A.
Introduction
a)
to
the Holy Mass
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good morning!
We celebrate this Sunday the fourth and last
Week of Advent. Christmas is coming
nearer. The joy of salvation brought by
Christ, the Lord and Savior, is reaching its fullness.
We pray in this Holy Mass that the Lord God,
by putting the finishing touches to our human efforts in preparation for the
birthday of His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, makes us worthy of all heavenly
blessings.
Kindly all stand to sing the entrance
hymn.
b)
to the Readings
-
First
Reading: Is 7:10-14
Exceptional signs for the coming Savior to be
recognized by humanity were foretold by the Prophet Isaiah: He would be born of
a virgin mother and named Emmanuel, meaning “God Is With Us.” This prophecy has come true when the angel of
the Lord God announced the Good News of Christ’s conception to the Blessed
Virgin Mother.
- Second
Reading: Rom 1:1-7
Saint Paul in the opening of his letter to
the Romans solemnly professes his faith in Jesus Christ the Lord, true God and
true man, Who came to call us from different parts of the world into the Holy
Kingdom of God the Father
B.
Hymns
for Holy Mass
a)
ES
#38: “The Whole World Is Waiting for Love”
b)
EM
page 44
c)
Response
to Universal Prayer: “Come down, Lord Jesus! Come
quickly, Lord Jesus! The Whole world is
waiting for love. The whole world is waiting
for love.”
d)
ES
#298: “All Good Gifts”
e)
ES#242:
“Only A Shadow”
f)
ES
#348: “Be With Us, Mary”
The Holy Spirit Choir
