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Entrance Antiphon

Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all you lands. Sing to the Lord, bless his name; announce his salvation, day after day. (Ps 96:1-2)

Opening Prayer

All powerful and ever-living God, source of all life, we thank you for the blessings you have bestowed on us. We ask that you deepen our faith and strengthen us to follow the path of righteousness and to joyfully serve you. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

First Reading (God looked at everything he had made, and he found it very good.)

A reading from the Book of Genesis                                                                  (1:26-31)

God said: ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and the cattle, and over all the wild animals and all the creatures that crawl on the ground.’ God created man in his image; in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them, saying: ‘Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, and all the living things that move on the earth.’ God also said: ‘See, I give you every seed-bearing plant all over the earth and every tree that has seed-bearing fruit on it to be your food; and to all the animals of the land, all the birds of the air, and all the living creatures that crawl on the ground, I give all the green plants for food.’ And so it happened. God looked at everything he had made, and he found it very good.

—The word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm                                                                                 (Ps 100:1-2; 3; 4; 5)

R.         Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. (Ps 100:2)

Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands; serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful song. (R)

Know that the Lord is God; he made us, his we are; his people, the flock he tends. (R)

Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise; give thanks to him; bless his name. (R)

The Lord is good: the Lord, whose kindness endures forever, and his faithfulness, to all generations. (R)

Gospel Acclamation                                        (Jn 1:1)

R.         Alleluia. Alleluia.

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. He enabled those who accepted him to become children of God. (R)

Gospel (All that came to be, had life in Him, and that life was the light for the world.)

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John                            (1:1-12)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. A man named John was sent from God. He came for testimony, to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to testify to the light. The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came to be through him, but the world did not know him. He came to what was

his own, but his own people did not accept him. But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God.

—The word of the Lord.

Prayer over the Gifts

Lord, accept our offerings and bless our community. Give us the spirit of unity in Christ, and the strength to do your will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Preface of the Eucharistic Prayer iv

Father in heaven, it is right that we should give you thanks and glory: you alone are God, living and true.

Through all eternity you live in unapproachable light. Source of life and goodness, you have created all things, to fill your creatures with every blessing and lead all men to the joyful vision of your light.

Countless hosts of angels stand before you to do your will; they look upon your splendor and praise you, night and day.

United with them, and in the name of every creature under heaven, we too praise your glory as we say:

Communion Antiphon

When you send forth your spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the earth. (Ps 104:30)

Prayer After Communion

All-powerful and merciful God, through this sacrifice and communion, may we share in your life and deepen our faith, so that we may become worthy witnesses, and bring the light of truth and love to all our brothers and sisters. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Solemn Blessing for Beginning of the New Year

            Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing.

P.     Every good gift comes from the Father of light. May he grant you his grace and every blessing and keep you safe throughout the coming year.

R.         Amen.

P.     May he grant you unwavering faith, constant hope, and love that endures to the end.

R.         Amen.

P.     May he order your days and work in his peace, hear your every prayer, and lead you to everlasting life and joy.

R.         Amen.

P.      May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

R.         Amen.