Divine Word Catholic Church

Kirtland, Ohio Rev. David G. Woost, Pastor 11:00am Mass Celebrant: Bishop Roger Gries, O.S.B.

Adoration of the Shepherds by Bartolome Esteban Murillo The Nativity of the Lord 2011 Welcome! Dear Parishioners, Friends, and Visitors to Divine Word,

Blessings and Peace as we celebrate the birth of Christ! Let us rejoice in the Lord, for our Savior is born to the world. True peace has descended from heaven. (Entrance Antiphon- Mass at Midnight)

We join Christians around the world as we celebrate the birth of Christ. As we find ourselves in this present moment, we join all of the faithful past and present to proclaim anew that Christ is born!

The Christmas scene in the Gathering Area is a visual reminder of the important event we celebrate for young and old alike. Please take some time to visit the scene.

For all who join us during these days of Christmas, know that you are always welcome! The grace of God continues to work in our lives as we journey through life. To all those who may be alone at this holiday season, your presence reminds all of us that, in God's House, no one is ever alone.

A special thanks to Bishop Roger Gries for leading our celebration at the 11:00am Mass. We love having you here. Also, special thanks to Becky Harper and our Divine Word choir. So much work goes into these celebrations; thank you for the beautiful music. Special thanks also to all who contributed to our celebrations: lectors, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, sacristans, ushers, and the Liturgy and Art and Environment Commissions. Together you have deepened our worship experience.

To all of you, may the celebration of the birth of Christ renew within your hearts peace, hope and joy.

Father Dave Woost and the Divine Word Staff Rules for the Reception of Communion

For Catholics As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of Mass when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and to do so being properly disposed, not aware of any grave sin, and after fasting for one hour.

For non-Catholic Christians We welcome to this celebration of Mass our brothers and sisters. Regarding the reception of Holy Communion, there are rules. Members of the Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Polish National Catholic Church may receive Holy Communion, provided that they are properly disposed. Other baptized Christians may only receive Holy Communion in exceptional circumstances, with the permission of the diocesan bishop, in accord with the provisions of Church teaching.

For non-Christians We also welcome those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot offer them Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and unity of the human family.

For everyone who is not receiving Holy Communion at this Mass All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another. Prelude to the Mass at Night

The Angel Gabriel Basque carol / arr. Hermann Schroeder (1904- 1984) Basque carol - Sabine Baring-Gould / arr. Robert E. Smith The Angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; “All hail,” said he, “thou lowly maiden Mary, most highly favored lady,” Gloria! Concerto Grosso I (op 6, no 1) G. F. Handel (1685- 1759) Patapan 17th century French carol / arr. Robert E. Smith Willie, take your little drum, with your whistle, Robin, come: When we here the fife and drum, tu-ru-lu-ru-lu, pat-a-pat-a-pan; When we hear the fife and drum, Christmas should be frolicsome. Lux fulgebit hodie super nos Introit - Christmas Mass at dawn / Kevin Eppich Translation: Light will shine over us today: for the Lord is born for us: and he will be called Wonderful, God,the Prince of Peace, Father of the world to come: whose reign will be without end. The First Nowell English carol / arr. David Willcocks (b 1919) They looked up and saw a star, shining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel; Born is the King of Israel. Bethlehem down Bruce Blunt / Peter Warlock (1894- 1930) “When He is King we will give Him the Kings’ gifts, myrrh for its sweetness, and gold for a crown, beautiful robes,” said the young girl to Joseph, fair with her firstborn on Bethlehem down. Infant holy, Infant lowly Polish carol, Edith M. G. Reed / arr. Grant Cochran Infant holy, infant lowly, for his bed a cattle stall; Oxen lowing, little knowing, Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging, angels singing, noels ringing, tidings bringing: Christ the babe is Lord of all. Verbum Patris umanatur anon 13th century carol / Ronald Corp Ey! Ey! Eya! Nova, nova gaudia! Verbum patris umanatur, O! O! Dum puella salutatur, O, O! Salutata fecundatur viri nescia. Ey! Ey! Eya! Nova, nova gaudia! The word of the father is made man while a maiden is greeted; the greeted one is fruitful without knowledge of man. Behold, new joy! What Child is this English Carol / arr. Robert J. Powell 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? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard & angels sing; Haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary. Go, tell it on the Mountain American Spiritual / arr. Steve Barnett While shepherds kept their watching o’er silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens there shone a holy light: Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere. Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born. Three Kings of Orient John H. Hopkins Jr / arr. John Rutter (b 1945) Hark! the Herald Angels Sing C. Wesley/F. Mendelssohn / arr. Philip Kern 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 angelic host proclaim: “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald Angels sing: “Glory to the newborn King!” Dominus Dixit Introit - Christmas Mass at night Translation: The Lord said to me: You are my Son, today I have begotten you. Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? Introductory Rites Silent Night, Holy Night 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 Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar; Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Saviour is born, Christ, the Saviour is born 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. Used with permission Copyright @ 1994 GIA Publications, Inc.

O Come, All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. God of God, Light of Light, Lo! He comes forth from the Virgin’s womb. Our very God, begotten not created, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above! Glory to God, All glory in the highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Used with permission Copyright @ 1994 GIA Publications, Inc. Greeting

Penitential Act, Form A I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, And, striking their breast, they say: through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; Then they continue: Therefore I ask Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

Liturgy of the Word The Vigil Mass First Reading: Isaiah 62:1-5 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 89 “ Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.” Second Reading: Acts 13:16-17, 22-25 Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25 The Mass at Midnight First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 96 “ Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord.” Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 Mass at Dawn First Reading: Isaiah 62:11-12 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 97 “ A light will shine on us this day: the Lord is born for us.” Second Reading: Titus 3:4-7 Gospel: Luke 2:15-20 Mass during the Day First Reading: Isaiah 52:7-10 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 98 “ All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.” Second Reading: Hebrews 1:1-6 Gospel: John 1:1-18 Dialogue at the Gospel

Deacon/Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Deacon/Priest: A reading from the holy Gospel according to N. People: Glory to you, O Lord. Homily Profession of Faith Niceo-Constantinopolitan (“Nicene”) Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, At the words that follow, up to and including and became man, all bow. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts The Vigil Mass and Mass during the Day The First Nowell The First Noel, the Angels did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel! They looked up and saw a star Shining in the East, beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel! And by the light of that same star Three Wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel! This star drew nigh to the northwest, O'er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel! Then entered in those wise men three, Full rev’rently upon their knee, And offered there in his presence, Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel! Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav’nly Lord; Who with the Father we adore And Spirit blest for evermore. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Born is the King of Israel!

Used with permission Copyright @ 1994 GIA Publications, Inc. The Mass at Midnight and Mass at Dawn Sing we now of Christmas French carol, arr John Leavitt - The Divine Word Choir - Sing we now of Christmas, Noel sing we here. Hear our grateful praises to the Babe so dear. Sing we Noel, the King is born, Noel! Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all Noel! Angels called to shepherds, “Leave your flocks at rest; journey forth to Bethlehem, find the lambkin blest.” Sing we Noel… Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all Noel! From the eastern country kings came from afar; bearing gifts to Bethlehem, guided by a star. Sing we Noel… Sing we now of Christmas, sing we all Noel! Invitation to Prayer Priest: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father. People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Preface Dialogue

Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy)

Memorial Acclamation Sign of Peace Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always. People: And with your spirit. Deacon/Priest: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

Invitation to Communion Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, Behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Please remain standing throughout the Communion Rite.

When receiving Holy Communion, please bow your head before the Sacrament as a gesture of reverence. Upon returning to your pew, please remain standing and singing, until all have received communion. Behold the Lamb Those who were in the dark are thankful for the sunlight; we who live, we who die are grateful for his gift, thankful for his love. Refrain: Behold the Lamb of God. All who eat, all who drink shall live, shall live; and all, all who dwell in God, in God shall come to know his glory. Peaceful now, those whose hearts are blessed with understanding. Of the wheat, of the wine united with his word and the love we share. Gentle one, Child of God, join with us at this table. Bless our lives; nourish all who hunger for this feast; shelter them with peace. Lord of all, give us light. Deliver us from evil. Make us one; be our shield. Make still the winds that blow; cradle us with love.

Used with permission Copyright @ 1994 GIA Publications, Inc. Concluding Rite Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit.

Joy to the World 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. Joy to the world! 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. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love. Used with permission Copyright @ 1994 GIA Publications, Inc.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7:00 pm