PENTECOST VIGIL MASS

GENERAL MONITION
Entrance Song: Shout with Joy
GREETING OF THE PRESIDENT
Almighty God, may the splendor of your Glory shine upon us and may the Holy Spirit,
Light from Light, strengthen the hearts of those who have been regenerated by your
grace,Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your son who lives with you in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, One God forever and ever.
Assembly: AMEN.
INVOCATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT- Oh Lord Senfort…
1st reading: Gen. 1:1-9
Song: Beside the Rivers of Babylon
Prayer:
Almighty and Eternal God, you have wished us to celebrate the Paschal Mystery for fifty
days, renew among us the marvels of Pentecost so that the people that are divided by hatred and
sin may be gathered together by your Spirit and, once united, may confess Your Name in the
diversity of their tongues, through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Assembly: AMEN.
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2 Reading: Exodus 19:3-8a, 16-20b
Song: Shema Israel
Prayer:
O God, in order to illumine the mystery of Christ with the light of the Old Covenant, you
manifested yourself in the glow of mount Sinai as the image of the Spirit poured out on your
Church and you granted liberty to the people of Israel as the sign of the New Covenant you
sealed in the blood of your son, grant this your family that as it brings these Paschal feasts to a
close it be strengthened in its faith and regenerated by your Holy Spirit, through our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Assembly: AMEN.
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3 Reading: Ez 37:1-14
Song: I lift My Eyes to the Mountains
Prayer:
Almighty and Eternal God, the world’s only hope, by the voice of the prophets of old,
you foretold the mysteries of the present time. Heed the desires of your people and grant that our
faithful advance in virtue under the inspiration of your grace, through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Assembly: AMEN.
4th Reading: Romans 8:22-27
Song: The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me
Prayer:
Father of love, by pouring out on your Spirit on all flesh, you guide your Church every
moment and grant her what she needs; pour out the Same Spirit in our times also that your sons
and daughters may truly become a prophetic people in the world and thus whoever involves the
Name of your Son may attain salvation, through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Assembly: AMEN.
Prayer of the MASS
Glory be to our God in the Highest (song)
Prayer:
O God, by glorifying Jesus your Son and by sending the Holy Spirit, you have opened to
us the doors of your kingdom. By receiving so great a gift, may we be moved to greater
dedication to your service and to a more faithful profession of our faith, through Our Lord Jesus
Christ. Amen.
5th Reading: Acts 2:1-11
Song: Pentecost
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6 Reading: 1 Cor. 12:3-7
Intro Gospel
General Acclamation:

Song: Alleluia. Come, Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them, te
fire of your love.

Gospel

Sharing

Homily

Prayers of the Faithful

Kiss of Peace

Song: Jerusalem Rebuilt Again

Rite of the Eucharist

Prayer over the gifts:

Lord, send your Spirit on these gifts and through them help the Church you love
to show your salvation to all the world, through Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Assembly: AMEN.

Prayer after Communion:

Lord, through this Eucharist, send the Holy Spirit into our hearts to keep us
always in your love, through Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Assembly: AMEN.

Final Song: Go and Announce to my Brothers/ Take me to heaven/ Give thanks to the Lord

 During communion, “Abba Father” may also be sung.

Jerusalem, Rebuilt again/ Come Lord Jesus.