3rd Sunday of Advent
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Our mass parts for the season of Advent come from Missa Pacem, which can be found in our Hymnal, beginning with #270.
Processional Hymn - Advent Entrance Hymn, Week 3
The Advent Entrance hymn combines the Entrance Antiphon for the day with two verses of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”
(cantor) 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
cantor - You were sent to heal the contrite of heart: Lord have mercy
ALL: Lord have mercy.
cantor: You came to call, you came to call sinners: Christ have mercy.
ALL: Christ have mercy.
cantor: You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us: Lord have mercy.
ALL: Lord have mercy.
First Reading - Zeph. 3:14-18a
Shout for joy, O daughter Zion!
Sing joyfully, O Israel!
Be glad and exult with all your heart,
O daughter Jerusalem!
The LORD has removed the judgment against you he has turned away your enemies;
the King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst,
you have no further misfortune to fear.
On that day, it shall be said to Jerusalem:
Fear not, O Zion, be not discouraged!
The LORD, your God, is in your midst,
a mighty savior; he will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, he will sing joyfully because of you, as one sings at festivals.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD.
Responsorial Psalm -
Isaiah 12
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
God indeed is my savior;
I am confident and unafraid.
My strength and my courage is the LORD,
and he has been my savior.
With joy you will draw water
at the fountain of salvation.
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name;
among the nations make known his deeds,
proclaim how exalted is his name.
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement;
let this be known throughout all the earth.
Shout with exultation, O city of Zion,
for great in your midst
is the Holy One of Israel!
R. Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.
Second Reading - Phil. 4:4-7
Brothers and sisters:
Rejoice in the Lord always.
I shall say it again: rejoice!
Your kindness should be known to all.
The Lord is near.
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything,
by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding
will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD.
Gospel Acclamation -
cantor: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring glad tidings to the poor.
ALL: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Gospel -
Luke 3:10-18
Priest or Deacon: The Lord be with you.
ALL: And with your spirit.
Priest/Deacon: A reading from the Gospel according to Luke.
ALL: Glory to you, O Lord (while make a small sign of the Cross on the forehead, lips, and chest).
The crowds asked John the Baptist,
“What should we do?”
He said to them in reply,
“Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.”
Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him,
“Teacher, what should we do?”
He answered them,
“Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.”
Soldiers also asked him,
“And what is it that we should do?”
He told them,
“Do not practice extortion, do not falsely accuse anyone, and be satisfied with your wages.”
Now the people were filled with expectation,
and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ.
John answered them all, saying,
“I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals.
He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
His winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.”
Exhorting them in many other ways, he preached good news to the people.
The Gospel of the Lord.
ALL: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
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
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.
Offertory Hymn - Personet Hodie
Latin pronunciation:
Personet = per-soh-net (means: “Let them proclaim.”)
Hodie = hoh-dee-ay (means: today)
Gaudete = gaw-day-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!
© 2006, Saint Meinrad Archabbey
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
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.
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
Jerusalem, stand on high;
behold the joy that shall come to you from God.
Communion Hymn - 916 - I Receive the Living God
I receive the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
I receive the living God,
and my heart is full of joy.
1. Jesus says: I am the Bread
Sent to you from God Most High.
Take and eat, and you will live;
You need never fear to die.
2. Jesus says: I am the Vine,
Far from whom no life can grow.
If you join yourself to me,
A rich harvest you will know.
3. Jesus says: I am the Way,
And my path is straight and true.
Follow me to where I lead;
There my Father waits for you.
4. Jesus says: I am the Truth.
If you follow close to me,
You will know me in your heart,
And my word will make you free.
5. Jesus says: I am the Life,
Raised in triumph from the dead.
As one Body now remain,
Members joined to me, the Head.
6. Jesus says: I am the Day,
Shining brightly through your night. Welcome me, and you will walk
By the Spirit’s guiding light.
7. Jesus says: I am the Love
Which can bind you close to me.
Those who know this gift I bring
Will find true community.
8. Jesus says: I am the Peace
Which the world cannot bestow.
Learn to love and live in me,
And in you my Reign will grow.
9. Jesus says: I am the Lamb,
And my death set sinners free.
Those who drink the cup I drink
Must take up this work with me.
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.