A. Introduction
a) to
the Holy Mass
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
Good morning!
Welcome to Saint Dominic’s parish Church
for the Sunday Holy Mass
celebration.
We start this Sunday the first Week of the
Advent Season, and the beginning of the new year of the Sacred Liturgy of the
Church.
We have four weeks before Christmas to
prepare for the Birthday of the Lord and Savior of the world.
In this Holy Mass we pray to God the Father
for the grace of renewal of our heart, mind, and way of life, so as to be
worthy of the coming of His Son.
Please all stand to sing the entrance hymn.
b) to the Readings
- First Reading Is 2:1-5
The Prophet Isaiah depicts the beautiful
and impressive scenario of peace long awaited by all peoples and nations. Only faith in the one Lord and God Whom the
human family comes to worship will reconcile and unite those once engaged in
bloody conflicts.
-
Second Reading Rom 13:11-14
Saint Paul urges Christians to give up their
old and sinful way of life to put on Christ—meaning to say—to conduct a life
that reflects the power of God Who has brought them from the darkness of sin to
the light of salvation.
B. Hymns
for Holy Mass
a) Entrance: The Whole World Is Waiting for Love (ES # 38)
b) Responsorial: EM page 27
c) Offertory: Our Blessing Cup (ES # 153)
d) Communion: O Beauty Ever Ancient (ES # 282)
e) Recessional: I Know That My Redeemer Lives (ES # 341)
