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November 15, 2023

1st Sunday of Advent, Year B (Dec 3, 2023)


“Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.” In the midst of the busiest month of the year, the Church invites us to focus our minds and hearts on the coming of Christ.

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

1st Sunday of Advent Entrance Antiphon To You, I Lift Up My Soul, O My God (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #6

Entrance Chant Come, Emmanuel (Trevor Thomson)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #88; Breaking Bread 2024 #62

Responsorial Psalm Lord, Make Us Turn to You (Chris Muglia)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 8

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of Restoration (Josh Blakesley and Leland G. “Grae” McCullough, IV)

Spirit & Psalm 2024: p. 10

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Christ the Lord (Robert Feduccia and Sarah Hart)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #380; Spirit & Song #194; Never Too Young #168; Breaking Bread 2024 #583

1st Sunday of Advent Communion Antiphon The Lord Will Bestow His Bounty (Steve Angrisano, Sarah Hart and Curtis Stephan)

Let Us All Rejoice #7

Communion Chant O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Traditional; arr. by Tom Booth)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #86; Spirit & Song #141; Never Too Young #151; Breaking Bread 2024 #39

Sending Forth Find Us Ready (Tom Booth)

Choose Christ Missal 2024 #87; Spirit & Song #209; Never Too Young #150
 

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