Author: Claudette

THE SOLEMN BEGINNING OF THE VIGIL
THE BLESSING OF THE FIRE and
PREPARATION OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE
A fire is prepared. The Priest greets the assembly and blesses the fire.
Priest: Dear brothers and sisters, . . . Through Christ our Lord.
Response: Amen.
The paschal candle is prepared. The Priest lights the candle from the new fire, saying:
May the light of Christ rising in glory
dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.
The Deacon accepts the paschal candle from the Priest and a procession is formed.
The Deacon lifts the candle high and sings:
As the procession continues all candles are lit from the paschal candle. When the procession reaches the middle of the church the Deacon lifts the candle high and sings
a second time:
Deacon: The light of Christ.
Response: Thanks be to God.
When the procession arrives before the altar, the Deacon faces the people and sings a third time:
Deacon: The light of Christ.
Response: Thanks be to God.
Easter Proclamation
LITURGY OF THE WORD
First Reading Genesis 1:1-2:2
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 104: Lord Send Out Your Spirit Ken Canedo
Prayer
Second Reading Exodus 14:15-15:1
Responsorial Psalm
Exodus 15 Jamie Cortez
Prayer
Third Reading Isaiah 55:1-11
Responsorial Psalm
We Shall Draw Water Paul Inwood
Prayer
Gloria
Mass for a New World David Haas
Collect
Epistle Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia O Filii Et Filiae
Gospel Mark 16:1-7
Homily
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION
Litany of the Saints John Becker
Blessing of Water
Renewal of Baptismal Promises
Taking of Baptismal Promises
Sprinkling Rite
Amazing Grace
Baptism
Celebration of Confirmation
Be Born Anew Alan Hommerding
Be born anew, O child of God,
The light of Christ embraces you!
With flowing water, Spirit’s grace,
The Church here calls: be born anew!
Be born anew, O child of God,
The saving death of Christ fills you!
Arise with him to lasting life,
Named with the saints, be born anew!
Be born anew, O child of God,
A holy nation welcomes you!
This chosen people, set apart
Sings: “Royal priest, be born anew!
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Song of Preparation
Three Days M.D. Ridge
Eucharistic Prayer
Preface Dialogue
Priest: The Lord be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right and just.
Holy, Holy
Mass of Creation Marty Haugen
Memorial Acclamation
Mass of Creation Marty Haugen
Great Amen
Mass of Creation Marty Haugen
THE COMMUNION RITE
The Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God
Mass of the Resurrection Randell DeBruyn
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world
blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Communion Song
The Supper of the Lord Laurence Rosania
Closing Song
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
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Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ our heav’nly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
But the pains which he endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation has procured; Alleluia!
Now he reigns above as King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as his love, Alleluia!
Praise him all ye heav’nly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!