“Wonderful indeed is the Mystery of our Faith”

DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG YEAR OF FAITH OCTOBER 11, 2012 - NOVEMBER 24, 2013

Suggestions for the Celebration of Holy

On October 11, 2012, Bishop Joseph McFadden has prescribed that all parishes, communities of religious, schools, and communities of believers mark the beginning of the Year of Faith in a distinct manner. Since all that the Church does flows from and is directed to the Mystery of Faith celebrated in the Most Holy , the following texts and readings are to be used in Holy Mass. The liturgical music selected is to help guide each parish and is not intended to be mandated.

N.B. A new mass formulary has been issued by the Roman Curia for use on this occasion. However, at this time it is only available in Italian. Should it be translated in time for October 11, 2012, you will receive it to replace the formulary below.

Mass Formulary: Mass for the Evangelization of Peoples (#18, A)

INTRODUCTORY RITES

Entrance Chant: “O God, be gracious and bless us, and let your face shed its light upon us, and have mercy. So will your ways be known upon earth and all nations learn your salvation.” (Psalm 67 (66): 2-3)

 “Christ is Made the Sure Foundation” (Westminster Abbey)  “Lift High the Cross” ()  “New Songs of Celebration Render” (Rendez à Dieu)  “O Christ the Great Foundation” (Aurelia)  “O God, our Help in Ages Past” (St. Anne)  “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” (Lauda Anima)  “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (Lobe Den Herren)  “Praise to You, O Christ Our Savior” (B. Farrell)  “Psalm 67: May God Bless Us in His Mercy” (M. Guimont)  “Remember Your Love” (D. Ducote)  “Sing of the Lord’s Goodness” (E. Sands)

Penitential Act:

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Kyrie Eleison: “Mass of Saint Gregory the Great”

Gloria in excelsis: “Mass of Saint Gregory the Great”

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 [ Volume IV, #872.3]

Responsorial Psalm: “The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.” Psalm 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 [Lectionary Volume IV, 874.4]

Second Reading: Romans 10:9-18 [Lectionary Volume IV, #873.4]

Acclamation: “Mass of Saint Gregory the Great”

Gospel Verse: Matthew 28:19a, 20b [Lectionary Volume IV, #875.1]

Gospel: Luke 24:44-53

Creed: to be chanted or recited

Universal Prayer: suggested intercessions are provided below

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Offertory Chant: the does not provide a text

 “All My Days” (D. Schutte)  “Christ Be Our Light” (B. Farrell)  “Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life” (The Call)  “Come to the Water” (J. Foley)  “Eye Has Not Seen” (M. Haugen)  “Faith of Our Fathers” (St. Catherine)  “Here I Am, Lord” (D. Schutte)  “How Great Thou Art” (O Store Gud)  “In Perfect Charity” (R. DeBruyn)  “Jesus, Lord” (R. DeBruyn)  “Lead Me, Lord” (J. Becker)  “Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God” (Seek Ye First)  “There Is One Lord” (Taizé)  “The Kingdom of God” (Laudate Dominum)  “The Summons” (Kelvingrove)

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Preface: VIII of the Sundays in

Sanctus: “Mass of Saint Gregory the Great”

Mysterium Fidei: ICEL chant from the Roman Missal

Amen: ICEL chant from the Roman Missal

Lord’s Prayer: ICEL chant from the Roman Missal

Agnus Dei: “Mass of Saint Gregory the Great”

Communion Chant: “Teach all nations to keep whatever I have commanded you, says the Lord. And behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Cf. Matthew 28:20)

 “, Alleluia, Give Thanks” (Alleluia No. 1)  “All You Who Are Thirsty” (M. Connolly)  “Center of My Life” (P. Inwood)  “I Am the Bread of Life” (Bread of Life)  “I, the Lord” (T. Kendzia)  “I Will Lift Up My Eyes” (T. Conry)  “Jesus Christ, Yesterday, Today and Forever” (S. Toolan)  “Love One Another” (J. Chepponis)  “No Greater Love” (M. Joncas)  “Only This I Want” (D. Schutte)  “Take and Eat” (M. Joncas)  “This Alone” (T. Manion)  “This Is My Commandment” (Of Love Divine)  “We Have Been Told” (M. Haugen)  “We Remember” (M. Haugen)  “When We Eat This Bread” (M. Joncas)

CONCLUDING RITES

Blessing: Prayer over the People, #24 (“Look, O Lord . . .”)

Hymn after Mass:

 “All Creatures of Our God and King” (Lasst Uns Erfreuen)  “All the Ends of the Earth” (various tunes of Psalm 98)  “Celtic Alleluia: Sending Forth” (F. O’Carroll)

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 “Church of God, Elect and Glorious” (Hyfrydol)  “God, We Praise You” (Nettleton)  “Go Make of All Disciples” (Ellecombe)  “Jesus Shall Reign” (Duke Street)  “Laudate Dominum” (Taizé)  “Laudate, Laudate Dominum” (C. Walker)  “Lord, You Give the Great Commission” (Abbot’s Leigh)  “Out of Darkness” (C. Walker)  “Rejoice, the Lord is King” (Darwall’s 148th)  “Tell Out, My Soul, the Greatness of the Lord” (Woodlands)  “The Spirit of God” (L. Deiss)  “To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King” (Ich Glaub An Gott)  “We Are Called” (D. Haas)  “We Live a Mystery” (M. Connelly)  “We Walk by Faith” (various tunes)

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UNIVERSAL PRAYER FOR THE OPENING OF THE YEAR OF FAITH

11 OCTOBER 2012

Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, we celebrate with wonder and joy the mystery of our Faith. Let us ask the Lord for the graces we need to remain faithful to our call and mission.

Deacon/: Our response is, “Grant this, almighty God.”

1. For the holy Church of God, that she may rise up in splendor before the world and radiantly reflect the divine light of Christ to all the nations, let us pray to the Lord.

2. For the peoples of the world, that they may come to know the freedom and peace that is given to those who believe in Christ Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.

3. For those who have left the , that they may be invited home through the outreach of compassionate witnesses of the faith who reflect the love of Christ in their words and example, let us pray to the Lord.

4. For those who deny Christ and struggle with the gift of faith, that the barriers of uncertainty and fear may be broken down to reveal the joy of knowing Jesus Christ, let us pray to the Lord.

5. For all in the Diocese of Harrisburg, that this Year of Faith will renew our desire to grow closer to Christ through our commitment to prayer, the study of the Church’s teaching, and our public witness as believers, let us pray to the Lord.

Celebrant: O God, our refuge and our strength, hear the prayers of your Church, for you yourself are the source of all devotion, and grant, we pray, that what we ask in faith we may truly obtain. Through Christ our Lord.

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