August 21, 2016
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Isaiah 66:18-21
Ps 117
Heb 12: 5-7, 11-13
Lk 13:22-30
1. In the first reading, the Lord says he will “gather nations of every
language” and they will?
2. According to the second reading, what does discipline bring?
3. In the Gospel, Jesus says we should strive to enter through which type of
gate?
August 28, 2016
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29
Ps 68
Heb 12:18-19, 22-24
Lk 14:1,7-14
1. According to the first reading, how should we conduct our affairs?
2. In the second reading, who is the mediator of the new covenant?
3. In the Gospel, what does Jesus say about those who will be humbled?
September 4, 2016
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Wisdom 9:13-18
Ps 90
Philemon 9-10, 12-17
Lk 14:25-33
1. What was today’s homily about? Please list a few key points.
If you do not remember his homily, please summarize one of the mass readings.
Sept 11, 2016
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Ex 32:7-11,13-14
Ps 51: 3-4,12-13,17,19
1Tm 1:12-17
Lk 15:1-32
1.In the first reading while Moses was up on the mountain, what did the people
make for themselves to worship?
2. In the second reading Saint Paul says that Jesus Christ came into the world to
save sinners. Who does he say is the foremost sinner?
3. In the Gospel Jesus tells three parables. In the parable with the sheep; what does
the master do with the lost sheep after he finds it?
September 18, 2016
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Am 8: 4-7
Ps 113: 1-2,4-8
1 Tm 2:1-8
Lk 16:1-13
1. In the first reading, what were the poor traded for?
2. Saint Paul tells us in the first letter to Timothy that there is also one mediator
between God and the human race. Who is this
mediator?________________________.
3. In the Gospel we read about the Dishonest Steward. Jesus tells us that the
person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy
in_________________________.
September 25, 2016
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Am 6:1a, 4-7
Ps 146: 7-10
1 Tm 6: 11-16
Lk 16: 19-31
1. In the first reading, what is Zion’s punishment?
2. The second reading Saint Paul tells Timothy that he should pursue what six
things?
a.________________ b._________________ c. _______________
d.____________ e.________________ f. _______________
3. The Gospel tells us about a man named Lazarus and the Rich Man. Why did
God not allow Lazarus to go back to warn his family?
October 2, 2016
Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2: 2-4
Psalms 95:1-2,6-9
2 Timothy 1: 6-8, 13-14
Luke 17: 5-10
1. In the first reading, what does the Lord instruct the Prophet Habakkuk to do?
2.In the letter to Timothy, Saint Paul tells him to bear his share of hardships for
the Gospel with the strength that comes from
who?_____________________________
3.In the Gospel the apostles ask the Lord a question, what is it?
October 9, 2016
Twenty- Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
2 Kings 5: 14-17
Ps 98: 1-4
2 Tm 2: 8-13
Lk 17: 11-19
1. In the first reading we see Naaman who had leprosy, become cured by plunging
into the Jordan ____________ times at the word of the man of God.
2. In the second reading Saint Paul tells us that if we are unfaithful to God he
remains faithful. Why?
3. The Gospel reading tells us about _________ men that met Jesus. What was
wrong with these men?
October 16, 2016
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Ex 17: 8-13
Ps 121: 1-8
2 Tm 3:14 - 4: 2
Lk 18: 1-8
1. In the first reading, as long as Moses kept his hands raised, what happened?
2. In the second reading Saint Paul tells us that all scripture is inspired by?
3. In the Gospel, What does Jesus say the Son of Man will find when he comes?
October 23, 2016
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Sir 35: 12-14, 16-18
Ps 34:2-3, 17-19,23
2 Tm 4: 6-8, 16-18
Lk 18: 9-14
1. In the first reading, what happens to the prayers of the lowly?
2. In the second reading, Saint Paul says, “I have competed well; I have finished
______________.”
3. In the Gospel two people went to the temple area to pray. Who were they?
October 30, 2016
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Wis 11: 22-12: 2
Ps 145: 1-2,8-11,13-14
2 Thes 1: 11-2:2
Lk 19: 1-10
1. In the first reading, why does the Lord spare all things?
2. In the second reading, what is St. Paul praying for?
3. In the Gospel, what does Zacchaeus do in order to see Jesus? How does Jesus
respond to him?
November 1, 2016
Solemnity of All Saints
Readings:
Rv 7:2-4, 9-14
Ps 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
1 John 3: 1-3
Mt 5:1-12
1. In the first reading, John has a vision of heaven, what does he describe the
angels standing before the throne of God singing?
2. According to the second reading, what can you and I call ourselves?
3. In the Gospel, what does Jesus say will happen to those who are
persecuted?
November 6, 2016
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Mc 7: 1-2, 9-14
Ps 17: 1,5-6,8,15
2 Thes 2: 16-3:5
Lk 20: 27-38
1. In the first reading, what were those imprisoned forced to eat which was in
violation of God’s law?
2. In the second reading Saint Paul says: May the Lord direct your hearts to what?
3. In the Gospel what did the Sadducees deny?
November 13, 2016
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Mal 3: 19-20a
Ps 98:5-9
2 Thes 3: 7-12
Lk 21: 5-19
1. In the first reading what will come for those that “will fear my name?
2. In the second reading Saint Paul is telling the Thessalonians in the letter that if
anyone is unwilling to work then they should not_______________.
3. In the Gospel Jesus says “By your ______________________you will secure
your lives.
November 20, 2016
Our Lord Jesus Christ The King
Readings:
2 Sm 5: 1-3
Ps 122: 1-5
Col 1: 12-20
Lk 23: 35-43
1. In the first reading what did the elders do to David?
2. In the second reading, how does Saint Paul say that peace is made?
3. In the Gospel the second criminal said to Jesus “Jesus, remember me when you
come into your kingdom.” What does Jesus tell him?
November 27, 2016
First Sunday of Advent
Readings:
Is 2: 1-5
Ps 122: 1-9
Rom 13: 11-14
Mt 24: 37-44
1. In the first reading, where does the Word of the Lord come from?
2. In the second reading what does Saint Paul tell us to put on?
3. In the Gospel Jesus tells us that we also must be prepared. Why?
December 4, 2016
Second Sunday of Advent
Readings:
Is 11: 1-10
Ps 72: 1-2,7-8,12-13,17
Rom 15: 4-9
Mt 3: 1- 12
1. In the first reading Isaiah the Prophet is talking about “the root of Jesse” Who
is he talking about?
2. In the second reading Saint Paul tells us “that by endurance and by the
encouragement of the Scriptures we might have _______________.
3. In the Gospel John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and
saying what?
December 8, 2016
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Readings:
Gen 3: 9-15, 20
Ps 98:1, 2-3
Eph 1:3-6, 11-12
Lk 1:26-38
1. What was Adam and Eve’s consequence for being disobedient to God’s
command?
2. In the second reading, St. Paul talks about Christ’s love. What has Christs love
destined us for?
3. In the Gospel, the angel Gabriel meets Mary with a greeting. What prayer do
we say that utters the same words of the angel Gabriel to Mary? Name the
prayer.
December 11, 2016
Third Sunday of Advent
Readings:
Is 35: 1-6a,10
Ps 146: 6-10
Jas 5: 7-10
Mt 11: 2-11
1. In the reading from Isaiah, what are we to tell those whose hearts are
frightened?
2. In the second reading Saint James tells us to make our hearts firm. Why?
3. In the Gospel, John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus with what question?
December 18, 2016
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings:
Is 7: 10-14
Ps 24: 1-6
Rom 1: 1-7
Mt 1: 18-24
1. In the first reading Isaiah tells Ahaz that the Lord himself will give him a sign.
What sign will the Lord give him?
2. In the second reading Saint Paul says that he is a slave of whom?
3. In the Gospel, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him
that Mary will bear a son and he is to name him Jesus. Why?
Dec. 25, 2016
The Nativity of the Lord
ANSWER ONLY THE QUESTIONS FOR MASS YOU ATTEND
Readings:
Vigil: Is 62: 1-5
Ps 89: 4-5,16-17,27,29
Acts 13: 16-17,22-25
Mt 1: 1-25
Midnight: Is 9: 1-6
Ps 96: 1-3,11-13
Ti 2:11-14
Lk 2: 1-14
Day: Is 52: 7-10
Ps 98: 1-6
Heb 1: 1-6
Jn 1: 1-18
Vigil:
1.In the first reading Isaiah says but you shall be called
“_______________________”
2. In the second reading Saint Paul is preaching in the synagogue in Antioch and
he tells the people that John the Baptist said he was not worthy to do what for the
one coming after him?
3. In the Gospel Saint Mathew lists the genealogy from Abraham to whom?
Midnight:
1. In the first reading Isaiah tells us that the people who walked in darkness have
seen what?
2. In the second reading Saint Paul tells us that the grace of God appeared, saving
all and training us to do what?
3. In the Gospel the angel said to the shepherds “And this will be a sign for you.
What was the sign?
Day:
1. In the first reading Isaiah says “all the ends of the earth will behold what?
2. In the second reading Saint Paul says that in times past God spoke through the
prophets; in these last days he has spoken through whom?
3. In the Gospel of John, he says that the word was made what?
January 1, 2017
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
Readings:
Nm 6: 22-27
Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
Gal 4: 4-7
Lk 2: 16-21
1. In the first reading, who is the Lord talking to?
2. In the second reading Saint Paul tells us that “as proof that you are sons, God
sent the _________________________________ into our hearts.
3. In the Gospel, the shepherds went in haste to where?