Recessional Hymn: Joy to the World Postlude: Joy to the World ANTIOCH Catholic Church of the Nativity arr. Marshall Ocker The Nativity of Our Lord Sunday, December 24, 2017 11 pm All music printed under OneLicense #A-721331
PRELUDE Carol after Communion: Silent Night, Holy Night STILLE NACHT Pastorale from Christmas Concerto (string quartet) Arcangelo Corelli Divinum Mysterium Organ solo Wilbur Held Carol: Of the Father s Love Begotten (sung by all) DIVINUM MYSTERIUM v. 1: all v. 2: women v. 3: men v. 4-5: all Gloria Sung by the parish choir Antonio Vivaldi
The Lord s Prayer Carol: Away in a Manger (sung by all) MUELLER 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. Assembly: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Communion Solo : The Lamb Theodore Chanler Sung by Mason O Brien Little lamb, who made thee, Dost thou know who made thee, Gave thee life, and bid thee feed, By the stream and o er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing, woolly, bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice? Little lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Little lamb, I ll tell thee; Little lamb, I ll tell thee: He is callèd by thy name, For He calls Himself a Lamb. He is meek, and He is mild, He became a little child. I a child, and thou a lamb, We are callèd by His name. Little lamb, God bless thee! Little lamb, God bless thee! William Blake Communion Carol: O Holy Night CANTIQUE DE NOEL Oh, holy night, the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of the dear Savior s birth, Long lay the world in sin and error pining, til he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine; Oh night when Christ was born, Oh night divine, Oh night, Oh night divine What Child Is This Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming Angels from the Realms of Glory Handbell Choir CHRISTMAS PROCLAMATION arr. Derek K. Hayes arr. Kevin McChesney Anna Laura Page Truly He taught us to love one another, his law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother and in His name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, let all within us praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord, Oh praise His name forever, His power and glory ever more proclaim. His power and glory ever more proclaim. Music during Communion: What Child Is This arr. Marshall Ocker 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.
THE MASS Processional Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful/Adeste Fideles Sing first verse in Latin, then sing all four verses in English. ADESTE FIDELES Sanctus Memorial Acclamation 3. 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 4. Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come... Great Amen Agnus Dei
Offertory Carol: Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA Gloria Presentation Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. Assembly: 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. Eucharistic Prayer Priest: The Lord be with you. Assembly: And with your spirit. Priest: Lift up your hearts. Assembly: We lift them up to the Lord. Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God Assembly: It is right and just.
A reading from the book of the Prophet Isaiah Gospel Acclamation The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone. You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when dividing spoils. For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their shoulder, and the rod of their taskmaster you have smashed, as on the day of Midian. For every boot that tramped in battle, every cloak rolled in blood, will be burned as fuel for flames. For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, from David s throne, and over his kingdom, which he confirms and sustains by judgment and justice, both now and forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this! The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 96: 1-2, 2-3, 11-12, 13 Marc Cerisier A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria. So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Christ and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Homily Profession of Faith O sing a new song to the Lord; Sing to the lord, all the earth. O sing to the Lord; bless his name. R. Proclaim his salvation day by day. Tell among the nations his glory, And his wonders among all the peoples R. A reading from the letter of St. Paul to Titus Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad; Let the sea and all within it thunder praise. Let that land and all it bears rejoice. Then will all the trees of the wood shout for joy. R. At the presence of the Lord, for he comes, For he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with justice; He will govern the peoples with his truth R. Beloved: The grace of God has appeared, saving all and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age, as we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of our great God and savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. 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, (At the words that follow, up to and including and became man, all genuflect) 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 Universal Prayer