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ENTRANCE HYMN JOYFUL, JOYFUL
WE ADORE THEE
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee,
Op’ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea,
Singing bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
 Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.
GREETING
PRIEST: In the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
ALL: AMEN!
PRIEST: The grace of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the love of God the Father, and
the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with
you all.
ALL: AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT!
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KYRIE, ELEISON
SOLO: Ky-rie, e-lei-son
ALL: Lord have mercy
SOLO: Chris-te, e-lei-son
ALL: Christ have mercy
SOLO: Ky-rie, e-lei-son
ALL: Lord, have mercy
 Gloria
Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth
peace to people of goodwill
Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth
peace to people of goodwill
 We praise You, we bless You,
we adore You, we glorify You.
We give you thanks for Your great glory.
Lord God, heav’nly King,
Almighty God and Father.
Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth
peace to people of goodwill
Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth
peace to people of goodwill
 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.
Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth
peace to people of goodwill
Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth
peace to people of goodwill
 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.
A-a-men, A-a-men!
Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth
peace to people of goodwill
Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth
peace to people of goodwill
OPENING
PRAYER
ALL: AMEN!
1 John 1:5-2:2

1ST READING
READER : The Word of the Lord.
ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD!

1ST READING
 “Our soul has
escaped like a bird
from the hunter’s
net!”
RESPONSORIAL PSALM
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

Alleluia
Al-le-luia, alle-lu-uia
Al-le-luia, alle-lu-ia!
(Repeat)
 PRIEST : The Lord be with you.
ALL: AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT!

PRIEST: A reading from the Holy

Gospel according to Matthew.

ALL: GLORY TO YOU, O LORD!

Matthew 2:13-18
The Story of the Holy Innocents

GOSPEL
HOMILY
PROFESSION OF FAITH
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, *(all bow lowly)* 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.
 PRAYER
OF THE
FAITHFUL

ALL: AMEN!
“Through the
blood of the Martyrs,
hear us, O Lord!”
LITURGY
of the
EUCHARIST
 WHAT CHILD IS THIS
What Child is this,
who laid to rest,
On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet
with anthems sweet, OFFERTORY
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 Christians fear,
for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.
OFFERTORY
Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through
The cross be borne for me, for you
Hail, Hail the Word made flesh,
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 OFFERTORY
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.
Raise, raise the song on high,
The Virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary!
P: Pray brethren, that our sacrifice
may be acceptable to God, our
Almighty Father.

ALL: MAY THE LORD ACCEPT

THE SACRIFICE AT YOUR
HANDS, FOR THE PRAISE AND
GLORY OF HIS NAME, FOR OUR
GOOD AND THE GOOD OF ALL
HIS HOLY CHURCH!
 PRAYER
OVER THE GIFTS
ALL: AMEN!
PREFACE OF CHRISTMAS II
P: The Lord be with you.
All: AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT!
P: Lift up your hearts.
All: WE LIFT THEM UP TO THE
LORD!
P: Let us give thanks to the Lord,
our God.
All: IT IS RIGHT AND JUST!
 Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord.
God of power, God of might.
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 high-est.
Memorial Acclamation
When we eat this bread
And drink this cup
We proclaim Your death, O Lord
Until You come again
 Great Amen
A-a-amen, A-a-a-men,
A-a-amen, A-a-a-men!
(Repeat)
 The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name,
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy 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.
O-o-ohh.
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us, deliver us from evil.
 For the kingdom,
the power,
the glory are Yours,
Now and forever.
A-a-amen, A-a-a-amen.
Lamb of God
Lamb of God,
You take away the sins of
the world
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
 Lamb of God,
You take away the sins of
the world
Grant us peace
Grant us peace
Grant us peace
 Lamb of God,
You take away the sins of
the world
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
Have mercy on us
ALL: LORD, I AM NOT WORTHY
TO RECEIVE YOU, BUT ONLY
SAY THE WORD AND I SHALL BE
HEALED!
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C hristmas
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COMMUNIO
N HYMN SILENT NIGHT
Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round Your Virgin Mother and child
Holy infant, so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace!
COMMUNIO
N HYMN
Silent night, Holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from Heaven afar
Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia
Chris the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born!
COMMUNIO
N HYMN
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!
COMMUNIO
N HYMN
Silent night, Holy night
Wondrous star, lend thy light
With the angels let us sing
Alleluia to our King
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born!
 PRAYER
AFTER
COMMUNION
ALL: AMEN!
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December 28, 2021
CONCLUDING RITE

PRIEST: The Lord be with you.

ALL: AND WITH YOUR SPIRIT!
CONCLUDING RITE
PRIEST: May the Almighty God
bless you: the Father,
and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
ALL: AMEN!
PRIEST: Go in peace to love
and serve the Lord.
ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD!
CLOSING HYMN
Give Love on
Christmas Day
People making lists,
buying special gifts, 
Taking time to be kind to one and all 
It's the time of year
when good friends are dear 
And you wish you could give more 
Than just presents from a store
 Why don't you
give love on Christmas day 
Oh even the man who has everything 
Would be so happy
if you would bring 
Him love on Christmas day
No greater gift is there than love. 
 People you don't know
Smile and nod “hello” 
Everywhere there's an air
of Christmas joy 
It's that once a year,
when the world's sincere 
And you like to find a way 
To show the things
that words can't say
 Why don't you
give love on Christmas day 
The man on the street
and the couple upstairs 
All need to know
that there's one cares 
Give love on Christmas day
No greater gift is there than love 
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C hristmas
O ctave
December 28, 2021