Entrance Antiphon:  O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown his deliverance, alleluia. (Cf. Ps 98 (97): 1-2)

Collect: Almighty ever-living God,
constantly accomplish the Paschal Mystery within us,
that those you were pleased to make new in Holy Baptism
may, under your protective care, bear much fruit
and come to the joys of life eternal.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

First Reading: Acts 9:26-31

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 22:26-27, 28, 30, 31-32

I will praise you, Lord, in the assembly of your people.
or: Alleluia.

Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24

Gospel: John 15:1-8

Prayer over the offerings: O God, who by the wonderful exchange effected in this sacrifice
have made us partakers of the one supreme Godhead,
grant, we pray,
that, as we have come to know your truth,
we may make it ours by a worthy way of life.
Through Christ our Lord.

Communion Antiphon: I am the true vine and you are the branches, says the Lord. Whoever remains in me, and I in him, bears fruit in plenty, alleluia. (Cf. Jn 15: 1, 5)

Prayer after Communion: Graciously be present to your people, we pray, O Lord,
and lead those you have imbued with heavenly mysteries
to pass from former ways to newness of life.
Through Christ our Lord.

Suggested Music:


Processional Hymn: Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain

Entrance Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal 

Responsorial Psalm: from the Ignatius Pew Missal 

Alleluia: from the Ignatius Pew Missal 

Offertory Hymn: All Creatures of Our God and King

Communion Antiphon: from the Ignatius Pew Missal 

A Eucharistic Hymn is appropriate after communion 

Recessional Hymn: Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven

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