THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

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SAINT GERALD CHURCH

THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD

9 January 2021 5 pm INTRODUCTORY RITES

PROCESSIONAL HYMN ____________________________ RIVER OF GLORY

Refrain: River of glory, springs of our birth, flood of God's riches poured on the earth.

We are born from the darkness and clothed in the light! We are bathed in the glory of God!

1. Fountain of mercy, grace flowing free,

streams of salvation, spilling with love from a tree!

2. Here there is haven, healing and health, joy for the asking, love in abundance of wealth!

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LITURGY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING _________________________________ Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7

Thus says the LORD: Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit; he shall bring forth justice to the nations, not crying out, not shouting, not making his voice heard in the street. a bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench, until he establishes justice on the earth; the coastlands will wait for his teaching. I, the LORD, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand; I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.

RESPONSORIAL PSALM ________________________ Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6

R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

God indeed is my savior I am confident and unafraid.

My strength and my courage is the LORD, and he has been my savior. With joy you will draw water at the fountain of salvation.

Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name; among the nations make known his deeds, proclaim how exalted is his name.

Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement; let this be known throughout all the earth. Shout with exultation, O city of Zion, for great in your midst

is the Holy One of Israel!

SECOND READING ________________________ Acts of the Apostles 10:34-38

Peter proceeded to speak to those gathered in the house of Cornelius, saying: “In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. You know the word that he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all, what has happened all over Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached, how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good and healing all those oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION _________________________________ Luke 3:16 John said: One mightier than I is coming;

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GOSPEL ____________________________________________ Mark 1:7-11

This is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I

am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you

with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” It happened in those days that

Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John. On

coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a

dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens,

“You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.”

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PREPARATION OF GIFTS _______________________ COME TO THE WATER

1. O let all who thirst, let them come to the water.

And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord: without money, without price. Why should you pay the price, except for the Lord?

2. And let all who seek, let them come to the water. And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord:

without money, without strife. Why should you spend your life, except for the Lord?

3. And let all who toil, let them come to the water. And let all who are weary, let them come to the Lord: all who labor, without rest. How can your soul find rest, except for the Lord?

4. And let all the poor, let them come to the water,

Bring the ones who are laden, bring them all to the Lord: bring the children without might. Easy the load and light: come to the Lord.

COMMUNION ANTIPHON______________________________ John 1: 32,34 Behold the One of whom John said:

I have seen and testified that this is the Son of God.

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COMMUNION HYMN _________________THE EYES AND HANDS OF CHRIST

Refrain: Where two or three are gathered in my name, love will be found, life will abound. By name we are called, from water we are sent: to become the eyes and hands of Christ.

1. One we become, no longer strangers. No longer empty or frail.

Filled with the Spirit, ev'ry hunger satisfied. Christ is the center of our lives.

2. One in the Spirit, one in the Lord. One in the breaking of the bread.

Life-giving witness of our dying and new life, held by the promise in our hands.

3. Not what we are, but what we become. Not what we say, but what we do. Living the challenge as the bearers of light. We are the eyes and hands of Christ.

A SPIRITUAL COMMUNION

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Blessed Sacrament.

I love You above all things and I desire You in my soul. Since I cannot now

receive You sacramentally,come at least spiritually into my heart.As

though You were already there,I embrace You and unite myself to You;

permit not that I should ever be separated from You. Amen.

CONCLUDING RITE BLESSING AND DISMISSAL

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen

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RECESSIONAL _______________________________ WE BELONG TO YOU

Refrain: We belong to you, O Lord of our longing, We belong to you. In our daily living, dying and rising We belong to you.

1. In the waters of your mercy, When the old becomes the new, Souls united in the myst'ry: We belong to you.

2. Filled with gifts and filled with goodness, Spirit breathing life into All who seek to find their purpose: We belong to you.

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