Fill us with you spirit as we praise and worship you and be with those who do not know you. He should, moreover, remember that the selection of different parts is to be made in agreement with those who have some role in the celebration, including the faithful, in regard to the parts that more directly pertain to each. R.. Our blessing-cup is a communion with the Blood of Christ. PDF A Walk Through the Mass: A Step-by-Step Explanation - Presentation Parish In addition, the priest bows slightly as he speaks the words of the Lord at the consecration. The Roman Missal and the Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper After the Agnus Dei, he performs the commingling, saying quietly the Haec commixtio (May this mingling). Ritual Masses are connected to the celebration of certain Sacraments or Sacramentals. 95: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898; Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments, Instruction Nullo umquam tempore, 28 May 1938, no. Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), solemnities, and feasts are exceptions. At the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist the gifts, which will become Christs Body and Blood, are brought to the altar. After the principal celebrants Communion, the chalice is placed on another corporal at the side of the altar. The Creed is not said" (EM, no. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 192. 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. He then venerates the book with a kiss, saying privately, Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel), and returns to the priests side. 362. [111], On account of this, in commissioning artists and choosing works of art to be admitted into a church, what should be required is that true excellence in art which nourishes faith and devotion and accords authentically with both the meaning and the purpose for which it is intended.[112]. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. The cross adorned with a figure of Christ crucified and perhaps carried in procession may be placed next to the altar to serve as the altar cross, in which case it ought to be the only cross used; otherwise it is put away in a dignified place. Then, while he says the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) with the minister, the priest breaks the host over the paten. <> Offering: By which, in this very memorial, the Churchand in particular the Church here and now gatheredoffers in the Holy Spirit the spotless Victim to the Father. In coming to the altar, when no deacon is present, the lector, wearing approved attire, may carry the Book of the Gospels, which is to be slightly elevated. On Sundays, especially in the Season of Easter, in place of the customary Act of Penitence, from time to time the blessing and sprinkling of water to recall Baptism may take place.[56]. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. After the commingling, the principal celebrant alone, with hands joined, privately says the prayer Domine Iesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God) or Perceptio Corporis et Sanguinis (Lord Jesus Christ, with faith in your love and mercy). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. [89] All should observe the norms established by the Bishop for his diocese regarding the office of those who serve the priest at the altar. In accordance with the structure of each church and legitimate local customs, the Most Blessed Sacrament should be reserved in a tabernacle in a part of the church that is truly noble, prominent, readily visible, beautifully decorated, and suitable for prayer. [37] Cf. One and the same priest celebrant must always exercise the presidential office in all of its parts, except for those parts which are proper to a Mass at which the Bishop is present (cf. 48; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 92: AAS 56 (1964), p. 899. 0000003416 00000 n 362); The form of the gesture of peace (cf. The faithful are not permitted to take the consecrated bread or the sacred chalice by themselves and, still less, to hand them from one to another. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 0000013961 00000 n If need be, once the period of experimentation is concluded, the Bishops Conference shall decide upon pursuing the adaptations and shall propose a mature formulation of the matter to the Apostolic See for its decision.[158]. The Conference of Bishops will be the judge in this matter.[139]. [139] Cf. The supports or base for upholding the table, however, may be made of any sort of material, provided it is worthy and solid. UNIVERSAL PRAYER At the end of each petition, the reader says: V. We pray to the Lord. It should suitably be marked off from the body of the church either by its being somewhat elevated or by a particular structure and ornamentation. 32. A duly instituted acolyte, as an extraordinary minister, may, if necessary, assist the priest in giving Communion to the people. A Bishop blesses the people with the appropriate formula, making the Sign of the Cross three times over the people.[99]. These adaptations consist for the most part in the choice of certain rites or texts, that is, of the chants, readings, prayers, explanations, and gestures which may respond better to the needs, preparation, and culture of the participants and which are entrusted to the priest celebrant., the priest must remember that he is the servant of the sacred Liturgy and that he himself is not permitted, on his own initiative, to add, to remove, or to change anything in the celebration of Mass.[34]. 41: AAS 87 (1995), p. 304. It also commemorates His institution of the priesthood. The priest then invites the people to pray, saying, with hands joined, Oremus (Let us pray). The same then purifies, wipes, and arranges the sacred vessels in the usual way. 335. The liturgical duties that are not proper to the priest or the deacon and are listed in nos. The priest breaks the Eucharistic Bread, assisted, if the case calls for it, by the deacon or a concelebrant. 188. 284. At the conclusion he says, Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), to which the minister responds, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Vicesimus quintus annus, 4 December 1988, no. It also affects the individual members of the Church in different ways, according to their different orders, offices, and actual participation. The people respond, Habemus ad Dominum (We lift them up to the Lord). Immediately after the blessing, with hands joined, the priest adds, Ite, missa est (The Mass is ended, go in peace), and all answer, Deo gratias (Thanks be to God). 361. The priest may incense the gifts placed upon the altar and then incense the cross and the altar itself, so as to signify the Churchs offering and prayer rising like incense in the sight of God. 0000000572 00000 n When the prayer is concluded, the priest genuflects, takes the host consecrated in the same Mass, and, holding it slightly raised above the paten or above the chalice, while facing the people, says, Ecce Agnus Dei (This is the Lamb of God). 93. [15] Cf. 105. 1176-1185; The Roman Ritual, Order of Christian Funerals, edition typica, 1969. 150. Intercessions: By which expression is given to the fact that the Eucharist is celebrated in communion with the entire Church, of heaven as well as of earth, and that the offering is made for her and for all her members, living and dead, who have been called to participate in the redemption and the salvation purchased by Christs Body and Blood. 442-443; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, nos. 53). Even though the faithful no longer bring from their own possessions the bread and wine intended for the liturgy as in the past, nevertheless the rite of carrying up the offerings still retains its force and its spiritual significance. 116; cf. [134] Cf. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Then the principal celebrant, with hands joined, says the introduction to the Lords Prayer. 54: AAS 87 (1995), pp. Care should, however, be taken that, when choosing scriptural passages, parts of Sacred Scripture are not permanently excluded. To be held in high regard is that concelebration in which the priests of each diocese concelebrate with their own Bishop at a stational Mass, especially on the more solemn days of the liturgical year, at the Ordination Mass of a new Bishop of the diocese or of his Coadjutor or Auxiliary, at the Chrism Mass, at the Evening Mass of the Lords Supper, at celebrations of the Founder Saint of a local Church or the Patron of the diocese, on anniversaries of the Bishop, and, lastly, on the occasion of a Synod or a pastoral visitation. For the sacred Order of the diaconate has been held in high honor in the Church even from the time of the Apostles. Codex Iuris Canonici, can. [13] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 33. Amen. 16a: AAS 59 (1967), p. 305. 191. [16] Cf. 2104 36 no. 171-186) and likewise carries out the other parts, that is, those of the people. Libera nos (Deliver us) is said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. Further, the nature of the ministerial priesthood proper to a Bishop and a priest, who offer the Sacrifice in the person of Christ and who preside over the gathering of the holy people, is evident in the form of the rite itself, by reason of the more prominent place and office of the priest. [127], 315. 4, 8: AAS 62 (1970), pp. 250. The people say the acclamation, Gloria tibi, Domine (Glory to you, Lord). Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances and Masses for the Dead, I. And with your spirit. 267. [33] In celebrations at which the Bishop presides, and especially in the celebration of the Eucharist led by the Bishop himself with the presbyterate, the deacons, and the people taking part, the mystery of the Church is revealed. It is also permissible to leave the vessels that need to be purified, suitably covered, at the credence table on a corporal, and to purify them immediately after Mass following the dismissal of the people. It is up to the Conferences of Bishops to provide for the translations of the biblical texts used in the celebration of Mass, exercising special care in this. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [124] Cf. In the dioceses of the United States of America these materials may include wood, stone, or metal which are solid and appropriate to the purpose for which they are employed. 76. Adoration of the Holy Cross. An individual priest is, however, permitted to celebrate the Eucharist individually, though not at the same time as a concelebration is taking place in the same church or oratory. 347. no. Then, with hands extended, he says the prayer itself together with the other concelebrants, who also pray with hands extended and with the people. When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, with hands joined, says: Let us pray. The concelebrants approach the altar one after another or, if two chalices are used, two by two. 42; Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. [71] Cf. Hence, the psalmist, or the cantor of the Psalm, sings the verses of the Psalm from the ambo or another suitable place. 2 0 obj The bread and wine are placed on the altar by the priest to the accompaniment of the prescribed formulas. 43). 108. If they are made from metal that rusts or from a metal less precious than gold, then ordinarily they should be gilded on the inside. From the Supplices ergo te, Domine (And so, Father, we bring you these gifts) to the Respice, quaesumus (Look with favor) inclusive, all the concelebrants speak all the following together: The Supplices ergo te, Domine (And so, Father, we bring you these gifts) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Ipse enim in qua nocte tradebatur (On the night he was betrayed) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; While speaking the words of the Lord, each extends his right hand toward the bread and toward the chalice, if this seems appropriate; as the host and the chalice are shown, however, they look at them and, afterwards, bow profoundly; The Memores igitur (Father, calling to mind) and the Respice, quaesumus (Look with favor) with hands outstretched. 2139 0 obj <>stream 117-119. In Eucharistic Prayer IV, the Confitemur tibi, Pater sancte (Father, we acknowledge) up to and including the words omnem sanctificationem compleret (bring us the fullness of grace) is spoken by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. The chalice is usually administered by a deacon or, when no deacon is present, by a priest, or even by a duly instituted acolyte or another extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, or by a member of the faithful who, in case of necessity, has been entrusted with this duty for a single occasion; Whatever may remain of the Blood of Christ is consumed at the altar by the priest or the deacon or the duly instituted acolyte who ministered the chalice. Interdicasterial Instruction on certain questions regarding the collaboration of the non-ordained faithful in the sacred ministry of priests, Ecclesiae de mysterio, 15 August 1997, art. The Collect When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, says: Let us pray. 28. These, however, are so closely interconnected that they form but one single act of worship. Do this in memory of me. Accordingly, the Church has arranged the entire celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist in parts corresponding to precisely these words and actions of Christ: At the Preparation of the Gifts, the bread and the wine with water are brought to the altar, the same elements that Christ took into his hands. As to other Eucharistic Prayers approved by the Apostolic See, the norms established for each one are to be observed. xbbe`b``3 C3> endstream endobj 369 0 obj <>/ViewerPreferences<>/Outlines 20 0 R/Metadata 26 0 R/Pages 25 0 R/StructTreeRoot 28 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 370 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>> endobj 371 0 obj <>stream Then he says, Lectio sancti Evangelii (A reading from the holy Gospel), making the sign of the cross with his thumb on the book and on his forehead, mouth, and breast, which everyone else does as well. After the priests blessing, the deacon, with hands joined and facing the people, dismisses them, saying, Ite, missa est (The Mass is ended, go in peace). In accordance with the ancient tradition of the Church, the collect prayer is usually addressed to God the Father, through Christ, in the Holy Spirit,[57] and is concluded with a trinitarian ending, that is to say the longer ending, in the following manner: If the prayer is directed to the Father: Per Dominum nostrum Iesum Christum Filium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum (Through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever); If it is directed to the Father, but the Son is mentioned at the end: Qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum (Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, forever and ever); If it is directed to the Son: Qui vivis et regnas cum Deo Patre in unitate Spiritus Sancti, Deus, per omnia saecula saeculorum (You live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever). 9: AAS 59 (1967), p. 547. Then the priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer. The priest incenses the book, if incense is used (cf. The entire congregation remains seated and listens but, as a rule, takes part by singing the response, except when the Psalm is sung straight through without a response. If, however, another liturgical action follows the Mass, the concluding rites, that is, the greeting, the blessing, and the dismissal, are omitted. The acolyte is instituted to serve at the altar and to assist the priest and deacon. Then, with hands joined, the priest says, Oremus (Let us pray). [36] Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction, Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994: AAS 87 (1995), pp. Then one after another the concelebrants come to the middle of the altar, genuflect, and reverently take the Body of Christ from the altar. At the ambo, the priest opens the book and, with hands joined, says, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you), and the people respond, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). A sacred silence may now be observed for some period of time, or a Psalm or another canticle of praise or a hymn may be sung (cf. [30] Cf. %PDF-1.4 % When a choice is allowed between alternative texts, whether they are fixed or optional, attention must be paid to what is in the best interests of those taking part, whether it is a matter of using the easier text or one more appropriate in a given group, or of repeating or setting aside a text that is assigned as proper to some particular celebration while being optional for another,[143] as pastoral advantage may suggest.
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