25th christmas mass 9am 16 11am

Joy to the World , the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, and Heaven and nature sing, and Heaven and nature sing, and Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the World, the Saviour reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains. Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen We Gather

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

All: And with your spirit. We Gather

…Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy…Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy…Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercyPenitential act

May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

All: Amen.Penitential act

Glory! Glory! Glory to God!

Glory! Glory to God!

Glory to God in the heights of the heavens. Peace to God’s people,

all people on earth.

Glory! Glory! Glory to God!

Glory! Glory to God!

Son of the Father, all glory and worship;

praise and thanksgiving to you. Lamb of God.

Glory! Glory! Glory to God!

Glory! Glory to God!

You take away the sin of the world; have

mercy on us, receive our prayer.

Glory! Glory! Glory to God!

Glory! Glory to God!

Seated in power at the right of the Father,

Jesus alone is the Lord, the Most High.

Glory! Glory! Glory to God!

Glory! Glory to God!

And with the Spirit of love everlasting,

reigning in glory for ever. Amen.

Glory! Glory! Glory to God!

Glory! Glory to God!

O God, who have made this most sacred night/day

radiant with the splendour of the true light,

grant, we pray, that we, The Collect

who have known the mysteries of his light on

earth, may also delight in his gladness in heaven.

The Collect

Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy

Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: AmenThe Collect

The First Reading

A reading from the Prophet Isaiah

The people that walked in darkness

has seen a great light;on those who live in a land of deep shadowa light has shone.You have made their

gladness greater,you have made their joy increase;they rejoice in your presenceas men rejoice at harvest

time, as men are happy when they are dividing the spoils.For the yoke that was weighing on him, the barb across his shoulders,

the rod of his oppressor,these you break as on the day of Midian.For all the footgear of battle,every cloak rolled in blood,

is burnt, and consumed by fire.For there is a child born for us, a son given to usand dominion is laid on his

shoulders; and this is the name they give him:Wonder-Counsellor, Mighty-God, Eternal-Father, Prince-of-Peace.

Wide is his dominionin a peace that has no end,for the throne of Davidand for his royal power,which he establishes and

makes secure in justice and integrity. From this time onwards and for ever,the jealous love of the Lord of Hosts will do this.

The Word

of the Lord

Thanks be to God.

Today a saviour has been born to

us: he is Christ the Lord. The Psalm

O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord all the earth. O sing to the Lord, bless his name.

The Psalm

Today a saviour has been born to

us: he is Christ the Lord. The Psalm

Proclaim his help day by day, tell among the nations his glory and his wonders among all the peoples.

The Psalm

Today a saviour has been born to

us: he is Christ the Lord. The Psalm

Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad, let the sea and all within it thunder praise, let the land and all it bears rejoice, all the trees of the wood shout for joy at the presence of the Lord for he comes, he comes to rule the earth. The Psalm

Today a saviour has been born to

us: he is Christ the Lord. The Psalm

With justice he will rule the world, he will judge the peoples with his truth.

The Psalm

Today a saviour has been born to

us: he is Christ the Lord. The Psalm

The Second Reading

A reading from the first letter of St Paul to Titus

God’s grace has been revealed, and it has made

salvation possible for the whole human race and taught us that what we have to do is to give up everything that does not lead to God, and all

our worldly ambitions; we must be self-restrained and live good and religious lives here in this present world, while we are waiting in hope

for the blessing which will come with the Appearing of the glory of our great God and saviour Christ Jesus. He sacrificed himself for us in

order to set us free from all wickedness and to purify a people so that it could be his very own and would have no ambition except to do good.

The Word

of the Lord

Thanks be to God.

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia praise God!I bring you news of great joy:today a saviour has been born to us, Christ the Lord.Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia praise God!

Gospel Acclamation

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit. A Reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.

Glory to you, O Lord. The Gospel

Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census of the whole world to be taken. This census – the first – took place while Quirinius

was governor of Syria, and everyone went to his own town to be registered. So Joseph set out from the town of Nazareth in Galilee

and travelled up to Judaea, to the town of David called Bethlehem, since he was of David’s House and line, in order to be registered

together 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 a son, her first born. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them

at the inn. In the countryside close by there were shepherds who lived in the fields and took it in turns to watch their

flocks during the night. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone round them. They were terrified, but the

angel said, ‘Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. Today in the town of David a

saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. And here is a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and

lying in a manger.’ And suddenly with the angel there was a great throng of the heavenly host, praising God and singing:

‘Glory to God in the highest heaven,and peace to men who enjoy his favour.’

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

I believe in God, the Father almighty,Creator of heaven and earth,and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

The Apostles’ Creed

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,

The Apostles’ Creed

was crucified, died and was buried;he descended into hell;on the third day he rose again from the dead;

The Apostles’ Creed

he ascended into heaven,and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;

The Apostles’ Creed

from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints,

The Apostles’ Creed

the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the body,and life everlasting.

AmenThe Apostles’

Creed

Prayer of the Faithful

CELEBRANT: Sisters and brothers, standing together in the light if this Christmas

celebration, let us ask God to fill the whole world with light.

We light a candle for PEACE in our world: That all people of good will

beginning with ourselves will strive earnestly for peace in our time:

Lord, hear us All: Lord graciously hear us

We light a candle for all LEADERS civil and religious: May the same spirit of goodwill be the guiding force as they

carry out their responsibilities.Lord, hear us

All: Lord graciously hear us

We light a candle for all BABIES born this year : May the Infant Child of

Bethlehem be their guide and companion throughout their lives.

Lord, hear us All: Lord graciously hear us

We light a candle for all FAMILIES, especially in our own parish: May this Holy Season be a time of friendship

and deepening of family life. Lord, hear us

All: Lord graciously hear us

We light a candle for all who have DIED in this past year: May all who are

grieving at this time, find joy and peace -in the coming of our Saviour, bringing

us eternal life. Lord, hear us

All: Lord graciously hear us

We light a candle for all who are ILL in body, mind or spirit: May they all who

care for them find consolation and peace at this Christmas time.

Lord, hear usAll: Lord graciously hear us

We light a candle for all our SPECIAL INTENTIONS: May our loving God let his face shine on us now and in the

days ahead. Lord hear us

All: Lord graciously hear us

On this special day we ask for the intercession of

Mary, Mother of our Saviour as we say:

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed

art thou among women, and blessed

is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our

death. Amen.

CELEBRANT: God our Father, your Son is born to us, hear our

prayers and fill us anew with your light, through Christ our

Lord. Amen.

1. Hark the herald angels sing, glory to the new– born King; peace on earth and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled;

joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies,with the angelic–host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem.

Hark, the herald Angels sing, glory to the new–

born King,

2. Christ, by highest heaven adored,Christ, the everlasting Lord,late in time behold him come,offspring of a Virgin’s womb!

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,hail the incarnate Deity!Pleased as man with man to dwell,Jesus, our Emmanuel.

Hark, the herald Angels sing, glory to the new–

born King,

3. Hail the heaven – born Prince of Peace!Hail the Son of righteousness!Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings,

mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die, born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth.

Hark, the herald Angels sing, glory to the new–

born King,

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of life.

All: Blessed be God for ever.Presentation and preparation of the

Gifts

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands it will become our spiritual drink.

All: Blessed be God for ever.Presentation and preparation of the

Gifts

Pray, my brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may

be acceptable to God, the 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.

May the oblation of this day’s feast be pleasing to you, O Lord, we pray, that through this most holy exchange we may be found in the likeness of Christ, in whom our nature is united to you. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

All: Amen Prayer over the offerings

The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit.Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is right and just. Preface

Dialogue

Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts, 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.

O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, Christ the

Lord

Memorial Acclamation

Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever.

All: Amen!

Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, hallowed be thy name,

hallowed be thy name

On earth as it is in heaven. hallowed be thy name.

Give us this day our daily bread. Hallowed be thy

name. (2)

Forgive us our trespasses, Hallowed be thy name.

As we forgive those who trespass against us.

Hallowed be thy name. (2)

Lead us not into temptation. Hallowed be thy name.

but deliver us from all that is evil. Hallowed be thy name.

(2)

Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, and useless worry, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory.

Hallowed be thy name.

for ever, and for ever and ever. Hallowed be thy name. (2)

Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles, Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church,

and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen

The Peace of the Lord

be with you always.

And with your spirit.

Let us offer each other the sign of peaceWe Share God’s

Peace

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.Fraction of the Bread

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.

Invitation to Communion

All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Invitation to Communion

Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant, tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake, at the sight Glories stream from heaven above Heavenly, hosts sing Hallelujah. Christ the Saviour is born, Christ the Saviour is born.

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.

Father, slow to anger, abounding in mercy, You see us and run to us

when we are far away from you, you find your way to us when we cannot find our way to you, you are always

faithful when we are unfaithful.

Jesus Christ, you entered the house of sinners, you

sat at the table of the poor, you mounted the Cross, you throne of

mercy.

Holy Spirit, you pour your healing gifts over our

wounds, you anoint us to bring good news to the

poor, you send us out as missionaries of mercy.

God of Mercies, have mercy on us, so that where

sin abounds your grace may abound all the more, and we shall become like

you, Merciful. Amen.

Grant us, we pray, O Lord our God, that we, who are gladdened by participation in the feast of our Redeemer’s Nativity, may through an honourable way of life become worthy of union with him. Who lives and

reigns for ever and ever.All: Amen

Prayer after communion

May the God of infinite goodness, who by the Incarnation of his Son has driven darkness from the world and by that glorious Birth has illumined this most holy night/day, drive far from you the darkness of vice and illumine your hearts with the light of virtue. Amen.

Final Blessing

May God, who willed that the great joy of his Son's saving Birth beannounced to shepherds by the Angel, fill your minds with the gladness hegives and make you heralds of his Gospel.

Amen.Final Blessing

And may God, who by the Incarnation brought together the earthly andheavenly realm, fill you with the gift of his peace and favour and make yousharers with the Church in heaven.

Amen.Final Blessing

And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

Final Blessing

The mass is ended, go in peace and proclaim the Gospel of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God.Dismissal

Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and

everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born

While shepherds kept their watching, O'er silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens, there shone a holy light

Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and

everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born

And lo, when they had seen it, they all bowed down and prayed, they travelled on together to where the Babe was laid.

Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and

everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born

When I was a seeker I sought both night and day I sought the Lord to help me And He showed me the way.

Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and

everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born

He made me a watchman Upon the city wall And If I am a Christian I am the least of all.

Go tell it on the mountain Over the hills and

everywhere Go tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born