Third Sunday of Easter Year A

Introit
Let all the earth cry out to God with joy; praise the glory of his name; proclaim his glorious praise. Alleluia Ps. 65(66): 1-2 [Roman Missal (Sacramentary)]

Iubilate Deo omnis terra, alleluia: psallmum dicite nomini eius, alleluia: date gloriam laudi eius, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Ps. Dicite Deo, quam terribilia sunt opera tua, Domine! in multitudine virtutitis tuae mentientur inimici tui.  Ps. 65(66): 1, 2, 3 [Graduale Romanum, pp. 219-220]

Choose one of the Entrance Antiphons and its psalm from either of the two Easter Season Mass Suites [GS. pp. 165-177] [BFW,106- 115] especially # 2.

1. Ego sum pastore bonus / I am the good shepherd  with Psalm 22(23)
or
2. Cantate Domine, canticum novum / Sing a new song unto the Lord with Psalm 97(98)

First Reading: Acts. 2: 2:14, 22b-28
It was impossible for Christ to be held in the power of death. [Roman Missal (Lectionary)]

Between the Readings

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 16(17): 2+5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 (R. 11)
R. Lord, you will show us the path of life. ~Or~ R. Alleluia ( 2 or 3 times) [Roman Missal (Lectionary)] CBWIII 94

Gradual: Luke 24: 35
Ant. Alleluia  Ps. Cognoverunt discipuli Dominum Iesum in fractione panis. [Graduale Romanum, pp. 220]

Choose one of the Alleluia Psalms 1  from either of the two Easter Season Mass Suites [GS. pp. 165-177] [BFW,106- 115]
Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus / Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good  Ps. 106(107)1,
With a:  vss 4-9, or b:  vss. 17-22

Second Reading: 1 Peter 1: 17-21
You were ransomed by the precious blood of Christ, the Lamb without defect or blemish. [Roman Missal (Lectionary)]

Pre-Gospel
Ant. Alleluia R. Alleluia Vs. Lord Jesus, make your word plain to us; make our hearts burn with love when you speak. Cf Luke 24: 32 [Roman Missal (Lectionary)] CBWIII 94 ii

Ant. Alleluia R. Alleluia Vs. Oportebat pati Christum , et resurgere a mortuis, et ita intrare in gloriam suam.  Luke 24: 46 [Graduale Romanum, pp. 220-221]

Choose one of the Alleluia Psalms 1I or Antiphon Alleluias with its own verses from either of the two Easter Season Mass Suites [GS. pp. 165-177] [BFW,106- 115]

Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus/ O give  thanks to the Lord, for He is good Ps. 106(107): with a: Vss 1, 10-16 or  b: vss. 1, 8, 9, 16, 22, 32 , or  c: vss 23-32

Gospel: Luke 24: 13-35
The disciples recognized the Lord when he broke bread with them. [Roman Missal (Lectionary)]

Offertory Antiphon
There is no official English translation of the Offertory Antiphon in the current Missal Roman (Sacramentary)]

Lauda anima mea Dominum: laudabo Dominum in vita mea: psallam Deo meo, quamdiu ero, alleluia. Ps. 145(146):2 [Graduale Romanum, pp. 221]

Choose one of the Offertory Antiphon with its Psalm from either of the two Easter Season Mass Suites [GS. pp. 165-177] [BFW,106- 115] especially #2

1. Ad te de luce / For you I watch  Ps. 62(63): 1 Vs. 1-4
2. Iubilate Deo in voce / Cry out to God with a joyful voice  Ps. 46(47): 1b, vs  1-4, 6

Communion Antiphon
The disciples recognized the Lord Jesus in the breaking of bread, alleluia. Luke  24: 35 [Roman Missal (Sacramentary)]

Surrexit Dominus, et apparuit Petro, alleluia Luke 24: 34 [Graduale Romanum, pp. 202]
Verses from Psalm 117(118) as on Easter may be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.

Choose one of the Communion Antiphons with its Psalm from either of the two Easter Season Mass Suites [GS. pp. 165-177] [BFW,106- 115]

1. In Galilaea /  In Galilee ...Mark 16: 7; Ps. 15(16): 1-2, 5-11
2. Cantate Domino, et benedice nomini eius / O Sing to the Lord and bless his name...  Ps. 95(96): 2 vs 1, 3, 6-13


Mass Setting
Mass of the Holy Spirit (Isele)
Parish Mass (Togni)
Missa in Tempore Paschali (Dominicis) [Graduale Romanum, pp. 710-715]
Jubilate Deo [CBWIII various Pages]

Choral Music
Acclaim Our God [JE Brown] 
The Lord is My Shepherd [Villiers] 
Cantate Domine [Praetorius]   for more on this psalm see last week's Choral Music Suggestions
O Give Thanks [Wesley] 
Lauda Anima Mea [Griesbacher] 
Benedicam Dominum [Lasso]  

Other Appropriate Hymns 
Let All the Earth Cry Out to the Lord [Psalm 66, The Grail; S. Warner] CBWIII 589
My Shepherd Is the Lord [Psalm 23, The Grail; Gelineau] CBW III 606
The Lord, My Shepherd, Rules My Life [ Psalm 23, C M Idle; CRIMOND] CBWIII 489
The Lord's My Shepherd [Psalm 23, Scottish Psalter; CRIMOND] CBWIII 488
O Jesu, Joy of Loving Hearts [ Jesu, dulcis Memoria, anon; FULDA, Walton] CBWIII 654
Christians, Lift Up Your Hearts [ J E Bowers, SALVE FESTE DIES, R V Williams] CBWIII 585
That Easter Day With Joy Was Bright [ Claro Paschali Gaudio, Neale; LASST UNS ERFREUEN, RV Williams] CBWIII 392
God, My God, You I Crave [ Psalm 63, ICEL; G. Black] CBWIII 658