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St Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s ParishSt Anthony’s Parish90 Buckley Street, Noble Park, VIC 3174
Tel (03) 9546 8276 - Fax (03) 9548 1608 - School (03) 9546 0044Email: [email protected] Website: http://stanthonysparish.net
Parish Priest: Fr Arsenio Tuazon - Assistant Priest: Fr Richard RossePastoral Workers: Srs Kim Tran & Nga Nguyen
School Principal: Margaret Batt
Second Sunday of Advent Year C 9 December 2012
Monday to Saturday: 9.30amWednesday: 9.30am & 7.00pm1st Friday: 7.00pmSaturday Vigil: 7.00pmSunday: 8.15am,9.30am,11.00am,5.30pm3rd Sunday 2.00pm - Sudanese Mass - in Arabic Reconciliation: Saturday 10am and 6pm
Mass Times
Entrance Antiphon: O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart.
Communion Antiphon: Jerusalem, arise and stand upon the heights, and behold the joy which comes to you from God.
Next WeekThird Sunday of Advent
First reading: - Zephaniah 3:14-18 Second reading: - Philippians 4:4-7 Gospel: - Luke 3:10-18
CountersSun 9 December: Group 1 - Keith & Sandra Bosmans, Pierre Marion, Frank SchapendonkSun 16 December: Group 2 - David & Rita Cubranic, Nick Simonetti, Marie Wright
Sun 16 December:
07.00pm: Bertram Almeida, Shiroy Fernando Trevin Fernando, Derek D'Costa08.15am: M Lawson, Bill Cooney 09.30am: M. McDonald, J Quinn, Clare Polaiga11.00am: Theodora D'Costa, Joan Randall, Thy Tran05.30pm: Sandra Saliba, Marion Tessera, Steph Saina
Lectors
50 years in 2006
St. Anthony, patron of our parish, loyal servant of God, faithful follower of Jesus: You taught by word and deed, the message of the Gospel. Teach us to live the Gospel values as you did. Enlighten our minds in search of God's will. Inspire us to be a prayerful community, ever reaching out to and cherishing our neighbour. Help us proclaim God's love and live what we proclaim. AMEN.
OUR PARISH PRAYER
4th Sunday of Advent
A Rabbi once asked a group of learned men, ‘Where is the dwelling place of God?’ They simply laughed at him. 'What a thing to ask,' they said, ‘is not the whole world full of God's glory?’ Then the Rabbi answered his own question, 'God dwells wherever people let God in'.
The Advent characters we meet in the readings: the prophets (Jeremiah, Baruch, Zachariah and Micah), John the Baptist and Mary were all people who were willing to let God into their lives. They were able to see God in the ordinary events of life.
In Advent we remember, we anticipate and we celebrate.
We remember what happened in the past when God entered our world. We anticipate the anniversary of Jesus' birth and that other Day when he will come again. We celebrate the transformations in human history and human lives that God works day after day. 'The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy',
What does this mean for us?
From Break Open the Word
The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.
Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.
THIS WEEK
A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.
2013 COLUMBAN CALENDARS & CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE AVAILABLE
IN THE PIETY STALL.
† We pray in thanksgiving for Antonio Luppino, Olga Bartels, and those who
have died recently in the peace of Christ.
† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Bill Lawson, Joe Gonsalvez, Thelma Galorio, Prudencio Vismanos, Mikolaj, Helena & Czeslaw Sawicki, Irene Tellis, Myrtle Fernandez, Ervin Miasis, Nigel Bartholomeusz, Romilda Garbaz, Vyvette Seneviratne .
† Please also pray for those who are sick especially Sidney Fernandez, Pamela Thomas, Sara Rupt Coleman, Kathryn Day, Tarra Petersen, Anton Francis, Shireen Parker, Sr Carmel Kalaw ofmi, Frank Muletta, Dorothy Brennan, Charuka Noel Amanasinghe, Marie Bernadette Salalila, Baby Tyesha Guer, Andy Erispe, Cecil Sasman, Pauline Muller, Jaimie, Lindsay Michel, Liam Erispe, Salma Parker, Frieda Fortuin, Sam Baron, Baby Abdulla, Pat Doll, Emiliana Dela Cruz, Bob & Jenny Franklin, Jean-Robert Migale, Marlene Albert, Bernie Saldanha, Sam Dimasi, Gary Day, Margaret Laverty, Ida Innarella, Mark Fraser, Rita Ephraums, Derick Fernandez, Elaine Davies, Patricia Falleiro, Veronica Varga, Mildred D’Souza, Tara Greco, Abo Smith, Magdaline Ghosh, Ramon Austria, Charlene Lauron, Antonio Sarlo, Joseph & Mildred Erispe, Giovanna Greco, Brendan Adams, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Leo O’Neill, Rita Briggs, Paul Camilleri, Mario Tizio, Melissa Haidar, Pat Turner, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Dean Whitewood-Neal, Tracy Hili, Brittany Charalambous, Blake Hayes, Samantha Adams, Floryse and Herman Ass.
Lord, Hear Our Prayer!
SPECIAL COLLECTIONMELBOURNE OVERSEAS MISSION
THIS WEEKEND 8/9 DECEMBER 2012As we prepare for the celebration of the coming of
Christ, let us remember those who are still waiting to hear the GOOD NEWS!
Your gift assists: improving health, nutrition, hygiene, and family life; providing food, clothing, blankets and medical supplies; development of self help and self reliance; education in primary, secondary, adult and youth activities; promotion of agriculture and cattle schemes; provision and training of Lay Helpers. Tax deductibility receipt - available for donations of $2.00 and over.
Wednesday Friends’ Christmas Break up Lunch will be at Village Green on Thursday 13th December 2012. Cost of Lunch for senior: $13, non-senior: $24, plus $2 for bus. No Kris Kringle gift. You can donate $5 to the poor in India (Madras). Please gather together in the Gathering Space at 10.30am for the bus. (Lunch: 12 noon)
COME JOIN IN CELEBRATING OUR ANNUAL CAROL SINGING “THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS”
JOIN IN SINGING YOUR FAVORITE CAROLS AND BE ENTERTAINED BY SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS BY VARIOUS GROUPS AND A NATIVITY PLAY BY THE
CHILDREN OF ST ANTHONY'S. ALL ARE WELCOMEDATE: 16 DECEMBER - TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: ST ANTHONY'S BIG HALL.
ST ANTHONY'S CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER 2012
11/12/12-TUES PENITENTIAL SERVICE 7:30PM PRIESTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL RECONCILIATION
12/12/12-WED MASS AND OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SUCCOR NOVENA 7:00PM
15/12/12-SAT MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:00PM16/12/12-SUN MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 5:30PM CAROLS – 'THE GLORY OF 7:00PM CHRISTMAS' IN THE BIG HALL17/12/12-MON MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:30PM18/12/12-TUES MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:30PM19/12/12-WED MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA/ 8:00PM OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SUCCOR NOVENA20/12/12-THU MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:30PM21/12/12-FRI MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:30PM22/12/12-SAT MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:00PM23/12/12-SUN MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 5:30PM24/12/12 -MON CHILDREN'S MASS 6:30PM YOUTH MASS 8:00PM CAROLS BEFORE MASS 11:00PM MIDNIGHT MASS 12:00AM25/12/12-TUES MASS 8:15AM MASS 9:30AM MASS 11:00AM
NO EVENING MASS
'THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS' – NATIVITY PLAYCALLING ALL CHILDREN 4 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE. YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIVITY PLAY AT THE CAROLS NIGHT TO BE HELD ON 16 DECEMBER IN THE BIG HALL. MUMS/DADS PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILDREN FOR A PRACTICE ON 10 DECEMBER AT 7:00PM IN THE BIG HALL.
ROSTERS - ROSTERS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY MASSES ARE NOW UP IN THE FOYER. PLEASE NOMINATE THE MASS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MINISTER TO.
EVANGELIUM SUMMER SCHOOL25-28 January 2013 * Melbourne
www.evangeliumsummerschool.comSet in the heart of Melbourne, the Evangelium Summer School is an initiative for the Year of Faith. Designed specifically for young people 18-30yo, this Summer School will help you explore some key teachings of the Catholic faith as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These are the Accommodation Options for the Evangelium Summer School: Single Room $180 and Twin Share $150 (Single Gender Only). First five receive a discount of $30. Brochure available on notice board. Please see Fr Richard for more information.
CHOIR PRACTICE IN PREPARATION FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS will commence on Monday 26th November at 7.30pm in the Church. All singers and musicians are invited to attend.
ALTAR SERVERS There will be a meeting of Altar Servers on Friday 14th December 2012 at 6 pm in the Church, and will conclude at 8.15 pm. It will consist of a practice, get together in the hall and we will finish with a pizza. This meeting is for current servers but also for those who wish to start serving.
With his Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei, Pope Benedict XVI declared a "Year of Faith" on October 11, 2012 and conclude on November 24, 2013.
October 11, 2012, the first day of the Year of Faith, is the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and also the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
During the Year of Faith, Catholics are asked to study and reflect on the documents of Vatican II and the catechism so that they may deepen their knowledge of the faith. In the Acts of the Apostles, we learn that God has opened the door of faith for the early Church. But did you know that God has opened the door of faith for each one us and he invites us to step through the threshold into a deeper relationship with him. The Year of Faith is an opportunity for every Catholic to turn towards Jesus Christ, encounter him in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and rediscover the Faith and Church. Copies are available at the church doors.
YEAR OF FAITH
An Evening for Ministers of Music
and Song
An invitation to all involved in the music ministry of St
Anthony's Parish - Musicians and singers, current and new.
WHEN: Wednesday, 12 December 2012 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pmWHERE: St Anthony's Gathering Space and Church facilitated by Dr Paul Taylor, Coordinator of Liturgy – Archbishops' Office *for Evangelisation. * Choosing Liturgical hymns: resources and strategies* Planning/Prioritising Mass Settings/Parts of the Mass/Ministerial Chants across the Liturgical Year* Organ accompaniment of Congregation and Cantor: Principles and Techniques* Music who we are, what are the issues and challenges?
BOOKINGS FOR 2013We are preparing the venue bookings for 2013. To book a place for regular meetings or for a setting date, you should contact Joseph at the Parish Centre as soon as possible.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MASS TIMES:31 DECEMBER - 7:00PM - THANKSGIVING MASS 1 JANUARY - SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD - 9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM
St. Anthony's Charismatic Prayer Group will celebrate a year end thanksgiving Mass on Monday 10 December 2012 in the Gathering Space at 8pm. Celebrant Rev. Fr. Richard Rosse. There will be supper after Mass. Please bring a plate to share. All welcome to join.
“Christmas is a special time for many families but for some it is difficult and never having enough to go around especially the children.Your generosity again this year might hold the key to making it really special and brighter for a lot of children and adults in our community who need it. I encourage you to make a positive difference and bring a smile to the faces of our children.Next week our Christmas tree will be set up in the foyer of the Church and I invite you to place a gift under the tree. These gifts will be collected by St Vincent de Paul who will then distribute them to the needy. The gifts should be NEW toys and/or clothes and non-perishable food items. Over the years you have shown tremendous support and for this I say 'thank you'
Fr Arsenio
Christmas is a time of giving
Play Group - Mondays from 9.30 - 11.30am in the Small Hall Legion of Mary meet in the Gathering Space at 4.30 pm on Mondays. Charismatic Prayer Group meet in the Small Hall every Monday at 8.00pm. All are welcome. Novena - Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help follows the 7.00pm Mass in the Church on Wednesdays. Italian Prayer Group meeting will be on Thursdays at 10.15am. Contact Lucy 9547 1671.
Divine Mercy Devotion every Friday 2.45 pm in the Church. El-Shaddai Multicultural Prayer Group meet every 1st Friday of the Month. Knitting Group meet in the Gathering Space every Friday from 10-12am. Sudanese Prayer Group meet every Friday evening at 6.30 in the Gathering Space. Legion of Mary meet at the Parish Centre at 10.15am on Saturdays. Sudanese Monthly Mass at 2.00pm in the Church every 3rd Sunday of the month. Friendly Hearts Group meeting 2nd & 4th Saturdays in the Gathering Space from 1-4pm.
THIS WEEK
A Special Welcome to New Parishioners to our Parish. Please enter your name and phone number in the Book in the Sacristy and a Parish Representative will visit to welcome you as soon as possible.
2013 COLUMBAN CALENDARS & CHRISTMAS CARDS ARE AVAILABLE
IN THE PIETY STALL.
† We pray in thanksgiving for Antonio Luppino, Olga Bartels, and those who
have died recently in the peace of Christ.
† We pray for all those whose anniversaries occur at about this time: Bill Lawson, Joe Gonsalvez, Thelma Galorio, Prudencio Vismanos, Mikolaj, Helena & Czeslaw Sawicki, Irene Tellis, Myrtle Fernandez, Ervin Miasis, Nigel Bartholomeusz, Romilda Garbaz, Vyvette Seneviratne .
† Please also pray for those who are sick especially Sidney Fernandez, Pamela Thomas, Sara Rupt Coleman, Kathryn Day, Tarra Petersen, Anton Francis, Shireen Parker, Sr Carmel Kalaw ofmi, Frank Muletta, Dorothy Brennan, Charuka Noel Amanasinghe, Marie Bernadette Salalila, Baby Tyesha Guer, Andy Erispe, Cecil Sasman, Pauline Muller, Jaimie, Lindsay Michel, Liam Erispe, Salma Parker, Frieda Fortuin, Sam Baron, Baby Abdulla, Pat Doll, Emiliana Dela Cruz, Bob & Jenny Franklin, Jean-Robert Migale, Marlene Albert, Bernie Saldanha, Sam Dimasi, Gary Day, Margaret Laverty, Ida Innarella, Mark Fraser, Rita Ephraums, Derick Fernandez, Elaine Davies, Patricia Falleiro, Veronica Varga, Mildred D’Souza, Tara Greco, Abo Smith, Magdaline Ghosh, Ramon Austria, Charlene Lauron, Antonio Sarlo, Joseph & Mildred Erispe, Giovanna Greco, Brendan Adams, Kath Malone, Molly Maguire, Leo O’Neill, Rita Briggs, Paul Camilleri, Mario Tizio, Melissa Haidar, Pat Turner, Jordan Whitewood-Neal, Dean Whitewood-Neal, Tracy Hili, Brittany Charalambous, Blake Hayes, Samantha Adams, Floryse and Herman Ass.
Lord, Hear Our Prayer!
SPECIAL COLLECTIONMELBOURNE OVERSEAS MISSION
THIS WEEKEND 8/9 DECEMBER 2012As we prepare for the celebration of the coming of
Christ, let us remember those who are still waiting to hear the GOOD NEWS!
Your gift assists: improving health, nutrition, hygiene, and family life; providing food, clothing, blankets and medical supplies; development of self help and self reliance; education in primary, secondary, adult and youth activities; promotion of agriculture and cattle schemes; provision and training of Lay Helpers. Tax deductibility receipt - available for donations of $2.00 and over.
Wednesday Friends’ Christmas Break up Lunch will be at Village Green on Thursday 13th December 2012. Cost of Lunch for senior: $13, non-senior: $24, plus $2 for bus. No Kris Kringle gift. You can donate $5 to the poor in India (Madras). Please gather together in the Gathering Space at 10.30am for the bus. (Lunch: 12 noon)
COME JOIN IN CELEBRATING OUR ANNUAL CAROL SINGING “THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS”
JOIN IN SINGING YOUR FAVORITE CAROLS AND BE ENTERTAINED BY SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS BY VARIOUS GROUPS AND A NATIVITY PLAY BY THE
CHILDREN OF ST ANTHONY'S. ALL ARE WELCOMEDATE: 16 DECEMBER - TIME: 7:00 PM
PLACE: ST ANTHONY'S BIG HALL.
ST ANTHONY'S CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER 2012
11/12/12-TUES PENITENTIAL SERVICE 7:30PM PRIESTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL RECONCILIATION
12/12/12-WED MASS AND OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SUCCOR NOVENA 7:00PM
15/12/12-SAT MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:00PM16/12/12-SUN MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 5:30PM CAROLS – 'THE GLORY OF 7:00PM CHRISTMAS' IN THE BIG HALL17/12/12-MON MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:30PM18/12/12-TUES MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:30PM19/12/12-WED MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA/ 8:00PM OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL SUCCOR NOVENA20/12/12-THU MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:30PM21/12/12-FRI MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:30PM22/12/12-SAT MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 7:00PM23/12/12-SUN MASS & CHRISTMAS NOVENA 5:30PM24/12/12 -MON CHILDREN'S MASS 6:30PM YOUTH MASS 8:00PM CAROLS BEFORE MASS 11:00PM MIDNIGHT MASS 12:00AM25/12/12-TUES MASS 8:15AM MASS 9:30AM MASS 11:00AM
NO EVENING MASS
'THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS' – NATIVITY PLAYCALLING ALL CHILDREN 4 TO 14 YEARS OF AGE. YOU ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIVITY PLAY AT THE CAROLS NIGHT TO BE HELD ON 16 DECEMBER IN THE BIG HALL. MUMS/DADS PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILDREN FOR A PRACTICE ON 10 DECEMBER AT 7:00PM IN THE BIG HALL.
ROSTERS - ROSTERS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY MASSES ARE NOW UP IN THE FOYER. PLEASE NOMINATE THE MASS YOU WOULD LIKE TO MINISTER TO.
EVANGELIUM SUMMER SCHOOL25-28 January 2013 * Melbourne
www.evangeliumsummerschool.comSet in the heart of Melbourne, the Evangelium Summer School is an initiative for the Year of Faith. Designed specifically for young people 18-30yo, this Summer School will help you explore some key teachings of the Catholic faith as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. These are the Accommodation Options for the Evangelium Summer School: Single Room $180 and Twin Share $150 (Single Gender Only). First five receive a discount of $30. Brochure available on notice board. Please see Fr Richard for more information.
CHOIR PRACTICE IN PREPARATION FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS will commence on Monday 26th November at 7.30pm in the Church. All singers and musicians are invited to attend.
ALTAR SERVERS There will be a meeting of Altar Servers on Friday 14th December 2012 at 6 pm in the Church, and will conclude at 8.15 pm. It will consist of a practice, get together in the hall and we will finish with a pizza. This meeting is for current servers but also for those who wish to start serving.
With his Apostolic Letter Porta Fidei, Pope Benedict XVI declared a "Year of Faith" on October 11, 2012 and conclude on November 24, 2013.
October 11, 2012, the first day of the Year of Faith, is the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) and also the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
During the Year of Faith, Catholics are asked to study and reflect on the documents of Vatican II and the catechism so that they may deepen their knowledge of the faith. In the Acts of the Apostles, we learn that God has opened the door of faith for the early Church. But did you know that God has opened the door of faith for each one us and he invites us to step through the threshold into a deeper relationship with him. The Year of Faith is an opportunity for every Catholic to turn towards Jesus Christ, encounter him in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist and rediscover the Faith and Church. Copies are available at the church doors.
YEAR OF FAITH
An Evening for Ministers of Music
and Song
An invitation to all involved in the music ministry of St
Anthony's Parish - Musicians and singers, current and new.
WHEN: Wednesday, 12 December 2012 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pmWHERE: St Anthony's Gathering Space and Church facilitated by Dr Paul Taylor, Coordinator of Liturgy – Archbishops' Office *for Evangelisation. * Choosing Liturgical hymns: resources and strategies* Planning/Prioritising Mass Settings/Parts of the Mass/Ministerial Chants across the Liturgical Year* Organ accompaniment of Congregation and Cantor: Principles and Techniques* Music who we are, what are the issues and challenges?
BOOKINGS FOR 2013We are preparing the venue bookings for 2013. To book a place for regular meetings or for a setting date, you should contact Joseph at the Parish Centre as soon as possible.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING MASS TIMES:31 DECEMBER - 7:00PM - THANKSGIVING MASS 1 JANUARY - SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE MOTHER OF GOD - 9:30 AM AND 11:00 AM
St. Anthony's Charismatic Prayer Group will celebrate a year end thanksgiving Mass on Monday 10 December 2012 in the Gathering Space at 8pm. Celebrant Rev. Fr. Richard Rosse. There will be supper after Mass. Please bring a plate to share. All welcome to join.
“Christmas is a special time for many families but for some it is difficult and never having enough to go around especially the children.Your generosity again this year might hold the key to making it really special and brighter for a lot of children and adults in our community who need it. I encourage you to make a positive difference and bring a smile to the faces of our children.Next week our Christmas tree will be set up in the foyer of the Church and I invite you to place a gift under the tree. These gifts will be collected by St Vincent de Paul who will then distribute them to the needy. The gifts should be NEW toys and/or clothes and non-perishable food items. Over the years you have shown tremendous support and for this I say 'thank you'
Fr Arsenio
Christmas is a time of giving
First Reading: Baruch 5:1-9
A reading from the prophet Baruch
Jerusalem, take off your dress of sorrow and distress,put on the beauty of the glory of God for ever,wrap the cloak of the integrity of God around you,put the diadem of the glory of the Eternal on your head:since God means to show your splendour to every nation under heaven,since the name God gives you for ever will be,‘Peace through integrity, and honour through devotedness’.Arise, Jerusalem, stand on the heightsand turn your eyes to the east:see your sons reassembled from west and eastat the command of the Holy One, jubilant that God has remembered them.Though they left you on foot,with enemies for an escort,now God brings them back to youlike royal princes carried back in glory.For God has decreed the flatteningof each high mountain, of the everlasting hills,the filling of the valleys to make the ground levelso that Israel can walk in safety under the glory of God.And the forests and every fragrant tree will provide shade for Israel at the command of God;for God will guide Israel in joy by the light of his glory with his mercy and integrity for escort.
The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm: Ps 125
R. The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
When the Lord delivered Zion from bondage,it seemed like a dream.Then was our mouth filled with laughter,on our lips there were songs. R.
The heathens themselves said: ‘What marvels the Lord worked for them!’What marvels the Lord worked for us!Indeed we were glad. R.
Deliver us, O Lord, from our bondageas streams in dry land.Those who are sowing in tearswill sing when they reap. R.
They go out, they go out, full of tearscarrying seed for the sowing:they come back, they come back, full of song,carrying their sheaves. R.
Second Reading: Philippians 1:3-6. 8-11
A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Philippians
Every time I pray for all of you, I pray with joy, remembering how you have helped to spread the Good News from the day you first heard it right up to the present. I am quite certain that the One who began this good work in you will see that it is finished when the Day of Christ Jesus comes. God knows how much I miss you all, loving you as Christ Jesus loves you. My prayer is that your love for each other may increase more and more and never stop improving your knowledge and deepening your perception so that you can always recognise what is best. This will help you to become pure and blameless, and prepare you for the Day of Christ, when you will reach the perfect goodness which Jesus Christ produces in us for the glory and praise of God. The word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
Gospel Acclamation: Luke 3:4. 6
Alleluia, alleluia!Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:all people shall see the salvation of God.Alleluia!
Gospel: Luke 3:1- 6
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
In the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar’s reign, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judaea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of the lands of Ituraea and Trachonitis, Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, during the pontificate of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah, in the wilderness. He went through the whole Jordan district proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the sayings of the prophet Isaiah:A voice cries in the wilderness:Prepare a way for the Lord, make his paths straight.Every valley will be filled in,every mountain and hill be laid low,winding ways will be straightenedand rough roads made smooth.And all mankind shall see the salvation of God.
The Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
LITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORDLITURGY OF THE WORD
