“VIRGIN MOST PRUDENT” Simbang Gabi 2012 Readings for Mass First Reading: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a Responsorial Psalm: Ps 71 Gospel: Luke 1:5-25 19 December 2012

Entrance Hymn Halina, Halina

God who sends his prophet to prepare for the coming Greeting Celebrant: Praised be the Lord our God who sends his prophet to prepare for the coming of the Saviour of the world. May joy and gladness be with you all. All: And with your spirit.

Zechariah and Elizabeth are a pious couple who Introduction Celebrant: Zechariah and Elizabeth are a pious couple who are greatly disappointed that they are childless. Elizabeth is barren and now she is beyond the childbearing age.

So when God’s messenger announces to Zechariah Introduction Celebrant: So when God’s messenger announces to Zechariah that he will have a son, he cannot bring himself to believe this extraordinary news.

promised son is John or Yohanan, which means “God is gracious.” Introduction Celebrant: The name given to the promised son is John or Yohanan, which means “God is gracious.”

Indeed, the conception of Introduction Celebrant: Indeed, the conception of John the Baptist is a manifestation of God’s graciousness which will reach its culmination in the birth of the Messiah.

With the conception of the messenger who will prepare Introduction Celebrant: With the conception of the messenger who will prepare the way of the Lord, we are filled with joy and gladness, for indeed salvation is so close.

in the spirit of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers Penitential Act Celebrant: John the Baptist comes in the spirit of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers to their children, to prepare for the Lord a people well- disposed.

Let us now repent of our sins which hinder the Lord’s coming into our Penitential Act Celebrant: Let us now repent of our sins which hinder the Lord’s coming into our hearts. (Pause)

Penitential Act I confess to Almighty God, and to you my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,

through my fault, through my most grievous fault; Penitential Act All strike their breast.

Penitential Act therefore I ask Blessed Mary ever-virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you my brothers and sisters to pray for me to the Lord our God.

May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, Penitential Act Celebrant: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. All: Amen.

Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Kyrie (Celtic) Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.  Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved 20

Kyrie (Panginoon Maawa Ka) (Solo) Ikaw na nag-aalis ng mga kasalanan ng mundo Panginoon maawa ka sa amin (Bayan) Panginoon, maawa ka sa amin

Kyrie (Panginoon Maawa Ka) (Solo) Ika’y tagahilom naming makasalanan O Kristo, maawa ka sa amin (Bayan)

Kyrie (Panginoon Maawa Ka) (Solo) Ika’y tagapamagitan ng D’yos at ng bayan Panginoon, Panginoon maawa ka sa amin (Bayan) Panginoon, maawa ka sa amin

Kyrie (Mass of God’s of Promise) Kyrie Eleison, Lord have mercy on us, Christe Eleison, Christ have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us. Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved 24

Gloria Gloria

Gloria (Papuri Sa Diyos)

Virgin Mary you revealed to the world the radiance of your glory. Collect Celebrant: Let us pray. (Pause) God of life, in the child Who was born of the Virgin Mary you revealed to the world the radiance of your glory.

celebrate with full and reverent faith this great Collect Celebrant: Grant that we may celebrate with full and reverent faith this great myster y of the Word made flesh,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, Collect Celebrant: who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. All: Amen.

woman a child who will be Israel’s liberator against First Reading God gives a barren woman a child who will be Israel’s liberator against the Philistines. Samson is consecrated to the Lord from his mother’s womb.

birth is similar to the Gospel story of the annunciation First Reading The story of Samson’s birth is similar to the Gospel story of the annunciation of the birth of John the Baptist, a prophet consecrated to the Lord’s service.

First Reading A reading from the book of Judges (Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a) There was a certain man from Zorah, of the clan of the Danites, whose name was Manoah. His wife was barren and had borne no children.

First Reading An angel of the Lord appeared to the woman and said to her, “Though you are barren and have had no children, yet you will conceive and bear a son.

First Reading Now, then, be careful to take no wine or strong drink and to eat nothing unclean. As for the son you will conceive and bear, no razor shall touch his head, for this boy is to be consecrated to God from the womb.

First Reading It is he who will begin the deliverance of Israel from the power of the Philistines.” The woman went and told her husband, “A man of God came to me; he had the appearance of an angel of God,

First Reading terrible indeed. I did not ask him where he came from, nor did he tell me his name. But he said to me, ‘You will be with child and will bear a son. So take neither wine nor strong drink, and eat nothing unclean.

First Reading For the boy shall be consecrated to God from the womb, until the day of his death.’ ” The woman bore a son and named him Samson.

First Reading The boy grew up and the Lord blessed him. The spirit of the Lord began to be with him. The word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Reflection Sacred Silence…

Psalm 71: Fill Me With Your Praise Responsorial Psalm Psalm 71: Fill Me With Your Praise 11.30am mass

Reflection Sacred Silence…

for all his people: come to save us without delay! Gospel Acclamation Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! (2x) Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! (2x) 45

Introductory Dialogue Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke. Glory to you, O Lord.

Gospel In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

Gospel Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren and both were advanced in years.

Gospel Once, when he was serving as priest in his division’s turn before God, according to the practice of the priestly service, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord to burn incense.

Gospel Then, when the whole assembly of the people was praying outside at the hour of the incense offering, the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right of the altar of incense.

Gospel Zechariah was troubled by what he saw, and fear came upon him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard.

Gospel Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John. And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the sight of the Lord.

Gospel He will drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb, and he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.

Gospel He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah to turn the hearts of fathers toward children and the disobedient to the understanding of the righteous, to prepare a people fit for the Lord.”

Gospel Then Zechariah said to the angel, “How shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is advanced in years.” And the angel said to him in reply, “I am Gabriel, who stand before God.

Gospel I was sent to speak to you and to announce to you this good news. But now you will be speechless and unable to talk until the day these things take place,

Gospel because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.” Meanwhile the people were waiting for Zechariah and were amazed that he stayed so long in the sanctuary.

Gospel But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them, and they realized that he had seen a vision in the sanctuary. He was gesturing to them but remained mute.

Gospel Then, when his days of ministry were completed, he went home. After this time his wife Elizabeth conceived, and she went into seclusion for five months, saying,

Gospel “So has the Lord done for me at a time when he has seen fit to take away my disgrace before others.” The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Creed is NOT Said….. Nicene Apostle

Prayers of the Faithful Celebrant: God is never outdone in generosity. In due time, he will grant the aspirations of his people. With confidence, we implore him: 63

Prayers of the Faithful Celebrant: Let us pray especially for fathers that they may mirror the love of the heavenly Father here on earth. We pray: Response: Lord, be gracious to us. 64

Prayers of the Faithful Lector: That we may be a people well-disposed for the birth of our Savior this Christmas and for our encounter with him in our daily lives. 65

Prayers of the Faithful Lector: We pray: Response: Lord, be gracious to us. 66

Prayers of the Faithful Lector: That more and more people of goodwill may collaborate cordially and courageously in serving the family, 67

Prayers of the Faithful Lector: devote themselves to the family’s welfare, and live the values of the Gospel and of the human person. We pray: Response: Lord, be gracious to us. 68

Prayers of the Faithful Lector: That parents may welcome children with love and responsibility and help them to discover the will of God for them. We pray: 69

Prayers of the Faithful Response: Lord, be gracious to us. 70

Prayers of the Faithful Lector: That the Lord may bless married couples who like Zechariah and Elizabeth long for children to love and care for. We pray: 71

Prayers of the Faithful Response: Lord, be gracious to us. 72

Prayers of the Faithful Lector: That the Lord may continue to bless our people, prosper our initiatives for peace and progress, and protect us from calamities and the evils of corruption, 73

Prayers of the Faithful Lector: terrorism, illegal drugs, and kidnappings. We pray: Response: Lord, be gracious to us. 74

Prayers of the Faithful Lector: In the silence of our heart, we now pray for our personal intentions…. (Pause) we pray: Response: Lord, be gracious to us. 75

Prayers of the Faithful Celebrant: Fill us with your Spirit, Lord, so that we may welcome our Saviour with joy and gladness and may be true to you now and for ever. All: Amen. 76

Awit Sa Ina Ng Santo Rosaryo Offertory Hymn Awit Sa Ina Ng Santo Rosaryo

Preface Priest: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. [click]

Presentation of the Gifts All: 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 Celebrant: Look mercifully, Lord, on the gifts we lay upon your altar and by your power consecrate what we bring to you in our weakness. 81

Prayer over the Offerings Celebrant: We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. All: Amen. 82

All: And with your spirit. We lift them up to the Lord. Preface II of Advent Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. It is right and just.

Preface (Advent II) Celebrant: It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Christ our Lord. 85

Preface (Advent II) Celebrant: For all the oracles of the prophets foretold him, the Virgin Mother longed for him with love beyond all telling, John the Baptist sang of his coming and proclaimed his presence everywhere. 86

Preface (Advent II) Celebrant: It is by his gift that already we rejoice at the mystery of his Nativity, so that he may find us watchful in prayer and exultant in his praise. 87

Preface (Advent II) Celebrant: And so, with Angels and Archangels, with Thrones and Dominions, and with all the hosts of Powers of heaven, we sing the hymn of glory, as without end we acclaim 88

Priest: …….. we acclaim:[click]

Sanctus (Mass of Simplicity) Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

D’yos makapangyarihan Puspos ng L’walhati ang langit at lupa Sancto Santo, Santo, Santo, D’yos makapangyarihan Puspos ng L’walhati ang langit at lupa Osana, Osana, sa kaitaasan Pinagpala ang narito sa ngalan ng Panginoon Osana, Osana sa kaitaasan

Sanctus (Revised Mass of God’s Promise) Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. New Mass of God’s Promise Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

Napupuno ang langit at lupa ng kadakilaan Mo. Sancto Santo, Santo, Santo Panginoong Diyos Napupuno ang langit at lupa ng kadakilaan Mo. 94/3

Hosana, Hosana, Hosana sa kaitaasan! 95/3

Pinagpala ang naparirito Sa ngalan ng Panginoon Hosana, Hosana, Hosana sa kaitaasan sa kaitaasan. 96/3

Priest: The mystery of faith:[click]

We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection Acclamation We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

Bilang pagkai’t inumin, pinagsasaluhan natin Hanggang sa S’ya’y Aklamasyon Si Kristo ay gunitain, sarili ay inihain Bilang pagkai’t inumin, pinagsasaluhan natin Hanggang sa S’ya’y dumating

Sa Krus Mo at pagkabuhay Kami’y natubos Mong tunay Aklamasyon Sa Krus Mo at pagkabuhay Kami’y natubos Mong tunay Poong Hesus naming mahal Iligtas Mo kaming tanan Ngayon at magpakailanman.

Memorial Acclamation (Mass of Simplicity) When we eat this Bread and drink of this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection, Memorial Acclamation We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection, until you come, until you come again. (please remain kneeling for the whole Eucharistic prayer) Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

Priest: 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.[click]

Great Amen All: Amen.

Great Amen Amen, amen, aahamen

Amen. Alleluia. Forever and ever. Forever. Alleluia. Forever and ever. Amen Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

Amen (Mass of God’s Promise) All: Amen. Amen. Amen. Forever and ever. Amen Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

Priest: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say:[click]

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

Ama Namin Ama Namin sumasalangit ka, Sambahin ang ngalan Mo Mapasaamin ang kaharian Mo. Sundin ang loob Mo. Dito sa lupa para nang sa langit.

Ama Namin Bigyan Mo po kami ngayon Ng aming kakanin sa araw-araw At patawarin Mo kami sa aming mga sala,

Ama Namin Para nang pagpapatawad namin Sa nagkakasala sa amin, At ‘wag Mo kaming ipahintulot sa tukso At iadya Mo kami sa lahat ng masama.

Priest: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. [click]

Prayer of Deliverance All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

Ama Namin All: Sapagka’t sa ‘Yo ang Kaharian, Kapangyarihan, at Kapurihan, Ngayon at magpakailan man.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Lamb of God (Mass of Simplicity) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (x2) grant us peace. Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

kasalanan ng Sanlibutan, maawa ka sa amin. (x2) Kordero Ng Diyos Kordero ng D’yos na nag-aalis ng mga kasalanan ng Sanlibutan, maawa ka sa amin. (x2)

kasalanan ng sanlibutan Ipagkaloob mo sa amin ang kapayapaan Kordero Ng Diyos Kordero ng D’yos na nag-aalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan Ipagkaloob mo sa amin ang kapayapaan

Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis Ng mga kasalanan ng mundo Maawa Ka sa amin Kordero ng Diyos, maawa Ka. (2x) 120/3

Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis Ng mga kasalanan ng mundo Ipagkaloob Mo sa amin Ang kapayapaan.

Lamb of God (Mass of God's Promise) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us, have mercy, have mercy on us. (x2) Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

Lamb of God (Mass of God's Promise) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: O grant us peace, O grant us lasting peace, Lamb of God. Copyright © by OCP All Rights Reserved

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. [click]

of God, the reason for our hope and joy. He takes away the sins Invitation to Communion Celebrant: Behold Jesus, the Lamb of God, the reason for our hope and joy. He takes away the sins of the world. Happy are we who are called to his holy banquet.

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

Communion Hymn Bread Of Life

Communion Hymn One More Gift

Thanksgiving Hymn One More Gift

Prayer after Communion Celebrant: Let us pray. (Pause) Almighty God, we give you thanks for the gifts you have bestowed. Create in us a desire for blessings yet to come, 134

Prayers over the Offerings Celebrant: that we may welcome the birth of Christ our Savior with free and devoted hearts. We make our prayer in the name of Jesus our Lord. All: Amen. 135

Announcements

Announcements SIMBANG GABI – Dec 20, Thursday, 8pm “VIRGIN MOST VENERABLE” CHURCH OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI 200 Boon Lay Avenue Contact Persons: AGNES PACULDAR (81235158) / MA. JOSELLE SUMAYO (98971854) / DAISY DUCUSIN (93636408) Officiating Priest: REV. FR. ANGEL C. LUCIANO, CICM CHURCH OF SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER 63A Chartwell Drive Contact Persons: DAMIAN LOW (81239673) / ANNALIZA TAN (81180179) / DOMINIC TAN (93827463) Officiating Priest: REV. FR. KAMILUS KAMUS, CICM

Announcements SIMBANG GABI – Dec 20, Thursday, 8pm “VIRGIN MOST VENERABLE” CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SUCCOUR 31 Siglap Hill Contact Persons: BRYAN ROMULO (94464840) / CHRISTIAN BLAS (98529873) Officiating Priest: REV. FR. GREGOIRE VAN GIANG, MEP BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH 1 Commonwealth Drive Contact Person: ARMAN LASPONA (92272160) Officiating Priest: REV. FR. GERARDUS SUYONO, SS.CC

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. The Concluding Rites Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And with your spirit. 141

Praying Over the People and Blessing Celebrant: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing. (Pause) 142

Praying Over the People and Blessing Celebrant: Lord, come, live in your people and strengthen them by your grace. Help them to remain close to you in prayer and give them a true love for one another. 143

Praying Over the People and Blessing Celebrant: Grant this through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. 144

Praying Over the People and Blessing Celebrant: May the blessing of almighty God, (†) the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come upon you and remain with you forever. All: Amen. 145

Go and praise the Lord with thankful hearts. Dismissal Celebrant: The Mass is ended. Go and praise the Lord with thankful hearts. All: Thanks be to God. 146

Recessional Hymn Misa de Gallo