Please all kneel. Let us all pray the Prayer to St Michael the Archangel.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the
wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and
do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly hosts, by the divine power of God, cast into
hell Satan and all the evil spirits who roam throughout the world seeking the
ruin of souls. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Please be seated.

Good morning, Brothers and Sisters. Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent (B).

Let us include in our prayers the following intentions:

(Read list)

The theme for today’s celebration is The Voice of a Gracious God.

John the Baptist appears in the desert proclaiming a baptism of repentance for
the forgiveness of sins. The prophet’s voice should awaken us from spiritual
lukewarmness. Like the people who listen to him, we should get up on our feet
and go to meet the Lord. But first we have to look deep within us and realize
that we are unprepared to meet him. The mountains of our pride and our
sinfulness, the valleys of our preoccupation with the things of this world, make
for an uneven path. We have to make ready a straight path for the Lord by
renewal and conversion.

Our Mass Presider for this Eucharistic Celebration is our Parish Priest,
Reverend Father Ferdinand C. Dulong. Please all rise and join the choir in
singing the entrance hymn.

(Advent Candle) Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat

Pakinggan po natin ang kanilang panalangin.

Greeting (The sign of the cross is made here.)

P—The Lord be with you.
All—And with your spirit.

Penitential Act

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P—Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare
ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
(CHOIR) KYRIE ELEISON/ LORD HAVE MERCY

P—May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to
everlasting life.
All—Amen.

(CHOIR) PAPURI
P—Let us pray. (Pause)
Almighty and merciful God, may no earthly undertaking hinder those who set
out in haste to meet your Son, but may our learning of heavenly wisdom gain us
admittance to his company. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.
All — Amen.

First Reading ((Is 40:1–5, 9–11)) (Sit)

From Isaiah’s Book of Consolation, we hear God’s words of comfort for his
people exiled in Babylon. God has forgiven their sins and will bring them back
to their homeland. The call to prepare the way of the Lord in the desert is
echoed in today’s Gospel.

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah

in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, and leading the
ewes with care.
—The word of the Lord.

All—Thanks be to God.

Responsorial Psalm (Ps 85) Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us
your salvation.
1. Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,/ glory dwelling in our
land.(R)
2. Truth shall spring out of the earth,/ and justice shall look down from heaven
(R)
3. Justice shall walk before him,/ and prepare the way of his steps.(R)

Second Reading
(2 Pt 3:8–14)
Peter pictures the coming of the “day of the Lord” and instructs us to prepare
for this day by our repentance and by our holy and devout conduct.

A reading from the second Letter of Saint Peter

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Therefore, beloved, since you await these things, be eager to be found without
spot or blemish before him, at peace.
—The word of the Lord.
All—Thanks be to God.

Alleluia
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all flesh shall see the
salvation of God.

Gospel
P-The Lord be with you.
All-And with your spirit.
P—A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark
All—Glory to you, O Lord.

—The Gospel of the Lord.

All—Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily

Profession of Faith (Stand)

All—I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of
the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from
true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him
all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from
heaven, (At the words that follow up to and including and became man, all
bow.)and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became
man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and
was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the
Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the
Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his
kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from
the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and
glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

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I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism
for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the
dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayer of the Faithful

P—The Lord is faithful and does not delay in keeping his promise of
salvation. With confidence, let us pray to the Father:
R—Father, hear our prayer.

P—Father, without you we can do nothing for our salvation. Warm our
hearts and strengthen our resolve that we may live for you and for one
another.
Through Christ our Lord.

All—Amen.

Panalangin Para sa Balik Handog (refer to prayer)

Our mass sponsor/s is/are

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(CHOIR) Presentation of the Gifts

P—Pray, brethren…
All—May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and
glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his holy Church.

Prayer over the Offerings

P—Be pleased, O Lord, with our humble prayers and offerings, and, since
we have no merits to plead our cause,
come, we pray, to our rescue
with the protection of your mercy.
Through Christ our Lord.
All—Amen.

Advent I: The two comings of Christ

P—The Lord be with you.
All—And with your spirit.
P—Lift up your hearts.
All—We lift them up to the Lord.
P—Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All—It is right and just.

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P—It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and
everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal
God, through Christ our Lord.

For he assumed at his first coming the lowliness of human flesh, and so
fulfilled the design you formed long ago, and opened for us the way to
eternal salvation, that, when he comes again in glory and majesty and all is
at last made manifest, we who watch for that day may inherit the great
promise in which now we dare to hope.

And so, with Angels and Archangels, with Thrones and Dominions, and
with all the hosts and Powers of heaven, we sing the hymn of your glory, as
without end we acclaim:

CHOIR – HOLY HOLY HOLY/ HOSANNA

(kneel)

P-You are indeed Holy oh Lord, the fount of all holiness. Make holy therefore
these gifts we pray by sending on them the Holy Spirit like the dew fall so that
they may become for us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. At the
time he was betrayed and entered willingly into his passion, he took bread and
gave you thanks, broke it and gave it to his disciples and said, “take this all of
you and eat of it for this is my body which will be given up for you.

In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice and once more
gave you thanks he gave it to his disciples and take this all of you and drink
from it for it is the chalice of my blood which will be poured out for you and for
all for the forgiveneness of sins. Do this in memory of me.

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.

(CHOIR) When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death,
O Lord, until you come again.
Remember your church throughout the world, bishop, all clergy, hope of
resurrection.
Through him, with him and in him, forever and ever.

(CHOIR) AMEN
(CHOIR) OUR FATHER

P—Deliver us, Lord…

(CHOIR) All—For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now
and forever.

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Invitation to Peace
CHOIR – Lamb of God

P—Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
All—Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only
say the word and my soul shall be healed.

(BELL)
Prayer for those at home who cannot receive communion

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Paalala po sa pagtanggap natin ng komunyon sa kamay, mangyaring ito po ay

isubo agad sa harap ng altar. Hindi po pahihintulutan na dalhin ito sa upuan. Ito
po ay hindi na ordinaryong tinapay kundi naging katawan at dugo na ng ating
Panginoong Hesukristo sa ginanap na consecration kanina sa misa.

P—Let us pray. (Pause)

Replenished by the food of spiritual nourishment, we humbly beseech you, O
Lord, that, through our partaking in this mystery, you may teach us to judge
wisely the things of earth and hold firm to the things of heaven.
All—Amen.

Please all kneel for the prayer for the construction of St Agnes Parish
Formation Center. (refer to prayer)

Please be seated.

Kung may mag-aalay po ng construction materials samples, mangyari po

lamang na pumunta sa harapan upang kayo po ay mabasbasan ni Father.

Meron po tayong second collection para

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Maraming Salamat po.

Mga paalala:
1. Phase 2 fund raising
2. Kumpil
3. Mass schedules
4. Music Ministry

Maraming Salamat po.

P—Bow down for the blessing. (Pause)

May the almighty and merciful God, by whose grace you have placed your faith
in the First Coming of his Only Begotten Son and yearn for his coming again,
sanctify you by the radiance of Christ’s Advent and enrich you with his
blessing.
All—Amen.
P—As you run the race of this present life, may he make you firm in faith,
joyful in hope, and active in charity.
All—Amen.
P—So that, rejoicing now with devotion at the Redeemer’s coming in the flesh,
you may be endowed with the rich reward of eternal life when he comes again
in majesty.
All—Amen.
P—And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, (†) and the
Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you forever.
All—Amen.

Dismissal
P—Go forth, the Mass is ended.
All—Thanks be to God.

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