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THREE DAY NOVENA IN HONOR OF SAINT THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS

OF THE HOLY FACE Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Thank you for coming this evening.

The Relic of St. Therese is on display. Due to Covid-19 and for the

Safety of all we kindly ask that You do not touch or pick up the Relic.

This year there will be no basket for paper intentions.

On the closing night of this Novena we will celebrate a Mass. There is a basket in the back of the Church for anyone

Who wishes to make a donation.

Roses will be available on the final evening on a table For you to pick up as you leave the church.

Copied with the permission of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns

Monastery of St. Joseph and St. Anne 66th Ave. and Old York Rd.

Philadelphia, PA 19126-2795

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SECOND NIGHT PROCESSIONAL - STAND

HYMN – PRAISE TO THE LORD Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the king of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is our health and salvation! Come, all who hear Now to his altar draw near, Joining in glad adoration!! Praise to the Lord, who shall prosper our work and defend us; Surely his goodness and mercy shall

Daily attend us. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, Who with his love will befriend us. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in us adore him! All that has life and breath come now with praises before him! Let the “Amen” sound from his people again, Now as we worship before him!

SECOND NIGHT

Saint Jerome – Doctor of the Church

Priest: O God, come to my assistance. People: Lord, make haste to help me.

BOW People: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Alleluia. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed. KNEEL HYMN: O SAVING VICTIM O saving Victim, open wide The gate of Heav’n to us below, Our foes press on from ev’ry side; Your aid supply, your strength bestow. To your great name be endless praise, Immortal Godhead, One in Thee; O grant us endless length of days In our true native land with thee. Amen

O salutaris Hostia Quae caeli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria. Amen

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ANTIPHON 1 My life is at the service of the Gospel; God has given me this gift of His grace.

Psalm 15 BVM means the Blessed Mother side of the Church

SJ means the St. Joseph side of the Church BVM: Lord, who shall be admitted to your tent and dwell on your holy mountain? SJ: He who walks without fault; he who acts with justice and speaks the truth from his heart; he who does not slander with his tongue. BVM: He who does no wrong to his brother, who casts no slur on his neighbor, who holds the godless in disdain, but honors those who fear the Lord; SJ: He who keeps his pledge, a come what may; who takes no interest on a loan and accepts no bribes against the innocent. Such a man will stand firm forever. BVM: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit: SJ: As it was in the beginning is now, and will be forever. Amen. ANTIPHON 1 My life is at the service of the Gospel; God has given me the gift of His grace.

ANTIPHON 2 This servant proved himself faithful and wise; the Lord entrusted the care of His household to him.

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Psalm 112 BVM means the Blessed Mother side of the Church

SJ means the St. Joseph side of the Church BVM: Happy the man who fears the Lord, who takes delight in all his commands. His sons will be powerful on earth; the children of the upright are blessed. SJ: Riches and wealth are in his house; his justice stands firm forever. He is a light in the darkness for the upright; he is generous, merciful and just. BVM: The good man takes pity and lends, he conducts his affairs with honor. The just man will never waver; He will be remembered forever. SJ: He has no fear of evil news; with a firm heart he trusts in the Lord. With a steadfast heart he will not fear; he will see the downfall of his foes. BVM: Open-handed, he gives to the poor, his justice stands firm forever. His head will be raised in glory. SJ: The wicked man sees and is angry, grinds his teeth and fades away; the desire of the wicked leads to doom. BVM: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; SJ: As it was in the beginning is now, and will be forever. Amen. ANTIPHON 2 This servant proved himself faithful and wise; the Lord entrusted the care of his household to him.

ANTIPHON 3 My sheep will hear my voice; And there shall be one fold and one shepherd.

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CANTICLE Revelation 15:3-4

BVM means the Blessed Mother side of the Church SJ means the St. Joseph side of the Church

BVM: Mighty and wonderful are your works, Lord God Almighty! Righteous and true are your ways, O King of the nations! SJ: Who would dare to refuse you honor, Or the glory due your name, O Lord? BVM: Since you alone are holy, all nations shall come and worship in your presence. Your mighty deeds are clearly seen. SJ: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; BVM: As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. ANTIPHON 3 My sheep will hear my voice; and there shall be one fold and one shepherd.

READING James 3:17-18 Wisdom from above is the first of all innocent. It is also peaceable, lenient, docile, rich in sympathy and in the kindly deeds that are its fruits, impartial and sincere. The harvest of justice is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace.

HOMILY

RESPONSORY Priest: In the midst of the Church he spoke with eloquence. People: In the midst of the Church he spoke with eloquence. Priest: The Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding. People: He spoke with eloquence. Priest: Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; People: In the midst of the Church he spoke with eloquence.

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MAGNIFICAT ANTIPHON

GOSPEL CANTICLE Luke 1: 46-55

BVM means the Blessed Mother side of the Church SJ means the St. Joseph side of the Church

BVM: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. SJ: From this day all generations will call me blessed. The Almighty has done great things for me and holy is His Name. BVM: He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. SJ: He has shown the strength of His arm. He has scattered the proud in their conceit. BVM: He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly. SJ: He has filled the hungry with good things and the rich He has sent away empty. BVM: He has come to the help of His servant Israel for He has remembered His promise of mercy, SJ: The promise He made to our fathers, to Abraham and His children forever.

BVM: Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. SJ: As it was in the beginning is now, and will be forever. Amen.

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REPEAT THE MAGNIFICAT ANTIPHON

PLEASE BE SEATED NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. THERESE O Eternal Father, source of life and goodness, you promised the kingdom of heaven to those who become as little children. Your loving daughter, St. Therese of the Child Jesus, has given us an example of heroic faith in your paternal care. O Jesus, Eternal Son of God, full of grace and truth, you have told us to come to you for you are gentle and humble of heart. Your Little Flower trusted totally in the promises of your tender Mercy, which are fulfilled for all who hope in you. O Eternal Holy Spirit, fire of Divine Charity, you are the Advocate given to be with us always, and to lead us to the fullness of life. St. Therese has taught us by her life, that all is possible to those who surrender their hearts to you, and to live in your love. O Eternal Triune God, grant that through her intercession we may obtain our requests, and grow each day in child-like faith, living hope, and ardent charity. Conform our desires and actions to your holy will, and so bring us to the kingdom of your glory, where you live and reign, One God, forever and ever. Amen.

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HYMN TO ST. THERESE When you lived, O Little Flower, Cloistered in the Church’s heart. You made each small act most fruitful Through loves sanctifying art. You have taught us thus to travel

Surely in your Little Way; Help us also in our labors And be near us as we pray. Though in Carmel you were hidden Walls could not contain love’s goal. You sought martyrdom with Jesus Both in body and in soul

With a missionary fervor You embraced the Christian life. Loving Jesus in your blessings, Loving still in pain and strife.

Saint Therese now show love’s power, For our longings intercede Shower graces, fair as roses, Hope and solace as we plead. Grant us your strong faith-filled trusting In the Father’s constant care, ‘Till in Heaven we are with you Love eternally to share!

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven Hallowed be thy name Thy kingdom come Thy will be done On earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us

And lead us not into temptation But deliver us from evil Amen. KNEEL

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BENEDICTION OF THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT HYMN - DOWN IN ADORATION FALLING

Down in adoration falling, This great Sacrament we hail; Over ancient forms of worship Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith will tell us Christ is present, When our human senses fail. To the everlasting Father, And the Son who made us free, And the Spirit, God proceeding From them each eternally, Be Salvation, honor, blessing, Might and endless majesty. Amen

Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui, Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui; Praestet fides supplementum, Sensum defectui. Genitori Genitoque Laus et jubilation, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudation. Amen

Priest: You have given them Bread from Heaven People: Having within it all Sweetness Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the Eucharist as the memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this sacrament of your body and blood help us to experience the salvation you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. People: Amen

DIVINE PRAISES

Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ true God and true Man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be His most Sacred Heart. Blessed be His most Precious Blood. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His angels and His saints. May the Heart of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament be praised, adored and glorified at every moment in all the Tabernacles of the world till the end of time. Amen.

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BLESSED SACRAMENT WILL BE REPOSED RECESSIONAL - STAND HYMN – HOLY GOD WE PRAISE THY NAME Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee; All on earth thy scepter claim, All in heaven above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain, Everlasting is thy reign! Infinite thy vast domain, Everlasting is thy reign!

Hark, the loud celestial hymn; Angel choirs above are raising; Cherubim and Seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising, Fill the heavens with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy, Lord! Fill the heavens with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy, Lord!

Please take this worship aid with you as you leave. Thank you

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