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Christmas at the Cathedral The Nativity of the Lord

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

Pueblo, CO

The Most Reverend Stephen J. Berg, Presider The Very Reverend Derrek D. Scott, Rector

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The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (from the Roman Martyrology)

Processional Hymn All stand.

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Greeting

Penitential Rite

Glory to God

Collect

LITURGY of the WORD First Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-6

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

The people who walked in darkness For every boot that tramped have seen a great light; in battle, upon those who dwelt in the land every cloak rolled in blood,

of gloom will be burned as fuel for flames. a light has shone. For a child is born to us, a son is

You have brought them abundant joy given us; and great rejoicing, upon his shoulder dominion rests. as they rejoice before you as at They name him Wonder-Counselor, the harvest, God-Hero,

as people make merry Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. when dividing spoils. His dominion is vast

For the yoke that burdened them, and forever peaceful, the pole on their shoulder, from David’s throne, and over and the rod of their taskmaster his kingdom, you have smashed, as on the day which he confirms and sustains

of Midian. by judgment and justice, both now and forever.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this! The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

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Primera Lectura

Lectura del libro del profeta Isaías 9, 1-6 El pueblo que caminaba en tinieblas / vio una gran luz; / sobre los que vivían en tierra de sombras, / una luz resplandeció. Engrandeciste a tu pueblo / e hiciste grande su alegría. / Se gozan en tu presencia como gozan al cosechar, / como se alegran al repartirse el botín. / Porque tú quebrantaste su pesado yugo, / la barra que oprimía sus hombros y el cetro de su tirano, / como en el día de Madián. Porque un niño nos ha nacido, un hijo se nos ha dado; / lleva sobre sus hombros el signo del imperio y su nombre será: / “Consejero admirable”, “Dios poderoso”, “Padre sempiterno”, “Príncipe de la paz”; / para extender el principado con una paz sin límites / sobre el trono de David y sobre su reino; / para establecerlo y consolidarlo / con la justicia y el derecho, desde ahora y para siempre. / El celo del Señor lo realizará. Palabra de Dios. Todos: Te alabamos, Señor. Responsorial Psalm:

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Second Reading: Titus 2: 11-14 A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to Titus

Beloved: the grace of God has the glory of our great God and savior appeared, saving all and training us Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to reject godless ways and worldly to deliver us from all lawlessness and desires and to live temperately, justly, to cleanse for himself a people as his and devoutly in this age, as we await own, eager to do what is good. the blessed hope, the appearance of The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Segunda Lectura

Lectura de la carta del apóstol san Pablo a Tito 2, 11-14

Querido hermano: La gracia de Dios se ha manifestado para salvar a todos los hombres y nos ha enseñado a renunciar a la irreligiosidad y a los deseos mundanos, para que viva- mos, ya desde ahora, de una manera sobria, justa y fiel a Dios, en espera de la gloriosa venida del gran Dios y salvador, Cristo Jesús, nuestra esperanza. Él se entregó por nosotros para redimirnos de todo pecado y purificarnos, a fin de convertirnos en pueblo suyo, fer- vorosamente entregado a practicar el bien. Palabra de Dios. Te alabamos, Señor.

Gospel Acclamation:

Gospel: Luke 2: 1-14 The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. A reading from the holy gospel according to Luke Glory to you, O Lord.

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In those days a decree went out from region living in the fields and keeping Caesar Augustus that the whole world the night watch over their flock. The should be enrolled. This was the angel of the Lord appeared to them first enrollment, when Quirinius was and the glory of the Lord shone governor of Syria. So all went to be around them, and they were struck enrolled, each to his own town. And with great fear. The angel said to Joseph too went up from Galilee from them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the proclaim to you good news of great city of David that is called Bethlehem, joy that will be for all the people. For because he was of the house and today in the city of David a savior family of David, to be enrolled with has been born for you who is Christ Mary, his betrothed, who was with and Lord. And this will be a sign for child. While they were there, the you: you will find an infant wrapped time came for her to have her child, in swaddling clothes and lying in a and she gave birth to her firstborn manger.” And suddenly there was a son. She wrapped him in swaddling multitude of the heavenly host with clothes and laid him in a manger, the angel, praising God and saying: because there was no room for them “Glory to God in the highest in the inn. and on earth peace to those on Now there were shepherds in that whom his favor rests.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Evangelio Del santo Evangelio según san Lucas 2, 1-14 Por aquellos días, se promulgó un edicto de César Augusto, que ordenaba un censo de todo el imperio. Este primer censo se hizo cuando Quirino era gobernador de Siria. Todos iban a empadronarse, cada uno en su propia ciudad; así es que también José, pertene-

ciente a la casa y familia de David, se dirigió desde la cuidad de Nazaret, en Galilea, a la ciudad de David, llamada Belén, para empadronarse, juntamente con María, su esposa, que estaba encinta. Mientras estaban ahí, le llegó a María el tiempo de dar a luz y tuvo a su hijo primogé- nito; lo envolvió en pañales y lo recostó en un pesebre, porque no hubo lugar para ellos en la posada. En aquella región había unos pastores que pasaban la noche en el campo, vigilando por turno sos rebaños. Un ángel del Señor se les apareció y la gloria de Dios los envolvió con su luz y se llenaron de temor. El ángel les dijo: “No teman. Les traigo una buena noticia, que causará gran alegría a todo el pueblo: hoy les ha nacido, en la ciudad de David, un Salvador, que es el Mesías, el Señor. Esto les servirá de señal: encontrarán al niño envuelto en pañales y recostado en un pesebre”. De pronto se le unió al ángel una multitud del ejército celestial, que alababa a Dios, diciendo: “ꜟGloria a Dios en el cielo, y en la tierra paz a los hombres de buena voluntad!” Palabra del Señor. Todos: Gloria a ti, Señor Jesús.

Homily

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Profession of Faith

All: I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (All kneel). and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man.

(All rise). For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand

of the Father. He will come again in glory

to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

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I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Universal Prayer Presentation of the Infant and Blessing of the Crèche

LITURGY of the EUCHARIST

Preparation of the Gifts

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Eucharistic Acclamations

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The Lord’s Prayer Sign of Peace

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Holy Eucharist. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive

You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from

You. Amen. – St. Alphonsus de Ligouri

O Sacrament most Holy, O Sacrament Divine. All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine.

O Sacrament most Holy, O Sacrament Divine. All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine.

O Sacrament most Holy, O Sacrament Divine. All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment Thine.

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Communion

Prayer after Communion

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Solemn Blessing and Dismissal Recessional Hymn

Music Acknowledgements

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