Vigil of Christmas Mass
Happy Christmas, everyone.
before Mass:
Tape: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Angels we have heard – organ and violin
Entry: In the beginning was the word
Blessing of the Crib: organ and violin – Come, come, come to the manger
we speak the Glory to God in the highest. . . .
1st Reading – Isaiah 9:1-6
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom a light has shone.
You have brought them abundant joy and great rejoicing, as they rejoice before you as at the harvest, as people make merry when dividing spoils. For the yoke that burdened them, the pole on their shoulder, and the rod of their taskmaster you have smashed, as on the day of Midian. For every boot that tramped in battle, every cloak rolled in blood, will be burned as fuel for flames. For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace.
Psalm 95: Today a Saviour has been born to us; he is Christ the Lord, he is Christ the Lord.
O sing a new song to the Lord, sing to the Lord, all the earth.
O sing to the Lord, bless his name. O sing a new song to the Lord.
Today a Saviour has been born to us; he is Christ the Lord, he is Christ the Lord.
Proclaim his help day by day, tell among the nations his glory,
his wonders among the peoples. O sing a new song to the Lord.
Today a Saviour has been born to us; he is Christ the Lord, he is Christ the Lord.
Psalm 95: Words (c) The Grail.
2nd Reading – Titus 2:11-14
Beloved: The grace of God has appeared, saving all and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age, as we await the blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of our great God and saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to deliver us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people as his own, eager to do what is good.
Intercessions
For the Church throughout the world and here in Glasgow: that each of us may experience the angel’s message of great joy – that God comes to give life and bring peace. Lord, hear us
For all people, in every land and place: that God will grant peace and good will, reconciliation and forgiveness.
We think of those who suffer in Syria, the Holy Land, the Yemen, and elsewhere. Lord, hear us
Let us pray that a spirit of wonder and awe may be rekindled in our hearts, that we may renew joy in life and the gift of each new day. Lord, hear us
At this time we pray for healing for those who are ill, anxious, or housebound within our community, including Sr Bridie Dowd, Sr Anne, Ellen Hamilton, Sonny Yang, Molly McGavigan, Teresa Kidd, Margaret McLean, Andrine Mansi, Fred Newman, Mary Clunie, Sean Fitzgerald, Ishbel MacMillan, Bill Harrison, Jack Rae, Anne Judge, Thomas Boyle, Catherine Mulrine, Yvonne Watt, Rae McVey, John Gibson, Eleanor Reid, for John McQuoclin and all being treated in the local Hospice, and all who serve the country in the emergency services. Lord, hear us
For all those who were dear to us in lifeand those who have died recently including John Steele, Michael O’Neill, Lois Pauline Meneer, Bessie Malane, Thomas Fanning, Eleanor Piercey, Ian McGarrigle, James Marr, Brian Tennyson, Gerry Hanretty, Olga Marchetti, Joseph Alexander O’Brien, John Rankin, Pat Cunningham, Colin Reynolds, Mary Kate Campbell, Saverio Giugliano, James Mooney, Richard Burton, Eddie Gethens, Canon Willie McDade, Ellen Gannon and Rene McPherson; and for those whose anniversaries fall about now: including Tam Haley, Hugh Bradley, Charlie Hamilton, Tommy and Annie McMahon, Elizabeth Mulligan, Liam Brogan, Cecilia Mary Harrison, May McNulty, Charlie Devlin, Ian Davidson, Anne Cara, May Conroy, Mary McKenna, John McVey, Adrian Rogers, Betty McKinney, Kevin Barrett, Eugenio and Matilda Rossi and Lily McGlone.
Lord, hear us
Organ and violin:
Sanctus:
Communion: The word became flesh and we have seen his glory,
we have seen, we have see, we have seen his glory.
Silent Night (tape)
Organ and violin
After Mass: Adeste (tape)
