Prayer for Protection Holy Family of Jesus, Heavenly Father, You have named us, we are yours. Guide us to stand firm with the belt of truth buckled around our waist, To steady our feet with the readiness that comes from the Gospel, Mary and Joseph And to take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Strengthen us O Lord, to take up the shield of faith December 27, 2020 with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Our trust is in you, Lord Jesus. Amen. Sending: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 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!” 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 the incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen 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. Gathering: Angels We Have Heard On High Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, Angels we have heard on high of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, Sweetly singing o'er the plains the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. And the mountains in reply God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not Echoing their joyous strains made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, Gloria, in excelsis Deo Gloria, in excelsis Deo and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was Say what may the tidings be buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. Which inspire your heavenly song? 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 Come to Bethlehem and see his kingdom will have no end. Him whose birth the angels sing, Come, adore on bended knee, I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father Christ the Lord, the newborn King. 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 Gloria Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to people of good will. resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. 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 Response to Intercessions: Holy Family, hear our prayer 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,, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Communion: What Child Is This? Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, What child is this with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. Amen. Who's laid to rest On Mary's lap is Sleeping? We suggest you use your Bible, Magnificat, Word Among Us, etc. if you would like to follow along with the reading Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherd's watch are keeping First Reading: Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3 This this is Christ the King Whom shepherds guard and angels sing Responsorial Psalm: The Lord remembers his covenant forever, forever! Haste! haste! To bring him, Lord! Second Reading: Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 The babe, the son of Mary Why lies He in such mean estate Alleluia: Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christians, fear, for sinners here Gospel : Luke 2:22-40 The silent Word is pleading So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh Come peasant, king to own Him The King of kings salvation brings Let loving heart enthrone Him .