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                    A life to lesson the burden of others
                    A day to spread  love around
                    A time to spare for the needy
                             Bearing a beautiful smile while greeting others
                             Blessing everyone to live a life of happiness
                             Blooming with strong conviction

                              Both the eyes to see the divine beauty
                              Both the hands to work for humanity
                              Both the legs to walk towards truth
                   
                    A gesture out of kindness
                    A way to walk with justice
                    A word spoken for peace
                               
                                              are the MIRACULOUS GIFTS OF GOD.

                                We are blessed to enter into this third week of advent. We have been travelling with our mother church in the preparation of our Lord’s coming. The hope we had received during the first week of advent, the love we had experienced during the second week of advent are going to be strengthened during this third week.
                                Third week of advent which is known as Guadete Sunday is another expression of God’s love. Because God wants us to live our life happily. The love of our Lord is the driving force of our journey on this earth. Venerating this unconditional love of God, the benevolent life giver we join in this Bhajan.
BHAJAN

                                Light is the promise of God, the creator of divine light. God himself is light and He wants us to be in the light. In fact He tells us that we are the light of the world. Where there is light there is no fear. Where there is light there is no doubt. We too are invited to enjoy this third week of advent by being present in the light. Added to that let us develop the hope of radiating light, the light which enables everyone to walk without confusions.
                                Third week of advent highlights the gift of joy which was brought by baby Jesus. Joy to the world was the message given to this world. As the people filled with God’s joy during this  advent season let us light up the third candle which symbolizes  joy within and joy around us.
Hymn

                                 Psalm 146  .         Let our response be Rejoice in the Lord.

                                 As every day in advent is the day of preparation, let us feel glad to spend a while in reflection. The message of joy to the world was brought to the people who were very simple in heart. Their readiness to receive our Lord was impressive. Their constant effort to wait for the Lord with humble hearts and truthful service made them to become worthy of receiving our Lord and His message. As there were many awaiting for His arrival it was the simple people chosen to be the instruments of God’s message. Let us also check ourselves that are we worthy enough to receive our Lord or are we truly preparing ourselves to celebrate His birthday?
                                 Dear loving Jesus the admirer of human race, we thank and praise you for your mere presence in the midst of us. We venerate you for your amicable encouragement in the time of distress. We love you for counting us worthy to be numbered in the list of your beloved people. Here we express our thanks through this hymn.
Hymn
                               
                                 Gospel reading Mt:11:2-11  Jesus clearly expresses himself in the gospel as a person who heals, who cares, who understands, who purifies, who forgives, who appreciates and who loves. As he proclaimed the zealous involvement of John the Baptist, he did not deny the fact that we too can become his docile instruments. Praying for each one of us personally, for every member in our mother church, every member of our congregation and all those who are in need of divine blessings let us join in our Lord’s prayer.                   
                                 Dear loving Lord, we thank you for your affectionate presence in our midst. Help us to remain faithful for your love and the call we have received. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

                                We are blessed to enter into this third week of advent. We have been travelling with our mother church in the preparation of our Lord’s coming. The hope we had received during the first week of advent, the love we had experienced during the second week of advent are going to be strengthened during this third week.
                                Third week of advent which is known as Guadete Sunday is another expression of God’s love. Because God wants us to live our life happily. The love of our Lord is the driving force of our journey on this earth. Venerating this unconditional love of God, the benevolent life giver we join in this Bhajan.
BHAJAN

                                Light is the promise of God, the creator of divine light. God himself is light and He wants us to be in the light. In fact He tells us that we are the light of the world. Where there is light there is no fear. Where there is light there is no doubt. We too are invited to enjoy this third week of advent by being present in the light. Added to that let us develop the hope of radiating light, the light which enables everyone to walk without confusions.
                                Third week of advent highlights the gift of joy which was brought by baby Jesus. Joy to the world was the message given to this world. As the people filled with God’s joy during this  advent season let us light up the third candle which symbolizes  joy within and joy around us.
Hymn

                                 Psalm 146  .         Let our response be Rejoice in the Lord.

                                 As every day in advent is the day of preparation, let us feel glad to spend a while in reflection. The message of joy to the world was brought to the people who were very simple in heart. Their readiness to receive our Lord was impressive. Their constant effort to wait for the Lord with humble hearts and truthful service made them to become worthy of receiving our Lord and His message. As there were many awaiting for His arrival it was the simple people chosen to be the instruments of God’s message. Let us also check ourselves that are we worthy enough to receive our Lord or are we truly preparing ourselves to celebrate His birthday?
                                 Dear loving Jesus the admirer of human race, we thank and praise you for your mere presence in the midst of us. We venerate you for your amicable encouragement in the time of distress. We love you for counting us worthy to be numbered in the list of your beloved people. Here we express our thanks through this hymn.
Hymn
                               
                                 Gospel reading Mt:11:2-11  Jesus clearly expresses himself in the gospel as a person who heals, who cares, who understands, who purifies, who forgives, who appreciates and who loves. As he proclaimed the zealous involvement of John the Baptist, he did not deny the fact that we too can become his docile instruments. Praying for each one of us personally, for every member in our mother church, every member of our congregation and all those who are in need of divine blessings let us join in our Lord’s prayer.                   
                                 Dear loving Lord, we thank you for your affectionate presence in our midst. Help us to remain faithful for your love and the call we have received. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

                                     Blessed are you because you are going to greet this day with your cheerful smile. You are going to live this day with an amazing spirit of making your world wonderful. You are going to lead your life in a worthy manner.
                                     Blessed are you because of your awareness that you are the master of your thoughts. You are going to be very cautious in creating qualitative thoughts. Your constructive thoughts will design your life.
                                     Blessed are you because you know your strength and weakness. Thereby you know to handle your situation in a peaceful way. Be happy about yourself because nothing can stop you from being blessed.

                                        Blessed are you because you are created by the powerful God 
                                                who performs miracles in and through you.

                                Live this day and love its beauty.
                                Live this life and love its wonders.
                                Live this time and love its miracles.
                                Live this moment and love its suspense.

                                                 Live this morning and love its gifts.
                                                 Live this noon and love its mysteries.
                                                 Live this evening and love its surprises.
                                                 Live this night and love its secrets.
                       
                                                            LIVE IT LOVE IT

                                Be strong enough is an unique challenge for me and you. It challenges not to be strong physically, mentally and psychologically. Rather it challenges to be strong spiritually.
                                A person may follow different religions but the faith which unites him with the world is spirituality. Allow me to take you to see the other phase of life.

              I believe that I’m strong when I feel worthy of myself  in the midst of difficulties..                                I believe that I’m strong when I walk away from what is not good for me.
              I believe that I’m strong when I move away from the things which disfigure my personality.                I believe that I’m strong when I reject to respond people who are not genuine.
              I believe that I’m strong when I patiently wait for the chances to improve myself.

                         A person is very strong when he stands for his own values and respect his                                          identity.  Thereby he becomes spiritually strong to embrace this world 
                                with positive aspirations.
                                       
                                                    BE STRONG ENOUGH.

                                              AWARENESS,  ATTITUDE  AND  ACTION

                                            Awareness, attitude and action are the three key words for a successful life.

     Awareness is like your mother who strengthens you when you know your limitations.
     Awareness is like your mother who moulds you when you are unable to identify yourself.
                    Attitude is like your father who creates a beautiful atmosphere when you are down.
                    Attitude is like your father who develops a healthy surrounding when you are helpless.
    Action is like your friend who pushes you to stand up in troubles.
    Action is like your friend who ushers you to stay alive always. 

                                          Before you become efficient in all these awareness, attitude and action have a regular contact with your mother, father and good friends. They are the one who know you better especially in the time of tragedies. They love you in all circumstances. They are the one who wish you to have a peaceful life. They want to see you ever with a smiling face. Take an effort to talk to them today. 

Scene I:
                          [ People are gathered in the church.] Priest:    Dear friends, as we are gathered to discuss about the Christmas preparation, here I come                        with  an idea of making our celebration meaningfully and fruitfully.
Audience:    Please tell us father.
Priest:     Let us make it as an event than celebration. Before we get into this preparation let us join in                 this carol singing.

                                            A CAROL SONG IS SUNG

Priest:  Dear friends, the theme for this Christmas is “JOY TO THE WORLD”
                                                                                                                                                              Audience:Wow! That’s a great idea. Tell us father how to proceed with?
Priest:  You all can prepare yourself in an unique way with the theme of joy to the world. You must                come and share your experience. The winner will get a chance to hold baby Jesus on your                     hand leading the group  in procession. And the winner will be the Ms/Mr. Christmas.
Crowd: Yes….yes….yes.

Scene II:
                     [ Priest and the group are busy in decoration ] Priest:                   Hurry up. Let us get ready.
From the group:    Yeah, it’s time for the declaration of Mr/Ms.Christmas.
Priest:                   Dear friends are you all ready?
Group:                 Yes, we are ready.
Priest:                 Before we could share our experiences let us watch a dance prepared by our friends.                              Welcome them with a thunder of applause.

                       A  DANCE BASED ON CHRISTMAS IS PERFORMED

Anita:    Good evening dear father and my dear friends. I’m so delighted to stand in front of you all.
              As I had decided to win the title, I thought of helping children. I spent from  my pocket                           money and bought balloons. Children in my locality were so happy.
                      [  applause ]                Here are those children to whom I helped. [ those children come forward]

Roshan: Good evening dear father and my dear friends. I’m also so happy to let you know about my
              experience. I had decided to buy crackers and distribute to my friends. From my pocket
              money, I bought. They all really enjoyed a lot. They too expressed their thanks and they are
              here with me. [ those children come on the stage]                       [ applause ]

Rahul:    Good evening father and my dear friends. I’ m so delighted to speak to you all. I helped my
               friends to make the crib. I not only helped to make nice cribs in their home but also in my
               street we made such a huge crib.
                      [ applause ]                 [ his friends come forward]

Andrea:    Good evening father and my dear friends. I’m also happy to express the way I practiced
                   joy to the world. I helped my friends to sing carols. They all had very good time in                                singing together.
                       [ applause] friends come with their musical instruments.

                                         CAROL SONG IS SUNG


Priest:          Congratulations. Give them all a big round of applause.  Result will be declared shortly.

Scene III:


Priest:           I’m overwhelmed to know your participation [some one interrupts] Audience I : We the elders of the church are here to extent our thanks for all the efforts you                                           have taken. Each and everyone put their efforts to make this Christmas as an                                        event.  Here  we have a candidate who really deserves our attention.
Audience II:  Yes, we were taken up by his marvelous service. Being so young in his age he
                         gave his full energy and support to bring joy amidst us.
Priest:               Please welcome our beloved student Suresh who studies in class X.
Audience I:     Suresh visited our colony in the evening to help our children in their studies. He
                         literally taught them Mathematics so that they can understand well.
                         [ children come and express their thanks] Audience II:   With the help of  Suresh  my son is attending class regularly. He takes special effort to                               motivate my son. I’m so grateful to him.
Audience III:   Yes, with his encouragement our children visit the patients in the hospital after                                        attending church. They talk to them and assist them in their needs. We are very much                             delighted.
Audience IV:   Suresh and his friends are contributing some money by sacrificing their personal                                  parties  and collecting money from others too. They visited the nearby orphanage and                            helped  them. We are so proud of our children.
Priest:             Suresh and his friends came yesterday to clean our church campus. They had                                         volunteered to do the same on the eve of Christmas.

Scene IV:     

Priest:            Put your hands together to welcome our beloved student Suresh.
Suresh:           Dear father and friends I’m so glad to receive your blessings. Thank you everyone.
Audience I:    Please share with us the driving force which pulled or pushed you to live for others.
Suresh:           I’m blessed by God to have a beautiful surroundings  of parents and teachers. Their                                 exemplary life always challenges and inspires  me. As father declared  the innovative                          theme of  this Christmas I just want to give a trial.  But today I’m overwhelmed.                                     Thank  you  everyone.
Priest:              Here we come to the end and climax of this day. We are very proud to declare the                                   winner. Any guess?
Anita, Roshan: Suresh deserves it. He is the right person.
Rahul, Andrea: Yes father Suresh should be awarded with the title.
Audiences:         Yes, Suresh deserves the title.
Priest:               Let us welcome our Santa clause to declare the title winner.
Santa clause:     [Jingle bell dance goes on]

                        The winner is Suresh. Suresh comes on the stage and joins with Santa clause in                                                                    dancing.

Anchor:           Dear friends let us pledge to bring joy to the world. We bring joy in our classroom by                          being sensitive to the need of our friends and classmate. We bring joy to our parents                            by being obedient to them. Because charity begins at home. We bring joy to our                                     neighbour by being attentive to their voice.. We bring joy to our nation by being                                  faithful to its duties. Sacrifice a little and bring  great joy in the midst of people with                            whom you  live in and interact.

                                    JOY TO THE WORLD SONG IS PLAYED.

                                          Every Christmas arrives with an innovative invitation. It invites us to celebrate the birthday of our beloved Jesus in a trustworthy manner. We are really glad to part take in this beautiful celebration. As we enter into this second week of advent may we take the pleasure of dispelling darkness from within. God the cheerful giver of life and love, we love you for your abundant blessings upon us. Thank you for creating us in a marvelous way. Your presence is our pleasure and your love is our treasure. With hearts full of joy and happiness we praise you through this Bhajan.
                                    

                                          Advent is the time of receiving graces more and more. Jesus is the light of the world. He brought light and invite us to live in light. When Jesus is with us we have no reason to live in darkness. He gives the assurance of hope, the hope of new life. He promises the beautiful gift of hope, the hope of transformed life. He unfolds the heavenly hope, the hope of eternal bliss. He reveals the unchanging hope, the hope of radical changes. With this hope we started the advent season.

                                          When we are in the light, we have more reason to live. When we are with the light we have every reason to be happy. When we are for the light we have many reasons to serve our Lord. Joining with our mother church and with every member who entered into this gracious season of advent let us light up the second candle, the candle which symbolizes love, which radiates love and which transmits love.

Hymn:

                                          Psalm122  Let us take turn to recite this psalm. Let our response be I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house”. We shall pass for a while in cherishing the beauty of God’s house.
                                        ‘ Love I give you and you build a world of love’ is the spiritual message of this second week of advent. May love be the mother of all our interactions. May love be the friend in all the situations. May love be the companion when we step into a new venture. May love be the part taker in our undertakings. May love be the lover of us all. With our hearts full of love let us join in this hymn.
Hymn:
                                         God our solace and comfort we entrust our entire being to your loving care and protection. Travel along with us as we prepare ourselves for your sons birthday. En kindle us when our hearts are in trouble. Above all allow us not to be astrayed from your divine protection. Bless our nation, our church and our community that we may all walk in the path of divine love. Shower your graces upon our Christmas friends. Let your guiding spirit be upon all those who are preparing for this Christmas celebration.We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.