A.
Introduction
a)
To the Holy Mass
Dear
Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good
morning!
Today
we celebrate the First Sunday of Advent which is the beginning of the new
liturgical year 2016. This Sunday also
starts the Advent Season, the four weeks long preparation for Christmas
celebration.
The
liturgy during Advent helps reviving the Christian Community’s eagerness in
waiting for the Coming of Christ Who brings salvation to the sinful human race.
We
pray in this Holy Mass for the blessing of being always awake and ready to meet
Christ when He comes.
Kindly
all stand for the entrance hymn.
b)
To the Readings
-
First Reading: Jer 33:14-16
The Lord God
will fulfill His promise of salvation by sending the Savior Who brings justice
to the world.
-
Second Reading: 1 Thes 3:12-4:2
While
waiting for the Lord’s Coming, Christians are encouraged to conduct a morally
good way of life so as to be worthy of God’s saving love.
B.
Hymns for Holy Mass
a/ Entrance: Waiting In Silence (ES #33)
b/ Respondsorial Psalm: EM Page 27
c/ Offertory: All Good Gifts (ES #298)
d/ Communion: In Him Alone (ES #214)
e/ Recessional: Be With Us,
Mary (ES #348)
