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2 ~ Holy Mother of God ~ Day 2 16 December 2012 Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour 31 Siglap Hill Singapore

3 ENTRANCE HYMN 1 of 4 Gumising

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Gumising! Gumising! Mga nahihimbing Tala’y nagniningning, Ah! Gumising! Tala’y nagniningning. Pasko na! Pasko na! Gumising! 6

7 SIGN OF THE CROSS Celebrant: In the name of the Father, and of the Son,  and of the Holy Spirit. Response: Amen.

8 Celebrant: Blessed be Jesus the Messiah, the son of Abraham, the son of David. May the peace and hope that he brings be always with you Response: And with your spirit. GREETING 2 of 2

99 INTRODUCTORY RITES

10 Celebrant: Coming together as God’s family, with confidence let us ask the Father’s forgiveness, for he is full of gentleness and compassion. (Pause) PENITENTIAL ACT 1 of 6

11 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, PENITENTIAL ACT 2 of 6

12 And, striking their breast, they say: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever- Virgin, all the Angels and PENITENTIAL ACT 3 of 6

13 Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. PENITENTIAL ACT 4 of 6

14 Celebrant: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life. Response: Amen PENITENTIAL ACT 5 of 6

15 PENITENTIAL ACT 6 of 6 Lord, have mercy

16 Celebrant: Creator and Redeemer of the human race, it was your holy will that your Word should take flesh in the womb of the ever-virgin Mary. Look with kindness on our prayers and grant that COLLECT 1 of 2

17 your only Son, who came to share our humannature, may lead us to share in his divine life. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the COLLECT 2 of 2

18 unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. COLLECT 2 of 2 Amen. Response: Amen.

19 FIRST READING FIRST READING 1 of 5 Genesis 49:2, 8-10 The Sceptre shall not pass from Judah.

20 JACOB called his sons and said to them: “Assemble and listen, sons of Jacob, listen to Israel, your father. “You, Judah, shall your brothers praise—your hand on the neck of your FIRST READING 1 of 6 FIRST READING 2 of5

21 enemies; the sons of your father shall bow down to you. Judah, like a lion’s whelp, you have grown up on prey, my son. He crouches like a lion recumbent, the king of FIRST READING 1 of 6 FIRST READING 3 of 5

22 beasts—who would dare rouse him? The scepter shall never depart from Judah, or the mace from between his legs, while tribute is brought to him, and he receives the FIRST READING 1 of 6 FIRST READING 4 of 5

23 FIRST READING 1 of 6 FIRST READING 5 of 5 people’s homage.” The Word of the Lord. Response: Thanks be to God.

24 FIRST READING Genesis 49:2, 8-10 The Sceptre shall not pass from Judah. Sacred Silence

25 RESPONSORIAL PSALM RESPONSORIAL PSALM 1 of 9 Isaiah 12:2-3, Response: Sing and shout for joy, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel

26 RESPONSORIAL PSALM Cantor: Truly God is my salvation, I trust, I shall not fear. For the Lord is my strength, my song He became my Savior With joy, you will draw water from the well of salvation RESPONSORIAL PSALM 2 of 9

27 RESPONSORIAL PSALM RESPONSORIAL PSALM 3 of 9 Response: Sing and shout for joy, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel

28 RESPONSORIAL PSALM RESPONSORIAL PSALM 4 of 9 Cantor: Give thanks to the Lord, give praise to his name Make his might deeds known to the peoples Declare the greatness of His name.

29 RESPONSORIAL PSALM RESPONSORIAL PSALM 5 of 9 Response: Sing and shout for joy, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel

30 RESPONSORIAL PSALM RESPONSORIAL PSALM 6 of 9 Cantor: Sing a psalm to the Lord for his done glorious deeds Make them known to all the earth People of Zion, sing and shout for joy For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel

31 RESPONSORIAL PSALM RESPONSORIAL PSALM 7 of 9 Response: Sing and shout for joy, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel

32 Sacred Silence

33 Alleluia, alleluia! Wisdom of our God Most High, guiding creation with power and love: come to teach us the path of knowledge! Alleluia! GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

34 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. Response: And with your spirit. GOSPEL 1 of 14

35 Celebrant: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to... Matthew 1 : Response: Glory to You, O Lord. GOSPEL 2 of 14

36 THE BOOK of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. GOSPEL 3 of 14

37 Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar. Perez became the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, Ram the father of Amminadab. Amminadab GOSPEL 4 of 14

38 became the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth. GOSPEL 5 of 14

39 Obed became the father of Jesse, Jesse the father of David the king. David became the father of Solomon, whose mother had been the wife of Uriah. Solomon became the father GOSPEL 6 of 14

40 of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asaph. Asaph became the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah. Uzziah GOSPEL 7 of 14

41 became the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amos, Amos the father of Josiah. Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers at the time of the Babylonian exile. GOSPEL 8 of 14

42 of Josiah. Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers at the time of the Babylonian exile. After the Babylonian exile, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel GOSPEL 9 of 14

43 the father of Zerubbabel, Zerubbabel the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor, Azor the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of GOSPEL 10 of 14

44 Achim, Achim the father of Eliud, Eliud the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her GOSPEL 11 of 14

45 was born Jesus who is called the Christ. Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, GOSPEL 12 of 14

46 fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Christ, fourteen generations. GOSPEL 13 of 14

47 GOSPEL 14 of 14 The Gospel of the Lord. Response: Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.

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49 HOMILY

50 GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 1 of 12 Celebrant: Let us pray that amid the trials and vicissitudes of life, we may feel the presence of God who walks with us and orders everything for our good. With confidence, we pray:

51 Reader: That the Church, embracing saints and sinners alike in her bosom, may strengthen herself by encouraging her children to incessantly pursue the path of penance and renewal, GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 2 of 12

52 We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, protect your people. GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 3 of 12

53 Reader: That members of families who are separated by distance, misunderstanding, or apathy may experience homecoming, reconciliation, and togetherness this holy season of Christmas, GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 4 of 12

54 We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, protect your people. GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 5 of 12

55 Reader: That as the Lord makes use even of the weak and the sinners to accomplish his plan of salvation, we may see goodness in others and support them in their struggle to live GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 6 of 12

56 honest and good lives, We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, protect your people. GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 7 of 12

57 Reader: That our participation in the Misa de Gallo may promote among us a spirituality of communion, making us able to share the joys and sufferings of our brothers and sisters in GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 8 of 12

58 the community and in the parish, we pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, protect your people. GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 9 of 12

59 Reader: That our gracious God will hear the prayers we now offer in the silence of our hearts. GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 10 of 12

60 We pray to the Lord. Response: Lord, grant us your peace and joy. GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 11 of 12

61 GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 12 of 12 Celebrant: Father, you decreed, and your Word became man, born of the Virgin Mary. May we follow the example of Christ who humbled himself to save us from our sins.

62 GENERAL INTERCESSIONS 12 of 12 Celebrant: You who live and reign for ever and ever. Response: Amen

63 Please remain standing for the Offertory Procession OFFERTORY

64 OFFERTORY HYMN 1 of 4 A Bread that is Broken

65 Many hearts are hungry tonight, Many trapped in darkness yearn for the light, So many who are far from home and many who are lost, O Lord your wounded children need the power of Your cross, As bread that is broken use our lives As wine that is poured out, A willing sacrifice Empower us Father to share the love of Christ As bread that is broken Lord use our lives

66 Help us to begin where we are Help us love the people near to our hearts Then give our faith a mission field wherever You may call Lord, love Your world through each of us until We’ve touched them all As bread that is broken use our lives As wine that is poured out, A willing sacrifice Empower us Father to share the love of Christ As bread that is broken Lord use our lives

67 INVITATION TO PRAYER 1 of 2 Celebrant: Pray, brethen, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

68 Congregation: 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. INVITATION TO PRAYER 2 of 2

69 Celebrant: Lord, sanctify the gifts of your Church, that through these sacred mysteries our life may be renewed by the true bread from heaven. PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS 1 of 2

70 We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Response: Amen. PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS 2 of 2

71 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. Response: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. Response: We lift them up to the Lord. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 1 of 2

72 Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Response: It is right and just. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 2 of 2

73 PREFACE

74 Holy, Holy, 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. Hosanna in the highest. SANCTUS

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76 THE MYSTERY OF FAITH We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.

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78 LORD’S PRAYER 1 of 2 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,

79 LORD’S PRAYER 2 of 2 as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

80 THE COMMUNION RITE 1 of 2 Celebrant: Deliver us, Lord, we pray from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may always be free from sin and safe from all distress,

81 THE COMMUNION RITE 2 of 2 Celebrant: as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Congregation: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now, and forever.

82 SIGN OF PEACE 1 of 4 Celebrant: Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you; look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church,

83 and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever. Response: Amen. SIGN OF PEACE 2 of 4

84 Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be with you always. Response: And with your spirit. Celebrant: Let us offer each other the sign of peace. SIGN OF PEACE 3 of 4

85 Peace be with you... SIGN OF PEACE 4 of 4

86 Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (2x) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. (2x) Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace. LAMB OF GOD

87 Celebrant: Behold Jesus the Messiah who is born of the Virgin Mary. Happy are we who are called to his banquet. COMMUNION 1 of 2

88 Response: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. COMMUNION 2 of 2

89 COMMUNION REFLECTION Behold, the Desired of all the nations will come, and the house of the Lord will be filled with glory.

90 COMMUNION HYMN 1 of 4 Misa de Gallo

91 Misa de Gallo sa simbahan At nagtilaok na ang tandang Tanda ng pagdiriwang at pagmisa Paskong dakilang araw Ang awit ng handog sa Mesiyas Mayroon pang kastanyeta At ang kor tuloy ang kanta Ma saliw din ang kwanderata

92 Misa de Gallo sa tuwing Pasko Nagdarasal ang bawa’t tao At nagpapasalamat sa pagsilang Ng Diyos na Hari ng Mundo Ad lib

93 Misa de Gallo sa simbahan At nagtilaok na ang tandang Tanda ng pagdiriwang at pagmisa Paskong dakilang araw Ang awit ng handog sa Mesiyas Mayroon pang kastanyeta At ang kor tuloy ang kanta Ma saliw din ang kwanderata

94 Misa de Gallo sa tuwing Pasko Nagdarasal ang bawa’t tao At nagpapasalamat sa pagsilang Ng Diyos na Hari ng Mundo

95 One More Gift

96 If there is one more gift I’d ask of you, Lord It would be peace here on earth As gentle as Your children’s laughter All around, all around. Your people have gone weary From living in confusion When will they realize that neither heaven is at peace When we live not in peace

97 If there is one more gift I’d ask of you, Lord It would be peace here on earth As gentle as Your children’s laughter All around, all around. Grant me serenity withing For the confusions around are mere Reflections of what’s within What’s within me!

98 COMMUNION REFLECTION Behold, the Desired of all the nations will come, and the house of the Lord will be filled with glory.

99 PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION 1 of 2 Celebrant: Let us pray. (Pause) God of power, you have fed us with heavenly gifts. Fill us now with this desire: that, aflame with your Spirit, we may shine like stars in the heavens at the

100 PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION 2 of 2 Celebrant: coming of Christ your Son, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Response: Amen.

101 CONCLUDING RITES 1 of 8 Celebrant: The Lord be with you. Response: And with your spirit.

102 CONCLUDING RITES 2 of 8 Celebrant: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing. (Pause) Lord, protect your people always, that they may be free from every evil and serve you with all their

103 CONCLUDING RITES 3 of 8 Celebrant: hearts. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Response: Amen

104 Celebrant: May the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son,  and the Holy Spirit come upon you and remain with you for ever. Response: Amen. CONCLUDING RITES 7 of 8

105 Celebrant: The Mass is ended. Go in the peace of Jesus, our Lord and Messiah. Response: Thanks be to God. CONCLUDING RITES 8 of 8

106 RECESSIONAL HYMN 1 of 4

107 When you are ready to leave the Church, please do so silently as others may wish to remain in prayer. REMINDER If you’re not intending to leave the Church yet, please be mindful that your car is not blocking others who wish to leave. Parking at St. Stephen’s School- please observe the timings (Sat, 3:30pm-6:30pm & Sun, 8am-2pm).