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[159] Cf. 13). 187-193), which he must perform personally. <> The new Missal, therefore, while bearing witness to the Roman Churchs rule of prayer (lex orandi), also safeguards the deposit of faith handed down by the more recent Councils and marks in its own right a step of great importance in liturgical tradition. Finally, in this manner the liturgical norms of the Council of Trent have certainly been completed and perfected in many respects by those of the Second Vatican Council, which has brought to realization the efforts of the last four hundred years to bring the faithful closer to the sacred Liturgy especially in recent times, and above all the zeal for the Liturgy promoted by St. Pius X and his successors. R. Lord, hear our prayer. 0000001016 00000 n In the local Church, first place should certainly be given, because of its significance, to the Mass at which the Bishop presides, surrounded by his presbyterate, deacons, and lay ministers,[91] and in which the holy people of God participate fully and actively, for it is there that the preeminent expression of the Church is found. At the end of the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest takes the paten with the host and the chalice and elevates them both while alone singing or saying the doxology, Per ipsum (Through him). nos. 42. 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). 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 a deacon is not present, his proper duties are to be carried out by some of the concelebrants. %PDF-1.4 % The priest may incense the gifts placed upon the altar and then incense the cross and the altar itself, so as to signify the Churchs offering and prayer rising like incense in the sight of God. no. 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. Its purpose is to express the communicants union in spirit by means of the unity of their voices, to show joy of heart, and to highlight more clearly the communitarian nature of the procession to receive Communion. It therefore pertains to the whole Body of the Church, manifests it, and has its effect upon it. [88] Cf. 66-68: AAS 87 (1995), p. 313. The priest, standing at the chair or at the ambo itself or, when appropriate, in another suitable place, gives the homily. He incenses the book and proclaims the Gospel reading. [158] Cf. Everything else is done by the principal celebrant in the usual way until the end of Mass (cf. It is expedient for benches or seats usually to be provided for their use. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 20. [110] Cf. When receiving Holy Communion, the communicant bows his or her head before the Sacrament as a gesture of reverence and receives the Body of the Lord from the minister. 0000012470 00000 n The priest then takes the paten or ciborium and goes to the communicants, who, as a rule, approach in a procession. [60], 57. In Lent the playing of the organ and musical instruments is allowed only to support the singing. 174. [160] Cf. 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. From the ambo only the readings, the responsorial Psalm, and the Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) are to be proclaimed; it may be used also for giving the homily and for announcing the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful. Afterwards, all rise, and the Alleluia or other chant is sung as required by the liturgical season (cf. Certain specific features to be observed in a concelebrated Mass are noted in their proper place (cf. He carries the chalice to the credence table and there he or a duly instituted acolyte purifies, wipes and arranges it in the usual way. Among the Masses for the Dead, the Funeral Mass holds first place. At the Last Supper, Jesus took a basin . [18], Above all, the Second Vatican Council, which urged that more perfect form of participation in the Mass by which the faithful, after the priests Communion, receive the Lords Body from the same Sacrifice,[19] called for another desire of the Fathers of Trent to be realized, namely that for the sake of a fuller participation in the holy Eucharist the faithful present at each Mass should communicate not only by spiritual desire but also by sacramental reception of the Eucharist.[20], 14. [147] Cf. 9: AAS 66 (1974), pp. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. If there are several persons present who are able to exercise the same ministry, nothing forbids their distributing among themselves and performing different parts of the same ministry or duty. In addition to the traditional materials, natural fabrics proper to each region may be used for making sacred vestments; artificial fabrics that are in keeping with the dignity of the sacred action and the person wearing them may also be used. [96] Cf. All who wear an alb should use a cincture and an amice unless, due to the form of the alb, they are not needed. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. [70] Cf. 47. 0000006009 00000 n If no deacon is present, after the Prayer of the Faithful is concluded and while the priest remains at the chair, the acolyte places the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, the pall, and the Missal on the altar. 0000017060 00000 n 52; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 38; Paul VI, Apostolic Constitution Missale Romanum, p. 14. 57; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Once the Entrance chant is concluded, the priest and faithful, all standing, make the Sign of the Cross. 4 0 obj After the priests Communion, the deacon receives Communion under both kinds from the priest himself and then assists the priest in distributing Communion to the people. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 382. 24. 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. 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). The priest, therefore, in planning the celebration of Mass, should have in mind the common spiritual good of the people of God, rather than his own inclinations. 39). 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 . Then, together with the priest, the deacon venerates the altar with a kiss, makes a profound bow, and departs in a manner similar to the procession beforehand. 266. 25. PDF HOLY THURSDAY EVENING MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER - St. Gerald 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). 265. After the reading that immediately precedes the Gospel, the Alleluia or another chant indicated by the rubrics is sung, as required by the liturgical season. All pray silently with the priest for a brief time. 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. 26. Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Bearing in mind the important place that singing has in a celebration as a necessary or integral part of the Liturgy,[152] all musical settings of the texts for the peoples responses and acclamations in the Order of Mass and for special rites that occur in the course of the liturgical year must be submitted to the Secretariat for the Liturgy of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for review and approval prior to publication. Sacred pastors should take care to ensure that the faithful who participate in the rite or are present at it are as fully aware as possible of the Catholic teaching on the form of Holy Communion as set forth by the Ecumenical Council of Trent. 0000001056 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. 190. 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. What is the Mass? 11 0 obj endobj [57] Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 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). 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. <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 960 540] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Furthermore, the principle shall be respected according to which each particular Church must be in accord with the universal Church not only regarding the doctrine of the faith and sacramental signs, but also as to the usages universally handed down by apostolic and unbroken tradition. trailer <<2B384F291E374653827C21A276D1F097>]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 403 0 obj <>stream %PDF-1.7 28; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 14. 12. no. Then, at the words Lectio sancti Evangelii (A reading from the holy Gospel), he signs the book with his thumb and, afterwards, himself on his forehead, mouth, and breast. The choice among the Eucharistic Prayers found in the Order of Mass is suitably guided by the following norms: Eucharistic Prayer I, that is, the Roman Canon, which may always be used, is especially suited to be sung or said on days when there is a proper text for the Communicantes (In union with the whole Church) or in Masses endowed with a proper form of the Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) and also in the celebrations of the Apostles and of the Saints mentioned in the Prayer itself; it is likewise especially appropriate for Sundays, unless for pastoral considerations Eucharistic Prayer III is preferred. In a similar fashion, traditions dating back to the first centuries, before the formation of the rites of East and West, are better known today because of the discovery of so many liturgical documents. 0000013321 00000 n [109] Cf. With both hands he holds it slightly raised above the altar and says quietly, Benedictus es, Domine (Blessed are you, Lord). 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. 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. Through the fraction and through Communion, the faithful, though they are many, receive from the one bread the Lords Body and from the one chalice the Lords Blood in the same way the Apostles received them from Christs own hands. The intercessions Ipse nos (May he make us an everlasting gift), Haec hostia nostrae reconciliationis (Lord, may this sacrifice), and Fratres nostros (Welcome into your kingdom) are appropriately assigned to one or other of the concelebrants, who speaks them aloud alone, with hands extended. Then, while he says the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) with the minister, the priest breaks the host over the paten. <> It is appropriate that actions and processions of this sort be carried out with decorum while the chants proper to them occur, in keeping with the norms prescribed for each. [11] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [87] Cf. The Roman Pontifical: Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar, editio typica, 1984, Chapter 4, no. 570-571; Paul VI, Encyclical Letter Mysterium fidei, On the doctrine and worship of the Eucharist, 3 September 1965: AAS 57(1965), pp. In all that pertains to Communion under both kinds, the Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America are to be followed (see nos. startxref 5; Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 50: AAS 90 (1998), p. 745. : Martes 21 VII semana. 258. 388. Prayers of this kind, which occur before the reading of the Gospel, at the Preparation of the Gifts, and also before and after the Communion of the priest, are said quietly. 12: AAS 59 (1967), pp. 0000002821 00000 n Holy Thursday -Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper | USCCB Pontifical Commission for interpreting legal texts, response to dubium regarding can. Cathedrals and parish churches, however, are to be dedicated with a solemn rite. Among Masses of this kind are included Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs, Masses for Various Circumstances, and Votive Masses. The Mass is made up, as it were, of two parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. 0000004659 00000 n In Eucharistic Prayer IV, the Confitemur tibi, Pater sancte (Father, we acknowledge) up to and including the words omnem sanctificationem compleret (bring us the fullness of grace) is spoken by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 150. [69] Cf. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. Their purpose is to ensure that the faithful who come together as one establish communion and dispose themselves to listen properly to Gods word and to celebrate the Eucharist worthily. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 85. 22. In accordance with the structure of each church and legitimate local customs, the Most Blessed Sacrament should be reserved in a tabernacle in a part of the church that is truly noble, prominent, readily visible, beautifully decorated, and suitable for prayer. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The bread and wine for the Eucharist are carried to the celebrant, who places them upon the altar, while other gifts are put in another appropriate place (cf. 108. [97] Cf. no. 7671; Pontifical Commission for the Authentic Interpretation of the Code of Canon Law, response to dubium regarding can. 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 rubrics for this section begin immediately with the first form of the Showing of the Holy Cross. The principal celebrant, if appropriate, also incenses the cross and the altar and then goes to the chair. Since, indeed, a variety of options is provided for the different parts of the Mass, it is necessary for the deacon, the lectors, the psalmist, the cantor, the commentator, and the choir to be completely sure before the celebration about those texts for which each is responsible is to be used and that nothing be improvised. At the Funeral Mass there should, as a rule, be a short homily, but never a eulogy of any kind. As a result, texts spoken in the celebration are to be chosen keeping in mind both a suitable pastoral reason and the options allowed in this matter. xb```b`` f`e`x @16G101oy?wp(TY%!WIR!m2MT-+~TY1A Dfei+; h``acR PDF Holy Thursday High Mass - SSPXUSA no. They likewise bear witness to the Churchs continuous and unbroken tradition, irrespective of the introduction of certain new features. The norms on the manner of singing are the same as for the Entrance chant (cf. Next the priest invites the people to pray. In the wake of new restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, two American bishops spoke with EWTN's Raymond Arroyo Thursday about how . After the Eucharistic Prayer is concluded, the priest, with hands joined, says the introduction to the Lords Prayer. Whenever a fragment of the host adheres to his fingers, especially after the fraction or the Communion of the faithful, the priest is to wipe his fingers over the paten or, if necessary, wash them. For following the publication first of the Sacramentary known as the Gregorian in 1571, critical editions of other ancient Roman and Ambrosian Sacramentaries were published, often in book form, as were ancient Hispanic and Gallican liturgical books which brought to light numerous prayers of no slight spiritual excellence that had previously been unknown. 189. A concelebrated Mass, whatever its form, is arranged in accordance with the norms commonly in force (cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. 33. While the sign of peace is being given, one may say, Pax Domini sit semper tecum (The peace of the Lord be with you always), to which the response is Amen. 285. [54] Cf. 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. [61] Cf. The Gloria is a very ancient and venerable hymn in which the Church, gathered together in the Holy Spirit, glorifies and entreats God the Father and the Lamb. 28; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 341. PDF Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper - Mary, Mother of God Church 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. If no lector is present, the priest himself proclaims all the readings and the Psalm, standing at the ambo. In this new Missal, then, the Churchs rule of prayer (lex orandi) corresponds to her perennial rule of belief (lex credendi), by which namely we are taught that the Sacrifice of the Cross and its sacramental renewal in the Mass, which Christ the Lord instituted at the Last Supper and commanded the Apostles to do in his memory, are one and the same, differing only in the manner of offering, and that consequently the Mass is at once a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, of propitiation and satisfaction. After the Act of Penitence, the Kyrie is always begun, unless it has already been included as part of the Act of Penitence. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid; you have loosed my bonds. After the introduction by the priest it is the deacon himself who normally announces the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful, from the ambo. 112. [60] Cf. 148. 2616 13 For the sacred Order of the diaconate has been held in high honor in the Church even from the time of the Apostles. 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. The priest kisses the book, saying quietly, Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel). [82] Cf. 162. In this way a richer collection of texts is available, by which the prayer life of the faithful is more abundantly nourished.