Music and Readings for the Nativity of the Lord | December 24 & 25, 2023:

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 -OR- Sir Christemas (Matthias) at 11 p.m. Night Mass only.

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, 2, & 4) G 471

• Readings for the Nativity of the Lord, December 24 & 25 , 2023
  • Second Reading will be Titus 3:4-7, contrary to the USCCB’s “Mass at Night” readings, which the friars will use for all other readings, or the printed song sheets.
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Nativity of the Lord, December 24 & 25 , 2023
• Children’s Christmas Program Song Sheet (prior to 4 p.m. Mass)
• Contemporary Lyrics and Mass Order for the Nativity of the Lord, December 24 at 4 p.m.

Music and Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent | December 24, 2023:

Opening Song: O Come, O come, Emmanuel G 444

C.L.O.W. Dismissal (9 a.m. only): Seek Ye First G 715

Psalm 89:  I will sing forever, I will sing forever, I will sing forever of your mercies, O LORD. (x2)

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2020, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Advent Gospel Acclamation (Wright)

Dismissal of Catechumens (10:30 a.m. Mass): Go Now In Peace G 125

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

Eucharistic Acclamations: Missa Emmanuel G 419-421

Lamb of God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob)

Communion Song: Come to Us, O Emmanuel G 469

Dismissal: Soon and Very Soon G 941

• Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2023
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2023

Music and Readings for the Third Sunday of Advent | December 17, 2023:

Opening Song: O Come, O come, Emmanuel G 444

C.L.O.W. Dismissal (9 a.m. only): Seek Ye First G 715

Canticle of Mary: My soul proclaims the greatness of the LORD and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2020, 2023, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Advent Gospel Acclamation (Wright)

Dismissal of Catechumens (10:30 a.m. Mass): Go Now In Peace G 125

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

Eucharistic Acclamations: Missa Emmanuel G 419-421

Lamb of God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob)

Communion Song: Come to Us, O Emmanuel G 469

Dismissal: Wait for the Lord G 456

• Readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023
• Contemporary Music for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 17, 2023

Music and Readings for the Second Sunday of Advent | December 10, 2023:

Opening Song: On Jordan’s Bank G 451

C.L.O.W. Dismissal (9 a.m. only): Seek Ye First G 715

Psalms 85: Show us, O LORD, your mercy, and grant us your salvation.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2020, 2023, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Advent Gospel Acclamation (Wright)

Dismissal of Catechumens (10:30 a.m. Mass): Go Now In Peace G 125

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

Eucharistic Acclamations: Missa Emmanuel G 419-421

Lamb of God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob)

Communion Song: Come to Us, O Emmanuel G 469

Dismissal: People Look East G 447

• Readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023
• Contemporary Music for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 10, 2023

Music and Readings for the First Sunday of Advent | December 3, 2023:

Opening Song: Advent Litany of the Word (Farrell)

Blessing of the Wreath

C.L.O.W. Dismissal (9 a.m. only): Seek Ye First G 715

Psalms 80: Bring us back, O LORD God of hosts: let your face shine forth, and we shall be saved.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2020, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Advent Gospel Acclamation (Wright)

Dismissal of Catechumens (10:30 a.m. Mass): Go Now In Peace G 125

Preparation of the Gifts: City of God G 857

Eucharistic Acclamations: Missa Emmanuel G 419-421

Lamb of God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob)

Communion Song: There is a Longing G 720

Dismissal: People Look East G 447

• Readings for the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023
• Contemporary Music for the First Sunday of Advent, December 3, 2023

Music and Readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe | November 26, 2023:

Opening Song: Christ Is The King G 615

Glory to God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob) (Lyrics: G250)

C.L.O.W. Dismissal (9 a.m. only): Seek Ye First G 715

Psalms 23: The LORD is my shepherd There is nothing I shall want, there is nothing I shall want.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2020, 2023, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Salisbury Alleluia

Dismissal of Catechumens (10:30 a.m. Mass): Go Now In Peace G 125

Preparation of the Gifts: To You Who Bow G 625

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G 231

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation

Communion Song: Shepherd Me, O God G 39

Dismissal: Goodness Is Stronger Than Evil G 567

• Readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 26, 2023
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 26, 2023
• Contemporary Music for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 26, 2023

Music and Readings for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time | November 19, 2023:

Opening Song: O God Beyond All Praising G 674

Glory to God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob) (Lyrics: G250)

Psalms 128: Blessed are all who fear the LORD and walk in his ways! (2)

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2020, 2023, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Greenbelt Alleluia

Dismissal of Catechumens (10:30 a.m. Mass): Go Now In Peace G 125

Preparation of the Gifts: City of God G 857

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G 231

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation

Communion Song: God of Day and God of Darkness G 932

Dismissal: For the Healing of Nations G 884

• Readings for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 19, 2023
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 19, 2023
• Contemporary Music for the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 19, 2023

Music and Readings for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time | November 12, 2023:

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

Glory to God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob) (Lyrics: G250)

Psalms 63: For you my soul is thirsting, like a dry, weary land without water

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2020, 2023, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Dismissal of Catechumens (10:30 a.m. Mass): Go Now In Peace G 125

Preparation of the Gifts: Journey of Faith G 832

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G 231

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation

Communion Song: Eye Has Not Seen G 785

Dismissal: America the Beautiful G 1085

• Readings for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 12, 2023
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 12, 2023
• Contemporary Music for the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 12, 2023

Music and Readings for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time | November 5, 2023:

Opening Song: All People That On Earth Do Dwell G 912

Glory to God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob) (Lyrics: G250)

Psalms 131: Like a weaned child on its mother is my soul within me.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 2023, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Preparation of the Gifts: Come to the Water G 640 –OR—Journey of Faith G 832 (10:30 a.m., noon)

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G 231

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation

Communion Song: The Servant Song G 831

Dismissal Chant: In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful G 691

• Readings for the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 5, 2023
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 5, 2023
• Contemporary Music for the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 5, 2023

Music and Readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time | October 29, 2023:

Opening Song: For the Healing of Nations G 884

Glory to God: Mass of New Wine (Jakob) (Lyrics: G250)

Psalms 18: I Love You, LORD, My Strength.

(Text: Abbey Psalms & Canticles © 2010, 2018 USCCB; Music: © 1994, 2020, 2023, Philip Jakob)

Gospel Acclamation: Celtic Alleluia

Preparation of the Gifts: They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love G 904

Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of Creation G 231

Lamb of God: Mass of Creation

Communion Song: Christ Be Our Light G 652

Dismissal Chant: In the Lord I’ll Be Ever Thankful G 691

• Readings for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023
• Lyrics and Mass Order for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023
• Contemporary Music for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, October 29, 2023