Solemn Eucharist

Sunday, December 21, 2025
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Saint Thomas
O Oriens — “O Rising Sun”

Saint Thomas

Everliving God, who didst strengthen thine apostle Thomas with firm and certain faith in thy Son's resurrection: Grant us so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting in thy sight; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.


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We invite those of you watching this service online to invite Jesus into your hearts during Holy Communion by making an Act of Spiritual Communion.

My Jesus,
I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things,
and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive you sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.

PreacherFr. Turner
Sung byThe Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys
The Ordinary of the MassMissa Bell’ Amfitrit’ altera, by Orlandus Lassus (1532-1594)
Hymn56 – O come, O come, Emmanuel – VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL
HymnPeople look East!
Offertory AnthemI sing of a Mayden, by Benedict Tanner
Offertory HymnLo, how a Rose e’er blooming – ES IST EIN ROS
Communion AnthemA tender shoot, by Kerensa Briggs
Hymn66 – Come, thou long-expected Jesus – STUTTGART

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