330. 181. After the Lords Prayer is concluded, the priest alone, with hands extended, says the embolism Libera nos (Deliver us). 7). endobj Where there is a large number of priests, concelebration may take place even several times on the same day, wherever necessity or pastoral benefit suggest it. What is the Mass? In this way the words can be better understood by the people. The Liturgy itself teaches that great reverence is to be shown to it by setting it off from the other readings with special marks of honor: whether on the part of the minister appointed to proclaim it, who prepares himself by a blessing or prayer; or on the part of the faithful, who stand as they listen to it being read and through their acclamations acknowledge and confess Christ present and speaking to them; or by the very marks of reverence that are given to the Book of the Gospels. When this prayer before Communion is finished, the principal celebrant genuflects and steps back a little. Then he takes his place in the sanctuary. Having bowed to the altar, he then takes up the Book of the Gospels which was placed upon it. In addition, on or next to the altar are to be placed candlesticks with lighted candles: at least two in any celebration, or even four or six, especially for a Sunday Mass or a holy day of obligation. 118. may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. 288-314. 2: AAS 65 (1973), pp. [67], 70. 13; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. The Vocal Expression of the Different Texts. 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. 333. The Mass With the people he adds, Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy). no. 'Pf HqjEsc\<9TRh 7R,~N93>. 97-98: AAS 56 (1964), p. 899. 0000000572 00000 n [143] The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. nos. [49] Cf. 296. no. The Liturgy of the Word is to be celebrated in such a way as to promote meditation, and so any sort of haste that hinders recollection must clearly be avoided. On weekdays in Ordinary Time when there is an optional memorial or the Office is of the weekday, it is permissible to use any Mass or oration for various circumstances, though not from the Ritual Masses. The priest then takes the paten or ciborium and goes to the communicants, who, as a rule, approach in a procession. 255. Next, he hands the priest the paten with the bread to be consecrated, pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying quietly, Per huius aquae (By the mystery of this water), and after this presents the chalice to the priest. In addition, the nature of the ministerial priesthood also puts into its proper light another reality, which must indeed be highly regarded, namely, the royal priesthood of the faithful, whose spiritual sacrifice is brought to completeness through the ministry of the Bishop and the priests in union with the sacrifice of Christ, the one and only Mediator. This teaching, which is concisely expressed in the statement already contained in the ancient Sacramentary commonly known as the LeonineAs often as the commemoration of this sacrifice is celebrated, the work of our redemption is carried out[3]is aptly and accurately developed in the Eucharistic Prayers. MASSES AND PRAYERS FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES. 388. Next are the orations: that is to say, the collect, the prayer over the offerings, and the prayer after Communion. 938 3. The Chair for the Priest Celebrant and Other Seats, 310. endobj It is explicitly stated that the Prayer after Communion is said by the priest "standing at the chair" (EM, no. Amen. endobj 187. [9] Cf. 14. If a host or any particle should fall, it is to be picked up reverently. It is appropriate that such a cross, which calls to mind for the faithful the saving Passion of the Lord, remain near the altar even outside of liturgical celebrations. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, nos. 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. 102. 54: AAS 87 (1995), pp. <> If a deacon is not present, his proper duties are to be carried out by some of the concelebrants. 96. a. [106] Cf. From the offices of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, March 17, 2003. O_h\zx\#MRg#Ox>^lO3 2V_o# The general ordering of the sacred building must be such that in some way it conveys the image of the gathered assembly and allows the appropriate ordering of all the participants, as well as facilitating each in the proper carrying out of his function. After the Eucharistic Prayer is concluded, the priest, with hands joined, says the introduction to the Lords Prayer. The rubrics then make a mention of the liturgical decoration. 0000008636 00000 n 47. no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [75] Cf. 0000003840 00000 n [32] Special celebrations of Mass should observe the guidelines established for them: For Masses with special groups, cf. James Patrick Moroney Executive Director, Secretariat for the Liturgy United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Then he takes the chalice and says quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat (May the Blood of Christ bring), and then consumes the Blood of Christ. 346. 40. 26, 28; 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. [22] Cf. If there is no singing, however, the Communion antiphon found in the Missal may be recited either by the faithful, or by some of them, or by a lector. nos. The norm for reception of Holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States is standing. 68) with everyone standing. 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. Singing may always accompany the rite at the offertory, even when there is no procession with the gifts. In certain cases, readings are provided that highlight some particular aspect of the spiritual life or activity of the Saint. IV. 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. 381. The custom of reserving seats for private persons, however, is reprehensible. Moderation should be observed in the decoration of the altar. 1: AAS 65 (1973), pp. PL 2, 376A; Origen, Disputatio cum Heracleida, no. When the distribution of Communion is finished, the priest himself immediately and completely consumes at the altar any consecrated wine that happens to remain; as for any consecrated hosts that are left, he either consumes them at the altar or carries them to the place designated for the reservation of the Eucharist. 316. Besides violet, white or black vestments may be worn at funeral services and at other Offices and Masses for the Dead in the dioceses of the United States of America. At the ambo, the priest opens the book and, with hands joined, says, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you), and the people respond, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). . 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. 46: AAS 87 (1995), p. 306. 932 1. Violet or purple is used in Advent and Lent. To be held in high regard is that concelebration in which the priests of each diocese concelebrate with their own Bishop at a stational Mass, especially on the more solemn days of the liturgical year, at the Ordination Mass of a new Bishop of the diocese or of his Coadjutor or Auxiliary, at the Chrism Mass, at the Evening Mass of the Lords Supper, at celebrations of the Founder Saint of a local Church or the Patron of the diocese, on anniversaries of the Bishop, and, lastly, on the occasion of a Synod or a pastoral visitation. 2, 4, 5. The purpose of this chant is to open the celebration, foster the unity of those who have been gathered, introduce their thoughts to the mystery of the liturgical season or festivity, and accompany the procession of the priest and ministers. Mass should not be celebrated without a minister or at least one of the faithful, except for a just and reasonable cause. Then the priest bows profoundly and says the Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and, afterwards, reads the Gospel. [97] In case of necessity, the priest may depute suitable faithful for this single occasion.[98]. The cross, if situated on or near the altar, is incensed by the priest before he incenses the altar; otherwise, he incenses it when he passes in front of it. 242. 33. Or. [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. A proper arrangement of a church and its surroundings that appropriately meets contemporary needs requires attention not only to the elements related more directly to the celebration of the sacred actions but also to those things conducive to the appropriate comfort of the faithful that are normally forthcoming in places where people regularly gather. 395-399 are to be observed. 116. Moreover, continuing progress in the study of the holy Fathers has also shed light upon the theology of the mystery of the Eucharist through the teachings of such illustrious Fathers of Christian antiquity as St. Irenaeus, St. Ambrose, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, and St. John Chrysostom. The Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) is likewise said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 938 2; John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Dominicae Cenae, 24 February 1980, no. The faithful should stand from the beginning of the Entrance chant, or while the priest approaches the altar, until the end of the collect; for the Alleluia chant before the Gospel; while the Gospel itself is proclaimed; during the Profession of Faith and the Prayer of the Faithful; from the invitation, Orate, fratres (Pray, brethren), before the prayer over the offerings until the end of Mass, except at the places indicated below. The sanctuary is the place where the altar stands, where the word of God is proclaimed, and where the priest, the deacon, and the other ministers exercise their offices. 48; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. Following the example of Christ, the Church has always used bread and wine with water to celebrate the Lords Supper. [152] Cf. When the reading is concluded, he says the acclamation Verbum Domini (The Gospel of the Lord), and all respond, Laus tibi, Christe (Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 95: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898; Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments, Instruction Nullo umquam tempore, 28 May 1938, no. [12] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. 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 47. 11. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. In view of the rather broad range of choice among the readings and orations, it is best if Masses for various circumstances be used in moderation, that is, when the occasion truly requires. 194. For the blessing of sacred vessels, the rites prescribed in the liturgical books are to be followed.[136]. 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. 86. The concluding rites are carried out as at a Mass with a congregation, but the dismissal formula is omitted. [41] Cf. If several deacons are present, one of them may place incense in the thurible for the consecration and incense the host and the chalice as they are shown to the people. 173. Then the lector takes his own place in the sanctuary with the other ministers. [29] Cf. 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. 30. This is sung either by the choir alone or by the choir or cantor with the people. In these Masses, therefore, individuals should exercise the office proper to the Order or ministry they have received. below, Appendix, Order of Commissioning a Minister to Distribute Holy Communion on a Single Occasion, p. 1253. On weekdays of the Easter Season, memorials of Saints may rightly be celebrated fully. He then incenses the Blessed Sacrament while Tantum Ergo Sacramentum or another Eucharistic song is sung. 0000013406 00000 n ii43/ErOg[="J"LF#=hto`LcT[r7tqekUjA*/PB Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 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. 379. 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. He may entrust it to a concelebrating priest or occasionally, according to circumstances, to the deacon, but never to a lay person. Friday, or Holy Saturday. Other types of sacred music, in particular polyphony, are in no way excluded, provided that they correspond to the spirit of the liturgical action and that they foster the participation of all the faithful. 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. stream 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. 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. Amen. Each diocese should have its own Calendar and Proper of Masses. nos. 21: AAS 59 (1967), pp. 89. 293. 0000002090 00000 n [102] Cf. [155] Cf. stream 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. 154. 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). 353. "Ifthe celebration of the Passion of the Lord on the following Friday does not take place in the same church, the Mass is concluded in the usual way and the Blessed Sacrament is placed in the tabernacle" (EM, no. 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. There is always only one collect used in a Mass. The liturgical duties that are not proper to the priest or the deacon and are listed in nos. Holy Thursday is the commemoration of the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, when he established the sacrament of Holy Communion prior to his arrest and crucifixion. 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 same time, however, the sacred vestments should also contribute to the beauty of the sacred action itself. Lk 22:18), natural, and unadulterated, that is, without admixture of extraneous substances. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. 224. /,pUFPU Hy endstream endobj 402 0 obj <>/Size 368/Type/XRef>>stream 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. SOME GENERAL NORMS FOR ALL FORMS OF MASS, Veneration of the Altar and the Book of the Gospels. Before Mass, the necessary vessels are prepared either at the credence table or on the righthand side of the altar. On reaching the altar, the priest and ministers make a profound bow. A Bishop blesses the people with the appropriate formula, making the Sign of the Cross three times over the people.[99].
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