Mt 13:52). John Paul II, Apostolic Letter Vicesimus quintus annus, 4 December 1988, no. The consecrated host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand, at the discretion of each communicant. Cf. 24. 329. The priest says the invitation to the prayer, and all the faithful say it with him; the priest alone adds the embolism, which the people conclude with a doxology. Holy Thursday - Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper | USCCB [27] Cf. 168. % 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]. Pope Benedict XVI 1927-2022 tribute page and access to resources here. Those who, in some places, meet the faithful at the church entrance, lead them to appropriate places, and direct processions. 2616 13 It is recommended on other days, especially on the weekdays of Advent, Lent, and the Easter Season, as well as on other festive days and occasions when the people come to church in greater numbers.[66]. 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. 26-27; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. [12] Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session 22, Doctrina de ss. Thus it is appropriate, insofar as possible, that the acolyte occupy a place from which he can conveniently carry out his ministry either at the chair or at the altar. If he wishes, the priest may remain at the altar; in this case, the Missal is likewise prepared there. 984-1031. [42], The Prayers and Other Parts Pertaining to the Priest, 30. The priest, joining his hands again and then immediately placing his left hand on his breast, raises his right hand and adds, Benedicat vos omnipotens Deus (May Almighty God bless you) and, as he makes the Sign of the Cross over the people, continues, Pater, et Filius, et Spiritus Sanctus (the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit). Meanwhile the Agnus Dei is sung or said by the choir and congregation (cf. This rite is celebrated only if the body is present. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The UNESCO convention definition of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) covers religious practices and rites, as can be seen from normative descriptions and dozens of actual examples, many of which are Catholic religious traditions. Laws | Free Full-Text | Transnational Religious Practices as a UNESCO Then, as appropriate, a few moments of silence may be observed so that all may meditate on what they have heard. 0000001951 00000 n no. 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 1118-1121. 13c: AAS 56 (1964), p. 880. The cope is worn by the priest in processions and other sacred actions, in keeping with the rubrics proper to each rite. 38: AAS 62 (1970), p. 660. Catholic Mass guide - Order of the Mass. The Ministry of the Instituted Acolyte and Lector, 98. After doing these things, the priest goes to the chair. 126; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. Otherwise, they wear their proper choir dress or a surplice over a cassock. 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. At the altar the priest accepts the paten with the bread. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 8: Denz-Schn, 1749. Ks7:Kw7TK_de}7+=,\,1wS\\ gg5M:iA!2s:gmN. A good way to describe the Mass is to say that it is Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday made sacramentally present today in ritual. 33). 35). 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 Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for the Blessing of an Organ, nos. The intercessions Nunc ergo, Domine, omnium recordare (Lord, remember those) and Nobis omnibus (Father, in your mercy) are appropriately assigned to one or other of the concelebrants, who speaks them aloud alone, with hands extended. Then the priest places the paten and the chalice on the corporal. <> 134. 267-268. To bring to completion the prayer of the People of God, and also to conclude the entire Communion Rite, the priest says the Prayer after Communion, in which he prays for the fruits of the mystery just celebrated. no. endobj Martes 21 VII semana del tiempo ordinario. - Facebook 39. 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. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 331. The Alleluia is sung in every season other than Lent. Indeed, since the use of the vernacular in the sacred Liturgy may certainly be considered an important means for presenting more clearly the catechesis regarding the mystery that is inherent in the celebration itself, the Second Vatican Council also ordered that certain prescriptions of the Council of Trent that had not been followed everywhere be brought to fruition, such as the homily to be given on Sundays and holy days[17] and the faculty to interject certain explanations during the sacred rites themselves. 32. 0000005847 00000 n 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. 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. In a special way, care must be taken that the liturgical books, particularly the Book of the Gospels and the Lectionary, which are intended for the proclamation of the word of God and hence enjoy special veneration, really serve in a liturgical action as signs and symbols of heavenly realities and hence are truly worthy, dignified, and beautiful. Then holding it in their right hand, with the left hand placed below, they return to their places. 265. Grant us, O Lord, we pray, that we may participate worthily in these mysteries, for whenever the memorial of this sacrifice is celebrated the work of our redemption is accomplished. 367. 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. Rp!HH*^S;bZUIeg5fUs]HXl9+R?ti|p[MLPRhi 83e85l /c0^7YjS Z,y,fhqHfzC.)*! 59. 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. For the needs of the Church; b. After the acclamation at the end of the embolism that follows the Lords Prayer, the priest says the prayer Domine Iesu Christe, qui dixisti (Lord Jesus Christ, you said). 67. [37] For this reason Christs promise applies in an outstanding way to such a local gathering of the holy Church: Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in their midst (Mt 18:20). 194. 12 0 obj During Lent, in place of the Alleluia, the verse before the Gospel is sung, as indicated in the Lectionary. Holy Thursday / The Last Supper April 2nd - 8th, 2023 Holy Week is the week before Easter Sunday, beginning seven days before with Palm Sunday. holy thursday evening mass of the lord's supper 1 april 2021 7 p.m. introductory rite entrance: _____ as we gather at your table gloria _____ mass of renewal. Pontifical Commission for interpreting legal texts, response to dubium regarding can. The location should also assist the choir to exercise its function more easily and conveniently allow each choir member full, sacramental participation in the Mass. 48, 87). The chair of the priest celebrant must signify his office of presiding over the gathering and of directing the prayer. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. 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. 52. 0000012632 00000 n [38] Cf. 330. 30; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on Ecumenism, Unitatis redintegratio, 21 November 1964, no. 4. When several are to be named, this is done with the collective formula et Episcopo nostro N. eiusque Episcopis adiutoribus (N., our Bishop and his assistant Bishops). The Vocal Expression of the Different Texts. 0000000572 00000 n 2. Then the cantor, the lector, or another person announces the intentions from the ambo or from some other suitable place while facing the people, who take their part by responding in supplication. [16] Cf. Afterwards, the Kyrie is sung or said, in keeping with the rubrics (cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. "The altar may be decorated with flowers with a moderation that accords withthe character of this day" (EM, no. 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. [164] Cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. [9] For the celebration of the Eucharist is an action of the whole Church, and in it each one should carry out solely but completely that which pertains to him or her, in virtue of the rank of each within the People of God. [125] Cf. Anamnesis: In which the Church, fulfilling the command that she received from Christ the Lord through the Apostles, keeps the memorial of Christ, recalling especially his blessed Passion, glorious Resurrection, and Ascension into heaven. 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. The homily is usually given by the principal celebrant or by one of the concelebrants. 83). Final doxology: By which the glorification of God is expressed and which is confirmed and concluded by the peoples acclamation, Amen. 227. 383. 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). 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. 324. xb```b`` f`e`x @16G101oy?wp(TY%!WIR!m2MT-+~TY1A Dfei+; h``acR After the Sanctus, the priest concelebrants continue the Eucharistic Prayer in the way described below. It may be used when a Mass has no Preface of its own and on Sundays in Ordinary Time. [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. The faithful, moreover, should not refuse to serve the People of God gladly whenever they are asked to perform some particular ministry or function in the celebration. [23] In it, moreover, during the course of the year, the mysteries of redemption are recalled so as in some way to be made present. 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. [87] What is said about the choir also applies, in accordance with the relevant norms, to other musicians, especially the organist. 52). 53. The Preparation of the Gifts (cf. Any of the faithful who wish to receive Holy Communion under the species of bread alone should be granted their wish. 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. For the same reason he should use Masses for the Dead in moderation, since every Mass is offered for both the living and the dead, and there is a commemoration of the dead in the Eucharistic Prayer. 0000025151 00000 n An altar is called fixed if it is attached to the floor so as not to be removeable; otherwise it is called moveable.. [70] Cf. 218. The custom of reserving seats for private persons, however, is reprehensible. [26] Cf. [106] Cf. <> The text of this hymn may not be replaced by any other text. 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]. Sacramentarium Veronense, L. C. Mohlberg et al., editors (3rd edition, Rome, 1978), section I, no. 919-929. 231. 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. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, part III. [ 11 0 R] Care should be taken that singers, too, can receive Communion with ease. The priest then venerates the book with a kiss, saying quietly the Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel). 190. 652-653. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, no. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. "+~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 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. 2. However, he should always take care to keep to the sense of the text given in the Missal and to express it succinctly. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. [78], Whenever the Bishop is present at a Mass where the people are gathered, it is most fitting that he himself celebrate the Eucharist and associate priests with himself as concelebrants in the sacred action. 394. 299. 176. The priest then washes his hands at the side of the altar, a rite that is an expression of his desire for interior purification. The following also exercise a liturgical function: The sacristan, who carefully arranges the liturgical books, the vestments, and other things necessary in the celebration of Mass.