[79] Cf. He may also carry out the preparation of the chalice at the credence table. It should be borne in mind that the primary purpose of the translation of the texts is not with a view to meditation, but rather that they be proclaimed or sung during an actual celebration. 39). no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. [116] Cf. Lastly, the deacon may carry the Book of the Gospels to the credence table or to another appropriate and dignified place. In other places set aside for sacred celebrations, the altar may be movable. 272. Consequently, it is preferable that the tabernacle be located, according to the judgment of the diocesan Bishop. [85], 101. 28. The pastoral effectiveness of a celebration will be greatly increased if the texts of the readings, the prayers, and the liturgical songs correspond as closely as possible to the needs, spiritual preparation, and culture of those taking part. and became man); in the Roman Canon at the words Supplices te rogamus (Almighty God, we pray that your angel). 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. [49], 41. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 228. After the commingling, the priest quietly says the prayer Domine Iesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God) or Perceptio (Lord Jesus Christ, with faith in your love and mercy). The bread and wine are placed on the altar by the priest to the accompaniment of the prescribed formulas. 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. [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. 151. 548-549. 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. The psalmists role is to sing the Psalm or other biblical canticle that comes between the readings. [60], 57. The vestment proper to the deacon is the dalmatic, worn over the alb and stole. 225. Thurification or incensation is an expression of reverence and of prayer, as is signified in Sacred Scripture (cf. 41. If not sung, it is to be recited either by all together or by two parts of the congregation responding one to the other. Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory Bishop of Belleville President United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Reverend Monsignor William P. Fay General Secretary. The celebration of Mass, as the action of Christ and the People of God arrayed hierarchically, is the center of the whole Christian life for the Church both universal and local, as well as for each of the faithful individually. <> 36. 36: AAS 87 (1995), pp. If a deacon is not present, his proper duties are to be carried out by some of the concelebrants. 333. 278. The invitation, the Prayer itself, the embolism, and the doxology by which the people conclude these things are sung or said aloud. 346. @1N$BP 28. It is appropriate for the faithfuls participation to be expressed by an offering, whether of the bread and wine for the celebration of the Eucharist or of other gifts for the relief of the needs of the Church and of the poor. On solemnities the priest is bound to follow the calendar of the church where he is celebrating. [22] Cf. 0000005071 00000 n [36] Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction, Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994: AAS 87 (1995), pp. 301. 5. 322. <>/Metadata 3630 0 R/ViewerPreferences 3631 0 R>> It is also up to the priest, in the exercise of his office of presiding over the gathered assembly, to offer certain explanations that are foreseen in the rite itself. For memorials of Saints, unless strictly proper readings are given, the readings assigned for the weekday are customarily used. For in the readings, as explained by the homily, God speaks to his people,[58] opening up to them the mystery of redemption and salvation, and offering them spiritual nourishment; and Christ himself is present in the midst of the faithful through his word. 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). A little before the consecration, when appropriate, a server rings a bell as a signal to the faithful. 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. 158), observing, however, the rite chosen in each particular instance for Communion from the chalice; and the other concelebrants should follow suit. 119. Those who take up the collection in the church. 42; Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. [77] Cf. 309. The diocesan Bishop, who is to be regarded as the high priest of his flock, and from whom the life in Christ of the faithful under his care in a certain sense derives and upon whom it depends,[148] must promote, regulate, and be vigilant over the liturgical life in his diocese. This invocation accompanies the fraction and, for this reason, may be repeated as many times as necessary until the rite has reached its conclusion, the last time ending with the words dona nobis pacem (grant us peace). A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. [88] Cf. 340. Sacramentarium Veronense, L. C. Mohlberg et al., editors (3rd edition, Rome, 1978), section I, no. For this reason, the solemn celebration of Masses of this sort must be an example for the entire diocese. Two copies of the printed text should be forwarded to this Congregation. 2139 0 obj <>stream 388. Besides sacred vessels and sacred vestments for which some special material is prescribed, other furnishings that either are intended for strictly liturgical use[140] or are in any other way admitted into a church should be worthy and suited to their particular purpose. no. 125. 762-769; Paul VI, Solemn Profession of Faith, 30 June 1968, nos. 222. Benedict XV, Apostolic Constitution Incruentum altaris sacrificium, 10 August 1915: AAS 7 (1915), pp. 383. 351. 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. 262. 325. 0000003290 00000 n If any of the Precious Blood is spilled, the area where the spill occurred should be washed with water, and this water should then be poured into the sacrarium in the sacristy. 10. Moreover, it is unlawful to substitute other, non-biblical texts for the readings and responsorial Psalm, which contain the word of God.[62]. 146. 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. The action of the fraction or breaking of bread, which gave its name to the Eucharist in apostolic times, will bring out more clearly the force and importance of the sign of unity of all in the one bread, and of the sign of charity by the fact that the one bread is distributed among the brothers and sisters. 306. 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. A further musical specification is provided: "the organ and other musical instruments may be used only so as to support the singing" (EM, no. [94] For it is preferable that priests who are present at a Eucharistic Celebration, unless excused for a good reason, should as a rule exercise the office proper to their Order and hence take part as concelebrants, wearing the sacred vestments. [84] Cf. H\j0l/J[0bR[c"o?*3KHIr$0&v{0 pXgvfz y\;ef8 337. 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. An altar is called fixed if it is attached to the floor so as not to be removeable; otherwise it is called moveable.. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. 202, 374) and the establishing of norms regarding the function of serving the priest at the altar (cf. nos. The deacon reverently drinks at the altar all of the Blood of Christ that remains, assisted, if necessary, by some of the concelebrants. The priest continues the Eucharistic Prayer in accordance with the rubrics that are set forth in each of the Prayers. 246. Priests who are not able to celebrate or concelebrate Mass; The deacon and others who perform some duty at the Mass; Members of communities at the conventual Mass or community Mass, along with seminarians, and all who are engaged in a retreat or are taking part in a spiritual or pastoral gathering. [12] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. At the end, the lector says the acclamation, Verbum Domini (The word of the Lord), and all respond, Deo gratias (Thanks be to God). In the Holy Thursday celebration, two ritual actions stand out among the rest: The Washing of the Feet. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 260. 902. 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]. 24. The concluding doxology of the Eucharistic Prayer is spoken solely by the principal priest celebrant and, if this is desired, together with the other concelebrants, but not by the faithful. After the prayer over the offerings has been said by the principal celebrant, the concelebrants approach the altar and stand around it, but in such a way that they do not obstruct the execution of the rites and that the sacred action may be seen clearly by the faithful. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. [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. The intentions are announced from the ambo or from another suitable place, by the deacon or by a cantor, a lector, or one of the lay faithful.[68]. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 121. 181. <>/Metadata 879 0 R/ViewerPreferences 880 0 R>> Fill us with you spirit as we praise and worship you and be with those who do not know you. 276. 0000001733 00000 n The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of an Organ, nos. It is up to the Conferences of Bishops to provide for the translations of the biblical texts used in the celebration of Mass, exercising special care in this. Otherwise all who pass before the Most Blessed Sacrament genuflect, unless they are moving in procession. The procession bringing the gifts is accompanied by the Offertory chant (cf. [89] All should observe the norms established by the Bishop for his diocese regarding the office of those who serve the priest at the altar. Eucharistic Prayer IV has an invariable Preface and gives a fuller summary of salvation history. no. 55: AAS 59 (1967), p. 569. In addition, the Lectionary has a special selection of texts from Sacred Scripture for Ritual Masses into which certain Sacraments or Sacramentals are incorporated, or for Masses that are celebrated for certain needs. 41; Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. [161] Cf. The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. 89. 3). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. In the Prayer of the Faithful, the people respond in a certain way to the word of God which they have welcomed in faith and, exercising the office of their baptismal priesthood, offer prayers to God for the salvation of all. 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. [35] Cf. When the homily is completed, a period of silence may be observed. 380. 155. [27], 18. 0000010022 00000 n 6 0 obj In Lent the playing of the organ and musical instruments is allowed only to support the singing. After the purification of the chalice, the priest should observe some moments of silence, after which he says the prayer after Communion. This Instruction aims both to offer general guidelines for properly arranging the Celebration of the Eucharist and to set forth rules for ordering the various forms of celebration.[32]. 26: AAS 59 (1967), p. 555. 8: AAS 89 (1997), p. 871. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. In the vesting room or other suitable place, the concelebrants put on the sacred vestments they customarily wear when celebrating Mass individually. It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful. xA 04Fw\GczC. "[T]he Priest, with the help of the Deacon if necessary, places the ciborium in the tabernacle, the door of which remains open" (EM, no. [92] Cf. In more solemn celebrations, as the occasion suggests, a Bishop may impart a blessing to the people with the Book of the Gospels. [30] Cf. Next the priest invites the people to pray. then he closed in solemn order 1118-1121. 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). 204. Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances and Masses for the Dead, I. 117. With a view to a uniformity in gestures and postures during one and the same celebration, the faithful should follow the directions which the deacon, lay minister, or priest gives according to whatever is indicated in the Missal. When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, with hands joined, says: Let us pray. During Mass, three genuflections are made by the priest celebrant: namely, after the showing of the host, after the showing of the chalice, and before Communion. 119-186. 174. The Creed is sung or recited by the priest together with the people (cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [42] Cf. On reaching the altar, the priest and ministers make a profound bow. 48; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, no. 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. The priest breaks the Bread and puts a piece of the host into the chalice to signify the unity of the Body and Blood of the Lord in the work of salvation, namely, of the living and glorious Body of Jesus Christ. 185. 24: AAS 60 (1968), p. 442. In the dioceses of the United States of America, however, wood which is worthy, solid, and well-crafted may be used, provided that the altar is structurally immobile. It begins with the Introductory Rites and ends with the Concluding Rites. 219. 0000001056 00000 n In addition to those cases given in the ritual books, Communion under both kinds is permitted for. They then return to their places as at the beginning of Mass. 112. 7, 47; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. Then, as a rule, the priest venerates the altar with a kiss and, after making a profound bow with the lay ministers, departs with them. 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. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. 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. For a particular reason, having to do either with the significance of the rite or of the festivity, the faculty is given to celebrate or concelebrate more than once on the same day in the following cases: A priest who has celebrated or concelebrated the Chrism Mass on Holy Thursday may also celebrate or concelebrate the Evening Mass of the Lords Supper; A priest who has celebrated or concelebrated the Mass of the Easter Vigil may celebrate or concelebrate Mass during the day on Easter Sunday; On the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas Day), all priests may celebrate or concelebrate three Masses, provided the Masses are celebrated at their proper times of day; On the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), all priests may celebrate or concelebrate three Masses, provided that the celebrations take place at different times, and that the norms established regarding the application of second and third Masses are observed;[104]. With him lies responsibility above all for fostering the spirit of the sacred Liturgy in the priests, deacons, and faithful. Every effort should be made to ensure that even as regards objects of lesser importance the canons of art be appropriately taken into account and that noble simplicity come together with elegance. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. In that case, the lector walks in front of the priest but otherwise along with the other ministers. 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. 266. 0000012141 00000 n Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. 0000010764 00000 n 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. The concelebrants approach the altar one after another, genuflect, and take a particle, dip it partly into the chalice, and, holding a purificator under their chin, consume the intincted particle. 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 565. The priest approaches the altar and, after making a profound bow along with the minister, venerates the altar with a kiss and goes to the chair. If, however, the Son is mentioned at the end of this prayer, the conclusion is, Qui vivit et regnat in saecula saeculorum (Who lives and reigns forever and ever). Care should be taken that singers, too, can receive Communion with ease. All stand up. 21. The dignity of the word of God requires that the church have a place that is suitable for the proclamation of the word and toward which the attention of the whole congregation of the faithful naturally turns during the Liturgy of the Word.[117]. 49. After the collect, all sit. [113] Cf. [31] Cf. 138. 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. 38: AAS 62 (1970), p. 660. [143] The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. no. John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Vicesimus quintus annus, 4 December 1988, no. 0000003808 00000 n 63. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The concelebrants who are nearer the principal celebrant receive the sign of peace from him before the deacon does. The priest may be assisted in the distribution of Communion by other priests who happen to be present. This variety of offices in the celebration of the Eucharist is shown outwardly by the diversity of sacred vestments, which should therefore be a sign of the office proper to each minister. This holds also, with due regard for the prescriptions of law, for groups of religious. endobj 0000013961 00000 n 7. 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. 320. no. 73). It should suitably be marked off from the body of the church either by its being somewhat elevated or by a particular structure and ornamentation. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. 79. also Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 102. 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. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 1: Denz-Schn, 1740; Paul VI, Solemn Profession of Faith, 30 June 1968, no. The Creed is not said" (EM, no. 106. Every legitimate celebration of the Eucharist is directed by the Bishop, either in person or through priests who are his helpers. Although in the readings from Sacred Scripture Gods word is addressed to all people of every era and is understandable to them, nevertheless, a fuller understanding and a greater effectiveness of the word is fostered by a living commentary on the word, that is, the homily, as part of the liturgical action. Priest's Words are in blue color. 0000001400 00000 n At the super on the night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus, loving those who were his own in the world even to the end, offered his Body and Blood to the Father under the appearance of bread and wine, gave them to the apostles to eat and drink, then enjoined the apostles and their successors in the priesthood to offer them in turn.This Mass is, first of all, the memorial of the institution of the eucharist, that is, of the Memorial of the Lord's Passover, by which under sacramental signs he perpetuated among us the sacrifice of the New Law. 0000001624 00000 n The diocesan Bishop is also given the faculty to permit Communion under both kinds whenever it may seem appropriate to the priest to whom, as its own shepherd, a community has been entrusted, provided that the faithful have been well instructed and there is no danger of profanation of the Sacrament or of the rites becoming difficult because of the large number of participants or some other reason. The practice of placing relics of Saints, even those not Martyrs, under the altar to be dedicated is fittingly retained. 133. 0000005387 00000 n Mass should not be celebrated without a minister or at least one of the faithful, except for a just and reasonable cause. 200. 253. Among the requisites for the celebration of Mass, the sacred vessels are held in special honor, especially the chalice and paten, in which the bread and wine are offered and consecrated, and from which they are consumed. 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. /,pUFPU Hy endstream endobj 402 0 obj <>/Size 368/Type/XRef>>stream Epiclesis: In which, by means of particular invocations, the Church implores the power of the Holy Spirit that the gifts offered by human hands be consecrated, that is, become Christs Body and Blood, and that the spotless Victim to be received in Communion be for the salvation of those who will partake of it. 352. The Eucharistic celebration is an action of Christ and the Church, namely, the holy people united and ordered under the Bishop. stream 40; Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimae, 25 January 1994, no. 24: AAS 59 (1967), p. 554; Codex Iuris Canonici, can. The gestures and posture of the faithful (cf. The ambo must be located in keeping with the design of each church in such a way that the ordained ministers and lectors may be clearly seen and heard by the faithful. Violet or purple is used in Advent and Lent. 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. Holy Thursday Order of Service - St. James the Apostle Parish Moreover, on account of the same attitude toward the new state of the present world, it seemed that in the use of texts from the most ancient tradition, so revered a treasure would in no way be harmed if some phrases were changed so that the style of language would be more in accord with the language of modern theology and would truly reflect the current discipline of the Church. 0000007133 00000 n 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. Sacred silence also, as part of the celebration, is to be observed at the designated times. 361. %PDF-1.4 % 109. 274. 36. [146] Cf. Care should be taken, however, to ensure the authenticity of such relics. In the Church, which is the Body of Christ, not all members have the same office. All listen and at the end respond to the acclamation, as noted above (no. 43. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no.