Paul Vargis
TyLocation: Kitchen of the Rainbow Chapel.
Presider: Friar Ty
Altar dressed with Communion elements; four Advent Candles, Christ Candle, Gingerbread house made for Jesus, Mary & Joseph to return to from Egypt by the Children; statue of Our Lady of Mount St. Carmel, statue of St. Francis of Assisi
From Mother Theresa:
Jesus in my heart,
Increase my faith,
Strengthen my faith,
Let me live this faith
Through living
humble oberdience.
Amen.
Gathering Psalm: Psalm 150
Candle one:
Gift: Peace
Story: Desmond Tutu‘s story of the Noses
Song: Let there be Peace on Earth
Candle of Peace is lit.
Candle Two:
Gift: Hope
Story: Mother Teresa’s wedding gifting story
Song: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Candle of Hope is lit.
Candle Three:
Gift: Faith
Story: Francis and the Lepers
Song: Peace Like a River (with actions)
Candle of Faith is lit
Candle Four:
Gift: Joy
Song: Joy in my Heart
Story: Mary Said Yes, Mary visits Elizabeth Luke 1:26-56
Song: Jingle Bells
Candle of Joy is Lit
Christ Candle
Gift: Love
Story: Here come the Shepherds (Luke 2:1-21)
Song: Jesus loves me
Prayers of thanksgiving from the gathered family
Eucharist:
Story of Friends, where Jesus calls us his beloved friends which for today means we are family.
The Bread of Life Given for you
The Cup of Promise poured out for you
Alleluia.
Closing Prayer:
Our Lady of the Yukon
Arise- go! Sell all you possess…give it directly, personally to the poor. Take up My cross (their cross) and follow Me – going to the poor- being poor- being one with them- one with Me.
Little- be always little…simple-poor- childlike,
Preach the Gospel with your life- without compromise – listen to the Spirit – He will lead you.
Do little things exceedingly weel for love of Me.
Love-love-love, never counting the cost.
Go into the market place and stay with Me … pray … fast … pray always… fast
Be hidden – be alight to your neighbour’s feet. Go without fears into the depths of men’s hearts . .. I shall be with you.
Pray always. I will be your rest.
Amen.
- The Altar of Gift-Mass, celebrating the five gifts Mary’s saying yes birthed into this world.
From the Children, joining hands around the altar, singing “Let their be peace on Earth”
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