Third Sunday of Advent

Isaiah: I rejoice heartily in the LORD, in my God is the joy of my soul
Canticle of Mary: My spirit rejoices in God my Savior
1 Thessalonians Rejoice always, give thanks
John: The Spirit is upon me, to bring good news of great joy to those who love God

Temporary Mass Schedule this Week       December 13 – December 20

[Note: Thursday, December 17^th marks the final days of Advent and specific Christmas readings at Mass. So from December 17^th to January 3^rd (Epiphany)we will be celebrating Christmas. Your Christmas worship obligation can take place any day during the Christmas Season this year.]

Today -Lord’s Day       5:00 pm Vigil (Saturday)
                                    10:00 am EST (Sunday)

Lord’s Day  FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

                          5:00 pm Vigil (Saturday – 12/19)
                        10:00 am (Sunday- 12/20)

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Our response today to the word of God — Mary’s Canticle

Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

1. R. (Is 61:10b) My soul rejoices in my God.
   

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord;
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked upon his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:

the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.

He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,

[The Lord’s  promise of mercy is expressed in the Bible, see Genesis 3:15]

Brief summary of the readings [find links below on homepage]

Isaiah: I rejoice heartily in the LORD, in my God is the joy of my soul
Canticle of Mary: My spirit rejoices in God my Savior
1 Thessalonians Rejoice always, give thanks
John: The Spirit is upon me, to bring good news of great joy to those who love God