SONG SUGGESTIONS

FOR THE

ADVENT SEASON

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MASS SETTINGS
The Gloria is omitted.
Mass of Glory and Praise setting by Paul Mason
Mass of St. John the Apostle setting by Gerard McCormick

PSALMS
Responsorial Psalms Year C by Collin Smith
Responsorial Psalms by Matthew Toohey
Responsorial Psalms by Gerard McCormick

GOSPEL ACCLAMATIONS
Alleluia Plain chant version
Gospel Acclamation from Mass of Glory and Praise setting by Paul Mason
Gospel Greeting by Bernadette Farrell (from the collection Christ Be Our Light)

COMMON COMMUNION SONG

Bread of Life (with Advent verses) by Bernadette Farrell

RECESSIONAL
It is suggested that instrumental music be played rather than sing a ‘recessional song’.

ABBREVIATIONS
AOV1 – As One Voice volume 1
AOV2 – As One Voice volume 2
AOVNG – As One Voice: The Next Generation
CWBII – Catholic Worship Book II
EW – Eagles Wings (Frank Andersen msc)
JS – Journeysongs
RS – Ritual Song
SS1 – Spirit and Song volume 1
SS2 – Spirit and Song volume 2
YOG – Year of Grace: Hymns by Richard Connolly & James McAuley
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
29 November 2015
First Reading Jeremiah 33:14-16
I will cause a good seed to spring forth from David.

Psalm Ps 24
To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.

Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2

When Christ comes may he strengthen your hearts in
holiness.

Gospel 21:25-28, 34-36

Your redemption is near at hand.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

Advent Litany (Litany of the Word) B. Farrell CWBII, JS

Christ Be Our Light B. Farrell AOV2, CWBII
Come To Set Us Free B. Farrell AOV1, CWBII
Come, O Long Expected Jesus Trad. CWBII, JS
In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful Taizé AOV2, CWBII
O Come, O Come Emmanuel Trad. AOV1, CWBII

All That Is Hidden B. Farrell AVO1, JS

Come To Set Us Free B. Farrell AOV1, CWBII
God, Beyond All Names B. Farrell AOV2
Offertory

People, Look East E. Farjeon JS

Wake, O Wake, and Sleep No Longer P. Nicolai JS
Communion

Bread of Life (Advent verses) B. Farrell JS

Christ Be Our Light B. Farrell AOV2, CWBII
Creator of the Stars of Night Trad. JS
Jesus, Bread of Life A. McKenna AVONG
You Are Mine D. Haas AOV2
Recessional

City Of God D. Schutte AOV1, JS

Praise To You, O Christ, Our Saviour B. Farrell AOV1, JS,
Save Us, O Lord B. Dufford JS
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
6 December 2015
First Reading Baruch 5:1-9
Jerusalem- God will show you splendour.

Psalm Ps 125
The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with
joy.

Second Reading Philippians 1:3-6, 8-11

Show yourselves sinless and without blame in the day of
Christ.

Gospel Luke 3:1-6

All people shall see the salvation of God.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

A Voice Cries Out M. Joncas JS

Advent Litany (Litany of the Word) B. Farrell CWBII, JS
Come, O Long Expected Jesus Trad. CWBII, JS
Creator of the Stars of Night Trad. JS
O Come, O Come Emmanuel Trad. AOV1, CWBII, JS

All That Is Hidden B. Farrell AOV1, JS

Comfort, Comfort O My People R. Mann AOV2
Every Valley B. Dufford JS
Offertory

In the Day of the Lord M.D. Ridge JS

Like A Shepherd B. Dufford AOV1, JS
On Jordan’s Bank Trad. CWBII, JS
People, Look East E. Farjeon JS
Ready the Way C. Stephan JS
Communion

Bread of Life (Advent verses) B. Farrell JS

Like A Shepherd B. Dufford AOV1
To Be Your Bread D. Haas AOV1

A Voice In the Wilderness C. Robinson AOV1

Recessional

Bring Forth the Kingdom M. Haugen AOV2

City Of God D. Schutte AOV1
People, Look East E. Farjeon JS
Praise To You, O Christ, Our Saviour* B. Farrell AOV1
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
13 December 2015
First Reading Zephaniah 3:14-18
With gladness the Lord will rejoice over you.

Psalm Isaiah 12
Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and
Holy One of Israel.

Second Reading Philippians 4:4-7

The Lord is near.

Gospel Luke 3:10-18

A follower of Christ must take up the cross.

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

A Voice Cries Out M. Joncas JS

Advent Litany (Litany of the Word) B. Farrell CWBII, JS
Come, O Long Expected Jesus Trad. CWBII, JS
Creator of the Stars of Night Trad. JS
Emmanuel S. Angrisano SS2, JS
Every Valley B. Dufford JS
On Jordan’s Bank Trad. CWBII, JS
Prepare the Way B. Boniwell CWBII
Sing A New Song D. Schutte AOV1

A Voice Cries Out M. Joncas JS

Come to Set Us Free B. Farrell AOV1
On Jordan's Bank Trad. CWBII, JS
Offertory

People Look East E. Farjeon JS

Ready the Way C. Stephan JS

Bread of Life (Advent verses) B. Farrell JS

Communion

Christ Be Our Light B. Farrell AOV2

Come to the Water. J. Foley JS
Recessional

A Voice In the Wilderness C. Robinson AOV1

Bring Forth the Kingdom M. Haugen AOV2
O Come, Divine Messiah Trad. JS
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
20 December 2015
First Reading Micah 5:1-4
Out of you will be born the one who is to rule over
Israel.

Psalm Ps 79
Lord, make us turn to you;
Let us see your face and we shall be saved.

Second Reading Hebrews 10:5-10

I am coming to do your will.

Gospel Luke 1:39-44

Why should it happen that I am honoured with a visit
from the mother of the Lord?

Song Composer/Author Source

Entrance Songs

Advent Litany (Litany of the Word) B. Farrell CWBII, JS

Come O Long Expected Jesus Trad. CWBII, JS
In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful Taizé AOV2
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Trad. AOV1, JS

Ave Maria Trad. JS

Ave Maria G. Norbet JS
Creator of the Stars of Night Trad. JS
Offertory

Hail Mary: Gentle Woman C. Landry JS

People, Look East E. Farjeon JS
Ready the Way C. Stephan JS, SS2
Communion

Bread of Life (Advent verses) GA 590 B. Farrell JS

Like a Shepherd B. Dufford AOV1
Recessional

Save Us, O Lord B. Dufford JS

Sing Out, Earth and Skies M. Haugen AOV2