April 8, 2023 Holy Saturday at the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter from SS. Isidore and Maria Parish at St. Paul Church, Glastonbury, Connecticut (April 8, 2023)
This evening’s readings
This evening’s worship aid
Prelude: Joyous Procession (G. Cornell), featuring organ and trumpet
Introductory Rite Procession and Exsultet
Reading 1:Gn 1:12:2
Psalm 1: Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the Earth (Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35)
Reading 2:Ex 14:15-15:21
Psalm 2: Let us sing to the Lord; he has covered himself in glory (Ex 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18)
Reading 3: Is 55:1-11
Psalm 3: You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation (Is 12:2-3, 4, 5-6)
Gloria to God
Epistle:Romans 6:3-11
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia chant (3 verses)
Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 (41C)
Homily
Renewal of Baptismal Vows: Springs of Water
Offertory: Resurrexi, I am Risen/Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Holy Holy Holy
Mystery of Faith: We proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your resurrection, until you come again
Amen
Lord’s Prayer
Sing of Peace
Communion: Ye Sons and Daughters/Alleluia, Alleluia Give Thanks/Now the Green Blade Rises
Song of Going Forth: The Strife is O’er
Postlude:Te Deum by Charpentier featuring brass quartet and organ
For those unable to partake in Holy Communion, please find here the Prayer of the Act of Spiritual Communion.
