[144] Cf. PDF A Walk Through the Mass: A Step-by-Step Explanation - Presentation Parish Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 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. [24] Furthermore, the other sacred actions and all the activities of the Christian life are bound up with it, flow from it, and are ordered to it. Jesus celebrated the dinner as a Passover feast. <> The people, however, stand and give expression to their prayer either by an invocation said together after each intention or by praying in silence. 271. In the wake of new restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, two American bishops spoke with EWTN's Raymond Arroyo Thursday about how . It is, however, appropriate that each person offer the sign of peace only to those who are nearest and in a sober manner. The minister says, Sanguis Christi (The Blood of Christ), the communicant responds, Amen, and the minister hands over the chalice, which the communicant raises to his or her mouth. 9: AAS 59 (1967), p. 547. Once the people have gathered, the priest and ministers, clad in the sacred vestments, go in procession to the altar in this order: The thurifer carrying a thurible with burning incense, if incense is used; The ministers who carry lighted candles, and between them an acolyte or other minister with the cross; A lector, who may carry the Book of the Gospels (though not the Lectionary), which should be slightly elevated; If incense is used, before the procession begins, the priest puts some in the thurible and blesses it with the Sign of the Cross without saying anything. 288, 302. In the arranging and choosing of the variable parts of the Mass for the Dead, especially the Funeral Mass (e.g., orations, readings, Prayer of the Faithful), pastoral considerations bearing upon the deceased, the family, and those attending should rightly be taken into account. Any appearance of a throne, however, is to be avoided. [67] Cf. 351. 308. This is a template for planning a Roman Catholic Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper, in the Ordinary Form. 24. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. <> Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Council of Trent, session 21, Doctrina de communione sub utraque specie et parvulorum, chapter 2: Denz-Schn, 1725-1728. O_h\zx\#MRg#Ox>^lO3 2V_o# 323. It is worn by the deacon over his left shoulder and drawn diagonally across the chest to the right side, where it is fastened. [126] Cf. [87] What is said about the choir also applies, in accordance with the relevant norms, to other musicians, especially the organist. The service on Thursday (typically at night) is the first part of the Easter Triduum. [67], 70. [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. The Ministry of the Instituted Acolyte and Lector, 98. 140. 38. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. The homily, Profession of Faith, and Prayer of the Faithful, however, develop and conclude this part of the Mass. They are then accepted at an appropriate place by the priest or the deacon and carried to the altar. After a suitable pause, with hands extended he says the collect. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 218. 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. If incense is used, a server incenses the host and the chalice when each is shown to the people after the consecration. 548-549. [28] Cf. At times, a longer and shorter form of the same text is given. The people, for their part, should associate themselves with the priest in faith and in silence, as well as through their parts as prescribed in the course of the Eucharistic Prayer: namely, the responses in the Preface dialogue, the Sanctus, the acclamation after the consecration, the acclamatory Amen after the final doxology, as well as other acclamations approved by the Conference of Bishops and recognized by the Holy See. 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. 203. He says only the part of the institution narrative related to the consecration of the chalice, without being obliged to consecrate the bread again. 299. Mt 13:52). White is used in the Offices and Masses during the Easter and Christmas seasons; also on celebrations of the Lord other than of his Passion, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, of the Holy Angels, and of Saints who were not Martyrs; on the Solemnities of All Saints (November 1) and of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist (June 24); and on the Feasts of St. John the Evangelist (December 27), of the Chair of St. Peter (February 22), and of the Conversion of St. Paul (January 25). In a difficult period when the Catholic faith on the sacrificial nature of the Mass, the ministerial priesthood, and the real and permanent presence of Christ under the Eucharistic species were placed at risk, St. Pius V was especially concerned with preserving the more recent tradition, then unjustly being assailed, introducing only very slight changes into the sacred rite. CHAPTER I The Importance and Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration, 16. The directions for what the priest should do once he reaches the place of reposition have been supplemented. The adaptations spoken of below that call for a wider degree of coordination are to be decided, in accord with the norm of law, by the Conference of Bishops. Then, with hands extended, he says the prayer itself together with the other concelebrants, who also pray with hands extended and with the people. From the epiclesis until the priest shows the chalice, the deacon normally remains kneeling. Since it is a chant by which the faithful acclaim the Lord and implore his mercy, it is ordinarily done by all, that is, by the people and the choir or cantor having a part in it. PDF Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper - Mary, Mother of God Church 230. Thus the best place for the chair is in a position facing the people at the head of the sanctuary, unless the design of the building or other circumstances impede this: for example, if the great distance would interfere with communication between the priest and the gathered assembly, or if the tabernacle is in the center behind the altar. 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. All the concelebrants, together with the people, sing or say the final acclamation Quia tuum est regnum (For the kingdom). The meaning of the sign demands that the material for the Eucharistic celebration truly have the appearance of food. 330. The lector reads from the ambo the readings that precede the Gospel. In the dioceses of the United States of America, sacred vessels may also be made from other solid materials that, according to the common estimation in each region, are precious, for example, ebony or other hard woods, provided that such materials are suited to sacred use and do not easily break or deteriorate. Nevertheless, it is also permitted, especially if there are several vessels to be purified, to leave them suitably covered on a corporal, either at the altar or at the credence table, and to purify them immediately after Mass following the dismissal of the people. If, however, the minister is a deacon, he performs his proper duties (cf. Next the priest invites the people to pray. 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. 26, 28; Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 120-169) the minister saying the peoples parts as appropriate. 3: AAS 72 (1980), pp. Masses for Various Needs or Masses for Various Circumstances are used in certain situations either as matters arise or at fixed times. 107), the distribution of Holy Communion under both kinds (cf. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 8: Denz-Schn, 1749. The Church offers the Eucharistic Sacrifice of Christs Passover for the dead so that, since all the members of Christs body are in communion with each other, the petition for spiritual help on behalf of some may bring comforting hope to others. [83] They should, moreover, endeavor to make this clear by their deep religious sense and their charity toward brothers and sisters who participate with them in the same celebration. For in these prayers the priest, while he performs the commemoration, turns towards God, even in the name of the whole people, renders him thanks and offers the living and holy Sacrifice, namely, the Churchs offering and the Victim by whose immolation God willed to be appeased;[4] and he prays that the Body and Blood of Christ may be a sacrifice acceptable to the Father and salvific for the whole world.[5]. Then the priest says the prayer which is customarily known as the collect and through which the character of the celebration is expressed. A WALK THROUGH THE MASS: A STEP-BY-STEP EXPLANATION - 1 Holy Spirit 166-168), while the other concelebrants remain at their seats. [35] Cf. He may entrust it to a concelebrating priest or occasionally, according to circumstances, to the deacon, but never to a lay person. 160, 283); The materials for the altar and sacred furnishings, especially the sacred vessels, and also the materials, form, and color of the liturgical vestments (cf. [50] Cf. 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. James Patrick Moroney Executive Director, Secretariat for the Liturgy United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 7, 47; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. Ps 141 [140]:2, Rev 8:3). It is appropriate that in publishing the Missal, celebrations proper to an entire nation or territory be inserted at the correct place among the celebrations of the General Calendar, while those proper to a region or diocese be placed in a special appendix. [8] Cf. In addition, certain adaptations are indicated in the proper place in the Missal and pertain respectively to the diocesan Bishop or to the Conference of Bishops, in accord with the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy[35] (cf. For public authorities and the salvation of the whole world; c. For those burdened by any kind of difficulty; d. For the local community. When, on the other hand, the option is given of choosing between a memorial found in the General Calendar and one found in a diocesan or religious calendar, preference should be given, all things being equal and in keeping with tradition, to the memorial inscribed in the particular calendar. 904. [104] Cf. "The altar may be decorated with flowers with a moderation that accords withthe character of this day" (EM, no. Psalm Response Ps 116: Our Blessing Cup Second Reading I Corinthians 11:23-26 Thanks be to God. It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful. Christs gesture of breaking bread at the Last Supper, which gave the entire Eucharistic Action its name in apostolic times, signifies that the many faithful are made one body (1 Cor 10:17) by receiving Communion from the one Bread of Life which is Christ, who died and rose for the salvation of the world. 117-119. [68] Cf. In the readings, the table of Gods word is prepared for the faithful, and the riches of the Bible are opened to them. 14. Acts 2:46). If desired, a psalm or other canticle of praise or a hymn may also be sung by the entire congregation. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Acclamation: In which the whole congregation, joining with the heavenly powers, sings the Sanctus. General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, nos. 0000003416 00000 n 0000002090 00000 n The embolism, enlarging upon the last petition of the Lords Prayer itself, begs deliverance from the power of evil for the entire community of the faithful. 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. The concluding rites are carried out as at a Mass with a congregation, but the dismissal formula is omitted. 1 0 obj 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. Before the alb is put on, should this not completely cover the ordinary clothing at the neck, an amice should be put on. The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. Penitential Act The Priest invites the faithful to the Penitential Act. A good way to describe the Mass is to say that it is Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday made sacramentally present today in ritual. 123, 129; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. The Creed is to be sung or said by the priest together with the people on Sundays and solemnities. /,pUFPU Hy endstream endobj 402 0 obj <>/Size 368/Type/XRef>>stream 165. 54: AAS 56 (1964), p. 890. It is sung or said on Sundays outside the Seasons of Advent and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and at special celebrations of a more solemn character. The norms on the manner of singing are the same as for the Entrance chant (cf. 3 0 obj 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. <<129BC89E87AD1A4F985F2CB0E54A55D3>]>> endstream In the choice of texts for the several parts of the Mass, whether of the Season or of the Saints, the following norms should be observed. 31, 32; Sacred Congregation for the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Immensae caritatis, 29 January 1973, no. 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). 910 2; cf. 47. Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent), solemnities, and feasts are exceptions. Catholic Mass guide - Order of the Mass - The Work Of God Then the priest, with hands outstretched, adds, Gratias agamus Domino Deo nostro (Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God), and the people respond, Dignum et iustum est (It is right to give him thanks and praise). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. It remembers the Jewish Passover and Jesus insitituion of the Eucharist, and sets the scene for Jesus death and resurrection. In the celebration of the Mass with a congregation, the readings are always proclaimed from the ambo. 185. [159] Cf. General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar, nos. (Paris, 1941-), p. 62; Statuta Concilii Hipponensis Breviata, 21: CCSL 149, p. 39. 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. The Sequence, which is optional except on Easter Sunday and on Pentecost Day, is sung before the Alleluia. 81. 7. [94] Cf. 13 0 obj 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. 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. [27] Cf. THE ORDER OF MASS. He consumes a little of the Blood of Christ and hands the chalice to the deacon or a concelebrant. 54; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 78. 366. The homily is part of the Liturgy and is strongly recommended,[63] for it is necessary for the nurturing of the Christian life. The diocesan Bishop, moreover, should use the counsel and help of this commission whenever it comes to laying down norms on this matter, approving plans for new buildings, and making decisions on the more important issues.[113]. 1 0 obj 296. 52: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. At a Mass celebrated by the Bishop or at which he presides without celebrating the Eucharist, the norms found in the Caeremoniale Episcoporum should be observed. 86). Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 9: Denz-Schn, 1759. 83). 48. 145. They genuflect, partake of the Blood of Christ, wipe the rim of the chalice, and return to their seats. 307. [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. On the weekdays of Advent from December 17 to December 24, on days within the Octave of Christmas, and on the weekdays of Lent, except Ash Wednesday and during Holy Week, the Mass for the current liturgical day is to be used; but the collect may be taken from a memorial which happens to be listed in the General Calendar for that day, except on Ash Wednesday and during Holy Week. When Mass is celebrated for a particular dead person, the special formula may be inserted in the place indicated, namely, before the Memento etiam (Remember our brothers and sisters). For Sundays and solemnities, three readings are assigned: that is, from a Prophet, an Apostle, and a Gospel. and became man) all make a profound bow; but on the solemnities of the Annunciation and of the Nativity of the Lord, all genuflect. The concelebrants do likewise, communicating themselves. There is always only one collect used in a Mass. no. In this case the principal celebrant receives Communion under both kinds in the usual way (cf. Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours, editio typica, 11 April 1971, editio typica altera, 7 April 1985, nos. If a deacon is present at any celebration of Mass, he should exercise his office. 67. 0000002162 00000 n The Mass of the Lord's Supper, also known as A Service of Worship for Maundy Thursday, is a Holy Week service celebrated on the evening of Maundy Thursday. This rite is celebrated only if the body is present. 0000003808 00000 n no. Effective immediately, this translation of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal is the sole translation of the Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani, editio typica tertia for use in the dioceses of the United States of America. The consecrated host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand, at the discretion of each communicant. 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. 241. [103] Cf. Paul VI, Apostolic Letter Sacrum diaconatus ordinem, 18 June 1967: AAS 59 (1967), pp. Laws | Free Full-Text | Transnational Religious Practices as a UNESCO 0000011935 00000 n [16] Cf. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright holder. 269. 86. 301. 196. 0000003006 00000 n [1] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Vicesimus Quintus Annus, 4 December 1988, no. [145] Cf.
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