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December 21, 2023

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (Dec 31, 2023)


“The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.” What makes the Holy Family holy? One word: FAITH.

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Holy Family Entrance Antiphon  The Shepherds Went in Haste (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #23

Entrance Chant Angels We Have Heard on High (Traditional; arr. by Dean Baskerville)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #101; Spirit & Song #145; Breaking Bread 2024 #87

Responsorial Psalm The Lord Remembers His Covenant Forever (Cooper Ray)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 50

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of the Desert (Tom Booth)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 52

Preparation of the Gifts Song of Simeon (Janet Sullivan Whitaker)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #420; Spirit & Song #115

Holy Family Communion Antiphon Our God Has Appeared on the Earth (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #24

Communion Chant What Child Is This (Traditional; arr. by Tom Booth)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #112; Spirit & Song #153; Never Too Young #163; Breaking Bread 2024 #97

Song of Praise Come to His Manger (Casey McKinley)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #105

Sending Forth Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Traditional)

Never Too Young #159; Breaking Bread 2024 #102
 

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