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1.听听听 O come, all ye faithful,

joyful and triumphant.

O come ye, O come ye

to Bethlehem;

Come and behold him,

born the king of angels:

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Refrain:

O come, let us adore him,

O come, let us adore him,

O come, let us adore him,

Christ the Lord.

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2.听听听 God of God,

light of light,

lo! he abhors not

the virgin鈥檚 womb;

very God, begotten not created:听听 Refrain

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3.听 Sing, choirs of angels,

sing in exultation,

sing all ye citizens of heaven above;

glory to God in the highest:听听 Refrain

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4.听 Yea, Lord, we greet thee,

born this happy morning,

Jesu, to thee be glory given;

word of the Father,

now in flesh appearing:听听听听听听听听听听听 Refrain

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Attributed to: John F. Wade (1711-86)

tr. Frederick Oakeley (1802-80)

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Introduction and Welcome

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The Bishop: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Amen.

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The Bishop: Peace be with you.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 And with your spirit.

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The Bishop:

Whether you are with us here in Leeds Cathedral or one of those listening tonight, I warmly welcome you to join with our Diocesan Family in this, the First Mass of Christmas. Let us now prepare ourselves to welcome the Christ Child into our homes and into our hearts, and to face the coming year with renewed faith, hope and love.听

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Penitential Act听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听

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The Bishop: Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins,

and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

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All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 I confess to almighty God

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 and to you, my brothers and sisters,

that I have greatly sinned,

in my thoughts and in my words,

in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,

And, striking their breast, they say:

through my fault, through my fault,

through my most grievous fault;

therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,

all the Angels and Saints,

and you, my brothers and sisters,

to pray for me to the Lord our God.

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The Bishop: May blessed Mary, ever virgin,

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 the holy apostles Peter and Paul,

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 and all the saints

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 assist you with their merits and prayers.

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 May the almighty and merciful Lord forgive you

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 and free you from all your sins.

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 May he help you persevere in fruitful penance,

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 good example, and sincere charity,

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 and lead you to everlasting life.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Amen.

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Kyrie听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听 听听听 听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听Missa VIII

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Gloria听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听听听听Missa brevis in C, 鈥楽patzenmesse鈥�

W.A.Mozart (1759-1791)

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Collect

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The Bishop: Let us pray.

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O God, who have made this most sacred night

radiant with the splendour of the true light,

grant, we pray, that we, who have known

the mysteries of his light on earth,

may also delight in his gladness in heaven.

Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever.

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All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Amen.

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The Liturgy of the Word

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First Reading

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A reading from the Prophet Isaiah听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听 9:2-7

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The people who walked in darkness

have seen a great light;

those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,

on them has light shone.

You have multiplied the nation;

you have increased its joy;

they rejoice before you

as with joy at the harvest,

as they are glad when they divide the spoil.

For the yoke of his burden,

and the staff for his shoulder,

the rod of his oppressor,

you have broken as on the day of Midian.

For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult

and every garment rolled in blood

will be burned as fuel for the fire.

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given;

and the government shall be upon his shoulder,

and his name shall be called

Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of his government and of peace,

there will be no end

on the throne of David and over his kingdom,

to establish it and to uphold it

with justice and with righteousness

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Reader:听听听听听听听听 The word of the Lord.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm听听听听听 听听听 Ps. 95:1-3, 11-13.听 R/. Lk 2:11

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All repeat the Response:

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Today a Saviour has been born to us; who is Christ the Lord.

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Choir:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 O sing a new song to the Lord;

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 sing to the Lord, all the earth.

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 O sing to the Lord; bless his name.

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All sing:听听听 Today a Saviour has been born to us; who is Christ the Lord.

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Choir:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Proclaim his salvation day by day.

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Tell among the nations his glory,

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 and his wonders among all the peoples.

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All sing:听听听 Today a Saviour has been born to us; who is Christ the Lord.

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Choir:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad;

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 let the sea and all within it thunder praise.

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Let the field and all it bears rejoice.

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All sing:听听听 Today a Saviour has been born to us; who is Christ the Lord.

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Choir:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Then will all the trees of the wood shout for joy

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 at the presence of the Lord, for he comes,

听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 he comes to judge the earth.

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All sing:听听听 Today a Saviour has been born to us; who is Christ the Lord.

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Choir:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 He will judge the world with justice;

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All sing:听听听 Today a Saviour has been born to us; who is Christ the Lord.

Second Reading Read

听 A reading from the letter of St. Paul to Titus听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 2:11-14

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Beloved: The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness, and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

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All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Thanks be to God.

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The choir sings: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

All repeat: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

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I bring you news of great joy:

For unto us is born this day a saviour; Christ the Lord.

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All repeat: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

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Gospel

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Deacon:听听听听听听听听 The Lord be with you.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 And with your spirit.

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All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Glory to you, O Lord.

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

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And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, 鈥楩ear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.鈥� And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

鈥楪lory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!鈥�

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Deacon:听听听听听听听听 The Gospel of the Lord.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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A little earlier this evening, Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of Christmas Night in Rome and solemnly opened the Holy Door of St Peter鈥檚 Basilica: the door opened only for a Jubilee Year. In doing so, the Church now begins a Holy Year of Jubilee under the spiritual theme of 鈥楶ilgrims of Hope鈥�.

How urgently our world needs that message of hope! Conflicts and wars rage in Ukraine, the Middle East, Africa鈥檚 Sahel region and in numerous other territories. People in our own country and across the world are suffering from the effects of poverty and the degradation of the environment. Even where violent battles and hardships do not dominate the life of a nation鈥檚 population, there are constant struggles being fought to win minds and hearts to uphold the dignity and value of human life, from the moment of conception to its natural end. In all life鈥檚 difficulties, where do we look for hope? In all these troubles, where can we seek joy?

In the first reading, we heard the words of the prophet Isaiah proclaiming this message: 鈥淭he people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy鈥�.

And, in the second reading from the Letter to Titus, we heard of: 鈥渨aiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ.鈥�

In the reading from St Luke鈥檚 Gospel too, we listened to the angel proclaim to the shepherds: 鈥溾�楩ear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.鈥�

Hope and joy! This is the message and gift of Christmas! In the Church鈥檚 liturgical year, hope and joy are expressed most fully at Easter when we celebrate the resurrection of Christ from the dead. But they shine forth first in the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord, in Christ鈥檚 birth, at Christmas 鈥� tonight!

What is this hope we celebrate at Christmas? Is it optimism? No, optimism is the belief that things will keep getting better, even when there is no reason to believe so. Optimism may be helpful for maintaining a positive outlook, but it offers little else. Christian hope is different, it is not just wishful thinking; rather, it is a firm trust in the assurance of God鈥檚 promise to save us and the belief that we can participate in God鈥檚 faithful action in the world. Christian hope does not try to assure us that things will get better but that, in the end, with God, all shall be well.

What is this joy we celebrate at Christmas? Is it having fun? No, it is not the same. Christian joy is far from just simple fun. It is much deeper than a fleeting happiness. It is much more than physical or psychological pleasure, or a sense of well-being. Christian joy is a gift. It flows from faith and the certainty that Jesus Christ is the God who is with us, who has become flesh for our sake, who has come to save us. Joy is a gift from God. It does not come from the things around us but fills us from within. It is the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Christmas reminds us that we were created by God for hope, not despair; for joy, not fear, and that the Lord Jesus Christ is the reason for our hope and the fountain of our joy. The greatest Christmas gift then, is not one which we can give but only one which we can receive 鈥� the gift of faith - a gift of God鈥檚 Holy Spirit, a faith which fills us with an unwavering hope and a lasting joy.

Let us make the birth of 鈥淐hrist the Lord鈥� and the faith that God is with us, the focus of our celebrations this Christmas. Let us commemorate once again the moment when a great light shone in the deepest darkness and hope triumphed. Let us bring to mind again the news of great joy which is offered to all people, 鈥淭oday a Saviour has been born to us; who is Christ the Lord鈥�. These sacred truths will give real hope to our festivities and genuine depth to our joy. This will make us true 鈥楶ilgrims of Hope鈥� and heralds of great joy.

My dear brothers and sisters: on this Christmas night, may the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ fill your hearts with steadfast hope and unwavering joy. May He, the Saviour born for us today, bless you and your loved ones this Christmas and always. Amen

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Credo in unum Deum,

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Patrem omnipot茅ntem, factorem c忙li et terr忙, visib铆lium 贸mnium et invisib铆lium.

Et in unum D贸minum Iesum Christum,听 F铆lium De-i听 uni-g茅ni-tum.

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Et ex Patre natum, ante 贸mnia s忙cula.

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G茅nitum, non factum, consubstanti谩lem Patri: per quem 贸mnia facta sunt.

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听听 Et resurr茅xit t茅rtia die, sec煤ndum Script煤ras.

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听听 Et incarn谩tus est de Sp铆ritu Sancto ex Mar铆a V铆rgine, et homo factus est.

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Cru-ci-f铆x-us 茅-ti-am听听 pro no-bis听听听 sub P贸nti-o Pil谩to;听听 passus et se-p煤l-tus est.

Et听 as-c茅n-dit听 in c忙-lum,听听 听听sedet ad 听听d茅xteram Pa-tris.

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听听听 Et 铆terum vent煤rus est cum gl贸ria, iudic谩re vivos et m贸rtuos, cuius regni non erit finis.

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听听听听 Et in Sp铆ritum Sanctum, D贸minum听 et vivific谩ntem: Qui 听ex 听Patre 听 proc茅dit.

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Qui cum Patre et F铆lio simul ador谩tur, et conglorific谩tur: qui loc煤tus est per Proph茅tas.

听听 Et unam,听 sanctam,听 cath贸licam听 et听 apost贸licam听 Eccl茅siam.

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Conf铆teor unum bapt铆sma in remissi贸nem peccatorum.

Et expecto听听 resurrectionem听听 mortuorum,

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Prayer of the Faithful

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The Bishop introduces the Prayer at the Chair (top centre of the

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The Bishop: Brothers and Sisters, this is the night when the goodness and kindness of God our Saviour appeared.听 Let us lift up our prayers to the Father of Our Lord Jesus Christ, for the Church and the whole world.

Intercessions

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For the Holy Church of God, especially for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and for Bishop Marcus:听 may she be attentive to the needs of all, sharing their grief and pain, their joy and hope, and so faithfully bring all people the Good News that the Saviour has been given to us.

Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

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For peace in the world:听 may the celebration of the birth of the King of Peace give courage to those in government and positions of leadership to work tirelessly for just peace between all peoples of the world.

Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

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For the needs of human life:听 may believers and all people of goodwill be inspired and strengthened by the celebration of Jesus鈥� birth to respect the dignity of all human life.

Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

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For those who are sick and suffering:听 by placing their trust in the Lord, may they find strength and hope in the Saviour; and for those who have died recently, and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time:听 may they be forgiven their sins and come to rejoice together in the fullness of joy in the company of the redeemed.

Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

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The Bishop听 Receive, we ask, O Lord,

the prayers of your Church,

which today contemplates and adores Christ your Son,

born of the Virgin Mary and made man for our salvation.听

Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

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The Liturgy of the Eucharist

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Preparation of the Gifts

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The choir sings:听 Sussex Carol, arr. Philip Ledger (1937-2012)

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1.听听 O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light;

The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

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2.听听 O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth,

And praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth;

For Christ is born of Mary; and, gathered all above,

While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wond鈥檙ing love.

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4.听听 O holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray;

Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell:

O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!

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Phillips Brooks (1835-93)

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The Bishop: Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours

may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

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All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

for the praise and glory of his name,

for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

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Prayer over the Offerings

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The Bishop: May the oblation of this day鈥檚 feast

be pleasing to you, O Lord, we pray,

that through this most holy exchange

we may be found in the likeness of Christ,

in whom our nature is united to you.

Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

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For in the mystery of the Word made flesh a new light of your glory has shone upon the eyes of our mind, so that, as we recognise in him God made visible, we may be caught up through him in love of things invisible.

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The Bishop: To you, therefore, most merciful Father,

we make humble prayer and petition

through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord:

that you accept and bless 鉁� these gifts, these offerings,

these holy and unblemished sacrifices,

which we offer you firstly for your holy catholic Church.

Be pleased to grant her peace, to guard,

unite and govern her throughout the whole world,

together with your servant Francis our Pope

and me your unworthy servant,

and all those who, holding to the truth,

hand on the catholic and apostolic faith.

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(Very brief pause for private prayer)

听听 and all gathered here,

whose faith and devotion are known to you.

For them, we offer you this sacrifice of praise

or they offer it for themselves

and all who are dear to them:

for the redemption of their souls,

in hope of health and well-being,

and paying their homage to you,

the eternal God, living and true.

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Celebrating the most sacred night

on which blessed Mary the immaculate virgin

brought forth the Saviour for this world,

and in communion with those whose memory we venerate,

especially the glorious ever-Virgin Mary,

Mother of our God and Lord, Jesus Christ,

and blessed Joseph, her Spouse,

your blessed Apostles and Martyrs,

Peter and Paul, Andrew,

James, John,

Thomas, James, Philip,

Bartholomew, Matthew,

Simon and Jude;

Linus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus,

Cornelius, Cyprian,

Lawrence, Chrysogonus,

John and Paul,

Cosmas and Damian

and all your Saints;

we ask that through their merits and prayers,

in all things we may be defended

by your protecting help.

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The Bishop: Therefore, Lord, we pray:

graciously accept this oblation of our service,

that of your whole family;

order our days in your peace,

and command that we be delivered from eternal damnation

and counted among the flock of those you have chosen.

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to bless, acknowledge,

and approve this offering in every respect;

make it spiritual and acceptable,

so that it may become for us

the Body and Blood of your most beloved Son,

our Lord Jesus Christ.

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On the day before he was to suffer,

he took bread in his holy and venerable hands,

and with eyes raised to heaven

to you, O God, his almighty Father,

giving you thanks, he said the blessing,

broke the bread

and gave it to his disciples, saying:

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Take this, all of you, and eat of it,

for this is my Body,

which will be given up for you.

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he took this precious chalice

in his holy and venerable hands,

and once more giving you thanks, he said the blessing

and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying:

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for this is the chalice of my Blood,

the Blood of the new and eternal covenant,

which will be poured out for you and for many

for the forgiveness of sins.

Do this in memory of me.

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Therefore, O Lord,

as we celebrate the memorial of the blessed Passion,

the Resurrection from the dead,

and the glorious Ascension into heaven

of Christ, your Son, our Lord,

we, your servants and your holy people,

offer to your glorious majesty

from the gifts that you have given us,

this pure victim,

this holy victim,

this spotless victim,

the holy Bread of eternal life

and the Chalice of everlasting salvation.

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with a serene and kindly countenance,

and to accept them,

as once you were pleased to accept

the gifts of your servant Abel the just,

the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith,

and the offering of your high priest Melchizedek,

a holy sacrifice, a spotless victim.

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command that these gifts be borne

by the hands of your holy Angel

to your altar on high in the sight of your divine majesty,

so that all of us, who through this participation at the altar receive the most holy Body and Blood of your Son,

may be filled with every grace and heavenly blessing.

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who have gone before us with the sign of faith

and rest in the sleep of peace.

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Grant them, O Lord, we pray,

and all who sleep in Christ,

a place of refreshment, light and peace.

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To us, also, your servants, who, though sinners,

hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant some share

and fellowship with your holy Apostles and Martyrs:

with John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas,

Ignatius, Alexander,

Marcellinus, Peter,

Felicity, Perpetua,

Agatha, Lucy, Agnes,

Cecilia, Anastasia

and all your Saints;

admit us, we beseech you,

into their company,

not weighing our merits,

but granting us your pardon,

through Christ our Lord.

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you continue to make all these good things, O Lord;

you sanctify them, fill them with life,

bless them, and bestow them upon us.

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O God, almighty Father,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

all glory and honour is yours,

for ever and ever.

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The Communion Rite

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The Bishop: Praeceptis salutaribus moniti, et divina institutione formati, audemus dicere:

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The Bishop: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil

graciously grant peace in our days,

that, by the help of your mercy,

we may be always free from sin

and safe from all distress,

as we await the blessed hope

and the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

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now and for ever.

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The Bishop: Lord Jesus Christ,

who said to your Apostles:

Peace I leave you, my peace I give you,

look not on our sins,

but on the faith of your Church,

and graciously grant her peace and unity

in accordance with your will.

Who live and reign for ever and ever.

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The Bishop: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

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The Bishop: Behold the Lamb of God,

behold him who takes away the sins of the world.听

Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,

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Holy Communion

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Magnificat, Andrew Carter

A Tender Shoot, Kerensa Briggs

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Please join in the following carol:

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1.听听听听听听听 Silent night! Holy night!听
All is calm, all is bright听
'round yon virgin mother and child;
holy infant, so tender and mild:
sleep in heavenly peace,听
sleep in heavenly peace.听

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Son of God, love's pure light,
radiant beams from thy holy face,
with the dawn of redeeming grace:
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,听
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.

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Prayer after Communion

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The Bishop: Grant us, we pray, O Lord our God,

that we, who are gladdened by participation

in the feast of our Redeemer鈥檚 Nativity,

may through an honourable way of life

become worthy of union with him.

Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Amen.

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The Apostolic Blessing

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The Bishop: The Lord be with you.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 And with your spirit.

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The Bishop: May the God of infinite goodness,

who by the Incarnation of his Son

has driven darkness from the world

and by that glorious Birth has illumined this most holy night,

drive far from you the darkness of vice

and illumine your hearts with the light of virtue.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Amen.

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The Bishop: May God, who willed that the great joy

of his Son鈥檚 saving Birth

be announced to shepherds by the Angel,

fill your minds with the gladness he gives and

make you heralds of his Gospel.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Amen.

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The Bishop: And may God, who by the Incarnation

brought together the earthly and heavenly realm,

fill you with the gift of his peace and favour

and make you sharers with the Church in heaven.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Amen.

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The Bishop: Through the intercession of the blessed apostles Peter and Paul,

may almighty God bless you,

the Father 鉁�, and the Son, 鉁� and the Holy鉁燬pirit.

All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Amen.

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All:听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听 Thanks be to God.

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Glory to the new-born King;

Peace on earth and mercy mild,

God and sinners reconciled:

Joyful all ye nations rise,

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With th鈥檃ngelic host proclaim,

Christ is born in Bethlehem.

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Hark! the herald angels sing

Glory to the new-born King.

2. Christ, by highest heaven adored

Christ the everlasting Lord,

Late in time behold him come,

Offspring of a virgin鈥檚 womb:

Veiled in flesh the God-head see,

Hail th鈥檌ncarnate Deity!

Pleased as man with man to dwell

Jesus, our Emmanuel.听 Refrain

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Hail the Sun of Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings

Ris鈥檔 with healing in his wings;

Mild he lays his glory by,

Born that man no more may die,

Born to raise the sons of earth,

Born to give them second birth.听 Refrain

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F Mendelssohn; Charles Wesley

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