Presider

God’s Word, Jesus Christ, achieves the end for which he was sent. Through this Word, we make our prayers of petition.

Reader

We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops. May the seed of the Word they sow bring forth a rich harvest.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for the leaders of our world. May they be good stewards of the earth and its resources.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all those who are suffering from a lack of food. May the famines caused by greed or corruption be turned around by the love of those who care.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our faith community. May our eyes be open to the weeds and stones in our lives that prevent us bearing fruit from the seed scattered by the Word of Jesus.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for …

Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for the sick of our parish and those who care for them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they be raised up to the fullness of life in Christ.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider

God of life, receive these prayers from your faithful people, who wish to see their whole world share in the joy of your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Presider

Christ invites us to come to him with all that burdens us. In his name, we offer our prayers.

Reader

We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of our church. May they be strengthened by the Spirit in proclaiming the Gospel to all people.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all religious and civil leaders. At all levels, may they be led to a realistic collaboration to bring peace to the world.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for people struggling with worry and stress in their lives, especially those who have suffered abuse of any kind. May we, as members of your church, reach out to all in need to help lighten their burdens.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for …

Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed by God to the joys of their heavenly home.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider

We praise you, O God, for all the ways in which you care for your people. Receive these prayers on behalf of those who seek healing and release from life’s burdens. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Presider

Loving Father, as we gather here before you, we ask that you will hear our prayers and draw us closer to you.

Reader

We pray for Pope Leo and the leaders of our church. May they show our church to be a place of welcome for all comers.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for the leaders of the Developed World. May they give generously of the riches they have to help those countries struggling for survival.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

As we gather to celebrate the Eucharist today, we pray that, like St Paul, we will seek to proclaim your word and more fully do your will.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our faith community. May we, like the woman who prepared a room for the prophet Elisha, have a spirit of hospitality towards the people around us.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for …

Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who care for them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries we remember at this time. May they now be at peace in the Communion of Saints.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider

Almighty God, you have called us to be children of light in a world of darkness. We ask that you hear our prayers, which come to you through Jesus, your Son.
Amen.

Presider

Loving Father, as we gather before you today, in confidence we turn to you in prayer.

Reader

We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops and priests of our church. May they lead their people to give public witness and public proclamation of the gospel.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for world leaders. May they have the courage to use the authority given to them for the good of their people, especially the less fortunate ones.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for those people suffering all over the world. May a light of hope begin to shine for them in their darkness.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our faith community. May we be true disciples of Christ and not be afraid but trust in God’s providence.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for …

Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed by God to the joys of their heavenly home.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider

Gracious God, filled with the knowledge that you listen to our prayer, we open our hearts to you in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Entrance

• Angels we have heard on high—AOV2 140, CWB 622, CWBII 255, G 430, GA 286
• Father of the human family—CWB 674
• In faith and hope and love—CWB 722, CWBII 520, GA 442
• Of the Father’s love begotten—CWB 779, CWBII 268, G 427
• Once in royal David’s city—CWB 782, CWBII 269, G 455, GA 297

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Christmas Time)

• Psalm 104 (105): The Lord remembers his covenant (Briggs)—CWB 193
• Seasonal Psalm 97 (98): All the ends of the earth (Roff)—CWB 185
• Seasonal Psalm 97 (98): All the ends of the earth (Willcock)—PFS 6

Gospel acclamation

Hebrews 1:1–2

Alleluia, Alleluia!
In the past God spoke to our fathers through the prophets;
now he speaks to us through his Son.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory

• A Trusting Psalm—AOV1 115, CWBII 293, GA 455
• Away in a manger—CWBII 256, GA 289
• Behold, a rose e’er blooming—CWBII 258, G 451
• Carol at the manger—CWBII 259, G 443
• For the beauty of the earth—AOV1 123, CWB 678, CWBII 487, GA 427
• Joy to you, O Virgin Mary—CWB 729
• Like a child rests—AOV1 85
• Lord, we come to your table (Herry)—CWBII 547, DD (Marist Music, free)
• The Aye Carol (Bell)—G 456

Communion

• Prayer of St Francis—AOV2 126, CWB 793, CWBII 555, G 828, GA 490
• Take and eat (Joncas)—CWBII 608, G 950, GA 198
• Taste and see (Willcock)—CWBII 610, GA 33, PFS 46
• What child is this—AOV1 165, CWBII 275, G 466

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• My peace—AOV2 96, CWBII 558, GA 518
• On eagle’s wings—AOV1 153, CWBII 654, G 691, GA 452
• With grateful hearts—CWB 866

Sending forth

• Lord of all hopefulness—CWB 738, CWBII 541, G 663
• Now thank we all our God—AOV1 189, CWB 755, CWBII 561, G 636, GA 425
• Take the word of God with you—CWBII 607, GA 494, DD (OCP)

Entrance

• Angels we have heard on high—AOV2 140, CWB 622, CWBII 255, G 430, GA 286
• Good Christians all, rejoice—CWB 697, CWBII 261, G 440
• O come, all ye faithful—AOV1 167, CWB 760, CWBII 267, G 439, GA 287
• Of the Father’s love begotten—CWB 779, CWBII 268, G 427
• Once in royal David’s city—CWB 782, CWBII 269, G 455, GA 297
• The first Nowell—AOV1 169, CWB 822, CWBII 280, G 460, GA 298

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Christmas Time)

• Seasonal Psalm 97 (98): All the ends of the earth (Roff)—CWB 185
• Seasonal Psalm 97 (98): All the ends of the earth (Willcock)—PFS 6

Gospel acclamation (see also music overview for Christmas Time)

Alleluia, Alleluia!
A hallowed day has dawned upon us.
Come, you nations, worship the Lord,
for today a great light has shone down upon the earth.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory

• Away in a manger—CWBII 256, GA 289
• Baby lying in a manger—CWBII 257
• Behold, a rose e’er blooming—CWBII 258, G 451
• Carol at the manger—CWBII 259, G 443
• Follow that wondrous star—DD (Sheetmusic Plus)
• Gloria (Taizé)—GA 291
• He came down—GA 293
• Peace child (Glover)—DD (GIA)
• Rise up, shepherd, and follow—G 453

Communion

• Christmas Psalm—AOV2 71
• Silent night—AOV1 168, CWB 803, CWBII 270, G 441, GA 290
• Night of silence—G 442, DD (GIA)
• What child is this—AOV1 165, CWBII 275, G 466
• We three kings—CWBII 281, GA 299, G 463

Sending forth

• All the ends of the earth (Dufford)—AOV1 76, G 604, GA 420
• All the ends of the earth (Fisher)—AOVNG 5
• Angels we have heard on high—AOV2 140, CWB 622, CWBII 255, G 430, GA 286
• Let heaven rejoice—AOV1 124
• Hark! The herald angels sing—AOV1 171, CWB 704, CWBII 262, GA 294
• Joy to the world—AOV1 170, CWB 728, CWBII 265, G 437, GA 295
• Love has come (Maher)—DD (OCP)

Entrance

• Advent Song—GA 281
• Canticle of the Turning (Cooney)—G 622, DD (GIA)
• City of God—AOV1 57, CWBII 453, G 766, GA 498
• O come, O come, Emmanuel—AOV1 174, CWB 763, CWBII 242, G 395, GA 285
• People, look East—G 409
• Saviour of the nations, come—CWBII 246
• The angel Gabriel—CWB 815, CWBII 247

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Advent) 

• Psalm 88 (89): I will sing forever (Heagney)—CWB 182, GA 50
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Willcock)—CWBII 632, GA 26, PFS 2
• Common Psalm 84 (85): Lord, let us see your kindness (Haugen)—G 62, GA 49

Gospel acclamation

Luke 1:38

Alleluia, Alleluia!
I am the servant of the Lord:
may his will for me be done.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• Advent Litany—CWBII 253, GA 279
• Creator of the stars of night—G 420
• God of Abraham—AOV1 137, GA 306
• Hail Mary: gentle woman—G 889, GA 544, DD (OCP)
• Magnificat (Taizé)—G 630, GA 545
• Wait for the Lord (Taizé)—CWBII 251, G 406, GA 283

Communion

• Bread of life, hope of the world—AOV1 164, CWBII 459, GA 199
• Centre of my life—AOV2 170, G 679, GA 444
• Eat this bread (Taizé)—AOV1 125, CWBII 484, G 941, GA 205
• Gift of finest wheat/You satisfy the hungry heart—CWB 685, CWBII 651, G 940, GA 191
• My soul in stillness waits—CWBII 237, G 415, GA 280
• Return to God—CWBII 298, G 478, GA 304
• Unless a grain of wheat—AOV1 35, CWBII 635, G 783, GA 500
• Your love is finer than life (Haugen)—CWBII 567, G 58, GA 43, DD (GIA)

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• Ave Maria—G 891
• Emmanuel (Angrisano)—DD (OCP)
• Hail Mary: gentle woman—G 889, GA 544, DD (OCP)
• Magnificat—G 892
• There is nothing told—CWBII 418, GA 548
• Sending forth
• Bring forth the kingdom—AOV2 4, CWBII 647, G 734, GA 478
• O come, divine Messiah!—G 401, CWBII 240
• My soul rejoices in God, my Saviour—CWBII 212, GA 250
• The voice of God—CWB 835, CWBII 621, GA 476

Entrance

• Advent Song—GA 281
• Christ, be our light—AOV2 3, CWBII 540, G 590, GA 404
• City of God—AOV1 57, CWBII 453, G 766, GA 498
• O come, O come, Emmanuel—AOV1 174, CWB 763, CWBII 242, G 395, GA 285
• People, look East—G 409
• Saviour of the nations, come—CWBII 246
• Wake, O wake, and sleep no longer—GA 282
• Wake, O wake! the night is dying!—CWBII 252

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Advent) 

• Luke 1:46–48: My soul rejoices in my God (Boschetti)—CWB 179
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Willcock)—CWBII 632, GA 26, PFS 2
• Common Psalm 84 (85): Lord, let us see your kindness (Haugen)—G 62, GA 49

Gospel acclamation

Isaiah 61:1 (Luke 4:18)

Alleluia, Alleluia!
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me;
he sent me to bring Good News to the poor.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• Advent Litany—CWBII 253, GA 279
• A Trusting Psalm—AOV1 115, CWBII 293, GA 455
• Creator of the stars of night—G 420
• God of Abraham—AOV1 137, GA 306
• Wait for the Lord (Taizé)—CWBII 251, G 406, GA 283

Communion

• Bread of life, hope of the world—AOV1 164, CWBII 459, GA 199
• Centre of my life—AOV2 170, G 679, GA 444
• Eat this bread (Taizé)—AOV1 125, CWBII 484, G 941, GA 205
• Gift of finest wheat/You satisfy the hungry heart—CWB 685, CWBII 651, G 940, GA 191
• My soul in stillness waits—CWBII 237, G 415, GA 280
• Return to God—CWBII 298, G 478, GA 304
• Unless a grain of wheat—AOV1 35, CWBII 635, G 783, GA 500
• Your love is finer than life (Haugen)—CWBII 567, G 58, GA 43, DD (GIA)

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• Grant to us, O Lord—CWB 698, CWBII 291, GA 303
• Open the heavens—AOV2 163, CWBII 243
• In the Lord I’ll be ever thankful (Taizé)—AOV2 109, CWBII 522, G 639, GA 429

Sending forth

• Bring forth the kingdom—AOV2 4, CWBII 647, G 734, GA 478
• O come, divine Messiah!—G 401, CWBII 240
• My soul rejoices in God, my Saviour—CWBII 212, GA 250
• The voice of God—CWB 835, CWBII 621, GA 476

Entrance

• Advent Song—GA 281
• A voice cries out—G 416, GA 278
• Christ, be our light—AOV2 3, CWBII 540, G 590, GA 404
• City of God—AOV1 57, CWBII 453, G 766, GA 498
• On Jordan’s bank—CWB 780, CWBII 244, G 418
• Prepare! Prepare! (Pishner)—G 398, DD (GIA)
• Prepare the way—CWBII 250, GA 284
• Saviour of the nations, come—CWBII 246
• Wake, O wake, and sleep no longer—GA 282
• Wake, O wake! the night is dying!—CWBII 252

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Advent) 

• Psalm 84 (85): Lord, let us see your kindness (Haugen)—G 62, GA 49
• Psalm 84 (85): Lord, let us see your kindness (Willcock)—PFS 4
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Willcock)—CWBII 632, GA 26, PFS 2

Gospel acclamation

Luke 3:4, 6

Alleluia, Alleluia!
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:
all people shall see the salvation of God.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• Advent Litany—CWBII 253, GA 279
• A Trusting Psalm—AOV1 115, CWBII 293, GA 455
• God of Abraham—AOV1 137, GA 306
• Wait for the Lord (Taizé)—CWBII 251, G 406, GA 283

Communion

• Bread of life, hope of the world—AOV1 164, CWBII 459, GA 199
• Centre of my life—AOV2 170, G 679, GA 444
• Eat this bread (Taizé)—AOV1 125, CWBII 484, G 941, GA 205
• Gift of finest wheat/You satisfy the hungry heart—CWB 685, CWBII 651, G 940, GA 191
• I am the bread of life (Toolan)—AOV1 49, CWB 718, CWBII 508, G 945, GA 204
• My soul in stillness waits—CWBII 237, G 415, GA 280
• Return to God—CWBII 298, G 478, GA 304
• Unless a grain of wheat—AOV1 35, CWBII 635, G 783, GA 500
• Your love is finer than life (Haugen)—CWBII 567, G 58, GA 43, DD (GIA)

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• Grant to us, O Lord—CWB 698, CWBII 291, GA 303
• Open the heavens—AOV2 163, CWBII 243
• Your light will come, Jerusalem (Hurd)—DD (OCP)

Sending forth

• Bring forth the kingdom—AOV2 4, CWBII 647, G 734, GA 478
• Love divine, all loves excelling—CWB 740, CWBII 552, G 641, GA 463
• The voice of God—CWB 835, CWBII 621, GA 476

Entrance

• Advent Litany—CWBII 253, GA 279
• Advent Song—GA 281
• Christ, be our light—AOV2 3, CWBII 540, G 590, GA 404
• City of God—AOV1 57, CWBII 453, G 766, GA 498
• Come to set us free—AOV1 39, CWBII 233, GA 277
• Saviour of the nations, come—CWBII 246
• The King shall come—G 414
• Wake, O wake, and sleep no longer—GA 282
• Wake, O wake! the night is dying!—CWBII 252
• When the King shall come again—CWBII 249

Responsorial psalm (see also music overview for Advent) 

• Psalm 79 (80): Lord, make us turn to you (Boschetti)—CWB 173, GA 47
• Psalm 79 (80): Lord, make us turn to you (Herry)—DD (Marist Music)
• Common Psalm 24 (25): To you, O Lord (Willcock)—CWBII 632, GA 26, PFS 2
• Common Psalm 84 (85): Lord, let us see your kindness (Haugen)—G 62, GA 49

Gospel acclamation

Psalm 84:8

Alleluia, Alleluia!
Lord, show us your mercy and love,
and grant us your salvation.
Alleluia!

Procession of the gifts/offertory 

• Advent Litany—CWBII 253, GA 279
• Eye has not seen—AOV1 146, G 728, GA 466
• God of Abraham—AOV1 137, GA 306
• Wait for the Lord (Taizé)—CWBII 251, G 406, GA 283

Communion

• Bread of life, hope of the world—AOV1 164, CWBII 459, GA 199
• Centre of my life—AOV2 170, G 679, GA 444
• Eat this bread (Taizé)—AOV1 125, CWBII 484, G 941, GA 205
• Gift of finest wheat/You satisfy the hungry heart—CWB 685, CWBII 651, G 940, GA 191
• I am the bread of life (Toolan)—AOV1 49, CWB 718, CWBII 508, G 945, GA 204
• One bread, one body—AOV1 129, CWBII 579, G 932, GA 193
• Return to God—CWBII 298, G 478, GA 304
• Unless a grain of wheat—AOV1 35, CWBII 635, G 783, GA 500
• Your love is finer than life (Haugen)—CWBII 567, G 58, GA 43, DD (GIA)

Thanksgiving hymn/song/canticle (optional, sung by all)

• Rejoice! The Lord is King—CWB 799, CWBII 377
• Sing to God with joy and gladness—AOV2 39, CWBII 603
• Soon and very soon—G 865

Sending forth

• Bring forth the kingdom—AOV2 4, CWBII 647, G 734, GA 478
• Christ, be our light—AOV2 3, CWBII 540, G 590, GA 404
• Filled with the Spirit’s power—CWBII 385
• Love divine, all loves excelling—CWB 740, CWBII 552, G 641, GA 463