The Nativity of the Lord December 24, 2020, 7:30 PM

St. Giles Family Mass Community Preludes: Wake From Your Sleep Dan Schutte I Heard the Bells Longfellow/Hearns Welcome Candlelight Procession Christmas Proclamation Conry Please light your candle – wherever you are – as the Light is born into the world!

“And all of us who gather to remember: For whom the stars themselves will

wander in the sky. Who keep the vigil and the night, who are warmed by oldest light, who have passed through the sea and tell the stories: Be here among us.”

Opening Song:

First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6 Psalm: Today our Savior is Born! Christ our Savior is Born! Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel Acclamation: ALLELUIA! Gospel: Luke 2:1-14 Gloria: A Christmas Gloria Gibson

Preparation of the Gifts: Emmanuel Manion Refrain: Emmanuel, Emmanuel! What are we that you have loved us so well? A star on high, a savior’s nigh! Angel hosts rejoice their glory to tell. Communion Hymn: O Holy Night Adams

Night of Silence/Silent Night Kantor/Mohr/Gruber

1. Cold are the people, winter of life, We tremble in shadows this cold endless night, Frozen in the snow lie roses sleeping, Flowers that will echo the sunrise, Fire of hope is our only warmth, Weary, its flame will be dying soon. 2. Voice in the distance, call in the night, On wind you enfold us, you speak of the light, Gentle on the ear you whisper softly, Rumors of a dawn so embracing, Breathless love awaits darkened souls, Soon will we know of the morning. 3. Spirit among us, shine like the star, Your light that guides shepherds and kings from afar, Shimmer in the sky so empty, lonely, Rising in the warmth of your Son's love, Star unknowing of night and day, Spirit we wait for your loving Son. Text: Daniel Kantor, b.1960, � 1984, GIA Publications, Inc.

1. Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. 2. Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar, Heav'nly hosts sing alleluia; Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! 3. Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from thy holy face,

With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Text: Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht; Joseph Mohr, 1792-1849; tr. John F. Young, 1820-1885 Closing Songs: Joy To the World! Joy to the World! The Lord has come! Let earth receive her king! Let every heart prepare him room, And heaven and nature sing! And heaven and nature sing! And heaven, and heaven and nature sing! Children’s Choir: All music printed with permission under OneLicense A-704561 and CCLI #5355728