Sunday Liturgy

First Sunday of Advent

Introductory Rites:	Entrance Antiphon: ”God With Us” [Michael Ward] Sign of the Cross & Greeting Penitential Act Kyrie “Kyrie Salve” Collect
Liturgy of the Word:	First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5 “The Lord will gather all nations into the eternal peace of the Kingdom of God.” Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 122 “I rejoiced when I heard them say, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” [Robert M. Mondoy] Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14 “Our Salvation is nearer.” Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!” [David Haas] Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44 “Stay awake, that you may be prepared!“ Homily Profession of Faith Universal Prayer
Liturgy of the Eucharist:	Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts “Creator of the Stars of Night” [Conditor Alme Siderum] Prayer Over the Offerings Preface Sanctus Mystery of Faith Doxology and Amen
Communion Rite:	Lord’s Prayer and Final Doxology Rite of Peace Litany for the Breaking of the Bread Invitation to Communion Communion Hymn: “Maranatha” [Gerard Chiusano] Prayer After Communion
Concluding Rites:	St. Joseph’s Prayer Announcements Solemn Blessing Dismissal Closing Hymn: “Savior of the Nations, Come” [Salzburg]