Sending Forth: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

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Catholic Church Third Sunday of Advent

December 13, 2020 Gathering Song: The Lord of Glory

Penitential Act Opening Prayer

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Isaiah 61: 1-2a, 10-11 Responsorial Psalm: Luke 1 My soul rejoices in my God. Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24 Gospel Acclamation:

Gospel: John 1: 6-8, 19-28 Homily

A Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love You above all things and I desire to receive You in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,

come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there

and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Prayer for Peace

Almighty God, whose love embraces the whole world,

send peace upon this earth, that nations may no longer make war and that we may

try not to destroy but to understand each other. Take away all bitterness and hatred from every human heart.

Grant that people of all colors, races, and creeds may learn to live together in peace and love with your guidance and grace.

May those who lead and govern us turn from violence and welcome Your wisdom and guidance in all the actions

and decisions of our lives. Come Holy Spirit and fill the hearts of every person God has made.

Holy Mary, pray for us. St. Joseph, pray for us. All you Saints of God, pray for us. Amen.

Communion: My Soul in Stillness Waits Marty Haugen

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Profession of Faith: The Nicene Creed 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,

( All bow at the words that follow up to and including “and became man”) 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

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Offertory: The King Shall Come

Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. People: 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. Holy, Holy, Holy: Mystery of Faith

Great Amen:

Lord’s Prayer Sign of Peace Lamb of God:

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