4th Sunday of Advent - Year C - December 22, 2024

 Merry Christmas po sa lahat. Namamasko po 😊

The 4th Sunday of Advent Year C prepares us for the coming of Jesus. The readings highlight important themes for our reflection. Create your own line-up of songs by using these themes:

• God’s Promise: God promises to send a ruler from Bethlehem. This promise shows God’s faithfulness.

• Humble Beginnings: Jesus is born in Bethlehem, a small town. This shows that God often works through humble beginnings.

• Obedience to God: Jesus came to do God’s will. He shows us the importance of obeying God.

• Joyful Expectation: Mary visits Elizabeth, and they rejoice. This reminds us to be joyful as we wait for Jesus.

• Blessed Among Women: Elizabeth calls Mary blessed. Mary is blessed because she believed God’s word.

• Jesus’ Sacrifice: Jesus offers His body for our sins. This shows His great love for us.

Reflecting on these themes for the 4th Sunday of Advent Year C helps us understand the readings better. They guide us in our preparation for Christmas.
 
MISA DE GALLO LINE-UP
Please click the link below to get the line up suggestions
 
December 15 pm and 16 am  
December 16 pm and 17 am
December 17 pm and 18 am
December 18 pm and 19 am 
December 19 pm and 20 am
December 20 pm and 21 am
December 21 pm and 22 am
December 22 pm and 23 am
December 23 pm and 24 am
 
Readings lang po ang pinagkaiba sa Misa de Gallo at Sunday Morning Mass. You can still choose the songs suggested on the link provided above. If you insist to have a new set of songs, you can use the themes above (God’s Promise, Humble Beginnings, Obedience to God, Joyful Expectation, Blessed among Women and Jesus’ Sacrifice.
 
Entrance…
1.     Umanhi Ka, Ayaw Paglangan
2.     Umanhi ka Mesiyas
3.     Ang Panginoon ay Darating
4.     Ang Puso Ko’y Nagpupuri “Nagagalak ang aking espiritu”
5.     Halina’t Umawit (Flores, Villaroman) “Nang may kagalakan”
6.     Sumigaw sa Galak (Que)
7.     Magalak Tayo sa Diyos
8.     Halina, Jesus, aming Mananakop (Isidro, Que)
9.     Umawit Kayo (Aquino) Stanzas 2 and 4 ang priority. Change "Yahweh" to "Poon."
10.   O Come, Divine Messiah
 
Readings…

• First Reading – Micah 5:1-4A: God promises a ruler from Bethlehem, whose origins are ancient. He will shepherd Israel, bring peace, and his greatness will reach the ends of the earth.

• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 80: Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.

We ask God to show His power, care for His people, and give us new life. We seek His presence and salvation.

• Second Reading – Hebrews 10:5-10: Christ’s arrival meant replacing old sacrifices with his own body, fulfilling God’s will. His sacrifice made us holy once and for all.

• Gospel – Luke 1:39-45: Mary visited Elizabeth, whose baby leaped for joy upon hearing Mary. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, blessed Mary for her faith and for bearing the Lord.

 

Offertory…
1.     Aniang Among Halad
2.     Daygon Ikaw Ginoong Dios
3.     Ang Tanging Alay Ko
4.     Narito Ako (San Andres)
5.     Narito Ako, Panginoon (Que)
6.     Paghahandog (San Andres)
7.     Paghahandog ng Sarili (any version)
8.     Unang Alay (Magnaye) See my notes in previous posts.
9.     Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
10.   Dwelling Place (Foley) “May Christ find a dwelling place in our hearts”
11.   How Shall I Sing to God (Haas) Priority ang Stanza 1. Avoid Stanzas 2 and 3. Tila hindi appropriate sa theme yung 2, and sa season yung 3.
 
 
Communion…
1.     Andama ang Dalan, pwede rin ito sa communion
2.     Panahon Na
3.     Ang Kaluluwa ko’y Nauuhaw (Isidro, Que)
4.     Liwanag ng aming Puso (Tagle, Hontiveros)
5.     Liwanagan Mo, Jesus (Aquino)
6.     Panginoon, Masdan Mo (Isidro, Que)
7.     Tubig Ng Buhay (Valdellon) So reminiscent of John the Baptist.
8.     A Time will Come for Singing (Schutte)
9.     Patience, People (Foley)
10.   Gift of Emmanuel (Valdellon)
11.   The Face of God (Francisco)
12.   God of Silence (Francisco)
 
Recessional…
1.     E1 if not used in Entrance
2.     E2 if not used in Entrance
3.     Ang Tawag sa Panahon
4.     Balang Araw (Borres, Francisco) Opinyon ko lang ‘toh: consider changing yung ‘Narito na’ng Manunubos, luwalhatiin ang Diyos!’ into ‘Darating na’ng Manunubos, luwalhatiin ang Diyos!’
5.     Panginoon, Hanggang Kailan? (Isidro, Ramirez)
6.     The Lord is my Light (Foley). Prioritize Stanza 2: “Your face, Lord, I seek.”
7.     Wait for the Lord
8.     Save Us, O Lord (Dufford) Prioritize Stanza 2.
9.     Cry Out With Joy
10.   Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) “Let all the earth rejoice.”
 
 
 
Have a blessed weekend everyone 😊