THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS) (Dec. 25, 2014)





MIDNIGHT MASS (White):


- Entrance Antiphon = The Lord said to me: You are my Son. It is I who have begotten you this day.
- First Reading = Isaiah 9: 1-6
- Responsorial Psalm = TODAY IS BORN OUR SAVIOR, CHRIST THE LORD.
- Second Reading = Titus 2: 11-14

- Gospel Acclamation = I proclaim to you good news of great joy: today a Savior is born for us, Christ the Lord.
- Gospel Reading = Luke 2: 1-14
- Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed (Nicene Creed)
- Acclamation = When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim Your Death, O Lord, until You come again.
- Communion Antiphon = The Word became flesh, and we have seen His glory.



DAWN MASS (White):


- Entrance Antiphon = Today a light will shine upon us, for the Lord is born for us; and He will be called Wondrous God, Prince of peace, Father of future ages: and His reign will be without end.
- First Reading = Isaiah 62: 11-12
- Responsorial Psalm = A LIGHT WILL SHINE ON US THIS DAY: THE LORD IS BORN FOR US.
- Second Reading = Titus 3: 4-7
- Gospel Acclamation = Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.
- Gospel Reading = Luke 2: 15-20
- Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed (Nicene Creed)

- Communion Antiphon = Rejoice, O Daughter Sion; lift up praise, Daughter Jerusalem: Behold, your King will come, the Holy One and Savior of the world.


DAY MASS (White):

- Entrance Antiphon = A child is born for us, and a Son is given to us; His scepter of power rests upon His shoulder, and His name will be called Messenger of great counsel.
- First Reading = Isaiah 52: 7-10
- Responsorial Psalm = ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH HAVE SEEN THE SAVING POWER OF GOD.
- Second Reading = Hebrews 1: 1-6
- Gospel Acclamation = A holy day has dawned upon us. Come, you nations, and adore the Lord. Today a great light has come upon the earth.
- Gospel Reading = John 1: 1-18 [or John 1: 1-5, 9-14]
- Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed (Nicene Creed)
- Acclamation = Save us, Savior of the world, for by Your Cross and Resurrection You have set us free.
- Communion Antiphon = All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.