Opening Song: Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came 1. The angel Gabriel from heaven came, His wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; “All hail,” said he, “O lowly maiden Mary,” “Most highly favored lady!” Gloria!

2. “For know a blessed Mother you shall be, All generations praise continually, Your Son shall be Emmanuel, by seers foretold.” “Most highly favored lady!” Gloria!

3. Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head; “To me be as it pleases God!” she said. “My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name.” “Most highly favored lady!” Gloria! Gloria: Back of worship aid Psalm 40 response: Here am I Lord, I come to do your will. 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,

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. Offering: Silence Communion: My Soul Rejoices Refrain: My soul rejoices in God, my Savior. My spirit finds its joy in God, the living God. 1. My soul proclaims your mighty deeds. My spirit sings the greatness of your name. 2. Your mercy flows throughout the land and ev’ry generation knows your love. 3. You cast the mighty from their thrones and raise the poor and lowly to new life. 4. You fill the hungry with good things. With empty hands you send the rich away. Closing Song: Immaculate Mary 1. Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing. You reign now in heaven with Jesus our King. Refrain Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Maria! 2. In heaven the blessed your glory proclaim; On earth we your children invoke your fair name. 3. We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth, And bless, Holy Mary, the land of our birth