Votive Mass

Entrance Antiphon (Rev 12: 1)
A great portent appeared in heaven:

a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon beneath her feet,

and on her head a crown of twelve stars.

Collect
Lord God, redeemer and inspiration of souls,

in the Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of the Sea,

you have provided a light in the storm.

By her favor and prayer,

grant that we may set a course through these times

to reach our safe haven in heaven with you.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

God for ever and ever.

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Prayers Over the Offerings
Accept, Lord, these gifts which we offer.

As we honor the Virgin Mary, Star of the Sea,

grant us the never-failing light

of the word and example of your only Son

to guide our steps.

Through Christ our Lord.

Preface

It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,

always and everywhere to give you thanks,

Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,

through Christ our Lord.

Salvation is in his name alone.

Before his rule every knee shall bow,

in heaven, on earth and under the earth.

In your kind providence

you have established that the name of the Virgin Mary

should be celebrated among the faithful,

to look to her as a star shining in the firmament,

to call upon her in danger,

and to fly to her embrace in their needs.

And so, Lord, with all the Angels and Saints,

we, too, give you thanks, as in exultation we acclaim:

   Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts . . .

Communion Antiphon (Mt 2: 2)
We saw his star rising in the East,

and we have come to pay homage to the Lord.

Prayer after Communion

You have nourished us, Lord, with this sacred banquet

as we celebrate the Blessed Virgin Mary, Star of the Sea.

With the light of Mary to guide us,

may we come to enjoy the splendor of your only Son.

Through Christ our Lord.