The Requisites for the Celebration of Mass, I. <<4EE636401785964CBFDE04C0392AF293>]>> nos. 11; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. 40-41, 47-48, 61-64, 74, 86-88). With the people he adds, Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy). Care should, however, be taken in planning lest beyond what is needed of the Blood of Christ remains to be consumed at the end of the celebration. 273. 1176-1185; The Roman Ritual, Order of Christian Funerals, edition typica, 1969. The following are also to be prepared: Next to the priests chair: the Missal and, as needed, a hymnal; On the credence table: the chalice, a corporal, a purificator, and, if appropriate, the pall; the paten and, if needed, ciboria; bread for the Communion of the priest who presides, the deacon, the ministers, and the people; cruets containing the wine and the water, unless all of these are presented by the faithful in procession at the Offertory; the vessel of water to be blessed, if the asperges occurs; the Communion-plate for the Communion of the faithful; and whatever is needed for the washing of hands. . Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 128. 140. For Christ took the bread and the chalice and gave thanks; he broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying, Take, eat, and drink: this is my Body; this is the cup of my Blood. When the deacon is assisting the Bishop, he carries the book to him to be kissed, or else kisses it himself, saying quietly, Per evangelica dicta dicta (May the words of the Gospel). He proceeds to the ambo, carrying the book slightly elevated. 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. 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. If the vessels are purified at the altar, they are carried to the credence table by a minister. Another way of dividing a Mass is into its "ordinary" partsthose texts which, with some variations, are part of the Mass on a daily basisand its "proper" partsthe texts of prayers and selection of Scripture readings proper to the specific feast, feria or other occasion being observed. The homily should ordinarily be given by the priest celebrant himself. This is achieved by appropriate use of the wide options described below. 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. 240. 72. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 960 540] /Contents 17 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> 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]. In this way a richer collection of texts is available, by which the prayer life of the faithful is more abundantly nourished. When the distribution of Communion is completed, the deacon returns to the altar with the priest and collects the fragments, if any remain, and then carries the chalice and other sacred vessels to the credence table, where he purifies them and arranges them in the usual way while the priest returns to the chair. also 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. Then the priest, with hands extended, says the prayer over the offerings. If no lector is present, the priest himself proclaims all the readings and the Psalm, standing at the ambo. 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. If incense is used, remaining at the ambo he puts some into the thurible, blesses it, and, bowing profoundly, says, Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart). The altar is incensed with single swings of the thurible in this way: If the altar is freestanding with respect to the wall, the priest incenses walking around it; If the altar is not freestanding, the priest incenses it while walking first to the righthand side, then to the left. In this matter as well, a noble simplicity should be ensured such as is the best companion of genuine art. 2 0 obj 86. 59. 201. Incense may be used if desired in any form of Mass: At the beginning of Mass, to incense the cross and the altar; At the Gospel procession and the proclamation of the Gospel itself; After the bread and the chalice have been placed upon the altar, to incense the offerings, the cross, and the altar, as well as the priest and the people; At the showing of the host and the chalice after the consecration. 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. 1: AAS 65 (1973), pp. Harmonious planning and carrying out of the rites will be of great assistance in disposing the faithful to participate in the Eucharist. As in the case of the building of churches, so also regarding all sacred furnishings the Church admits the artistic style of each region and accepts those adaptations that are in keeping with the culture and traditions of each people, provided that all fit the purpose for which the sacred furnishings are intended.[135]. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 0000004659 00000 n is the death of his faithful ones. A concelebrated Mass, whatever its form, is arranged in accordance with the norms commonly in force (cf. 61. 3: AAS 89 (1997), p. 864. Although such Masses do not have a special form of celebration, it is nevertheless most proper that they be celebrated with singing, especially with the full participation of all members of the community, whether of religious or of canons. 47. Then the principal celebrant, with hands joined, says the introduction to the Lords Prayer. 229. 38, 40; Paul VI, Apostolic Constitution Missale Romanum. Nevertheless, it must be held at different times or in distinct sacred places.[102]. 283), so that even by means of the signs Communion will stand out more clearly as a participation in the sacrifice actually being celebrated.[73]. R. Lord, hear our prayer. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, no. If Communion is given under both kinds, the deacon himself administers the chalice to the communicants; and, when the distribution is completed, he immediately and reverently consumes at the altar all of the Blood of Christ that remains, assisted if necessary by other deacons and priests. may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. PDF Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper - Mary, Mother of God Church Eph 2:20). The organ and other lawfully approved musical instruments are to be placed in an appropriate place so that they can sustain the singing of both the choir and the congregation and be heard with ease by all if they are played alone. 54: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; cf. 193. If incense is used, the deacon assists the priest when he puts incense in the thurible during the singing of the Alleluia or other chant. 0000029272 00000 n 326. 30-46; for the manner of joining the Hours of the Office with the Mass, cf. If he celebrates with a congregation, the priest will take care not to omit the readings assigned for each day in the Lectionary for weekdays too frequently and without sufficient reason, since the Church desires that a richer portion at the table of Gods word be provided for the faithful.[141]. In carrying this out, to the greatest extent possible the Lords Day is to be preserved and safeguarded, as the primordial holy day, and hence other celebrations, unless they be truly of the greatest importance, should not have precedence over it. <> 54: AAS 87 (1995), pp. If incense is used, a server incenses the host and the chalice when each is shown to the people after the consecration. The previous Roman Missal(Sacramentary)seemed to indicate that the stripping of the altar followed immediately, whereas the current Roman Missal notes,"At an appropriate time" the altar is stripped (EM, no. Red is used on Palm Sunday of the Lords Passion and on Good Friday, on Pentecost Sunday, on celebrations of the Lords Passion, on the feasts of the Apostles and Evangelists, and on celebrations of Martyr Saints. Two copies of the printed text should be forwarded to this Congregation. Out of reverence for the celebration of the memorial of the Lord and for the banquet in which the Body and Blood of the Lord are offered on an altar where this memorial is celebrated, there should be at least one white cloth, its shape, size, and decoration in keeping with the altars design. 119. 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. Because, however, the celebration of the Eucharist, like the entire Liturgy, is carried out through perceptible signs that nourish, strengthen, and express faith,[31] the utmost care must be taken to choose and to arrange those forms and elements set forth by the Church that, in view of the circumstances of the people and the place, will more effectively foster active and full participation and more properly respond to the spiritual needs of the faithful. endobj below, Appendix, Order of Commissioning a Minister to Distribute Holy Communion on a Single Occasion, p. 1253. During the Liturgy of the Word, it is also appropriate to include brief periods of silence, accommodated to the gathered assembly, in which, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, the word of God may be grasped by the heart and a response through prayer may be prepared. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Cardinal Re at Mass of Lord's Supper: 'Eucharist is the life and center [154] Cf. 0000000572 00000 n Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. The consecrated host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand, at the discretion of each communicant. The acclamations and the responses of the faithful to the priests greetings and prayers constitute that level of active participation that the gathered faithful are to contribute in every form of the Mass, so that the action of the entire community may be clearly expressed and fostered.[47]. The priest prepares himself by a prayer, said quietly, that he may fruitfully receive Christs Body and Blood. The principal celebrant normally consumes the Blood of the Lord standing at the middle of the altar. endobj Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 2, 36: AAS 87 (1995), pp. Amen. Given at the General Secretariat of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C., on March 19, 2003, the Feast of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As soon as the communicant receives the host, he or she consumes it entirely. 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. In the Eucharistic Celebration, the lector has his own proper office (cf. 139-146) is carried out by the principal celebrant, while the other concelebrants remain at their places. Those present turn towards the ambo as a sign of special reverence to the Gospel of Christ. Accompanied by two ministers with lighted candles, the veiled cross is brought to the center of the sanctuary in procession. The Roman Missal, whether in Latin or in lawfully approved vernacular translations, is to be published in its entirety. Fill us with you spirit as we praise and worship you and be with those who do not know you. 48-51, p. 99; Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, Instruction Calendaria particularia, 24 June 1970, nos. [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. Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory Bishop of Belleville President United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Reverend Monsignor William P. Fay General Secretary. 172. 50: AAS 90 (1998), p. 745. 0000007133 00000 n 22. Facing the altar, the priest then partakes of the Body of Christ. A bow of the body, that is to say a profound bow, is made to the altar; during the prayers Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and In spiritu humilitatis (Lord God, we ask you to receive); in the Creed at the words Et incarnatus est (by the power of the Holy Spirit . If a deacon is present at any celebration of Mass, he should exercise his office. 76. 14 0 obj 24. 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, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The holy day falls on the Thursday before Easter and is part of Holy Week. James Patrick Moroney Executive Director, Secretariat for the Liturgy United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 47; cf. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, no. <> It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful. Rather, such instances should be addressed pastorally, by providing the faithful with proper catechesis on the reasons for this norm. 138. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. At the end the people make the acclamation, Amen. 934-944. 376. After the collect, all sit. On reaching the altar, the priest and ministers make a profound bow. 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). 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. 30. The priest himself or some other minister may also very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. Visiting priests should be gladly welcomed to Eucharistic concelebration, as long as their priestly standing is ascertained. 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. 367. Then, with hands joined, he bows profoundly before the altar and quietly says, Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart). 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. Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction Inaestimabile donum, 3 April 1980, no. Afterwards, when appropriate, the priest adds, Offerte vobis pacem (Let us offer each other the sign of peace). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. According to local custom, the server also rings the bell as the priest shows the host and then the chalice. 0000003331 00000 n 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. xA 04Fw\GczC. [84] Cf. Consequently, the Church constantly seeks the noble assistance of the arts and admits the artistic expressions of all peoples and regions. 350. 385. The people, however, stand and give expression to their prayer either by an invocation said together after each intention or by praying in silence. 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. A good way to describe the Mass is to say that it is Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday made present today in ritual. The evening Mass and ceremonies of Holy Thursday commemorate the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy . Amen. An altar is called fixed if it is attached to the floor so as not to be removeable; otherwise it is called moveable.. 3f, 9: AAS 59 (1967), pp. All listen and at the end respond to the acclamation, as noted above (no. 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. Moreover, the wondrous mystery of the Lords real presence under the Eucharistic species, reaffirmed by the Second Vatican Council[6] and other documents of the Churchs Magisterium[7] in the same sense and with the same words that the Council of Trent had proposed as a matter of faith,[8] is proclaimed in the celebration of Mass not only by means of the very words of consecration, by which Christ becomes present through transubstantiation, but also by that interior disposition and outward expression of supreme reverence and adoration in which the Eucharistic Liturgy is carried out. 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. The altar is to be covered with at least one white cloth. Indeed, the character and beauty of the place and all its furnishings should foster devotion and show forth the holiness of the mysteries celebrated there. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. This rite is celebrated only if the body is present. Though holy in its origin, this people nevertheless grows continually in holiness by its conscious, active, and fruitful participation in the mystery of the Eucharist.[10]. 41). 205. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. [29] Cf. 6: AAS 89 (1997), p. 869. 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. 21: AAS 59 (1967), pp. <>/Metadata 3630 0 R/ViewerPreferences 3631 0 R>> 300. 154. [1] [2] It inaugurates the Easter Triduum, [3] and commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples, more explicitly than other celebrations of the Mass . endobj The altar may be decorated with flowers (Holy Thursday, 5). 196. 13: AAS 81 (1989), p. 910. 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. 302. 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). 226. For the needs of the Church; b. "The altar may be decorated with flowers with a moderation that accords withthe character of this day" (EM, no. 96. 276. In the dioceses of the United States of America, for a good reason, on special occasions (for example, in the case of a funeral, a wedding, or when civic leaders are present) the priest may offer the sign of peace to a few of the faithful near the sanctuary. After the deacon or, when no deacon is present, one of the concelebrants has said the invitation Offerte vobis pacem (Let us offer each other the sign of peace), all exchange the sign of peace with one another. The Mass during Councils, meetings of Bishops, and synods; The conventual Mass and the principal Mass in churches and oratories; Masses at any kind of meeting of priests, either secular or religious.[101]. [95] Cf. 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 566. Order of Mass | USCCB 90: AAS 56 (1964), p. 897; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. [16] Cf. Although it has been provided with its own Preface, it may also be used with other Prefaces, especially those that summarize the mystery of salvation, such as the common Prefaces. [159] Cf. 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. 33. But it is not at all appropriate that several persons divide a single element of the celebration among themselves, e.g., that the same reading be proclaimed by two lectors, one after the other, except as far as the Passion of the Lord is concerned. 322. [121] Cf. 0000012732 00000 n 325. From the offices of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, March 17, 2003. nos. 0000004062 00000 n 296. Then, as the occasion suggests, he incenses the cross and the altar, walking around the latter. Furthermore, if the inner elements of this tradition are reflected upon, it also becomes clear how outstandingly and felicitously the older Roman Missal is brought to fulfillment in the new. [91] Cf. Paul VI, Apostolic Letter Sacrum diaconatus ordinem, 18 June 1967: AAS 59 (1967), pp. [97] In case of necessity, the priest may depute suitable faithful for this single occasion.[98]. Ministers carrying the processional cross or candles bow their heads instead of genuflecting. 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. When the prayer after Communion is concluded, brief announcements to the people may be made, if they are needed. 320. Your Essential Guide to the Triduum - Busted Halo 261. There are two kinds of bows: a bow of the head and a bow of the body. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 123. Or. The deacon exercises his ministry at the altar whenever he needs to assist with the chalice and the Missal. 16: AAS 81 (1989), p. 912; Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. [40] Cf. II. 22 of the Masses for Various Needs) should be celebrated with violet vestments as an appropriate liturgical observance for this day. Holy Thursday, therefore, is an invitation to become aware of our sins, to put our lives in order, and embark on a path of repentance and renewal to obtain God's pardon. If, however, the tabernacle with the Most Blessed Sacrament is present in the sanctuary, the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers genuflect when they approach the altar and when they depart from it, but not during the celebration of Mass itself. Its riches are of benefit to the universal Church, so that were they to be lost, the Church would be seriously harmed. 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. 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. [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]. 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 Conference of Bishops will be the judge in this matter.[139]. On the weekdays of Advent before December 17, the weekdays of the Christmas Season from January 2, and the weekdays of the Easter Season, it is possible to choose either the weekday Mass, or the Mass of the Saint, or the Mass of one of the Saints whose memorial is observed, or the Mass of any Saint listed in the Martyrology for that day. [107] At the same time, the faithful should be encouraged to seek to participate more eagerly in this sacred rite, by which the sign of the Eucharistic banquet is made more fully evident. 175-186. At the altar the priest accepts the paten with the bread. Afterwards, the priest may return to the chair. 208. 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.
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