48; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 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. Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction Inaestimabile donum, 3 April 1980, no. 187-193), which he must perform personally. 368. The norm for reception of Holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States is standing. 337. 21; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 5; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 55. James Patrick Moroney Executive Director, Secretariat for the Liturgy United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. [93] Cf. 100-106 may also be entrusted by a liturgical blessing or a temporary deputation to suitable lay persons chosen by the pastor or rector of the church. All these elements, even though they must express the hierarchical structure and the diversity of ministries, should nevertheless bring about a close and coherent unity that is clearly expressive of the unity of the entire holy people. xbbe`b``3
C3>
endstream
endobj
369 0 obj
<>/ViewerPreferences<>/Outlines 20 0 R/Metadata 26 0 R/Pages 25 0 R/StructTreeRoot 28 0 R/Type/Catalog>>
endobj
370 0 obj
<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/ExtGState<>>>/Type/Page>>
endobj
371 0 obj
<>stream
The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of Articles for Liturgical Use, 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. 28. Seats for the other ministers are to be arranged so that they are clearly distinguishable from those for the clergy and so that the ministers are easily able to fulfill the function entrusted to them.[121]. 62-64). Col 3:16). In cases of serious need or pastoral advantage, at the direction of the diocesan Bishop or with his permission, an appropriate Mass may be celebrated on any day except solemnities, the Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, days within the Octave of Easter, the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week. Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 53: AAS 59 (1967), p. 568; The Roman Ritual, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, edition typica, 1973, no. THE DISTRIBUTION OF DUTIES AND THE PREPARATION OF THE CELEBRATION. ARRANGEMENT OF THE SANCTUARY FOR THE SACRED SYNAXIS (EUCHARISTIC ASSEMBLY), 295. Then the deacon, or one of the concelebrants, arranges the chalice as appropriate in the center of the altar or at the side on another corporal together with the paten containing particles of the host. 14, 19, 26, 28, 30. Then the priest bows profoundly and says the Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and, afterwards, reads the Gospel. The Communion chant begins while the priest is receiving the Sacrament (cf. [13] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. Or. N. 2235/02/L). After the priest has said the prayer at the Rite of Peace and the greeting Pax Domini sit semper vobiscum (The peace of the Lord be with you always) and the people have responded, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you), the deacon, if it is appropriate, invites all to exchange the sign of peace. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 47. 162. 165. "+~d|)]rLH"F(> NazYvMpCTLPGf5To6o\uO[X g*\s~86T3U97)yPb6Zpbn,O>
'Z_`IXwdxZs[=BaETgG5][/ER DO\/,hF|$\((> h(X"oQxt.ocvJtP'_\r6-PTM~1(jU*E+_/gGt c.Mx5G*/}yly@Dani^n'3{`q@2T+,jpR&ZpwZ3B:Bqd f,Y@d"j MU8+,' `9
azEwbmFK
23. 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. 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. 13: AAS 81 (1989), p. 910. Among those Masses celebrated by some communities, moreover, the conventual Mass, which is a part of the daily Office, or the community Mass, has a particular place. At the same time, in accord with the decisions of the Conference of Bishops, all offer one another a sign that expresses peace, communion, and charity. 129. [42], The Prayers and Other Parts Pertaining to the Priest, 30. [22] Cf. The Prayer of the Faithful follows, which may be said even in this form of Mass. 339. no. What is the Mass? To the same end, he should also be vigilant that the dignity of these celebrations be enhanced. These adaptations consist for the most part in the choice of certain rites or texts, that is, of the chants, readings, prayers, explanations, and gestures which may respond better to the needs, preparation, and culture of the participants and which are entrusted to the priest celebrant., the priest must remember that he is the servant of the sacred Liturgy and that he himself is not permitted, on his own initiative, to add, to remove, or to change anything in the celebration of Mass.[34]. 8: AAS 89 (1997), p. 871. Upon returning to the altar, the priest collects any fragments that may remain. xj0d[qb!ftsC [161] Cf. The priest incenses the book, if incense is used (cf. [122] Moreover, benches or chairs should be arranged, especially in newly built churches, in such a way that the people can easily take up the postures required for the different parts of the celebration and can easily come forward to receive Holy Communion. trailer
Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Directories or pastoral instructions that the Conferences of Bishops judge useful may, with the prior recognitio of the Apostolic See, be included in The Roman Missal at an appropriate place. [77], 92. [115] Cf. 40; Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimae, 25 January 1994, no. 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). [152] Cf. The gestures and posture of the priest, the deacon, and the ministers, as well as those of the people, ought to contribute to making the entire celebration resplendent with beauty and noble simplicity, so that the true and full meaning of the different parts of the celebration is evident and that the participation of all is fostered. 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. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. <>/Metadata 879 0 R/ViewerPreferences 880 0 R>>
Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 86. 12: AAS 59 (1967), pp. no. Gold- or silver-colored vestments may be worn on more solemn occasions in the dioceses of the United States of America. 306-307. <<4EE636401785964CBFDE04C0392AF293>]>>
Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. 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). 17: AAS 72 (1980), p. 338. The alb may not be replaced by a surplice, not even over a cassock, on occasions when a chasuble or dalmatic is to be worn or when, according to the norms, only a stole is worn without a chasuble or dalmatic. 0000013961 00000 n
39). UNIVERSAL PRAYER At the end of each petition, the reader says: V. We pray to the Lord. [8] Cf. The entire congregation remains seated and listens but, as a rule, takes part by singing the response, except when the Psalm is sung straight through without a response. It is expedient for benches or seats usually to be provided for their use. It is appropriate that the commemoration of the living (the Memento) and the Communicantes (In union with the whole Church) be assigned to one or other of the concelebrating priests, who then speaks these prayers aloud, with hands extended. 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]. The deacon, however, consumes at the altar all that remains of the Precious Blood, assisted, if necessary, by some of the concelebrants. 250. All other things being equal, Gregorian chant holds pride of place because it is proper to the Roman Liturgy. If a deacon is present at any celebration of Mass, he should exercise his office. If, however, their number is great, seats should be arranged in another part of the church, but near the altar. 114. 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. 218. 213. [36] Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction, Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994: AAS 87 (1995), pp. [10] Cf. When Communion is distributed under both kinds. 249. 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. [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. [6] Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 166. 44). xb```b``
f`e`x @16G101oy?wp(TY%!WIR!m2MT-+~TY1A Dfei+;
h``acR [67] Cf. 13 0 obj
Votive Masses of the mysteries of the Lord or in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary or of the Angels or of any given Saint or of all the Saints may be said for the sake of the faithfuls devotion on weekdays in Ordinary Time, even if an optional memorial occurs. The Roman Missal, whether in Latin or in lawfully approved vernacular translations, is to be published in its entirety. From the offices of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, March 17, 2003. For the celebration of the Eucharist, the people of God normally are gathered together in a church or, if there is no church or if it is too small, then in another respectable place that is nonetheless worthy of so great a mystery. [21] Cf. 52; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. 91. 33. 934-944. nos. 371. xref
267-268. For this same reason, concelebration is recommended whenever priests gather together with their own Bishop either on the occasion of a retreat or at any other meeting. 74). 0000012470 00000 n
At the Last Supper, Jesus took a basin . [126] Moreover, it is appropriate that, before it is put into liturgical use, it be blessed according to the rite described in the Roman Ritual. The people, however, stand and give expression to their prayer either by an invocation said together after each intention or by praying in silence. He also assists the priest in receiving the peoples gifts. On the weekdays in Ordinary Time, however, besides the orations from the previous Sunday, orations from another Sunday in Ordinary Time may be used, or one of the prayers for various needs provided in the Missal. With both hands he holds it slightly raised above the altar and says quietly, Benedictus es, Domine (Blessed are you, Lord). Then the priest, with hands extended, says the collect, at the end of which the people make the acclamation, Amen. 305, 308. 0000011439 00000 n
3. 4. 260. 198. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 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. [67], 70. 245. [97] Cf. Eph 2:20). The rubrics then make a mention of the liturgical decoration. 119-186. The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. Fill us with you spirit as we praise and worship you and be with those who do not know you. 236. I. Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass II. Hence, the Church teaches us to participate in the Holy Mass regularly on Sundays and on Holydays of obligation and also on weekdays, whenever possible. [156] The special norms given in the Instruction On the Roman Liturgy and Inculturation[157] should be carefully observed. The chair of the priest celebrant must signify his office of presiding over the gathering and of directing the prayer. Likewise, seats should be arranged in the sanctuary for concelebrating priests as well as for priests who are present for the celebration in choir dress but who are not concelebrating. Great importance should also be attached to a Mass celebrated with any community, but especially with the parish community, inasmuch as it represents the universal Church gathered at a given time and place. %PDF-1.7
6 0 obj
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. Nevertheless, it must be held at different times or in distinct sacred places.[102]. It is therefore expedient that the Eucharistic bread, even though unleavened and baked in the traditional shape, be made in such a way that the priest at Mass with a congregation is able in practice to break it into parts for distribution to at least some of the faithful. Having bowed to the altar, he then takes up the Book of the Gospels which was placed upon it. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 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. 346. 56; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. By Mass with a congregation is meant a Mass celebrated with the participation of the faithful. <>
Afterwards, the Kyrie is sung or said, in keeping with the rubrics (cf. The faithful are "invited" in the RomanMissal to spend time in adoration (EM, no. 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. 208. 0000002821 00000 n
If, however, according to the norms a feast is raised to the rank of a solemnity, a third reading is added, taken from the Common. If Communion of the Blood of Christ is carried out by communicants drinking from the chalice, each communicant, after receiving the Body of Christ, moves and stands facing the minister of the chalice. The Mass MASS AT WHICH ONLY ONE MINISTER PARTICIPATES. IV. 369. : Martes 21 VII semana. good, and the good of all his holy Church. 33. 2104 0 obj
<>
endobj
The main part of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of the readings from Sacred Scripture together with the chants occurring between them. 271. When the homily is completed, a period of silence may be observed. 26: AAS 59 (1967), p. 555. [15] Cf. The people, uniting themselves to this entreaty, make the prayer their own with the acclamation, Amen. 352. [33] In celebrations at which the Bishop presides, and especially in the celebration of the Eucharist led by the Bishop himself with the presbyterate, the deacons, and the people taking part, the mystery of the Church is revealed. 259. A Bishop blesses the people with the appropriate formula, making the Sign of the Cross three times over the people.[99]. 256. Eucharistia, 11 October 1551: Denz-Schn, 1635-1661. startxref
210-251). If incense is used, the deacon assists the priest during the incensation of the gifts, the cross, and the altar; afterwards, the deacon himself or the acolyte incenses the priest and the people. 55. It may be used when a Mass has no Preface of its own and on Sundays in Ordinary Time. 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. It is for the Bishop, in accordance with the norm of law, to regulate the discipline for concelebration in all churches and oratories of his diocese. Libera nos (Deliver us) is said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. [165] Cf. In addition, the priest bows slightly as he speaks the words of the Lord at the consecration. 112. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. For the proper construction, restoration, and remodeling of sacred buildings, all who are involved in the work are to consult the diocesan commission on the sacred Liturgy and sacred Art. Holy Thursday Order of Mass - Saint+Elizabeth+Ann+Seton+Parish III. 281. At a Mass celebrated by a priest with only one minister to assist him and to make the responses, the rite of Mass with a congregation is followed (cf. Finally, it is a people made one by sharing in the Communion of Christs Body and Blood. 36. 66); Guides the faithful by appropriate introductions and explanations, and announces the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful; Assists the priest celebrant in distributing Communion, and purifies and arranges the sacred vessels; As needed, fulfills the duties of other ministers himself if none of them is present. Concelebration, which appropriately expresses the unity of the priesthood, of the Sacrifice, and also of the whole People of God, is prescribed by the rite itself for the Ordination of a Bishop and of priests, at the blessing of an abbot, and at the Chrism Mass. In the dioceses of the United States of America there are four options for the Communion chant: (1) the antiphon from The Roman Missal or the Psalm from the Roman Gradual as set to music there or in another musical setting; (2) the seasonal antiphon and Psalm of the Simple Gradual; (3) a song from another collection of psalms and antiphons, approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops or the diocesan Bishop, including psalms arranged in responsorial or metrical forms; (4) a suitable liturgical song chosen in accordance with no. Indeed, they form one body, whether by hearing the word of God, or by joining in the prayers and the singing, or above all by the common offering of Sacrifice and by a common partaking at the Lords table. below). 192. For his part the principal celebrant, along with the deacon, venerates the altar with a kiss in the usual way. endstream
It will also be up to the Conferences of Bishops to prepare, by means of careful study, a translation of the other texts, so that, even though the character of each language is respected, the meaning of the original Latin text is fully and faithfully rendered. When no deacon is present, the lector, after the introduction by the priest, may announce from the ambo the intentions of the Prayer of the Faithful. 12. Amen. 204. 175-186. At its conclusion, he joins his hands and, together with everyone present, sings or says aloud the Sanctus (cf. 279. 306. As Catholics, we know that the Holy Mass is the center of our faith and the source of divine life. 0000001560 00000 n
Adoration of the Holy Cross. 0000006279 00000 n
55: AAS 59 (1967), p. 569. 14: AAS 59 (1967), p. 304. The chief elements making up the Eucharistic Prayer may be distinguished in this way: Thanksgiving (expressed especially in the Preface): In which the priest, in the name of the entire holy people, glorifies God the Father and gives thanks for the whole work of salvation or for some special aspect of it that corresponds to the day, festivity, or season. 194. In order not to distract the attention of the faithful from the new altar, the old altar should not be decorated in any special way. All listen and at the end respond to the acclamation, as noted above (no. If there is no psalmist, the lector may also proclaim the responsorial Psalm after the first reading. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, nos. 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. The homily should ordinarily be given by the priest celebrant himself. The bread and wine are placed on the altar by the priest to the accompaniment of the prescribed formulas. The Creed is sung or recited by the priest together with the people (cf. [32] Special celebrations of Mass should observe the guidelines established for them: For Masses with special groups, cf. He faces the people and, with hands joined, says, Offerte vobis pacem (Let us offer each other the sign of peace). This is achieved by appropriate use of the wide options described below. It also affects the individual members of the Church in different ways, according to their different orders, offices, and actual participation. 338. The people answer, Amen. The Roman Pontifical: Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar, editio typica, 1984, Chapter 7, Order of the Blessing of a Chalice and a Paten; The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of Articles for Liturgical Use, nos. 88. Church decor should contribute toward the churchs noble simplicity rather than ostentation. When, in the dioceses of the United States of America, other cloths are used in addition to the altar cloth, then those cloths may be of other colors possessing Christian honorific or festive significance according to longstanding local usage, provided that the uppermost cloth covering the mensa (i.e., the altar cloth itself) is always white in color. 0000025151 00000 n
This may require that parishes do some preliminary planning for this to successfully happen. 168. no. 209. Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances and Masses for the Dead, I. 24. 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].
Joyners Funeral Home, Wilson, Nc Obituaries,
Sweet Tomatoes Potato Leek Soup Recipe,
Why Did Vegeta Save Gohan From Frieza,
Articles H