Music and Readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 28, 2025

Prelude: La Nativite (Langlais)

Opening Song: Sing We Now of Christmas G-495

Glory to God: New Wine Mass (Jakob)

Psalm 128: Blessed are all who fear the LORD, and walk in his ways, and walk in his ways.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2024, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Preparation of the Gifts: A Weary Couple G-500

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G-419, 420, 421

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation

Communion Song: Come Sing a Home and Family G-498; Silent Night G-476

Dismissal: Joy to the World (vs. 1 & 4) G-471

Recessional: The Old Year Is Over (Bach)

• Readings for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 28, 2025
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 28, 2025
• Contemporary Music for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, December 28, 2025

Music and Readings for the Nativity of the Lord | December 24 & 25, 2025:

Opening Song: O Come, All Ye Faithful (ver. 1, 3, & 4) G 472

Glory to God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob)

Psalm 96 (Christmas Psalm {Farrell}):  Today, today a savior has been born, a savior has been born to us. He is Christ the Lord, Christ the Lord, Jesus Christ the Lord.

(Text: Psalm 96:1–2, 2–3, 11–12. Refrain text © 1993, Bernadette Farrell. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. Verses text © 1963, The Grail (England). All rights reserved. Used with permission of A.P. Watt, Ltd. Music © 1993, Bernadette Farrell. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.)

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Preparation of the Gifts: Hark the Herald Angels Sing G 475

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation (Haugen) G 419-421

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation (Haugen)

Communion Song(s): O Little Town of Bethlehem G 482 & Silent Night G 476

Dismissal: Joy to the World (ver. 1, & 4) G 471

• Readings for the Nativity of the Lord, December 24 & 25, 2025
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Nativity of the Lord, December 24 & 25, 2025
• Contemporary Lyrics and Mass Order for the Nativity of the Lord, December 24, 2025 at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Music and Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025:

Opening Song: O Come O Come Emmanuel G 444

Psalm 24: Let the LORD enter; he is the king of glory.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2025, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Advent Gospel Acclamation (Wright)

Preparation of the Gifts: Savior of the Nations, Come G 459

Eucharistic Acclamations: Misa Emmanuel G 419, 420, 421 (Holy – We Proclaim – Amen)

Lamb of God: Mass of New Wine

Communion Song: There is a Longing G 720

Dismissal: O Come O Come Emmanuel G 444

• Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025
• Lyrics and Mass Order for Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025
• Contemporary Music (5:30 p.m. Sunday) for Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 21, 2025

Music and Readings for Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025:

Opening Song: The King Shall Come with Morning Dawns G 450

Psalm 146: Come, Lord, and Save Us (x2)

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2025, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Advent Gospel Acclamation (Wright)

Preparation of the Gifts: Come to Us. O Emmanuel G 469
Preparation of the Gifts (10:30 a.m.): Comfort, O Comfort My People G 466

Eucharistic Acclamations: Misa Emmanuel G 419, 420, 421 (Holy – We Proclaim – Amen)

Lamb of God: Mass of New Wine

Communion Song: There is a Longing G 720

Dismissal: People Look East G 447

• Readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025
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• Contemporary Music (5:30 p.m. Sunday) for Third Sunday of Advent, December 14, 2025

Music and Readings for The Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025:

Opening Song: On Jordan’s Bank G 451

Psalm 72: In his days shall justice flourish, and great peace, great peace for ever.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2025, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Advent Gospel Acclamation (Wright)

Preparation of the Gifts: City of God G 857

Eucharistic Acclamations: Misa Emmanuel G 419, 420, 421 (Holy – We Proclaim – Amen)

Lamb of God: Mass of New Wine

Communion Song: There is a Longing G 720

Dismissal: Soon and Very Soon G 941

• Readings for the The Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025
• Lyrics and Mass Order for The Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025
• Contemporary Music (5:30 p.m. Sunday) for The Second Sunday of Advent, December 7, 2025

Music and Readings for The First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025:

Opening Song: Advent Litany of the Word (Farrell)

Psalm 122: Let us go rejoicing to the house, the house of the LORD x2

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2025, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Advent Gospel Acclamation (Wright)

Preparation of the Gifts: Creator of the Stars of Night G 458

Eucharistic Acclamations: Misa Emmanuel G 419, 420, 421 (Holy – We Proclaim – Amen)

Lamb of God: Mass of New Wine

Communion Song: There is a Longing G 720

Dismissal: Wait for the Lord G 456

• Readings for the The First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025
• Lyrics and Mass Order for The First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025
• Contemporary Music (5:30 p.m. Sunday) for The First Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2025

Music and Readings for the The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 23, 2025:

Opening Song: Crown Him with Many Crowns G 626

Psalm 122: Let us go rejoicing to the house, the house of the LORD x2

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2025, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Greenbelt Alleluia

Preparation of the Gifts: Lift High the Cross G 968

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G 231, 234, 238 (Holy – We Proclaim – Amen)

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation G 240

Communion Song: To You Who Bow G 625

Dismissal: Goodness is Stronger than Evil G 567

• Readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 23, 2025
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 23, 2025
• Contemporary Music (5:30 p.m. Sunday) for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 23, 2025

Music and Readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 16, 2025:

Opening Song: All Will Be Well G 763

Psalm 98: The LORD comes to judge the peoples with fairness.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2025, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Greenbelt Alleluia

Preparation of the Gifts: From the Many, Make Us One G 1029

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G 231, 234, 238 (Holy – We Proclaim – Amen)

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation G 240

Communion Song: Come to Me G 789

Dismissal: Soon and Very Soon G 941

• Readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 16, 2025
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 16, 2025
• Contemporary Music (5:30 p.m. Sunday) for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 16, 2025

Music and Readings for the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, November 9, 2025:

Opening Song: We Walk By Faith G 740

Psalm 46: The waters of a river give joy to God’s city, the holy place, the abode of the Most High.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2025, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Dedication Alleluia (Hurd) | I have chosen and consecrated this house, says the LORD, that my name may be there forever.

Preparation of the Gifts: Be Not Afraid G 754

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G 231, 234, 238 (Holy – We Proclaim – Amen)

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation G 240

Communion Song: Eye Has Not Seen G 785

Dismissal: Jerusalem, My Happy Home G 949

• Readings for Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, November 9, 2025
• Lyrics and Mass Order for Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, November 9, 2025
• Contemporary Music (5:30 p.m. Sunday) for Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, November 9, 2025

Music and Readings for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls), November 2, 2025:

Opening Song: For The Faithful Who Have Answered G 973

Psalm 63: For you my soul is thirsting, O Lord, my God.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2025, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Plainsong Alleluia | I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord. Everyone who believes in me shall never die.

Preparation of the Gifts: Sing With All The Saints In Glory G 563
Preparation of the Gifts (10:30 a.m.): The Clouds’ Veil G 793

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G 231, 234, 238 (Holy – We Proclaim – Amen)

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation G 240

Communion Song: Bienaventurados G 811

Dismissal: Jerusalem, My Happy Home G 949

• Readings for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls), November 2, 2025
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• Contemporary Music (5:30 p.m. Sunday) for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls), November 2, 2025