Festival of Lessons and Carols
Welcome
S. Teresa Maya, Congregation Leader: The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
Prelude
Improvisation on "O Come O Come Emmanuel"
William Gokelman, piano & Christopher Gokelman, viola
Opening Prayer
Good and gracious God,
on this holy night you gave us your son,
the Lord of the universe, wrapped in
swaddling clothes,
the Savior of all, lying in a manger.
On this holy night
draw us into the mystery of your love.
Join our voices with the heavenly host,
that we may sing your glory on high.
Give us a place among the shepherds,
that we may find the one for whom
we have waited,
Jesus Christ, your Word made flesh,
who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
in the splendor of eternal light,
God for ever and ever.
Amen.
Dios Bueno y misericordioso,
en esta noche santa nos diste a tu hijo,
Señor del universo, envuelto en pañales,
el Salvador de todas las personas, recostado en
un pesebre.
En esta noche santa
llévanos hacia el misterio de tu amor.
Une nuestras voces con la hueste celestial,
para que podamos cantar tu gloria en lo alto.
Danos un lugar entre las y los pastores,
para que podamos encontrar a quien tanto
hemos esperado,
Jesucristo, tu Palabra hecha carne,
que vive y reina contigo,
en la unidad del Espíritu Santo,
en el esplendor de la luz eterna,
Dios por los siglos de los siglos.
Amén.
First Reading | Primera lectura
S. María de Lourdes Urrutia, Casa San Angel (Mexico City)
Response
Recorded by The Singers, under the direction of Matthew Culloton, Minneapolis, MN. Recording Engineer: David Trembley, Soundmaster Productions
All are invited to join in the singing of the hymn, with your ZOOM microphone kindly muted
Sacred Silence
Prayer
Oh tronco de Jesé,
esperamos el día de tu paz.
Que ayudemos a traer esta paz
a nuestras familias, comunidades y
a nuestro mundo.
Amén.
O stem of Jesse,
we wait for the day of your peace.
May we help to bring this peace
to our families, our communities, and our world.
Amen.
Second Reading | Secunda lectura
Dr. Ashley S. Love, Associate Professor: The University of the Incarnate Word
Response
All are invited to join in the singing of the hymn, with your ZOOM microphone kindly muted
Recorded by UIW Choirs and St. Mark the Evangelist Music Ministry
Behold, Behold
The mighty one has done great things for me
Behold, Behold
The mighty one has done great things for me
And Holy is your name, And Holy is your name
My soul exalts you
Behold my Lord whose mercy lies on me
My soul magnifies the Lord
My spirit rejoices in my savior
He looks at me with kindness
As with holy eyes of blindness
And all will call me blessed
Refrain
Compassion inhabits those who fear him
He has done great deeds with is arms
Scattered the proud. Rulers are brought down,
And he has lifted the humble
Behold, Behold
The mighty one has done great things for me
Refrain
He has filled the hungry with good things
And sent away the selfish empty handed
He has sent his servant, in remembrance of his mercy
And he has kept his promise
Refrain
Sacred Silence
Prayer
O God of surprises,
you asked Mary to trust in you.
May we always have that same trust, and respond with the same yes that Mary gave.
Amen.
Oh Dios de sorpresas,
Tú le pediste a María que confiara en ti.
Que siempre tengamos la misma confianza, y que respondamos con el mismo “sí” que dio María.
Amén.
Third Reading | Tercera lectura
H. Pilar Neira, Nuevo Chimbote (Peru)
Response
UIW Cardinal Singers, NPM Convention 2019
Mary journeyed with her husband on the road to David's city.
She was bearing Christ our Savior, only Son of God almighty.
Alegría, alegría! O what joy and what gladness were there
when the Virgin and her husband made their way to David's city.
Alegría, alegría! O what joy and what gladness were there
when the Virgin and her husband made their way to Bethlehem.
From the forests, at their passing, all the birds came swiftly winging,
as they watched this loving couple, and burst into happy singing.
Alegría, alegría! O what joy and what gladness were there
when the Virgin and her husband made their way to David's city.
Alegría, alegría! O what joy and what gladness were there
when the Virgin and her husband made their way to Bethlehem.
With the crowds in David's city, not a single inn was able
to give shelter to the couple, but a poor and lowly stable.
Alegría, alegría! O what joy and what gladness were there
when the Virgin and her husband made their way to David's city.
Alegría, alegría! O what joy and what gladness were there
when the Virgin and her husband made their way to Bethlehem.
All are invited to join in the singing of the hymn, with your ZOOM microphone kindly muted
Sacred Silence
Prayer
Oh estrella de la mañana
guíanos de manera gentil
y ayúdanos a ser tu luz
en un mundo oscuro y afligido.
Amén.
O Morning Star,
guide us in your gentle way,
and help us to be your light,
in a dark and troubled word.
Amen.
Fourth Reading | Quarta lectura
Rebecca Villareal, student: The University of the Incarnate Word (Our Lady's Chapel)
Response
All are invited to join in the singing of the hymn, with your ZOOM microphone kindly muted
All are invited to join in the singing of the hymn, with your ZOOM microphone kindly muted
English
1. Silent night! Holy night!
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and child!
Holy Infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
2. Silent night! Holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar;
Heav’nly hosts sing “Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.”
3. Silent night! Holy night!
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth,
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth.
Español
1. Noche de paz, Noche de amor;
Todo duerme en derredor.
Entre los astros que esparcen su luz
Bella anunciando al niñito Jesús,
Brilla la estrella de paz,
Brilla la estrella de paz.
2. Noche de paz, Noche de amor;
Mira qué gran resplandor
Luce en el rostro del Niño Jesús,
En el pesebre del mundo la luz,
Brilla la estrella de paz,
Brilla la estrella de paz.
3. Noche de paz, Noche de amor;
Al Divino Salvador
Que por nosotros nació en un portal.
Himnos cantemos de amor celestial.
¡Gloria por siempre al Señor!
¡Gloria por siempre al Señor!
Sacred Silence
Prayer
Gentle God,
You chose to reveal yourself first
to the most lowly.
May we always see you in the least
among us, and serve them with
gentleness and humility.
Amen.
Dios amable,
Tú escogiste revelarte primero
a los más humildes.
Que siempre te veamos en los últimos que están entre nosotras, y que les sirvamos con amabilidad y humildad.
Amén.
Dimitrios Vlachogiannakos, parent: The University of the Incarnate Word
Fifth Reading | Quinta lectura
Dr. Barbara Aranda-Naranjo, Provost: The University of the Incarnate Word (Our Lady's Chapel)
Response
All are invited to join in the singing of the hymn, with your ZOOM microphone kindly muted
The First Noel, arr. Dan Forrest
Atlanta Master Chorale, Conductor: Dr. Eric Nelson & Accompanist: Michael Dauterman
Choir: Noel, Noel, Noel. Born is the King, Noel.
All: The First Noel, the angel did say,
Was to certain poor shepherd
in fields where they lay;
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel.
All: They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the east, beyond them far,
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel.
Choir: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!
All: Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heav’nly Lord,
That hath made heav’n and earth of naught,
and with His blood mankind hath bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel! Born is the King of Israel!
Choir: Noel, Noel! Born is the King,
Noel! Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King, Noel, Noel.
Sacred Silence
Prayer
Dios bueno y generoso,
eres quien da todos los dones.
Ayúdanos a compartir los dones
que nos has dado,
para gloria de tu nombre.
Amén.
Good and generous God,
you are the giver of all gifts.
Help us to share the gifts
you have given,
for the glory of your name.
Amen.
Sixth Reading | Sexta lectura
Sr. Brigid Marie Clarke, The Chapel of the Incarnate Word
Response
Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night), arr. Chip Davis
William Gokelman, piano; Christopher Gokelman, viola; Daniel Rios, oboe
Sacred Silence
Prayer
Creator God,
you are beyond all time and space.
May we never fail to recognize you
and give praise to you in all we do.
Amen.
Dios creador,
tú vas más allá que todo tiempo y espacio.
Que nunca fallemos en reconocerte
y darte alabanza en todo lo que hacemos.
Amén.
Greeting
Dr. Tom Evans, President: The University of the Incarnate Word
Final Blessing
Que Dios-con-nosotras nos bendiga,
proteja de todo mal,
y nos lleve a la vida eterna.
Amén.
¡Vayamos en paz! Demos gracias a Dios.
May God with us, bless us,
protect us from all evil,
and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
Let us go in peace! Thanks be to God.
Postlude
Lena Gokelman (organ), Director of Music Ministries : The University of the Incarnate Word Mission and Ministry
Merry Christmas! | ¡Feliz Navidad!
