Mass of Thanksgiving - November 2020

Liturgies at Resurrection College Prep continue to be pre-recorded and shared with the school community, due to COVID precautions. We miss being together for all of these worship services, but especially our November 2020 Mass of Thanksgiving, honoring our scholarship donors and recipients.

The liturgy was celebrated by Father Robert Carlton, with readings by two student lectors and a special reflection by scholarship recipient Kiera Figueroa.  We deeply appreciate all of the scholarship donors who continue to support the education of young women at Resurrection. 

On behalf of Resurrection College Prep High School, we thank you for your support and look forward to when we can celebrate in person together again.

Mass of ThanksgivingWelcome - Julia Dombrowski, Manager of Events & Annual Fund
Celebrant - Fr. Robert Carlton
Lectors - freshman Mary Moroko and senior Carson McGrath
Reflection – junior Kiera Figueroa

Scripture Readings First Reading: Sirach 50:22-24
Read by freshman Mary Moroko 

And now, bless the God of all,
who has done wondrous things on earth;
Who fosters people's growth from their mother's womb,
and fashions them according to his will!
May he grant you joy of heart
and may peace abide among you;
May his goodness toward us endure in Israel
to deliver us in our days.

The Word of the Lord. 
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Responsorial Psalm: Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11
Read by freshman Mary Moroko 

I will praise your name forever, Lord.
Every day will I bless you,
and I will praise your name forever and ever.
Great is the LORD and highly to be praised;
his greatness is unsearchable.

R. I will praise your name forever, Lord.

Generation after generation praises your works
and proclaims your might.
They speak of the splendor of your glorious majesty
and tell of your wondrous works.

R. I will praise your name forever, Lord.

They discourse of the power of your terrible deeds
and declare your greatness.
They publish the fame of your abundant goodness
and joyfully sing of your justice.

R. I will praise your name forever, Lord.

The LORD is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and of great kindness.
The LORD is good to all
and compassionate toward all his works.

R. I will praise your name forever, Lord.

Let all your works give you thanks, O LORD,
and let your faithful ones bless you.
Let them discourse of the glory of your Kingdom
and speak of your might

R. I will praise your name forever, Lord
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Gospel Reading: Luke 17:11-19
Read by Fr. Robert Carlton 

As Jesus continued his journey to Jerusalem,
He traveled through Samaria and Galilee.
As he was entering a village, ten persons with leprosy met him.
They stood at a distance from him and raised their voices, saying,
"Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!"
And when he saw them, he said,
"Go show yourselves to the priests."
As they were going they were cleansed.
And one of them, realizing he had been healed,
returned, glorifying God in a loud voice;
and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him.
He was a Samaritan.
Jesus said in reply,
"Ten were cleansed, were they not?
Where are the other nine?
Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?"
Then he said to him, "Stand up and go;
your faith has saved you."

The Gospel of the Lord. 
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Prayers of the Faithful 
Read by senior Carson McGrath 

For the Catholic Church, for Francis our pope, Blase our bishop, and for all bishops, priests, and deacons. We pray to the Lord:
Lord Hear our Prayer 

For the leaders of the world, that they would work together to promote peace and justice. We pray to the Lord: 
Lord Hear our Prayer

In thanksgiving for the Sisters of the Resurrection and  the Christian Brothers of the Midwest, for their visions and commitment to education, and for providing young women with the opportunity to  develop their God-given talents. We pray to the Lord
Lord Hear Our Prayer

In thanksgiving for all scholarship donors and those who give to our school. That they might feel our appreciation and gratitude for their giving. We pray to the Lord: 
Lord Hear Our Prayer

In thanksgiving for all the blessings in our lives, especially our families, our homes,  friends, and school community. We pray to the Lord:
Lord Hear Our Prayer

For all people who have been affected by Covid-19. Bring them consolation and comfort. We pray to the Lord: 
Lord Hear Our Prayer

For those who are sick, suffering in anyway, or who have passed away. We pray to the Lord:
Lord Hear Our Prayer

For our own needs and intentions, that we recall now in our hearts. We pray to the Lord: 
Lord Hear our Prayer