April 19, 2025 Welcome to Mass for Easter Vigil in the Holy Night (April 19, 2025) from SS. Isidore and Maria Parish in Glastonbury, Connecticut
Tonight’s readings
Tonight’s worship aid
PART 1: Solemn Beginning of the Vigil Lucernarium:
- Celebrants gather at the Church entrance
- Blessing of the Fire
- Preparation of the Candle
- Procession
- Easter Proclamation (Exsultet)
PART 2: Liturgy of the Word
- First Reading: Genesis 1:1 – 2:2
- First Psalm: Lord, send out your spirit and renew the face of the Earth.
- Second Reading: Exodus 14:15 — 15:1
- Second Psalm: Let us sing to the Lord, he has covered himself in glory!
- Third Reading: Isaiah 55:1–11
- Third Psalm: We shall draw water joyfully from the wellsprings of salvation.
- Prayer
- Gloria
- Collect Prayer
- Epistle: Romans 6:3-11
- Response Gospel Acclamation (Alleluia)
- Gospel: Luke 24:1-12
- Homily
PART 3: Baptismal Liturgy
- Celebration of Baptism
- Celebrant’s Instructions to Catechumens
- Litany of Saints
- Blessing of the Water
- Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith
- Right of Baptism for Marjori Fabi, Jenna Huntley, and Katie Murphy
- Clothing with Baptismal Garment
- Presentation of a Lighted Candle
- Celebration of Reception
- Invitation
- Profession of Faith of Candidates
- Formula of Reception
- Celebration of Confirmation
- Hymn to invoke the Holy Spirit: Come, Holy Ghost
- Invitation
- Laying of Hands
- Anointing with Chrism
- Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful)
PART 4: Liturgy of the Eucharist
- Preparation Hymn: Jesus Christ is Risen Today
- Holy Holy Holy
- We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again
- Amen
- The Lord’s Prayer
- Sign of Peace
- Lamb of God
- Communion Hymns: Ye Sons and Daughters, Alleluia No. 1, Now the Green Blade Rises
- Concluding Prayer
- Hymn for going forth: The Strife is O’er
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