The Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham

The Personal Ordinariate of The Chair of Saint Peter Under Protection of Our Lady of Walsingham

Bishop Steven J. Lopes

Father Charles A. Hough IV – Rector & Pastor

Deacon Justin Fletcher – Transitional Deacon

Deacon James Barnett, Deacon Mark Baker, Deacon Mark Stockstill – Pastoral Assistants

+ Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord + 6 January AD 2019 +

Welcome to Our Visitors

Thank you for sharing in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with us today. Please fill out a visitor’s card (found in the pew

racks) and return it in the offering plate so we will have a record of your visit. And please introduce yourself after Mass.

If you are a Catholic, we at Our Lady of Walsingham receive Holy Communion kneeling and by intinction (both species on the tongue).

If you are not a Catholic, during Communion we invite you either to come forward with your arms crossed over your chest, or fingers across your lips, and receive a blessing from the Priest or Deacon, or remain in your pew and reflect on the presence of Christ.

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham 7809 Shadyvilla Lane + Houston Texas 77055

713-683-9407 + Fax: 713-683-1518 + olwcatholic.org Parish Secretary: Catherine Heath office@olwcatholic.org

Business Manager/Director of Facilities: Deacon Mark Stockstill Director of Sacramental Life: Deacon James Barnett Director of Education: Sr. Thomas Aquinas, OP Director of CCD / Holy House Academy: Catalina Brand

Director of Office of Liturgy/ Director of Altar Guild: Carolyn Barnett Associate Director of Office of Liturgy/Director of Development: Rebecca Hill

Director of Music/Organist: Edmund Murray Associate Director of Music: Chalon Murray Director of Events: Ana Newton Director of RCIA: Deacon Mark Baker Director of Youth Ministry: Joshua Korf Director of Family Life Ministries: Mary Halbleib Safe Environment Coordinator: Chalon Murray

Call the Parish Office if you wish to. . . + become a Registered Member of Our Lady of Walsingham + explore the possibility of becoming Roman Catholic + schedule a Wedding or a Baptism + talk about the Annulment process + schedule a Confession by appointment

With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter

Joyfully announces and invites you to attend the Ordination of

Rev. Mr. Justin Price Fletcher Rev. Mr. Philip Nathaniel Mayer

to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ through the imposition of Hands and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit by

Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes Bishop of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter

Friday, the Twenty-Fifth of January 2019 at Six Thirty in the Evening

Reception to follow in the Chancery Great Hall +

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph

Weekly Budget $ 16,650 Regular Offering $ 35,962

Mass Attendance 709

Black Bag Sunday January 12 & 13

Please be generous to those in need in our parish family.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN TROUBLE, SORROW,

SICKNESS, OR ADVERSITY especially Madeline Dibello, Caretakes of

the Sick, Anthony, The Feehrey and Halbleib families, Samir Tanios, Paula

Newton, Jan, Ernest Santos, Michael Ly-siner, Gerald Laury, Bill Marti, Alan and

Jonna Schmidt, Laurie & Scott, Bruce and Bonnie Martinson, Zvi Schiff-

man, Dr. David Lim, Marta Reynolds, Emmott MacDonald, Rezwanna, C. L Da-vidson, Brock Davidson, all military per-sonnel currently serving our nation, Kay-

la, Wes and Family, Emily Lee Szafraz, Maverick, Holden and Jake,

Katherine Jones, Kate Zubrick, Christine Barr, Aaron Corkery, Truitt Maberry,

Rebecca Hasker (beloved granddaughter of Glenn & Lillian Phillips), and those on

the Prayer List in the Martyrs Chapel. AND THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Especially Anthony Joseph Mandola,

Chance Roberts, Nettie Roeschel, James Eugene Hampson IV.

St. Margaret of Scotland

Needlework Guild will meet Thursday,

January 17

at 10:00 am in Newman

Hall/ St. Nicolas Owen.

January Prayer Intentions of the Holy Father, Pope Francis

That young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the

Gospel to the world.

In Our Parish This Week

Saturday, January 5 St. John Neumann 9:00 am First Saturday Mass [Wayne Quinn+] 3:45 pm Confession 4:00 pm Rosary 4:00 pm Choir Rehearsal - Seton Rehearsal Hall 4:30 pm Vigil Mass [Wendell/Betty McKiski+]

6:30 pm Evensong of the Epiphany - Cathedral 7:30 pm Boar’s Head Festival Dinner - Great Hall Sunday, January 6 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD 8:00 am Sung Mass [Larsen Family]

8:45 am Confession CCD Classes on Break Adult Forum on Break 9:00 am - 1:00 pm C.O.O.L. Bake Sale - Cathedral Drive 9:30 am Sung Mass [Jenna Malapitan+]

11:15 am Solemn Mass [Parishioners of Cathedral of OLW]

1:00 pm Amy Itzel Cabada Baptism 2:00 pm Baptism Reception - St. Jude Hall 6:00 pm Said Mass [Catherine Coulter]

Monday, January 7 St. Raymond of Penyafort Holy House Academy Classes on Break

8:30 am Morning Prayer - Holy House Chapel 12:00 pm Said Mass [Joseph Simien+]

4:30 pm Evening Prayer - Holy House Chapel Tuesday, January 8 Feria 8:30 am Morning Prayer - Holy House Chapel 10:00 am Staff Meeting - DiNardo Parlor 12:00 pm Said Mass [Elliott/Joanne Goulas+] 12:45 pm Rosary & Adoration 4:15 - 6:00 pm Treble Choir Practice - Seton Hall 6:00 pm Evening Prayer & Benediction Wednesday, January 9 Feria Holy House Academy Classes on Break 8:30 am Morning Prayer - Holy House Chapel

12:00 pm Said Mass [Tish Quinn]

4:30 pm Evening Prayer - Holy House Chapel 6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal - Seton Rehearsal Hall 7:00 pm March for Life Participant/Parent Meeting - St. Jude Hall Thursday, January 10 Feria 8:30 am Morning Prayer - Holy House Chapel 12:00 pm Said Mass [Arael/Luis/Otilia Medina+]

1:00 pm St. James Adult Scripture Study - Seton Hall 4:30 pm Evening Prayer - Holy House Chapel 7:30 pm Acolyte Meeting - Cathedral Friday, January 11 Feria 8:30 am Morning Prayer - Holy House Chapel 12:00 pm Said Mass [Polly Barron]

1:00 pm Bulletin Folding - St. Jude Hall 4:30 pm Evening Prayer - Holy House Chapel

Saturday, January 12 St. Benedict Biscop 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Order of Malta Malade Interviews - Great Hall

10:00 am Baptism Class - DiNardo Parlor 11:00 am Houston Catholic Women's Conference Committee Meeting - St. Jude Hall

3:45 pm Confession 4:00 pm Rosary 4:30 pm Vigil Mass [Svetlana Vasiluyk+]

Sunday, January 13 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord 8:00 am Sung Mass [Pozo Family]

8:45 am Confession 9:45 am CCD Classes - Seton Hall 9:45 am Adult Forum - Great Hall 9:00 am - 1:00 pm C.O.O.L. Bake Sale - Cathedral Drive 9:30 am Sung Mass [Joseph Maggio]

11:15 am Solemn Mass [Parishioners of Cathedral of OLW]

1:00 pm Private Reception St. Jude Hall 1:30 pm Catholic Writers Meeting - Seton Hall 3:00 pm King’s Men’s Prayer Group - Seton Hall 6:00 pm Said Mass [Sophia Sutter]

+

The Flowers at the High Altar are given in Memory of

Dr. Elizabeth (Betsy) Beeson

The Adult Forum Faith Seeking Understanding: Adult Catechesis

Great Hall of the Chancery Sundays 9:45 am - 10:45 am

~ Fides quaerens intellectum ~

January 13 Sr. Amata Veritas, OP “Echoing the Mystery: Exploring a Catechetical Resource”

January 20 Mr. Garnett Short “The Saints and the Holy City: Unraveling the Mysterious Events Matthew 27:51-53

January 27 Dr. Megan Silas “Spiritual Friendship”

Happy Birthday!

Happy Anniversary!

The five large votives can each burn for a

week in honor, in thanksgiving, or in inter-

cession, of your loved ones. Complete the

intention cards located in the narthex and

place it in the collection plate. Contact the

Liturgy Office for questions at 713-683-9407.

Thank you!

Catholic Writers Group

The Catholic Writers Group is dedicated to hearten its members in their writing endeavors and to learn more about writing, publishing and marketing. And we honor God and our faith through words that show both our love for Him and our fidelity to the teachings of the Church. We’ll meet Sunday, January 13 at 1:30 pm in Seton Hall/St. Margaret Clitherow classroom. Call Jeanne Curcio at 713-962-7943 for questions.

The Book of James: Pearls for Wise Living

Join us for James: Pearls for Wise Living at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham beginning Thurs-days, on January 10, 2019 at 1:00 pm in Seton Hall. Or choose a second class offered in the evenings beginning Thursday, January 17 at 7:00 pm in St. Jude Hall. For more information or register for this 11-part study series contact Mona Diaz at 713-569-2829 / monaddiaz@gmail.com for the Thursday 1 pm class or John McGarry at 713.679.8110 / email johnmcgarry05@gmail.com for the Thursday 7:00 pm class. For mail-in registration forms, please visit olwcatholic.org/bible-studies.

Adult Forum and CCD Classes resume January 13, 2019

January 5 – Preston Schultz

January 6 – Reyna Ponce de Leon,

Karlii Salazar, Stephen Weeks

January 7 – Roberta Ferenz, Julia Hotze

January 8 – Francis Abraham, Nicole Domuret,

Ericka Soileau,

Rosemary Wilson, Marie Scaliatine

January 9 – Evangeline Cole, John Holliday,

Caeli Neunuebel, Ivy Rose Newberry

January10 – Justin Wilson, Benjamin Mcknight

January12 – Dolores Genitempo, Mary Frances

Gipson, Claire Westerman, maricela Naarrete

January13 – Robert Villarreal

January 9, 1993 – Herman & Angela Brummé

January 9, 1999 – Jose & Irlanda

Morales-Wade

January 10, 2010 – Pascal & Yamilz Sixdenier

January 12, 2008 – Stewart & Lana Hirtz

Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist invite you to the blessing of their new Reli-gious House in Georgetown, Texas (5501 E. State Hwy 29 Georgetown, TX 78626) on February 16, 2019. For more information please go to our website https://www.sistersofmary.org/events/blessing-texas-religious-house/ , call (512) 863-4824, or email mao-txdirector@sistersofmary.org. Feel free to also ask the Sisters here at Our Lady of Walsingham about the event. We are excited to share this his-toric moment for our community with the parishioners of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsing-ham. Space is limited so please register at the above website ASAP. Reception with light refreshments to follow. Please note that there will be no Mass at this event.

Weekly Votive Lights +

the Votive Lights of

The Martyrs

burn this week for

all those ill, especially

Thomas Le Rebecca Hasker Carolina Caceres Madeline Dibello

Mark Crow Kevin Corkery Tommy Todd

+ the Votive Light of

Our Lady

burns this week for

the repose of the souls of

James Fisher & Mark Ferenz James Hampson IV

Bennie Winn Anthony Joseph Mandola

+

the Votive Light of

St. Gabriel

burns this week for

Christina Barron Judith Pita

Maria Catalani

+ the Votive Light of

St. Joseph

burns this week for

Members of our Parish Family Recovering from long-term illness

For Caretakes of the Infirmed For the children and caretakes of

Casa Walsingahm in Medellín Colombia +

the Votive Light of

St. Jude

burns this week for

Favors Received

American Heritage Girls

Troop 1061 Meeting

January 16

St. Jude Hall

6:00 pm

Contact Rebecca Hill to RSVP by January 13

281-507-4142

development@olwcatholic.org

C. O. O. L.

Catholic Organization of Life

January 6 & 13

The Catholic Organization of Life is staffing a

bake sale! As the only youth-run Catholic pro-life

group in Houston, we appreciate your support!

All proceeds from the bake sales will go directly

to supporting 50 Houston youth, including 38

from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham,

going to this year’s March for Life in Washington

D.C.

The Solemnity of the Epiphany & the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Twelve days after Christmas comes the Solemnity of the Epiphany, the great feast of the Manifestation

of Christ to the Gentiles. Though this festival traditionally falls on January 6, in the United States and

Canada it is currently transferred to the Sunday between January 2 and 8. As a part of the Latin Rite,

the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter follows this liturgical norm of the Latin Rite dioceses of North

America.

More ancient than the celebration of Christmas, the observance of the Epiphany began in the Eastern

portion of the Church in the third century AD as a theologically rich and comprehensive commemora-

tion of the mystery of God’s revelation of His Incarnate Son. The word “Epiphany” means manifesta-

tion, and in the West the feast came to center on Christ’s appearance to the star-led Magi. The time

between Epiphany and Septuagesima (the third Sunday before Lent) commemorates three manifesta-

tions of Our Lord: (1) to the Gentiles in the persons of the Wise Men; (2) to the Jews at his Baptism in

the Jordan; and (3) to his disciples at the marriage feast in Cana of Galilee.

On the Epiphany, it is an ancient tradition to announce the date of Easter and to mark all the holy days

that take their dates from the timing of the Paschal Triduum. This proclamation, formally announced

by the Deacon at Mass on the Epiphany, arose long before calendars were widely available, but today it

still serves to connect Christmas and Easter and to orient the faithful in the sanctification of time to-

ward the mystery of the Resurrection.

The blessing of homes is another very old and popular Epiphany custom. Using blessed chalk, many

households mark the lintel over their entrance door with the year and with the inscription CMB, the

initials of Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar, the traditional names of the Magi. The inscription also

stands for Christus Mansionem Benedicat, which means “Christ, bless this home.” The popular form of

the inscription incorporates the year as follows:

20+C+M+B+19

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord both concludes Christmastide and draws out the celebration of the

Epiphany. Anciently, the Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan was a principal focus of Christ’s Epipha-

ny (as it remains today for the Eastern churches). In Western Christendom, the observance of Our

Lord’s Baptism came to follow the commemoration of His appearance to the Magi. Already, so soon

after Christmas, we approach with the Baptism of Jesus the mysteries of Lent and Easter. As the litur-

gical scholar Pius Parsch puts it, “In the symbolism of His baptism, Christ displayed beforehand His

redemptive death and resurrection. Himself immaculate, He assumes the sins of the world, descends

into the purifying waters, and raises mankind to divine sonship.” Dr. Clint Brand

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham

Catholic Church and Shrine

The Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter

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+ 11:15 Solemn Mass + The Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord + 6 January AD 2019 + ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

V. In the Name of the + Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. R. Amen.

Collect for Purity, Summary of the Law Missal, page 1 Kyrie (Willan) Hymn 710 Gloria (Willan) Hymn 713

The Collect V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy Only Begotten Son to the Gentiles: mercifully grant that we, who know thee now by faith, may be led onward through this earthly life, until we see the vision of thy heavenly glory; through the same Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Introit Ecce advenit cf. Mal. 3:1; I Chron. 19:12; Ps.72:1,10, 11 Behold, he appeareth, the Lord and Ruler: and in his hand the kingdom, and power, and dominion.

(Ps). Give the King thy judgments, O God: and thy righteousness unto the King’s Son. (Bow) Glory be to the Father… (Rise) As it was in the beginning… Behold, he appeareth…

Organ Voluntary

Processional Hymn: “The First Nowell” The First Nowell Hymn 30 : vv 1-4

Prayer at the Creche Jesu, sweetest Child, born in Bethlehem of the Virgin Mary, wrapped in swaddling-clothes, laid in the manger, heralded by angels, visited by shepherds, have mercy upon us. Have mercy upon us, Child Jesus, have mercy upon us.

V. We have seen his star in the East.

R. And are come with gifts to worship the Lord.

Lord Jesus, our Master, go with us whilst we travel to the heavenly country; that, following thy star, we may not wander in the dark-ness of this world’s light, whilst thou, who art our Way, and Truth, and Life, dost shine within us to our journey’s end; who with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest God, now and for ever. Amen.

Continuation of Processional Hymn: “The First Nowell” The First Nowell Hymn 30 : vv 5-6

The Epistle: Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Brethren, I assume that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; that is, how the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel. V. The Word of the Lord. R. Thanks be to God.

The Psalm: Psalm 72 [Deus, judicium] Chant, Thomas Norris (1741-1790)

Give the King thy | judgments, ∙ O | God: and thy righteousness | unto ∙ the | King's | son.

Then shall he judge thy people ac-|cording ∙ unto | right: and de-|fend | the | poor.

In his time shall the | right∙eous | flourish: yea, and abundance of peace, so | long as ∙ the | moon ∙ en-|dureth.

His dominion shall be also from the | one sea ∙ to the | other: and from the River | unto ∙ the | world's | end.

The kings of Tarshish and of the isles | shall give | presents: the kings of Arabia and | Saba ∙ shall | bring | gifts.

All kings shall fall | down ∙ be-|fore him: all | nations ∙ shall | do ∙ him | service.

For he shall deliver the | poor ∙ when he | crieth: the needy also, and | him ∙ that | hath ∙ no | helper.

He shall be favourable to the | simple ∙ and | needy: and shall pre-|serve ∙ the | souls of ∙ the | poor.

Gospel Acclamation Vidimus stellam Matthew 2:2 Alleluia. Alleluia.

We have seen his star in the East: and are come with offerings to worship the Lord.

Alleluia.

The Lesson: Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth,

and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall walk by your light, and kings in the brightness of your rising.

Lift up your eyes round about, and see; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far, and your daughters shall be carried in the arms. Then you shall see and be radiant, your heart shall thrill and rejoice; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord. V. The Word of the Lord. R. Thanks be to God.

The congregation stands as the ministers rise.

Orate Fratres (Pray Brethren…) Missal, page 11

Prayer over the Offerings We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to look upon the oblations of thy Church: wherein no longer offering gold and frankincense and myrrh, we sacrifice and receive him who by those gifts was mystically signified, even Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord; through who liveth and reigneth, world without end. Amen.

Sursum Corda (Lift up your hearts…) Missal, page 11, Hymn 734 Sanctus & Benedictus (HOLY, HOLY, HOLY…) (Willan) Hymn 797 Memorial Acclamation Missal, page 14

Offertory Antiphon Reges Tharsis Psalm 72:10,11 The kings of Tharsis and of the isles shall give presents; the kings of Arabia and Saba shall bring gifts:

all kings shall fall down before him; all nations shall do him service.

The Proclamation of the Date of Easter The Homily Following the Homily, the congregation stands at the genuflection of the ministers. The Nicene Creed Missal, page 4 The Prayers of the People Missal, pages 29-30 The Penitential Rite Missal, pages 5-6 The Blessing of Chalk

Pater Noster (Our Father…) [Stand] Hymn 722 The Peace [Kneel] Missal, page 19 Agnus Dei (O Lamb of God…) (Willan) Hymn 712 Prayer of Humble Access (We do not presume…) Missal, page 20 Ecce Agnus Dei (Behold the Lamb of God…) Missal, page 21

Communion Antiphon Vidimus stellam Matthew 2:2 We have seen his star in the East:

and are come with offerings to worship the Lord.

Offertory Anthem: Magi videntes stellam Jacob Clemens non Papa (c. 1510-1555)

Magi videntes stellam dixerunt ad invicem hoc signum magni regis est eamus et inquiramus eum

et offeramus ei munera aurum thus et myrrham. Alleluia.

The magi, seeing the star, said, each in turn: "This is the sign of a great king! Let us go and look for him

and offer him gifts, gold, frankincense and myrrh." Alleluia.

The Holy Gospel: St. Matthew 2:1-12 V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit.

V. + A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew. R. Glory be to thee, O Lord.

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise Men from the East came to Jerusa-lem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judæa; for so it is written by the prophet: ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will govern my people Israel.’” Then Herod summoned the Wise Men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star appeared; and he sent them to Beth-lehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him bring me word, that I too may come and wor-ship him.” When they had heard the king they went their way; and behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy; and going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own coun-try by another way. V. The Gospel of the Lord. R. Praise be to thee, O Christ.

Communion Hymn: “As with Gladness Men of Old” Dix Hymn 52

Prayer of Thanksgiving (Almighty and everliving God…) Missal, page 22

Postcommunion Prayer Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God: that we, who have solemnly celebrated thy holy mysteries, may in all purity of heart and mind receive the benefits of the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Blessing & Dismissal Missal, pages 23-24

All stand.

The Last Gospel: St. John 1:1-14 V. The Lord be with you. R. And with thy spirit. V. + The Beginning of the Holy Gospel according to Saint John. R. Glory be to thee, O Lord.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that light, but was sent to bear witness of that light. That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his Name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. [Genuflect] And the Word was made flesh, [Rise] and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. R. Thanks be to God.

Recessional Hymn: “What Star Is This?” Puer Nobis Hymn 47

Invocation of the Saints (kneeling)

Organ Voluntary

Communion of the Faithful Communion Guidelines, Missal, page 40

An Act of Spiritual Communion for those who cannot now receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

My Jesus, I believe that thou art truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love thee above all things, and I desire to receive thee into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive thee sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace thee as if thou wert already there and unite myself wholly to thee. Never permit me to be separated from thee. Amen.

Communion Anthem: “In the Bleak Midwinter” Harold Darke (1888-1976) In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,

Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,

In the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.

In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.

Enough for Him, whom cherubim, worship night and day, Breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay; Enough for Him, whom angels fall before,

The ox and ass and camel which adore.

What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.