SONG SUGGESTIONS

FOR THE

ADVENT

MASS SETTINGS
The Gloria is omitted.
Mass of St. Francis setting by Paul Taylor

RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Responsorial Psalms Year A by Collin Smith
Psalms for All Time by Paul Mason
Psalms for the Liturgical Year A by Jenny OBrien

Common (Seasonal) Psalms

Psalm 25: To You, O Lord by Marty Haugen GA 26
Psalm 25: To You, O Lord by Christopher Willcock
Psalm 85: Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness by Marty Haugen GA 49

GOSPEL ACCLAMATIONS
Alleluia Plain chant version GA 142
Gospel Acclamation from Mass of Glory and Praise setting by Paul Mason
Gospel Greeting by Bernadette Farrell (from the collection Christ Be Our Light)

COMMON COMMUNION SONG

Bread of Life (with Advent verses) by Bernadette Farrell

RECESSIONAL
It is suggested that instrumental music be played rather than sing a recessional song.

ABBREVIATIONS
AOV1 As One Voice volume 1
AOV2 As One Voice volume 2
AOVNG As One Voice: The Next Generation
CBW Catholic Worship Book
GA Gather Australia
RS Ritual Song
SS Spirit and Song volume 1
YOG Year of Grace: Hymns by Richard Connolly & James McAuley
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
30 November 2014
First Reading Isaiah 63:16-17; 64:1, 3-8
Oh that you would tear the heavens apart and come
down.

Psalm Ps 79
Lord, make us turn to you, let us see your face and we
shall be saved.

Second Reading 1 Cor. 1:3-9

The revelation we looked for, Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gospel Mark 13:33-37

Stay awake! You never know when the Lord will come..

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

Advent Litany B. Farrell GA

Come O Long Expected Jesus Trad. CWB
Creator of the Stars of Night Chant RS
Christ, Be Our Light B. Farrell AOV2
Come To Set Us Free B. Farrell AOV1, GA
O Come, O Come Emmanuel Trad. AOV1, GA
Preparation of the Gifts

Come To Set Us Free B. Farrell AOV1, GA

Eye Has Not Seen M. Haugen AOV1, GA
Wake, O Wake, and Sleep No Longer Trad. GA
Communion

Bread of Life (Advent verses) B. Farrell AOV1, GA

Bread of Life, Hope of the World B. Farell AOV1, GA
Christ Be Our Light B. Farrell AOV2, GA
Like a Shepherd B. Dufford AOV1, GA
Recessional

City Of God D. Schutte AOV1, GA

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
7 December 2014
First Reading Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
Prepare the way for the Lord.

Psalm Ps 84
Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your
salvation.

Second Reading 2 Peter 3:8-14

We wait for new heavens and a new earth.

Gospel Mark 1:1-8

Make straight the paths of the Lord.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

A Voice Cries Out M. Joncas GA

A Voice Cries Out in the Wilderness C. Robinson AOV1
Advent Litany B. Farrell GA
Preparation of the Gifts

Comfort, Comfort O My People Trad. RS

Comfort, Comfort All My People R. Mann AOV2
Like A Shepherd B. Dufford AOV1, GA
Communion

Bread of Life (Advent verses) B. Farrell AOV1, GA

Like A Shepherd B. Dufford AOV1, GA
Recessional

City Of God D. Schutte AOV1, GA

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
14 December 2014
First Reading Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11
I exult for joy in the Lord.

Psalm Luke 1:46-50, 53-54

My soul rejoices in my God.

Second Reading 1 Thess. 5:16-24

May you all be kept blameless, spirit, soul and body, for the
coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Gospel John 1:6-8, 19-28

There stands among you, unknown to you, the one who is coming
after me.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

Advent Litany B. Farrell GA

Christ, Be Our Light B. Farrell AOV2
Creator of the Stars of Night Trad. RS
Preparation of the Gifts

All that is Hidden B. Farrell AOV1

Creator of the Stars of Night Trad. RS
God Has Chosen Me B. Farrell AOV1, GA

Bread of Life (Advent verses) GA 590 B. Farrell AOV1, GA

Communion

Bread of Life, Hope for the World B. Farrell AOV1, GA

Now In This Banquet M. Haugen GA
Recessional

Bring Forth the Kingdom M. Haugen AOV2, GA

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
21 December 2014
First Reading 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16
The kingdom of David will be established for ever in the
sight of the Lord.

Psalm Ps 88
For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Second Reading Romans 16:25-27

The mystery kept secret for endless ages is now revealed.

Gospel Luke 1:26-38

You will conceive and bear a son.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

Advent Litany B. Farrell GA

Come O Long Expected Jesus Trad. CWB
O Come, O Come Emmanuel Trad. AOV1, GA
Preparation of the Gifts

All That Is Hidden B. Farrell AOV1

Ave Maria Trad. RS
Creator of the Stars of Night Chant RS
Hail Mary: Gentle Woman C. Landry GA
Magnificat B. Farrell -
Communion

Bread of Life, Hope for the World B. Farrell AOV1, GA

Christ Be Our Light B. Farrell AOV2, GA
There Is a Longing A. Quigley SS

Canticle of the Turning Rory Cooney RS

Recessional

O Come, Divine Messiah Trad. RS

Sing Out, Earth and Skies M. Haugen AOV2