Christmas Midnight Mass 2019

December 24, 2019

THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (CHRISTMAS)

MIDNIGHT MASS

UNIVERSAL PRAYER

PRIEST: Rejoicing in the coming of our Savior among us, let us pray for the needs of our brothers and sisters everywhere.

Mass Intentions – Read only the sentence for your Mass:

1.) That the light of Christ shine throughout the Church and the world, we pray to the Lord.

2.) That the leaders of every country, large and small, rich and poor, work together for lasting peace, we pray to the Lord.

3.) That the homeless, especially families, find affordable, safe housing, we pray to the Lord.

4.) That families, friends, neighbors, and all present here share the love of Jesus with one another, we pray to the Lord.

5.) For all the Christmas Garden intentions, we pray to the Lord.

6.) That those who have gone before us enjoy the rewards of eternal life, especially, __________________, _________________________we pray to the Lord.

7.) For the repose of the soul of Donna Peterson for whom this Mass is being offered, we pray to the Lord.

One more petition:

8) Now let us pause and add our own intentions in silence (pause).

For our own needs and those of one another, we pray to the Lord.

PRIEST: Father of all goodness, help us to welcome Jesus into our hearts, Hear our prayers and grant what we ask through Christ our Lord. Amen

OR

Prayer of Blessing of the Christmas Nativity Scene

With hands outstretched, the Priest says:

God of every nation and people,

from the very beginning of creation

you have made manifest your love:

when our need for a Savior was great

you sent your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary.

To our lives he brings joy and peace,

justice, mercy, and love.

Lord,

bless all who look upon this manger;

may it remind us of the humble birth of Jesus,

and raise up our thoughts to him,

who is God-with-us and Savior of all,

and who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

Amen.

Lector: Representing us in the Offertory of the Gifts will be…

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