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Incarnation Season
Year B (Mark) 2009
Now through January 11, 2009
The songs we sing for the first two Sundays of Advent need to focus on Christ's coming as
King and Judge at the end of time rather than on his coming in the Incarnation.
The Incarnation is the focus of the last two Sundays of Advent.
4th Advent
December 21, 2008
Among the traditional titles for Mary (used, for example, in the Litany of Loretto) are
"house of gold," "ark of the Covenant," and "gate of heaven"—
titles drawn from the praises heaped on the Temple in Jerusalem.
This is the connection between today's first reading and the Gospel.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians - Fourth Advent
| Prelude |
618 Be Still and Know (gesture all to sing;
use as a round, if possible) |
| Gathering |
317 O Come, O Come Emmanuel (v 1, 2, 3, 4) |
| Penitential Rite: Sung Kyrie, |
196 Mass of Remembrance—
cantor sings all three verses |
| Responsorial Psalm |
36 Ps 25: To You, O Lord, I Lift My Soul |
| Gospel Acclamation |
198 Mass of Remembrance—verse 2
and then 1 if needed |
| Preparation of the Gifts |
785 Ave Maria |
| Holy, Holy, Holy |
201 Mass of Remembrance |
| Memorial Acclamation |
203 Mass of Remembrance |
| Amen |
206 Mass of Remembrance |
| Lamb of God |
207 Mass of Remembrance |
| Communion |
47 Ps 34 Taste and See |
| Sending Forth |
317 O Come, O Come Emmanuel (v 5, 6, 7, 1 –
last time a cappella?) |
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Christmas: Mass in the Night
December 24, 2008 -- 5:00, 7:30 and 11:00 pm
The midnight readings are among the most familiar texts of Jewish and Christian revelation—
at least to a Christian audience. They focus our attention on the meaning of the birth of Jesus.
Today's liturgy should be full of the sound of familiar carols.
For the Masses at Midnight and at Dawn, choose carols that evoke the images of the Christmas story:
Bethlehem, manger, angels, shepherds.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians - Christmas Vigil
| Preludes |
Carol of your choice. Suggestions:
#370 He Came Down That We May Have Love
#369 Holy Child within a Manger
#344 Gloria, gloria, gloria en las alturas a Dios!
#354 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
#375 Lord, Today We Have Seen Your Glory
#365 Nativity Carol
#368 Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
#363 O Little Town of Bethlehem
#353 Away in a Manger 250 Gloria |
| Gathering |
348 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing |
Proclamation of
the Birth of Christ |
Sung—Ruth has music and recording |
| Gloria |
Gibson Christmas Gloria |
| Responsorial Psalm |
91 Psalm 96: Today is Born Our Savior |
| Gospel Acclamation |
198 Mass of Remembrance—verses 4, 3, 2 |
| Preparation of the Gifts |
352 Silent Night
(consider using with partner song
Night of Silence) |
| Holy, Holy, Holy |
201 Mass of Remembrance |
| Memorial Acclamation |
204 Mass of Remembrance |
| Amen |
206 Mass of Remembrance |
| Lamb of God |
207 Mass of Remembrance |
| Communion |
#341 O Come All Ye Faithful (anti) If needed
#357 Child of Mercy
(Cantor could sing and motion assembly
to join on refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High
while other members of group sing refrain of
Child of Mercy) or
#250 Gloria |
| Sending Forth |
343 Joy to the World |
| Postlude |
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Christmas: Mass at Dawn
December 25, 2008 -- 10:00 am
These texts challenge us to respond to the meaning of Jesus' birth by prayer, praise, and action.
Today's liturgy should be full of the sound of familiar carols. For the Masses at Midnight
and at Dawn, choose carols that evoke the images of the Christmas story:
Bethlehem, manger, angels, shepherds.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians - Christmas
| Preludes |
Carol of your choice. Suggestions:
#91 Psalm 96: Today is Born Our Savior
#375 Lord, Today We Have Seen Your Glory
#357 Child of Mercy
(Cantor could sing and motion assembly
to join on refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High
while other members of group sing refrain of
Child of Mercy) |
| Gathering |
348 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing |
| Penitential Rite |
spoken |
| Gloria |
Gibson Christmas Gloria |
| Responsorial Psalm |
94 Psalm 97: The Lord is King (Mass at Dawn)
The liturgy in which the whole world sings God's praises
(see psalm for Mass at Midnight) is given a slightly
different twist through the refrain used at dawn.
While it heralds the physical coming of the new day,
it also looks forward to the "day of the Lord"
as a day of hope, because "Christ is born for us."
#95 Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth (Mass during the Day) |
| Gospel Acclamation |
198 Mass of Remembrance—verses 4, 3, 2 |
| Preparation of the Gifts |
353 Away in a Manger |
| Holy, Holy, Holy |
201 Mass of Remembrance |
| Memorial Acclamation |
204 Mass of Remembrance |
| Amen |
206 Mass of Remembrance |
| Lamb of God |
207 Mass of Remembrance |
| Communion |
341 O Come, All Ye Faithful |
| Sending Forth |
343 Joy to the World |
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Christmas: Mass during the Day
December 25, 2008 -- 10:00 am
The meaning of the birth of Jesus is a present reality. God's Word is at work in the world now.
Today's liturgy should be full of the sound of familiar carols. For the Mass during the Day,
look for hymns and songs that proclaim that Christ is born this day,
as the Word made flesh continues to dwell among us.
| Preludes |
Your choice
#375 Lord, Today We Have Seen Your Glory
#357 Child of Mercy
(Cantor could sing and motion assembly
to join on refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High
while other members of group sing refrain of
Child of Mercy)
#350 God's Surprise
#370 He Came Down |
| Gathering |
348 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing |
| Penitential Rite: spoken |
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| Gloria |
Gibson Christmas Gloria |
| Responsorial Psalm |
95 Psalm 98: All the Ends of the Earth
This enthronement psalm recalls God's saving deeds
to Israel and calls on all the nations to sing God's praise. |
| Gospel Acclamation |
198 Mass of Remembrance—verses 4, 3, 2 |
| Preparation of the Gifts |
362 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice |
| Holy, Holy, Holy |
201 Mass of Remembrance |
| Memorial Acclamation |
204 Mass of Remembrance |
| Amen |
206 Mass of Remembrance |
| Lamb of God |
207 Mass of Remembrance |
| Communion |
341 O Come, All Ye Faithful |
| Sending Forth |
343 Joy to the World |
| Postlude |
Your choice |
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Holy Family
December 28, 2008
Dreams do sometimes come true. The readings for this feast in the B Cycle focus on
the fulfillment of promises, especially the promise to Abraham and Sarah.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians - Holy Family
| Prelude |
Your choice
#375 Lord, Today We Have Seen Your Glory
#357 Child of Mercy
(Cantor could sing and motion assembly
to join on refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High
while other members of group sing refrain of
Child of Mercy)
#354 Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
#353 Away in a Manger
#361 ‘Twas in the Moon of Wintertime
#364 Song of the Stable
#370 He Came Down
#372 Once in Royal David's City
#360 Rise Up Shepherd and Follow
#346 Awake, Awake and Greet the New Born |
| Gathering |
362 Good Christian Friends Rejoice |
| Penitential Rite: Spoken |
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| Gloria |
Gibson Christmas Gloria |
| Responsorial Psalm |
125 Ps 128: Blest Are Those Who Love You
#95 Ps 98: All the Ends of Ends of the Earth |
| Gospel Acclamation |
198 Mass of Remembrance--verses 3, 2, 4 |
| Preparation of the Gifts |
380 What Child is This |
| Holy, Holy, Holy |
201 Mass of Remembrance |
| Memorial Acclamation |
204 Mass of Remembrance |
| Amen |
206 Mass of Remembrance |
| Lamb of God |
207 Mass of Remembrance |
| Communion |
377 The First Nowell |
| Sending Forth |
343 Joy to the World |
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Mary, Mother of God
January 1, 2008
"Theotokos," translated as "God-bearer" or "Mother of God," is one of the most important
titles given to Mary. The title is also important in clarifying the church's belief
that Jesus did not simply "become" God; he was divine from his conception.
So this feast, which appears to be a feast of Mary, is actually a further clarification of the meaning of Christmas.
This day is also the World Day of Prayer for Peace.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians - Mary, Mother of God
| Prelude |
Carol of your choice. Suggestions:
#514 The Word of Life (Holy is Your Name tune)
#375 Lord, Today We Have Seen Your Glory
#357 Child of Mercy
(Cantor could sing and motion assembly
to join on refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High
while other members of group sing refrain of
Child of Mercy)
#365 Nativity Carol (try doing the parts!)
#370 He Came Down
#345 The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy
#369 Carol at the Manger |
| Gathering |
#348 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing |
| Gloria |
Gibson Christmas Gloria |
| Responsorial Psalm |
#95 Ps 98: All the Ends of the Earth |
| Gospel Acclamation |
#198 Mass of Remembrance--verses 2, 3, 4 |
| Preparation of the Gifts |
#785 Ave Maria |
| Holy, Holy, Holy |
#201 Mass of Remembrance |
| Memorial Acclamation |
#203 Mass of Remembrance |
| Amen |
#206 Mass of Remembrance |
| Lamb of God |
#207 Mass of Remembrance |
| Communion |
#380 What Child is This–use verses 1,2,3.
Instrumental verse(s) can be followed by refrain from below:
(These begin where This, this is Christ the King would be)
Alternate Refrain 1:
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be born for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Alternate Refrain 2:
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary. |
| Sending Forth |
#731 Let There Be Peace on Earth |
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Epiphany
January 6, 2008
A further reflection of the meaning of Christmas: Christ is the light and the savior
of the whole world. He came from the Jews and fulfilled Israel's hopes for
salvation from God. But—a point that was strongly contested in the early church—
salvation is not limited to the Jews. It is for everyone.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians - Epiphany
| Prelude |
Carol of your choice. Suggestions:
#375 Lord, Today
#348 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
#358 Angels from the Realms of Glory
#346 Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn
#357 Child of Mercy
(Cantor could sing and motion assembly
to join on refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High
while other members of group sing refrain of
Child of Mercy) |
| Gathering |
#373 We Three Kings |
| Penitential Rite: Spoken |
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| Gloria |
Gibson Christmas Gloria |
| Responsorial Psalm |
#72 Ps 72: Every Nation on Earth – Refrain I
#95 Ps 98: All the Ends of the Earth |
| Gospel Acclamation |
#198 Mass of Remembrance--verses 2, 3, 4 |
| Preparation of the Gifts |
#377 The First Noel verses 1, 3-6 |
| Holy, Holy, Holy |
#201 Mass of Remembrance |
| Memorial Acclamation |
#203 Mass of Remembrance |
| Amen |
#206 Mass of Remembrance |
| Lamb of God |
#207 Mass of Remembrance |
| Communion |
#380 What Child is This – use verses 1, 2 ,3.
Instrumental verse(s) can be followed by refrain from below:
Nails, spear shall pierce Him through,
The cross be born for me, for you.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary.
Raise, raise a song on high,
The virgin sings her lullaby.
Joy, joy for Christ is born,
The Babe, the Son of Mary. |
| Epiphany Proclamation |
Proclamation of the Date of Easter (Epiphany Proclamation) |
| Sending Forth |
#359 Go Tell It On The Mountain |
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Baptism of the Lord
January 11, 2008
With echoes of the message of Epiphany, this feast interprets the baptism of Jesus
as the coming of the “mighty one” who will fulfill God's promise of a messianic age.
National Association of Pastoral Musicians - Baptism of the Lord
| Prelude |
Carol of your choice. Suggestions:
#375 Lord, Today We Have Seen Your Glory
#357 Child of Mercy
(Cantor could sing and motion assembly
to join on refrain of Angels We Have Heard on High
while other members of group sing refrain of
Child of Mercy) |
| Gathering |
321 On Jordan's Bank |
If Sung Penitential Rite
If Sprinkling Rite |
#196 Mass of Remembrance
Water of Life refrain |
| Gloria |
Gibson Christmas Gloria |
| Responsorial Psalm |
We Shall Draw Water |
| Gospel Acclamation |
198 Mass of Remembrance--verses 2, 3, 4 |
| Preparation of the Gifts |
#676 You Have Anointed Me
#376 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise |
| Holy, Holy, Holy |
#201 Mass of Remembrance |
| Memorial Acclamation |
#203 Mass of Remembrance |
| Amen |
#206 Mass of Remembrance |
| Lamb of God |
#207 Mass of Remembrance |
| Communion |
#823 Behold the Lamb |
| Sending Forth |
#95 Ps 98: All the Ends of the Earth (recommended)
#520 All the Ends of the Earth |
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20-Dec |
5:30 PM |
Skwish |
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21-Dec |
8:15 AM |
Paulus |
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CLOW |
10:30 AM |
Kathy Weber |
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21-Dec |
10:30 AM |
Sharon Gidumal/Tom Leitch et al. |
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21-Dec |
5:30 PM |
Regan-Gill |
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Christmas |
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24-Dec |
5:00 PM |
Palombo |
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24-Dec |
7:30 PM |
Gill - Cora |
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24-Dec |
11:00 PM |
Choir |
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25-Dec |
10:00 AM |
Paulus |
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27-Dec |
5:30 PM |
Richards |
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28-Dec |
8:15 AM |
Grise |
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28-Dec |
10:30 AM |
Paulus |
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28-Dec |
5:30 PM |
Regan-Gill |
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12/31/2008 Solemnity |
5:00 PM |
Sharon Gidumal/Terry McGrath |
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1-Jan |
10:00 AM |
Mary Ann McLane/Ruth Sanders |
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3-Jan |
5:30 PM |
Brian Coté/Spring Davidson |
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4-Jan |
8:15 AM |
Paulus |
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4-Jan |
10:30 AM |
Youth |
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4-Jan |
5:30 PM |
Skwish |
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10-Jan Group
Reconcilliation |
9:00 AM |
Mary Louise Chesley-Cora/
Stephanie Hood |
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10-Jan |
5:30 PM |
Palombo |
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11-Jan |
8:15 AM |
Christiansen |
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CLOW |
10:30 AM |
Mary Ann McLane |
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11-Jan |
10:30 AM |
Sanders |
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11-Jan |
5:30 PM |
Richards |
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