January 3-7: WEEKDAYS BEFORE THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD

NOTE: January 2 (SS. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazienzen, an obligatory Memorial) can be found in the Proper of Saints.

KEY:

CVG = Christus Vincit Gradual

P151 = Psalm 151

JANUARY 3

Introit

- To us a Child of hope is born (CVG: B-116)

- Unto us a Child is born (P151: 5-q)

- Your all-powerful Word (CVG: B-501)

Responsorial Psalm - All the ends of the earth (CVG: B-502)

Alleluia - The Word of God became flesh (CVG: B-205)

Offertory

- Yours are the heavens (CVG: B-119; P151: 5-s)

- O bless the Lord, my soul (CVG: G-3104; P151: 62-h)

Communion

- All the ends of the earth (CVG: B-120; P151: 5-t)

- O Lord, our God (CVG: G-2905; P151: 60-h)

Introit, Offertory, and Communion for January 4-7 are the same as January 3, above, except where noted.

JANUARY 4

Responsorial Psalm - All the ends of the earth (CVG: B-503)

Alleluia - In the past, God spoke... (CVG: B-306; P151: 6-f)

Communion - We have found the Messiah (CVG: G-208; P151: 33-h)

JANUARY 5

Responsorial Psalm - Let all the earth cry out (CVG: B-504)

Alleluia - A holy day has dawned (CVG: B-118; P151: 5-d)

JANUARY 6

Responsorial Psalm - Praise the Lord, Jerusalem (CVG: F-302; P151: 31-b)

Alleluia - The heavens were opened (CVG: B-805; P151: 9-g)

JANUARY 7

Responsorial Psalm - The Lord takes delight (CVG: B-505)

Alleluia - A great prophet has arisen (CVG: B-506)

Communion - Fill the jars with water (CVG: G-209; P151: 33-i)