first sunday of advent: cycle b - the liturgy...

FIRST READING: 2 Sam 7:1-5,8b-12, 14a, 16 I have been with youwherever you went, and I have de-stroyed all your enemies beforeyou. And I will make you famouslike the great ones of the earth.RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps. 80 “God of hosts, bring us back;let your face shine on us and weshall be saved.”SECOND READING: 1 Cor. 1: 3-9 “The revelation welooked for, Christ Jesus our Lord.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Ps. 85: 8 “Lord, let us see yourkindness, and grant us your salva-tion.”GOSPEL: Mk. 13: 33-37“Stay awake! You never knowwhen the Lord will come.”

SCRIPTURAL TOPICS: atten-tiveness; kindness of God; salva-tion; nearness of the Kingdom;light of God.

FOCUS: “Stay awake for youknow not when the master of thehouse returns.” Death can comesuddenly and unexpectedly. Beready to be in the presence of God.

REFLECTION: “Don’t imaginethat if you had a great deal of timeyou would spend more of it inprayer. Get rid of that idea! Againand again God gives more in amoment than in a long period oftime, for his actions are not mea-sured by time at all.”

St. Theresa of Avila

“Three things are necessary for thesalvation of man: to know what heought to believe; to know what heought to desire; and to know whathe ought to do.” St. Thomas Aquinas

APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: The mood of theliturgy in Advent is one of anticipa-tion and preparation. We preparefor the anniversary of Our Savior’sbirth, we prepare for the SecondComing, and we prepare to seeGod.

Sprinkling rite orPenitential rite: Third form with sec-ond set of sample invocationsSample General Intercessions:My brothers and sisters, as we preparefor the coming of Christ let us thank Godfor his mercy. In Jesus, the face of Godhas illuminated us and we have beensaved from death:• For the Holy Church of God, may weremain attentive and awake to the needsof all people;• For those who work for peace andmercy, may our vigilance be strength-ened;• For those in positions of authority, thatthe Lord Jesus will guide them to seekgood for all humankind;• For all those deprived of freedom be-cause of what they believe or what theyare, that our mercy will deliver themfrom oppression;• For our parish and local community,that Christ will find us watchful andready at his coming;• For each of us here, may we all be readyfor God with a clean soul and a heart fullof love.By placing emphasis on the memo-rial acclamation and the Lord’sPrayer we bring to mind the eschato-logical element in the liturgy.

Memorial acclamation: 2nd or 3rdThe Lord’s Prayer: See fourth sampleinvitation to prayerPrayers over the people: First or sixteenth orSolemn Blessing in Advent

R.C.I.A. To live in the constant light of thegospel, is to be ready to see God. Onthe day of judgement our money,our intelligence, our social standingwill be of no importance, only howwe have loved. Belief in the Second Coming re-veals our deep yearnings and aspi-rations for love and fulfillment, forall to be complete. The Second Com-ing will be a time when God will berevealed to us completely, andhenceforth, we will be with Him for-ever and ever.

Children's Liturgy of the Word· What is it like to wait for somethingreally special, something that youcan't wait to receive?Waiting is a difficult pastime.Christmas is something we wait forduring Advent. We also wait forJesus in a different way. We awaithis return into our lives, into ourhearts and into our minds. We waitfor him to return in person at theend of time.· What does the gospel say abouthow and why we should wait?_____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSAdvent Gathering (Cooney) GCI Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say VAO, W&S, WCHIn the Day of the Lord (Ridge) BB, JSJerusalem, My Destiny (Cooney)BB,G2, GCJesus, My Everything (Maher) S&SLood to the One VAO, W&S______________________________________________________________________________

HISPANIC HYMNSAbranse los Cielos CAN, CPD, FYCEres El Camino CEL, CPD, FYCMarana Tha! CEL, CPDOh Dios, Restáuranos (Alonso) SSPastor de Israel (Taulé) FYC 222Señor, Restáuranos (Sosa) FYC 223Ven, Salvador CAN, CPD, FYCVen, Señor CAN, CEL, CPD, FYCSALMO: SRyA 217 (Suarez)_______________________________________

SONG SUGGESTIONSGATHERING SONG:A Mighty Fortress BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GC, GPC, JS, PMB, RS, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WPA Season of Light (Lisicky) GC, SM, W&S, WCHA Voice Cries Out (Joncas) BB, JS2, RSAdvent Gathering (Cooney) G2, GC, RSMaranatha! Alleluia! (Berthier) GC, GTR, TAIZE, WPPeople, Look East BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, HM, JS2, PMB2, SM, WCH, W&S, WPCome Now, Almighty King BB/MI, GC, G2, JS2, WPCome to Set Us Free (Farrell) BB/MI, CCH, GC,GTR, JS2Come, O Lord (Dameans) BB, GPC, JSCome, Thou Savior of Our Race CCH, SS, WPGod Is Working His Purpose Out SS, W3-50God of Hosts, Bring Us Back PSL 2, SSGlory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) BB/MI, CCH, GP, GPC, GTR, GC, JS, W&SLet the Heavens Be Glad (Feiten) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GTR, JS2Let the Valleys Be Raised, BB/MI, GP, JS

First Sunday of Advent: Cycle B

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LITURGY OF THE WORDFirst Reading:__________________________________________________Responsorial Psalm:__________________________________________________Second Reading:_______________________________________________Gospel Acclamation:__________________________________________________Gospel:__________________________________________________Homily:__________________________________________________General Intercessions:__________________________________________________

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTPreparation of the Gifts:__________________________________________________Preface Dialogue/Eucharistic Prayer:__________________________________________________Holy, Holy, Holy:__________________________________________________Memorial Acclamation:__________________________________________________Great Amen:__________________________________________________The Lord's Prayer:__________________________________________________Lamb of God:__________________________________________________Communion Song:__________________________________________________Song of Praise:__________________________________________________

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Let the King of Glory Come (Joncas) BB, GPCOMP, JS2, S&SO Come, Divine Messiah BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, PMB, SM, SS, W&S,WCH,WPO Come, O Come, Emmanuel BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GPCOMP, JS2, PMB2, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WPOn the Day I Called You (Cooney) BB/ MI, GP2, JS2Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) BB/MI, GP, GPCOMP, JS2, W&SThe King Shall Come (Joncas) BB, CCH, GPCOMP, PMB2, SM, W&S, WPThe King Shall Come (Mattingly) PMB2, SM, W&SWake, Awake CBW III, JS2, PMB2, SM, SS, W&S, WCH

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Lord, Make Us Turn to You (Haugen/Isele) CBW III, GC, GC2, RSLord, make us turn to you (Parr) PSNLord, make us turn to you (Joncas) MJPPs 80: Vineyard of the Lord (Keil)BB, JS2Psalm 80: Lord, make us turn to you (Guimont) CCH-478, LP, RS-108Lord, make us turn to you (Smith) PARMPsalm 80: Lord, make us turn to you (Schiavone) ALP, JSPsalm 80: Lord, make us turn to you (Marcus) MSM 80-721

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:Awake, Awake, Fling Off the Night CBW III, SS, W&SCanticle of Zechariah (Quinn/Joncas) PMB2, SM, W&S, WCHCenter of My Life (Inwood) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GTR, JS2Come, O Long Expected Jesus BB, CCH, SS, W&S, WPFrom Thy Throne, O Lord (Proulx) G-2404Herald In the Desert, from The Advent of our God (Hansen) 9216 OCPLift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates BB, HM, JS2, SS, WPMaranatha! Alleluia! (Berthier) GC, GTR, TAIZE, WPO Antiphons (Dameans) BB, GPC, JSO Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide (Olien) G-3192Prepare the Way of the Lord (Berthier) RS, TAIZE II, WPProclaim the Joyful Message PMB2, SM, SS, W&SPsalm 25: I Will Wait For You (Hansen) BB, JS2, 9141 OCPSearch for the Lord (Inwood) BB, JS2, 9287 STMSound the Trumpet (Englert) PMB2, W&S, 7947 WSStir Up Your Power, O Lord (MacMillan) 8611 PPMOThe Coming of Our God BB, CCH, JS2, SSThe Day is Near (Huijbers) BB, GC, G2, GTR, JS2The Steadfast Love (Foley) BB, GPCOMPWait for the Lord (Berthier) CBW III, CCH, GC, G2, GTR, RS, TAIZE

COMMUNION:Advent Carol (Powell) 11-2408Abba! Father! (Landry) BB/MI, GP, GPC, JSCity of God, Jerusalem (Idle) RSCome, Lord, and Tarry Not WPCome, O Come (Cromie) 312-41077Dear Maker of the Starry Skies CVH, PMB, SS, W&SI Long for You (Dameans) BB, GC, GP, GPC, JSJustice Shall Flourish (Marchionda) SM, W&S, WCHLet There Be Peace on Earth BB/MI, GPCOMP, JS2, PMB2, W&S, WCHLet Us Go to the Altar (Schutte) BB/MI, GP2, JS2Lord, Make Us Turn to You CCH,GC,GTRLord of All Hopefulness BB/MI, CVH, CCH, GPCOMP, JS2, S&S, WCH, WPLo! He Comes (Leaf) 11-2191Who Has Known (Foley) CBW III, JS2You Are All We Have (O'Brien) GC-505Ye Heavens, Open from Above W&SWe Live a Mystery (Connelly) CCH, GC, GTR, W&S

SONG OF PRAISE:Advent Candle Song (Clyde) 11-2408Canticle of Zechariah (Mudd) PMB2, WCHThe Cry of the Poor (Foley) BB/MI, GC GP, GPCOMP, GTR, JS2, S&S, W&SGod of Abraham (Farrell) BB/MI, GC, JS2,How Great Thou Art (Hine) ACH, BB, CCH, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, JS2, PMB2, RS, S&S, W&S, WCHThe Isaiah Song (Ward) SM, WCH, W&S

CLOSING SONG:City of God (Schutte) ACH, BB/MI, CCH, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS2,RS, W&SCome, Ever Gracious Son of God (Handel) 362-00523Come, Thou Almighty King RS, WPCreator Alme Siderum PMB2, SS, W&S, WCHIsaiah's Song (Baker) 11-0357O Savior Rend the Heavens Wide CVH, SS, W&SO Come, Divine Messiah BB, CBW III, CVH, JS2, PMB2, SS, W&S, WPPeople, Look East BB, CCH, CBW III, CVH, JS2, PMB2, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WPRain Down, Blessings (Forman) G-3198Rejoice, the Lord Is King BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, SS, W&S, WPRise Up, You Heirs of Glory (Leaf) 11- 2541Stay Awake (Walker) BB, JS2Soon and Very Soon BB, G2, GC, LMGMSend Dew, O Clouds PMB2, SS, W&SWake, O Wake, and Sleep No Longer BB, CCH, SS, WPWhen the King Shall Come Again GC, JS, RS, SS, WPWord of God, Come Down on Earth BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, CVH, JS2, PMB2, RS, WPYes, I Shall Arise (Deiss) BB, PMB2, WCH

First Sunday of Advent: Cycle B


FIRST READING: Is. 40: 1-5, 9-11“Make straight in the desert theway of the Lord.”RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps. 85 “Let us see O Lord, yourmercy and give us your savinghelp.”SECOND READING:2 Pet. 3: 8-14 “We wait for newheavens and a new earth.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Lk. 3: 4, 6 “Prepare the way of theLord, make straight his paths: allmankind shall see the salvation ofGod.”GOSPEL: Mk. 1: 1-8“Prepare a way for the Lord.”

SCRIPTURAL TOPICS: Repen-tance; salvation of God; kingdomof heaven; justice and peace.

FOCUS: “Make ready the way ofthe Lord.” The herald cries for us toreform our lives and respond to theword of God.

REFLECTION: The message wepreach is not the wisdom of thisworld but the words of life thatseem like foolishness to theunspiritual man...

“If it is true that sin in a certainsense shuts man off from God, it islikewise true that remorse for sinsopens up all the greatness and maj-esty of God’s love, to man’s con-science.” Pope John Paul II

“Your time here is short, veryshort; take another look at the wayin which you spend it. Every actionof yours, every thought, should bethose of a person who expects todie before the day is out. Then whynot keep clear of sin, instead ofrunning away from death? If youaren’t fit to face death today, it’svery unlikely you will be by tomor-row, and you have no guaranteethat there will be any tomorrow,for you.” St. Thomas à Kempis

Second Sunday of Advent: Cycle B

APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: Introduce the lit-urgy by proclaiming that a voicecries out in the wilderness of ourlives, calling us to harken to God’slove. This is a time of hearing andunderstanding, of seeking and find-ing, of sensing and responding toGod’s presence in our lives. Theprayers of the faithful could focus onour need to level the mountains ofpride and fill in the valleys of fearfrom which injustice springs forth.Penitential rite: Third form with sec-ond set of sample invocationsOpening Prayer: See Alternate

Sample General Intercessions—My brothers and sisters, we are called tomake straight the path to God. Let usabandon pride, which sets us above God,and fear, which doubts God’s promise tous (that we can earn eternal life by lov-ing Him and his creation). Let us ask theLord to guide us on this straight andnarrow path to eternal life:• For our world leaders, that Jesus theChrist enrich them with spiritual gifts;• For all peoples of the world, that hun-ger for peace and love motivate us alltowards action;• For those who suffer from oppression,that Jesus gather and lead them to theFather;• For the aged and infirm who hunger forconsolation, that they receive the joyfulmessage that our God is here among us;• For our families and community whoare trying to straighten the highways ofour lives, that God will bring us all to afuller understanding of how to live theway God wants us to live.

Memorial Acclamation: 2nd or 3rdThe Lord's Prayer: 4th introductionPrayers over the people: First orSolemn Blessing in Advent

R.C.I.A John the Baptist urged people torepent of their sins, to prepare for thecoming of the Lord. How can youstraighten out your life? What areyou engaged in that takes you downa path away from God? Reflect on the need to level the

mountains of pride, arrogance andnarrow-mindedness that are withinus all. God is merciful. Are you merciful?Contemplate the awesome majestyof God’s love.

Children's Liturgy of the Word The readings today speak of mak-ing straight the crooked path. Whatdoes that mean? Well, it means some-thing like this: If you want to be wor-thy to live in heaven with God for-ever, then it would be worthwhile totake a straight path to that goal. Acrooked path would take longer, andit might not ever get you there. Astraight path is living a life of loveand mercy, of honesty and beauty. Acrooked path is living a life of lies,theft, greed, and hatred._____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSAdvent Gathering (Cooney) GCI Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say VAO, W&S, WCHIn the Day of the Lord (Ridge) BB, JSJerusalem, My Destiny (Cooney) BB,G2, GCJesus, My Everything (Maher) S&SLood to the One VAO, W&S______________________________________________________________________________

HISPANIC HYMNSMuéstranos, Señor (Rubalcava) Cantos 68Muéstranos, Señor (Sosa) FYC 226Muéstranos, Señor (Cortez) FYC 225/GP 223/JS 61/Una Voz 198Muéstranos, Señor, Tu Misericordia (Taulé) FYC 227Ven, Salvador CAN, CPD, FYCVen, Señor CAN, CEL, CPD, FYC_______________________________________

SONG SUGGESTIONSGATHERING SONG:A Voice Cries Out (Joncas) BB, JS2, S&SAdvent Gathering (Cooney) CCH, G2 ,GCAwait the Lord with Hope (Hurd) BB, JSAwake, Awake and Greet the Morn RS, WPAwaken, My Heart (Deiss) BB, GP, S&SBehold, the Lord Comes W&S, WCHChrist Is Coming, Prepare the WayLMGMCity of God (Schutte) BB, CCH, GP GC, GTR, JS2, S&S, W&SCome, Light of the World GC2, WCH, W&SCome, O Long-awaited Savior CBW III, PMB2, SM, WCH, W&SCome to Set Us Free (Farrell) BB, CCH, GC, GTR, JS2Come, O Lord (Dameans) BB/MI, CCH, GPC, JSCome, Thou Savior of Our Race GC, WPJustice Shall Flourish (Marchionda) SM, WCH, W&SLet the King of Glory Come (Joncas) BB, GPC, JS

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December 4, 2011

Second Sunday of Advent


O Come, Divine Messiah BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, PMB2, SM, SS, WPO Come, O Come, Emmanuel BB, CCH, CBW III, CVH, GPC, PMB, SS, WPOn Jordan's Bank BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, PMB, JS, SM, SS, W&S, WPPrepare Ye the Way of the Lord LMGMPrepare! The Lord is Near BB, JS2, S&SPrepare the Way of the Lord (Berthier) RS, W3-369Ready the Way (Hurd) BB, JS2, S&SSing a New Song (Schutte) BB/MI, CCH, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS2, RSSing a New Song to the Lord (Dudley- Smith) CBW III, CCH, GC, GTR, RS, WPThe Dawn of Day (Deiss) BB/MI, GP, S&S, WCH, W&SThey Who Do Justice BB/MI, JS2Wake, Awake CBW III, PMB2, SM, W&S

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness (Peloquin) G-2596Psalm 85: Let Us See Your Kindness (Joncas) MJPLord, Let Us See Your Kindness GC, GTRPsalm 85: Let Us See Your Kindness (Hurd) BB, JS2, S&SPsalm 80/85/Luke 1: Lord, make us turn (Haugen) CCH-31, GC-75Psalm 85: Lord, let us see your kindness (Guimont) CCH-481, RS-107, LPPsalm 80: Lord, Make Us Turn to You (Schiavone) ALP, JSPsalm 85: Lord, let us see your kindness (Carroll) RS, WP

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:Await the Lord with Hope (Hurd) BB, JS2Awake, Awake, Fling Off the Night CBW III, SS, W&SBy Name I Have Called You (Landry) BB/ MI, GPC, JSCome, O Long Expected Jesus CCH, WPComfort My People CVH, SSComfort, Comfort, O My People BB, CCH, GC, JS2, S&S, TM, WPCreator of the Stars of Night BB, CCH, CBW III, CVH, RS, SS, W&S, WPIn the Day of the Lord (Ridge) BB, OCPLet the Valleys Be Raised (Schutte) BB, GP, GPCOMP, JS2Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates BB, CCH, SS, WPMaranatha! Alleluia! (Berthier) GC, GTR, TAIZE, RS, WPO Antiphons (Dameans) BB, GPCOMPOn Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry (Monteverdi) G-2834Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord (Moore) G-2880Rorate Caeli 8742 WLPThe Cry of the Poor (Foley) BB/MI, CCH, CBW III, GC, GP, GPCOMP, GTR, JS2, SM, S&S, W&SThe Day is Near (Huijbers) GC, GTR, JS2Wait for the Lord (Berthier) CBW III, CCH, GTR, GC, RS, TAIZE, W&S

COMMUNION:Behold a Virgin Bearing Him PMB2, SSCome to the Water (Foley) BB/MI, CBW

III, GC, GPC, GP, GTR, JSHarvest of Justice GC, GTRI Will Praise You, Lord (Inwood) BB/MI, GC, GTR, JS2Let There Be Peace on Earth BB/MI, CCH, GPC, JS2, PMB, W&S, WCHLo, How a Rose E'er Blooming BB, CCH, CVH, GPC, PMB, SS, W&S, WPPeople of the Night (Haas) CCH, GC, GTRPrepare the Way of the Lord (Berthier) CCH, TAIZE II, SS, WPProclaim the Joyful Message PMB2, SM, W&S, WCHRise Up, Jerusalem (Foley) BB, GP, S&SSavior of the Nations, Come BB, CCH, CVH, JS2, SS, WPSuo-Gan (Guest) 8602 PPMOTake Comfort, God's People PMB2, SM, WCH, W&S, WPTake Comfort, My People (Warner) SM, W&S, WCH 8653 WLPThe Coming of Our God BB, PMB2, S&SThe River Will Rise (Conry) BB, GC, JSWalk in the Reign (Cooney) BB, G2, GCWho Has Known (Foley) CBW III, GP2, JS2

SONG OF PRAISE:Canticle of Zechariah (Mudd) PMB2, SMComfort, Comfort Ye My People (Goudimel) G-2893Herald In the Desert, from The Advent of our God (Hansen) 9216 OCP, S&SLike a Shepherd (Dufford) BB, CCH, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JSLover Us All (Schutte) ACH, BB, JS2My Soul in Stillness Waits (Haugen) GC, GTR, SSThe Isaiah Song (Ward) SM, WCH, W&S

CLOSING SONG:Alleluia! Hurry, the Lord Is Near BB, JS2All People That on Earth Do Dwell BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GC, GPC, JS2, PMB2, RS, SM, S&S, SS, W&S, WCH, WPAll the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, JSBe Light for Our Eyes (Haas) CCH, GC, GTR, G2Come, Promised One (Becker) BB, JS2, 8978 OCPCome, Thou Long Expected Jesus BB, CCH, SM, WPEvery Valley (Dufford) BB, CBW III, GP, GPC, JSGod Is Working His Purpose Out RS, W3Make Straight the Way (Conry) BB, JSO Sun of Justice CCH, SS, WPOut of Darkness (Walker) BB/MI, GC, JS2People, Look East BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, JS2, PMB2, SM, S&S, W&S, WPPrepare the Way of the Lord CCH, SS, W&S, WPPrepare the Royal Highway CVH, SSRain Down, Blessings (Forman) G-3198Send Dew, O Clouds PMB2, W&SSing Out, Earth and Skies (Haugen) CCH, GTR, GC, WCH, W&SSing to the Lord (Dameans) BB, GP, JS2Soon and Very Soon BB/MI, GC, GC2, GP,JS, PMB, RS, SS, WCH, W&SWhen John Baptized by Jordan's River(Dudley-Smith) CCH, SS, WP

FIRST READING: Gen. 3: 9-15, 20“I will put enmity between youroffspring and her offspring.”RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Ps. 98 “Sing a new song to the Lordfor he has worked wonders.”SECOND READING: Eph. 1: 3-6,11-12 “God chose us in Christ be-fore the foundation of the world.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Lk. 1: 28, 42 “Hail Mary, full ofgrace, the Lord is with you; blessedare you among women.”GOSPEL: Lk. 1: 26-38 “Rejoice,favored one, the Lord is with you.”The angel Gabriel comes to Marytelling her to rejoice for she hasfound favor with God. She willbear the Son of God through thepower of the Holy Spirit.

SCRIPTURAL TOPICS: Mary;Rejoicing; Favor with God; Bless-ings; Miracles; Wonders.

FOCUS: “Rejoice, O highly fa-vored daughter! The Lord is withyou.”

REFLECTION: “He who wrote onthe tablets of stone without ironmade Mary with child of the HolyGhost; and He who producedbread in the desert withoutploughing, impregnated the Vir-gin without corruption; and Hewho made the rod to bud withoutrain made the daughter of Davidwithout seed.” St. Augustine

“Mary, give me your Heart: so beau-tiful, so pure, so immaculate; yourHeart so full of love and humilitythat I may be able to receive Jesus inthe Bread of Life and love Him asyou love Him and serve Him in thedistressing guise of the poor.”

Mother Teresa

“Do not be lazy about descending.In the heart is life, and you mustlive there. Do not think that this issomething to be attempted only bythe perfect. No, it is for everyonewho has begun to seek the Lord.”

Theophane the Recluse

“Miracles happen, not in oppositionto nature, but in opposition to whatwe know of nature.” St. Augustine

APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: The word of Godhas special significance in today’sreadings. Mary, bearer of the “Liv-ing Word,” responds to the word ofGod spoken through the angelGabriel. A bold displaying and in-censing of the Holy Books at thegathering rite would be one way todemonstrate reverence for the wordof God. Litanies and mantras toMary as well as appropriate periodsof silence will help to inspire. Intro-duce the profession of faith by citingMary as an example of the power offaith in one’s life.

R.C.I.A. Mary is a role model for Christiansbecause of her faith and acceptanceof God’s will for her. We go throughtimes of confusion and doubt. Attimes we may feel we are plunginginto the unknown and even intodarkness itself. This is why Mary isso important to us. Through faithshe was able to attain extraordinarystature. This is the case with many ofthe church’s saints. They were ordi-nary people called by God to liveextraordinary lives. Say the Hail Mary frequently.You’ll find it helps. A favorite prayerof Catholics for centuries, it is a giftfrom Christ Himself, through thegospels.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word What do you suppose it was likebeing the child of the woman whowas most blessed among women?She must have been a gentle, lovingmother. What must it have been likefor her, being the mother of such anawesome child? Jesus had a large family. His grand-parents were St. Anne and St.Joaquin. He had an uncle and aunt,St. Zachary and St. Elizabeth, and acousin, St. John the Baptist. Andmany others are mentioned in theNew Testament, and in other his-torical books. They lived 2,000 years

ago in what is now Israel. Then itwas a Roman colony. Do a littleresearch and talk about life in thedays of Christ’s childhood._____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSHoly is His NameVAO, W&SI Am for You (Cooney) G-3967, RSSong of Mary (Booth) S&SMy Soul Rejoices (Dameans) BB, GP, GPCSing to the Lord (Eggert) CCH, G-3252Song of Judith VAO, WCH, W&SPSALM: Sing a New Song (Howard) 7150 WLP______________________________________________________________________________

HISPANIC HYMNSBuenos Dias, Paloma Blanca CEL, FYCCanto de Maria CEL, CPDDigo “Si,” Señor GC, RSElevamos Nuestros Cantos CAN, CEL, CPDMe Maria BB/MIMi Virgen Ranchera Ti CEL, CPD, FYCOh Maria, Madre Mia CAN, CPD, FYCOh Santisima CAN, CEL, CPD, FYCSALMO: SRyA 242 (Trevino)Canten al Señor (Alonso) SSEl Señor Revela a las Naciones(Cortés)FYC_______________________________________

SONG SUGGESTIONSGATHERING SONG:A Season of Light (Lisicky) GC, RS, SM, PMB, WCH, W&SAll That is Hidden (Farrell) BB, JS, MIAll the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JSAll Who Claim the Faith of Jesus G2, GCAs Lovely as the Dawn BB/MIBehold a Virgin Bearing Him PMB, SM, WCH, W&SCantai ao Senhor (Bell) G2, GCCanticle of the Turning (Cooney) GC, RSGlory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) BB, CCH, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS, MI RS, WCH, W&SHail, Blessed Lady PMB, W&SHoly Mary, Full of Grace CBW III, W&SImmaculate Mary BB, GC, PMB, SM, WCHI Am for You (Cooney) G-3967, RSI Sing a Maid CCH, GC, G2, GTRIn the Day of the Lord (Ridge) 9889 OCPIn the Lord, I'll Be Ever Thankful (Berthier) CCH, GTR, G2, GC, RSJoy to You PMB, WCHLet Us Go to the Altar (Schutte) BB/MI, GP2, JSMary’s Song (Joncas, Oosterhuis) BB/MI, GPC, W&SMary, Full of Grace BB/MI, HMMary, How Lovely the Light of Your Glory CVH, SM, SS, WPSave Us, O Lord (Dufford) BB, CCH, GP, GPC, JS2, WCHSavior of the Nations, Come BB, CVH, CCH, GC, SS, WPSing a New Song (Schutte) BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS, RS, SM, WCH, W&SSing of Mary BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, JS, PMB, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WP

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CONCLUDING RITEDismissal:__________________________________________________Closing Song:__________________________________________________Postlude:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sing Praise to Our Creator PMB, SM,WCHSing to the Lord (Eggert) CCH, G-3252The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came ACH, CBW III, CCH, SS, WPYou Are God's Work of Art (Haas) G-331, G2-582, GC-810

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Cantai ao Senhor Traditional Brazilian; arr. by John L. Bell G2-365, GC-526, RS-671Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth (Guimont) CCH-492, LPPsalm 98: Sing to the Lord (Guimont) CCH- 773, RS-136, LPPsalm 98: Sing to the Lord a new song - (Carroll) RS-137 2Psalm 98: (Kreutz)10 PSALMSPsalm 98: The Lord Has Revealed (Smith) BB, JS2Psalm 98 (Schiavone) ALP, JSPsalm 98 (Isele) 3 PFCYPsalm 98 (Joncas) MJS, W&SPsalm 98: Sing to the Lord (Parr) PSNSing to the Lord a New Song (Haas/Haugen/Kodner) GC, RS

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:Ave Maria (Arcadelt) CCH, G-1528Ave Maria (Stafford) 8695 WLPHail, Holy Queen (Deiss) BB, GP, PMBHail, Holy Queen CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, SM, S&S, W&S, WCHHail Mary: Gentle Woman BB, GC, GP, GPC, JS, WCH, W&SHighly Favored One CBW IIILitany of Loretto (Hughes) WLPMary’s Song (Rieth) BB/MI, GP2, JSMary’s Song of Praise PMB, SM, WCHMy Soul Magnifies the Lord CVH, GPC, HM, SS, W&SMy Soul Rejoices (Alstott) BB, JS, MIO God, Hear Us (Hurd) BB/MI, JS, S&SO Mary of Promise (Warner) 7851 WLPO Queen of Heaven BB/MI, GC, PMB, WCH, WPRemember Your Mercy, Lord (Inwood) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GTR, JS2, RSShe Will Show Us the Promised One (Jabusch) PMB, WCH, W&SSing to Mary, Mother Most Merciful PMBSong of Judith PMB, VAO, W&S, WCHTell Out, My Soul BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, SS, WCH, WPThe God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky BB, CCHWithin the Vale of Eden (Clemens) 8715 WLP

COMMUNION:All the Ends of the Earth (Joncas) GC, G- 3431Ave Verum CCH, SS, WPBe Not Afraid (Dufford) ACH, BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GC, GP, GPC, GC, GTR, JS, SM, RS, WCH, W&SBlest Are They (Haas) ACH, BB, CCH, CBW III, GC, GPC, GTR, JS, RS, W&SDwelling Place (Foley) CBW III, GC, G2, GP, GPC, JSHow Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place

(Joncas) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GPC, GTRHow Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (Walker) BB/MI, JSLo, How a Rose E’er Blooming BB, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, G2, JS2, MI, PMB, SS, W&S, WPMaranatha—Veni Domine (Berthier) CCH, RS, TAIZE IIMary, Woman of the Promise CBW III, JS, SSMy Soul in Stillness Waits (Haugen) GC, GTR, RSMy Soul Is At Rest (Berthier) CCH, TAIZESomething Which Is Known (Norbet) BB, GP, JSSong of Judith PMB, SM, W&S, WCH

SONG OF PRAISE:Ave Maria, Ave (Lawton) G-5988Faithful Love (Dameans) BB, GPC, JSHow Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place CCH, CVH, GC, PMB, WCH, W&SIn the Lord, I'll Be Ever Thankful (Taize) G2, GC, RSIn the Lord, I Will Be Thankful GTR, GCLo, How a Rose GC, MSM-50-1034Mary Then Said to the Angel (Thompson) 5791 WLPNova, Nova (O'Brien) G-5915Our Lady's Song of Praise PMB, WCHWe Are God's Work of Art (Haugen) CCH, G-3597

CLOSING SONG:All the Ends of the Earth (Haas/Haugen) BB, GC, GTR, MI, RSAll the Ends of the Earth (Hurd) BBAve Maria, God is With You (Chepponis) G-3752Ave Regina Caelorum (Fisher) 312-41433Come to Set Us Free (Farrell) BB, G2, GC, CCH, GTR, JSGreat Is the Lord (Inwood) BB/MI, GC, GP2, JSHail, Maiden Mary PMB, SM, WCHHail, Queen of Heaven CBW III, CCH, GC, SM, W&S, WCH, WP, WP3I Say "Yes," Lord / Digo "Si," Senor CCH, GCImmaculate Mary BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, HM, PMB2, SM, S&S, W&S, WCH, WPLet Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GP, GPC, GP2, JSMighty Lord (Foley) BB, GP, GPCMy Soul Doth Magnify the Lord (Baksa) 352-00398My Soul Magnifies the Lord CCH, CVH, GPC, SSO Sanctissima CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, PMB2, JS2, WCH, WP, WP3Salamu Maria LMGM, SSSing a New Song to the Lord (Bell) CCH, G-4380Sing a New Song to the Lord (Dudley- Smith) CBW III, CCH, GC, GTR, WCH, W&S, WPSing We of the Blessed Mother GC, SS, WPStainless the Maiden PMB2, SM, SS, W&S, WCH

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FIRST READING: Is. 61: 1-2, 10-11“I exult for joy in the Lord.”RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Lk. 2 “My soul rejoices in my God.”SECOND READING:1 Thess. 5: 16-24 “May you all bekept blameless, soul and body, forthe coming of our Lord JesusChrist.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Is. 61: 1 (Lk. 4: 18) “The Spirit of theLord is upon me; he sent me tobring Good News to the poor.”GOSPEL: Jn. 1: 6-8, 19-28“There stands among you, un-known to you, the one who is com-ing after me.”

SCRIPTURAL TOPICS: TheSpirit of God; Good News; Salva-tion; Patience.

FOCUS: “Rejoice, for the Lord isnear!” We, like John the Baptistand the prophets, are calledthrough the Holy Spirit to proclaimGod’s saving presence in our lives.

REFLECTION: “So, brethren,“rejoice in the Lord,” not in theworld. That is, rejoice in the truth,not in the wickedness; rejoice in thehope of eternity, not in the fadingflower of vanity. That is the way torejoice. Wherever you are on earth,however long you remain on earth,“the Lord is near,” do not be anx-ious about anything.”

St. Anthony of Egypt

“For a stalk to grow or a flower toopen there must be time that can-not be forced; nine months must goby for the birth of a human child; towrite a book or compose music of-ten years must be dedicated to pa-tient research. To find the mysterythere must be patience, interior pu-rification, silence, waiting….”

Pope John Paul II

APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: If the sprinklingrite is used, an introduction couldemphasize our need for renewal inorder to rediscover Christ in ourlives.

Penitential rite: Third form withthird set of sample invocationsIntroduce the opening prayer byproclaiming that a voice cries out inthe wilderness to be attentive to theword and actions of God. We tooare commissioned by Christ tobring light to the people in our lives.Sample General Intercessions—Introduction: My brothers and sis-ters, the Lord is near. Let us rejoice:• For the Holy Church of God and forher leaders, that through the HolySpirit, we, the church, may move to-wards a renewal of living in and forChrist;• For all people in all cultures, that theLord bless us all with peace and love;• For all those deprived of freedom toworship, and all who are oppressed be-cause of their holiness, may the messageof Christ, the Good News of God's love,comfort them;• For our families and local community,through the Holy Spirit, may we bringthe Good News of God's presence tothose around us.

Introduce the Lord's Prayer: God“fills the starving with goodthings.” or The Lord's Prayer: See fourthsample invitationSolemn Blessing in Advent orPrayers over the People: 1st or 5th

R.C.I.A. John the Baptist went beyondpreaching a repentance of sins—heproclaimed the coming of a new era,the coming of the Lamb of God, themediator. In this mediator we finda link between us and the eternal.Advent and Christmas are aboutthis link. We are commissioned inbaptism to become prophets, that isto learn how to read the signs of thetimes. In "seeing" we learn to dis-cern our connectedness with Godand what we should do about it. Jesus came to “heal the brokenhearted.” And how can he do that?By his infinite love for us, that’show. Jesus loves us! Jesus is near!Yes, Lord! My God, how I love you!

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Children's Liturgy of the Word Christmas is a great celebration,with lots of good food, presents foreveryone, singing and dancing andhaving a good time. And there isnothing wrong with that. It is a timeof rejoicing, and God wants us torejoice. But we must never forgetwhat it is we are celebrating. We arecelebrating the birth of Jesus, thebringing of the Good News to earth,to us, the Good News that Godloves us and wants us to love himand all his children. The birth ofJesus brought a new kind of love toearth, merciful love, love of God inhis creation._____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSFind Us Ready (Booth) S&SGod Has Chosen Me (Farrell) BB, GP2,S&SLook to the OneVAO, W&SSong of Good News (Jabusch) BB, CBW III, CVH, PMB, SS, W&S, WCHThree Rounds for Advent (Inwood) 5794 WLPWe Wait For You (Booth) S&S

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Abranse los Cielos CAN, CPD, FYCCanten a Dios con Alegria CAN, CPD, FYCCanto de Maria (Sosa) CEL, CPDGP 292Oh Ven, Oh Ven Emanuel CAN, CEL, CPDPreparen el Camino Ti CEL, CPD, FYCSe Alegra Mi Espíritu (Krisman) SS_______________________________________

SONG SUGGESTIONS GATHERING SONG:A Voice Cries Out (Joncas) BB, JS2, S&SAdvent Gathering (Cooney) G2, GCBe Light for Our Eyes (Haas) GC, G2, GTRBless the Feast (Hansen) BB, CCH, G2, GC, JS2Christ Is Coming: Prepare the Way LMGM 10Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus BB, CCH, SS, WPEvery Valley (Dufford) BB, CBW III, GP, GPC, JSGather Us In (Haugen) BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, CCH, GC, GPCOMP, GTR, RS, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WPGreat Is the Lord (Toolan) BB, CCH, JS2In the Lord, I'll Be Ever Thankful (Berthier) G-325, G2-396, RS-703Lord, Come and Save Us (Kendzia) BB, GPCOMP, JS2O Come, O Come, Emmanuel BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GPCOMP, PMB2, W&S, WPCome, O Lord(Dameans) BB, GPCOMP, JS2Enter in the Wilderness SM, W&SRain Down, Blessings (Forman) G-3198Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) BB/MI, CCH, GP, GPCOMP, JS2, S&S








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BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, JS2, PMB2, S&S, WCH, WPThe King of Glory (Jabusch) ACH, BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, JS2, PMB2, RS, S&S, WCH, W&S, WPThe Spirit of God (Deiss) PMB2, WCH

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:My Soul Rejoices (Alstott) BBLuke1: My Soul Proclaims (Toolan) BB, JS2Luke 1: Magnificat (Jones) BB, JSLuke 1: Magnificat (Schiavone) ALPLuke 1: Magnificat (Rubalcava) BB, JSMagnificat (Farrell) BB, JSMagnificat/Canticle of Mary (Joncas) CCH, G2, GC, MJPMagnificat / Luke 1: My Soul Rejoices (Guimont) CCH, LPMagnificat/Canticle of Mary/Luke 1:46-55 (Chepponis) G2, GCMagnificat/Canticle of the Turning (Cooney) G2, GC, RSMagnificat: Holy Is Your Name/Luke 1:46-55 (Haas) GCMy Soul Proclaims (Hughes) CCS 2819

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:Canticle of Zechariah (Quinn/Joncas) PMB2, SM, SS, WCHLet There Be Peace on Earth BB, CCH, GPC, JS, PMB, SM, W&S, WCHMary's Song (Joncas, Oosterhuis) BB/MI, GPCOMP, JS2, SM, S&S, W&SMary's Song (Rieth) BB/MI, JSMy Soul Rejoices (Alstott) BB/MI, JS2My Soul Rejoices (Dameans) BB, GP, GPCOMP, JS2My Soul Magnifies the Lord CCH, CVH, GPCOMP, SS, W&SCome, Promised One (Becker) BB, JS2, 8978 OCPHerald In the Desert, from The Advent of our God (Hansen) 9216 OCPHold Us in Your Mercy: Penitential Litany G2Lord, Come and Save Us CCH, GC, GTROn Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry (Monteverdi) G-2834Patience, People (Foley) BB, GP, GPC, JSPrepare Ye the Way of the Lord (Moore) G-2880The Cry of the Poor (Foley) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS, WCH, W&SThe Day is Near (Huijbers) CCH, GC, GTRWait for the Lord (Berthier) CBW III, CCH, GC, GTR, RS, TAIZE, W&SWe Have Been Told (Haas) ACH, BB, CCH, GC, GPC, GTR, RS, W&S, WCHWhen the King Shall Come Again SS, WPWord of God, Come Down on Earth BB, CBW III, CVH, JS2, PMB2, RS, WP

COMMUNION:Be Not Afraid (Dufford) ACH, BB/MI, CCH, CBW III, GC, GP, GPCOMP, G2, GTR, JS2, RS, WCH, W&SBlest Are They (Haas) ACH, BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GC, GPCOMP, GTR, RSGod In Our Faith (Lisicky) GC, 8537 WSGod of Day and God of Darkness

(Haugen) BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GC, GTR, RS, WCHGood News LMGM, SSHold Me in Life (Huijbers, Oosterhuis) BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GC, GTR, JS2, S&SLift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates BB, CCH, SS, WPMaranatha! Alleluia! (Berthier) CCH, GTR, SS, TAIZE, WPMay We Praise You (Foley) BB/MI, GC, GPC, GP, GTR, JSO Antiphons (Dameans) BB, GPCO Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide (Olien) G-3192Open Our Hearts (Ward) SM, W&S, 7674 WSPrepare the Way of the Lord (Berthier) CCH, SS, TAIZE II, WPSavior of the Nations, Come BB, CCH, CVH, JS2, SM, SS, WPSuo-Gan (Guest) 8602 PPMOWhen the King Shall Come Again CCH, GC, WP

SONG OF PRAISE:Canticle of Zechariah (Mudd) PMB2, SM, W&SCanticle of Zechariah (Quinn) CVH, SS, WCHGo Up to the Mountain (Norbet) BB, GP, JSLong is Our Winter (Ferris) 5853 WLPLord, Come and Show Us the Path of Life GC, GTR, G2Mary's Song of Praise PMB, W&SMy Soul in Stillness Waits (Haugen) GC, GTR, G2Take Comfort, God's People CCH, PMB2, SS, W&S, WP

CLOSING SONG:A Season of Light (Lisicky) CCH, GC, SM, W&S, 7988 WS, WCHAll the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, G2, JSAnd the Father Will Dance (Landry) BB/ MI, GP, GPC, JSAwake, Awake and Greet BB, CCH, GC, WCH, W&SCity of God (Schutte) ACH, BB/MI, CCH, CBW III, GC, GP, GPCOMP, GTR, G2, JS2, RS, S&S, SS, W&S, WCHCome to Set Us Free (Farrell) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GTR, G2, JS2, S&Lord, Come and Save Us PMB2, W&SMy Soul Proclaims (Hughes) CCS 2819Now Is the Time Approaching WCHO Come, Divine Messiah BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, JS2, PMB2, SS, WPO Heavens, Send Your Rain Upon Us CVH, SSOn Jordan's Bank BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, CVH, JS2, PMB2, SM, SS, S&S, W&S, WCH, WPPeople, Look East BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, CVH, JS2, PMB, SS, W&S, WCH, WPPrepare! The Lord is Near BB, JS2Ready the Way (Hurd) BB, S&SThe Voice of God Goes Out CBW III, CCH, SS, WPSend Dew, O Clouds PMB2, SM, W&SWait for the Lord (Berthier) CBW III, CCH, GC, GTR, RS, TAIZE, W&S

FIRST READING: 2 Sam. 7: 1-5, 8-12, 14, 16 “The Lord will make thehouse of David secure for ever.”RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps. 89“I will sing forever of your love, OLord.”SECOND READING: Rom. 16:25-27 “The mystery kept secret forendless ages is now made clear.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Lk. 1: 38 “I am the servant of theLord: may his will for me be done.”GOSPEL: Lk. 1: 26-38“You will conceive and bear a son.”

SCRIPTURAL TOPICS: Mary,Immaculate Conception; Spirit ofGod; Good News.

FOCUS: “You shall conceive andbear a son, and he shall be calledJesus.” Mary’s awesome role asmother of the Son of God is re-vealed as well as the coming of theSon of the Most High.

REFLECTION: “Glory of virgins,the joy of mothers, the support ofthe faithful, the diadem of theChurch, the model of the true Faith,the seat of piety, the dwelling placeof the Holy Spirit.”

Proclus of Constantinople

“Mary was raised to the dignity ofMother of God rather for sinnersthan for the just, since Jesus Christdeclares that he came to call not thejust, but sinners.” St. Anselm

“Seek Paradise lost, in order to singthe praise of Paradise regained.That is all that matters. Everythingoutside and apart from this peace isemptiness. And this peace is notfar, it is almost within your grasp,although you must desire it, and todesire is not so easy. May theMother of God and your GuardianAngel help you!”


APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: Introduce the lit-urgy: The birth of Jesus brings thenew creation that bridges the dis-tance between God and human-

kind. The birth of Jesus enables us allto live forever with God.Opening Prayer: AlternateIntroduce the profession of faithwith the idea that with faith like thatof Mary anything is possible.Sample General Intercessions—An appropriate response to the gen-eral intercession today is “The Lordis with you.”Introduction: My brothers and sisters,rejoice, for nothing is impossible withGod. Let us offer our prayers to God whohas done great things among people:• For people everywhere, that the HolySpirit impregnate our souls with hislove;• For those who work with the poor andsuffering, may we be strengthened inour efforts to be among them;• For those suffering from loneliness andfor those who are dying (that is, all of us),that we recognize God’s presence in ourlives;• For our community and our familieswho welcome Christ into their lives, thatwe may learn to receive God in the poorand suffering of the world;• For each of us, may God’s love for usinspire us to reach for greater heights oflove of God.

Preface: Second for AdventMemorial Acclamation: 2nd or 3rdThe Lord's Prayer: See 4th sampleinvitationPrayers over the people: 3rd orSolemn Blessing in Advent

R.C.I.A. The Old Testament books ofSamuel are included in the books ofKings in older bibles; they concernKing David and the settling of thetribes in what is now Israel, and thebuilding of King Solomon’s Templein Jerusalem. Today’s readings deal with themystery of the incarnation: Whywas it necessary for God to become ahuman being? Not only to show ushow to live, and love, but to be asacrifice to God, a human sacrifice,to make humans sacred.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Jesus coming to earth throughMary shows us once again that Godworks through people. In somepeople it is easy to see God at work,for instance Mother Teresa ofCalcutta. In others it may be harderto see God, but he is there._____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSAt the Name of Jesus S&S, VAOFind Us Ready (Booth) S&SGod Has Chosen Me (Farrell) BB, GP2,S&SGod It Was (Bell) G2, GC, RSLook to the OneVAO, W&SLet Heaven Your Wonder Proclaim (Bell) G2-385, GC-538We Wait For You (Booth) S&S______________________________________________________________________________

HISPANIC HYMNSAtiendeme Hija CAN, CPD, FYCCanto de Maria CCAH, CEL, CPDCantaré Eternamente (Martínez) FYC, UVCantaré Eternamente (Reza) FYC, JSCantaré Eternamente (Krisman) SSDigo “Sí,” Señor RS 722/GC 597/GC2 581_______________________________________

SONG SUGGESTIONSGATHERING SONG:Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus BB, CCH, CBW III, JS, SS, WPCreator Alme Siderum PMB2, SMI Am for You (Cooney) G2, GCI Say "Yes," Lord / Digo "Si," Senor (Pena) CCH, G2, GC, RSImmaculate Mary BB, CCH, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GPC, PMB, SM, SS, S&S, WCH, W&S, WPLet the King of Glory Come GP, JS, BBLet Heaven Your Wonder Proclaim (Bell) G2-385, GC-538Mary's Song (Joncas, Oosterhuis) BB/MI, GPCOMP, JS2, W&SO Come, Divine Messiah BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, JS2, PMB, W&S, WPO Come, O Come, Emmanuel BB, CCH, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GPC, PMB, SM, SS, S&S, WCH, W&S, WPPraise We the Lord This Day BFW, SS, WPSave Us, O Lord (Dufford) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GP, GPC, JSSavior of the Nations, Come BB, BFW, CCH, CVH, SS, TM, WPSing of Mary BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GPC, JS, PMB, RS, SM, SS, W&S, WCHSong of God Among Us (Huijbers) BB/MI, GC, GTR, JS2Song of Good News (Jabusch) BB, CBW III, CVH, JS2, PMB2, S&S, SS, W&S, WCHThe Advent of Our God CBW III, CVH, SSThe King of Glory (Jabusch) ACH, BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, JS, PMB2, RS, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WPThe Lord Is My Light LMGM, SSThe Coming of Our God BB, JS2, PMB2The King Shall Come BB,CCH,GPC,GC,JS

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Fourth Sunday of Advent: Cycle B


RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Forever I Will Sing (Schoenbachler) BB, JSPsalm 89: Forever I Will Sing (Parr) PSNPsalm 89: For ever I will sing (Guimont) ALP, CCH-487, RS-117For ever I will sing (Schiavone) BB, LPFor ever I will sing (Joncas) MJP, W&SFor ever I will sing (Haugen) GTR, G2, GCPsalm 89: The Son of David (Currie) RSFor Ever I Will Sing (Foley) PCY7 29For Ever I Will Sing (Hughes) CCS 2027For Ever I Will Sing (Kogut) PCY10 41For Ever I Will Sing (Kreutz) PMB 157, 564/PRM B4/WC 400/WS

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:All That is Hidden (Farrell) BB/MI, JS2All the Ends of the Earth (Kreutz) BB, JS2All Who Claim the Faith of Jesus (Haugen) GTR, GCAn Angel Came to Nazareth ACH, BFW, SSBe It Done Unto Me (Hurd) BB, JS2Great Is the Lord (Inwood) BB/MI, JS2Canticle of Mary (Joncas) CCH, CVH, GTR, RSCanticle of Mary (Marchionda) PMB2, SM, W&S, WCHCanticle of Our Lady (Vermulst) PMB, W&SCanticle of Zechariah (Quinn/Joncas) PMB2, W&S, WCHCreator of the Stars of Nights (Praetorius) G-2903Dear Maker of the Starry Skies PMB2, SMHail Mary: Gentle Woman (Landry) BB, CCH-416, G2-564, GC-782, JS2King of Glory (Tamblyn) BB, JS2, 7121 STMLitany of Loretto (Hughes) 7985 WSMaranatha! Come Lord Jesus (Warner) 7221 WLPO Mary, of All Women PMB2, WCHO Queen of Heaven BB/MI, JS2, PMB2, RS, WCH, WPPsalm 25: I Will Wait For You (Hansen) JS2, 9141 OCPShe Will Show Us the Promised One (Jabusch) PMB2, WCHThe Day is Near (Huijbers) BB, GC, GTR, RSThe King Shall Come (Jones) SM,W&S,WCH

COMMUNION:At the Name of Jesus AF-33-99-163, BB/MI, CCH, CBW III, CVH, JS2, W&S, WCH, WPAve Verum (Mozart) HL-28903Ave Verum CVH, SS, WPCreator of the Stars of Night BB, BFW, CCH, CBW III, CVH, SS, W&S, WPGabriel's Message (Jackson) 8803 PPMOGod In Our Faith (Lisicky) SM, WCH, 8537 WSHow Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (Joncas) BB/MI, GPCOMP, GC, GTRHow Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (Walker) BB/MI, GP2, JS2Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming BB, CCH, CVH, GPCOMP, JS2, PMB2, WPLord, Receive Your Servant SM, WCHMagnificat / Luke 1: My Soul Rejoices (Guimont) CCH

Magnificat / Canticle of Mary / Luke 1:46- 55 (Chepponis) G2, GCMagnificat / Canticle of the Turning (Cooney) G2, GC, RSMy Soul Gives Glory GTR, SS, WPMy Soul Magnifies the Lord BB, CVH, BFW, GPC, SSMy Soul in Stillness Waits (Haugen) CCH, GTR, RSMy Soul Is At Rest (Berthier) TAIZE IIOstende Nobis Domine (Berthier) TAIZESion, Sing (Deiss) RSSomething Which Is Known (Norbet) BB, GP, JS2The Lord Is My Light (Berthier) TAIZE IIThe Lord Is My Light (Kreutz) PSALMSWhen Came in Flesh th'Incarnate Word (Guest) 8602 PPMO

SONG OF PRAISE:Gabriel's Message MSM-55-9825God It Was (Bell) G2, GC, RSHow Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place CVH, PMB2, SSI Sing of a Maiden (MacMillan) 8804 PPMOJesu, Son Most Sweet and Dear (Spearing) 8805 PPMOLo, a Virgin Shall Be with Child (Morales) 1635 WSTake, Lord, Receive (Foley) BB/MI, GP, GPC, GP2, JS

CLOSING SONG:A Season of Light (Lisicky) GC, SM, W&S, WCH, 7988 WSAll the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JSAll the Ends of the Earth (Haas/Haugen) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GTR, RSAll the Ends of the Earth (Hurd) BB/MI, JSBehold a Virgin Bearing Him PMB2, SMO Jesus, Bless Us (Franck) 11-2432Hills of the North, Rejoice SS, WPCanticle of Zechariah (Mudd) PMB2Come to Set Us Free (Farrell) BB/MI, GC, CCH, GTR, JS2Creator of the Human Race SM, W&SCreator of the Stars of Night BB, CBW III, CVH, SS, W&S, WPGreat Is the Lord (Toolan) BB/MI, CBW III, GP2, JS2Hail, O Favored One (Schalk) 11-2565Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GP, GPCOMP, JS2, S&SLet Heaven Your Wonders Proclaim (Bell) G2-385, GC-538O Come, Divine Messiah BB, CBW III, CVH, PMB, WPPeople, Look East BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, PMB2, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WPSend Dew, O Clouds PMB2, SMThe Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came ACH, CBW III, SS, WPTota Pulchra Es Maria (Palestrina) 312- 42008We Have Been Told (Haas) ACH, BB/MI, CCH, GC, G2, GPCOMP, GTR, RS, SM, SS, W&S, WCH

FIRST READING: Is. 62: 1-5 “The Lordtakes delight in you.” No longer willyour name be forsaken, but you shall becalled “My Delight.”RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps. 89I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord.SECOND READING:Acts 13: 16-17, 22-25 “Paul spoke ofChrist, the son of David.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:“Tomorrow the wickedness of the earthwill be destroyed: the Savior of theworld will be our king.”GOSPEL: Mt. 1: 1-25 “A genealogy ofJesus Christ, son of David.”

SCRIPTURAL TOPICS: Emmanuel;Son of David; love of God; Savior of theWorld.

FOCUS: The virgin will conceive andgive birth to a son and they will call himEmmanuel.

REFLECTION: “It is a mistake for areligion to reduce itself to history andscience. Religion is mystical knowledgeof the divine, it is seeking to lead thespiritual life. It is beyond history andscience.” Sr. M. Agnita

SUGGESTED PREFACE/PRAYERSELECTIONS:Opening Prayer: See alternatePreface: See second preface for ChristmasEucharistic Prayer: Roman Canon withthe proper commemorations for ChristmasThe Lord’s Prayer: See first introductionPrayers over the people : Fourteenthor Solemn Blessing for Christmas_____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSA New Song (Howard) 7150 WLPAll the Ends of the Earth (Fisher) S&SAngels Come in Celebration (Smith) S&SBefore the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) CCH, G-4381God It Was (Bell) G2, GC, RSOf the Father's Love Begotten (Connolly) 8679 WLP, VAORise Up Shepherd and FollowWCH, W&SPSALM: Ps. 89: Forever I Will Sing (Schoenbachler) BB/MI, GP2, JS2, S&S______________________________________________________________________________

HISPANIC HYMNSHoy a la Tierra CAN, CPD, FYCNoche de Paz CEL, CPD, FYCNunca Suenan las Campanas CPD, FYCOh Pueblecito de Belen CAN, CEL, CPDPastorcitos del Monte CEL, CPD, FYC CAN, CEL, CPDPaz a la Tierra CAN, CPD, FYCVenid, Fieles Todos CAN, CEL, CPD, FYCSALMO: Sal. 89 SRyA5 (Florian)Cantaré Eternamente (Martínez) FYC

GATHERING SONG:A Christmas Gloria (Gibson) BB, JSA Child Is Born (Norbet) BB, GP, CBW III, CVH, PMB2, S&S, W&S, WCHA Stable Lamp Is Lighted (Haugen) GC, GTR, G-3805Awake, Awake and Greet the New Morn (Haugen) G2, GCCity of God (Schutte) ACH, BB, CCH, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, JS, RS, W&S,WCHCome, Holy Babe (Nichols) G-2641, GCCome Weal, Come Woe (Foley) G-5229Cry Out with You and Gladness BB, PMB2, JS2, SM, WCH, W&SGathering Rite: O Come All Ye Faithful (Haugen) G-4555, RSGod of Adam, God of Joseph G2, RSHearken, Hearken, Mother Dear (Proulx) 5758 WLPJesus, Son of God (Bock) CCH, G-3749Joy to the World BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, JS, MI, PMB, SM, SS, WCH, W&S, WPLed by the Spirit (Hurd) BB, GP2Let the Heavens Be Glad (Feiten) BB, CCH, G2, GC, JSLike a Whisper in the Heart (Janco) CCH, G-4614Lord of Glory (Manion) BB/MI, GP, GP2, GPCOMP, GC, GTR, S&SMary’s Lullaby (Bock) G-3757O Come, All Ye Faithful BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, HM, PMB2, SM, WCH, W&S, WPPeople, Look East BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, JS, PMB, SM, SS, WCH, WPPraise We the Lord This Day GC, SS, WPThe Age of Expectation (Fisher) G2,GC, RSThe Lord of Glory (O'Brien) G-3778, RSThe Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy G2, GC

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Psalm 89: (Guimont) CCH, LP, RSPsalm 89: (Schoenbachler) BB, GP2, JSPsalm 89: (Inwood) BB, JSPsalm 89: (Parr) PSNPsalm 89: (Schiavone) ALPPsalm 89: (Haugen) GTR, GC, RSPsalm 89 (Joncas) MJP, W&S

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:A Babe Was Born on Winter’s Night (Bock) G-3758, GCAwake, Awake, Fling Off the Night CBW III, CCH, SS, W&SBefore the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) CCH, G-4381Carol at the Manger (Haugen) G-3572, RSChild of My Heart (Haugen) G2, G-3804Child of the Poor BB, GPCome, O Long Expected Jesus BB, CCH, GC, CBW III, PMB, SM, SS, WCH, WPCreator of the Stars of Night BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, SS, WP, WP3Enduring Love(Connolly) CCH, G-3846God It Was (Bell) G2, GC, RSHe Came Down A West African Christmas Carol (Haugen) GC, G-3808In Deepest Night (Huijbers) BB, GP2, JSLet Heaven Your Wonders Proclaim (Bell) G2, GC

Night of Silence CCH, GTR, G2Patience, People (Foley) BB, GP, GP2, GPC, JS,Sing We Now of Christmas 8751 WLPThe Aye Carol (Bell) GCThe Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy (Kodner) G2, GCWhat Child Is This BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, SM, SS, WCH, WP

COMMUNION:A Christmas Carol (Joncas) BB, GP, JSChild of Light (Kantor) GC, G-3350God's Surprise (Bell) G2, GCInfant Holy, Infant Lowly PMB, SM, W&S, WCHMaranatha—Veni Domine (Berthier) TAIZE IINight of Silence (Kantor) GTR, G-2760, GCPeace Is Only a Starry Night (Haugen) G-2656Rise Up, Shepherd, and FollowPMB,WCHSilent Night: Communion Rite (Daigle) RS, G-4967The Birds Praise the Advent of the Saviour (15th C. Catalan Carol) 332-40113When Blossoms Flowered 'Mid the Snows PMB, WCH

SONG OF PRAISE:A Stable Lamp is Lighted (Haugen) G-3805, GC, SS, WPHush You, My Baby (Tate) 8652 WLPLo, How a Rose E'er Blooming BB, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, JS, PMB, SS, WPSilent Night BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, GTR, PMB, SM, W&S, WPThere is no Rose (Tremper) 5706 WLPTake Comfort, God’s People PMB, WPWhat Child Is This (Isele) G2, G-3547

CLOSING SONG:A Season of Light (Lisicky) GC, SM, W&S, WCHAll the Ends of the Earth (Haas/Haugen) BB/MI, CCH, GTR, GC, G2, RSAll the Ends of the Earth (Hurd) BB, JSAngels We Have Heard On High BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, GP, PMB, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WPGloria in excelsis Deo (Dewey) G-3895Good News Carol (Furlong) CCH, G-3917Joy to the World BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, JS, MI, PMB, SM, SS, WCH, W&S, WPLet Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GP, GPC, JS, S&SNativity Carol (O'Brien) G2, RSSing a New Song to the Lord (Bell) G-4380Those Who Walked in Darkness (Breedlove) CCH, G-4100Sleep of the Infant Jesus (Fix) G-3624, G2’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (Fix) GC, G-3623Thanksgiving Hymn from Ephesus (Hansen) CCH, G-4636O Sleep Now, My Dear One (Haugen) G-3813What Shall We Bring? (Hughes) G2, G-4502Wonderful Counselor (Talbot) BB, S&S, VAO

Christmas Vigil


Mass at midnightFIRST READING:Is. 9: 1-3, 5-6 “A son is given to us.”Those who walked in darkness haveseen a great light. A child is born andhe will be called Mighty God andPrince of Peace.”RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps. 96 “Today a Savior has beenborn to us; he is Christ the Lord.”SECOND READING:Tit. 2: 11-14 “God's grace has beenrevealed to all people.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Lk. 2: 10-11 “Good News and greatjoy to all the world: today is born ourSavior, Christ the Lord.”GOSPEL: Lk. 2: 1-14 “Today asavior has been born for you.” Thebirth of Jesus is recounted.

FOCUS: “““““Good News and great joyto all the world!”

REFLECTION: “..let there be good-will without measure between allbeings. Let good will without mea-sure prevail in the whole world,above, below, around, unstinted, un-mixed with any feeling of differing oropposing interests. If a man remainsteadfastly in this state of mind all thetime, then is come to pass the saying,“Even in this world holiness has beenfound.” Metta Sutta

APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: This is a night ofmystical paradox. To create an ap-propriate atmosphere, search for abalance of dynamic, joyful expres-sion and contemplative silence. Con-sider moving directly from the carol-ing service to the Gloria as the intro-ductory rite. This means omitting thepenitential rite. (See General Instruc-tion of the Liturgy of the Hours, nos. 94-96.) The use of incense, candles andHoly Book in procession, togetherwith a dramatic proclamation of theComing of the Word, will help toexpress the depth of this night ofwonder.Sprinkling rite orPenitential rite: Third form with thirdset of sample invocations.Preface: See second Christmas prefaceEucharistic Prayer: Roman Canonwith proper commemorations for theChristmas season.

Solemn Blessing- Christmas season.

O all ye angels of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.O all ye waters that be above the heaven,O ye sun and moon,O ye stars of heaven,O all ye winds,O ye fire and heat,Bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.O ye winter and summer,O ye dews and storms of snow,O ye light and darkness,O ye ice and cold,O ye lightenings and clouds,Bless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him above all for ever.O ye mountains and little hills,O all ye things that grow on the earth,O ye seas and rivers,O ye whales and all that move in the waters,O all ye fowls of the air,O all ye beasts and cattleBless ye the Lord: praise and exalt himfor ever.O ye children of men,O ye spirits and souls of the righteous,O ye holy and humble men of heartBless ye the Lord: praise and exalt him for ever.

Daniel 3: 57-88*****************************

Mass during the day

FIRST READING:Is. 52: 7-10 “All the ends of the earthshall see the salvation of our God.”The Lord comes bringing happinessand heralding peace.RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Ps. 98 “All the ends of the earth haveseen the salvation of our God.”SECOND READING:Heb. 1: 1-6 “In our own time, Godspeaks to us through his Son.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:“A holy day has dawned upon us.Come, you nations, adore the Lord.Today a great light has come upon theearth.”GOSPEL: Jn. 1: 1-18 “The Word wasmade flesh, he lived among us, and wesaw his glory.”

FOCUS: “Today a great light hascome upon the earth.”

REFLECTION:“She brought forthher Son, from Whom such ineffablelight and splendour radiated that thesun could not be compared to it....And then I heard the wonderfulsinging of angels.” Bridget of Sweden

APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: Songs, litanies andinvitations to prayer should focus onthe living Word of God. A processionwith and incensing of the Holy Bookswould demonstrate our devotion tothe Word and its significance in ourlives. The use of handbells during theGloria and memorial acclamationecho the sound of a universe rejoic-ing.

Sprinkling rite orPenitential rite: 3rdform with 3rd set ofsample invocations.Preface: See second Christmas preface.Eucharistic Prayer: Roman Canon withproper commemorations for the Christ-mas season.Solemn Blessing for Christmas.____________________________________________________________________________

Mass at midnight andMass during the day:____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSA New Song (Howard) 7150 WLPAll the Ends of the Earth (Fisher) S&SAngels Come in Celebration (Smith) S&SBefore the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) CCH, G-4381Christmas Lullaby VAO2God It Was (Bell) G2, GC, RSGlory to God (Petty) 1217 WLPLet Me Be Your Bethlehem VAO2Of the Father's Love Begotten (Connolly) 8679 WLP, VAORise Up Shepherd and FollowWCH, W&S______________________________________________________________________________

HISPANIC HYMNSHoy a la Tierra CAN, CPD, FYCLos Peces en el Rio CPD, FYCNoche de Paz CEL, CPD, FYCNunca Suenan las Campanas CPD, FYCOh Pueblecito de Belen CAN, CEL, CPDPastorcitos del Monte CEL, CPD, FYC CAN, CEL, CPDPaz a la Tierra CAN, CPD, FYCVenid, Fieles Todos CAN, CEL, CPD, FYCVamos, Pastores, Vamos CEL, CPD_______________________________________

Christmas


Mass at MidnightGATHERING SONG:Angels We Have Heard On High BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, GP, JS, PMB, WPChant Style Gloria (Hughes) WCH, W&SChristmastime Alleluia (Chepponis) CCH, G2, G-4453Gathering Rite: O Come All Ye Faithful (Haugen) GC, G-4555Gloria from Sing Praise and Thanksgiving (Joncas) SM, W&S, WLPGloria, Gloria III (Berthier) GC, GTR, RS, SS, TAIZE, WPGloria - Taize CCH, GC, RSGod's Surprise (Bell) G2, GCGood Christians All, Rejoice BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GTR, PMB, WPHark! The Herald Angels Sing BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WP3O Come, All Ye Faithful BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, HM, PMB, SM, WCH, WS, WPProcession for Christmas GC, G-3711Rise Up in Splendor (Dameans) BB/MI, GPC, JSSing a New Song (Bell) GC, G-4672Star-Light (Ellis) BB, GPWake from Your Sleep (Schutte) BB, CBW III, GP, GPCWhile Shepherds Watched BB, CVH, WP

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Ps 96: Today a Savior Is Born (Farrell) BBPs 96: (Parr) PSNPsalm 96: (Cortez) BB, JS2Psalm 96: (Inwood) BBPsalm 96: (Schiavone) ALP, JSPsalm 96: (Joncas) MJPPsalm 96: (Guimont) CCH, LP, RSPsalm 96: (Hughes) GC, RSPsalm 96: (Haugen) GCPsalm 96: (Kreutz) 77 PSALMSSanctus Dominus II (Berthier) TAIZE II

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:A Babe Was Born on Winter’s Night (Bock) CCH, G-3758A Child Is Born (Norbet) BB, GP, HM, CBW III, CVH, PMB, W&SA Child Is Born in Bethlehem SS, WPA Radiant Light (Proulx) G-4351African Noel (Kauffmann) 362-03288Before the Paling of the Stars (Lisicky) G-3679Canticle of Isaiah (Joncas) BB, GPHush You, My Baby (Tate) 8652 WLPIt Came upon the Midnight Clear BB, CVH, GC, GC, GPCOMP, PMB, WPNight of Silence (Ferguson) GC, G-4466O Little Town of Bethlehem BB, CVH, GC, SS, WPOh Bethlehem (Basque Christmas Carol) 362-01181Rejoice, Rejoice, O Christians (Schrotter) CCH, G-2899She Will Show Us the Promised One (Jabusch) PMB, SM, WCHSleep of the Infant Jesus (Fix) GC, G-3624Song of An Indian Child 332-40084

Stars Lead Us Ever On (Sioux Tribal Carol) 332-14320The Aye Carol (Bell) G2, GCThe Storke (Jewell) 5852 WLPToday Is Born a Savior (Haugen) G-2948Unto Us a Boy Is Born SS, WP, WP3

COMMUNION:A Radient Light (Proulx) CCH, G-4351Carol at the Manger (Haugen) GTR, G-3572, RSChrist is Born in a Manger Bed (Van Koert) WLP, W&SGentle Night (Manion) BB, CBW III, RSHe Came Down A West African Christmas Carol (Haugen) GC, G-3808Huron Carol CBW III, CVH, SSNight of Silence (Kantor) GC, GTR, G2O Radiant Light (Storey/Proulx) CVH, GC, SS, WPO Sleep Now, My Dear One (Haugen) G-3813, GCOnce in Royal David’s City CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GTR, PMB, WPSee amid the Winter's Snow (Keil) BBSilent Night BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, GTR, PMB2, SM, S&S, WPSilent Night: Communion Rite (Daigle) GC, G-4967The Age of Expectation (Fisher) G2, GC, RSThe First Noel BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PM2, WPTo Us a Child Is Born (Schutz) 312-41365What Child Is This BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB2, SM, WPWhat Shall We Bring?(Hughes) GC, G2, G-4502What Child Is This (Isele) G-3547, RS

SONG OF PRAISE:A Babe Is Born SM, W&SA Manger Carol MSM-50-1300Babe of Bethlehem, The (Connolly) G2, GC, G-3605Before the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) CCH, GC, G-4381For Unto Us a Child Is Born (non Papa) CCH, G-2979From Heaven Above CCH, CVH, SS, WPGaudate (Berthier) TAIZE IINativity Carol (O'Brien) G2, RSO Holy Night (Adam) 332-01196Ring Out Your Joy (Inwood) BB, JSSong of the Stable (Haas) GTR, G2, GCThe People That Walk In Darkness (Dufford) BB, GP, JS2, S&S

CLOSING SONG:A Season of Light (Lisicky) GC, SM, W&S, WCHAdoramus Te Domine II Gloria (Berthier) GTR, GC, TAIZE IIAll the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB/MI, GC, GP, GPC, JS2Angels from the Realm of Glory BB, CCH, CVH, GC, WPBorn Today (Proulx) G-2069, RSCity of God (Schutte) ACH, BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS, RS, W&S, WCH

From Heaven Above RS, WPGloria and Recessional PMB2, WSGo, Tell It on the Mountain BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, PMB2, WPGood Christians All, Rejoice BB, CCH, CBW III, CVH, GTR, PMB, SM, W&S, WPGloria in excelsis Deo (Dewey) G-3895Good News Carol (Furlong) GC, G-3917Hark! The Herald Angels Sing BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB2, SM, W&S, WPHodie Christus Natus Est (Sweelinck) 312-40155Joy to the World BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB, SM, WCH, W&S, WPLet Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GP, GPC, JSOn Christmas Night (Pelz) 11-2145Sing a New Song to the Lord (Bell) CCH, G-4380The Goodness of God Cries Out (Norbet) BB/MI, GP, PMB, W&STwas in the Moon of Wintertime (Fix) GC, G-3623, RSWhile Shepherds in Meadows PMB2, SM, W&S, WCHWonderful Counselor(Talbot)BB,S&S,VAO_________________________________________

Mass during the DayGATHERING SONG:A Child Is Born (Norbet) BB, GP, CBW III, CVH, PMB, SM, WCH, W&SAngels We Have Heard On High BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, GP, PMB, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WPCarol of the Stranger (Cooney) GC, G-4118Christmastime Alleluia (Chepponis) CCH, G-4453Come to the Manger (Waddell) WLP-5864Good Christians All, Rejoice BB, CBW III, CVH, GTR, JS2, PMB2, SS, WPGloria in excelsis Deo (Dewey) G-3895Gathering Rite: O Come All Ye Faithful (Haugen) GC, G-4555, RSGod's Surprise (Bell) G2, GCHark! The Herald Angels Sing BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB, SS, W&S, WCH, WPHe Came Down (Bell) CCH, G2, GC, RSHoly Day, Christmas Day (Marchionda) SM, W&S, WCHHush You, My Baby (Tate) 8652 WLPMexican Christmas Procession (Christiansen) 11-0503O Come, All Ye Faithful BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, JS2, PMB, SM, W&S, WCH, WPO Come, Little Children PMB2, SM, W&S, WCHProcession for Christmas (Hirten) G-3711Three Christmas Carols (Praetorius) G-1944See amid the Winter's Snow (Keil) BB, JS2Sing a New Song (Schutte) BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS2, RS, SM, SS, S&S, WCH, W&SSing a New Song to the Lord (Bell) G- 4380, GCWake from Your Sleep (Schutte) BB, CBW III, GP, GPC

Song Suggestions


Christmas

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Psalm 98 (Kreutz) 10 PSALMSAll the Ends of the Earth (Isele) 3 PFCYPsalm 98 (Chepponis) SM, W&SAll the Ends of the Earth (Haas/Haugen) BB/MI, GC, GTR, RSPsalm 98 (Guimont) CCH, GC, LPAll the Ends of the Earth (Schiavone) ALPAll the Ends of the Earth (Hurd) BB, JSPsallite Domino (Berthier) TAIZE II

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:A Child Is Born in Bethlehem SS, WPA Dulcimer Carol (Willett) GTR, GC, RSA Fair Babe Lies Aborning (Nichols) G-4797Christmas according to St. John (Lovelace) CCH, G-2697He Came Down A West African Christmas Carol (Haugen) GC, G-3808, RSLike a Whisper in the Heart (Janco) CCH, G-4614Jesus, Son of God (Bock) G2, G-3749Mary’s Lullaby (Bock) G-3757, RSLittle Town of Bethlehem BB, CCH, CVH, GC, SM, WP, WP3O Lovely Christmas Rose (Caldwell) 312-41143O Poverty (Berthier) RS, TAIZE IIOh Bethlehem (Basque Christmas Carol) 362-01181Once In Royal David’s City (Proulx) 11-1754, GC, CBW III, CVHShout for Joy (Peloquin) G-1624, GCSing a New Song to the Lord (Dudley- Smith) CBW III, CCH, GC, G2, GTR, SM, WCH, WP, W&SSing We Now of Christmas (Clemens) 8751 WLPSong of the Stable (Haas) GTR, G2, GCThe Age of Expectation (Fisher) G-3735, G2, GC, RSToday Is Born a Savior (Haugen) G-2948Trust What You See (Tamblyn) JS2, OCP, S&SUnto Us a Boy Is Born CCH, SS, WP

COMMUNION:A Carol for Christmas Pilgrims (Wyton) PPMOA Christmas Carol (Joncas) BB, GPC, RSAndalusian Carol WLP, W&SAs Silently as Moonlight (Roff) G-3177At the Name of Jesus (Walker) BB, GP2, JS2, S&SCarol of the Italian Pipers (Zgodava) 11-2413Children, Run Joyfully (Dufford) BB, CBW III, JSChrist is Born in a Manger Bed (Van Koert) WS, WCHFum, Fum, Fum (Spanish Carol) 312-40281Gesu Bambino PMB, W&SGood News Carol (Furlong) G-3917How Beautiful Are the Feet (from The Messiah, Handel) 312-41064Huron Carol CBW III, CVH, SSHow Beautiful upon the Mountains (Haugen) GC, G-2655, RSSong of God among Us (Huijbers) BB,







GC, GTR, JSThe Aye Carol (Bell) G2, GCThe First Noel BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GPCOMP, PMB2, W&S, WPThe Word Who Is Life (Landry) BB, GPThere Is No Rose (Betteridge) PPMOThose Who Walked in Darkness (Breedlove) CCH, G-4100To Us a Child Is Born (Schutz) 312-41365What Child Is This BB, CBW III, CVH, CCH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB2, SM, WPWhat Shall We Bring?(Hughes) G2, G-4502What Child Is This (Isele) G-3547, RSWhen Blossoms Flowered 'Mid the Snows PMB, SM, W&S, WCH

SONG OF PRAISE:A Christmas Prayer (Van) 11-2312Enduring Love (Connolly) G2, G-3846For Unto Us a Child Is Born (non Papa) CCH, G-2979Gaudate (Berthier) CCH, TAIZE IIJesus is Born (arr. Goemanne) WCH, W&SIona (Walters) PPMOO Word Incarnate (Gibbons) PMB, W&SOf Woman Born (O'Brien) G-5916Once in Royal David’s City CBW III, CVH, CCH, GC, GTR, PMB, WPNativity Carol (O'Brien) G2, RSThe Lord Said to Me (Ferris) G-1389The Storke (Jewell) 5852 WLP

CLOSING SONG:A Child Is Born in Bethlehem (Pooler) 11-0915, CCH, CVH, SS, WPA Season of Light (Lisicky) GC, SM, WCH, W&SAll the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPCOMP, GTR, JS2, S&SAngels We Have Heard On High BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GPCOMP, GP, PMB2, SM, S&S, WCH, WPBabe of Bethlehem, The (Connolly) G-3605, RSBefore the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) CCH, G-4381Cloth for the Cradle (Bell) G-5495Cry Out with Joy and Gladness PMB2, SM, WCHGloria and Recessional WS, WLPGo, Tell It on the Mountain BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, PMB2, SM, SS, S&S, WCH, W&S, WPGood Christians All, Rejoice BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GTR, PMB, SM, SS,WCH, W&S, WPHark! The Herald Angels Sing BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB2, SM, WPJoy to the World BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB2, SM, SS, W&S, WCH, WPLet Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GP, GPCOMP, JS2, S&SOf the Father’s Love Begotten BB, GC, CVH, SS, WPSing to the Lord on Christmas Morn MSM-50-1027Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (Fix) G-3623, RS


FIRST READING:Sir 3:3-7, 14-17a “He who honorshis father atones for sins; he storesup riches who reveres his mother.”

or opt:Gen 15:1-6; 21:1-3 “Some time afterthese events, this word of theLORD came to Abram in a vision:"Fear not, Abram! I am your shield;I will make your reward verygreat.”RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Ps. 128 “O Blessed are those whofear the Lord and walk in hisways.” or opt:Ps 84:2-3, 5-6, 9-10 “How lovelyyour dwelling, O LORD of hosts.”SECOND READING:Col. 3: 12-21 “Bear with one an-other and forgive each other assoon as a quarrel begins.” or opt:Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 “By faithAbraham obeyed when he wascalled to go out to a place that hewas to receive as an inheritance; hewent out, not knowing where hewas to go.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Col. 3: 15, 16 “May the peace ofChrist rule in your hearts; and thefullness of his message live withinyou.”GOSPEL: Lk. 2: 22-40 “The childgrew up to maturity and he wasfilled with wisdom.”

SCRIPTURAL TOPICS:Emmanuel; message of Christ;love of God; Savior of the World.

FOCUS: “O Blessed are those whofear the Lord and walk in hisways.”

REFLECTION: “You say that youhave no humility or love. So long asthese are absent, everything spiri-tual is absent. What is spiritual isborn when they are born andgrows as they grow. Humility isacquired by acts of humility, loveby acts of love.”


“Watch your own step; be slow tocriticize the doings of other people.When we criticize others, we getnothing for our pains; and how of-

ten we make mistakes! How carelessly it can lead us into sin! ... Againand again our judgement about anissue depends on the way our sym-pathies are engaged; a personal pref-erence can easily rob us of the powerto see straight. This obstinacy in ourown opinions would have lesspower to disturb our judgements ifall the desire of our hearts found itsonly scope in God. People are influenced in their ac-tions by undercurrents of self-seek-ing. ... All seems to go well with themas long as everything turns out inaccordance with their wishes, theirplans; but when their wills arethwarted, they lose their balanceand get angry ... Let awareness ofour own self-seeking lead us to livea humble life following the teach-ings of Christ.” St. Thomas à Kempis

APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: Families can play asignificant role in the celebration oftoday’s liturgy as lectors, servers,ushers, bearers of the gifts, and mu-sicians Keep in mind a broad senseof what constitutes a family. Manyfamilies consist of a single parentwith one child, or one homeless per-son, or even two friends. An introduction to the sprinklingrite: All those who are baptized inChrist are part of the Christian fam-ily. An introduction to the Lord’sPrayer could mention kindness anddedication as building blocks in thestructure of family life.SUGGESTED PREFACE/PRAYERSELECTIONS:Sprinkling rite orPenitential rite: Third form with thirdset of sample invocations.Preface: See Christmas PrefacesEucharistic Prayer: Roman Canonwith the proper commemorations forChristmas.Prayers Over the People: 2, 6, or 7Solemn Blessing for Christmas

R.C.I.A. How can we strengthen familyties?Are you willing to change tomeet family needs? Do you demandthat others in your family change to

suit you? Must we all change toaccomodate each other? Can youmake another person change? There is really only one person youcan change and that is yourself. Youcan’t change what others do, youcan only change the way you reactto what they do. Discuss the elements involved instrengthening family ties.• What are the qualities of a strong

family?• What can we learn from the family

of Mary, Joseph and Jesus?• In what ways do you see the

church as an extended family?Reflect on a concept of family thatgoes beyond the nuclear family.The words of Jesus encourage us toseek the Lord in all types of peopleand to recognize others as membersof God's family.____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSA New Song (Howard) 7150 WLPAll the Ends of the Earth (Fisher) S&SAngels Come in Celebration (Smith) S&SBefore the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) CCH, G-4381Glory to God (Petty) 1217 WLPRise Up Shepherd and FollowWCH, W&S______________________________________________________________________________

HISPANIC HYMNSDichoso el que Teme al Señor(García) FYCDichoso el que Teme al Señor (Taulé) FYCHoy a la Tierra CAN, CPDLos Peces en el Rio CPDNoche de Paz CEL, CPD, FYC_______________________________________GATHERING SONG:A Child Is Born (Norbet) BB, GP, CBW III, CVH, PMB, SMA Child Is Born in Bethlehem WP, WP3All the Ends of the Earth (Haas/Haugen) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GTRAngels from the Realm of Glory BB, CVH, GC, WPAngels We Have Heard On High BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GP, PMB, SM, WPBorn Today (Proulx) G-2069Child of the Poor GP 336/BBChristmastime Alleluia (Chepponis) CCH, G- 4453Gloria in excelsis Deo (Dewey) G-3895, RSCity of God (Schutte) BB/MI, GC, G2 GP, GPC, GTR, WCH, W&SGathering Rite: O Come All Ye Faithful (Haugen) CCH, G-4555He Came Down A West African Christmas Carol (Haugen) G-3808God Rest You Merry BB, CVH, GC, PMB, WPGo, Tell It on the Mountain BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, PMB, SM, WCH, WPHark! The Herald Angels Sing BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB, SM, WP

Holy Family: Cycle B


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Holy Family

How Happy You Who Fear the Lord (Jenkins) W&S, WSLord of Glory (Manion) BB/MI, CCH, GP, GPC, GTR, JSO Come, All Ye Faithful BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, SM, WCH, WPO Most Holy One WCH, W&SRejoice, Rejoice, O Christians (Schrotter) G-2899Sing a New Song (Bell) CCH, G2, G-4672This Is the Day (Huijbers) BB, GC, S&SWord of God, Come Down on Earth BB/MI, CBW II, CBW III, CVH, JS, PMB, RS, SM, TM, W&S, WP

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Blessed Are Those Who Fear the Lord (Guimont) GC, LPBlessed Are Those Who Fear the Lord (Schiavone) ALP, JSBlessed Are Those Who Fear the Lord (Joncas) MJP, W&SBlessed Are You Who Fear the Lord (Rendek/Burns) PARM A10, PMBHappy Are Those (Somerville) CBW IIIO Blessed Are Those (Gelineau) CBW IIIO Blessed Are Those (Inwood) BB, JS, GP, MI, SP

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:Adoramus Te Domine II Gloria (Berthier) GTR, TAIZE IIAll the Ends of the Earth (Chepponis) WSAll the Ends of the Earth (Hurd) BB, JSFaithful Family (Cooney) BB, GC, G2, GPCGentle Mary (Kent) WCH, WLPGood News Carol (Furlong) CCH, G-3917Help Us Accept Each Other RS, WPLover of Us All (Schutte) ACH, BB, GC, JSO Little Town of Bethlehem BB, CVH, CCH, GC, WPO Lovely Christmas Rose (Caldwell) 312-41143O Poverty (Berthier) TAIZE IIOh Bethlehem (Basque Christmas Carol) 362-01181Play Before the Lord (Dufford) BB, GP,GPCSaint Joseph Was a Just Man PMB, WCHShout for Joy (Peloquin) G-1624, GCThe Aye Carol (Bell) GCThe Goodness of God Cries Out (Norbet) BB/MI, GP, PMB, S&S, WCH, W&STrust What You See (Tamblyn) BB, JSWalk in His Ways (Hughes) G-5624What Shall We Bring? (Hughes) G-4502, GCWhat Child Is This (Isele) CCH, G-3547

COMMUNION:All So Stille (Hommerding) 5707 WLPAbba! Father! (Landry) BB, GP, GPC, JSBread of Life (Farrell) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, JS, S&SCarol at the Manger (Haugen) GTR, GC, G-3572Child of My Heart (Haugen) CCH, G-3804Children, Run Joyfully (Dufford) BB, CBW III, S&S, YPGPChrist is Born in a Manger Bed (Van Koert) WLP

Enduring Love (Connolly) G2, G-3846Faith Hope and Love (Walker) BB/MI, CCH, GC, JSGod of Eve, God of Mary GC, JS, RSHow Beautiful upon the Mountains (Haugen) GC, G-2655How Happy You Who Fear the Lord PMB, WCH, W&S, WLPOnce in Royal David’s City CBW III, CVH, GC, GTR, HM, PMB, SM, WP, WP3Rosa Mystica (Waddell) 7222 WLPSilent Night: Communion Rite (Daigle) CCH, G-4967The First Noel BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, WPThe Snow Lay on the Ground BBThere Is No Rose G--3127, G-6030, PPMOWhere Charity and Love Prevail AF-11-10120, BB/MI, CVH, GC, GTR, PMB, RS, WCH, WPWho Has Known (Foley) BB, CBW III, JS

SONG OF PRAISE:A Hymn for the Days After Christmas G-4028Gaudate (Berthier) TAIZE IIGod of Adam, God of Joseph GC, JS, RSHuron Carol CBW III, CVH, SSSing Out the Tidings (Palestrina) WSThanksgiving Hymn from Ephesus (Hansen) CCH, G-4636The Lord Said to Me (Ferris) G2, G-1389

CLOSING SONG:A Season of Light (Lisicky) CCH, GC, W&S, WCHAll the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPCOMP, GTR, JSAngels We Have Heard On High BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, GP, PMB, WPBabe of Bethlehem, The (Connolly) G2. G-3605Before the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) GC, G-4381Carol of the Stranger (Cooney) CCH, G-4118Come, Sing a Home and Family PMB, WCH, W&SCry Out with Joy and Gladness PMB, WCS, W&SGood Christians All, Rejoice BB, CBW II, CVH, GTR, PMB, SM, WOV, WPHark! The Herald Angels Sing BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, SM, WPJoy to the World BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, WOV, WPJesus, Son of God (Bock) CCH, G-3749Let Heaven Rejoice (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPCOMP, S&SOf the Father's Love Begotten BB, CVH, GC, WPThere Is Nothing Told (Willcock) BB, JSThose Who Walked in Darkness (Breedlove) CCH, G-4100With Drums and Dancing (Schutte) BB/MI, GPC, GTR, GC, S&S


FIRST READING: Num. 6: 22-27“They will call down my name onthe sons of Israel and I will blessthem.” The Lord tells Moses how tobless Aaron and his sons.RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Ps. 67 “O God, be gracious andbless us.”SECOND READING: Gal. 4: 4-7“When the appointed time came,God sent his son, born of awoman.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Heb. 1: 1-2 “In the past God spoketo our fathers through the proph-ets; now he speaks to us throughhis Son.”GOSPEL: Lk. 2: 16-21“The shepherds found Mary andJoseph and the infant lying in acrib. When the eighth day camethey gave him the name of Jesus.”

FOCUS: “God sent his Son, born ofa woman, born under the law, toransom those under the law.” Godbecame human.

SCRIPTURAL TOPICS: TheName of Jesus; Shepherds, Jesusin the Manger; Messiah; Prophets.

REFLECTION: “The Father of allhas no name given him since he isunbegotten. For a being who has aname imposed on him has an elderto give him that name. “Father”and“God,” “Creator,” “Lord,” “Mas-ter,” are not names but appella-tions derived from his benefits andworks.” St. Justin Martyr

“Mary was raised to the dignity ofMother of God rather for sinnersthan for the just, since Jesus Christdeclares that he came to call not thejust, but sinners.” St. Anselm

APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: Introduce the lit-urgy by stating that Mary, a modelof faith and love, pondered thewonder of God in her presence. Anintroduction to the general inter-cessions could include a desire forgreater intimacy between God andthe world.

SUGGESTED PREFACE/PRAYERSELECTIONS:Sprinkling rite orPenitential rite: Third form with thirdset of sample invocations.Penitential Rite: Third form withfourth set of sample invocationsSample General Intercessions—Introduction: My brothers and sis-ters, through his blessed mother, letus pray to God for one another:• May the Lord bless and keep you!• May the Lord let his face shine upon

you!• May the Lord be gracious to you!• May the Lord look upon you kindly!• May the Lord give you peace!Prayers over the people: Blessing inthe name of Jesus. orSolemn Blessing for Christmas orBlessing on feasts of the BlessedVirgin Mary (no. 15) orSolemn Blessing for the beginningof the new year. orSolemn Blessing in O.T.: First.

R.C.I.A.• How can we intensify our love forJesus? Attend daily mass? You don’twant to intensify your love thatmuch? Well, then, how about sayingone extra Hail Mary every day forthe salvation of all children of God.

Children’s Liturgy of the WordMary is like the moon. She fills thenight with her cool sweet glow. Buthers is a reflective light, that of thesun. Mary reflects the light of Jesus.Do you ask Mary to pray for you?She will, you know. Ask her to helpyou love like she did._____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSHoly is His NameVAO, W&SI Am for You (Cooney) G-3967, RSSong of Mary (Booth) S&SMy Soul Rejoices (Dameans) BB, GP, GPCSing to the Lord (Eggert) CCH, G-3252Song of Judith VAO, WCH, W&SPsalm 67: The Earth Has Yielded Its Fruit (Palmer) 6255 WLPPsallite Domino (Berthier) TAIZE II

HISPANIC HYMNSAve de Lourdes CPD, FYCCanto de Maria CPD, CHCAOh Maria, Madre Mia CEL, CPD, FYCSanta Maria del Camino CAN, CPD, FYC

Elevamos Nuestros Cantos CAN, CEL, CPDOh Maria, Madre Mia CAN, CPD, FYCOh Santisima CAN, CEL, CPD, FYCMay God Bless Us/El Señor Tenga Piedad (Alonso) SS_________________________________________________________________________GATHERING SONG:All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name ACH, BB/MI, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, JS, PMB, RS, WCH, WPAnother Year of Grace MSM-50-1975At the Name of Jesus (Walker) BB, GP2, JSBefore the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) G-4381Behold a Virgin Bearing Him PMB, SM, WCH, W&SCarol of the Stranger (Cooney) G-4118Christmastime Alleluia (Chepponis) G-4453Emmanuel PMB, SM, WCH, WSGo, Tell It on the Mountain BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, PMB, SS, WPGod Rest You Merry BB, CVH, GC, PMB, SS, WPGood Christians All, Rejoice BB, CBW III, CVH, GTR, PMB, WOV, WPGreat Is the Lord (Inwood) BB/MI, GC, S&SGloria in excelsis Deo (Dewey) G-3895Gathering Rite: O Come All Ye Faithful (Haugen) CCH, G-4555Hark! The Herald Angels Sing BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, WPJesus Christ, Yesterday, Today and Forever GC, RS, SS, WCH, W&SLo, How a Rose E’er Blooming BB, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, WPMary the Dawn CVH, PMBMary’s Joy BB, JSMay God Bless and Keep You (Walker) BB, GP2, JSMexican Christmas Procession (Christiansen) 11-0503More Lovely Than a Rose (Kreutz) 3TRO Come, All Ye Faithful BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, SS, SM, W&S, WCH, WPO Mary of Graces CVH, GPC, PMB, WCH, WPSavior of the Nations Come BB, PMB, SM, W&S, SS, WCHSing a New Song (Schutte) BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS, RS, W&SSing a New Song to the Lord (Bell) G2, G-4380The Aye Carol (Bell) G2, GCThe Maid and Her Child (Lawton) G-5293’Twas in the Moon of Wintertime (Fix) G-3623

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Psallite Domino (Berthier) TAIZE IIPsalm 67: O God, Let All the Nations (Smith) BBPsalm 67: The Earth Has Yielded Its Fruit (Palmer) 6255 WLPPsalm 67: May God bless us (Parr) PSNPsalm 67: May God bless us in his mercy (Joncas) MJPMay God Bless Us (Kogut) PCY10May God Bless Us (Schiavone) ALP, JS

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God







CONCLUDING RITEDismissal:__________________________________________________Closing Song:__________________________________________________Postlude:___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Psalm 67: May God bless us in his mercy (Kraehenbuehl) C12 PARM, PMBPsalm 67: May God bless us in his mercy (Guimont) CCH, G2, GC, RSPsalm 67: The earth (Proulx) WPPsalm 67: O God, Let the Nations Praise You (Proulx) 6238 WLP

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:Be Light for Our Eyes (Haas) GC, GTRBwana Awabariki / May God Grant You a Blessing G2, GC, RSHail, Holy Queen PMB, SM, WCH, WSInfant Holy, Infant Lowly CCH, GC, RSJina La Bwana (Warner) 7228 WLPLaud to a Virgin (Wagner) G-2208Jesus, Son of God (Bock) G-3749Like a Whisper in the Heart (Moore) CCH, G-4614Mary’s Lullaby (Bock) G-3757Magnificat CVH, WP, GCMagnificat (Walker) BB, JS3, S&SMy Soul Magnifies the Lord CVH, GPCOMP, SMO Mary Blest, the Chosen Shrine MSM-50-0007O Poverty (Berthier) TAIZE IIPatapan (Christiansen) 11-0502Peace is Only a Starry Night (Haugen) GC, G-2626, RSSalamu Maria LMGMShe Will Show Us the Promised One (Jabusch) PMB2, WCHSing of Mary BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB, WCH, WS, WPThe Age of Expectation (Fisher) G2, GC, RSThe Cry of the Poor (Foley) BB/MI, GP, GPC, GTR, G2, GC, S&S, WCH, W&SThe Goodness of God Cries Out (Norbet) BB/MI, GP, PMBThe Maiden Song (White) PPMOThe Queen's Song (Kreutz) WS, W&STwo Neo-Gothic Carols G-4741What Child Is This BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB, SM, WCH, WP

COMMUNION:A Blessing (Marchionda) PMB, SM, WCHAbba! Father! (Landry) BB, GP, GPCOMP, JS, MIAll Who Claim the Faith of Jesus GC,GTRChange Our Hearts (Cooney) BB/MI, GPC, JS, MIChild of My Heart (Haugen) G-3804Earthen Vessels (Foley) BB/MI, GP, GPCOMP, JS, MIEnduring Love (Connolly) G-3846God's Surprise (Bell) G2, GCGood News Carol (Furlong) G-3917He Came Down A West African Christmas Carol (Haugen) G2, G-3808Huron Carol CBW III, CVH, SSMay the Lord, Mighty God G2, GC, RSO Lovely Christmas Rose (Caldwell) 312-41143O Mary Blest, the Chosen Shrine MSM-50-0007O Poverty (Berthier) TAIZE IIOh Bethlehem (Basque Christmas Carol) 362-01181

Once in Royal David’s City CBW III, CVH, GC, GTR, PMB2, WPSong of God among Us (Huijbers) GTR,GC, JS2, S&SThe God of All Eternity (Bell) CCH, GC, RSThe Holly Bears a Berry MSM-50-1037The Snow Lay on the Ground BB, HMThe Symbols of Christmas (Lovelace) 11-2437There Is No Rose (Betteridge) PPMOWhat Shall We Bring? (Hughes) G-4502Who Has Known (Foley) BB, CBW III

SONG OF PRAISE:A Season of Light (Lisicky) GC, WCH, WSBabe of Bethlehem, The (Connolly) G-3605Gaudate (Berthier) TAIZE IIGod, Beyond All Names BB/MI, GC, RSGod of Abraham (Farrell) BB/MI, GC, JS2Mary, Woman of the Promise BB, CBW III, JS, MI, SSOur Lady's Song of Praise PMB, WCHThanksgiving Hymn from Ephesus (Hansen) G-4636Virgin Born- We Bow Before You (Chepponis) G-3296What Child Is This (Isele) G-3547

CLOSING SONG:All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPCOMP, GTR, W&SCry Out with Joy and Gladness PMB, SM, WS, WCHFrom Heaven Above CVH, WPGood Christians All, Rejoice BB, CBW III, CVH, GTR, PMB2, WPHodie Christus Natus Est (Sweelinck) 312-40155Immaculate Mary BB, GC, PMB, SM, WCHJoy to the World BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, JS, PMB, WCH, W&S, WPLet Heaven and Earth Exult (Pasquet) 362-01234Lover Us All (Schutte) ACH, BB/MI, S&SMary’s Song (Joncas, Oosterhuis) BB/MI, GPC, SM, WCHMary’s Song of Praise PMB, WCHMay the Lord Bless You (Brown) BB, HMMy Soul Rejoices (Dameans) BB, GP, GPC, JS2Nativity Carol (O'Brien) G2, RSOf the Father’s Love Begotten BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, JS, PMB, SM, WCH, WPO Mary, of All Women PMB2, WCHO Sanctissima CBW III, CVH, GC, PMB, SM, WCH, WPSing We Noel 11-0362Sing to the Lord God MSM-50-9451Stainless the Maiden PMB, SM, WCHTake Christ to the World BB/MI, JSThe God Whom Earth and Sea and Sky BB/MI, CVH, HM, SM, WPThose Who Walked in Darkness (Breedlove) G-4100Within Our Hearts Be Born (Joncas) G-4272

Mary, Mother of God


FIRST READING:Is. 60: 1-6 “The glory of the Lordshines upon you.”RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Ps. 72 “All nations shall prostratebefore you, O Lord.”SECOND READING:Eph. 3: 2-3, 5-6 “The revelationmeans that pagans now share thesame inheritance, that they areparts of the same body.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Mt. 2: 2 “We have seen his star inthe east; and have come to adorethe Lord.”GOSPEL:Mt. 2: 1-12 “We have come from theEast to worship the king.”

FOCUS: “We have seen his starand have come to do him homage.”Filled with awe and wonder, wecome to the one who is God’s mani-festation of love.

REFLECTION: “Since he is theSun of Justice, he fittingly calls hisdisciples the light of the world. Thereason for this is that throughthem, as through shining rays, hehas poured out the light of theknowledge of himself upon theentire world. For by manifestingthe light of truth, they have dis-pelled the darkness of error fromthe hearts of men.”

Chromatius of Aquile

“Wonder is the desire for knowl-edge.” St. Thomas Aquinas

“Those who follow me can never walkin darkness” (John 8: 12)—says OurLord. Here are the words of Christ.We must imitate his life and hisways if we are to learn from him.”

Thomas à Kempis

“You seek the Lord? Seek, but onlywithin yourself. He is not far fromanyone. The Lord is near all thosewho truly call on Him. Find a placein your heart, and speak there withthe Lord. It is the Lord’s receptionroom. Everyone who meets theLord, meets Him there; He hasfixed no other place for meetingsouls.” Theophane the Recluse

“Born of a virgin, he came forth fromthe womb as the light of the wholeworld in order to shine on all people.His light is received by those wholong for the splendor of perpetuallight that night can never destroy.The sun of our daily experience issucceeded by darkness of night, butthe sun of holiness never sets, be-cause wisdom cannot give place toevil.” St. Ambrose

You are love,You are wisdom,You are humility,You are endurance,You are rest,You are peace.You are joy and gladness,You are justice and mod-

erationYou are all our riches,And you suffice for us.You are beauty,You are gentleness.You are our protector,You are our guardian and

defender.You are our courage.You are our haven and our

hope.You are our faith,Our great consolation,You are our eternal life,Great and wonderful Lord,God almighty,Merciful Saviour

St. Francis of Assisi

APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: Today we cele-brate the revelation of Jesus to theworld beyond his family. In Jesuswe are one body, called from allpeoples to be united with him. Ges-tures and prayer invitations thatbreak down the walls between us areappropriate, for today we celebratemighty kings together with lowlyshepherds, gentile together withJew. We come to unite in one Lord.

SUGGESTED PREFACE/PRAYERSELECTIONS:Sprinkling rite orPenitential rite: Third form with thirdset of sample invocations.

Eucharistic Prayer: Roman Canonwith the proper commemorations forChristmasPrayers over the people: SeventhSolemn Blessing for Christmas

R.C.I.A.The Epiphany is the feast of Christrevealed. Holy men in distant landshad heard of the Divine Birth andcame to worship him. They recog-nized what they saw and prostratedthemselves to him, the Son of God.

Children’s Liturgyof the WordThe Holy men from the east wereled to Jesus, the Son of God, by astar, and by their faith. If we try tolive a good life we will be guidedtowards God.____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSA New Song (Howard) 7150 WLPAll the Ends of the Earth (Fisher) S&SAngels Come in Celebration (Smith) S&SBefore the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) CCH, G-4381God It Was (Bell) G2, GC, RSGlory to God (Petty) 1217 WLPIn Praise of His Name (O'Connor) BB/MI, GP, GTR, S&SRise Up Shepherd and FollowWCH, W&S______________________________________________________________________________

HISPANIC HYMNSHoy a la Tierra CAN, CPDLos Peces en el Rio CPD, FYCNoche de Paz CEL, CPDNunca Suenan las Campanas CPD, FYCSe Postrarán ante Ti/Every Nation upon the Earth (Cortez) FYCSe Postrarán ante Ti, Señor (Grajeda) FYCVenid, Fieles Todos CAN, CEL, CPD_______________________________________GATHERING SONG:A Child Is Born (Norbet) BB, GP, CBW III, CVH, PMB, SM, WCHAngels from the Realm of Glory BB, CCH, CVH, GC, SS, WPArise, Shine Out (Haas) G-4848Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Sky CVH, 11-1818, SSChristmastime Alleluia (Chepponis) G-4453, W&SEarth Has Many a Noble City BB, CVHGathering Rite: O Come All Ye Faithful (Haugen) CCH, G-4555Gloria in excelsis Deo (Dewey) G-3895Go, Tell It on the Mountain BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, JS, PMB, SM, WPHow Bright Appears the Morning Star CVH, SSHow Brightly Beams the Morning StarWPJustice Will Floursh in His Time PMB, SM, WCH

Epiphany








Lord, Today (Dameans) BB, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, GC, JSLord, Your Almighty Word CVH, PMB2, SS, W&SO Come, All Ye Faithful BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, JS, PMB, SM, WCH, WS, WPSing a New Song to the Lord (Bell) CCH, G-4380Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) ACH, BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS, RSSong of God among Us (Huijbers) GCThe First Noel BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, PMB, SM, SS, W&S, WPThe Word of Life (Bell) G2, GCWe Three Kings BB, CVH, GC, CCH GPC, PMB, SM, WCH, WP, WS

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Psalm 72: C14 PARM (Kasbohm)Psalm 72: 312-40958 (Weisgall)Psalm 72: (Cooney) BB, GCPsalm 72: (Guimont) CCH, LP, RSPsalm 72: (Joncas) GTR, MJP, RSPsalm 72: (Schiavone) ALP, JS

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS:A Carol for Epiphany (Pfautsch) 11-10014A Dulcimer Carol (Willett) CCH, GTRA Stable Lamp Is Lighted CVH, GCAfrican Noel (Kauffmann) 362-03288Before the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) GC, G-4381Brightest and Best (Heber) GTR, GC, RSChildren, Run Joyfully (Dufford) BB, CBW III, JSChild of My Heart (Haugen) G2, G-3804Good News Carol (Furlong) CCH, G-3917Humble Service (Flemming) 11-2294Is It Far to Bethlehem CCH, G2, G-2908Jesus, Son of God (Bock) GC, G-3749Joyful Is the Dark (Wren) G2, GCO Little Town of Bethlehem BB, CVH, GC, WPOnly In God (Talbot) BB/MI, GC, W&SRise Up, Jerusalem (Foley) GP, JSSay, Where Is He Born? (Mendelssohn) 312-41393The Journey of the Magi MSM-55-9825What Star Is This BB, GC, CBW III, PMB, WCH, WPWhat Shall We Bring? (Hughes) CCH, G2, G-4502What Child Is This (Isele) G-3547, RSWhere There Are Prophecies (Giechen) 11-2499Who Has Known (Foley) CBW III, GP2Wood is For the Manger (Janco) 8707 WLPWord of God, Come Down on Earth BB/MI, CBW III, CCH, CVH, JS, PMB, RS, WP

COMMUNION:A Christmas Star (Constantine) 312-40767A Stable Lamp Is Lighted (Wilbur) G2, GCCarol of the Wise Men (Hopson) 11-2081Epiphany (Running) 11-2546God's Surprise (Bell) G2Now Shine, Bright Glow Majesty MSM-50-2000

O Come, All Ye Faithful BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, HM, PMB, SM, WCH, WS, WPO Poverty (Berthier) TAIZE IIOne Bread, One Body (Foley) BB/MI, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, G2, W&SSion, Sing (Diess) RSSleeping Jesus (Bullard) G-5058Stars Lead Us Ever On (Sioux Tribal Carol, Baily, H. Gaul) 332-14130Sleep of the Infant Jesus (Fix) G-3624Thanksgiving Hymn from Ephesus (Hansen) G-4636The Adoration of the Shepherds (Medieval Catalonian, Molzer) 332-40112The Word of Life (Bell) CCH, G2Three Kings, The (Cornelius) G-3124While By the Sheep G-5047

SONG OF PRAISE:A Star (Smith) G-3468All the Ends of the Earth (Chepponis) SM, WCH, WSAll the Ends of the Earth (Kreutz) BB/MI, PSALMSAll the Ends of the Earth (Hurd) BB, JS, MICarol of the Stranger (Cooney) G-4118Ever Since the Savior Came MSM-50-1038Mary’s Lullaby (Bock) CCH, G-3757O Lovely Christmas Rose (Caldwell) 312-41143Only In God (Foley) BB, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, JSShout for Joy (Peloquin) G-1624, GCSongs of Thankfulness and Praise BB, CBW III, GC, WPStar of the East MSM-50-2100The Encounter (Bell) G-5219The Kings (Cornelius, Hopson) 11-2439

CLOSING SONG:All the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB, MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JSArise, Shine! (Haugen) GTR, GCArise, Shine MSM-50-9803As With Gladness Men of Old BB, CBW III, CCH, CVH, GC, GPC, SS, WPBrightest and Best of the Stars of the Morning MSM-50-2004City of God (Schutte) BB/MI, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, W&S, WCHCry Out with Joy and Gladness PMB, SM, WCH, WSGood Christians All, Rejoice BB, CBW III, CVH, GTR, PMB, SS, WPHe Came Down A West African Christmas Carol (Haugen) G2, G-3808I Am the Light of the World (Hayakawa) BB/MI, GC, GTR, JS, S&SImmortal, Invisible, God Only Wise CCH, CVH, GC, PMB, WCH, WPIn Christ There Is No East or West BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, GPC, WP, PMB, WCH, W&SJoy to the World BB, CBW III, CVH, CCH, GC, GPCOMP, PMB, WCH WPSing a New Song (Bell) G-4672Sing Praise to Our Creator PMB, WCHTake Christ to the World BB/MI, JS2Those Who Walked in Darkness (Breedlove) GC, G-4100

Epiphany of the Lord


FIRST READING: Is. 42: 1-4, 6-7“Here is my servant, my chosen onein whom my soul delights.” or(new) opt: Isa 55:1-11 “All you whoare thirsty, come to the water! Youwho have no money, come, receivegrain and eat; Come, without pay-ing and without cost, drink wineand milk!”RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Ps. 29 “The Lord will bless hispeople with peace.” or(new) opt: Isa 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6“With joy you will draw water atthe fountain of salvation.”SECOND READING: Acts 10: 34-38 “God anointed him with theHoly Spirit and with power.” or(new) opt: 1 John 5:1-9 “Everyonewho believes that Jesus is theChrist is begotten by God, and ev-eryone who loves the father loves(also) the one begotten by him.”GOSPEL ACCLAMATION:Mk. 9: 6 “The heavens were openedand the Father's voice was heard:this is my beloved Son; hear him.”GOSPEL: (new) Mark 1:7-11“One mightier than I is comingafter me. I am not worthy tostoop and loosen the thongs ofhis sandals. I have baptized youwith water; he will baptize youwith the holy Spirit."

SCRIPTURAL TOPICS: Son ofGod; Baptism; New Live: God iswith Us; the King of Glory.

FOCUS: "This is my beloved Son; onhim my favor rests." Jesus is inaugu-rated into his earthly ministry.

REFLECTION: "Through Christwe see as in a mirror the spotlessand excellent face of God. "

St. Clement of Rome

"Life is the strength to act. Spirituallife is the strength to act spiritually,according to the will of God. Manhas lost this strength; therefore un-til it is restored to him, he cannotlive spiritually, no matter howmuch he intends to. That is why theflow of grace into the soul of a

Baptism of the Lord: Cycle B

To interiorize solitude is to be able todraw from that well of strength evenin the clamor of daily life.• How can we keep some of the

wonder associated with Christ- mas alive throughout the entire year?• What are some of the memories of

this season you would like to holdand draw strength from at othertimes?

Children's Liturgy of the WordRecount, with the children's help,the various activities and prepara-tions that made this Christmasmemorable. Perhaps some of thememories are negative ones. That'sall right, life is made up of positiveand negative memories. Ask thechildren to think about what theycan learn from their experiences ofthis season. What can they do toremember the joys as well as thedisappointments that make up thisseason?____________________________________________________________________________

YOUTH GROUPSA New Song (Howard) 7150 WLPAll the Ends of the Earth (Fisher) S&SBefore the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) CCH, G-4381God It Was (Bell) G2, GC, RSGlory to God (Petty) 1217 WLPIn Praise of His Name (O'Connor) BB/MI, GP, GTR, S&SRise Up Shepherd and FollowWCH, W&S______________________________________________________________________________

HISPANIC HYMNSEl Señor Bendice a Su Pueblo (Manzano) FYCEl Señor Bendice a Su Pueblo (Krisman) SSHoy a la Tierra CAN, CPDLos Peces en el Rio CPD, FYCNunca Suenan las Campanas CPD, FYCOh Pueblecito de Belen CAN, CEL, CPDPastorcitos del Monte CEL, CPD, FYCPaz a la Tierra CAN, CPD_______________________________________

SONG SUGGESTIONSGATHERING SONG:At the Name of Jesus AF-33-99-163, BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, GC, JS, VAO, WCH, WPBaptized in Living Water BFW, PMB, SM, WCH, WSBefore the World Began: I Am for You (Bell) G-4381, GCBeginning Today (Dameans) BB, GP, JSCity of God (Schutte) ACH, BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JS, RS,W&SChrist Is Made the Sure Foundation BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, GC, JS, RS, WCH, WOV, WP

believer is essential for a true Chris-tian life. True Christian life is the lifeof grace. A man makes some reli-gious resolution: but in order to beable to act according to it, it is neces-sary that grace be united with hisspirit. When this union is present,moral strength, hitherto evidentonly temporarily in his first enthusi-asm, is impressed on his spirit andremains there always. This re-estab-lishment of the moral strength of thespirit is effected by the regeneratingaction of baptism, through whichman is granted justification and thestrength to act 'after God in right-eousness and true holiness'."


APPLYING THE READINGS TOTHE LITURGY: The placement ofthis celebration at the end of theChristmas season should be noted.This is another manifestation of theincarnation. God made flesh is re-vealed to the world through bap-tism into his mission on earth. To-day's gospel reading can be inter-preted to signify our own need to goforth into the world with the GoodNews of God's salvation throughJesus Christ. This can be an appro-priate time to call for lay ministersand to reflect how individuals canbring the light of Christ to others.Current lay ministers could contrib-ute some piece in the bulletin or aspart of the homily on the functionand value of their ministry.Sprinkling rite orPenitential rite: Third form with thirdset of invocations.Prayers over the people: NinthSolemn Blessing for Christmas orSolemn Blessing for Epiphany

R.C.I.A.In the Eastern Church there is a prac-tice known as the "Poustinia" whichis Russian for desert. It involves thepractice of going into seclusion topray. The object is to leave the dis-tractions of the world temporarilyso that peace and the awareness ofGod may be internalized and giveone strength to live in the world.









Baptism of the Lord

Come to Me, All You Weary GC, GTRDown to Earth as a Dove (Lovelace) G-5273Every Nation on Earth (Joncas) G-3440Gathering Rite: O Come All Ye Faithful (Haugen) G-4555Gathered as One PMB, SM, WCH, W&SGod, Our Fountain of Salvation BB/MIHe Has Anointed Me (Dameans) GP, GPC, GTROn Jordan’s Bank BB, CBW III, CVH, GC, PMB, SM, WCH, WS, WPPraise to You, O Christ Our Savior (Farrell) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GTR, JS, RSPrepare the Way of the Lord (Berthier) G2, GCReady the Way (Hurd) BB, JSThe Goodness of God Cries Out (Norbet) BB/MI, GP, PMB, S&SThe Light of Christ (Fishel) BB/MI, CBW III, JSThe King of Glory (Jabusch) BB/MI, BFW, CBW III, CVH, GPC, PMB, WCH, W&S, WPWhen John Baptized by Jordan’s River CBW III, SM, WCH, WP

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:Ps. 29 (Guimont) CCH, LP, RSPs. 29 (Schiavone) ALPPs. 29 (Joncas) MJPPs. 29 (Parr) PSNThe Voice of the Lord(Schaefer) 6236 WLPLord, Bless Your People (Warner) PMB, WCHThe Lord Will Bless His People (Booth) GP, SP4The Lord Will Bless His People (Kreutz) PMB, W&S, PRM A14

PREPARATION OF THE GIFTSBaptized in Water GC, GTR, SM, TWC, WP, WCH, WSBefore the Sun Burned Bright (Schutte) BB, GP, GPC, JSCarol of the Baptism MSM-50-2002Center of My Life (Inwood) BB/MI, GC, GTR, JSCome to Me (Norbet) BB/MI, CBW IICome to Me, All Who Are Weary (Schutte) BB, GP, GPC, JSJesus, the Lord (O'Connor) BB, GC, GP, GPC, JSLet the Valleys Be Raised (Schutte) BBO Healing River BFW, GC, GTRSend Us Flowing Water, Lord VAO, WS, WCHThanksgiving Hymn from Ephesus (Hansen) CCH, G-4636The Baptism of Christ (Hallock) G-2331The Lord Descended from Heaven Above (Billings) 312-41152The Voice of God Goes Out CBW III, GC, RS. WPThis Is My Beloved Son (Uhl) 11-2416We Shall Draw Water (Inwood) BB/MI, JSWhen Jesus Came to Jordan WPYou Are Near (Schutte) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, W&S

COMMUNION:Abba! Father! (Landry) BB, GP, GPC, JSBread of Life (Farrell) BB/MI, GC, JS, RSBy Name I Have Called You BB, GPCCome to the Water (Foley) BB/MI, GC, GPC, GP, GTR, W&SFlow River Flow (Hurd) BB/MI, JSGod Is Working His Purpose Out CVH, WPHe Came Down A West African Christmas Carol (Haugen) G-3808, GCI Am the Bread of Life (Toolan) ACH, BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GPCOMP, GTR, JS, S&S, W&S, WCH, WPI Am the Voice of God (Haas) G-3701, RSJesus, Son of God (Bock) G-3749Psallite Domino (Berthier) TAIZE IISprings of Water BB, CVH, SS, WPThe Baptism of Jesus (Wallace) G-3382There Is a Fountain (American Folksong) 312-41398Walk in the Reign (Cooney) G2, GCWhat Child Is This (Isele) G-3547

SONG OF PRAISE:Hail the Lord's Anointed (Teimpidis) G-3182The Baptism of Jesus (Lovelace) 11-2568The Baptism of the Lord MSM-50-2003This Is My Son, My Beloved (Powell) G-3527With Water Most Pure (Kreutz) OCPWorld without End (Bell) G2, GC

CLOSING SONG:All Glory, Praise, and Honor BB, CBW III, CVH, GPCOMP, PMB, SS, WCH, WPAll the Ends of the Earth (Dufford) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, GP, GPC, GTR, JSGreat Is the Lord (Toolan) BB/MI, CBW III, GC, JSI Am the Light of the World (Hayakawa) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GTR, JSIn Christ There Is No East or West BB/MI, BFW, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPC, JS, RS, PMB, WCH, WOV, WPIn Praise of His Name (O'Connor) BB/MI, CCH, GC, GP, GTR, W&SMake Straight the Way (Conry) BB, HMMighty Lord (Foley) BB, GP, GPCOMPOn Our Journey to the Kingdom (Colgan) BB/MI, HMPeople of Israel (Toolan) BB, S&SSend Forth Your Spirit, O Lord (Guimont) G-3684, GCSing a New Song to the Lord (Bell) G-4380, G2Sing Praise to Our Creator PMB, W&S, WCHSing to the World (Sands) BB/MI, S&SSongs of Thankfulness and Praise BB, CBW III, CCH, GC, WPTake Christ to the World BB/MIThe Spirit of God (Deiss) PMB, W&S, WCHTo Jesus Christ, Our Sov’reign King BB/MI, CBW III, CVH, GC, GPCOMP, JS, PMB, RS, WCHWaters of Life SM, VAO, WS, WCH


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