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. It is praiseworthy for the bread and wine to be presented by the faithful. From the Quaesumus, igitur, Domine (Father, may this Holy Spirit) to the Respice, Domine (Lord, look upon the sacrifice) inclusive, all the concelebrants speak all the following together: The Quaesumus igitur, Domine (Father, may this Holy Spirit) with hands extended toward the offerings; The Ipse enim, cum hora venisset (He always loved those) and the Simili modo (When supper was ended) with hands joined; The Unde et nos (Father, we now celebrate) and the Respice, Domine (Lord, look upon this sacrifice) with hands outstretched. 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. 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]. 197. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. If desired, a psalm or other canticle of praise or a hymn may also be sung by the entire congregation. The Place for the Reservation of the Most Holy Eucharist, 314. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967, no. 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. 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. The communicant replies, Amen, and receives the Sacrament either on the tongue or, where this is allowed and if the communicant so chooses, in the hand. Further, the nature of the ministerial priesthood proper to a Bishop and a priest, who offer the Sacrifice in the person of Christ and who preside over the gathering of the holy people, is evident in the form of the rite itself, by reason of the more prominent place and office of the priest. So, we are invited to obtain the "joy of His pardon with repentance and with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and to begin a spiritual recovery with hearts open more to God . The people say the acclamation, Gloria tibi, Domine (Glory to you, Lord). 7. no. 41; Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. Among all who are involved with regard to the rites, pastoral aspects, and music there should be harmony and diligence in the effective preparation of each liturgical celebration in accord with the Missal and other liturgical books. 265. To you will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving, and I will call upon the name of the LORD. [46] Cf. The offerings are then brought forward. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 7). Moreover, even though manuscripts in the Vatican Library provided material for the emendation of some expressions, they by no means made it possible to inquire into ancient and approved authors farther back than the liturgical commentaries of the Middle Ages. 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. In the Roman Rite, the Mass is made up of two principal parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The priest who presides at the celebration, however, always retains the right of arranging those things that are his own responsibility.[90]. In the Liturgy of the Eucharist, everything is done as in a Mass with a congregation, with the following exceptions. 335. 27-54). The base, on the other hand, may be made of other solid and worthy materials. 46. The rite concludes with the priests absolution, which, however, lacks the efficacy of the Sacrament of Penance. no. 79b). In this case, the greetings, the introductory or explanatory remarks, and the blessing at the end of Mass are omitted. 26. [21] Cf. 365. <> Each diocese should have its own Calendar and Proper of Masses. 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. The adaptations to the Ordo Lectionum Missae as contained in the Lectionary for Mass for use in the dioceses of the United States of America should be carefully observed. nos. Then the priest, with hands extended, says the prayer over the offerings. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 283. The priest gives the sign of peace to the minister, if appropriate. There is always only one collect used in a Mass. The Bishop should therefore be determined that the priests, the deacons, and the lay Christian faithful grasp ever more deeply the genuine meaning of the rites and liturgical texts, and thereby be led to an active and fruitful celebration of the Eucharist. 52. Holy Thursday / The Last Supper April 2nd - 8th, 2023 Holy Week is the week before Easter Sunday, beginning seven days before with Palm Sunday. 47: AAS 59 (1967), p. 566. [48] St. Augustine of Hippo, Sermo 336, 1: Patrologiae cursus completus: Series latina, J. P. Migne, editor, Paris, 1844-1855 (hereafter, PL), 38, 1472. Should, however, a good reason arise, (e.g., a large number of concelebrants or a lack of vestments), concelebrants other than the principal celebrant may omit the chasuble and simply wear the stole over the alb. Psalm Response Ps 116: Our Blessing Cup Second Reading I Corinthians 11:23-26 Thanks be to God. Its use is preferred on Sundays and feast days. If the chalice is purified at the altar, it may be carried to the credence table by the minister or may again be placed on the altar at the side. 41). The Ceremonial of Bishops sets the context in no. 74. 0000003865 00000 n the Holy Synod commands pastors and all others having the care of souls to give frequent instructions during the celebration of Mass, either personally or through others, concerning what is read at Mass; among other things, they should include some explanation of the mystery of this most holy Sacrifice, especially on Sundays and holy days.[14]. nos. The priest may give the sign of peace to the ministers but always remains within the sanctuary, so as not to disturb the celebration. Rp!HH*^S;bZUIeg5fUs]HXl9+R?ti|p[MLPRhi 83e85l /c0^7YjS Z,y,fhqHfzC.)*! 0000006009 00000 n endobj [42] Cf. At the same time, however, the sacred vestments should also contribute to the beauty of the sacred action itself. 652-653. The reading of the Gospel is the high point of the Liturgy of the Word. [60], 57. For celebrations where it is prescribed, the Gloria is either sung or said (cf. The priest goes up to the altar and venerates it with a kiss. 49. He faces the people and, with hands joined, says, Offerte vobis pacem (Let us offer each other the sign of peace). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. [110] Cf. The altar is incensed with single swings of the thurible in this way: If the altar is freestanding with respect to the wall, the priest incenses walking around it; If the altar is not freestanding, the priest incenses it while walking first to the righthand side, then to the left. 0000002238 00000 n 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. After them the deacon receives the Body and Blood of the Lord from the principal celebrant. Por tu inmensa gloria te alabamos, te bendecimos, te adoramos, te glorificamos, te damos gracias, Seor . 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. 119-186. This unity is beautifully apparent from the gestures and postures observed in common by the faithful. "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. Consideration should also be given to the idiom of different languages and the culture of different peoples. Those who take up the collection in the church. 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. xA 04Fw\GczC. The directions for what the priest should do once he reaches the place of reposition have been supplemented. %PDF-1.4 % 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. 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). In no way should all the other things prescribed by law concerning the reservation of the Most Holy Eucharist be forgotten. 0000024944 00000 n The people answer, Et cum spiritu tuo (And also with you). 194-198), which he must exercise personally. In this way greater consideration will also be given to some aspects of the celebration that have sometimes been accorded less attention in the course of time. [17] Cf. Further, if another suitable lector is also not present, then the priest celebrant should also proclaim the other readings. If there is no psalmist, the lector may also proclaim the responsorial Psalm after the first reading. The Roman Ritual, Book of Blessings, editio typica, 1984, Order for a Blessing on the Occasion of the Installation of a New Ambo, nos. 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. PDF RECEPTION OF THE HOLY OILS - Saginaw.org 48, 51; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Verbum, 18 November 1965, no. below, Appendix, Order of Commissioning a Minister to Distribute Holy Communion on a Single Occasion, p. 1253. 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). 0000005649 00000 n no. 2: AAS 65 (1973), pp. 26: AAS 59 (1967), p. 555; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, nos. He then carries the chalice over to the credence table and there he or a duly instituted acolyte purifies, wipes, and arranges it in the usual way (cf. Franciscus Pius Tamburrino Archbishop-Secretary, UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS. <> Christs gesture of breaking bread at the Last Supper, which gave the entire Eucharistic Action its name in apostolic times, signifies that the many faithful are made one body (1 Cor 10:17) by receiving Communion from the one Bread of Life which is Christ, who died and rose for the salvation of the world. All churches should be dedicated or, at least, blessed. 50: AAS 90 (1998), p. 745. 102. If the Psalm cannot be sung, then it should be recited in such a way that it is particularly suited to fostering meditation on the word of God. 548-549. When no deacon is present, a duly instituted acolyte carries the sacred vessels to the credence table and there purifies, wipes, and arranges them in the usual way. 303); Or even in some chapel suitable for the faithfuls private adoration and prayer[129] and organically connected to the church and readily visible to the Christian faithful. %PDF-1.4 % Lastly, the deacon may carry the Book of the Gospels to the credence table or to another appropriate and dignified place. III - Mass at Which Only One Minister Participates, IV - Some General Norms for All Forms of Mass, Chapter V- THE ARRANGEMENT AND FURNISHING, I - The Bread and Wine for Celebrating the Eucharist, Chapter VIII- MASSES FOR VARIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES, I - Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances, Chapter IX- ADAPTATIONS WITHIN THE COMPETENCE OF BISHOPS. He consumes a little of the Blood of Christ and hands the chalice to the deacon or a concelebrant. At the Last Supper, Jesus took a basin . The cope is worn by the priest in processions and other sacred actions, in keeping with the rubrics proper to each rite. 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). xj0d[qb!ftsC 41. Although it is not always necessary (e.g., in weekday Masses) to sing all the texts that are of themselves meant to be sung, every care should be taken that singing by the ministers and the people is not absent in celebrations that occur on Sundays and on holy days of obligation. Jesus celebrated the dinner as a Passover feast. When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, with hands joined, says: Let us pray. 0000001624 00000 n 47. 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. 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. 329. 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]. For in the celebration of Mass, in which the Sacrifice of the Cross is perpetuated,[38] Christ is really present in the very liturgical assembly gathered in his name, in the person of the minister, in his word, and indeed substantially and continuously under the Eucharistic species.[39]. 4 0 obj 153. 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. 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. When the distribution of Communion is finished, as circumstances suggest, the priest and faithful spend some time praying privately. 1052-1067. While the priest is receiving the Sacrament, the Communion chant is begun. Upon returning to the altar, the priest collects any fragments that may remain. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Musicam sacram, On music in the Liturgy, 5 March 1967, no. After the purification of the chalice, the priest should observe some moments of silence, after which he says the prayer after Communion. Indeed, when the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council reaffirmed the dogmatic pronouncements of the Council of Trent, they spoke at a far different time in world history, so that they were able to bring forward proposals and measures of a pastoral nature that could not have even been foreseen four centuries earlier. 10 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 960 540] /Contents 17 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 1>> The rubrics, by way of exception, allow for the local Ordinary to permit another Mass in churches and oratories to be celebrated in the evening, and, in the case of genuine necessity, even in the morning. 382. 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 Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) is likewise said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 9: AAS 66 (1974), pp. "If the 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. 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. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 1: Denz-Schn, 1740; Paul VI, Solemn Profession of Faith, 30 June 1968, no. 91: AAS 56 (1964), p. 898. no. 23. This will best be accomplished if, with due regard for the nature and the particular circumstances of each liturgical assembly, the entire celebration is planned in such a way that it leads to a conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful both in body and in mind, a participation burning with faith, hope, and charity, of the sort which is desired by the Church and demanded by the very nature of the celebration, and to which the Christian people have a right and duty by reason of their Baptism.[28]. The priest breaks the Eucharistic Bread, assisted, if the case calls for it, by the deacon or a concelebrant. 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 a difficult period when the Catholic faith on the sacrificial nature of the Mass, the ministerial priesthood, and the real and permanent presence of Christ under the Eucharistic species were placed at risk, St. Pius V was especially concerned with preserving the more recent tradition, then unjustly being assailed, introducing only very slight changes into the sacred rite. [163], 399. 389. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, nos. 81. Holy Thursday - Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper | USCCB 198. The same then purifies, wipes, and arranges the sacred vessels in the usual way. 112. It is therefore recommended that the priest celebrate the Eucharistic Sacrifice even daily, if possible.[30]. 67. no. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 4. [38] Cf. [75] In this way, the Christian people, a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods own people, expresses its cohesion and its hierarchical ordering.