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November 19, 2019

2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A (Dec 8, 2019)


“John the Baptist appeared, preaching in the desert of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!’”

Advent helps us reflect on how we fall short of the glory to which we are called. We heed the words of St. John the Baptist and repent.

2nd Sunday of Advent, Year A (Dec 8, 2019)

 

Listen to the Podcast:

 

Entrance Chant The King Shall Come (Trevor Thomson)

Choose Christ Missal 2020 #92; Spirit & Song #143

Responsorial Psalm Justice Shall Flourish in His Time, and Fullness of Peace For Ever (Paul Hillebrand)

Spirit & Psalm 2020: p. 12

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia: Mass of the Desert (Tom Booth)

Spirit & Psalm 2020: p. 16

Presentation and Preparation of the Gifts Attende Domine / Have Mercy on Us, Lord (Trevor Thomson)

Choose Christ Missal 2020 #116; Spirit & Song #156

Communion Chant Your Light Will Come, Jerusalem (Bob Hurd)

Choose Christ Missal 2020 #85; Spirit & Song #139

Sending Forth Emmanuel (Steve Angrisano)

Choose Christ Missal 2020 #94; Spirit & Song #140; Never Too Young #148; Breaking Bread #56

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