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Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God and the Octave Day of Christmas

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully."

Visit our website to learn more about our community.

Our mass parts are from the Roman Missal mass setting. They can be found in our hymnal, beginning with #169.

Introductory Rites

(please stand)

Entrance Antiphon

Hail, Holy Mother who have birth to the King, who rules heaven and earth forever.

Contributors: John Ainslie

Opening Hymn - 457 - Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly

Sing of Mary, pure and lowly,
Virgin mother undefiled,
Sing of God's own Son most holy,
Who became her little child.
Fairest child of fairest mother,
God the Lord who came to earth,
Word made flesh, our very brother,
Takes our nature by his birth.

Sing of Jesus, son of Mary,
In the home at Nazareth.
Toil and labor cannot weary
Love enduring unto death.
Constant was the love he gave her,
Though he went forth from her side,
Forth to preach, and heal, and suffer,
Till on Calvary he died.

Glory be to God the Father;
Glory be to God the Son;
Glory be to God the Spirit;
Glory to the Three in One.
From the heart of blessed Mary,
From all saints the song ascends,
And the Church the strain reechoes
Unto earth's remotest ends.

Text: Roland F. Palmer, © Parish of Saint John the Evangelist, Victoria, BC

Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you.

ALL: And with your spirit.

Kyrie:

(Sung)

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Cantor: Christe, eleison
All: Christe, eleison

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
We glorify you,
We give you thanks for your great glory.
Lord God, heavenly king,
O God, Almighty Father.

Lord, Jesus Christ,
Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
You take away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
You take away the sins of the world,
Receive our prayer;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen, amen

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

LITURGY OF THE WORD

Text for the Readings can be found here

First Reading - Numbers 6:22-27
Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8
R. May God bless us in his mercy. May God bless us in his mercy.

O God, be gracious and bless us;
and let your face shed its light upon us.
So will your ways be known upon earth;
and all nations learn your salvation.
R. May God bless us in his mercy. May God bless us in his mercy.

Let the nations be glad and shout for joy;
with uprightness you rule the peoples;
you guide the nations on the earth .
R. May God bless us in his mercy. May God bless us in his mercy.

Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you!
May God still give us his blessing
that all the ends of the earth may revere him!
R. May God bless us in his mercy. May God bless us in his mercy.
Contributors: Michel Guimont. Tune: © 1994, GIA Publications, Inc.
Second Reading - Galatians 4:4-7
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets;
in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son.

Gospel - Luke 2:16-21

Homily

(please sit)

Nicene Creed
(please stand)

I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.

Prayers of the Faithful

(after each prayer intention)
We pray to the Lord.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Heavenly Father, we thank you for gathering us together and calling us to serve as your disciples.
You have charged us through your Son, Jesus, with the great mission of evangelizing and witnessing your love to the world.
Send your Holy Spirit to guide us as we discern your will for the spiritual renewal of our parish.
Give us strength, courage, and clear vision as we use our gifts to serve you.
We entrust our parish family to the care of Mary, our mother, and ask for her intercession and guidance, as we strive to build a parish that loves God, embraces all people, and shares the Gospel joyfully.

Amen.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Offertory Hymn - 451 - Lo! How a Rose E’re Blooming

Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming
From tender stem hath sprung!
From Jesse’s lineage coming,
As seers of old have sung.
It came, a blossom bright,
Amid the cold of winter,
When half spent was the night.

Isaiah ‘twas foretold it,
The Rose I have in mind;
With Mary we behold it,
The Virgin Mother kind.
To show God’s love aright,
She bore to us a Savior,
When half spent was the night.

This Flow’r, whose fragrance tender
With sweetness fills the air,
Dispels with glorious splendor
The darkness ev’rywhere.
True man, yet very God,
From sin and death he saves us,
And lightens every load.

Text: Isaiah 11:1; Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen; Speier Gesangbuch, 1599; tr. sts. 1-2 by Theodore Baker, 1851-1934, alt.; st. 3, Friedrich Lakritz, 1808-1859; tr. By Harriet Reynolds Krauth, 1845-1925, alt

Preface

Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right and just.

Holy, Holy (sung)

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation (sung)

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Doxology:

The Eucharistic prayer concludes:

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.
All (sung): Amen, amen, amen!
Amen, amen, amen!

Our Father

All: Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed by your name.
Your kingdom come,
Your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass
against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

(all kneel)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

O daughter of Zion, sing praises; behold your King is coming.

Contributors: John Ainslie

Communion Hymn - Mother Mary, Pray for Us

Mother Mary, full of mercy,
hear your people, gentle one.
Help of Christians, friend of sinners,
How we need your prayer for us:
we, the children born of Eden,
prone to wander from your son.
Mother Mary, in your mercy,
pray for us.

Dearest Mary, heart of suff’ring,
love that wept beneath the cross,
see our wounds in need of tending.
Comfort of afflicted ones,
sweetest help of all in sorrow,
lift us to the heart of God.
Mother Mary, in your kindness,
pray for us.

Holy Mary, seat of wisdom,
give us vision to believe.
Cause of joy and of salvation,
lead the nations into peace.
Star of morning, interceding,
with a mother’s patient love,
Holy Mary, in your wisdom,
pray for us.

Mother Mary, in your mercy, pray for us.

Communion Song 2 (if needed) - 466 - What Child is This?

1.What Child is this, who, laid to rest,
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ, the King,
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:
Haste, haste to bring Him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

2. Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.

[Chorus]

3. So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

[Chorus]

Contributors: Public Domain. Tune: Harm. by John Stainer

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Alma Redemptóris Mater,
quae pérvia caeli porta manes,
Et stella maris,
succúrre cadénti
súrgere qui curat pópulo:
Tu quae genuísti,
natúra miránte,
tuum sanctum Genitórem:
Virgo prius ac postérius,
Gabriélis ab ore
sumens illud Ave,
peccatórum miserére.

Translation:
Kind mother of the Redeemer, who remain the open gate of heaven and the star of the sea, help your falling people who want to rise: you who bore your holy Parent, while nature marveled: a Virgin before and after, receiving that ‘Ave’ from Gabriel’s mouth, have mercy on [us] sinners.

(Source: Parish Book of Chant, CMAA 2012)

Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional Hymn - 428 - Go Tell it On the Mountain

Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born

While shepherds kept their watching
O'er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a Holy light

The shepherds feared and trembled
When, lo! Above the Earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth

Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn

Contributors: Public Domain

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Unless otherwise noted, music is reprinted with permission under OneLicense A-70539

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The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph - Sunday 5pm

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Our sung Mass parts are from Curtis Stephen’s Mass of Renewal.

Today, we will be celebrating the baptism of Nolan Reddy Thumma.

Entrance Antiphon

The shepherds went in haste and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger.

Introductory Rites

Mass will begin with Fr. Bass, the child, the parents, and godparents in the back of the church.
At the end of the Reception of the Child, Fr. Bass, the parents, and godparents sign the child with the Sign of the Cross.

Processional Hymn - O Come, All Ye Faithful

O come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant!
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!
Come and behold him,
Born the King of angels.
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord
Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest:
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!
Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n!
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

Text: Original Latin by Wade; English tr. by Oakeley; Public Domain

Gloria (sung)

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
We glorify you,
We give you thanks for your great glory.
Lord God, heavenly king,
O God, Almighty Father.

For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen, amen

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

Text for the Readings can be found here

First Reading - Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Responsorial Psalm 128
R: Blessed are those who love you; happy those who follow you. Blessed are those who seek you, O God.
Contributors: Marty Haugen. Tune: © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc. Text: © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc.
Second Reading - Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17

Gospel - Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Homily

(please sit)

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Baptism of Nolan Reddy Thumma

After the pouring of baptismal waters over the child’s head, we sing:

You have put on Christ, in Him you have been baptized. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Text: Based on Romans 5:15, 6:4; 8:38-39; Ephesians 4:4.
Refrain text © 1969, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 1989, 1993, Stephen Dean. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Song - O Little Town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in the dark street shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary,
And gathered all above,
While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch of wondering love.
O morning stars, together
Proclaim the holy birth
And praises sing to God, the King,
And peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silently,
The wondrous Gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem,
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell:
Oh, come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Emmanuel!

Preface

Sanctus

The Sanctus acclamation is sung to conclude the introduction of the eucharistic prayer.

(all sing)
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

(all sing)
When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.

Doxology:

The Eucharistic prayer concludes:

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

All (sung): Amen, amen, amen!

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

(While Holy Communion is reserved for Catholics, persons of all faiths wishing to receive a blessing may participate in the
communion procession. Place your arms across your chest to indicate you would like to receive this blessing.)

Communion Antiphon

Our God has appeared on the earth and lived among us.

Communion Song - Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Of the Father’s love begotten
Ere the worlds began to be,
Christ the Alpha and Omega,
Christ the source, the ending he
Of the things that are,
that have been,
And that future years shall see
Evermore and evermore!
O that birth forever blessed,
When the Virgin, full of grace,
By the Spirit, blest, conceiving
Bore the Savior of our race;
And the babe, the world’s redeemer,
First revealed his sacred face.
Evermore and evermore!
Let the heights of heav’n adore him;
Angel hosts, with praises sing;
Pow’rs, dominions bow before him
And extol our God and King;
Let no tongue on earth be silent,
Ev’ry voice in concert ring
Evermore and evermore!
This is Christ whom seers and sages
Heralded with one accord,
Whom the voices of the prophets
Promised in their faithful word;
Christ has come, the long-expected;
Let creation praise its Lord
Evermore and evermore!
Christ, to you, with God the Father,
And the Spirit, One in Three,
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
And unwearied praises be:
Honor, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory
Evermore and evermore!

Contributors: Public Domain

Communion Song 2 - Silent Night

Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heavenly hosts sing 'Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace.
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.

Music in Public Domain

Closing Song - Joy to the World

Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!
Let us our songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.

Tune: G. F. Handel, Public Domain Text: Issac Watts, Public Domain

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MASS PARTS
Mass of Renewal by Curtis Stephen
Text © 2010, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 2009, Curtis Stephan. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-705391. All rights reserved.

Antiphons

Text © 2010, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 2020, Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart, and Curtis Stephan. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
Contributors: Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart, Curtis Stephan
Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-705391. All rights reserved.

CCLI songs reprinted under CCLI License #2889780.

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The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph - 11am

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to learn more about our community.

Our mass parts are from the Roman Missal mass setting. They can be found in our hymnal, beginning with #169.

Today, we will be celebrating the baptism of Reiina Nguyen Cujardo.

Entrance Antiphon

(cantor)
The shepherds went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger.

Contributors: John Ainslie

Introductory Rites

Processional Hymn - 430 - Angels We Have Heard on High, v. 1+4

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyous strains.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

See him in a manger laid
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Tune: Public Domain Text: Tr. from Crown of Jesus Music; Public Domain

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
We glorify you,
We give you thanks for your great glory.
Lord God, heavenly king,
O God, Almighty Father.

For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father,
Amen.

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

LITURGY OF THE WORD

Text for the Readings can be found here

First Reading - Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5
R: Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
Text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 2001, John Schiavone. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
Second Reading - Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts;
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.

Gospel - Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Homily

(please sit)

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Baptism of Reiina Nguyen Cujardo

After the pouring of baptismal waters over the child’s head, we sing:

You have put on Christ, in Him you have been baptized. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Offertory Hymn - 466 - What Child is This

What child is this, who, laid to rest
On Mary's lap, is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

Why lies he in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear;
for sinners here
the Silent Word is pleading.
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh;
Come, peasant, king, to own him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone him.
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

Contributors: Public Domain
Tune: Harm. by John Stainer

Preface

Holy, Holy (sung)

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation (sung)

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Doxology:

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

(all kneel)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

Our God has appeared on earth and lived among men.

Musical settings copyright © 1996, 2011 by Richard Rice. All rights reserved. Antiphon texts from The Sacramentary (1985); English translation prepared by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy.

Communion Hymn - 436 - Wood of the Cradle

Wood of the cradle, wood of the cross,
Bearing a lifetime of joy and of loss,
Who is your loved one?
Who could he be,
Born in a manger to die on a tree?
This, this is Jesus the Lord,
Here in the Body and Blood outpoured.
Come, come, come walk in his ways.
Kneel at the manger and rise from the grave.

Shepherds lie sleeping, deep in their dreams;
Angels awaken them. “What could this mean?
Whom do you herald? Whom must we find?
A child in a Manger? Our God born in time?”
This, this is Jesus the Lord,
Here in the Body and Blood outpoured.
Come, come, come walk in his ways.
Kneel at the manger and rise from the grave.

Star in the heavens bearing new light,
Guiding the sages and ages this night:
Where will you lead us? Where can he be,
The child born of myst’ry who died on a tree?
This, this is Jesus the Lord,
Here in the Body and Blood outpoured.
Come, come, come walk in his ways.
Kneel at the manger and rise from the grave.

Come, all who hunger, come, all who thirst;
Come, all who seek him. God's joy on the earth.
Find him a shelter, bright, safe, and warm;
See in all people his love being born.
This, this is Jesus the Lord,
Here in the Body and Blood outpoured.
Come, come, come walk in his ways.
Kneel at the manger and rise from the grave.

Communion Hymn - 427 - Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Of the Father’s love begotten
Ere the worlds began to be,
He is Alpha and Omega,
He the source, the ending he
Of the things that are,
that have been,
And that future years shall see
Evermore and evermore!

O that birth forever blessed,
When the Virgin, full of grace,
Overshadowed by the Spirit,
Bore the Savior of our race;
And the babe, the world’s redeemer,
First revealed his sacred face.
Evermore and evermore!

This is he whom seers and sages
Sang of old with one accord,
Whom the voices of the prophets
Promised in their faithful word;
Now he shines, the long-expected;
Let creation praise its Lord
Evermore and evermore!

Let the heights of heav’n adore him;
Angel hosts, his praises sing;
Pow’rs, dominions bow before him
And extol our God and King;
Let no tongue on earth be silent,
Ev’ry voice in concert ring
Evermore and evermore!

Christ, to you, with God the Father,
And the Spirit, One in Three,
Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving
And unwearied praises be:
Honor, glory, and dominion,
And eternal victory
Evermore and evermore!

Contributors: Public Domain

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional Hymn - 437 - Joy to the World

Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
Let us our songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.

Tune: G. F. Handel, Public Domain Text: Issac Watts, Public Domain

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The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to learn more about our community.

Our mass parts are from the Roman Missal mass setting. They can be found in our hymnal, beginning with #169.

Introductory Rites

(please stand)

Entrance Antiphon

(cantor)
The shepherds went in haste, and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger.

Contributors: John Ainslie

Processional Hymn - 430 - Angels We Have Heard on High, v. 1+4

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyous strains.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

See him in a manger laid
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Tune: Public Domain Text: Tr. from Crown of Jesus Music; Public Domain

Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you.

ALL: And with your spirit.

Kyrie:

Cantor: Kyrie eleison.
All: Kyrie eleison.
Cantor: Christe eleison.
All: Christe eleison.
Cantor: Kyrie eleison.
All: Kyrie eleison.

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
We glorify you,
We give you thanks for your great glory.
Lord God, heavenly king,
O God, Almighty Father.

For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father,
Amen.

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

LITURGY OF THE WORD

Text for the Readings can be found here

First Reading - Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14
Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5
R: Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways.
Text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 2001, John Schiavone. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.
Second Reading - Colossians 3:12-21 or 3:12-17
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Let the peace of Christ control your hearts;
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.

Gospel - Mt 2:13-15, 19-23

Homily

(please sit)

Nicene Creed
(please stand)

Prayers of the Faithful

(after each prayer intention)
We pray to the Lord.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Amen.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Offertory Hymn - 466 - What Child is This

Contributors: Public Domain
Tune: Harm. by John Stainer

Preface

Holy, Holy (sung)

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation (sung)

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Doxology:

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

(all kneel)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

Our God has appeared on earth and lived among men.

Communion Hymn - 436 - Wood of the Cradle

Communion Hymn - 427 - Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Contributors: Public Domain

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional Hymn - 437 - Joy to the World

Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
Let us our songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.

Tune: G. F. Handel, Public Domain Text: Issac Watts, Public Domain

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The Nativity of Our Lord -Christmas Day

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to learn more about our community.

List of Pre-Mass Preludes - to view prelude Christmas carols, click here

Introductory Rites

(please stand)

Entrance Antiphon

(cantor)
A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called messenger of great counsel.

Contributors: John Ainslie

Opening Hymn - 439 -
O Come, All Ye Faithful

O come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant!
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!
Come and behold him,
Born the King of angels.
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n!
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:

O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

Text: Original Latin by Wade; English tr. by Oakeley; Spanish tr. by Cabrera; Public Domain

Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you.

ALL: And with your spirit.

Kyrie:

Cantor: Kyrie eleison.
All: Kyrie eleison.
Cantor: Christe eleison.
All: Christe eleison.
Cantor: Kyrie eleison.
All: Kyrie eleison.

Gloria (Roman Missal Setting)

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
We glorify you,
We give you thanks for your great glory.
Lord God, heavenly king,
O God, Almighty Father.

For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father,
Amen.

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Readings can be found here
(All Christmas Eve/Day readings this year will be the readings from “Mass during the Night”)

First Reading - Isaiah 9:1-6

Responsorial Psalm

R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord! (2x)

1. Sing to the Lord a new song,
Sing to the Lord, all the earth;
Sing to the Lord,
bless his holy name!
R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord! (2x)

2. Announce his salvation, day after day
Tell His glory among the nations;
Among all peoples, his marvelous deeds.
R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord! (2x)

3. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice
Let the sea and what fills it resound
Let the plains be joyful, and all that is in them be joyful.
Then let all the trees of the forest rejoice.
R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord! (2x)

4. They shall rejoice before the Lord,
who comes to govern the earth,
to govern the world with justice
and all the peoples with faithfulness.
R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord! (2x)

Text: Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13. Psalm refrain text © 1969, 1981, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Verses based on the New American Bible. Music and verses text © 1991, Paul Inwood. Published by OCP. All rights reserved

Second Reading - Titus 2:11-14

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Good news and great joy to all the world,
Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Gospel - Luke 2:1-14

*Verses for Psalm only. Verse for the Gospel Acclamation is available in accompaniment books. Text: Psalm 96:1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13. Psalm refrain text © 1969, 1981, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Verses based on the New American Bible. Music and verses text © 1991, Paul Inwood. Published by OCP. All rights reserved

Homily

(please sit)

Nicene Creed
(please stand)

Prayers of the Faithful

(after each prayer intention)
We pray to the Lord.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Amen.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Offertory Hymn - 424- Hark, the Herald Angels Sing

Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled!”
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With the angelic host proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest Heav’n adored;
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time, behold Him come,
Offspring of the virgin’s womb.
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see;
Hail the incarnate Deity,
Pleased as man with us to dwell,
Jesus our Emmanuel.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heav’n born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings,
Ris’n with healing in His wings.
Mild He lays His glory by,
Born that we no more may die;
Born to raise us from the earth,
Born to give us second birth.
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”

Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, Public Domain Text: Charles Wesley, Public Domain

Preface

Holy, Holy (sung)

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation (sung)

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Doxology:

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

(all kneel)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Contributors: John Ainslie

Communion Hymn - 430 - Angels We Have Heard on High

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyous strains.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Shepherds why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Say what may the tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Come to Bethlehem and see
Him Whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

See him in a manger laid
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Tune: Public Domain Text: Tr. from Crown of Jesus Music; Public Domain

Communion Hymn - 448 - Away in a Manger

Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed,
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head.
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus,
Asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing;
The Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes.
I love you, Lord Jesus!
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle,
'Til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask you to stay
Close by me forever,
And love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children
In Your tender care,
And fit us for heaven,
To live with You there

Contributors: Public Domain

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional Hymn - 437 - Joy to the World

Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
Let us our songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.

Tune: G. F. Handel, Public Domain Text: Issac Watts, Public Domain

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The Nativity of Our Lord -Midnight Mass

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Pre-Mass Preludes - to view prelude Christmas carols, click here

Solemn Chant - The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
(please stay seated)

A few minutes before Midnight Mass begins, the cantor will chant the Solemn Christmas Proclamation.

“The announcement of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord from the Roman Martyrology draws upon Sacred Scripture to declare in a formal way the birth of Christ.”

(https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/christmas/christmas-proclamation)

(cantor)
The Twenty-fifth Day of December,
when ages beyond number had run their course from the creation of the world,
when God in the beginning created heaven and earth, and formed man in his own likeness;
when century upon century had passed
since the Almighty set his bow in the clouds after the Great Flood, as a sign of covenant and peace;
in the twenty-first century since Abraham, our father in faith, came out of Ur of the Chaldees;
in the thirteenth century since the People of Israel were led by Moses in the Exodus from Egypt;
around the thousandth year since David was anointed King;
in the sixty-fifth week of the prophecy of Daniel;
in the one hundred and ninety-fourth Olympiad;
in the year seven hundred and fifty-two
since the foundation of the City of Rome;
in the forty-second year of the reign of Caesar Octavian Augustus,
the whole world being at peace,

JESUS CHRIST, eternal God and Son of the eternal Father, desiring to consecrate the world by his most loving presence,
was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and when nine months had passed since his conception,
was born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem of Judah, and was made man:

The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to the flesh.

Introductory Rites

(please stand)

Entrance Antiphon

(cantor)
Let us all rejoice in the Lord for our Savior has been born in the world. Today true peace has come down to us from heaven.

Contributors: John Ainslie

Opening Hymn - 439 -
O Come, All Ye Faithful

Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest:

O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n!
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:

O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

Adeste Fideles laeti triumphantes,
Veníte, veníte in Bethlehem.
Natum vidéte, Regem Angelorum:

Veníte adoremus,
Veníte adoremus
Veníte adoremus Dóminum

Text: Original Latin by Wade; English tr. by Oakeley; Spanish tr. by Cabrera; Public Domain

Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you.

ALL: And with your spirit.

Kyrie (sung):

Kyrie eleison.
Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison.

Gloria (Roman Missal Setting)

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
We glorify you,
We give you thanks for your great glory.
Lord God, heavenly king,
O God, Almighty Father.

For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father,
Amen.

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Readings can be found here
(All Christmas Eve/Day readings this year will be the readings from “Mass during the Night”)

Responsorial Psalm: Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord. Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.

Homily

(please sit)

Nicene Creed
(please stand)

Prayers of the Faithful

(after each prayer intention)
We pray to the Lord.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Amen.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Hymn - 430 - Angels We Have Heard on High

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyous strains.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Shepherds why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Say what may the tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Come to Bethlehem and see
Him Whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

See him in a manger laid
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Tune: Public Domain Text: Tr. from Crown of Jesus Music; Public Domain

Preface

Holy, Holy (sung)

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation (sung)

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Doxology/Amen:

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.
All (sung): Amen, amen, amen. Amen, amen, amen!

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

(all kneel)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

The Word became flesh, and we have seen his glory.

Contributors: John Ainslie

Communion Hymns - Gesu Bambino

When blossoms flower
’mid the snows,
Upon a winter night,
Was born the Child, the Christmas Rose,
The King of Love and Light.
The angels sang, the shepherds sang,
The grateful earth rejoiced;
And at his blessed birth the stars
Their exultation voiced.

O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
Christ the lord.

Again the heart with rapture glows
To greet the holy night,
That gave the world it's Christmas Rose,
Its King of Love and lLght
Let ev'ry voice acclaim his name,
The grateful chorus swell
From paradise to earth he came
That we with him might dwell.

Contributors: Pietro Alessandro Yon

Communion Hymn - 441 - Silent Night

Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heavenly hosts sing 'Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace.
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Translation:
Kind mother of the Redeemer, who remain the open gate of heaven and the star of the sea: help your falling people who want to rise, you who bore your holy Parent, while nature marveled: a Virgin before and after, receiving that ‘Ave’ from Gabriel’s mouth, have mercy on [us] sinners.

(Source: Parish Book of Chant, CMAA 2012)

Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional Hymn - 437 - Joy to the World

Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
Let us our songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.

Tune: G. F. Handel, Public Domain Text: Issac Watts, Public Domain

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The Nativity of Our Lord -Christmas Eve

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully."

Visit our website to learn more about our community.

List of Pre-Mass Preludes - to view prelude Christmas carols, click here

Introductory Rites

(please stand)

Entrance Antiphon

(cantor)
Today you shall know that the Lord will come and He will save us, and in the morning you will see His glory.

Opening Hymn - 439 -
O Come, All Ye Faithful

Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest:

O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
born this happy morning,
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n;
Word of the Father,
now in flesh appearing:

O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

Text: Original Latin by Wade; English tr. by Oakeley; Spanish tr. by Cabrera; Public Domain

Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you.

ALL: And with your spirit.

Kyrie:

(Sung in the Sanctuary)

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Cantor: Christe, eleison
All: Christe, eleison

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Gloria (Roman Missal Setting)

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
We glorify you,
We give you thanks for your great glory.
Lord God, heavenly king,
O God, Almighty Father.

For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father,
Amen.

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

LITURGY OF THE WORD

The Readings can be found here
(All Christmas Eve/Day readings this year will be the readings from “Mass during the Night”)

First Reading - Isaiah 9:1-6

Responsorial Psalm

R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord! (2x)

1. Sing to the Lord a new song,
Sing to the Lord, all the earth;
Sing to the Lord,
bless his holy name!
R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord! (2x)

2. Announce his salvation, day after day
Tell His glory among the nations;
Among all peoples, his marvelous deeds.
R. Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord! (2x)

Second Reading - Titus 2:11-14

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Good news and great joy to all the world,
Today is born our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Gospel - Luke 2:1-14

Homily

(please sit)

Nicene Creed
(please stand)

Prayers of the Faithful

(after each prayer intention)
We pray to the Lord.

All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Amen.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Offertory Hymn - 424- Hark, the Herald Angels Sing

Tune: Felix Mendelssohn, Public Domain Text: Charles Wesley, Public Domain

Preface

Holy, Holy (sung)

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation (sung)

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

Doxology:

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

(all kneel)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

The glory of the Lord will be revealed,
and all flesh will see the salvation of our God.

Communion Hymn - 430 - Angels We Have Heard on High

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echo back their joyous strains.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Shepherds why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
Say what may the tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Come to Bethlehem and see
Him Whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

See him in a manger laid
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.
Gloria In Excelsis Deo.

Tune: Public Domain Text: Tr. from Crown of Jesus Music; Public Domain

Communion Hymn - 448 - Away in a Manger

Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed,
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head.
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus,
Asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing;
The Baby awakes,
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes.
I love you, Lord Jesus!
Look down from the sky
And stay by my cradle,
'Til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask you to stay
Close by me forever,
And love me, I pray.
Bless all the dear children
In Your tender care,
And fit us for heaven,
To live with You there

Contributors: Public Domain

Communion Hymn - 441 - Silent Night

Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heavenly hosts sing 'Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace.
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth,
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth.

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional Hymn - 437 - Joy to the World

Joy to the World, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Savior reigns!
Let us our songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.

Tune: G. F. Handel, Public Domain Text: Issac Watts, Public Domain

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Fourth Sunday of Advent - Sunday 5pm

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Introductory Rites

(please stand)

Entrance Antiphon and Entrance Song

(Antiphon) Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let clouds rain down the just one. Let the earth be opened, and bring forth a Savior.

(all) O come, Desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of humankind. O bid our sad divisions cease, and be for us our King of Peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you Israel.

(all) O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.

O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Contributors: Public Domain Tune: Chant adapt. by Helmore; acc. by Richard Proulx; © 1975, GIA Publications, Inc. Text: English tr. by Neale; Public Domain.
Music for Antiphon - C. Alcott

Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you.

ALL: And with your spirit.

Kyrie (sung):

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Cantor: Christe, eleison
All: Christe, eleison

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

The Readings can be found here

Responsorial Psalm: Let the Lord enter; he is King of glory!

Text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 2001, John Schiavone. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Contributors: John Schiavone, International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Homily (please sit)

Nicene Creed (please stand)

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Song - Lo, How a Rose

Isaiah ‘twas foretold it,
The Rose I have in mind;
With Mary we behold it,
The Virgin Mother kind.
To show God’s love aright,
She bore to us a Savior,
When half spent was the night.

Preface

Sanctus

The Sanctus acclamation is sung to conclude the introduction of the eucharistic prayer.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

(all sing)
When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.

Doxology:

The Eucharistic prayer concludes:

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

All (sung): Amen, amen, amen!

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Holy Communion is reserved for Catholics in good standing with the Church; persons of all faiths may pray during this time)

Communion Antiphon

Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel.

Communion Song - Choice 1 - My Soul in Stillness Waits

For you, O Lord, my soul in stillness waits.
Truly my hope is in you.

O Lord of Light, our only hope of glory, your radiance shines in all who look to you.
Come light the hearts of all in dark and shadow.
O Spring of Joy, rain down upon our spirits. Our thirsty hearts are yearning for your Word.
Come, make us whole; be comfort to our hearts.
O Root of Life, implant your seed within us, and in your advent draw us all to you,
Our hope reborn in dying and in rising.
O Key of Knowledge, guide us in our pilgrimage, we ever seek, yet unfulfilled remain.
Open to us the pathway of your peace.
Come, let us bow before the God who made us.
Let every heart be opened to the Lord, for we are all the people of his hand.
Here we shall meet the maker of the heavens, creator of the mountains and the seas,
Lord of the stars and present to us now.

Communion Song Choice 2 - Advent Hymn

Christ whose glory fills the skies
Christ the everlasting light
Son of righteousness arise
And triumph o'er these chains of mine
Come thou long awaited One
In the fullness of Your love
And loose this heart bound up by shame
And I will never be the same
So here I wait in hope of You
All my soul's longing through and through
Dayspring from on high be near
And Daystar in my heart appear
3. Dark and cheerless is the morn
Until Your love in me is born
And joyless is the evening song
Until Emmanuel has come
Christy Nockels. © 2016 Sweater Weather Music

Recessional Song - Come, Thou long expected Jesus

1. Come, thou long expected Jesus,
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.

2. Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne

Charles Wesley | Rowland Hugh Prichard. © Words: Public Domain; Music: Public Domain

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Our mass parts for the season of Advent come from the Roman Missal. These can be found in our hymnal, beginning with #169.

Processional Hymn - Advent Entrance Hymn, Week 4

(Antiphon) Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let clouds rain down the just one. Let the earth be opened, and bring forth a Savior.

(all) O come, Desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of humankind. O bid our sad divisions cease, and be for us our King of Peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you Israel.

(all) O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.

Kyrie

Kyrie eleison

Christe eleison

Kyrie eleison

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Collect

This prayer concludes the Introductory Rite of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

The Readings can be found here

Responsorial Psalm: Let the Lord enter; he is King of glory!

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Homily (please sit)

Nicene Creed (please stand)

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Offertory Hymn - 451 - Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming

Isaiah ‘twas foretold it,
The Rose I have in mind;
With Mary we behold it,
The Virgin Mother kind.
To show God’s love aright,
She bore to us a Savior,
When half spent was the night.

Preface

Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right and just.

Sanctus

The Sanctus acclamation is sung to conclude the introduction of the eucharistic prayer.

(all sing)
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

(all sing)
When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Doxology:

The Eucharistic prayer concludes:

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.
All (sung): Amen, amen, amen!
Amen, amen, amen!

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

A Virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel.

Andrew R. Motyka. © St. Meinrad Archabbey

Communion Hymn - 415 - My Soul in Stillness Waits

For you, O Lord, my soul in stillness waits. Truly my hope is in you.

O Lord of Light, our only hope of glory, your radiance shines in all who look to you.
Come light the hearts of all in dark and shadow.
O Spring of Joy, rain down upon our spirits. Our thirsty hearts are yearning for your Word.
Come, make us whole; be comfort to our hearts.
O Root of Life, implant your seed within us, and in your advent draw us all to you,
Our hope reborn in dying and in rising.
O Key of Knowledge, guide us in our pilgrimage, we ever seek, yet unfulfilled remain.
Open to us the pathway of your peace.
Come, let us bow before the God who made us.
Let every heart be opened to the Lord, for we are all the people of his hand.
Here we shall meet the makers of the heavens, creator of the mountains and the seas,
Lord of the stars and present to us now.

Communion Song 2 (if needed) - Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All

Jesus! my Lord, my God, my all!
How can I love Thee as I ought?
And, how revere this wondrous gift,
So far surpassing hope or thought?
Sweet Sacrament! we Thee adore!
O, make us love Thee more and more!
O, make us love Thee more and more!

Had I but Mary's sinless heart
To love Thee with, my dearest King!
O with what bursts of fervent praise
Thy goodness, Jesus, would I sing!
Sweet Sacrament! we Thee adore!
O, make us love Thee more and more!
O, make us love Thee more and more!

O! see upon the altar placed
The victim of divinest love!
Let all the earth below adore,
And join the choirs of heav’n above.
Sweet Sacrament! we Thee adore!
O, make us love Thee more and more!
O, make us love Thee more and more!

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional - 423 - Awake! Awake and Greet the New Morn

Awake! Awake, and greet the new morn,
For angels herald its dawning.
Sing out your joy for soon he is born,
Behold the Child of our longing!
Come as a baby weak and poor,
To bring all hearts together,
He opens wide the heav’ly door
And lives now inside us forever.

4. Rejoice, rejoice, take heart in the night,
Though dark the winter and cheerless,
The rising sun shall crown you with light;
Be strong and loving and fearless.
Love be our song and love our prayer
And love our endless story.
May God fill every day we share
And bring us at last into glory.

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Third Sunday of Advent - Sunday 5pm

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Introductory Rites

(please stand)

Entrance Antiphon

Rejoice in the Lord always,
again I say rejoice!
Indeed, the Lord is near!

Processional Hymn - O Come, O Come Emmanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, O Dayspring from on high,
And cheer us by thy drawing nigh,
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death’s dark shadow put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Contributors: Public Domain Tune: Chant adapt. by Helmore; acc. by Richard Proulx; © 1975, GIA Publications, Inc. Text: English tr. by Neale; Public Domain.

Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you.

ALL: And with your spirit.

Kyrie (sung):

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Cantor: Christe, eleison
All: Christe, eleison

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

The Readings can be found here

Responsorial Psalm: Lord, come and save us. Lord, come and save us.

Homily (please sit)

Nicene Creed (please stand)

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Song - My Soul in Stillness Waits

For you, O Lord, my soul in stillness waits.
Truly my hope is in you.

O Lord of Light, our only hope of glory, your radiance shines in all who look to you.
Come light the hearts of all in dark and shadow.
O Spring of Joy, rain down upon our spirits. Our thirsty hearts are yearning for your Word.
Come, make us whole; be comfort to our hearts.
O Root of Life, implant your seed within us, and in your advent draw us all to you,
Our hope reborn in dying and in rising.
O Key of Knowledge, guide us in our pilgrimage, we ever seek, yet unfulfilled remain.
Open to us the pathway of your peace.
Come, let us bow before the God who made us.
Let every heart be opened to the Lord, for we are all the people of his hand.
Here we shall meet the maker of the heavens, creator of the mountains and the seas,
Lord of the stars and present to us now.

Preface

Sanctus

The Sanctus acclamation is sung to conclude the introduction of the eucharistic prayer.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

(all sing)
When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.

Doxology:

The Eucharistic prayer concludes:

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

All (sung): Amen, amen, amen!

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Holy Communion is reserved for Catholics in good standing with the Church; persons of all faiths may pray during this time)

Communion Antiphon

Say to the faint of heart, “Be strong and do not fear! Behold our God will come, and He will save us.”

Communion Song - instrumental - There is a Longing

There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord,
for you to reveal yourself to us.
There is a longing in our hearts for love we only find in you, our God.

1. For justice, for freedom, for mercy: hear our prayer.
In sorrow, in grief: be near, hear our prayer, O God.

2. For wisdom, for courage, for comfort: hear our prayer.
In weakness, in fear: be near, hear our prayer, O God.

3. For healing, for wholeness, for new life: hear our prayer.
In sickness, in death: be near, hear our prayer, O God.

4. Lord, save us, take pity, light in our darkness.
We call you we wait: be near, hear our prayer, O God.

Communion Song 2 - Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne

Recessional Song - Soon and Very Soon

Soon and very soon
we are goin' to see the King,
Soon and very soon
we are goin' to see the King,
Soon and very soon
we are goin' to see the King,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
we are goin' to see the King!
No more cryin' there
we are goin' to see the King,
No more cryin' there
we are goin' to see the King,
No more cryin' there
we are goin' to see the King,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
we are goin' to see the King!
No more dyin' there
we are goin' to see the King,
No more dyin' there
we are goin' to see the King,
No more dyin' there
we are goin' to see the King,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
we are goin' to see the King!
Soon and very soon
we are goin' to see the King,
Soon and very soon
we are goin' to see the King,
Soon and very soon
we are goin' to see the King,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
we’re are goin' to see the King!

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Antiphons

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Third Sunday of Advent

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Our mass parts for the season of Advent come from the Roman Missal. These can be found in our hymnal, beginning with #169.

Processional Hymn - Advent Entrance Hymn, Week 3

(Antiphon) Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, rejoice! Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I say rejoice!
Indeed, the Lord is near!

(all) O come, O key of David come,
And open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you Israel.

(all) O come, O Dayspring from on high,
And cheer us by your drawing nigh,
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death’s dark shadow put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.

Kyrie

Kyrie eleison

Christe eleison

Kyrie eleison

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Collect

This prayer concludes the Introductory Rite of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

The Readings can be found here

Responsorial Psalm: Lord, Lord, come and save us, come and save us.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Homily (please sit)

Nicene Creed (please stand)

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Offertory Hymn - Personet Hodie

Latin pronunciation:
Personet = per-soh-net (means: “Let them proclaim.”)
Hodie = oh-dee-ay (means: today)
Gaudete = gaw-deh-tay (means: rejoice)

Personet hodie!
sing and shout! Turn away!
Turn from sin! Turn today!
Turn from sin and sorrow!
Christ shall come tomorrow!
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude! Joy today!
Christ the Lord is coming!
John cried out in the night:
”Christ will come! Christ, our Light!
He will set all aright
by his proclamation
to each land and nation.”
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude! Joy today!
Christ the Lord is coming!
John cried, “Ho! All repent!
God foretold and has sent
One like us to be spent
for the sins of people.
Tell it to the steeple.”
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude! Joy today!
Christ the Lord is coming!
Christ will come as a thief.
Time is short! Oh, so brief!
Christ will steal all our grief
making us his plunder
when he comes in wonder.
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude! Joy today!
Christ the Lord is coming!
Lift your voice: Gaudete!
For he comes, soon the day.
Yea, rejoice: Gaudete!
Make your preparation.
Soon is our salvation.
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude! Joy today!
Christ the Lord is coming!
Look the dawn springs on high.
Red and rose fill the sky.
For he comes! He is nigh!
See the day is dawning,
Soon will come the morning.
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude - de - te!
Sing Gaude! Joy today!
Christ the Lord is coming!

Preface

Sanctus

The Sanctus acclamation is sung to conclude the introduction of the eucharistic prayer.

(all sing)
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

(all sing)
When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Doxology:

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

Take courage and do not fear; our God will come and save us.

Andrew R. Motyka. © St. Meinrad Archabbey

Communion Hymn - 939 - Behold the Lamb

Those who were in the dark
are thankful for the sunlight;
We who live, we who die
are grateful for this gift,
thankful for God’s love.

Behold, behold the Lamb of God.
All who eat, all who drink shall live;
and all, all who dwell with God,
shall come to know God’s glory!

Peaceful now, those whose hearts are blessed with understanding
Of the wheat, of the wine united with God’s word
and the love we share.

Gentle one, Child of God,
join with us at this table.
Bless our lives,
nourish all who hunger for this feast;
shelter them with peace.

Lord of all, give us light,
Deliver us from evil.
Make us one; be our shield.
Make still the winds that blow;
cradle us with love.

Communion Song 2 (if needed) - O Come, O Come Emmanuel - instrumental

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional - 409 - People Look East

People, look East. The time is near
Of the crowning of the year.
Make your house fair as you are able,
Trim the hearth and set the table.
People, look East and sing today -
Love, the Guest, is on the way.

Furrows be glad. Though earth is bare,
One more seed is planted there.
Give up your strength the seed to nourish,
That in course the flow’r may flourish.
People, look East and sing today -
Love, the Rose, is one the way.

Birds, though you long
have ceased to build,
Guard the nest that must be filled.
Even the hour when wings are frozen
God for fledging time has chosen.
People, look East and sing today -
Love, the Bird, is on the way.

Stars, keep the watch when night is dim.
One more light the bowl shall bring,
Shining beyond the frosty weather,
Bright as sun and moon together.
People, look East and sing today -
Love, the Star is on the way.

Angels announce with shouts of mirth
Him who brings new life to earth.
Set ev’ry peak and valley humming
With the word, the Lord is coming.
People, look East and sing today -
Love, the Lord, is on the way.

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Our mass parts for the season of Advent come from the Roman Missal. These can be found in our hymnal, beginning with #169.

(Antiphon) I rejoice heartily in the Lord; in my God is the joy of my soul. For he has clothed me with a robe of salvation, and wrapped me in a mantle of justice, like a bride adorned with her jewels.

Musical setting: C. Alcott

Processional Hymn - Immaculate Mary

Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing,
You reign now in splendor with Jesus, our king.
Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, Ave Maria!
Predestined for Christ by eternal decree,
God willed you both virgin and mother to be.
Ave, ave, ave Maria. Ave, Ave Maria!

Kyrie

Kyrie eleison

Christe eleison

Kyrie eleison

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you, we bless you, we adore you,
We glorify you,
We give you thanks for your great glory.
Lord God, heavenly king,
O God, Almighty Father.

For you alone are the Holy One,
You alone are the Lord,
You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen, amen

Collect

This prayer concludes the Introductory Rite of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

The Readings can be found here

Responsorial Psalm 98: Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous deeds.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Homily (please sit)

Nicene Creed (please stand)

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Offertory Hymn - The Angel Gabriel

The angel Gabriel from Heaven came,
His wings as drifted snow,
His eyes as flame, “All hail,” said he,
“Thou lowly maiden Mary,
“Most highly favored lady, Gloria!”
“For know a blessed Mother thou shalt be,
“All generations laud and honor thee,
“Thy Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold,
“Most highly favored lady, Gloria!”
Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head,
“To me be as it pleaseth God,” she said,
“My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name.”
“Most highly favored lady, Gloria!”
Of her, Emmanuel, the Christ, was born
In Bethlehem, all on a Christmas morn,
And Christian folk throughout the world will ever say:
“Most highly favored lady, Gloria!”

Preface

Sanctus

The Sanctus acclamation is sung to conclude the introduction of the eucharistic prayer.

(all sing)
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

(all sing)
When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Doxology:

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

Glorious things are spoken of you, O Mary, for from you arose the sun of justice, Christ our God.

Contributors: John Ainslie

Communion Hymn - Hail Mary, Gentle Woman

Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with you,
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death.
Amen.

Gentle woman, quiet light,
morning star, so strong and bright,
gentle Mother, peaceful dove,
teach us wisdom, teach us love.

You were chosen by the Father,
You were chosen for the Son,
You were chosen from all women,
and for woman, shining one.

Gentle woman, quiet light,
morning star, so strong and bright,
gentle Mother, peaceful dove,
teach us wisdom, teach us love.

Blessed are you among women,
blessed in turn all women, too.
Blessed they with peaceful spirits.
Blessed they with gentle hearts.

Gentle woman, quiet light,
morning star, so strong and bright,
gentle Mother, peaceful dove,
teach us wisdom, teach us love.

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional - 457 - Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly

Contributors: Roland F. Palmer. Text: Roland F. Palmer, © Parish of Saint John the Evangelist, Victoria, BC

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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Liturgy of the Word

The Readings can be found here

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

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Second Sunday of Advent - Sunday 5pm

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Introductory Rites

(please stand)

Entrance Antiphon

O people of Sion, behold
the Lord will come to save the nations,
and the Lord will make the glory of His voice heard in the joy of your heart.

Processional Hymn - Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.
By Thine all sufficient merit,
Raise us to Thy glorious throne

Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you.

ALL: And with your spirit.

Kyrie (sung):

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Cantor: Christe, eleison
All: Christe, eleison

Cantor: Kyrie, eleison
All: Kyrie, eleison

Collect

This prayer concludes the opening rites of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

The Readings can be found here

Responsorial Psalm 72: Justice shall flourish in his time, and fulness of peace forever.

Homily (please sit)

Nicene Creed (please stand)

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory Song - Waiting Here for You

If faith can move the mountains
Let the mountains move
We come with expectation
Waiting here for You
Waiting here for You

You're the Lord of all creation
And still You know my heart
The Author of salvation
You've loved us from the start

Waiting here for You with our hands
Lifted high in praise
And it's You we adore
Singing alleluia

You are ev'rything You've promised
Your faithfulness is true
We're desp'rate for Your presence
All we need is You

Preface

Sanctus

The Sanctus acclamation is sung to conclude the introduction of the eucharistic prayer.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

(all sing)
When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, O Lord, until you come again.

Doxology:

The Eucharistic prayer concludes:

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

All (sung): Amen, amen, amen!

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Holy Communion is reserved for Catholics in good standing with the Church; persons of all faiths may pray during this time)

Communion Antiphon

Jerusalem, arise and stand upson the heights and behold the joy which comes to you from God.

Communion Song - instrumental - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Communion Song 2 - All Who are Thirsty

All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be washed away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deep

Come Lord Jesus come
Come Lord Jesus come

All who are thirsty
All who are weak
Come to the fountain
Dip your heart in the stream of life
Let the pain and the sorrow
Be washed away
In the waves of His mercy
As deep cries out to deep

Holy Spirit, come
Holy Spirit, come

Brenton Brown | Glenn Robertson
© 1998 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire)

Recessional Song - O Come, Divine Messiah

O come, divine Messiah!
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.

Dear Savior haste;
Come, come to earth,
Dispel the night and show your face,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.

O come, divine Messiah!
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.

2. O come, Desired of nations,
Whom priest and prophet long foretold,
Come break the captive fetters;
Redeem the long-lost fold.

Dear Savior haste;
Come, come to earth,
Dispel the night and show your face,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.

O come, divine Messiah!
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.

3. O come in peace and meekness,
For lowly will your cradle be;
Though clothed in human weakness
We shall your Godhead see.

Dear Savior haste;
Come, come to earth,
Dispel the night and show your face,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.

O come, divine Messiah!
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.

Tune: Harm. by Healey Willan; Public Domain Text: Original French by Pellegrin; English tr. by Sr. Mary of St. Philip; Public Domain

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Second Sunday of Advent

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Our mass parts for the season of Advent come from the Roman Missal. These can be found in our hymnal, beginning with #169.

Processional Hymn - Advent Entrance Hymn, Week 2

(Antiphon) O people of Sion behold, the Lord will come to save the nations. And the Lord will make the glory of His voice heard in the joy of your heart.

(all) O come, O come, great Lord of might,
Who to your tribes on Sinai’s height,
In ancient times once gave the law,
In cloud and majesty and awe.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, O Israel.

(all) O come, O Rod of Jesse’s stem,
From ev’ry foe deliver them;
That trust your mighty power to save,
And give them vict-ry o’re the grave.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, O Israel.

Kyrie

Kyrie eleison

Christe eleison

Kyrie eleison

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Collect

This prayer concludes the Introductory Rite of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

The Readings can be found here

Responsorial Psalm 72: Justice shall flourish in his time, and fulness of peace forever.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Homily (please sit)

Nicene Creed (please stand)

I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Prayer for Our Lady of Angels Parish

Offertory Hymn - 401 - O Come, Divine Messiah

O come, divine Messiah!
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.

Dear Savior haste;
Come, come to earth,
Dispel the night and show your face,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.

O come, divine Messiah!
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.

O come, Desired of nations,
Whom priest and prophet long foretold,
Come break the captive fetters;
Redeem the long-lost fold.

Dear Savior haste;
Come, come to earth,
Dispel the night and show your face,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.

O come, divine Messiah!
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.

O come in peace and meekness,
For lowly will your cradle be;
Though clothed in human weakness
We shall your Godhead see.

Dear Savior haste;
Come, come to earth,
Dispel the night and show your face,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.

O come, divine Messiah!
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
And sadness flee away.

Tune: Harm. by Healey Willan; Public Domain Text: Original French by Pellegrin; English tr. by Sr. Mary of St. Philip; Public Domain

Preface

Sanctus

The Sanctus acclamation is sung to conclude the introduction of the eucharistic prayer.

(all sing)
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Memorial Acclamation

The acclamation follows the priest’s invitation: The Mystery of Faith.

(all sing)
When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Doxology:

Our Father

Priest: ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.

Sign of Peace

Priest The peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And with your spirit.
To each other: Peace be with you.
(all may exchange a sign of peace)

Lamb of God (sung)

Invitation to Communion

Priest: 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.

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

Communion Antiphon

Jerusalem, stand on high; behold the joy that shall come to you from God.

Communion Hymn - 940 - You Satisfy the Hungry Heart

You satisfy the hungry heart,
With gift of finest wheat;
Come give to us, O Saving Lord,
The Bread of Life to eat.

As when the shepherd calls his sheep,
They know and heed his voice;
So when you call your family Lord,
They follow and rejoice.
With joyful lips, we sing to you,
Our praise and gratitude;
That you should count us worthy Lord,
To share this Heavenly food.
Is not the cup we bless and share,
The blood of Christ outpoured?
Does not one cup, one loaf declare
Our Oneness in the Lord?
The myst’ry of your presence, Lord,
No mortal tongue can tell;
Whom all the world cannot contain
Comes in our hearts to dwell.
You give yourself to us, O Lord;
Then selfless let us be,
To serve each other in your name
In truth and charity.

Communion Song 2 (if needed) - Wait for the Lord

Wait for the Lord whose day is near; wait for the Lord; stay strong, take heart.

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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Text: Ascr. to Hermannus Contractus, 1013–1054

Recessional - 418 - On Jordan’s Bank

On Jordan's bank, the Baptist's cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh;
Awake and hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings of the King of kings!

Then cleansed be ev’ry life from sin;
Make straight the way for God within;
And let each heart prepare a home
Where such a mighty Guest may come.

For You are our Salvation, Lord,
Our Refuge, and our great Reward.
Without Your grace we waste away,
Like flow’rs that wither and decay.

To heal the sick stretch out Your hand,
And bid the fallen sinner stand;
Shine forth and let Your light restore
Earth's own true loveliness once more.

All praise to You, eternal Son,
Whose advent has our freedom won,
Whom with the Father, we adore,
And Holy Spirit, evermore.

Contributors: Public Domain. Tune: Adapt. from Musikalisches Handbuch; Public Domain Text: Original text by Coffin; tr. by Chandler; Public Domain

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Second Sunday of Advent - Saturday 5pm

Welcome to Our Lady of Angels, where we strive "To love God, Embrace all People, and Share the Gospel Joyfully." Visit our website to find out more about our community.

Our mass parts for the season of Advent come from the Roman Missal. These can be found in our hymnal, beginning with #169.

Today we will be celebrating the baptism of Joseph Amicus Comyn.

Processional Hymn - Entrance Antiphon

(Antiphon) O people of Sion behold, the Lord will come to save the nations. And the Lord will make the glory of His voice heard in the joy of your heart.

Music for Antiphon - C. Alcott

Introductory Rites

(please stand)

Processional Hymn - O Come, O Come Emmanuel, v. 3+4

Collect

This prayer concludes the Introductory Rite of mass.

(please sit)

Liturgy of the Word

The Readings can be found here

Responsorial Psalm 72: Justice shall flourish in his time, and fulness of peace forever.

Gospel Acclamation:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Contributors: International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL)

Homily (please sit)

General Intercessions:

After each prayer, respond: Lord, hear our prayer.

Baptism of Joseph Amicus Comyn