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The easTer VIGIL IN The hOLY NIGhT

The Introductory Rites

SIGN OF THE CROSS & GREETING STAND Bishop: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Rx: Amen.

Bishop: Peace be with you. Rx: And with your Spirit.

PREPARATION OF THE CANDLE

PROCESSION

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THE EASTER PROCLAMATION (EXSULTET)

The Liturgy of the Word

FIRST READING: Genesis 1:1—2:2 SIT God looked at everything he had made, and he found it very good.

(concluding the reading) Lector: The word of the Lord. Rx: Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM

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PRAYER STAND All respond: Amen. SECOND READING: Genesis 22:1-18 SIT

The sacrifice of Abraham our father in faith. (concluding the reading) Lector: The word of the Lord. Rx: Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM PRAYER STAND All respond: Amen. THIRD READING: Exodus 14:15—15:1 SIT

The Israelites marched on dry land through the midst of the sea. (concluding the reading) Lector: The word of the Lord. Rx: Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM

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PRAYER STAND All respond: Amen. FOURTH READING: Isaiah 54:5-14 SIT

With enduring love, the Lord your redeemer takes pity on you. (concluding the reading) Lector: The word of the Lord. Rx: Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM

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PRAYER STAND All respond: Amen. FIFTH READING: Isaiah 55:1-11 SIT

Come to me that you may have life. I will renew with you an everlasting covenant. (concluding the reading) Lector: The word of the Lord. Rx: Thanks be to God. RESPONSORIAL PSALM PRAYER STAND All respond: Amen.

SIXTH READING: Baruch 3:9-15, 32—4:4 SIT

Walk toward the splendor of the Lord. (concluding the reading) Lector: The word of the Lord. Rx: Thanks be to God.

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM

PRAYER STAND All respond: Amen. SEVENTH READING: Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28 SIT

I shall sprinkle clean water upon you and I shall give you a new heart. (concluding the reading) Lector: The word of the Lord. Rx: Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

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PRAYER STAND All respond: Amen. GLORIA

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COLLECT People respond: Amen. EPISTLE: Romans 6:3-11 SIT

Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more. (concluding the reading) Lector: The word of the Lord. Rx: Thanks be to God.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM GOSPEL: Matthew 28:1-10

He has been raised from the dead and is going before you to Galilee.

Deacon: The Lord be with you. Rx. And with your spirit.

Deacon: A reading from the holy gospel according to Matthew. Rx. Glory to you, O Lord.

(concluding the Gospel) Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord. Rx. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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HOMILY SIT BLESSING OF BAPTISMAL WATER STAND

RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL PROMISES Bishop: A: Do you renounce Satan? Or B: Do you renounce sin, so as to live in the freedom of the children of God? ALL: I do.

Bishop: A: And all his works? Or B: Do you renounce the lure of evil, so that sin may have no mastery over you? ALL: I do.

Bishop: A: And all his empty show? Or B: Do you renounce Satan, the author and prince of sin? ALL: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? ALL: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, suffered death and was buried, rose again from the dead, and is seated at the right hand of the Father? ALL: I do.

Bishop: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? ALL: I do.

Bishop: And may almighty God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has given us new birth by water and the Holy Spirit and bestowed on us forgiveness of our sins, keep us by his grace, in Christ Jesus our Lord, for eternal life. ALL: Amen.

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UNIVERSAL PRAYER STAND People respond to concluding prayer: Amen.

The Liturgy of the Eucharist PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE GIFTS SIT

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[KNEEL]

Bishop: Pray,… to God, the almighty Father. STAND 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.

PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS People respond: Amen.

The Eucharistic Prayer

PREFACE SANCTUS

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MYSTERY OF FAITH Bishop: The mystery of faith. People: DOXOLOGY AND AMEN Bishop: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

People:

[STAND]

The Communion Rite

LORD’S PRAYER AND FINAL DOXOLOGY Bishop: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say: ALL:

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Bishop: Deliver us, Lord, … the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. People: RITE OF PEACE Bishop: Lord Jesus Christ, … Who live and reign for ever and ever. People: Amen.

Bishop: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And with your spirit. LITANY FOR THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD INVITATION TO COMMUNION Bishop: 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. People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

[PLEASE REMAIN STANDING]

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[PLEASE SIT AFTER THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IS PLACED IN THE TABERNACLE]

COMMUNION HYMN PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION STAND People respond: Amen.

The Concluding Rites

BLESSING Bishop: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.

People respond to the blessing(s): Amen. DISMISSAL

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CLOSING HYMN

CATHEDRAL BASILICA OF OUR LADY OF PEACE HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I