Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

Readings for the Sunday/Holy Day Masses

Complete text for the readings can be found on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) website: http://www.usccb.org. Select the Sunday/Holy Day on the calendar and the readings will appear on the screen.

December 8 (Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

• Reading 1: Genesis 3:9-15, 20
• Reading 2: Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12
• Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

December 10 (Second Sunday of Advent) 

• Reading 1: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11
• Reading 2: 2 Peter 3:8-14
• Gospel: Mark 1:1-8

December 17 (Third Sunday of Advent) 

• Reading 1: Isaiah 61:1-2A, 10-11
• Reading 2: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
• Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28

December 24 (Fourth Sunday of Advent)

• Reading 1: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8B-12, 14A, 16
• Reading 2: Romans 16:25-27
• Gospel: Luke 1:26-38

December 24 (The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) During the Night)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 62:1-5
• Reading 2: Acts 13:16-17, 22-25
• Gospel: Matthew 1:1-25

December 25 (The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Mass During the Day)

• Reading 1: Isaiah 52:7-10
• Reading 2: Hebrews 1:1-6
• Gospel: John 1:1-5, 9-14

Instructions for Intercessions & Announcements

• Intercessions and Announcements are placed in a white binder on the shelf in the Podium for Lectors to use during Mass.

Choir Rehearsal and Mass Schedule 

Music Ministry Choir Schedule (Sept. thru Dec. 2023 Updated)

List of Songs for Cantors

December 8 (Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

All Mass parts Mass of Creation, except Alleluia Storrington Mass.

• Gathering: Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones (2 Verses)
• Psalm 98: Sing to Our God (2 Verses)
• Offertory: Holy is Your Name (Canticle of Mary) (2 Verses)
• Communion: Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (2 Verses)
• Recessional: Immaculate Mary (2 Verses)

December 10 (Second Sunday of Advent)

All Mass parts Mass of Angels and Saints, except Alleluia Storrington Mass.

• Gathering: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Verses 1 & 2)
• Psalm 72: In the Time of God (Verses 1, 2 & 4)
• Offertory: Like a Shepherd (3 Verses)
• Communion: Canticle of the Turning (4 Verses)
• Recessional: Proclaim the Joyful Message (2 Verses)

Who's Part of the Music Ministry?

Cantors lead and energize the congregation in singing during worship.

The Music Ministry Choir leads the congregation in singing as well as provides special music typically at the Gift and Eucharist parts of the Mass. Choral music performed is three to four part voices ranging from traditional to contemporary.

Instrumentalists play solos or accompany cantors, choirs, and the congregation in song.

The Bell Choir ministers to the congregation through music.