Introduction Leader: People from various cultures are being baptized, confirmed and receiving First Communion at Mary Queen this Easter. During Lent, we prepare to become one family with them.
Opening Prayer - Galatians 3:27-29 All: Uniting God, Maker of families, you have called many difference faces to be in your house. Lead us to make a home with the diverse people you have called to be members of our parish family. We pray in Jesus’ name through the Spirit of unity. Amen.
Reader: A Reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Galatians
1. Do you have relationships with parishioners whose native language is different than your own?
2. Have you ever attended a bilingual Mass at any parish?
3. Share your reflections on your experiences or lack thereof.
Response (Psalm 122)
Side 1 I rejoiced when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
Side 2 And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem.
Side 1 Jerusalem, built as a city, walled round about.
Side 2 There the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD,
Side 1 As it was decreed for Israel, to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
Side 2 For the peace of Jerusalem pray: “May those who love you prosper!
Side 1 May peace be within your ramparts, prosperity within your towers.”
Side 2 For the sake of my brothers and friends I say, “Peace be with you.” All: For the sake of the house of the LORD, our God, I pray for your good.