1. Welcome to our Advent Reconciliation Year B 2. Mobile Phones in thoi di ng Please turn-off or silence your Mobile Phones to preserve the Solemnity of the Mass. Xin vui lng tt hay im lng in thoi dnh s nghim trang cho Thnh L. 3. Popes General Prayer Intention Cu nguyn theo ca c Thnh Cha. The Holy Fathers general prayer intention is that the birth of the Redeemer may bring peace and hope to all people of good will. Cu xin s ra i ca ng Cu Th mang li n an bnh v nim hy vng cho mi ngi thnh tm thin ch. 4. Popes Missionary Prayer Intention Cu nguyn theo ca c Thnh Cha The Holy Fathers missionary intention is that parents may be true evangelizers, passing on to their children the precious gift of faith. Cu cho cc bc lm cha m tr nn nhng nh truyn gio ch thc, truyn thng c tin l mn qu qu gi nht cho con ci mnh. 5. Church Windows During Summer, if it is hot please open the windows of the Church. But, please remember to close them after Mass. Xin vui lng m ca s nu tri nng v xin nh ng li. 6. Mobile Phones in thoi di ng Please turn-off or silence your Mobile Phones to preserve the Solemnity of the Mass. Xin vui lng tt hay im lng in thoi dnh s nghim trang cho Thnh L. 7. Entrance Hymn Wait For The Lord Unknown Used with Permission Licence No. 475E Word of Life International 8. Wait for the Lord, whose day is near. Wait for the Lord: be strong, take heart! (repeat) 9. This advent we have used the words we are the clay taken from the Prophet Isaiah, to remind us that God is the one who shapes us. Ma vng ny, chng ta dng trch on: chng ta l t, ca ngn s Isaiah, nhc nh chng ta l to vt do Cha tc to. 10. We respond and use the gift we are to build up Gods family. Chng ta p ng v x dng n ban ny xy dng nh Cha. 11. Today we will reflect on how well we have lived this gift, so that we can come forward to be reconciled with God and his family. Hy cng suy nim: Chng ta sng nh th no vi hng n ny. Hy tin ln ho gii vi Cha v vi anh ch em. 12. Opening Prayer Almighty and merciful God, you have brought us together in the name of your Son to receive your mercy and grace in our time of need. Open our eyes to see the mistakes we make. Touch our hearts so we become like you. 13. Where sin has divided and scattered, may your love make us one again; where sin has brought weakness, may your power heal and strengthen; where sin has brought death, may your Spirit raise to new life. Give us a new heart to love you, so that our lives may reflect the image of your Son. May the world see the glory of Christ revealed in your Church, and come to know that he is the one whom you have sent, Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. All: Amen 14. And with your spirit. 15. Gospel Reading The Gospel of St. John 1:6-8. 19-28 There stands among you, unknown to you, the one who is coming after me. Gia cc ngi c mt ng m cc ngi khng bit. 16. A man came, sent by God. His name was John. He came as a witness, as a witness to speak for the light, so that everyone might believe through him. He was not the light, only a witness to speak for the light. C mt ngi c Thin Cha sai n, tn l Gio-an. ng n lm chng, v lm chng v nh sng, mi ngi nh ng m tin. ng khng phi l nh sng, nhng ng n lm chng v nh sng. 17. This is how John appeared as a witness. When the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who are you? he not only declared, but he declared quite openly, I am not the Christ. V y l li chng ca ng Gio-an, khi ngi Do-thi t Gi-ru-sa- lem c mt s t t v my thy L-vi n hi ng: "ng l ai? ng tuyn b thng thn, ng tuyn b rng: "Ti khng phi l ng Ki-t." 18. Well then, they asked are you Elijah? I am not he said. Are you the Prophet? He answered, No. So they said to him, Who are you? We must take back an answer to those who sent us. H li hi ng: "Vy th th no? ng c phi l ng -li-a khng? " ng ni: "Khng phi." - "ng c phi l v ngn s chng? " ng p: "Khng." H lin ni vi ng: "Th ng l ai, chng ti cn tr li cho nhng ngi c chng ti n? 19. What have you to say about yourself? So John said, I am, as Isaiah prophesied: a voice that cries in the wilderness: Make a straight way for the Lord. Now these men had been sent by the Pharisees, ng ni g v chnh ng? " ng ni: Ti l ting ngi h trong hoang a: Hy sa ng cho thng c Cha i, nh ngn s I-sai-a ni. Trong nhm c c i, c my ngi thuc phi Pha-ri-su. 20. and they put this further question to him, Why are you baptising if you are not the Christ, and not Elijah, and not the prophet? John replied, I baptise with water; but there stands among you unknown to you the one H hi ng: "Vy ti sao ng lm php ra, nu ng khng phi l ng Ki-t, cng khng phi l ng -li- a hay v ngn s? " ng Gio-an tr li: "Ti y lm php ra trong nc. Nhng c mt v ang gia cc ng m cc ng khng bit. 21. who is coming after me; and I am not fit to undo his sandal-strap. This happened at Bethany, on the far side of the Jordan, where John was baptising. This is the Gospel of the Lord. Ngi s n sau ti v ti khng ng ci quai dp cho Ngi." Cc vic xy ra ti B-ta-ni-a, bn kia sng Gio-an, ni ng Gio- an lm php ra. l Li Cha. 22. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 23. Examination of Conscience Nghi thc sm hi 24. This evening as we wait for the Lord to come into our lives we can reflect on these questions. Have you stayed awake to the action of God in your life? Ti nay, Trong lc ch Cha n trong lng mi ngi, hy cng suy nim: Chng ta c tnh thc Cha hnh ng trong chng ta khng? 25. Reflection In this gospel John Baptist is confronted by the priests and Levites, they do not know who he is so they ask are you the Christ or Elijah or one of the prophets? Suy Nim Trong bi Tin Mng, cc thy c v thy L- vi hi thnh Gioan Ty Gi rng: ng c phi l ng Kit hay E-li- za hay ngn s no khc? 26. John does not big note himself, he knows he is not the light, so he says "I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness. Thnh Gioan t bit mnh khng phi l nh sng, nn tr li: Ti l ting ku trong hoang a 27. John says he is crying in the wilderness because he is out in the bush, but also because he is not being heard. Johns message is be sincere. Gioan Ty Gi v anh em h Gisu b hm hi khi thch thc cc v lnh o tn gio trong khi rao ging s ip Tin Mng. 28. Both John and his cousin Jesus got in very deep trouble when they challenged the religious leaders to live up to the message they preached. Gioan Ty Gi v anh em h Gisu b hm hi khi thch thc cc v lnh o tn gio trong khi rao ging s ip Tin Mng. 29. Now in this Advent season do we hear the message of John the Baptist? Are we sincere in the way we live the Christian life? These questions may help us to prepare for reconciliation. Trong ma Vng ny, chng ta c lng nghe S ip ca thnh Gioan Ty Gi khng? Chng ta c thc tm sng vi l tng Kit gio khng? Hy hi chnh mnh: 30. At Home: Have I been honest with my family? Do I apologise when I am wrong or do I try to look better than I am and cover my small mistakes? Trong Gia nh Sng chn tht vi gia nh khng? C hi hn khi lm iu sai v c gng sa li thay v che y? 31. At home: Have I helped my family to be happy by showing patience and genuine love? Have I been committed to my children and my partner? Trong Gia nh C lm cho gia nh an vui bng s kin nhn v tnh yu chn thnh khng? C tn ty vi con ci v v hoc chng? 32. At work and at school in the world: Do I work for the good of the organization or do I try to make myself the hero? Am I a show off? ni lm vic hay trng hc: Ti tn tm lm vic hay c lm ra v anh hng? hay khoe khoang? 33. At work and at school in the world: Do I respect others whose lives are also moulded by God: the Potter? ni lm vic hay trng hc: Ti c knh trng mi ngi cng c Cha tc to nh ti khng? 34. Do I share my time and my possessions with those in need? Do I look down on those who are poor or sick? Ti c knh trng mi ngi cng c Cha tc to nh ti khng? Ti c chia s thi gian v ti sn cho ngi khc khng? 35. Do I look down on the elderly and those from other races? Have I been truthful and fair or have I hurt others through what I have said? Ti c quan tm n ngi gi, ngi au yu? Ti c c x thnh tht, cng bng hay gy tn thng bng li ni? 36. In my own heart Am I honest with myself or do I make out I am better than I am? Do I appreciate Gods generosity in giving me a place in His family? Trong Tm hn: Ti c lng t trng v c gng lm tt hn? Ti c t n Cha ban cho ti c mt ni sng trong gia nh ca Cha. 37. A number of priests will be available for individual reconciliation. When everyone has been to speak to a priest we will all express our sorrow together and conclude the Reconciliation Ceremony with a prayer. Cc Linh mc ang ch i ban b tch x gii c nhn. Hy ni vi cc linh mc v by t hi tic cng hip dng li nguyn lnh nhn b tch gii ti. 38. Suggested words of sorrow Cc cu ni tiu biu xin n tha th. You may wish to begin by saying one of the followings: Tha Cha, con phm ti, v xin c n tha th. Tha Cha, con xin c n tha ti. Father, I have sinned I ask for forgiveness Father, I am sorry for all my sins Father, ask for Gods forgiveness 39. O Lord hear my prayer O Lord hear my prayer, O Lord hear my prayer, When I call answer me. O Lord hear my prayer, O Lord hear my prayer, Come and listen to me. 40. Reflection song Cha ch ta_Hong Oanh Lord is waiting for us. Longtime ago while we have slept soundly. Since we have forgotten the way to come back. Lord is waiting for us. In His widely opened arms, He is waiting for us. In every His breath, He is waiting for us. He is still waiting. 41. Refrain: Lord, let your mercy be on us As we place our trust in you. The word of the Lord is, Faithfulness and love. This love can never be measured. Gods beauty is like nothing we have ever seen, So let us place our trust in God. 1985, Kevin Bates; arr. By Alister Spence Used with permission WOL 475E 42. Like a Shepherd. Refrain: Like a shepherd he feeds his flock and gathers the lambs in his arms, Holding them carefully close to his heart, leading them home. 1.Say to the cities of Judah: Prepare the way of the Lord. Go to the mountain top, lift your voice: Jerusalem here is your God. 43. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 1. O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel, shall come to you, O Israel. Traditional, 1975 GIA Publications, Used with Permission. License # 475 1 44. Together we pray The Lords Prayer 45. 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. Ly Cha chng con trn tri, chng con nguyn danh Cha c sng. Nc Cha tr n, Cha th hin di t cng nh trn tri. Xin Cha cho chng con hm nay lng thc hng ngy 46. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil. v tha n chng con nh chng con cng tha k c n chng con. Xin ch chng con sa chc cm d, nhng cu chng con cho khi s d. 47. Recessional Hymn Blessing Song Stephen Robinson, Copyright agent: Willow Connection Pty Ltd Used with Permission Licence No. 475E Word of Life International 48. May Yahweh bless you and keep you. May Yahweh let his face shine on you, And be gracious to you. May Yahweh uncover his face to you And bring you peace. Used with permission Licence No. 475E Word of Life International 49. May Yahweh bless you and keep you. May Yahweh let his face shine on you, And be gracious to you. May Yahweh uncover his face to you And bring you peace. Used with permission Licence No. 475E Word of Life International