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Catholic Community at Stanford Christmas 2020

For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given.

Isaiah 40:3 Carols

“Creator of the Stars of Night”

Creator of the stars of night, Your people’s everlasting light, O Christ, Redeemer of us all, We pray you hear us when we call. Cónditor alme síderum, ætérna lux credéntium, Christe, redémptor ómnium, exáudi preces súpplicum. Qui cóndolens intéritu mortis períre sæculum, salvásti mundum lánguidum, donans reis remédium.

“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”

1) It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold. “Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, from heav’n’s all-gracious King.” The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing. 2) Still through the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled, And still their heav’nly music floats o’er all the weary world. Above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hov’ring wing And ever o’er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing. 3) For, lo, the days are hast’ning on, by prophet bards foretold, When, with the ever circling years, comes round the age of gold. When peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world send back the song which now the angels sing.

Words: Edmund H. Sears. Music: Richard S. Willis

2/12 “Good King Wenceslas”

1) Good King Wenceslas look’d out, on the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, deep, and crisp, and even: Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, gath’ring winter fuel. 2) “Hither, page, and stand by me, if thou know’st it, telling, Yonder peasant, who is he? where and what his dwelling?” “Sire, he lives a good league hence, underneath the mountain, Right against the forest fence, by Saint Agnes’ fountain.” 3) “Bring me flesh, and bring me wine, bring me pinelogs hither: Thou and I will see him dine, when we bear them thither.” Page and monarch, forth they went, forth they went together, Through the rude wind’s wild lament, and the bitter weather. 4) “Sire, the night is darker now, and the wind blows stronger, Fails my heart, I know not how; I can go no longer.” “Mark my footsteps, good my page, tread thou in them boldly: Thou shalt find the winter’s rage freeze thy blood less coldly.” 5) In his master’s steps he trod, where the snow lay dinted; Heat was in the very sod, which the Saint had printed. Therefore, Christian men, be sure, wealth or rank possessing, Ye who now will bless the poor, shall yourselves find blessing.

Arranged by Reginald Jacques

“Gesú Bambino”

Words: Frederick H. Martens. Music: Pietro Yon

“Angels We Have Heard on High”

1) Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains, And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains: Glo - - - ria in excelsis Deo! Glo - - - ria in excelsis Deo! 2) Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord the newborn King. Glo - - - ria in excelsis Deo! Glo - - - ria in excelsis Deo! 3) See him in a manger laid, whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph, lend your aid while our hearts in love we raise. Glo - - - ria in excelsis Deo! Glo - - - ria in excelsis Deo!

Arranged by Alice Parker and Robert Shaw

3/12 “Away in a Manger”

1) Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay 2) The cattle are lowing the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love thee Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh. 3) Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me forever and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there.

W. J. Kirkpatrick

“In the Bleak Midwinter”

Words: Chrstina Rossetti. Music: Gustav Holst

“Bring a Torch With Your Coventry Carol” (instrumental)

“Esta Noche”

Words and music: traditional Spanish carol, arr. John Rutter.

4/12 Entrance Rite Gathering “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”

1) Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies, With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Refrain) Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.” 2) Christ, by highest heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin’s womb: Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, hail th’incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. 3) Hail the heav’n-born Prince ofPeace! Hail the Sun ofRighteousness! Light and life to all he brings, ris’n with healing in his wings; Mild he lays his glory by, born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth.

Words: Charles Wesley, adapt. by George Whitefield. Music: Felix Mendelssohn, adapt. by William H. Cummings

Gloria Refrain:

We praise you, we bless you, glory in the highest, we adore you, glory in the highest, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, glory in the highest, heav’nly King, glory in the highest, O God, almighty Father. (Refrain) Lord Jesus Christ, only begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, You take away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us; have mercy on us; You take away the sins of the world, Receive our prayer; receive our prayer; You are seated at the right hand of the Father: Have mercy on us; have mercy on us; (Refrain sung twice) For you alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, With the Holy Spirit in the glory ofGod, The glory ofGod the Father. (Refrain) Amen; amen.

Words © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation (ICEL). All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 1981, 1982, 2010, Peter Jones. Published by OCP. All rights reserved. 5/12 Liturgy of theWord

First Reading Isaiah 9:2–4, 6–7

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shone. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Responsorial Psalm “The Lord Has Shown His Salvation” (Ps. 98)

1) Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders. His right hand and his holy arm have brought salvation. 2) The Lord has made known his salvation, has shown his justice. He has remembered his truth and love for the house of Israel. 3) All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Shout to the Lord, all the earth, ring out your joy.

Music: Tobias Colgan, OSB

6/12 Second Reading Titus 2:11–14

The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel Luke 2:1–16

In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. →→

7/12 Gospel (continued)

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see— I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours!” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.

Homily

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, [bowing:] who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Prayer of the Faithful

8/12 Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of Gifts “What Child Is This?”

1) What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping? Refrain) This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary. 2) Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. (Refrain) 3) So bring him incense, gold and myrrh, come peasant, king to own him; The King of kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone him. (Refrain)

Words by William Chatterton Dix. Traditional English tune.

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Sanctus from “Mass of Creation”

9/12 Memorial Acclamation from “Mass of Creation”

Great Amen from “Mass of Creation”

Agnus Dei from “Mass of Creation”

10/12 Communion Prayer

Lord Jesus, you promised to be with your church until the end of time. Help us to believe that you are with us now in our hour of need. We long to experience your presence more deeply and more intimately, even when we can’t gather together as your church to celebrate the Eucharist. Deepen our belief that you are present within us and that you bind us together in communion with you. May our communion with you and one another move us to reach out to others, especially those who seek justice. We know that you abide with those whom you created. Never let us forget your love. Amen.

Communion “O, Holy Night”

John Sullivan Dwight/Adolphe Adam

Communion “Silent Night”

1) Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. 2) Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing alleluia, Christ the savior is born, Christ the savior is born! 3) Silent night, holy night, son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. 4) Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht Nur das traute hochheilige paar. Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in Himmlischer Ruh! Schlaf in Himmlischer Ruh!

Words: Joseph Mohr, tr. John F. Young. Tune: Franz Gruber.

11/12 Recessional “Joy to the World”

1) Joy to the world! the Lord is come: let earth receive her King; Let ev’ry heart prepare him room, and heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n and nature sing, and heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing. 2) Joy to the earth! the savior reigns: let us our songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks hills and plains, repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. 3) He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove The glories of his rightousness, and wonders of his love, And wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love.

Words: Isaac Watts. Music: attrib. to George Frideric Handel

Presider: Fr. Xavier Lavagetto, O.P. Altar Decor: Nancy Hannibal Cantors: Jane Arena, Mark McKelvey (live); Mike Amaral, Nova Jimenez (pre-recorded) Lector: Kate Lazo Brass Ensemble (pre-recorded): The Brassworks Quintet—Franklin Beau Davis, Stephen Ruppenthal, Diane Ryan, Chris Vincente, Michael Kuntz Harp: Dan Levitan Organ: Eric Lebel (pre-recorded) Piano: Teresa Pleins Tech Team: Ben Eloy, Gary Glover, Paul Hugo, Chris Mikol, Tom Wilcoski Slideshows: Ben Eloy Virtual Choir Recording: Eve LaPuma, Eric Lebel, Deborah Wicks LaPuma, CC@S Choir Tech Donors: Ben Eloy, Paul Hugo, Jason Kim, Ben Passarelli, Tom Wilcoski

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