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December 6, 2022

Third Sunday of Advent, Year A (Dec 11, 2022)


“Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is your God.” On Gaudete Sunday, we rejoice as our celebration of Christmas draws near.

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Third Sunday of Advent Entrance Antiphon Rejoice in the Lord Always (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #10

Entrance Chant Emmanuel (Steve Angrisano)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #94; Spirit & Song #140; Never Too Young #148; Breaking Bread 2023 #58

Responsorial Psalm Lord, Come and Save Us (Jeff Thomas)

Spirit & Psalm 2023: p. 24

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of Endless Mercy (Steve Angrisano)

Spirit & Psalm 2023: p. 26

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Come, Emmanuel (Trevor Thomson)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #88; Spirit & Song #137; Breaking Bread 2023 #62

Third Sunday of Advent Communion Antiphon Say to the Faint of Heart (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #11

Communion Chant Ready the Way (Curtis Stephan)

Choose Christ Missal 2023 #90; Spirit & Song #142; Never Too Young #147; Breaking Bread 2023 #53

Sending Forth To You, O God, I Lift Up My Soul (Bob Hurd)

Spirit & Song #138; Never Too Young #123; Breaking Bread 2023 #407
 

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