Vigil Mass for the Nativity of the Lord (December 24, 2023)

Welcome to the 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass for the Nativity of the Lord (December 24, 2023) from SS. Isidore and Maria Parish at St. Paul Church, Glastonbury, Connecticut Prelude: Gesu Bambino, featuring Carol Vassar, alto, Tim Proctor, tenor, Vincent Kaverud, violin, Kathy Schiano, cello Opening Hymn: O Come, All Ye Faithful Glory to God First reading: Isiah 62:1-5 Psalm: Today a Savior has been born to us. Second Reading: Acts of the Apostles 13:16-17, 22-25 Alleluia verse: I proclaim to you good news of great joy: today a savior is born for us, Christ the Lord. Gospel Reading: Matthew 1:1-25 Homily Preparation hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Holy Holy Holy Mystery of Faith: We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your resurrection until you come again. Amen Lamb of God Communion Songs: The First Noel; O Holy Night, featuring Carol Vassar, alto and Tim Proctor, tenor; O Little Town of Bethlehem Communion Reflection: Father Mark Suslenko, Pastor, SS. Isidore and Maria Parish Communion Meditation: Silent Night Hymn for Going Forth: Joy to the World Permission to stream the music in this Mass was obtained from One License with license #731488-A7/19