When he reaches the altar, if he is carrying the Book of the Gospels, he omits the sign of reverence and goes up to the altar. And indeed, since no one today calls into doubt in any way the doctrinal principles on the complete efficacy of Eucharistic Communion under the species of bread alone, the Council thus gave permission for the reception of Communion under both kinds on some occasions, because this clearer form of the sacramental sign offers a particular opportunity of deepening the understanding of the mystery in which the faithful take part.[21]. Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 0000013961 00000 n 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. may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. [137] Cf. Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction Inestimabile donum, 3 April, 1980, 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. 201. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 265-266; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 262. Priest's Words are in blue color. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for a Blessing on the Occasion of the Installation of a New Tabernacle, nos. [38] Cf. The rubrics then make a mention of the liturgical decoration. In the choosing of the parts actually to be sung, however, preference should be given to those that are of greater importance and especially to those to be sung by the priest or the deacon or the lector, with the people responding, or by the priest and people together. 261. 37-40. At the final doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon stands next to the priest, holding the chalice elevated while the priest elevates the paten with the host, until the people have responded with the acclamation, Amen. Gospel Acclamation Mass for Our Lady of Sorrows Brian D. Kuzmin : Glory and praise, glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ; to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 194. The following also exercise a liturgical function: The sacristan, who carefully arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things necessary in the celebration of Mass. 0000004811 00000 n 7671; Pontifical Commission for the Authentic Interpretation of the Code of Canon Law, response to dubium regarding can. When there is only one reading before the Gospel. It may be celebrated on any day except for solemnities that are holy days of obligation, Holy Thursday, the Easter Triduum, and the Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, with due regard also for all the other requirements of the norm of the law.[146]. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [109] Cf. [95] It may, however, also be celebrated without singing and with only one minister. Then the priest places the paten and the chalice on the corporal. 198. endobj In all the Masses for various circumstances, unless otherwise expressly indicated, it is permissible to use the weekday readings and also the chants between them, if they are suited to the celebration. Holy Thursday Order of Mass - Saint+Elizabeth+Ann+Seton+Parish It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful. The purification of the chalice is done with water alone or with wine and water, which is then drunk by whoever does the purification. 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. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. 83. [70] Cf. 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). In the Mass only one prayer after Communion is said, which ends with a shorter conclusion; that is. 4 0 obj nos. 54: AAS 56 (1964), p. 890. 31 (in Time of War or Conflict), no. There are two kinds of bows: a bow of the head and a bow of the body. 41: AAS 87 (1995), p. 304. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [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. [25] Cf. N. 2235/02/L). 14. [96] Cf. 23. At the same time, however, the sacred vestments should also contribute to the beauty of the sacred action itself. 40. [161] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Afterwards, the Kyrie is sung or said, in keeping with the rubrics (cf. 281. In Eucharistic Prayer II the Vere Sanctus (Lord, you are holy indeed) is spoken by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. nos. Next, he hands the priest the paten with the bread to be consecrated, pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying quietly, Per huius aquae (By the mystery of this water), and after this presents the chalice to the priest. no. For celebrations where it is prescribed, the Gloria is either sung or said (cf. If, however, the continuous reading during the week is interrupted by the occurrence of some solemnity or feast, or some particular celebration, then the priest, taking into consideration the entire weeks scheme of readings, is allowed either to combine parts omitted with other readings or to decide which readings are to be preferred over others. Finally, concerning the other formulas: Some constitute an independent rite or act, such as the Gloria, the responsorial Psalm, the Alleluia and verse before the Gospel, the Sanctus, the Memorial Acclamation, and the cantus post communionem (song after communion); Others accompany another rite, such as the chants at the Entrance, at the Offertory, at the fraction (Agnus Dei), and at Communion. [18] Cf. The directions for what the priest should do once he reaches the place of reposition have been supplemented. 308. It may be said also at particular celebrations of a more solemn character. At such times, attention should be paid to the capacity of the faithful to listen with understanding to a reading of greater or lesser length, and to their capacity to hear a more complete text, which is then explained in the homily.[142]. [61] Cf. It is appropriate that such a cross, which calls to mind for the faithful the saving Passion of the Lord, remain near the altar even outside of liturgical celebrations. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The Communion of the deacon and the purification of the chalice take place as already described. 99. 387, 388-393). If, however, only one acolyte is present, he should perform the more important duties while the rest are to be distributed among several ministers. In fact, many were pressing for permission to use the vernacular in celebrating the Eucharistic Sacrifice; but the Council, weighing the conditions of that age, considered it a duty to answer this request with a reaffirmation of the Churchs traditional teaching, according to which the Eucharistic Sacrifice is, first and foremost, the action of Christ himself, and therefore its proper efficacy is unaffected by the manner in which the faithful take part in it. 3: AAS 89 (1997), p. 864. 342. The priest then venerates the book with a kiss, saying quietly the Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel). All other things being equal, Gregorian chant holds pride of place because it is proper to the Roman Liturgy. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 17: AAS 72 (1980), p. 338. Liturgy of the Word First Reading Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14Thanks be to God. These prayers are addressed to God in the name of the entire holy people and all present, by the priest who presides over the assembly in the person of Christ. If he wishes, the priest may remain at the altar; in this case, the Missal is likewise prepared there. 46. The practice is to be kept of building a sacrarium in the sacristy, into which is poured the water from the purification of sacred vessels and linens (cf. The Mass Before Communion is given to the minister, the Communion Antiphon is said by the minister or by the priest himself. In building new churches, it is preferable to erect a single altar which in the gathering of the faithful will signify the one Christ and the one Eucharist of the Church. 0000005734 00000 n It begins with the Introductory Rites and ends with the Concluding Rites. 59: AAS 56 (1964), p. 891; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. Every legitimate celebration of the Eucharist is directed by the Bishop, either in person or through priests who are his helpers. no. If the prayer is directed to the Father: Per Christum Dominum nostrum (Through Christ our Lord); If it is directed to the Father, but the Son is mentioned at the end: Qui vivit et regnat in saecula saeculorum (Who lives and reigns forever and ever); If it is directed to the Son: Qui vivis et regnas in saecula saeculorum (You live and reign forever and ever). It is not, however, allowed to celebrate as Votive Masses, those that refer to mysteries related to events in the life of the Lord or of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with the exception of the Mass of the Immaculate Conception, since their celebration is an integral part of the unfolding of the liturgical year. 117), are to be appropriately placed either on or around the altar in a way suited to the design of the altar and the sanctuary so that the whole may be well balanced and not interfere with the faithfuls clear view of what takes place at the altar or what is placed on it. 33. 126; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Ornamentation on vestments should, moreover, consist of figures, that is, of images or symbols, that evoke sacred use, avoiding thereby anything unbecoming. 13). 0000000572 00000 n In any Mass the orations proper to that Mass are used, unless otherwise noted. : Martes 21 VII semana. 152. It is more in keeping with the meaning of the sign that the tabernacle in which the Most Holy Eucharist is reserved not be on an altar on which Mass is celebrated.[128]. Hence, the psalmist, or the cantor of the Psalm, sings the verses of the Psalm from the ambo or another suitable place. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 22. From the Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) up to and including the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel), the principal celebrant alone makes the gestures, while all the concelebrants speak everything together, in this manner: The Quam oblationem (Bless and approve our offering) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Qui pridie (The day before he suffered) 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 toward them and afterwards bow profoundly; The Unde et memores (Father, we celebrate the memory) and the Supra quae (Look with favor) with hands extended; From the Supplices (Almighty God, we pray that your angel) up to and including the words ex hac altaris participatione (as we receive from this altar), they bow with hands joined; then they stand upright and cross themselves at the words omni benedictione et gratia repleamur (let us be filled with every grace and blessing). Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. The priest, having put incense into the thurible, blesses it with the sign of the Cross, without saying anything. Today, on the other hand, countless learned studies have shed light on the norm of the holy Fathers which the revisers of the Missal of St. Pius V followed. Upon reaching the altar, the acolyte places the cross upright near the altar so that it may serve as the altar cross; otherwise, he puts it in a worthy place. [59] By their silence and singing the people make Gods word their own, and they also affirm their adherence to it by means of the Profession of Faith. 114. 87. The norm for reception of Holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States is standing. endobj [49] Cf. He consumes a little of the Blood of Christ and hands the chalice to the deacon or a concelebrant. 35:3. 0000004723 00000 n 236. Then the priest bows profoundly and says the Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and, afterwards, reads the Gospel. In the Lectionary for weekdays, readings are provided for each day of every week throughout the entire year; as a result, these readings are for the most part to be used on the days to which they are assigned, unless there occurs a solemnity, feast, or memorial that has its own proper New Testament readings, that is to say, readings in which mention is made of the Saint being celebrated. It was formerly indicated that the faithful "should be encouraged." In the absence of an instituted acolyte, lay ministers may be deputed to serve at the altar and assist the priest and the deacon; they may carry the cross, the candles, the thurible, the bread, the wine, and the water, and they may also be deputed to distribute Holy Communion as extraordinary ministers. 218. [129] Cf. The commentator, who provides the faithful, when appropriate, with brief explanations and commentaries with the purpose of introducing them to the celebration and preparing them to understand it better. 249. endobj 36. 32. 243. Then one after another the concelebrants come to the middle of the altar, genuflect, and reverently take the Body of Christ from the altar. 32. 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. %%EOF Carrying the Book of the Gospels slightly elevated, the deacon precedes the priest as he approaches the altar or else walks at the priests side. 78. 228. Afterwards, all rise, and the Alleluia or other chant is sung as required by the liturgical season (cf. 0000009376 00000 n 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. They genuflect, partake of the Blood of Christ, wipe the rim of the chalice, and return to their seats. Then the minister or the priest says the Entrance Antiphon. The concelebrants approach the altar one after another or, if two chalices are used, two by two. 298. 276. The priest, standing at the chair or at the ambo itself or, when appropriate, in another suitable place, gives the homily. In more solemn celebrations, as the occasion suggests, a Bishop may impart a blessing to the people with the Book of the Gospels. [139] Cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. All churches should be dedicated or, at least, blessed. 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). If the priest notices after the consecration or as he receives Communion that not wine but only water was poured into the chalice, he pours the water into some container, then pours wine with water into the chalice and consecrates it. If no lector is present, the priest himself proclaims all the readings and the Psalm, standing at the ambo. [115] Cf. 82. [78] Cf. 305. [126] Cf. Consequently, the Church constantly seeks the noble assistance of the arts and admits the artistic expressions of all peoples and regions. Thus within the Act of Penitence and again after the invitation to pray, all recollect themselves; but at the conclusion of a reading or the homily, all meditate briefly on what they have heard; then after Communion, they praise and pray to God in their hearts. When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, with hands joined, says: Let us pray. 320. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. It is therefore of the greatest importance that the celebration of the Massthat is, the Lords Supperbe so arranged that the sacred ministers and the faithful taking part in it, according to the proper state of each, may derive from it more abundantly[26] those fruits for the sake of which Christ the Lord instituted the Eucharistic Sacrifice of his Body and Blood and entrusted it to the Church, his beloved Bride, as the memorial of his Passion and Resurrection. If there is no singing, however, the Communion antiphon found in the Missal may be recited either by the faithful, or by some of them, or by a lector. For in this form the sign of the Eucharistic banquet is more clearly evident and clear expression is given to the divine will by which the new and eternal Covenant is ratified in the Blood of the Lord, as also the relationship between the Eucharistic banquet and the eschatological banquet in the Fathers Kingdom. 4. 373. 8. This variety of offices in the celebration of the Eucharist is shown outwardly by the diversity of sacred vestments, which should therefore be a sign of the office proper to each minister. [8] Cf. 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). In this way the words can be better understood by the people. For in the readings, as explained by the homily, God speaks to his people,[58] opening up to them the mystery of redemption and salvation, and offering them spiritual nourishment; and Christ himself is present in the midst of the faithful through his word. For the blessing of sacred vessels, the rites prescribed in the liturgical books are to be followed.[136]. The people, however, stand and give expression to their prayer either by an invocation said together after each intention or by praying in silence. These are to be put in a suitable place but away from the Eucharistic table. When several are to be named, this is done with the collective formula et Episcopo nostro N. eiusque Episcopis adiutoribus (N., our Bishop and his assistant Bishops). 384. The priest, in fact, as the one who presides, prays in the name of the Church and of the assembled community; but at times he prays only in his own name, asking that he may exercise his ministry with greater attention and devotion. [100] If Communion is given under both kinds, when no deacon is present, the acolyte administers the chalice to the communicants or holds the chalice if Communion is given by intinction. [6] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 57; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. When the distribution of Communion is finished, as circumstances suggest, the priest and faithful spend some time praying privately. 45. 0000012470 00000 n 227. The action of the fraction or breaking of bread, which gave its name to the Eucharist in apostolic times, will bring out more clearly the force and importance of the sign of unity of all in the one bread, and of the sign of charity by the fact that the one bread is distributed among the brothers and sisters. 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. It is most desirable that the faithful, just as the priest himself is bound to do, receive the Lords Body from hosts consecrated at the same Mass and that, in the instances when it is permitted, they partake of the chalice (cf. no. [24] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The concelebrants do likewise, communicating themselves. A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. The Christian faithful who gather together as one to await the Lords coming are instructed by the Apostle Paul to sing together psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (cf. The altar should be built apart from the wall, in such a way that it is possible to walk around it easily and that Mass can be celebrated at it facing the people, which is desirable wherever possible. 28. 325. 172. <> The purpose of the many prefaces that enrich The Roman Missal is to bring out more fully the motives for thanksgiving within the Eucharistic Prayer and to set out more clearly the different facets of the mystery of salvation. [19] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. With the concelebrants and the people he continues, saying the Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy). 0000002821 00000 n Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. On more solemn days, sacred vestments may be used that are festive, that is, more precious, even if not of the color of the day. 9. Facing the altar, the priest then partakes of the Body of Christ. [118] Cf. In addition, this Mass is the memorial of that love by which the Lord loved us even to death. 278. If, however, there is no Offertory chant and the organ is not played, in the presentation of the bread and wine the priest may say the formulas of blessing aloud, to which the people make the acclamation, Benedictus Deus in saecula (Blessed be God for ever). Songs or hymns may not be used in place of the responsorial Psalm. <> 59. 112. The People of God, gathered for Mass, has a coherent and hierarchical structure, which finds its expression in the variety of ministries and the variety of actions according to the different parts of the celebration. Acclamation: In which the whole congregation, joining with the heavenly powers, sings the Sanctus. Although it is not always necessary (e.g., in weekday Masses) to sing all the texts that are of themselves meant to be sung, every care should be taken that singing by the ministers and the people is not absent in celebrations that occur on Sundays and on holy days of obligation. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Pastoral Office of Bishops, Christus Dominus, no. In a new rubric it is noted,"At an appropriate momentduring Communion, the Priestentrusts the Eucharist from the table of the altar to Deacons or acolytes or other extraordinary ministers, so that afterwards it may be brought to the sick who are to receive Holy Communion at home" (EM, no. 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. 100. Any appearance of a throne, however, is to be avoided. 204. Masses for Various Needs or Masses for Various Circumstances are used in certain situations either as matters arise or at fixed times. It should be borne in mind that the primary purpose of the translation of the texts is not with a view to meditation, but rather that they be proclaimed or sung during an actual celebration. 322. 180. Gloria a Dios en el cielo, y en la tierra paz a los hombres que ama el Seor. It is expedient for benches or seats usually to be provided for their use. 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]. By these the Christian people are brought to know the continuity of the work of salvation according to Gods wonderful plan. endobj In addition, the priest bows slightly as he speaks the words of the Lord at the consecration. 53: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, edition typica, 1973, no. The Preface is sung or said by the principal priest celebrant alone; but the Sanctus is sung or recited by all the concelebrants, together with the congregation and the choir. It is to him that in this Instruction is entrusted the regulating of the discipline of concelebration (cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. Then, with hands joined, the priest says, Oremus (Let us pray). In the dioceses of the United States of America, acolytes, altar servers, lectors, and other lay ministers may wear the alb or other suitable vesture or other appropriate and dignified clothing. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. PL 2, 376A; Origen, Disputatio cum Heracleida, no. [77], 92. 0000001376 00000 n

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