in prayer, reflection and meal this evening?
All: We commission you to this ministry of service.
Response of the Commissioned Leaders: We thank you for your confidence in choosing to have
us lead this prayer. Please pray that we carry out this ministry worthily. (Short pause for
silent prayer)
Opening Song:
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
All loving and wise God,
Creator and sustainer of all reality. You are the ground of our being and the
source of our hope. Holy One—like Hosea, Jeremiah and Jesus—we cry out against
indifference and numbness to human suffering and all creation. Awakened to your
alternative consciousness, we witness for an end to oppression. We name, we
keen the “hurt, human pain and grief that the dominant royal culture has tried
so hard to repress, deny and cover over.” (Walter Brueggemann, The
Prophetic Imagination)
Fill our hearts with the
confidence you deserve as we continue to stand in solidarity with our sisters
and brothers. AMEN.
LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading
“From Below” by Colombian Judith Bautista, ARCWP (Proclaim English translation)
FROM BELOW
by Judith Bautista, ARCWP
I thank you, Father,
for hiding these things
From the wise and prudent,
and revealing them to the childlike.
- Mt 11: 25
I write from below,
From the sweat and dust,
Where the foundations of your Name may be found
Along with laughter as well as lament.
Your name when the cold at dawn
Makes us freeze,
And earth scorches
Our seedlings in its guts;
Your name when the sun
Lights up the afternoons
And enlivens
The harvest festival;
Your name when wailing
Rips open our dreams
And we grieve the children
robbed from us by war.
Your name in the morning
when the day’s work begins,
while the mother rocks
her child in her arms.
I write from below
where naked skin—
with neither clothing, nor excuses—
smacks more of heaven.
~translation by John P. Wentland
Gospel Acclamation (sung to
the melody of the Celtic Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia,
Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia!
Leader: The word of our God is forever;
God’s is the Word that
is living.
It is
brought to us by our brother Jesus Christ.
All: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Gospel John: 20:
19-31
A reading from the Gospel
according to John.
A: Glory to you, O God.
In the evening of that same day,
the first of the week, the doors
were locked in the room where the disciples were,
for fear of the Temple authorities.
Having said this, the
savior showed them the marks of crucifixion.
The disciples were filled with joy when they saw Jesus, who said to them again, “Peace be with you. As Abba God has
sent me, so I am sending you.”
After saying this, Jesus breathed on them and said,
“Receive the Holy Spirit.
If you retain
anyone’s sins, they are retained.”
It happened that one of the
twelve, Thomas—nicknamed Didymus, or “Twin—was absent when Jesus came. The other disciples kept
telling him, “We’ve seen Jesus!”
Thomas’s answer to them was,
“I’ll never believe without putting my finger in the nail marks and my hand
into the spear wound.”
On the eighth day, the
disciples were once more in the room, and this time Thomas was with them.
Despite the locked doors, Jesus came and stood before them, saying, “Peace be
to you.”
Then, to Thomas, Jesus said,
“Take your finger and examine my hands. Put your hand into my side. Don’t
persist in your unbelief, but believe!”
Thomas said in response, “My Savior and my God!”
Jesus then said,
“You’ve become a believer
because
you saw me.
Blessed are those who have not seen
and
yet have believed.”
Jesus performed many other sign
as well—signs not recorded here—in the presence of his disciples. But these
have been recorded to help you believe that Jesus is Messiah, the
Only-Begotten, so that by believing you may have life in Jesus’ Name.
Short pause
Reader: The Gospel of Jesus
the Christ.
All: Praise to
you, Jesus the Christ!
Reflection: Olga Lucia
Alvarez [Spanish] Read in English by
Janice
Commentary: Fr. Jerry Zawada,
OFM
Blessing with Water
As we receive the gift of water,
reminder of our Baptismal covenant, we seek the Spirit’s renewal and
refreshment to work in life-affirming community for the healing of the wounds
of injustice in solidarity with our Latin American sisters and brothers.
SONG:
General Intercessory Litany
Leader 2: Let us join in
prayer now as we are invited to remember our saints and companions—living and
dead—on this journey, especially those in Latin America.
After each invocation, we
will light a candle to remind us of the luminous presence of these witnesses and
turn over the rain stick to remind us that our solidarity and theirs continues
to resonate with us.
After each invocation, please note the
response.
All you holy children, we pray for you
OR
All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Leader:
Divine Light, Radiant Holy
One, light of all Lights, we remember the saints who are with us and those who
have gone home to God.
Voice 1: Let us remember the
risk-takers, who faced their fears and took action, who sought justice even
though they had to pay a price for it… the six Jesuits, their housekeeper Elba and
her daughter Celina; the four church women of El Salvador, Rutillio Grande,
Aida Escalante of Cinquera, El Salvador, Oscar Romero… (You are invited to shout out other names.)
All: (sung) All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Voice 2: Let us remember the
tens of thousands of unaccompanied children from Central America, and their
families, especially those from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, fleeing
the violence in their countries—a crisis turning public attention to flawed
U.S. border policies and the inhumane treatment of immigrants.
All: (sung) All you holy children, we pray for you.
Voice 3: Let us remember the
46 young Mexican men and their families and all others murdered by the drug
cartels and corrupted officials – remnants of NAFTA/CAFTA.
All: (sung) All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Voice 4: Let us remember the
brave ones who walked through their struggles with hope, who taught us how to
trust and have confidence during our times of sorrow and difficulty… (You are invited to
shout out names)
All: (sung) All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Voice 5: Let us remember
those nameless ones who were tortured and disappeared or those who are being
held in prison. (You
are invited to shout out names)
All: (sung) All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Voice 6: Let us remember the
indigenous of Latin America who struggle to keep their land and way of life.
All: (sung) All you
holy men and women, pray for us.
Voice 6: Let us remember
those who work with the poor and for justice in Latin America, including the
closure of the School of the Americas.
All: (sung) All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Voice 7: Let us remember
those who witness for an end to drone warfare, nuclear weapons and militarism.
All: (sung) All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Voice 8: Let us remember the
great lovers of life, whose humor and enthusiasm lifted our spirits and brought
us joy… (You are
invited to shout out their names)
All: (sung) All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Leader 1: Sacred One, Giver
and Sustainer of life, thank you for the holy ones who are with us. May our
lives model their virtues. May our hearts and actions resonate with their courage.
All: AMEN
Instrumental Music to Accompany the Presentation of
the Gifts
Leader 1: (lifting the bread)
Blessed are you, God of all
creation.
Through your goodness we have
this bread to offer,
which earth has given and
human hands have made.
It will embody for us the
Bread of Life.
All: Blessed be God forever.
Leader 2: (Lifting the cup)
Blessed are you, God of all
creation.
Through your goodness we have
this wine to offer,
Fruit of the vine and work of
human hands.
It will embody for us our
spiritual drink.
All: Blessed be God forever.
EUCHARIST PRAYER
God dwells in you. And
also in you.
Lift up your
hearts Hearts
burning with love, we give them to God
Let us give
thanks to the God of All. We do this in justice and right.
Leader 1: Ever-gentle God,
Jesus washed the feet of the disciples as an example for us. We offer our lives
in service to you and your people. Fill us with the spirit of humility and
love.
All: All loving God, we do well always and everywhere
to give you thanks. In you we live and move and have our being. Each day you
show us your love, your Holy Spirit dwelling within us, giving us the hope of
unending joy. With thankful praise we say:
All: Holy, holy, holy God, Spirit of love and peace!
All of the earth’s abundance reflects Your glory. Highest praise be to You!
Blessed are all who come in the name of our compassionate God. Hosanna in the
highest!
All: O Holy One, you are the fountain of all holiness,
and all creation righty gives you praise. All life, all holiness comes from you
by the working of your Holy Spirit. From age to age, you gather a people to
yourself, so that from east to west a human blessing may be made to the glory
of your name.
Leader 1: (Invites all to
extend hands over bread and cup in blessing)
Therefore, we ask that you
bless our gifts as they become for us the body and blood of Jesus at whose
invitation we celebrate this Eucharist.
All: On the night before he died, Jesus gathered for
the Seder supper with the people closest to him. Like the least of household
servants, he washed their tired and dusty feet, so they would re-member him.
Leader 1 breaks the bread into two pieces as
community prays the following:
All: Returning to the table, he took the Passover
Bread, spoke the grace, broke the bread and offered it to them saying:
Leader 2: Tomad y comed, este es
mi ser verdadero. Take and eat, this is my very self.
(Pause)
Leader 2 lifts the cup as community prays
the following:
All: Then he took the cup of blessing, spoke the
grace, and offered it to them saying:
Leader 2: Tomad y bebed de la alianza renovada por mi vida, derramada
por ustedes y por todas/os para que fuereis libre.
Take and drink of
the covenant made new again through my life,
Poured out for you
and for everyone, so that you might be free.
Whenever you remember me like this, I am among you. (Pause)
All: Loving God, we thank you for blessing us and
beckoning us to you. May all of us who share in the work of your creation be
brought together in unity through your Holy Spirit. You love your human family.
Help us grow in love with all of your children.
We remember our brothers and sisters who have gone
before us and all the saints who have done your will throughout the ages. We
praise you in union with them, and give you glory through Jesus, our brother.
Leaders hold up bread and cup:
All:
Through him, we have learned how to live.
Through him, we have learned how to love.
Through him, we have learned how to serve.
AMEN.
The ministers of communion are invited to
come around the altar and join hands with the leaders extending the connection
with the gathering as all pray together. . .
The Prayer of Jesus
Leader 2: Let us pray
together the prayer of Jesus:
O Holy One, who is within, we celebrate your many
names.
Your wisdom come.
Your will be done, unfolding from the depths within
us.
Each day you give us all that we need.
You remind us of our limits, and we let go.
You support us in our power, and we act with courage.
For you are the dwelling place within us, the
empowerment around us, and the celebration among us, now and forever.
Amen.
(The prayer of Jesus as interpreted by Miriam Therese
Winter)
SIGN OF PEACE
Leader 1: May God’s peace be
with you. Please share a sign of peace with each other.
PEACE SHARING SONG: ??
PRAYER FOR THE BREAKING OF BREAD
As the song continues, the ministers of
communion bring the other cups to the table and prepare them filling them with
wine from the carafes.)
Leaders: Loving God, You call us to live the Gospel of
peace and justice.
All: We will live justly.
Leaders: Loving God, you call
us to be Your presence in the world.
All: We will love tenderly.
Leaders: Loving God, You call us to speak truth to
power.
All: We will walk with integrity in your presence.
COMMUNION
Leader 1: This is Jesus, the Bread of Life. How bless
are we who are called to the table.
All: What we have heard with our ears, we will live
with our lives; as we share communion, we will become communion, both Love’s
nourishment and Love’s challenge.
For those who wish communion with gluten
free bread and grape juice, please proceed to the communion ministers on your
left front side of our worship space.
COMMUNION SONG:
After the communion procession
has finished, the ministers of communion take the remainder to a side table and
wait there to administer the reminder of communion to those who come forward to
consume them after the recessional song is finished.
Announcement: Following
our recessional song, you are invited to the side table to continue communion by
reverently consuming the remainder of the communion bread and cup.
Also please help the PCC planning
community in our planning for next year by completing the evaluation form on the
back page of your worship aid. Thank you.
BLESSING (Invite all to raise
their extended hands in mutual blessing.)
Leader 1: May we see from the
depths of our being the presence of God calling us to bring justice to our
world! All: AMEN.
Leader 2: May we invite the
timid to a life of courageous witness to recognize the living presence of Jesus
in the wounds of our sisters and brothers suffering injustice in Latin America
and other places today! All: AMEN.
SENDING FORTH
Leader 3: Let us go forth
from this place to invite others to touch the wounds of Jesus in our midst and
work together with faith in action. All:
AMEN.
CLOSING SONG:
Acknowledgement: We thank the
Inclusive Catholic Community of Albany, NY for the use of part of the text of this
liturgy.
_______________________________
NEED A PRIEST—woman
or man
If you would like a Eucharist celebrated in your community, here
are some resources:
Janice at rhythmsofthedance@gmail.com
or 859-684-4247.
See the website of the Association
of Roman Catholic Women Priests www.arcwp.org or www.bridgetmarys.blogspot.com
CITI Ministries
[Celibacy is the Issue-Community is the Intention]:
or Judy Lorenz jlorenz@verizon.net or 301-464-5690
FCM [Federation of
Christian Ministries]
Phone: 800-538-8923
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT
Women’s Ordination, contact
WOC: http://www.womensordination.org/programs/chapters-and-local-leaders-network/
(202) 675-1006
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