FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH- G R E E N V I L L E -

THE INTRODUCTORY RITES

A t t h e e n t r A n c e P ro c e s s i o n (5 .30 p m & 10.30 a m , only) H e l m s l e y

Cont inued, on fac ing page .

t h e s i g n o f t h e c ro s s A n d g r e e t i n g

t h e P e n i t e n t i A l A c t C o n f i t e o r

K ý r i e , e l é i s o n (Lord , Have Mercy) (10 .30 a m , only) m a s s XVII

i n t ro í t u s (Entrance Ant iphon) A d t e l e v á v i

Sung in Latin at the Solemn Mass (10.30am),and in English at the Sung Anticipated Mass (5.30pm) preceeding the Hymn.

To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame.

t h e c o l l e c t

1. O shepherd of Israel, hearken, from your throne upon the cherubim, shine forth.Rouse your power, and come to save us. R.

2. Once again, O LORD of hosts, look down from heaven, and see;take care of this vine, and protect what your right hand has plantedthe son of man whom you yourself made strong. R.

3. May your help be with the man of your right hand, with the son of man whom you yourself made strong.Then we will no more withdraw from you; give us new life, and we will call upon your name. R.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

r e A d i n g i i s a i a H 63 :16B-17, 19B; 64 :2-7

t h e r e s P o n s o r i A l P s A l m P s a l m 80:2-3 , 15-16 , 18-19 J e f f r e y o s t r o w s k i ( B . 20 t H C e n t u ry )

Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down!

r e A d i n g i i 1 C o r i n t H i a n s 1 :3 -9

We wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

t h e A c c l A m At i o n B e f o r e t h e g o s P e l o s t é n d e n o B i s

V. Show us Lord, your love;and grant us your salvation. R.

- Psalm 85:8

g o s P e l s t . m a r k 13 :33-37

Be watchful! You do not know when the Lord of the house is coming.

THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

t h e P r e PA r At i o n o f t h e g i f t s

o f f e rt ó r i u m (Offer tory Ant iphon) (10.30 a m , only) A d t e , d ó m i n e , l e v á v i

Sung in Latin at the Solemn Mass (10.30am), only; English translation.

Unto you, 0 Lord, have I lifted up my soul; 0 my God, I trust in you, let me not be put to shame; do not allow my enemies to laugh at me; for none of those who are awaiting you will be disappointed.

t h e A n t h e m At t h e o f f e rt o ry (10.30 a m , only)

Come, thou Redeemer of the earth,And manifest thy virgin birth:Let every age adoring fall,such birth befits the God of all.

Thy cradle here shall glitter bright,And darkness glow with newborn light,No more shall night extinguish day,Where love's bright beams their power display.O Jesu, virgin born to thee,eternal praise and glory be,When with the Father we adore,And Holy Spirit evermore. Amen.

Come Thou, Redeemer of the Earth r i C H a r d s H e P H a r d

( B . 1949)

A t t h e o f f e rt o ry (5 .30 p m , only) s l e e P e r s , w a k e

Cont inued, over leaf .

t h e P r Ay e r o v e r t h e o f f e r i n g s

t h e P r e fAc e

t h e P r e fAc e d i A l o g (Sursum Corda)

s A n c t u s (Pre face Acc lamat ion) (10.30 a m , only) m a s s XVII

t h e m e m o r i A l A c c l A m At i o n (Myster ium F ide i ) t H e r o m a n m i s s a l

t h e A m e n t H e r o m a n m i s s a l

t h e e u c h A r i s t i c P r Ay e r

A g n u s d e i (Lamb of God) (10.30 a m , only) m a s s XVII

t h e f r Ac t i o n o f t h e B r e A d

t h e r i t e o f P e Ac e

t h e l o r d ' s P r Ay e r

THE COMMUNION RITE

c o m m u n i o (Communion Ant iphon) (5 .30 p m & 10.30 a m , only) d ó m i n u s d A b i t b e n i g n i t á t e m

Sung in Latin at the Solemn Mass (10.30am),and in English at the Sung Anticipated Mass (5.30pm)

The Lord will indeed grant prosperity, and our land will bring forth its increase.

t h e P o s t c o m m u n i o n

A t t h e c o m m u n i o n P ro c e s s i o n (5 .30 p m & 10.30 a m ) d ó m i n u s d A b i t b e n i g n i t á t e m

1. O Lord, you once favored your land and revived the fortunes of Jacob,you forgave the guilt of your people and covered all their sins. Antiphon.

2. Will you not restore again our life that your people may rejoice in you?Let us see, O Lord, your mercy and give us your saving help. Antiphon.

3. Mercy and faithfulness have met; justice and peace have embraced.Faithfulness shall spring from the earth and justice look down from heaven. Antiphon.

4. Salvation is near for the God-fearing and his glory will dwell in our land.The Lord will make us prosper and our earth shall yield its fruit. Antiphon.

THE CONCLUDING RITES

t h e B l e s s i n g A n d d i s m i s s A l

A t t h e r e t i r i n g P ro c e s s i o n

Nun Komm, der Heiden Heiland (Savior of the Heathen, Come), BWV 599 J o H a n n s e B a s t i a n B a C H

(1685-1750)