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4th ADVENT Year of Gospel of Luke

INTROIT ANTIPHON

From heaven above the Just One comes

Blessing of Advent Wreath

and Lighting of 4th Candle

Longing for shelter many are homelesslonging for warmth many are coldmake us your building sheltering

otherswalls made of living stone

Christ be our light, shine in our hearts

shine through the darknessChrist be our light

shine in your church gathered today.

THE WORD

for the final Sunday in Advent is about Mary

Old Testament Reading

MICAH 5. 1 – 4

A king will come from Bethlehem

Isaiah 12: Response

With joy you will draw water from wells of salvation

Epistle

HEBREWS 10. 5 - 10

I have come to do your will

Gospel Acclamation

Prepare ye the way of the Lord (x2)

Verse

Prepare ye the way of the Lord (x2)

Gospel

LUKE 1. 39 - 48Blessed are you among women

APOSTLES’ CREED

• I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth• and in Jesus Christ, his only Son our Lord• who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,• suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.• He descended into hell;• on the third day he rose again from the dead.• He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty.• From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.• I believe in the Holy Spirit,• the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, • the forgiveness of sins,• the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. Amen

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFULIn response to the Gospel anyone may try and say a prayer,

ending:

Lord in your mercy…..

Missal suggests 4 intentions

That our church might…..That our society might…..That our parish might…..

At this special time we might..

PLEASE NOTE: these prayers are for us here.

Those who are absent (the poor, refugees, sick, dead etc) should be remembered at the

“memento” during the Eucharistic prayer

There is no plate collection here unless for a previously intimated

good cause.NEXT SUNDAY for Pro-Life InitiativeSUNDAY 6 JAN for Justice and Peace

If you wish to support your place of worship you should do this through your bank or the envelope

system. Forms in sacristy. Box at back for visitors’ donations.

Pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Almighty Father

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good

and the good of all his holy church

THE EUCHARIST

Of course you can watch and silently pray if that is what you

are used to. Mass is designed for the congregation to respond with

1. SANCTUS2. PROCLAMATION OF FAITH

3. GREAT AMEN

EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

The Lord be with youAnd with your spiritLift up your heartsWe lift them up to the LordLet us give thanks to the Lord our GodIt is right and just

PREFACE TO THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

SANCTUS(Schubert)

Holy holy holy, Lord God of hosts (x2)

Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory

Hosanna in the highest (x2)Blessed is He who comes in the

name of the LordHosanna in the highest (x2)

PROCLAMATION OF FAITH

We proclaim your death O Lord and profess your resurrection until you come again, until you

come again.

GREAT AMEN

THE LORD’S PRAYER

If English is not your first language you are encouraged to say this prayer in the language in which you first learned it

…..for the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and

forever.

The peace of the Lord be with you always: and with your spirit.

Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis (x2)

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us

Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem

……grant us peace.

Please kneel

Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb

Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

No, that’s not a queue for Communion.

The Missal calls it a a PROCESSION which you are invited to join when

you are ready Chanting helps communion

preparation.

Wait for the Lord, his day is nearWait for the Lord, be strong take heart

Ghirlandaio (Italian Renaissance)

POST COMMUNION SONG

Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with you

Blessed are you among womenAnd blest is the fruit of your womb

Jesus.Holy Mary Mother of God pray for us

sinners now and at the hour of our death Amen.

Gentle woman quite lightMorning star so strong and bright

Gentle mother peaceful doveTeach us wisdom teach us love.

You were chosen by the Father

You were chose for the SonYou were chosen from all women

And for women shining oneGentle woman quite light

Morning star so strong and brightGentle mother peaceful dove

Teach us wisdom teach us love.Blessed are you among women

Blest in turn all women tooBlessed they with peaceful spiritsBlessed they with gentle hearts.

Deacon: Go in the peace of Christ glorifying the Lord with your

life.

Response: Thanks be to God !

Now follow the cross and the SVdP member out on to the street !

CHRIST-MASS

St Peter’s 6 Vigil 10 Pasterka 12 Midnight 10 & 12

St Simon’s12 Midnight, 10 am 12 (Polish) & 6 pm

HOGMANAY Watchnight Service 31 Dec 11 pm Old Cathedral CATHOLIC WESTERN CALENDAR on sale in porch £2.50CRIB OFFERINGS to St Margaret’s Adoption Society

PARISH REGISTRATION / BANK ORDERS / GIFT AID forms from passkeepersSVdP 2nd & 4th Thursdays 7 30 pm St Simon’s Presbytery

Church open daily 8 am – 6 pmSolidarity with Emmaus Shop 530 Dum Rd to recycle goods. Tel: 342 4089

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