endobj [100] Paul VI, Apostolic Letter Ministeria quaedam, 15 August 1972: AAS 64 (1972), p. 532. [130] Cf. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of an Organ, nos. The Sequence, which is optional except on Easter Sunday and on Pentecost Day, is sung before the Alleluia. If incense is used, the priest then puts some in the thurible, blesses it without saying anything, and incenses the offerings, the cross, and the altar. 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. The Mass For Peace and Justice (no. [95] Cf. 292. [25] Cf. The priest who presides at the celebration, however, always retains the right of arranging those things that are his own responsibility.[90]. 157. 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]. 10; cf. 8 0 obj [75] In this way, the Christian people, a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods own people, expresses its cohesion and its hierarchical ordering. The priest, standing at the chair or at the ambo itself or, when appropriate, in another suitable place, gives the homily. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [74] If, however, there is to be a hymn after Communion, the Communion chant should be ended in a timely manner. [127], 315. After this, standing and turned toward the altar, the priest says quietly, Corpus Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Body of Christ bring me to everlasting life) and reverently receives the Body of Christ. During Mass, three genuflections are made by the priest celebrant: namely, after the showing of the host, after the showing of the chalice, and before Communion. 35. The Chair for the Priest Celebrant and Other Seats, 310. 342. 24. For public authorities and the salvation of the whole world; c. For those burdened by any kind of difficulty; d. For the local community. [67] Cf. It is a praiseworthy practice for the parts that are to be said by all the concelebrants together and for which musical notation is provided in the Missal to be sung. [75] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. );kt Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. It is moreover appropriate, whenever possible, and especially on Sundays and holy days of obligation, that the celebration of this Mass take place with singing and with a suitable number of ministers. Entrance; Greeting; Penitential Act The consecrated host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand, at the discretion of each communicant. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554. 298. 0000006649 00000 n The meaning of this office is enunciated and explained clearly and at greater length in the Preface for the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, the day commemorating the institution of the priesthood. 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. 767 , [64] Cf. 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. 57; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Order of Mass | USCCB Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [149] Cf. [82] At Mass the deacon has his own part in proclaiming the Gospel, in preaching Gods word from time to time, in announcing the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful, in ministering to the priest, in preparing the altar and serving the celebration of the Sacrifice, in distributing the Eucharist to the faithful, especially under the species of wine, and sometimes in giving directions regarding the peoples gestures and posture. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 369. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. endstream endobj 2138 0 obj <>/Size 2104/Type/XRef>>stream 83). If, however, the Son is mentioned at the end of this prayer, the conclusion is, Qui vivit et regnat in saecula saeculorum (Who lives and reigns forever and ever). In this way greater consideration will also be given to some aspects of the celebration that have sometimes been accorded less attention in the course of time. The choir should be positioned with respect to the design of each church so as to make clearly evident its character as a part of the gathered community of the faithful fulfilling a specific function. 0000002821 00000 n [86] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 4: AAS 30 (1938), pp. If it is sung, it is begun by the priest or, if this is appropriate, by a cantor or by the choir. 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. After the incensation of the altar, he goes to the chair together with the priest, takes his place there at the side of the priest and assists him as necessary. 5 0 obj The Arrangement and Furnishing of Churches for the Celebration of the Eucharist, 288. 2104 36 no. The priest continues the Eucharistic Prayer in accordance with the rubrics that are set forth in each of the Prayers. 139. H\j0l/J[0bR[c"o?*3KHIr$0&v{0 pXgvfz y\;ef8 PDF THE ORDER OF MASS - Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference 275. The deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and responds, Amen. They answer, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). Then the deacon, or one of the concelebrants, arranges the chalice as appropriate in the center of the altar or at the side on another corporal together with the paten containing particles of the host. 0000010022 00000 n In Lent the playing of the organ and musical instruments is allowed only to support the singing. The deacon or another suitable minister goes to the sacristy and obtains the veiled cross. 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). 10: AAS 72 (1980), p. 336; 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 communicant replies, Amen, and receives the Sacrament either on the tongue or, where this is allowed and if the communicant so chooses, in the hand. Then the priest, extending his hands, greets the people, saying, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). After the priest, the deacon, in virtue of the sacred ordination he has received, holds first place among those who minister in the Eucharistic Celebration. "The altar may be decorated with flowers with a moderation that accords withthe character of this day" (EM, no. 198. 0000008636 00000 n endobj 250. After the collect, the minister reads the first reading and Psalm, the second reading, when it is to be said, and the verse for the Alleluia or other chant. 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. 337-341) for the priest, the deacon, and other ministers are to be prepared according to the various forms of celebration: For the priest: the alb, the stole, and the chasuble; For the deacon: the alb, the stole, and the dalmatic; the dalmatic may be omitted, however, either out of necessity or on account of a lesser degree of solemnity; For the other ministers: albs or other lawfully approved attire.[96]. When, in the dioceses of the United States of America, other cloths are used in addition to the altar cloth, then those cloths may be of other colors possessing Christian honorific or festive significance according to longstanding local usage, provided that the uppermost cloth covering the mensa (i.e., the altar cloth itself) is always white in color. When the Entrance chant is concluded, the priest stands at the chair and, together with the whole gathering, makes the Sign of the Cross. 0000007133 00000 n Generally speaking, in the ornamentation and arrangement of a church as far as images are concerned, provision should be made for the devotion of the entire community as well as for the beauty and dignity of the images. [115] Cf. Adaptations Within the Competence of Bishops and Bishops Conferences, 386. 221. 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. 267. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for a Blessing on the Occasion of the Installation of a New Ambo, nos. The meaning of this office is enunciated and explained clearly and at greater length in the Preface for the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday, the day commemorating the institution of the priesthood. [9] For the celebration of the Eucharist is an action of the whole Church, and in it each one should carry out solely but completely that which pertains to him or her, in virtue of the rank of each within the People of God. [15] Cf. 48). <> 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. b`X Gl&c2'J}4AVSd ?A`pq7E%1pD@, In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, everything is done as in a Mass with a congregation, with the following exceptions. The priest then washes his hands at the side of the altar, a rite that is an expression of his desire for interior purification. 220. 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. The offerings are then brought forward. After the first reading comes the responsorial Psalm, which is an integral part of the Liturgy of the Word and holds great liturgical and pastoral importance, because it fosters meditation on the word of God. Above all, they should instruct the Christian faithful that the Catholic faith teaches that Christ, whole and entire, and the true Sacrament, is received even under only one species, and consequently that as far as the effects are concerned, those who receive under only one species are not deprived of any of the grace that is necessary for salvation.[106]. 40-41, 47-48, 61-64, 74, 86-88). 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. [151] Cf. 129. 1 0 obj Then he takes the chalice, saying quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life), and reverently receives the Blood of Christ. The Mass of the Lord's Supper is also the memorial of the institution of the priesthood, by which Christ's mission and sacrifice are perpetuated in the world. The Vocal Expression of the Different Texts. 0000004062 00000 n 185. -in vesting order for C, biretta, amice, alb, white23 cincture, maniple, stole and chasuble.-white cope and humeral veil for the Translation.24 Paul VI, Apostolic Letter Sacrum diaconatus ordinem, 18 June 1967: AAS 59 (1967), pp. For this reason, care should be taken that their number not be increased indiscriminately, and that they be arranged in proper order so as not to distract the faithfuls attention from the celebration itself. In this matter as well, a noble simplicity should be ensured such as is the best companion of genuine art. [111] Cf. [42], The Prayers and Other Parts Pertaining to the Priest, 30. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 900-918. The principal celebrant, if appropriate, also incenses the cross and the altar and then goes to the chair. For the blessing of sacred vessels, the rites prescribed in the liturgical books are to be followed.[136]. 38). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The priest may be assisted in the distribution of Communion by other priests who happen to be present. In order not to distract the attention of the faithful from the new altar, the old altar should not be decorated in any special way. Eph 2:20). 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 incense is used, the acolyte presents the thurible to the priest and assists him while he incenses the gifts, the cross, and the altar. 0000001376 00000 n [131], 318. These adaptations include. The rubrics, by way of exception, allow for the local Ordinary to permit another Mass in churches and oratories to be celebrated in the evening, and, in the case of genuine necessity, even in the morning. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 8: Denz-Schn, 1749. [85] Cf. 3 0 obj 197. What is the Mass or Liturgy? . [49], 41. 384. [36] Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction, Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994: AAS 87 (1995), pp. <> : Martes 21 VII semana. [124] Cf. Sacramentarium Veronense, L. C. Mohlberg et al., editors (3rd edition, Rome, 1978), section I, no. 223. 31 (in Time of War or Conflict), no. It is to him that in this Instruction is entrusted the regulating of the discipline of concelebration (cf. [83] Cf. Pastors should, moreover, take into special account those who are present at a liturgical celebration or who hear the Gospel on the occasion of the funeral and who may be non-Catholics or Catholics who never or rarely participate in the Eucharist or who seem even to have lost the faith. The homily is part of the Liturgy and is strongly recommended,[63] for it is necessary for the nurturing of the Christian life. During the Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon stands near the priest but slightly behind him, so that when needed he may assist the priest with the chalice or the Missal. 4 0 obj shed on the principal mysteries that are commemorated in this Mass, namely, the institution of the Holy Eucharist and of the priestly Order, and the commandment of the Lord concerning fraternal charity. Moreover, this broader view allows us to see how the Holy Spirit endows the People of God with a marvelous fidelity in preserving the unalterable deposit of faith, even amid a very great variety of prayers and rites. All, together with the priest, observe a brief silence so that they may be conscious of the fact that they are in Gods presence and may formulate their petitions mentally. Regarding procedures to be followed in this matter, the following should be followed: In the first place, a detailed preliminary proposal should be set before the Apostolic See, so that, after the necessary faculty has been granted, the detailed working out of the individual points of adaptation may proceed. At the altar the priest accepts the paten with the bread. 54: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; cf. [39] Cf. nos. <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 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 no. After the consecration when the priest has said, Mysterium fidei (Let us proclaim the mystery of faith), the people sing or say an acclamation using one of the prescribed formulas. 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. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. [157] Cf. 22. [1] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. The Roman Pontifical: Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar, editio typica, 1984, Chapter 4, no. The paten is usually wiped clean with the purificator. With the people he adds, Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy). endobj 137. In any Mass the orations proper to that Mass are used, unless otherwise noted. 179. 767 1: AAS 79 (1987), p. 1249; 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. Meanwhile the Agnus Dei is sung or said by the choir and congregation (cf. 170. 269. 12 0 obj also Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. PDF Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper - Our Lady Of Peace Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. 0000011935 00000 n 323. Holy Thursday Evening Mass of The Lord'S Supper: Prayers and Readings 548-549. 103. Likewise, when the distribution of Communion is completed, a duly instituted acolyte helps the priest or deacon to purify and arrange the sacred vessels. 116. [105], 282. [125], The one tabernacle should be immovable, be made of solid and inviolable material that is not transparent, and be locked in such a way that the danger of profanation is prevented to the greatest extent possible. The Per quem haec omnia (Through him you give us all these gifts) is said by the principal celebrant alone. If Communion is received by drinking directly from the chalice, one or other of two procedures may be followed: The principal celebrant, standing at the middle of the altar, takes the chalice and says quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life). 33 (in Time of Famine), or no. This is done not to add external solemnity to the rite, but to express in a clearer light the mystery of the Church, the sacrament of unity.[79], Even if the Bishop does not celebrate the Eucharist but has assigned someone else to do this, it is appropriate that he should preside over the Liturgy of the Word, wearing the pectoral cross, stole, and cope over an alb, and that he give the blessing at the end of Mass.[80]. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 166-168), while the other concelebrants remain at their seats. 30; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on Ecumenism, Unitatis redintegratio, 21 November 1964, no. They then return to their places as at the beginning of Mass. The dalmatic may, however, be omitted out of necessity or on account of a lesser degree of solemnity. [54] Cf. In the Prayer of the Faithful, the people respond in a certain way to the word of God which they have welcomed in faith and, exercising the office of their baptismal priesthood, offer prayers to God for the salvation of all. 298-299. Any appearance of a throne, however, is to be avoided. [144] Cf. When Holy Communion is received under both kinds, the sign of reverence is also made before receiving the Precious Blood. If the Psalm cannot be sung, then it should be recited in such a way that it is particularly suited to fostering meditation on the word of God. 54; Paul VI, Apostolic Exhortation Marialis cultus, 2 February 1974, no. Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 3, 2023 / 15:40 pm (CNA). startxref The same applies for the other ministries. 210-251). The priest takes a host, dips it partly into the chalice and, showing it, says, Corpus et Sanguis Christi (The Body and Blood of Christ). [91] Cf. In the Eucharistic Celebration, the lector has his own proper office (cf. 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. The diocesan Bishop may establish norms for Communion under both kinds for his own diocese, which are also to be observed in churches of religious and at celebrations with small groups. 984-1031. [32] Special celebrations of Mass should observe the guidelines established for them: For Masses with special groups, cf. 122-123. The bread and wine are placed on the altar by the priest to the accompaniment of the prescribed formulas. In addition, the nature of the ministerial priesthood also puts into its proper light another reality, which must indeed be highly regarded, namely, the royal priesthood of the faithful, whose spiritual sacrifice is brought to completeness through the ministry of the Bishop and the priests in union with the sacrifice of Christ, the one and only Mediator. [41] Cf. 346. Then the priest places the paten and the chalice on the corporal. Greeting of the Altar and of the People Gathered Together. The priest celebrant, the deacon, and the other ministers have places in the sanctuary. [165] Cf. He says only the part of the institution narrative related to the consecration of the chalice, without being obliged to consecrate the bread again. 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. The chief elements making up the Eucharistic Prayer may be distinguished in this way: Thanksgiving (expressed especially in the Preface): In which the priest, in the name of the entire holy people, glorifies God the Father and gives thanks for the whole work of salvation or for some special aspect of it that corresponds to the day, festivity, or season.
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