Christmas 2020 Mass during the Day of Welcome to the Historic Shrine of St. Joseph Roman Catholic . Visitors are welcome to participate with the Parish Community in the worship of God through the celebration of Holy Mass. Music, Readings and prayers for the Mass can be found in this Worship Bulletin.

If this is your first time visiting the Shrine of St. Joseph we extend a special welcome to you and hope that you will consider becoming a part of our regular worshiping community.

Reception of Communion

Temporary Directions for the Reception of Communion at Mass • Please remain in your pew and an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist will come to you • Please wear your mask • Receive the body of in your hand, lower your mask below your chin, consume the Body of Christ. • Make a prayer of Thanksgiving • We remind you that this change is only in effect while the Pandemic Guidelines are in force. We ask for your patience and understanding, and pray for a rapid end to this pandemic.

Cover Artwork: Bernardino Luini (1480-85 - 1532) Celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass

Please Stand

Processional Carol O Come All Ye Faithful John Francis Wade (1711-1786) 1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of . Refrain O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

2. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above! Glory to God, In the highest: Refrain

3. Yea Lord, we greet thee, Born this happy morning! to thee be all glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: Refrain

Greeting Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Priest: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. All: And with your spirit.

The Shrine of St. Joseph Page 1 Penitential Act

Priest: Lord Jesus, your light brings us faith and hope: Lord, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Christ Jesus, you are the word made flesh who dwells amongst us: Christ, have mercy. All: Christ, have mercy. Priest: Lord Jesus, you are the splendor of the Father: Lord, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy. Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. All: Amen.

Glory to God Mass of Saint Luke the Evangelist Philip WJ Stopford

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Priest: Let us pray. O God, who wonderfully created the dignity of human nature and still more wonderfully restored it, grant, we pray, that we may share in the divinity of Christ, Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, who humbled himself to share in our humanity. one God, for ever and ever. All: Amen.

Page 4 The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ ΑΩ The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading 52:7-10 All the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God. A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings glad tidings, announcing peace, bearing good news, announcing salvation, and saying to Zion, “Your God is King!” Hark! Your sentinels raise a cry, together they shout for joy, for they see directly, before their eyes, the Lord restoring Zion. Break out together in song, O ruins of ! For the Lord comforts his people, he redeems Jerusalem. The Lord has bared his holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will behold the salvation of our God. The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

The Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church Page 5 Responsorial Psalm Psalm 98:1, 2-3, 3-4, 5-6. R. v.3c Repeat the Antiphon after the Cantor and as indicated.

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done wondrous deeds; his right hand has won victory for him, his holy arm. (R.) All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

The Lord has made his salvation known: in the sight of the nations he has revealed his justice. He has remembered his kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. (R.) All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation by our God. Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; break into song; sing praise. (R.) All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Sing praise to the Lord with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. With trumpets and the sound of the horn sing joyfully before the King, the Lord. (R.) All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.

Page 6 The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ ΑΩ Second Reading Hebrews 1:1-6 God has spoken to us through the Son. A reading from the beginning of the Letter to the Hebrews Brothers and sisters: In times past, God spoke in partial and various ways to our ancestors through the prophets; in these last days, he has spoken to us through the Son, whom he made heir of all things and through whom he created the universe, who is the refulgence of his glory, the very imprint of his being, and who sustains all things by his mighty word. When he had accomplished purification from sins, he took his seat at the right hand of the Majesty on high, as far superior to the angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs. For to which of the angels did God ever say: “You are my son; this day I have begotten you”? Or again: “I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me”? And again, when he leads the firstborn into the world, he says: “Let all the angels of God worship him.” The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Acclamation Mass of Saint Luke the Evangelist Philip WJ Stopford

The Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church Page 7 A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. For today a great light has come upon the earth. Alleluia! Alleluia

Gospel Reading :1-18 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John. All: Glory to you, O Lord. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came to be through him, but the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, but his own people did not accept him. But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name, who were born not by natural generation nor by human choice nor by a man’s decision but of God. And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us, and we saw his glory, the glory as of the Father’s only Son, full of grace and truth. John testified to him and cried out, saying, “This was he of whom I said, ‘The one who is coming after me ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’” From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace, because while the law was given through , grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. No one has ever seen God. The only Son, God, who is at the Father’s side, has revealed him. The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Page 8 The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ ΑΩ Profession of Faith 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 kneel. and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under , 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.

The Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church Page 9 Universal Prayer Please respond, “Lord, hear our prayer.” to each intercession.

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts

Offertory Carol Silent Night, Holy Night Joseph Mohr Franz Xavier Gruber All Sing 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, Heav’nly 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.

Page 10 The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ ΑΩ Prayer over the Offerings Priest: Let us pray. Make acceptable, O Lord, our oblation on this solemn day, when you manifested the reconciliation that makes us wholly pleasing in your sight and inaugurated for us the fullness of divine worship. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.

Sanctus Mass of Saint Luke the Evangelist Philip WJ Stopford

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Amen Mass of Saint Luke the Evangelist Philip WJ Stopford

The Communion Rite The Lord’s Prayer

Sign of Peace

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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.

The Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church Page 13 Communion Distribution Communion Antiphon Verbum caro factum es Gregorian Chant -Choir of the Shrine of St. Joseph- -English , sung in - The Word became flesh: Alleluia, and dwelt among us. Alleluia. Glory to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Charles Wes­ley Fe­lix Men­dels­sohn All Sing 1.Hark! The herald angels sing, 2. Christ, by highest Heav’n adored; “Glory to the newborn King; Christ the everlasting Lord; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, Late in time, behold Him come, God and sinners reconciled!” Offspring of the virgin’s womb. Joyful, all ye nations rise, Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Join the triumph of the skies; Hail th’incarnate Deity, With th’angelic host proclaim, Pleased as man with us to dwell, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Jesus our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!” “Glory to the newborn King!” 3. Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! 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 us second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!

Page 14 The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ ΑΩ Communion Anthem O Holy Night Adolphe Charles arranged by: John Rutter O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the voices! O night divine, the night when Christ was born; O night, O Holy Night , O night divine! O night, O Holy Night , O night divine! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. And led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, here came the wisemen from out of the Orient land. The King of kings lay thus lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friends. He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother. And in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of praise in grateful chorus raise we, With all our hearts we praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory ever more proclaim! His power and glory ever more proclaim!

Act of Spiritual Communion (see page 18)

Sancte Joseph

The Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church Page 15 Prayer after Communion Priest: Let us pray. Grant, O merciful God, that, just as the Savior of the world, born this day, is the author of divine generation for us, so he may be the giver even of immortality. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

Final Blessing Invitation Deacon: Bow down for the blessing. Solemn Blessing Priest: May the God of infinite goodness, who by the Incarnation of his Son has driven darkness from the world and by that glorious Birth has illumined this most holy night, drive far from you the darkness of vice and illumine your hearts with the light of virtue. All: Amen. Priest: May God, who willed that the great joy of his Son’s saving Birth be announced to shepherds by the Angel, fill your minds with the gladness he gives and make you heralds of his Gospel. All: Amen. Priest: And may God, who by the Incarnation brought together the earthly and heavenly realm, fill you with the gift of his peace and favor and make you sharers with the Church in heaven. All: Amen. Priest: And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, X and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you for ever. All: Amen.

Page 16 The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ ΑΩ Dismissal Deacon: Go forth. The Mass is ended. All: Thanks be to God.

Recessional Carol Joy to the World Watts

All Sing 1. Joy to the World , the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing. 2. Joy to the World, the Savior reigns! Let men their 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 righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.

Prayer to St. the

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell , and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

The Shrine of St. Joseph Catholic Church Page 17 Prayer before the Nativity Scene

O sweet Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our hearts in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into the hearts of men and women this peace for which they sometimes seek so desperately and which you alone can give to them. Help them to know one another better, and to live as brothers and sisters, children of the same Father. Reveal to them also your beauty, holiness and purity. Awaken in their hearts love and gratitude for your infinite goodness. Join them all together in your love. And give us your heavenly peace. Amen.

- Saint John XXIII

Act of Spiritual Communion (For those who cannot, now receive Communion)

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though You have already come, I embrace You and unite myself entirely to You; never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Prayer of Thanksgiving after Reception of the Holy Eucharist My Lord Jesus Christ, most sweet and most kind, who even now, of Thy great goodness, has entered into this poor and humble abode, adorn it and enrich it with Thy treasures, that it may be made worthy of Thine indwelling. Take up Thy rest therein, that my heart may find its rest in Thee alone. Let it not suffice Thee, O Lord, to have given me Thy sacred Body; give me also the treasures of grace which Thou bringest with Thee; for it will profit me little to eat the Bread of life, if I remain unfed by Thy grace. Give me, O Lord, a heart completely transformed into Thee by love; give me a life that shall be all Thine, a quiet death that shall be the beginning of eternal life. That is what I look for, pray and hope for from Thee, my eternal God, by virtue of this Blessed Sacrament. Amen.

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