Hymn for the Entrance Procession

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Verse 1
Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King;
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled:Joyful all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies,
With th' angelic host proclaim,
Christ is born in Bethlehem,Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King.Verse 2
Christ, by highest heav'n adored,
Christ, the everlasting Lord,
Late in time behold him come
Offspring of a virgin's womb:Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
Hail th' incarnate Deity!
Pleased as man with man to dwell,
Jesus our Emmanuel,Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the newborn King.

Responsorial Psalm

Response
The Lord will bless his people with peace.O give the Lord, you sons of God,
give the Lord glory and power;
give the Lord the glory of his name.
Adore the Lord in his holy court.Response
The Lord will bless his people with peace.The Lord’s voice resounding on the waters,
the Lord on the immensity of waters;
the voice of the Lord, full of power,
the voice of the Lord, full of splendour.Response
The Lord will bless his people with peace.The God of glory thunders.
In his temple they all cry: ‘Glory!’
The Lord sat enthroned over the flood;
the Lord sits as king for ever.Response
The Lord will bless his people with peace.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia!The heavens opened and the Father’s voice resounded:
‘This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him.’Alleluia!

Offertory Hymn

The First Noel

Verse 1
The first Noel,
the angel did say,
was to certain poor shepherds
in fields as they lay.In fields where they
lay keeping their sheep,
On a cold winter's night
that was so deep.Chorus
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.Verse 2
They looked up
and saw a star,
shining in the east,
beyond them far;And to the earth
it gave great light,
And so it continued
both day and night.Chorus
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.Verse 3
And by the light
of that same star,
Three Wise Men came
from country far,To seek for a king
was their intent.
And to follow the star
wherever it went.Chorus
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.

Hymn for Communion Procession

What Child Is This

Verse 1
What Child is this who laid to rest!
On Mary's lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping?Chorus
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary!Verse 2
Why lies He in such mean estate,
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christian, fear: for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading.Chorus
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary!Verse 3
So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh,
Come, peasant, king to own Him.
The King of kings salvation brings;
Let loving hearts enthrone Him.Chorus
This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing.
Haste haste to bring Him laud
The Babe, the Son of Mary!

Recessional Hymn

We Three Kings Of Orient Are

Verse 1
We three kings of Orient are;
bearing gifts we traverse afar,
field and fountain, moor and mountain,
following yonder star.Chorus
O Star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.Verse 2
Born a King on Bethlehem's plain,
gold I bring to crown him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign.Chorus
O Star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.Verse 3
Frankincense to offer have I;
incense owns a Deity nigh;
prayer and praising, voices raising,
worship Him, God most High.Chorus
O Star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.Verse 4
Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume
breathes a life of gathering gloom;
sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
sealed in the stone-cold tomb.Chorus
O Star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.Verse 5
Glorious now behold him arise;
King and God and sacrifice:
Alleluia, Alleluia,
sounds through the earth and skies.Chorus
O Star of wonder, star of light,
star with royal beauty bright,
westward leading, still proceeding,
guide us to thy perfect light.