Diocesan Advent Service Song  Joy Was In My Heart (Robert Réboud) All sing: Joy was in my heart, Alleluia, When I heard them say let us go to God’s house. Reading  Isaiah 2:1-5 In the days to come the mountain of the Temple of the Lord shall tower above the mountains and be lifted higher than the(…)

Nov 28, 2014 | Advent |

STAY AWAKE – YOU MIGHT MISS SOMETHING ADVENT STILLNESS BEFORE CHRISTMAS Advent is a season that looks back and looks forward at the same time. We look back to the birth of Jesus in simplicity over 2000 years ago. We also look forward with hope to welcoming Jesus again at the end of time when(…)

Nov 24, 2014 | Advent |

 (Procession in dim light – Four Advent candles, Book of the Gospels – Archbishop) Entrance Song   Wait for the Lord (Taizé) All sing: Wait for the Lord, whose day is near Wait for the Lord, keep watch take heart Opening Prayer Let us pray, Father in Heaven, Increase our longing for Christ our Saviour and give us(…)

Oct 28, 2014 | Advent |

Suggested Advent Prayer for Vigil Nascent Llife

Sep 8, 2014 | Advent |

Song Joy Was In My Heart (Robert Réboud) All sing: Joy was in my heart, Alleluia, When I heard them say let us go to God’s house. Reading Isaiah 2:1-5 In the days to come the mountain of the Temple of the Lord shall tower above the mountains and be lifted higher than the hills.(…)

Nov 29, 2013 | Advent |

ADVENT SERVICE 2008 Gathering Song Wait for the Lord (Taizé) All sing: Wait for the Lord, His day is near, Wait for the Lord be strong take heart. (The Entrance Procession is led by two carrying icons of Jesus and Mary, two acolytes with candles followed by the celebrant with the Book of the Gospels)(…)

Dec 3, 2012 | Advent |

ADVENT SERVICE 2007 Gathering Song  Wait For The Lord (Taizé) All said: Wait for the Lord, his day is near Wait for the Lord, be strong take heart. Reading  James 5:7-8 Be patient Instrumental Cantiga de Sancta Maria (Spanish) Reflection  A Poem of Ephrem the Syrian, (which he places in the mouth of Mary) “With You I(…)

Nov 3, 2012 | Advent |

YEAR A Entrance Song    Come To Us O Emmanuel (Marty Haugen) All sing: Come to us, O Emmanuel Welcome to our Advent Service where we have gathered to begin our Advent journey together, to be companions along the road. As in every journey we can only start from where we are. This is the(…)

Oct 29, 2012 | Advent |

ADVENT SERVICE – YEAR B Scripture, Reflections and Music Suggestions Procession of Light Warm the Time of Winter (Lori True) Eager Welcome (Opening Prayer) Open our hearts in welcome (Opening Prayer) Opening Prayer and Gesture To you, O Lord, I lift my soul, to you I lift my soul (Psalm 24) Responsorial Psalm To You,(…)

Dec 14, 2011 | Advent |

Scripture in Advent Bishop Martin Drennan, Bishop of Galway Christmas What Pope John Paul said of the Jubilee Year applies perfectly to what we do at Christmas. He said, May the Great Jubilee be a canticle of praise and thanksgiving for the wonder of the Incarnation. Christmas remembers the birth of Jesus who is called Saviour(…)

Dec 14, 2011 | Advent |