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The in the Holy Night

O truly blessed night, worthy alone to know the time and hour when Christ rose from the underworld! The sanctifying power of this night dispels wickedness, washes faults away, restores innocence to the fallen, and joy to mourners. ­—The Easter Proclamation

Saturday, April 3, 2021 Purcell Pavilion ~ University of Notre Dame In accord with ancient tradition, this night is one of vigil (Exodus 12:42). We enter it as servants awaiting the Master’s return so that when he comes, he will find us wide awake and seat us at his table.

The Solemn Beginning of the Vigil or Lucernarium

The Blessing of the Fire and Preparation of the Candle All the meanings of light at and are gathered here and given new force. The light of Christ has not only descended to our darkness but has descended into the far deeper darkness of death to lead us into the light of eternal life.

Procession of the Light

Presider: The light of Christ. All: Thanks be to God.

The Easter Proclamation All creation is called to rejoice. Every Christian heart is lifted in praise to God, for Christ our King is risen.

The Liturgy of the Word

At the heart of this vigil, God speaks to us, and we respond in song and prayer. Thus we make our own and celebrate the full meaning of this holy night.

Reading I Genesis 1:1—2:2 God looked at everything he had made, and he found it very good.

Responsorial Psalm :1–2, 5–6, 10, 12, 13–14, 24, 35 Bower Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, and renew the face of the earth.

Prayer 2 Reading II Genesis 22:1–18 The sacrifice of Abraham our father in faith.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 16:5, 8, 9–10, 11 Mueller Preserve me, O Lord, I take refuge in you.

Prayer

Reading III Exodus 14:15—15:1 The Israelites marched on dry land through the midst of the sea.

Responsorial Canticle Exodus 15:1–2, 3–4, 5–6, 17–18 Isele Let us sing to the Lord for he is gloriously triumphant.

Prayer

Reading IV Isaiah 54:5–14 With enduring love, the Lord your redeemer takes pity on you.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 30:2, 4, 5–6, 11-12, 13 Bower/Walton I will praise you Lord, you have rescued me.

Prayer

Reading V Baruch 3:9–15, 32–4:4 Walk toward the splendor of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11 Pirtle Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

Prayer 3 Gloria Bower

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, We give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. 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; You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. 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 of God the Father. Amen.

Collect

Epistle Romans 6:3–11 Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more.

Gospel Acclamation Mode VIII/Mode II

Gospel Mark 16:1–7 You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here.

Homily

4 Baptismal Liturgy

Lucia Catherine of Siena Dikaczova Ameena Maryam Gianna Beretta Molla Jovonovich Madison Jenny Katharine Drexel Nemeth Jared Stephen Joan of Arc Schlachet Jennifer Hyee Jung Faustina Kowalska Shin Elizabeth Grace Joan of Arc Womack Grant Alexander the Archangel Woodward

are called forth to new birth in the living waters.

Presentation of the Candidates for

Procession to the and of the

Blessing of Baptismal Water

A solemn prayer of thanksgiving for the marvels of God’s gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, by the working of the Holy Spirit.

Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith by the Elect

Baptism

The newly baptized are clothed with baptismal garments, and presented with lighted candles.

Rite of

Through the laying on of hands and anointing with chrism, the newly baptized now share in the sacrament of Confirmation.

The Renewal of Baptismal Promises and Sprinkling Rite

This is a moment of renewed commitment. Death to sin and life in God are sealed anew in faith and life-giving water. 5 Prayer of the Faithful

The Liturgy of the

Preparation of the and Gifts Harris

This joyful My flesh in hope shall rest, away with sin and sorrow! and for a season slumber; My Love, the Crucified, Till trump from east to west hath sprung to life this morrow. shall wake the dead in number.

Had Christ, that once was slain, Death’s flood hath lost its chill, ne’er burst his three-day prison, since Jesus crossed the river; Our faith had been in vain: Lover of souls, from ill but now hath Christ arisen. my passing soul deliver.

Prayer Over the Offerings

All are invited to remain standing reverently during the Eucharistic Prayer.

Holy Holy + Mystery of Faith + Great Amen

The Communion Rite

The Lord’s Prayer + Lamb of God

6 Communion Procession

We welcome to this all those who might be joining us from other Christian denominations or faith traditions. During the distribution of Holy Communion, you are invited to receive a blessing from a communion minister. Please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest.

Communion Holy Manna

All who hunger, gather gladly; All who hunger, never strangers, Holy manna is our bread. Seeker, be a welcome guest. Come from wilderness and wand’ring. Come from restlessness and roaming. Here, in truth, we will be fed. Here, in joy, we keep the feast. You that yearn for days of fullness, We that once were lost and scattered All around us is our food. In communion’s love have stood. Taste and see the grace eternal. Taste and see the grace eternal. Taste and see that God is good. Taste and see that God is good.

All who hunger, sing together; Jesus Christ is living bread. Come from loneliness and longing. Here, in peace, we have been led. Blest are those who from this table Live their lives in gratitude. Taste and see the grace eternal. Taste and see that God is good.

Communion Motet Palestrina

Sicut cervus desiderat As the deer longs ad fontes aquarum, for the running waters, ita desiderat anima mea ad te Deus. so my soul longs for you, O God.

7 Hymn of Thanksgiving Hillert

This is the feast of victory for our God. !

Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God. Power, riches, wisdom, and strength, and honor, blessing, and glory are his. Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation. Blessing, honor, glory, and might be to our God and the Lamb forever. Amen. For the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia!

Prayer after Communion

The Concluding Rites

Solemn Blessing and Dismissal

Concluding Hymn Easter Hymn

Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Alleluia! All on earth with angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, O heav’ns, and earth reply, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia! Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done. Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won. Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Foll’wing our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! Amen.

Acknowledgments: Cover image: Anastasis icon, Church of Chora () courtesy of Jim Forest via flickr; CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0. Text of “All who Hunger” by Sylvia G. Dunstan © GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago, IL. Text of “This Is the Feast of Victory” © Lutheran Book of Worship and admin. by Augsburg Fortres. Reprinted with permission under onelicense.net #A-702876. The English translation and chants of The Roman © 2010, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. All other material in the public domain. 8