Prayer to Bless a Christmas Crib in a Manger Scene

Father: O Lord, hear my prayer.
All: And let my cry come to You.

Father: Let us pray. O God, who made this most holy night to shine forth with the brightness of the true Light, grant we beseech Thee, that we who have known the mystery of His light on earth, may attain the enjoyment of His happiness in heaven. Who lives and reigns with Thee forever and ever.

Crib Blessing
Father: Bless, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, this crib (he sprinkles it with holy water) which we have prepared in honor of the new birth in the flesh of Thine only begotten Son, that all who devoutly contemplate in this image the mystery of His Incarnation, may be filled with the light of His glory. Who lives and reigns with Thee forever and ever.
All: Amen.

Merry Christmas everyone from Father Young. Much love and Blessings to all!

Sunday 18 December- 4th Sunday of Advent: 11:00, Holy Family, Davenport and 2:30, St Patrick, Iowa City

https://extraordinaryform.org/propers/Advent4th.pdf

Prepare Ye the WayLike the whole liturgy of this season, the purpose of the Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is to prepare us for the twofold coming of Christ: His coming in mercy at Christmas; and in justice at the end of the world.

9:30 Catechism in the Youth Room, 10:10 Confessions, 10:30 Rosary, after Mass, Fellowship meal (Davenport)

2:10 Confessions, 4:00 Catechism (Iowa City)