Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael,

Archangels

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Celebrant: Very Rev. Michael Weldon, O.F.M., Rector

Basilica and Parish Church of The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Angelus

V. The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary: R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail Mary... V. And the word was made flesh: R. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary... V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Entrance Chant

Michael, Prince of All the Angels

Michael, prince of all the angels,

While your legions fill the sky,

All victorious over Satan,

Lift your flaming sword on high;

Shout to all the seas and heavens:

Now the morning is begun;

Now is rescued from the dragon

She whose garment is the sun!

Mighty champion of the woman,

Mighty servant of her Lord,

Come with all your myriad warriors,

Come and save us with your sword;

Enemies of God surround us:

Share with us your burning love;

Let the incense of our worship

Rise before His throne above!

Gabriel, messenger to Mary,

Raphael, healer, friend and guide,

All you hosts of guardian angels

Ever standing by our side,

Virtues, Thrones and Dominations,

Raise on high your joyful hymn,

Principalities and Powers,

Cherubim and Seraphim!

Gloria

Gospel Acclamation

Sanctus

Mystery of Faith

Amen

Agnus Dei

Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel

St. 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 hosts,

by the power of God,

thrust into hell Satan,

and all the evil spirits,

who prowl about the world

seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, we are a caring community in Christ recognizing a

wonderful Roman Catholic heritage. We find our strength in rich liturgy and commit to live the Gospel values of peace, justice, and the

loving embrace of all people.

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