-Entrance Hymn: ES # 55 “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
-Responsorial Psalm: ES # 59 "Joy To The World"
Alleluia
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
A holy day has dawned upon us.
Come, you nations, and adore the Lord.
For today a great light has come upon the earth.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia! – Ngày thánh đã dọi ánh sáng trên chúng ta. Hỡi các dân, hãy tới thờ lạy Chúa, vì hôm nay ánh sáng chan hoà đã toả xuống trên địa cầu. – Alleluia.
Prayer of the Faithful
Priest Celebrant
On this day of gift-giving, we present our needs to the giver of all gifts,
and pray for our Church and our world.
Deacon or Lector
A For the people of God in every land, for believers and unbelievers,
that God’s Word bring light and life,
let us pray to the Lord:
B For local, national, and international leaders,
that their vision make this world a better place,
let us pray to the Lord:
C For the children of the world,
especially those who need food, shelter, clothing, and education,
that generous hands reach out to care for them,
let us pray to the Lord:
D For those who are vulnerable and suffering due to war, crisis, or disaster
that they seek comfort and safety.
Let us pray to the Lord:
E For vigorous preaching of the Gospel,
that the good news be shared among people of all ages,
let us pray to the Lord:
F For this community,
that the mystery we celebrate renew us in body, mind, and spirit,
let us pray to the Lord:
Priest Celebrant
God, our loving Father, you know our needs even before we ask.
Hear our prayer, spoken and silent, and grant us what we need
through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
-Offertory Hymn: ES # 58 “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen”
-Communion Hymn: ES # 53 “Angels We Have Heard On High”
-Recessional Hymn: ES # 63 “Hang BêLem”
The Holy Spirit Choir