Sunday at Home | Easter Sunday

Resources

Here you can find this Sunday’s Readings, songs and hymns chosen by our music ministers, Father’s homily, some petitions for us to offer together to God, the Spiritual Communion Prayer and a prayer for during this pandemic. If you are looking for something more, try these resources:

• Our YouTube Channel: This year, St. Joseph the Worker and St. Columbkille are teaming up to broadcast our Triduum services online. We will broadcast the Easter Sunday Mass at 11:00am.
• Archbishop’s Live Broadcast: The Archdiocese will livestream Mass at 9:00am on Easter Sunday with Archbishop Jackels presiding.
• Magnificat: Head over to Magnificat for a full outline of all the prayers and readings for today’s Mass.
• MagnifiKid: This is a resource to serve as a spiritual guide for kids that include activities and explanations for the readings and rituals of Mass.

Opening Song

Alleluia, Alleluia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6N7rBZLRMw)

The Readings

First Reading Acts of the Apostles 10:34a, 37-43

Peter began to speak: “You know of the great event that took place throughout the land of Israel, beginning in Galilee after John preached his message of baptism. You know about Jesus of Nazareth and how God poured out on him the Holy Spirit and power. He went everywhere, doing good and healing all who were under the power of the Devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses of everything that he did in the land of Israel and in Jerusalem. Then they put him to death by nailing him to a cross. But God raised him from death three days later and caused him to appear, not to everyone, but only to the witnesses that God had already chosen, that is, to us who ate and drank with him after he rose from death. And he commanded us to preach the gospel to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God has appointed judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets spoke about him, saying that all who believe in him will have their sins forgiven through the power of his name.”

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 118 – This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCax_5NBJEU)

Second Reading Colossians 3:1-4

Brothers and sisters: You have been raised to life with Christ, so set your hearts on the things that are in heaven, where Christ sits on his throne at the right side of God. Keep your minds fixed on things there, not on things here on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Your real life is Christ and when he appears, then you too will appear with him and share his glory!

Sequence

Christians, to the Paschal Victim Offer your thankful praises! A Lamb the sheep redeems; Christ, who only is sinless, Reconciles sinners to the Father. Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal. Speak, Mary, declaring What you saw, wayfaring. “The tomb of Christ, who is living, The glory of Jesus’ resurrection; bright angels attesting, The shroud and napkin resting. Yes, Christ my hope is arisen; to Galilee he goes before you.” Christ indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining. Have mercy, victor King, ever reigning! Amen. Alleluia.

Gospel John 20:1-9

Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been taken away from the entrance. She went running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and told them, “They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” Then Peter and the other disciple went to the tomb. The two of them were running, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent over and saw the linen cloths, but he did not go in. Behind him came Simon Peter, and he went straight into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there and the cloth which had been around Jesus’ head. It was not lying with the linen cloths but was rolled up by itself. Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in; he saw and believed. (They still did not understand the scripture which said that he must rise from death.)

Homily

Homily for Easter Sunday 2020
 

Prayers of the Faithful

Jesus bestows new life on all who call upon him. We lift our needs and those of our world to God’s merciful kindness.

• For all disciples of the Lord, especially preachers and catechists, may they proclaim the good news of Jesus’ resurrection with fervor and joy. We pray to the Lord. Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For the world, may the light of the risen Christ cover our planet and dispel the darkness of the darkness caused by the worldwide pandemic. We pray to the Lord. Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For those suffering from mental, emotional, and spiritual illnesses, may Christ, the healer bring comfort and hope. We pray to the Lord. Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For all reading this worship aid, let us renew our promises of baptism, may we be strengthened and purified to live as children of light. We pray to the Lord. Risen Lord, hear our prayer.
• For Delores & Werner Sigwarth, Jim Kircher, Ralph Schmerbach and all who have died, that they are raised like Lazarus with Christ in his heavenly kingdom. We pray to the Lord. Risen Lord, hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, your great love has overcome death and the grave. Hear our prayers and answer them according to your holy will. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Preparation Song

Christ Be Our Light (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMkfKXLcm5Q)

Communion

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Communion Song

Taste and See (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcn1-9Fg0WA)

Going Forth Song

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX6SMezVUbA)

A Prayer for During the Pandemic

Holy Virgin of Guadalupe,
Queen of the Angels and Mother of the Americas.
We turn to you today as your beloved children.
We ask you to intercede for us with your Son,
as you did at the wedding in Cana.

Pray for us, loving Mother,
and gain for our nation and world,
and for all our families and loved ones,
the protection of your holy angels,
that we may be spared the worst of this illness.

For those already afflicted,
we ask you to obtain the grace of healing and deliverance.
Hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful,
wipe away their tears and help them to trust.

In this time of trial and testing,
teach all of us in the Church to love one another and to be patient and kind.
Help us to bring the peace of Jesus to our land and to our hearts.

We come to you with confidence,
knowing that you truly are our compassionate mother,
health of the sick and cause of our joy.

Shelter us under the mantle of your protection,
keep us in the embrace of your arms,
help us always to know the love of your Son, Jesus. Amen.