ADVENT EVENING PRAYER

WEEK III – Dec 17

Amy Pringer (Cantor)
Karen Kramer (Cantor)
Maddie Arnold (Vocalist and Flutist)
Sue Arnold (Guitarist)
PRELUDES: Be Born in Me
Lo, How a Rose E’re Blooming
Maranatha

INVITATORY: Recited – Page 3

GATHERING: O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Page 127

ANTIPHON I: (Led by Cantors, then all repeat)

Our Lord will come to claim his glorious throne
in the assembly of the princes.

PSALM I: Psalm 110 (Led by Cantors)

Psalm Prayer: Presider

Father, we ask you to give us victory and peace.
In Jesus Christ, our Lord and King, we are already seated
at your right hand. We look forward to praising you
in the fellowship of all your saints in our heavenly homeland.
AMEN

(Repeat Sung Antiphon I after Psalm Prayer)

ANTIPHON II: (Led by Cantors, then all repeat)

Let the mountains break out with joy and the hills with answering gladness
for the world’s true light, the Lord, comes with power and might.

PSALM II: Psalm 111

Psalm Prayer: Presider

Merciful and gentle Lord,
you are the crowning glory of all the saints.
Give us, your children, the gift of obedience
which is the beginning of wisdom,
so that we may do what you command and be filled with your mercy.
AMEN.

(Repeat antiphon II after Psalm Prayer)

ANTIPHON III: (Recited by Presider, then all repeat)
Let us live in holiness and love as we patiently await our blessed hope,
the coming of our Savior.

CANTICLE: The Wedding of the Lamb

(Recited - alternating sides)

Alleluia, Salvation, glory and power to our God, His judgement are honest
and true, alleluia

Alleluia, Sing praise to our God, all you His servants, all who worship Him
reverently, great and small, alleluia.

Alleluia, The Lord, our all-powerful God is King, let us rejoice, sing praise
and give Him glory, alleluia.

Alleluia, The wedding feast of the Lamb has begun, and His bride
is
prepared to welcome Him, alleluia.

(Repeat antiphon III after Canticle)

READING: (Lector) Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it, again. Rejoice!

Everyone should see how unselfish you are. The Lord is near.
Dismiss all anxiety from your minds.
Present your needs to God in every form of prayer and in petitions full of gratitude.
Then God’s own peace, which is beyond all understanding, will stand guard over your
hearts and minds, in Christ Jesus.

The Word of the Lord.

RESPONSORY:

Lector: Lord, show us your mercy and love.

All: Lord, show us your mercy and love.

Lector: And grant us your salvation,

All: your mercy and love.

Lector: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
All: Lord, show us your mercy and love.

HOMILY: Presider (Please be Seated)

ANTIPHON (Recited by Presider, then all repeat)

 Wisdom, O holy word of God, you govern all creation with your strong
yet tender care. Come and show your people the way to salvation.

MAGNIFICAT: Luke 1: 46-55 Magnificat Page 37

(Repeat Antiphon)

INTERCESSIONS:

Presider: To Jesus Christ, our Redeemer, the way, the truth and the life, let us make our humble
prayer:

Lector: Son of the Most High, your coming was announced to the Virgin Mary by Gabriel-
All: Come and rule over your people forever.

Lector: Holy One of God, in your presence John the Baptist leapt in Elizabeth’s womb-
All: Bring the joy of salvation to all the earth.

Lector: Jesus the Savior, the angel revealed your name to Joseph, the just man-
All: Come and save your people from their sins.

Lector: Light of the world for whom Simeon and all the just waited-
All: Come and comfort us.

Lector: O Rising Sun that never sets, Zechariah foretold that you would visit us from above,
All: Come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

OUR FATHER: Introduced by Presider (Sung)

CLOSING PRAYER: Presider

Lord God, may we, your people,

who look forward to the birthday of Christ
experience the joy of salvation
and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. AMEN.

BLESSING: Presider

DISMISSAL: Presider

CLOSING HYMN: O Come, Divine Messiah - Page 125