Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 24, 2023)

Welcome to Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 24, 2023) from SS. Isidore and Maria Parish in Glastonbury, Connecticut

Today’s readings

Prelude: Quia Respexit, Alice Matteson, soprano

Opening Hymn: Lift Up Your Heads
First Reading: Isaiah 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16
Psalm: Forever I will sing the goodness of the Lord
Second Reading: Romans 16:25-27
Alleluia verse: Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.
Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38
Homily
Preparation hymn: The Angel Gabriel
Holy Holy Holy
Mystery of Faith: We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again.
Amen
Lamb of God
Communion 1: See How the Virgin Waits
Communion 2: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
Hymn for Going Forth: O Come Divine Messiah

For those unable to partake in Holy Communion, please find here the Prayer of the Act of Spiritual Communion.