| Penitential Rite (Form C - spoken) | Introduction: Presider invites us to be mindful of our sins and God’s great mercy… Presider: Invocation...Lord, have mercy All: Lord, have mercy Invocation...Christ, have mercy All: Christ have mercy Invocation...Lord, have mercy All: Lord, have mercy |
| Gloria | Omitted during Advent |
| Responsorial Psalm | Psalm of the Day - led by cantor (see below) |
| Gospel Acclamation | #208 - Mass of Joy and Peace (Alonzo) Use the "alternate tone" for the Gospel verse |
| Profession of Faith | Apostles' Creed (text in front cover of Gather books) |
| Prayer of the Faithful | Lector: Intention (spoken) |
| Holy, Holy | Mass of Christ the Savior (Schutte) |
| Memorial Acclamation | Mass of Christ the Savior - We proclaim your death, O Lord... |
| Great Amen | Mass of Christ the Savior (Schutte) |
| Lord's Prayer | (spoken) |
| Lamb of God | Mass of Christ the Savior (Schutte) All sing "Lamb of God" 3x |
| Prelude | Omitted for Advent |
| 1st Sunday in Advent Dec. 3 |
Opening Rite with Advent Wreath Blessing GC #75 (Green book) - Ps. 80 Lord Make Us Turn to You (Haugen) Use verses 1, 2, 3 Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation |
| 2nd Sunday in Advent Dec. 10 |
#62 - Ps. 85 Lord Let Us See Your Kindness (Haugen) Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all flesh shall see the salvation of God. |
| 3rd Sunday in Advent Dec. 17 |
GC #75 (Green book) - Ps. 80 Lord Make Us Turn to You (Haugen) Use verses 7, 8, 9 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. |
| 4th Sunday in Advent Dec. 24 |
#64 - Ps. 89 Forever I Will Sing (Haugen) Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word. |
| Gathering, Preparation, Communion & Sending Songs |
Advent Song Suggestions |