Easter Vigil

Holy Saturday Evening 8:00 PM

EASTER VIGIL (4/13/2024)

Blessing of the Fire and Lighting of the Easter Candle

Presider: May the light of Christ, rising in glory, dispel the darkness of our hearts and minds.

All:         Amen.

PROCESSION

Deacon:  The Light of Christ                                     All:         Thanks be to God

Deacon:  The Light of Christ                                      All:  Thanks be to God.

Deacon: The Light of Christ                                       All:  Thanks be to God

EXSULTET –  “Rejoice, heavenly powers …. Your Son who lives and reigns, forever and ever”

All sing:  AMEN

PRESIDER:   PLEASE EXTINGUISH YOUR CANDLES

  1. First Reading

Psalm:  Lord, Send out Your Spirit  Page 70    Joyce

  1. Second Reading Psalm: You are inheritance   Page 72   Kat
  1. Third Reading Psalm:  Let Us Sing To The Lord   Page 73   Dennis
  1. Fourth Reading Psalm: I Will Praise you, Lord   Page 74   Janet
  1. Fifth Reading Psalm: You Will Draw Water   Page 75  Dennis
  1. Sixth Reading Psalm: Lord You Have The Words Page 76 Terri
  1. Seventh Reading Psalm: Like A Deer  Page 77  Janet  

Epistle (no Psalm)

Gospel Acclamation: Sheet Music

Gospel and Homily.

RCIA Rites…. Litany of Saints: Glenn will sing this with the choir. (Printed Sheet)

Sprinkling: We Shall Draw Water Joyfully. (Printed sheet)l

Offertory: Christ Be Our Light: use Easter Vigil text. #661

Sanctus, Mem .acclamation, Amen, Our Father, Agnus Dei

Communion: Pan di Vida #813

RECESSIONAL Jesus Christ Is Risen Today   #425