During Advent the floral decoration of the altar should be marked by a moderation suited to the character of this season, without expressing prematurely the full joy of the Nativity of the Lord. 169. When the reading is concluded, he says the acclamation Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), and all respond, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). Among the faithful, the schola cantorum or choir exercises its own liturgical function, ensuring that the parts proper to it, in keeping with the different types of chants, are properly carried out and fostering the active participation of the faithful through the singing. [130] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 61. Then, as appropriate, a few moments of silence may be observed so that all may meditate on what they have heard. 179. startxref It therefore pertains to the whole Body of the Church, manifests it, and has its effect upon it. [22] Cf. 0000010022 00000 n Sacred pastors should take care to ensure that the faithful who participate in the rite or are present at it are as fully aware as possible of the Catholic teaching on the form of Holy Communion as set forth by the Ecumenical Council of Trent. After each reading, whoever reads gives the acclamation, to which the gathered people reply, honoring the word of God that they have received in faith and with grateful hearts. At Massthat is, the Lords Supperthe People of God is called together, with a priest presiding and acting in the person of Christ, to celebrate the memorial of the Lord, the Eucharistic Sacrifice. stream During Lent it is forbidden for the altar to be decorated with flowers. [147] Cf. In this way a richer collection of texts is available, by which the prayer life of the faithful is more abundantly nourished. The Church has always regarded this command as applying also to herself when she gives directions about the preparation of peoples hearts and minds and of the places, rites, and texts for the celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist. Thus, they are to shun any appearance of individualism or division, keeping before their eyes that they have only one Father in heaven and accordingly are all brothers and sisters to each other. [10] Cf. Priest's Words are in blue color. Lastly, the deacon may carry the Book of the Gospels to the credence table or to another appropriate and dignified place. [90] Cf. 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 314. PDF Mass of the Lord's Supper Holy Thursday Mass - Ingham Region Catholic Rose may be used, where it is the practice, on Gaudete Sunday (Third Sunday of Advent) and on Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent). Having bowed to the altar, he then takes up the Book of the Gospels which was placed upon it. They then return to their places as at the beginning of Mass. [156] The special norms given in the Instruction On the Roman Liturgy and Inculturation[157] should be carefully observed. 53. 108. If incense is used, the acolyte presents the thurible to the priest and assists him while he incenses the gifts, the cross, and the altar. 347. 123. As soon as the communicant receives the host, he or she consumes it entirely. 250. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 0000008345 00000 n 133. [57] Cf. [11] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. <<4EE636401785964CBFDE04C0392AF293>]>> Amen. [49] Cf. 201. Sacred vessels are to be made from precious metal. When the distribution of Communion is finished, the priest himself immediately and completely consumes at the altar any consecrated wine that happens to remain; as for any consecrated hosts that are left, he either consumes them at the altar or carries them to the place designated for the reservation of the Eucharist. <> The base, on the other hand, may be made of other solid and worthy materials. After the introduction by the priest it is the deacon himself who normally announces the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful, from the ambo. 0000005847 00000 n Where it is indicated in the rubrics, the celebrant is permitted to adapt them somewhat in order that they respond to the understanding of those participating. 145. [138], 343. Since, indeed, a variety of options is provided for the different parts of the Mass, it is necessary for the deacon, the lectors, the psalmist, the cantor, the commentator, and the choir to be completely sure before the celebration about those texts for which each is responsible is to be used and that nothing be improvised. [46] Cf. 0000000016 00000 n Such Masses are provided for those who are in no way able to participate in the evening Mass and not for the advantage of individuals or (newly added) special small groups (RomanMissal, rubrics for the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper [EM], no. 0000009036 00000 n 293. Further, if another suitable lector is also not present, then the priest celebrant should also proclaim the other readings. 7, 47; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. A Bishop blesses the people with the appropriate formula, making the Sign of the Cross three times over the people.[99]. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. The people respond, Habemus ad Dominum (We lift them up to the Lord). John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Dies Domini, 31 May 1998 , no. This is the sense of the fraction and the other preparatory rites by which the faithful are led directly to Communion. no. These ministers should not approach the altar before the priest has received Communion, and they are always to receive from the hands of the priest celebrant the vessel containing either species of the Most Holy Eucharist for distribution to the faithful. For celebrations where it is prescribed, the Gloria is either sung or said (cf. Martes 21 VII semana del tiempo ordinario. - Facebook At the altar the priest accepts the paten with the bread. 190. It is explicitly stated that the Prayer after Communion is said by the priest "standing at the chair" (EM, no. 112. In the dioceses of the United States of America there are four options for the Entrance Chant: (1) the antiphon from The Roman Missal or the Psalm from the Roman Gradual as set to music there or in another musical setting; (2) the seasonal antiphon and Psalm of the Simple Gradual; (3) a song from another collection of psalms and antiphons, approved by the Conference of Bishops or the diocesan Bishop, including psalms arranged in responsorial or metrical forms; (4) a suitable liturgical song similarly approved by the Conference of Bishops or the diocesan Bishop.[55]. 211. Also on or close to the altar, there is to be a cross with a figure of Christ crucified. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 55: AAS 59 (1967), p. 569. In the dioceses of the United States of America, the following may also be sung in place of the Psalm assigned in the Lectionary for Mass: either the proper or seasonal antiphon and Psalm from the Lectionary, as found either in the Roman Gradual or Simple Gradual or in another musical setting; or an antiphon and Psalm from another collection of the psalms and antiphons, including psalms arranged in metrical form, providing that they have been approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or the diocesan Bishop. In promoting this dignity, the beauty of the sacred place, of music, and of art should contribute as greatly as possible. Gold- or silver-colored vestments may be worn on more solemn occasions in the dioceses of the United States of America. 8: AAS 89 (1997), p. 871. If incense is used, the deacon assists the priest during the incensation of the gifts, the cross, and the altar; afterwards, the deacon himself or the acolyte incenses the priest and the people. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal was canonically approved for use by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on November 12, 2002, and was subsequently confirmed by the Holy See by decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments on March 17, 2003 (Prot. [63] Cf. In these instances the sign of the unity of the priesthood and also of the Church inherent in every concelebration is made more clearly manifest.[103]. 274. The Roman Missal and the Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good These readings should be followed strictly. [113] Cf. 277. If, however, this Eucharistic Prayer is used in Masses for the Dead, the special formula for the dead may be used, to be included at the proper place, namely, after the Omnes filios tuos ubique dispersos, tibi, clemens Pater, miseratus coniunge (In mercy and love unite all your children). [52] Therefore, attention should be paid to what is determined by this General Instruction and the traditional practice of the Roman Rite and to what serves the common spiritual good of the People of God, rather than private inclination or arbitrary choice. Ritual Masses are celebrated in their proper color, in white, or in a festive color; Masses for Various Needs, on the other hand, are celebrated in the color proper to the day or the season or in violet if they are of a penitential character, for example, in The Roman Missal, no. The norm for reception of Holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States is standing. Accompanied by two ministers with lighted candles, the veiled cross is brought to the center of the sanctuary in procession. If, however, another liturgical action follows the Mass, the concluding rites, that is, the greeting, the blessing, and the dismissal, are omitted. And with your spirit. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 9: Denz-Schn, 1759. The lector reads from the ambo the readings that precede the Gospel. If, however, he is not carrying the Book of the Gospels, he makes a profound bow to the altar with the priest in the customary way and with him venerates the altar with a kiss. Then the principal celebrant takes a host consecrated in the same Mass, holds it slightly raised above the paten or the chalice, and, facing the people, says the Ecce Agnus Dei (This is the Lamb of God). Among the parts assigned to the priest, the foremost is the Eucharistic Prayer, which is the high point of the entire celebration. The readings, therefore, should be proclaimed by a lector, and the Gospel by a deacon or, in his absence, a priest other than the celebrant. If the Funeral Mass is directly joined to the burial rite, once the prayer after Communion has been said and omitting the concluding rite, the rite of final commendation or farewell takes place. The parts spoken by all the concelebrants together and especially the words of consecration, which all are bound to say, are to be said in such a way that the concelebrants speak them in a very low voice and that the principal celebrants voice be clearly heard. 26. [93] Cf. After the purification of the chalice, the priest should observe some moments of silence, after which he says the prayer after Communion. Amen. below). Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, Directory for Masses with Children, 1 November 1973: AAS 66 (1974), pp. 41). Next, the priest, because of his sacred ministry, and the people, by reason of their baptismal dignity, may be incensed by the deacon or another minister. In the absence of an instituted lector, other laypersons may be commissioned to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. PDF HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD S UPPER LITURGY AT HOME to the Holy Synod commands pastors and all others having the care of souls to give frequent instructions during the celebration of Mass, either personally or through others, concerning what is read at Mass; among other things, they should include some explanation of the mystery of this most holy Sacrifice, especially on Sundays and holy days.[14]. The acolyte is instituted to serve at the altar and to assist the priest and deacon. As he continues, Sursum corda (Lift up your hearts), he raises his hands. 120-169) the minister saying the peoples parts as appropriate. Then, with hands extended, he says the prayer itself together with the other concelebrants, who also pray with hands extended and with the people. 4. The homily should ordinarily be given by the priest celebrant himself. 3e, 6: AAS 59 (1967), pp. The same then purifies, wipes, and arranges the sacred vessels in the usual way. [32] Special celebrations of Mass should observe the guidelines established for them: For Masses with special groups, cf. nos. This invocation accompanies the fraction and, for this reason, may be repeated as many times as necessary until the rite has reached its conclusion, the last time ending with the words dona nobis pacem (grant us peace). An acclamation of this kind constitutes a rite or act in itself, by which the assembly of the faithful welcomes and greets the Lord who is about to speak to it in the Gospel and professes its faith by means of the chant. 326. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 298. 0000007648 00000 n In the dioceses of the United States of America, they should kneel beginning after the singing or recitation of the Sanctus until after the Amen of the Eucharistic Prayer, except when prevented on occasion by reasons of health, lack of space, the large number of people present, or some other good reason. When the Sacred Scriptures are read in the Church, God himself speaks to his people, and Christ, present in his own word, proclaims the Gospel. 40. 121. 358. The seat for the deacon should be placed near that of the celebrant. 106. 26, 28; Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. They should, however, sit while the readings before the Gospel and the responsorial Psalm are proclaimed and for the homily and while the Preparation of the Gifts at the Offertory is taking place; and, as circumstances allow, they may sit or kneel while the period of sacred silence after Communion is observed. In the celebration of the Mass with a congregation, the readings are always proclaimed from the ambo. 239. If a deacon is not present, his proper duties are to be carried out by some of the concelebrants. 79. When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, with hands joined, says: Let us pray. 321. The rubrics for this section begin immediately with the first form of the Showing of the Holy Cross. PDF Holy Thursday Order of Service - St. James the Apostle Parish 0000008127 00000 n [81] Cf. Thurification or incensation is an expression of reverence and of prayer, as is signified in Sacred Scripture (cf. 198-207; Codex Iuris Canonici, cann. What is the Mass? 365), he selects a Eucharistic Prayer from those found in The Roman Missal or approved by the Apostolic See. 2628 0 obj <>stream It is not merely a meal which reminds us of the Last Supper, or a Passion play which helps recall Good Friday, or a Sunrise Service which celebrates the Lord's Resurrection. [50], Since faithful from different countries come together ever more frequently, it is fitting that they know how to sing together at least some parts of the Ordinary of the Mass in Latin, especially the Creed and the Lords Prayer, set to the simpler melodies.[51]. Then, standing at the chair or at the altar and facing the people the priest, with hands joined says, Oremus (Let us pray); then, with hands extended, he recites the prayer after Communion. In all the dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion, and of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. The adaptations to the Ordo Lectionum Missae as contained in the Lectionary for Mass for use in the dioceses of the United States of America should be carefully observed. This teaching, which is concisely expressed in the statement already contained in the ancient Sacramentary commonly known as the LeonineAs often as the commemoration of this sacrifice is celebrated, the work of our redemption is carried out[3]is aptly and accurately developed in the Eucharistic Prayers. 206. In the celebration of Mass the faithful form a holy people, a people whom God has made his own, a royal priesthood, so that they may give thanks to God and offer the spotless Victim not only through the hands of the priest but also together with him, and so that they may learn to offer themselves. It also affects the individual members of the Church in different ways, according to their different orders, offices, and actual participation. The Preface brings to light the conferral of the priestly power accomplished through the laying on of hands; and, by listing the various duties, it describes that power, which is the continuation of the power of Christ the High Priest of the New Testament. In the procession to the altar, the acolyte may carry the cross, walking between two ministers with lighted candles. 6 0 obj 48). The people make the prayer their own by the acclamation, Amen. [129] Cf. From the epiclesis until the priest shows the chalice, the deacon normally remains kneeling. 103. endobj The Collect When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, says: Let us pray. When Holy Communion is received under both kinds, the sign of reverence is also made before receiving the Precious Blood. The Eucharistic celebration is an action of Christ and the Church, namely, the holy people united and ordered under the Bishop. The priest breaks the Bread and puts a piece of the host into the chalice to signify the unity of the Body and Blood of the Lord in the work of salvation, namely, of the living and glorious Body of Jesus Christ. nos. also Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. 48-51, p. 99; Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, Instruction Calendaria particularia, 24 June 1970, no. 47; cf. no. Where, however, a sign of this kind is not in harmony with the traditions or the culture of some region, it is for the Conference of Bishops to establish some other sign in its place, with the consent of the Apostolic See. 352. 0000006796 00000 n It is particularly appropriate that he should place the Book of the Gospels on the altar, after which, together with the priest, he venerates the altar with a kiss. 260. 381. [95] It may, however, also be celebrated without singing and with only one minister. In texts that are to be spoken in a loud and clear voice, whether by the priest or the deacon, or by the lector, or by all, the tone of voice should correspond to the genre of the text itself, that is, depending upon whether it is a reading, a prayer, a commentary, an acclamation, or a sung text; the tone should also be suited to the form of celebration and to the solemnity of the gathering. Its use is preferred on Sundays and feast days. 112-198), except for those matters that are to be observed, even with appropriate adaptation to circumstances, as set forth below. The dignity of the word of God requires that the church have a place that is suitable for the proclamation of the word and toward which the attention of the whole congregation of the faithful naturally turns during the Liturgy of the Word.[117]. A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. 110. The concelebrants may, however, remain in their places and take the Body of Christ from the paten presented to them by the principal celebrant or by one or more of the concelebrants, or by passing the paten one to another. These are to be put in a suitable place but away from the Eucharistic table. 32. 2. 240. In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, everything is done as in a Mass with a congregation, with the following exceptions. 353. The priest next shows the faithful the Eucharistic Bread, holding it above the paten or above the chalice, and invites them to the banquet of Christ. The holy day falls on the Thursday before Easter and is part of Holy Week. nos. Where, however, the optional memorials of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of the Saints are dear to the faithful, the priest should satisfy their legitimate devotion. 368. SOME GENERAL NORMS FOR ALL FORMS OF MASS, Veneration of the Altar and the Book of the Gospels. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. THE ORDER OF MASS 7 For you alone are the Holy One,15 you alone are the Lord,16 you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. The priest incenses the offerings with three swings of the thurible or by making the sign of the cross over the offerings with the thurible before going on to incense the cross and the altar. no. If, however, Communion is given under both kinds, the rite prescribed in nos. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. below, Appendix, Order of Commissioning a Minister to Distribute Holy Communion on a Single Occasion, p. 1253. The Vocal Expression of the Different Texts. 940; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. 33). The Liturgy itself teaches that great reverence is to be shown to it by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor: whether on the part of the minister appointed to proclaim it, who prepares himself by a blessing or prayer; or on the part of the faithful, who stand as they listen to it being read and through their acclamations acknowledge and confess Christ present and speaking to them; or by the very marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels. 143. The renewal of The Roman Missal, carried out in our time in accordance with the decrees of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, has taken great care that all the faithful may engage in the celebration of the Eucharist with that full, conscious, and active participation that is required by the nature of the Liturgy itself and to which the faithful, in virtue of their status as such, have a right and duty.[147]. 8: AAS 89 (1997), p. 871. Catholic Mass guide - Order of the Mass - The Work Of God 0000017060 00000 n 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 54; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. Among gestures included are also actions and processions: of the priest going with the deacon and ministers to the altar; of the deacon carrying the Evangeliary or Book of the Gospels to the ambo before the proclamation of the Gospel; of the faithful presenting the gifts and coming forward to receive Communion. As Catholics, we know that the Holy Mass is the center of our faith and the source of divine life. For in the celebration of Mass, in which the Sacrifice of the Cross is perpetuated,[38] Christ is really present in the very liturgical assembly gathered in his name, in the person of the minister, in his word, and indeed substantially and continuously under the Eucharistic species.[39]. During the Easter Season, according to the tradition of the Church, instead of the reading from the Old Testament, the reading is taken from the Acts of the Apostles. The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. The option chosen may change from year to . There is also to be a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it, either on the altar or near it, where it is clearly visible to the assembled congregation. When receiving Holy Communion, the communicant bows his or her head before the Sacrament as a gesture of reverence and receives the Body of the Lord from the minister. 359. 100-106 may also be entrusted by a liturgical blessing or a temporary deputation to suitable lay persons chosen by the pastor or rector of the church. 548-549. The Communion of the deacon and the purification of the chalice take place as already described. The ambo must be located in keeping with the design of each church in such a way that the ordained ministers and lectors may be clearly seen and heard by the faithful. [72] Cf. So, we are invited to obtain the "joy of His pardon with repentance and with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and to begin a spiritual recovery with hearts open more to God . 286. 183. 92: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. [13] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. Its purpose is to express the communicants union in spirit by means of the unity of their voices, to show joy of heart, and to highlight more clearly the communitarian nature of the procession to receive Communion. Meanwhile the Agnus Dei is sung or said by the choir and congregation (cf. 10 and 14. [149] Cf. After the prayer over the offerings has been said by the principal celebrant, the concelebrants approach the altar and stand around it, but in such a way that they do not obstruct the execution of the rites and that the sacred action may be seen clearly by the faithful. 232. 369. Jesus celebrated the dinner as a Passover feast. Among all who are involved with regard to the rites, pastoral aspects, and music there should be harmony and diligence in the effective preparation of each liturgical celebration in accord with the Missal and other liturgical books. The altar should, moreover, be so placed as to be truly the center toward which the attention of the whole congregation of the faithful naturally turns. [133] Cf. 81. A priest who concelebrates with the Bishop or his delegate at a Synod or pastoral visitation, or concelebrates on the occasion of a meeting of priests, may celebrate Mass again for the benefit of the faithful. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. 0000002704 00000 n 401-404. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. It is fitting that such a prayer be included, as a rule, in Masses celebrated with a congregation, so that petitions will be offered for the holy Church, for civil authorities, for those weighed down by various needs, for all men and women, and for the salvation of the whole world. Next, the priest, with hands extended, continues the Preface. 7, 33, 52. In the rubrics and in the norms that follow, words such as say and proclaim are to be understood of both singing and reciting, according to the principles just stated above. [41] Cf. The Communion of the concelebrants may also be arranged so that each concelebrant communicates the Body of the Lord at the altar and, immediately afterwards, the Blood of the Lord. Afterwards, when appropriate, the priest adds, Offerte vobis pacem (Let us offer each other the sign of peace). After communicating, each returns to his seat. The readings should whenever possible be proclaimed from the ambo or a lectern. 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