Degree of ceremony: Respect

Liturgical color: White

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Introduction to the Mass

Dear brothers and sisters! The Church chose the first day of the year to celebrate the Mother of God to honor her as the Queen of time, a new time of grace. Through her, God came to inaugurate the time of salvation as promised after the first sin. She and the Jewish people prayed day and night for the Savior to come soon… And humanity began a new page of history when she said “Yes”, God became incarnate in her womb, she became the Mother of God from that moment. Today, the first day of the new year, we do not forget to take a moment of silence to thank God for the graces we received in the old year. Together with Mary, we offer God a new year of peace and prosperity, and together we sincerely ask God to forgive our mistakes and shortcomings in the old year.

Entrance chant

Hail to the Holy Mother, who gave birth to the King, who rules the universe forever and ever.

Collect

Almighty God, on the day when the Virgin Mary gave birth to the Savior, you gave to humanity the treasure of eternal salvation. Grant that through her intercession we may receive the source of eternal life, your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. He is God who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

First Reading : Num 6:22-27

“They will call on my name over the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”

From the book of Numbers.

The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to Aaron and his sons and say to them, ‘Bless the people of Israel. Say to them: “The Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord show you His face to you and have mercy on you. May the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.’ They will call upon My name over the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”

That is the word of the Lord.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 66:2-3. 5. 6 and 8

Response: May God have mercy on us and bless us.

Chant: May God have mercy on us and bless us; let the light of his face shine upon us, that his ways may be known on earth, his salvation among all peoples.

Chant: Let the nations be glad and rejoice, for he rules the peoples with righteousness, and he governs the nations of the earth.

Chant: Praise him, all you peoples; praise him, O Lord, all you peoples! May God bless us, and let all the ends of the earth fear him.

Second Reading : Gal 4:4-7

“God sent his Son, born of a woman.”

Excerpt from the letter of Saint Paul the Apostle to the Galatians.

When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. For this reason God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba!” So ​​you are no longer a servant but a son; and if a son, then also an heir through God.

That is the word of the Lord.

Alleluia : Hebrews 1:1-2

Alleluia, alleluia! – In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers through the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son. – Alleluia.

Gospel : Luke 2, 16-21

“They found Mary and Joseph and the baby… and eight days later his name was called Jesus.”

The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke.

The shepherds went with haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. When they saw him, they understood what had been told them about this child. And all who heard him were amazed at what the shepherds told them.

But Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.

When eight days were completed, the time for circumcision was fulfilled, and he was named Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

That is the word of the Lord.

Prayer of the Faithful

Celebrant: On the first day of the new year, let us give thanks to God for giving humanity the Virgin Mary. Through her intercession, we believe that God will continue to bestow countless blessings upon humanity and the world in this new year. With that confidence, let us now offer our prayers to God.

1. “They will call upon my name over the children of Israel, and I will bless them.”- May the Pastors and the Vietnamese Church have a peaceful new year, and may our relatives and friends receive many blessings.

2. “ If you are a child, you are also an heir, thanks to God.”- May the unfortunate and suffering individuals and families always have God’s presence, support, and comfort.

3. “ The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem” – May all members of God’s people throughout this year always know how to share the happiness they have received with those around them and those they meet.

4. “They praised God for all they had heard and seen ,” – May our parish community always be of one mind and love for one another, and know how to praise God together for all the graces He has given us.

Celebrant : Lord Jesus Christ, together with the Virgin Mary, we begin a new year. May she always be present with us throughout this new year, as she was present with you, who live and reign forever and ever.

Prayer over the offerings

Merciful God, all the good things in the world have their origin in you, and only through you can they be developed to their full potential. Today, celebrating the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, we rejoice that our salvation has begun; grant us also the happiness of seeing it complete. We pray to you…

Preface to the Immaculate Conception

Communion song

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Prayer after communion

Lord, we have joyfully partaken of the heavenly banquet and proudly proclaim the Virgin Mary as the Mother of your Son Jesus and Mother of the Church. Grant that this banquet may give us the strength to attain eternal happiness. We pray…