The Order for

Low Mass
and

Solemn High Mass

as celebrated at

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOR

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Guide to this Booklet

How to Use this Booklet
Worship at Our Savior
The Mass Vestments
The Sacred Vessels and Linens
The Sanctuary
The Church Year
Ceremonial Actions
Receiving Holy Communion
Personal Prayers before Mass
Low Mass
Solemn High Mass
Personal Prayers after Mass
Counsels for Communicants
Notes on Requiem Masses
The Antiphons of the Blessed Virgin
The Angelus

How to Use this Booklet

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This booklet contains the Order for the celebration of both Low
Mass and Solemn High Mass and is designed to be used in
conjunction with our Sunday parish bulletin. You will find the
Propers for the Day there. These are the Collects, Epistle, and
Gospel, as well as the brief Introit, Gradual, Alleluia, Offertory, and
Communion Verses. In addition to the texts of High and Low Mass,
this booklet includes a variety of explanatory notes provided to
enhance your understanding of the Churchs worship. A glance at
the Guide found on the next page will answer questions you may
have and enable you to participate more fully in the Liturgy. This
booklet also includes personal prayers for use before and after
Mass. If you would like to purchase a copy of this booklet for
yourself, please speak to the Priest

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LOW MASS

AND A SOLEMN HIGH MASS?
A Low Mass is a Mass at which no music is sung; one Priest is
most often assisted by a single acolyte, and usually no sermon is
preached. At a Solemn High Mass many acolytes assist the
Priest, Deacon and Subdeacon (when the three serve together at
High Mass they are called the Sacred Ministers), incense is used,
most of the Mass is chanted, and a sermon is preached. Besides
these a Pontifical Mass is one over which a Bishop presides; a
Sung Mass or Missa cantata incorporates some elements of
Solemn Mass, without the Deacon and Subdeacon and the full
complete ceremonial; and a Requiem Mass is a Mass offered on
behalf of the Dead.

Worship at Our Savior

The Mass Vestments

Anglican Church of Our Savior is a parish church with her roots set
firmly in the Catholic tradition of Anglicanism. Our worship is
centered around the Holy Eucharist (the Mass), continuing in the
Tradition we have received from the Apostles, to whom the Lord
JESUS was "known in the breaking of the bread." Our worship is
that of traditional western Catholicism, with a uniquely Anglican
flavor. The ancient chant, the medieval vestments and the
Elizabethan language may make our worship seem a bit strange to
those unfamiliar with it, but these things are not irrelevant or oldfashioned. For 2000 years the Church, in her worship, has
encountered JESUS Christ. The solemn ceremonial of the Mass,
the veil of incense which fills the Church during the liturgy, and the
stately cadences of the Book of Common Prayer speak to us (as
they have spoken to many generations of our ancestors in the
Faith) of the glory and majesty of God. It is to God the Holy Trinity,
the Father and the Son and the Holy Ghost, that our worship is
directed. The purpose of worship is not to entertain or inform us,
but to turn ourselves, our souls and bodies to God. So if the Mass
seems a bit strange to you, relax. Sit through it if you're curious.
You may catch a glimpse, even if just for a moment, of heaven.

The Amice is made of linen, covers the neck and shoulders

and ties around the waist. In Roman times it was a kerchief.
The priest prays this prayer as he puts it on: "Place, O Lord,
the helmet of salvation on my head to repel the assaults of
the devil."

The Alb -- is a full, white garment reaching to the ankles. It

is the tunic, the daily wear, of ancient Romans. Reminiscent
of the baptismal gown, it's a symbol of purity. Donning it, the
priest prays: "Cleanse me, O Lord, and purify my heart, that,
being made white in the blood of the Lamb, I may attain
everlasting joy,"

The Cincture (or Girdle) -- holds the alb in place and

symbolizes chastity and discipline. The accompanying
prayer is: "Gird me, O Lord, with the girdle of purity and
quench in me the fire of concupiscence that the grace of
temperance and chastity may abide in me."

The Maniple -- is a small band of material circling the priest's

left wrist. It was originally worn by the deacons over their
arms and used to wipe the mouths of those who drank from
the chalice. It's a symbol of service. Putting it on, the priest
says: "Grant me, O Lord, to bear the light burden of grief
and sorrow, that I may with gladness take the reward of my
labor."

The Stole -- is a long band of the same material as the

maniple and chasuble. It was originally a badge of political
office in Imperial times. Today it is a symbol of priestly
office. The priest prays this prayer when he puts it on: "Give
me again, O Lord, the robe of immortality, which I lost
through the transgression of my first parents and my own sin.
And although I am unworthy to come to Thy holy Sacrament,
grant that I may attain everlasting joy."

The Chasuble -- was originally an outdoor cloak in Roman

times, often waterproofed. It has a hole in the middle for the
head and rests on the shoulders, hanging to the knees. It is
worn only during the celebration of the Mass and
emphasizes the sacrificial character of the priesthood. It is
the final vestment the priest puts on and as he does he
prays: O Lord who hast said My yoke is easy and My burden
is light, grant that I may so bear it as to attain Thy grace.

The Dalmatic and Tunicle -- are worn by the Deacon and

Subdeacon respectively at Mass. The Dalmatic was worn as
"formal attire" during Imperial times. The Tunicle is an
adaptation of the Dalmatic. As each is donned the wearer
says: "O Lord, clothe me with the garment of salvation, and
cover me with the robe of righteousness."

The Sacred Vessels and Linens

The Corporal -- a square of linen on which the chalice and

paten are placed during Mass.

The Purificator a piece of linen used to clean ("purify") the

chalice.

The Pall -- a stiff linen covering for the chalice to prevent

anything from falling (or flying) into the chalice.

The Chalice -- a cup of precious metal in which the wine to

be consecrated is poured, and from which we receive the
Blood of Christ.

The Paten a small plate of precious metal which holds the

Host.

The Burse a container for the Corporal before and after

Mass. The Chalice Veil -- covers the chalice before and after
Mass.

The Ciborium a container of precious metal in which

consecrated Hosts are stored. The ciborium is kept locked
in the tabernacle when not in use during Mass.
Monstrance -- a specially made receptacle for the Blessed
Sacrament in which the Host is exposed for public adoration.

The Sanctuary

1. The Crucifix
2. Canopy or Throne of the Altar
3. Tabernacle covered by veil
4-9. Large Candlesticks (lighted only for High Mass)
10-11 Small Candlesticks (lighted only for Low Mass)
12...14. Altar Cards (the larger is in the center, containing prayers
which the priest reads at the Offertory and Canon. The smaller one
on the Epistle side has the prayers read by the priest when washing
his hands after the Offertory. The other smaller one on the Gospel
side has the Gospel of St. John, which is most frequently read at
the end of Mass)
15. First Gradine or Candlebench for the smaller Candlestick
16. Second Gradine or Candlebench for the larger Candlestick
17. Mensa or Altar Table
18. Altar Table Coverings (one wax and three linen cloths cover the
altar table. The fourth or top one of linen frequently edged with lace
hangs down over the side of the altar to the floor)
19. Antependium or Frontal (wherever customary a cloth of the
color of the day hangs down in front of the altar)
20. Gospel Side of the Altar
21. Epistle Side of the Altar
22. Sanctuary Floor
23. First Altar Step
24. Second Altar Step
25. Predella or Altar Platform (sometimes called the Footpace)
26. Credence Table
27. Water and Wine Cruets
28. Finger Basin
29. Towel
30. Communion Paten
31. Sedilia or Priests Bench
32. Bell
33. Communion Rail

The Church Year

We live with several calendars: academic, financial, seasonal, and
so on. The Church has a calendar of its own, focusing on our Lord
and His Kingdom. Eight seasons, of varying lengths, help us to do
that. The Churchs Year begins, not in January, but at the end of
November with Advent. Here is the Churchs yearly cycle:
Advent begins the end of November and runs until
Christmas Eve. Two ideas dominate the Season: the
return of Christ as Judge and the coming of Christ as
the Child of Bethlehem. The liturgical color of Advent
is purple
Christmas the Christmas Season is made up of the
famous Twelve Days of Christmas from December
25th until January 6th. During this joyful Season we
celebrate Christs coming to redeem us. Its liturgical
color is white.
Epiphany the Feast of Epiphany (and the week that
follows) is called The Manifestation of Christ to the
Gentiles. It commemorates the visit of the Wise Men
to the Christ child. The Epiphanytide Season can last
up to six weeks. The color of the Feast is white, and
the seasonal color is green.
The Gesima Sundays the three weeks before Lent
- Septuagesima, Sexagesima, and Quinquagesima,
are not really a Season at all, but a preparatory period
before the beginning of Lent.
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, usually sometime
in February. It is a penitential time when we
especially emphasize spiritual growth. The liturgical
color is violet.

Passiontide makes up the last two weeks of Lent

immediately before Easter. The second week of
Passiontide is Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.
The color of Passiontide is violet, though sometimes
red is used.
Easter the Feast of the Resurrection of Christ is the
center of the Churchs year. Eastertide is a six-week
period running until Whitsunday. Its color is white.
Whitsunday or its older name, Pentecost, celebrates
the Descent of the Holy Ghost on the Disciples. It is
sometimes called the birthday of the Church. Its
color is red.
Trinitytide begins with Trinity Sunday (usually
sometime in early June) and lasts until the next
Advent. The season emphasizes the importance of
the Kingdom of God. It runs about twenty-six weeks,
and is the longest Season of the Church Year. The
liturgical color of Trinitytide is green.
The first part of the Church Year, from Advent through Eastertide,
centers on the life of Christ which gave us salvation. The second
part, Whitsuntide and Trinitytide, focuses on Christs life in us: in His
Church and especially in His Saints. The Church Year is not merely
an aid to remember the past. The Church Calendar is a liturgical
calendar: it has a sacramental character. Following the calendar
and keeping its Feasts, we dont simply recall the past; through the
mystery of the Liturgy, we ourselves participate in the events of our
salvation. The Church Year points us to Christ and guided by it we
share His Life and Kingdom.

Ceremonial Actions
Our bodies and souls are united. What my body does has an
impact on my soul. This is what the Church means when she says
that we are sacramental beings. Our worship involves both our
bodies and souls. We kneel when praying or as a sign of humility
and penitence. We stand to offer praise to God. We sit while
listening to the proclamation of Gods Word (though we stand while
the Holy Gospel is read out of reverence for the Words of Christ).
Here are some other ceremonial actions we use in our worship:

the Sign of the Cross. Immediately before the

proclamation of the Gospel at Mass (as the words the
continuation of the Holy Gospel . . . are being said),
we use our thumbs to trace three small crosses, first
on our forehead, then over our lips, and finally over
our hearts. Doing so we ask God to cleanse our
minds, our lips, and our hearts to hear His Words. In
this booklet, the times it is customary to make the Sign
of the Cross are marked with a small cross: a

Bows - we bow when the processional cross or the

celebrant at Mass pass us during processions; we
also bow our heads when the name of JESUS our
Lord, or our Lady MARY, or the Saint whose day is
being celebrated, is said during the Liturgy.
Genuflections - we genuflect (touch the right knee to
the floor and immediately stand - from the Latin genu knee and flectare - to bend) when we enter or
leave our pews or pass by the altar where the Blessed
Sacrament is kept. We genuflect during the recitation
of the Nicene Creed at the words And was incarnate
by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made
man honoring the Incarnation of God. We also
genuflect during processions of the Blessed
Sacrament as it passes by, and when a bishop passes
in procession to ask his blessing.
Sign of the Cross - we make the Sign of the Cross
frequently in worship (and at other times, such as
when praying, before and after meals, etc.). It is
made by touching the fingers of the open-palmed
hand first to the forehead, then straight down to the
middle of the breast (around the sternum), then to the
left breast (over the heart), and then to the right
breast. The Sign should be made deliberately and not
carelessly. Its a type of physical prayer. It is often
said that we are blessing ourselves when we make

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Receiving Holy Communion

Personal Prayers Before Mass

We welcome all baptized and practicing Christians to join us in the

reception of Holy Communion. Anglican practice and Catholic
Tradition teach us that baptism and confirmation by a bishop in
succession to the Apostles are among the requirements for a
regular and frequent reception of Holy Communion. We should not
only be free from serious sin (the remedy for serious sin is a sincere
confession), but be in love and charity with our neighbors.
Directions for receiving Holy Communion may be found on page 58
under the heading of Counsels for Communicants. For those who
are able to do so, ancient practice directs us to receive the Blessed
Sacrament fasting.

The celebration of the Mass is the central act of the Church's life
here on earth. It both defines and directs the Church. As it is
central to our common Christian life, it also has a central place in
our personal lives as Christians. It is therefore most appropriate
that, before we celebrate these Holy Mysteries, we prepare
ourselves. The following prayers are intended to provide some help
in your personal preparation.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy
Ghost. Amen.
O great and good God, I have come into Thy presence to share in
offering to Thee the great Sacrifice of Thy Blessed Son, our
Saviour, JESUS Christ (and to receive the Holy Sacrament of the
Body and Blood of the same JESUS Christ) in remembrance of His
life, death and Passion, and in thanksgiving for all Thy blessings
bestowed upon Thy whole Church and on me a most unworthy
sinner. I desire to offer (and to receive) with all the love and
contrition of which I am capable, in conformity with those sacred
intentions wherewith our Saviour instituted and our holy Mother the
Church ever offers it. I wish, then, to offer (and to receive) it:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

For Thy greater glory;

For the continual remembrance of the Sacrifice of Christ;
To give Thee thanks for all the blessings Thou hast
bestowed, especially .....
To ask Thy help in any matter I have in hand, and especially
.....
To ask Thee to bless all my friends and relations, especially
.....
For the dead, especially .....

Bless the Priest who is to preside at this oblation. Bless all the
people who are here to participate in this glorious action, and all
who would like to be here. Convert all sinners. Heal the anguish
of the world. And have mercy upon all the faithful departed.

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O God accept all my prayers during this holy service of our

bounden duty, for JESUS Christ's sake. Amen.

A PRE-COMMUNION PRAYER OF
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
Almighty, everlasting God, lo, I draw nigh to the Sacrament of Thine
only-begotten Son, our Lord JESUS Christ. I draw nigh as one sick,
to the Physician of life; unclean, to the Fountain of mercy; blind, to
the Light of eternal brightness; poor and needy, to the Lord of
heaven and earth. I implore, therefore, the abundance of Thine
exceeding bounty, that Thou wouldest vouchsafe to heal my
sickness, to wash my defilements, to enlighten my blindness, to
enrich my poverty, and to clothe my nakedness; and that I may
receive the Bread of Angels, the King of kings, and Lord of lords,
with such reverence and humility, such contrition and devotion,
such purity and faith, and with such purpose and intention, as shall
be expedient for the health of my soul. Grant me, I beseech Thee,
that I may receive not only the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of
the Lord, but also the substance and virtue of the Sacrament. O
most merciful God, grant me to receive the Body of Thine onlybegotten Son our Lord JESUS Christ, which He took of the Virgin
Mary, that I may be worthy to be incorporated into His mystical
Body and accounted among His members. O most loving Father,
grant me, that Thy beloved Son, whom I now purpose to receive
veiled from sight, I may at length behold forever face to face. Who
liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever,
one God, world without end. Amen.

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A PRAYER FOR THOSE ABOUT TO COMMUNICATE

BY ST. SYMEON THE TRANSLATOR
Behold, I approach Divine Communion;
O Maker, burn me not as I partake,
For Fire art Thou which burneth the unworthy.
But purify Thou me of every stain.
Of Thy Mystical Supper, O Son of God, receive me today as a
communicant; for I will not speak of the Mystery to Thine enemies;
nor will I give Thee a kiss as did Judas; but like the thief do I
confess Thee: Remember me, O Lord, in Thy Kingdom.
Tremble, O man, as thou beholdest the deifying Blood,
For it is a burning coal consuming the unworthy.
The Body of God both deifieth and nourisheth me;
It deifieth the spirit and wondrously nourisheth the heart.

DECLARATION OF INTENTION BEFORE MASS

I intend to assist at this celebration of the Mass and the
consecration of the Body and Blood of our Lord JESUS Christ, and
to receive the same Body and Blood according to the rite of Holy
Church, to the praise of Almighty God, and of the whole Church
triumphant; for my own benefit, for the benefit of the whole Church
militant and expectant; for all who have commended themselves to
my prayers in general and in particular, ..... and for the good estate
of the Holy Catholic Church.

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- Low Mass It is an ancient and laudable custom for us to bow our heads
whenever the name of JESUS (and, by extension, that of our Lady
MARY or the particular Saint whose feast is being celebrated that
day) is mentioned. Whenever the Lord's name or that of our Lady
occurs in this booklet, it appears in capital letters to call this practice
to mind.

People:

Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:

Personal Prayers before Mass begin on p. 13 of this booklet.

Priest:
People:

We stand as the Priest enters and kneel as the Preparation begins.

Priest:
People:

- Preparation for the Liturgy -

And that I may go unto the Altar of God, even unto

the God of my joy and gladness; and upon the harp
will I give thanks unto Thee, O God, my God.
Why art thou so heavy, O my soul? And why art
thou so disquieted within me?
O put thy trust in God; for I will yet give Him thanks,
which is the help of my countenance, and my God.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the
Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
I will go unto the Altar of God.
Even unto the God of my joy and gladness.

X Our help is in the Name of the Lord.

Who hath made heaven and earth.

THE CONFITEOR

(kneel)
Priest:
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:

a In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of

the Holy Ghost.
Amen.
I will go unto the Altar of God.
Even unto the God of my joy and gladness.

At Requiem Masses, the following Psalm is omitted

and we go immediately to the Confiteor.

PSALM 43
People:
Priest:

People:

Priest:

Give sentence with me, O God, and defend my

cause against the ungodly people; O deliver me
from the deceitful and wicked man.
For Thou art the God of my strength; why hast Thou
put me from Thee? And why go I so heavily while
the enemy oppresseth me?
O send out Thy light and Thy truth, that they may
lead me, and bring me unto Thy holy hill, and to Thy
dwelling.

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Priest:
People:

I confess to Almighty God, to blessed MARY everVirgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed
John Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to
all the Saints, and to you, brethren: that I have
sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed; by
my fault, by my own fault, by my own most grievous
fault. Wherefore I beg blessed MARY ever-Virgin,
blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John
Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the
Saints, and you, my brethren, to pray for me to the
Lord our God.
Almighty God, have mercy upon thee, forgive thee
thy sins, and bring thee to everlasting life.
Amen.
I confess to Almighty God, to blessed MARY everVirgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed
John Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to
all the Saints, and to thee, Father: that I have sinned
exceedingly in thought, word, and deed: by my fault,
by my own fault, by my own most grievous fault.
Wherefore I beg blessed MARY ever-Virgin, blessed
Michael the Archangel, blessed John Baptist, the

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Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:

holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Saints, and

thee, Father, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
May almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you
your sins, and bring you to everlasting life.
Amen.
a The almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon,
absolution, and remission of our sins.
Amen.
Wilt Thou not turn again and quicken us, O God?
That Thy people may rejoice in Thee.
O Lord, show Thy mercy upon us.
And grant us Thy salvation.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
And let our cry come unto Thee.

- The Liturgy of the Word The Liturgy of the Word, the first part of the Mass, centers around
the reading of Holy Scripture and especially the words of Christ in
the Holy Gospel. The Church responds to the words of her Lord in
the recitation of the Nicene Creed, declaring her adherence to the
Catholic Faith.

THE COLLECT FOR PURITY AND

SUMMARY OF THE LAW
Priest:
People:
Priest:
Priest:

People:
Priest:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Almighty God, unto Whom all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from Whom no secrets are hid;
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration
of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee,
and worthily magnify Thy Holy Name; through Christ
our Lord.
Amen.
Hear what our Lord JESUS Christ saith. Thou shalt
love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all
thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and

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great commandment. And the second is like unto it:

thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these
two commandments hang all the Law and the
Prophets.

THE INTROIT
The text of today's Introit is in your bulletin.

THE KYRIE ELEISON

Priest:
People:
Priest:

Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.

People:
Priest:
People:

Christe eleison.
Christe eleison.
Christe eleison.

Priest:
People:
Priest:

Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.

THE GLORIA (stand)

During the seasons of Advent and Lent, on ferial days
and at Requiem Masses, the Gloria is not added.
Priest:
All:

Glory be to God on high.

And on earth peace, good will towards men, We
praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship Thee, we
glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great
glory. O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father
Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, JESUS
Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy
upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the
world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the
right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.

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For Thou only art Holy; Thou only art the Lord; Thou
only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost, X art most high
in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

THE COLLECT (kneel)

Priest:
People:
Priest:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

THE GOSPEL
The text of today's Gospel is in your bulletin.
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:

The Collect appointed for today is in your bulletin.

THE EPISTLE (sit)

At the end of the Epistle:

Priest:
People:

When the Gospel is finished, the Gospel

Book is elevated and we say:
People:

The text of today's Epistle is in your bulletin.

Here endeth the Epistle.

Thanks be to God.

THE GRADUAL
The text of today's Gradual and Alleluia
(or Tract) is in your bulletin.

THE ALLELUIA OR TRACT (stand)

We stand as the Alleluia verses are said in reverence for the Lord
JESUS who speaks to us in the Gospel. During Lent, the weekdays
of Advent, Requiem Masses, and on other penitential occasions,
the festive Alleluia is replaced with the Tract.

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The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
The continuation of the Holy Gospel according to St.
.
Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

THE CREED (stand)

On Sundays and certain Holy Days, the Nicene Creed is said.
It is omitted during most daily celebrations.
Priest:
All:

I believe in one God ...

... the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And of all things visible and invisible: And in one
Lord JESUS Christ, the only-begotten Son of God;
Begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of
God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God;
Begotten, not made; Being of one substance with
the Father; By whom all things were made: Who for
us men and for our salvation came down from
heaven (genuflect) AND WAS INCARNATE BY
THE HOLY GHOST OF THE VIRGIN MARY, AND
WAS MADE MAN: And was crucified also for us
under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried:
And the third day He rose again according to the
Scriptures: And ascended into heaven, and sitteth
on the right hand of the Father: And He shall come
again, With glory, to judge both the quick and the
dead; Whose Kingdom shall have no end. And I
believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord, and Giver of
Life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son;

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Who with the Father and the Son together is

worshiped and glorified; Who spake by the
Prophets: And I believe One, Holy Catholic and
Apostolic Church: I acknowledge one Baptism for
the remission of sins: And I look for the Resurrection
of the dead: X And the Life of the world to come.
Amen.

THE ANNOUNCEMENTS (sit)

- The Liturgy of the Sacrifice The Liturgy of the Sacrifice, the second part of the Mass, consists
in the Offering of the gifts of bread and wine (together with our
monetary offerings), the offering of our Prayers and the great Prayer
of Consecration (called the Canon).
We receive in Holy
Communion the Lord's Gifts of Bread and Wine -- made His Body
and Blood -- and conclude the Liturgy with Prayers of Thanksgiving.

THE OFFERTORY COLLECT (stand)

Priest:
People:
Priest:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
The Offertory Collect is in your bulletin.

THE OFFERTORY VERSE

The text of today's Offertory Verse is in your bulletin.

THE OFFERTORY PRAYERS

The Priest prays quietly,
Priest:

Receive, O Holy Father, Almighty and Everlasting

God, this spotless Host, which I thine unworthy
servant now offer unto Thee, my God, the living and
the true, for all my countless sins, wickedness and
neglect, for all here present, as for all the faithful in
Christ, both the quick and the dead: that it may set
forward both their salvation and mine unto life
everlasting.
O God, who didst wondrously create, and even more
wondrously dost renew the dignity and nature of
man; grant through the mystery of this water and
wine, that He Who was partaker of our humanity,
may make us partakers of His Divinity, even JESUS
Christ Thy Son our Lord, who with Thee, in the unity
of the Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth God, world
without end.
We offer unto Thee, O Lord, the Cup of Salvation,
beseeching Thee, that it may ascend before Thee as
a sweet-smelling savour to set forward both our
salvation, and that of all the whole world.
With a contrite heart and a humble spirit, let us be
accepted by Thee, O Lord: And so let our sacrifice
this day be well-pleasing in Thy sight.
Come, Holy Ghost, Almighty, Everlasting God, and
bless this sacrifice made ready for thy Holy Name.
Receive, O Holy Trinity, this oblation which we offer
unto Thee in memory of the Passion, Resurrection
and Ascension of JESUS Christ our Lord: In honor
of blessed MARY ever-Virgin, of blessed John
Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and of all
Thy Saints: That it may be to their honor and to our

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salvation; that like as we remember them on earth,

so in heaven they may plead for us.

wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of Thy

true religion, and virtue.
Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops,
Priests and Deacons (and especially N., our
Bishop), that they may, both by their life and
doctrine, set forth Thy true and lively Word, and
rightly and duly administer Thy Holy Sacraments.

THE INTENTIONS AND ORATE FRATRES

The Priest announces the special intentions for which
he offers the Mass today, after which he asks our
intentions, saying:
Priest:

Pray, brethren, that this my sacrifice and yours may

be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.

People:

The Lord receive this sacrifice at thy hands, to the

praise and glory of His Name; both to our benefit
and that of all His Holy Church.

And to all Thy people give Thy heavenly Grace; and

especially to this congregation here present; that,
with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear,
and receive Thy Holy Word; truly serving Thee in
holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.
And we most humbly beseech Thee, of Thy
goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor all those
who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow,
need, sickness, or any other adversity (pray silently
for those in need and remember your own
intentions), and especially those we remember today
before Thee.

THE PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH (kneel)

(If this is omitted, please go to the Sursum Corda
on page 27 of this booklet.)
Priest:

Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church.

And we also a bless Thy Holy Name for all Thy

servants departed this life in Thy faith and fear;
beseeching Thee to grant them continual growth in
Thy love and service, and to give us Grace so to
follow their good examples, that with them we may
be partakers of Thy heavenly Kingdom. Grant this,
O Father, for JESUS Christ's sake, our only
Mediator and Advocate.

Almighty and Everliving God, Who by Thy Holy

Apostle hast taught us to make prayers and
supplications, and to give thanks for all men; We
humbly beseech Thee most mercifully to accept our
(alms and) oblations, and to receive these our
prayers, which we offer unto Thy Divine Majesty;
Beseeching Thee to inspire continually the Universal
Church with the spirit of truth, unity and concord:
And grant that all those who do confess Thy Holy
Name may agree in the truth of Thy Holy Word, and
live in unity and godly love.

People:

Amen.

We beseech Thee also, so to direct and dispose the

hearts of all Christian Rulers, that they may truly and
impartially administer justice, to the punishment of

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THE EXHORTATION, GENERAL CONFESSION,

AND ABSOLUTION
(If this section is omitted, please go to the
Sursum Corda on page 27 of this booklet.)
Priest:

Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your

sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors,
and intend to lead a new life, following the
commandments of God, and walking from
henceforth in His holy ways; Draw near with faith
and take this Holy Sacrament to your comfort; And
make your humble confession to Almighty God,
devoutly kneeling.

All:

Almighty God, Father of our Lord JESUS Christ,

Maker of all things, Judge of all men; We
acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and
wickedness, Which we, from time to time, most
grievously have committed, By thought, word and
deed, Against Thy Divine Majesty, Provoking most
justly Thy wrath and indignation against us. We do
earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our
misdoings; The remembrance of them is grievous
unto us; The burden of them is intolerable. Have
mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful
Father; For Thy Son our Lord JESUS Christ's sake,
Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may
ever hereafter serve and please Thee in newness of
life; To the honor and glory of Thy Name; Through
JESUS Christ our Lord.
Amen.

People:
Priest:

People:

Amen.

THE SURSUM CORDA

Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:
Priest:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up unto the Lord.
Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
It is meet and right so to do.
It is very meet, right and our bounden duty, that we
should at all times, and in all places, give thanks
unto Thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty,
Everlasting God.

THE PROPER PREFACE

The Proper Preface is in your bulletin
and concludes with these words:
... Therefore, with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company
of heaven, we laud and magnify Thy glorious Name, evermore
praising Thee, and saying:

THE SANCTUS AND THE BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT

All:

Priest:
All:

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and

earth are full of Thy glory: Glory be to Thee, O Lord
Most High.
Blessed a is he that cometh in the Name of the
Lord:
Hosannah in the Highest.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Who of His

great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all
those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn
unto Him: Have mercy upon you X pardon and
deliver you from all your sins; confirm and
strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to
everlasting Life; through JESUS Christ our Lord.

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THE CANON OF THE MASS

Priest:

All glory be to Thee, Almighty God, our heavenly

Father, for that Thou, of Thy tender mercy, didst give
Thine only Son JESUS Christ to suffer death upon
the Cross for our redemption; Who made there (by
His one oblation of Himself once offered) a full,
perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and
satisfaction for the sins of the whole world;
And did institute, and in His Holy Gospel command
us to continue, a perpetual memory of that His
precious Death and Sacrifice, until His coming
again:
For in the night in which He was betrayed, He took
bread; and when He had given thanks, He brake it,
and gave it to His disciples, saying, Take, eat,
THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU.
Do this in remembrance of Me.
Likewise after supper, He took the cup; and when
He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying,
Drink ye all of this:
FOR THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW
TESTAMENT WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND
FOR MANY FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS:
Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of
Me.
Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, according
to the institution of Thy dearly beloved Son our
Saviour JESUS Christ, we, Thy humble servants, do
celebrate and make here before Thy Divine Majesty,
with these Thy Holy Gifts, which we now offer unto
Thee, the memorial Thy Son hath commanded us to

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make; having in remembrance His blessed Passion

and precious Death, His mighty Resurrection and
glorious Ascension; rendering unto Thee most
hearty thanks for the innumerable benefits procured
unto us by the same.
And we most humbly beseech Thee, O merciful
Father, to hear us; and, of Thy almighty goodness,
vouchsafe to bless and sanctify, with Thy Word and
Holy Spirit, these Thy gifts and creatures of Bread
and Wine; that we, receiving them according to Thy
Son our Saviour JESUS Christ's holy institution, in
remembrance of His Death and Passion, may be
partakers of His most blessed Body and Blood.
And we earnestly desire Thy fatherly goodness,
mercifully to accept this our Sacrifice of praise and
thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching Thee to
grant that, by the merits and death of Thy Son
JESUS Christ, and through faith in His Blood, we,
and all Thy whole Church, may obtain remission of
our sins, and all other benefits of His Passion.
And here we offer and present unto Thee, O Lord,
ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable,
holy and living sacrifice unto Thee; humbly
beseeching Thee, that we, and all others who shall
be partakers of this Holy Communion, may worthily
receive the most precious Body and Blood of Thy
Son JESUS Christ, be filled with Thy Grace a and
heavenly benediction, and made one body with Him,
that He may dwell in us, and we in Him.
Remember, Lord, also the souls of Thy servants and
handmaidens, which are gone before us in the mark
of faith, and who rest in the sleep of peace. (We
pause in silence for a moment and each person
remembers before the Lord the faithful departed.)
We beseech Thee, O Lord, that unto them, and unto

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all such as rest in Christ, Thou wilt grant a place of

refreshment, of light, and of peace.
And vouchsafe unto us Thy servants, hoping of the
multitude of Thy mercies, some portion and
fellowship with Thy holy Apostles and Martyrs; with
John, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas, Ignatius,
Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicitas, Perpetua,
Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia, and with all
Thy Saints: Within whose fellowship we beseech
Thee to admit us.

of the blessed and glorious ever-Virgin MARY,

Mother of God, with Thy holy Apostles Peter and
Paul, with Andrew, and all Thy Saints, grant peace
graciously in our days, that we, being holpen by the
succour of Thy mercy, may ever be both free from
sin, and safe from all disquietude ...

THE FRACTION AND PAX

. . . through the same Thy Son JESUS Christ our
Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity
of the Holy Ghost, ever one God ...

And although we are unworthy, through our manifold

sins, to offer unto Thee any sacrifice; yet we
beseech Thee to accept this our bounden duty and
service, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our
offenses, through JESUS Christ our Lord;
By Whom, and with Whom and in Whom, in the unity
of the Holy Ghost, all honour and glory be unto
Thee, O Father Almighty, world without end.
People:

People:

Priest:

People:
Priest:
People:

. . . world without end.

Amen.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And with thy spirit.

THE AGNUS DEI

Amen.

THE PATER NOSTER AND LIBERA NOS

Priest:

The Priest then breaks the Bread, a sign of the

Sacrifice, and concludes:

Let us pray. And now, as our Saviour hath taught

us, we are bold to say,

Priest:
People:
Priest:

OUR FATHER ...

People:

... Who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy

kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who
trespass against us.
And lead us not into
temptation, But deliver us from evil. Amen.

Priest:
People:

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the

world:
Have mercy upon us (at Requiems: Grant them
rest).
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the
world:
Have mercy upon us (at Requiems: Grant them
rest).
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the
world:
Grant us thy peace (at Requiems: Grant them rest
eternal).

Deliver us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, from all evils,

past, present, and to come: And at the intercession

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The Priest prays quietly,

Priest:

Acolyte:

O Lord JESUS Christ, Who saidst unto Thine

Apostles, Peace I leave with you, My peace I give
unto you; Regard not our sins, but the faith of Thy
Church; and grant to it that peace and unity which is
according to Thy will, Who livest and reignest with
the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world
without end.
Amen.

THE PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS

All:

We do not presume to come to this Thy Table, O

merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but
in Thy manifold and great mercies. We are not
worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under
Thy Table. But Thou art the same Lord, Whose
property is always to have mercy: Grant us
therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the Flesh of Thy
dear Son JESUS Christ, and to drink His Blood, that
our sinful bodies may be made clean by His Body,
and our souls washed through His most precious
Blood, and that we may evermore dwell in Him, and
He in us. Amen.
Turning to the People and elevating the
Sacrament, the Priest says,

Priest:
All:

Behold the Lamb of God; behold Him that taketh

away the sins of the world.
Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come
under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul
shall be healed. (Repeat three times.)

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THE HOLY COMMUNION

If you are a baptized and practicing Christian, you are invited to this
Holy Sacrament to share in the Body and Blood of the Lord. If you
have any questions about receiving the Blessed Sacrament, please
see "Counsels for Communicants" on p. 58 of this booklet.

THE ABLUTIONS
When all have communicated, the Priest returns to the Altar where
he either reverently consumes any of the consecrated elements that
remain or places the remainder in the tabernacle and cleanses the
Sacred Vessels. The Communion is the climax of the Sacrifice and
the service is brought to an end.

THE THANKSGIVING (kneel)

Priest:
People:
Priest:
All:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank
Thee, for that Thou dost vouchsafe to feed us who
have duly received these Holy Mysteries, with the
spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood
of Thy Son our Saviour JESUS Christ, and dost
assure us thereby of Thy favour and goodness
towards us, and that we are very members
incorporate in the Mystical Body of Thy Son, which
is the blessed company of all faithful people; and are
also heirs through hope of Thy everlasting Kingdom,
by the merits of His most precious Death and
Passion.
And we humbly beseech Thee, O
heavenly Father, so to assist us with Thy grace, that
we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all
such good works as Thou hast prepared for us to
walk in; through JESUS Christ our Lord, to Whom,
with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and
glory, world without end. Amen.

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THE COMMUNION VERSE

THE LAST GOSPEL (stand)

The text of the Communion Verse is in your bulletin.

THE POST-COMMUNION COLLECT

Priest:
People:
Priest:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
The Post-Communion Collect appointed for
today is in your bulletin.

The text for the Last Gospel is usually the beginning of St. John's
Gospel, as below. However, when a Major Holy Day falls on a
Sunday and the Gospel appointed for the day is displaced, it is read
here.
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:
Priest:

THE DISMISSAL
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Depart in peace (on feasts he adds: Alleluia).
Thanks be to God (on feasts: Alleluia).
or in Advent, Lent, and on ferial days:

Priest:
People:

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.
There is no final blessing at Requiem Masses;
instead the Priest says:

Priest:
People:

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

THE BLESSING
Priest:

The Peace of God which passeth all understanding,

keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and
love of God, and of His Son, JESUS Christ our Lord:
And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father a, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost, be upon you and remain
with you always. Amen.

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People:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
The beginning of the Holy Gospel according to St.
John.
Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God, and the Word was God. The same was in
the beginning with God. All things were made by
Him; and without Him was not anything made that
was made. In Him was life; and the life was the light
of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the
darkness comprehended it not. There was a man
sent from God, whose name was John. The same
came for witness, to bear witness of the Light, that
all men through him might believe. He was not that
Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man
that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and
the world was made by Him, and the world knew him
not. He came unto His own, and His own received
Him not. But as many as received Him, to them
gave He the power to become the sons of God,
even to them that believe on His Name; which were
born, not of blood, nor of the will of flesh, nor of the
will of man, but of God. (genuflect) AND THE
WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us,
and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only
begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
Thanks be to God.
Personal Prayers of Thanksgiving after Mass
begin on page 55 of this booklet.

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- Solemn High Mass It is an ancient and laudable custom for us to bow our heads
whenever the name of JESUS (and, by extension, that of our Lady
MARY or the particular saint whose feast is being celebrated that
day) is mentioned. Whenever the Lord's name or that of our Lady
occurs in this booklet, it appears in capital letters to call this practice
to mind.
Personal Prayers of Preparation before Mass begin on page 13 of
this booklet.

THE PRELUDE
THE ASPERGES
The Asperges is our reminder of baptism. The Sacred Ministers
pass among the Clergy and People, aspersing (sprinkling) them
with Holy Water. The People kneel as they pass and make the sign
of the Cross as they are aspersed. It was through baptism that
each of us became a Christian. This weekly blessing calls that to
mind, and prepares us for the reception of the other great
Sacrament, Holy Communion.
Priest:
Choir:

Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:

Asperges me,
Domine, hyssopo, et mundabor: lavabis me, et
super nivem dealbabor. Miserere mei Deus,
secundum magnam misericordiam tuam. Gloria
Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto. Sicut erat in
principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula
saeculorum. Amen. Asperges.
O Lord, show Thy mercy upon us.
And grant us Thy salvation.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
And let our cry come unto Thee.
The Lord be with you.
And with thy spirit.

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Priest:

Let us pray.
O Lord, holy Father almighty,
everlasting God, we beseech Thee to hear us: and
vouchsafe to send Thy holy Angel from heaven, to
guard, cherish, protect, visit and defend all who are
assembled in this Thy holy Temple. Through
JESUS Christ our Saviour. Amen.

THE VIDI AQUAM (in Eastertide)

During the Easter Season the Vidi Aquam
replaces the Asperges.
I beheld water which proceeded from the temple, on the right side
thereof, alleluia: and all they to whom that water came were healed
every one, and they say, alleluia, alleluia. O give thanks unto the
Lord, for he is gracious: and his mercy endureth forever. Glory be
to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in
the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.
I beheld water ...
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:
Priest:
People:
Priest:

O Lord, show Thy mercy upon us, alleluia.

And grant us Thy salvation. Alleluia.
O Lord, hear our prayer.
And let our cry come unto Thee.
The Lord be with you.
And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
O Lord, holy Father almighty,
everlasting God, we beseech Thee to hear us: and
vouchsafe to send Thy holy Angel from heaven, to
guard, cherish, protect, visit and defend all who are
assembled in this Thy holy Temple. Through
JESUS Christ our Saviour. Amen.

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- The Liturgy of the Word The Liturgy of the Word, the first part of the Mass, centers around
the reading of Holy Scripture and especially the words of Christ in
the Holy Gospel. The Church responds to the words of her Lord in
the recitation of the Nicene Creed, declaring her adherence to the
Catholic Faith.

THE KYRIE ELEISON

Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison.
Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison.

THE GLORIA (stand)

During the Seasons of Advent and Lent,
and at Requiems, the Gloria is not added.

THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN (stand)

THE INTROIT
The text of today's Introit is in your bulletin.

Priest:
All:

THE COLLECT FOR PURITY &

SUMMARY OF THE LAW (kneel)
Priest:
People:
Priest:

People:
Deacon:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray. Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are
open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets
are hid; cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly
love Thee, and worthily magnify Thy Holy Name;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Hear what our Lord JESUS Christ saith. Thou shalt
love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all
thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and
great commandment. And the second is like unto it:
thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these
two commandments hang all the Law and the
Prophets.

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Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.
Kyrie eleison.

Glory be to God on high

And on earth peace, good will towards men, We
praise Thee, we bless Thee, we worship Thee, we
glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great
glory. O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father
Almighty. O Lord, the only-begotten Son, JESUS
Christ; O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy
upon us. Thou that takest away the sins of the
world, receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the
right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us.
For Thou only art Holy; Thou only art the Lord; Thou
only, O Christ, with the Holy Ghost,a art most high in
the glory of God the Father. Amen.

THE COLLECTS (kneel)

Priest:
People:
Priest:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

The Collects appointed for today are in your bulletin.

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THE PROPHETIC LESSON (sit)

THE GOSPEL

The Prophetic Lesson, which is taken from the Old Testament, is

the first of three Scriptural Readings
for todays Mass. The text is in your bulletin.

Priest:
People:
Priest:

At the conclusion of the Lesson:

People:

Reader:
All:

Here endeth the Lesson.

Thanks be to God.

When the Gospel is finished, the Deacon elevates

the Gospel Book and we respond:
People:

THE GRADUAL
The text of today's Gradual is in your bulletin.
During Eastertide the Gradual is omitted.

THE EPISTLE (sit)

The text of today's Epistle is in your bulletin.
After the Epistle:
Subdeacon: Here endeth the Epistle.
All:
Thanks be to God.

THE ALLELUIA OR TRACT (stand)

We stand as the Alleluia Verses are chanted in reverence for the
Lord JESUS, Who speaks to us in the Gospel. In Lent the festive
Alleluia is replaced by the Tract.
The text is in your bulletin.

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The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
The continuation of the Holy Gospel according to St.
________________.
Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

THE ANNOUNCEMENTS & SERMON (sit)

THE CREED (stand)
Priest:
All:

I believe in one God ...

... the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,
And of all things visible and invisible: And in one
Lord JESUS Christ, the only-begotten Son of God;
Begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of
God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God;
Begotten, not made; Being of one substance with
the Father; By whom all things were made: Who for
us men and for our salvation came down from
heaven (genuflect) AND WAS INCARNATE BY
THE HOLY GHOST OF THE VIRGIN MARY, AND
WAS MADE MAN: And was crucified also for us
under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried:
And the third day He rose again according to the
Scriptures: And ascended into heaven, and sitteth
on the right hand of the Father: And He shall come
again, With glory, to judge both the quick and the
dead; Whose Kingdom shall have no end. And I
believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord, and Giver of
Life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son;
Who with the Father and the Son together is
worshiped and glorified; Who spake by the

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Prophets: And I believe One, Holy Catholic and

Apostolic Church: I acknowledge one Baptism for
the remission of sins: And I look for the X
Resurrection of the dead: And the Life of the world
to come. Amen.

- The Liturgy of the Sacrifice The Liturgy of the Sacrifice, the second part of the Mass, consists
in the Offering of the gifts of bread and wine (together with our
monetary offerings), the offering of our Prayers and the great Prayer
of Consecration (called the Canon). In return we receive the Lord's
Gifts of Bread and Wine -- made His Body and Blood -- in Holy
Communion and conclude the Liturgy with Prayers of Thanksgiving.

THE OFFERTORY COLLECTS (kneel)

Priest:
All:
Priest:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
The Offertory Collects appointed for today
are in your bulletin.

THE OFFERTORY VERSE

The text of today's Offertory Verse is in your bulletin.

THE OFFERTORY HYMN OR CHORAL OFFERING

THE INTENTIONS & THE ORATE FRATRES (stand)

The Priest announces the special intentions for which
he offers the Mass today. You should privately offer
your own intentions, special concerns and prayers
at this time as well. He then says,
Priest:

Pray, brethren, that this my Sacrifice and yours may

be made acceptable unto God the Father Almighty.

People:

The Lord receive this Sacrifice at thy hands, to the

praise and glory of His Name, both to our benefit
and that of all His Holy Church.

THE PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH (kneel)

Priest:

Let us pray for the whole state of Christ's Church.

Almighty and Everlasting God, Who by Thy Holy
Apostle hast taught us to make prayers and
supplications, and to give thanks for all men; We
humbly beseech Thee most mercifully to accept our
alms and oblations, and to receive these our
prayers, which we offer unto Thy Divine Majesty;
Beseeching Thee to inspire continually the Universal
Church with the spirit of truth, unity and concord:
And grant that all those who do confess Thy Holy
Name may agree in the truth of Thy Holy Word, and
live in unity and godly love.
We beseech Thee also, so to direct and dispose the
hearts of all Christian Rulers, that they may truly and
impartially administer justice, to the punishment of
wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of Thy
true religion, and virtue.
Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops,
Priests and Deacons (and especially N., our
Bishop), that they may, both by their life and

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doctrine, set forth Thy true and lively Word, and

rightly and duly administer Thy Holy Sacraments.

All:

Almighty God, Father of our Lord JESUS Christ,

Maker of all things, Judge of all men; We
acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and
wickedness, Which we, from time to time, most
grievously have committed, By thought, word and
deed, Against Thy Divine Majesty, Provoking most
justly Thy wrath and indignation against us. We do
earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our
misdoings; The remembrance of them is grievous
unto us; The burden of them is intolerable. Have
mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful
Father; For Thy Son our Lord JESUS Christ's sake,
Forgive all that is past; And grant that we may ever
hereafter serve and please Thee in newness of life;
To the honor and glory of Thy Name; Through
JESUS Christ our Lord. Amen.

And we also a bless Thy Holy Name for all Thy

servants departed this life in Thy faith and fear;
beseeching Thee to grant them continual growth in
Thy love and service, and to give us Grace so to
follow their good examples, that with them we may
be partakers of Thy heavenly Kingdom. Grant this,
O Father, for JESUS Christ's sake, our only
Mediator and Advocate.

Priest:

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, Who of His

great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all
those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn
unto Him: Have mercy upon you; a pardon and
deliver you from all your sins; confirm and
strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to
everlasting Life; through JESUS Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Amen.

THE SURSUM CORDA

And to all Thy people give Thy heavenly Grace; and

especially to this congregation here present; that,
with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear,
and receive Thy Holy Word; truly serving Thee in
holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.
And we most humbly beseech Thee, of Thy
goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor all those
who, in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow,
need, sickness, or any other adversity (pray silently
for those in need and remember your own
intentions) and especially those we remember today
before Thee.

All:

THE EXHORTATION, GENERAL CONFESSION,

AND ABSOLUTION
Priest:

Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your

sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors,
and intend to lead a new life, following the
commandments of God, and walking from
henceforth in His holy ways; Draw near with faith
and take this Holy Sacrament to your comfort; And
make your humble confession to Almighty God,
devoutly kneeling.

All:

Priest:
All:
Priest:
All:
Priest:
All:
Priest:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up unto the Lord.
Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
It is meet and right so to do.
It is very meet, right and our bounden duty, that we
should at all times, and in all places, give thanks
unto Thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty,
Everlasting God.

THE PROPER PREFACE

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The Proper Preface is in your bulletin

and concludes with these words:

Likewise after supper, He took the Cup; and when

He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying,
Drink ye all of this:

... Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company
of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore
praising thee, and saying:

FOR THIS IS MY BLOOD OF THE NEW

TESTAMENT WHICH IS SHED FOR YOU AND
FOR MANY FOR THE REMISSION OF SINS;

THE SANCTUS & BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT

Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of

Me.

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of
Thy glory: Glory be to Thee, O Lord Most High.

Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in

the Highest.

THE CANON OF THE MASS

Priest:

All glory be to Thee, Almighty God, our heavenly

Father, for that Thou, of Thy tender mercy, didst give
Thine only Son JESUS Christ to suffer death upon
the Cross for our redemption; Who made there (by
His one oblation of Himself once offered) a full,
perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and
satisfaction for the sins of the whole world;
And did institute, and in His Holy Gospel command
us to continue, a perpetual memory of that His
precious Death and Sacrifice, until His coming
again:
For in the night in which He was betrayed, He took
Bread; and when He had given thanks, He brake it,
and gave it to His disciples, saying, Take, eat,
THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS GIVEN FOR YOU;
Do this in remembrance of Me.

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Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, according

to the institution of Thy dearly beloved Son our
Saviour JESUS Christ, we, Thy humble servants, do
celebrate and make here before Thy Divine Majesty,
with these Thy Holy Gifts, which we now offer unto
Thee, the memorial Thy Son hath commanded us to
make; having in remembrance His blessed Passion
and precious Death, His mighty Resurrection and
glorious Ascension; rendering unto Thee most
hearty thanks for the innumerable benefits procured
unto us by the same.
And we most humbly beseech Thee, O merciful
Father, to hear us; and, of Thy almighty goodness,
vouchsafe to bless and sanctify, with Thy Word and
Holy Spirit, these Thy gifts and creatures of Bread
and Wine; that we, receiving them according to Thy
Son our Saviour JESUS Christ's holy institution, in
remembrance of His Death and Passion, may be
partakers of His most blessed Body and Blood.
And we earnestly desire Thy fatherly goodness,
mercifully to accept this our sacrifice of praise and
thanksgiving; most humbly beseeching Thee to
grant that, by the merits and death of Thy Son
JESUS Christ, and through faith in His Blood, we,
and all Thy whole Church, may obtain remission of
our sins, and all other benefits of His Passion.

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And here we offer and present unto Thee, O Lord,

ourselves, our souls and bodies, to be a reasonable,
holy and living sacrifice unto Thee; humbly
beseeching Thee, that we, and all others who shall
be partakers of this Holy Communion, may worthily
receive the most precious Body and Blood of Thy
Son JESUS Christ, be filled with Thy Grace and
heavenly benediction, and made one body with Him,
that He may dwell in us, and we in Him.
Remember, O Lord, also the souls of Thy servants
and handmaidens, which are gone before us in the
mark of faith, and who rest in the sleep of peace.
(We pause in silence for a moment and each person
remembers before the Lord the faithful departed.)
We beseech Thee, O Lord, that unto them, and unto
all such as rest in Christ, Thou wilt grant a place of
refreshment, of light, and of peace.
And vouchsafe unto us thy servants some portion
and fellowship with Thy holy Apostles and Martyrs;
with John, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas, Ignatius,
Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicitas, Perpetua,
Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia, and with all
Thy Saints: Within whose fellowship we beseech
Thee to admit us.
And although we are unworthy, through our manifold
sins, to offer unto Thee any sacrifice; yet we
beseech Thee to accept this our bounden duty and
service, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our
offenses, through JESUS Christ our Lord;
By Whom, and with Whom and in Whom, in the unity
of the Holy Ghost, all honour and glory be unto
Thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.

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THE LORD'S PRAYER & LIBERA NOS

Priest:

Let us pray. And now, as our Saviour hath taught

us, we are bold to say, our Father ...

All:

Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy

Kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And
forgive us our trespasses. As we forgive those who
trespass against us.
And lead us not into
temptation. But deliver us from evil. Amen.

Priest:

Deliver us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, from all evils,

past, present, and to come: And at the intercession
of the blessed and glorious Ever-Virgin MARY,
Mother of God, with that of Thy holy Apostles Peter
and Paul, with Andrew, and all Thy Saints, favorably
grant peace in our day, that by the help of Thy
mercy, we may ever be kept free from sin, and safe
from all disquietude.

THE FRACTION & PAX

The Fraction is the Breaking of the Bread. In it Christ's Death is
mystically represented in the Breaking of His Body. After the
Fraction and immediately before the Pax, a small particle of the
consecrated Host is dropped into the chalice. This joining of the
Sacramental Elements is a sign of our Lords Resurrection. The
Pax follows.
Priest:

All:
Priest:
All:

Through the same Thy Son JESUS Christ our Lord,

Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the
Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end.
Amen.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And with thy spirit.

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THE AGNUS DEI

THE HOLY COMMUNION

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy
upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of
the world, grant us thy peace.

If you are Baptized and a practicing Christian, you are invited to this
Holy Sacrament to share in the Body and Blood of the Lord. If you
have any questions on receiving the Blessed Sacrament, please
see "Counsels for Communicants" on p. 58 of this booklet. When
you receive the Blessed Sacrament the Words of Administration will
be said. Declare your belief by saying: Amen.

THE PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS,

ECCE & DOMINE NON SUM DIGNUS
All:

We do not presume to come to this Thy Table, O

merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but
in Thy manifold and great mercies. We are not
worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under
Thy Table. But Thou art the same Lord, whose
property is always to have mercy: Grant us
therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the Flesh of Thy
dear Son JESUS Christ, and to drink His Blood, that
our sinful bodies may be made clean by His Body,
and our souls washed through His most precious
Blood, and that we may evermore dwell in Him, and
He in us. Amen.
Turning to the People and elevating the Sacrament,
the Priest says,

Priest:

Behold the Lamb of God, behold Him that takest

away the sins of the world.

All:

Lord I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come

under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul
shall be healed. (3 times)

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THE POST-COMMUNION HYMN (Congregation)

OR COMMUNION MOTET (Schola Cantorum)
THE THANKSGIVING AFTER COMMUNION (kneel)
Priest:
All:
Priest:
All:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.
Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank
Thee, for that Thou dost vouchsafe to feed us who
have duly received these Holy Mysteries, with the
spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood
of Thy Son our Saviour JESUS Christ, and dost
assure us thereby of Thy favour and goodness
towards us, and that we are very members
incorporate in the Mystical Body of Thy Son, which
is the blessed company of all faithful people; and are
also heirs through hope of Thy everlasting Kingdom,
by the merits of His most precious Death and
Passion.
And we humbly beseech Thee, O
heavenly Father, so to assist us with Thy grace, that
we may continue in that holy fellowship, and do all
such good works as Thou hast prepared for us to
walk in; through JESUS Christ our Lord, to whom,
with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and
glory, world without end. Amen.

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THE COMMUNION VERSE

THE LAST GOSPEL (stand)

The text of the Communion Verse

is in your bulletin.

St. John 1.1

THE POST-COMMUNION COLLECTS

The text of the Last Gospel is usually the beginning of St. John's
Gospel, as below. However, when a Major Holy Day falls on a
Sunday and the Gospel appointed for the day is displaced, it is read
here.

Priest:
All:
Priest:

Priest:
All:
Priest:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Let us pray.

The Collects appointed for today are in your bulletin.

All:
Priest:

THE DISMISSAL
Deacon:
All:
Deacon:
All:

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
Depart in peace (on Feasts he adds: Alleluia).
Thanks be to God (on Feasts: Alleluia).
or in Advent and Lent:

Deacon:
All:

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

THE BLESSING
Priest:

The Peace of God, which passeth all understanding,

keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and
love of God, and of his Son JESUS Christ our Lord:
And the Blessing of God Almighty,a the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Ghost, be amongst you, and
remain with you always. Amen.
People:

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The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.
The beginning of the Holy Gospel according to St.
John.
Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
with God, and the Word was God. The same was in
the beginning with God. All things were made by
Him; and without Him was not anything made that
was made. In Him was life; and the life was the light
of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the
darkness comprehended it not. There was a man
sent from God, whose name was John. The same
came for witness, to bear witness of the Light, that
all men through him might believe. He was not that
Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
That was the true Light, which lighteth every man
that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and
the world was made by Him, and the world knew him
not. He came unto His own, and His own received
Him not. But as many as received Him, to them
gave He the power to become the sons of God,
even to them that believe on His Name; which were
born, not of blood, nor of the will of flesh, nor of the
will of man, but of God. (genuflect) AND THE
WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us,
and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only
begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
Thanks be to God.

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THE RECESSIONAL HYMN (stand)

THE POSTLUDE

Personal Prayers after Mass

Grant, O Lord, that we who are Thy soldiers here may enjoy Thy
peace hereafter; that the eyes which have looked upon Thee in Thy
Sacrament of love may also behold the fruition of Thy blessed
hope; that the tongues which have sung Thy praises may also
speak the truth; that the feet which have stood in Thy sanctuary
may walk in the land of light; and that the bodies which have
feasted on Thy living Body may be restored in newness of life, to
dwell with Thee where Thou reigneth with the Father, and the Holy
Ghost, in the Unity of the Godhead, King for evermore. Amen.
Behold, O Eternal Father, the Sacrifice of the Mass is done. May
it be acceptable to Thee, inasmuch as in it Thy Son, in whom Thou
art ever well pleased, is set forth before Thee. May he now, I
beseech Thee, perform the office of a Mediator and Advocate,
where He sitteth at thy right hand, and maketh intercession for us.
Remember all His patience, love, and pity; and vouchsafe to listen
to one who prayeth in the Name of Thy beloved Son; for He Himself
hath said, If ye shall ask anything in My Name, He will give it to you.
This one thing I ask, O Lord, let this Sacrifice be well pleasing to
Thee, to the glory of Thy Name; and may it be profitable to the
salvation of all Thy faithful servants. Amen.

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A PRAYER OF ST. SYMEON THE TRANSLATOR

Thou Who givest me willingly as nourishment Thy Flesh,
Thou Who art fire, and dost consume the unworthy,
Scorch me not, O my Maker,
But rather pass through me for the right ordering of my members,
Into all my joints, my reins, and my heart.
Burn up the thorns of all mine offences.
Purify my soul; sanctify my mind;
Enlighten the simple unity of my five senses.
Nail down the whole of me with Thy fear.
Ever shelter, guard, and keep me
From every soul-corrupting deed and word.
Purify, and cleanse, and order me aright;
Make me comely, give me understanding, and enlighten me.
Show me forth as the habitation of the only Spirit,
And no longer as a habitation of sin,
That as Thine abode from the entrance in of Thy Communion
Every evil and passion may flee from me like fire.
As intercessors I bring to Thee all the sanctified:
The heavenly ranks of Angels,
Thy Forerunner, the wise Apostles,
And Thy pure and spotless Mother.
The prayers of these receive, O compassionate Christ,
And make of me who worship Thee a child of light.
For Thou alone art our sanctification, O Good One,
And the illumination of our souls;
And to Thee, as to our God and Master, we, each day,
As is fitting, all send up glory.

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A POST-COMMUNION PRAYER OF
ST. THOMAS AQUINAS
I render Thee thanks, O holy Lord, Father Almighty, Everlasting
God, Who hast vouchsafed, not for any deserts of mine, but only
out of the condescension of Thy mercy, to feed me a sinner, thine
unworthy servant, with the precious Body and Blood of Thy Son our
Lord JESUS Christ. I pray Thee that this Holy Communion may not
bring guilt upon me to condemnation, but may intercede for me to
my pardon and salvation. Let it be to me an armour of faith, and a
shield of good purpose; a riddance of all vices; an extermination of
evil desires and longings; an increase of love and patience, of
humility and obedience, and of all virtues; a firm defense against
the wiles of my enemies, visible and invisible; a perfect quieting of
all my impulses, fleshly and spiritual; a firm adherence to Thee the
one true God; and a blessed consummation of my end. And I also
pray Thee, that Thou wouldest vouchsafe to bring me a sinner to
that ineffable feast where Thou, with Thy Son and the Holy Spirit,
art to Thy holy ones true light, full satiety, everlasting joy, pleasure
consummated, the perfect happiness. Through the same JESUS
Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Counsels for Communicants

Three times a year is the very least that any Christian should
receive Holy Communion. A good rule is to receive once a week,
on a Sunday or other day. The ideal is daily Communion.
It is a sacrilege to receive Holy Communion when one is in a state
of serious sin. In order to avoid this, we are commanded by St.
Paul to examine ourselves before receiving. If there is any serious
doubt as to our spiritual condition, we should go to Confession.
In receiving Holy Communion, follow these simple rules:
1.
2.

3.
4.

5.

6.

Women should remove lipstick before going to the altar.

Genuflect in the aisle on leaving your pew and not again. Do
not genuflect at the rail or after your Communion. Keep your
eyes down and your hands joined or folded in going to and
from the altar.
Kneel upright at the rail without leaning over.
Receive the Lord's Body in one of these two ways:
a.
Into the palm of your right hand, making the left hand
a support for the right, the hands lifted as high as the
lips. NEVER TAKE THE HOST INTO YOUR
FINGERS. Raise your hands with extreme care and
consume the Host as soon as it is given to you. If
you wish to receive by intinction (the Priest dipping
the Host into the Chalice and placing it on your
tongue), simply leave the Host in your hand and the
Priest will take it from you, dip it into the Chalice and
place it upon your tongue.
b.
Directly on your tongue. Tip your head back and
extend your tongue over your lower teeth. As soon
as the Priest has put the Host on your tongue,
withdraw the tongue and close the mouth.
Receive the Chalice by guiding it to your lips with your right
hand. Take a modest sip of the Precious Blood. Do not
wipe your mouth after receiving the Chalice.
Leave the rail as soon as the person on your left has
received the Chalice.

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7.

Return to your place and kneel quietly, beginning your

prayers of praise and thanksgiving for the great Gift you have
received.

It is the plain and ancient teaching of the Church -- declared in the

Scriptures, expounded by the Fathers and affirmed by the
Ecumenical Councils -- that in the Sacrament of Holy Communion
we eat and drink the Body and Blood of Christ under the forms of
Bread and Wine. St. John Chrysostom, a 4th century Archbishop
of Constantinople, described the Presence of Christ in Holy
Communion this way:
Not only do we see the Lord [in the Sacrament]: we take
Him in our hands, eat Him, put our teeth into His Flesh, and unite
ourselves to Him in the closest union.
At Holy Communion we receive Bread which is no longer
bread but the Flesh of Christ; we receive Wine which is no longer
wine but the Blood of Christ to our great and endless comfort as
the Prayer Book says. In this booklet you will find prayers from the
Church's tradition which will help you both to prepare for the
reception of Holy Communion before Mass, and to offer your thanks
after Mass for the Gifts which you have received.

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Notes on Requiem Masses

A Requiem Mass is a Mass offered for the dead. There are a few
differences between a Requiem and other Masses:
1)

the Psalm during the Preparation is omitted;

2)

the response during the Agnus Dei is

changed;

3)

there is no blessing at the conclusion of the

Mass. Instead the Celebrant says May he
(or she or they) rest in peace.

Nothing we can do for the dead is more efficacious than offering the
Mass for them. We offer requiems at the time of their death; on the
third, seventh, and thirtieth days following the initial requiem we
offer further requiems on their behalf. We continue each year to
offer requiems on the anniversaries of their deaths. When we offer
requiems for the dead, we are showing our love for them and our
faith in Christ, Lord of the Living and the Dead.

The Antiphons of
the Blessed Virgin
Alma Redemptoris
(from the beginning of Advent to the
Feast of the Purification, February 2nd)
Gracious Mother of our Redeemer,
Gate of Heaven and Star of the Ocean,
Help those, O Lady,
Who, though falling, strive to rise again.
Thou Virgin Maid who gavest birth to thy Creator,
To the wonder of all nature;
Ever Virgin, after, as before thou heardest Gabriel's greeting:
Pray for us sinners.

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(in Advent)
V.
R.
V.

The Angel of the Lord announced unto MARY.

And she conceived by the Holy Ghost.
Let us pray.

We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts: that, as
we have known the Incarnation of thy Son JESUS Christ by the
message of an angel, so by His a Cross and Passion we may be
brought unto the glory of His Resurrection; through the same Christ
our Lord. Amen.
(after Christmas)
V.
R.
V.

After giving birth to thy Lord, O Lady, thou dost remain EverVirgin.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
Let us pray.

O God, who by the fruitful virginity of blessed MARY hast given

mankind eternal salvation: grant, we pray thee, that we may know
the help of her intercession, through whom we have received the
Author of our Life, even JESUS Christ Thy Son our Lord. Amen.
Ave, Regina Coelorum
(from February 2nd to Maundy Thursday)
Hail, Queen of the Heavens,
Hail, Lady of the Angels;
Thou the dawn and door of the morning,
Through whom the Light of the world is risen:
Be joyful, O glorious Virgin,
Beautiful beyond all women;
Most gracious Lady,
Intercede for us always to Jesus our Lord.
V.
R.
V.

Accept our praise of thee, O holy Virgin.

And lead us in the praise of thy Son.
Let us pray.

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Grant us, O merciful God, protection in our weakness: that we who

honour the holy Mother of God may, through her intercession, rise
from our sins. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Regina Coeli
(during Eastertide)
O Queen of Heaven, be joyful, alleluia;
Because He whom so meetly thou barest, alleluia;
Hath arisen, as He promised, alleluia;
Pray for us to the Father, alleluia.
V.
R.
V.

Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin MARY, alleluia.

For the Lord is risen indeed, alleluia.
Let us pray.

O God, who by the Resurrection of thy Son JESUS Christ didst give
gladness to the whole world: grant, we beseech Thee, that we,
being holpen by the prayers of the Virgin MARY, His Mother, may
attain unto the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our
Lord. Amen.
Salve Regina
(during Trinitytide)
MARY, we hail thee, Mother and Queen compassionate; MARY,
our comfort, life, and hope, we hail thee. To thee we exiles,
children of Eve, lift our crying. To thee we sigh, as mourning and
weeping, we pass through this valley of tears. Turn thou, therefore,
O our intercessor, thine eyes of pity and love upon us sinners. And,
when our earthly exile is ended, show us JESUS the blessed Fruit
of thy womb, O gentle, O tender, O gracious Virgin MARY.
V.
R.
V.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting Father, who through the Holy Ghost, didst
prepare the body and soul of the Virgin MARY to be a dwelling
place meet for thy Son: grant that as we rejoice in her memory, we

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Amen.

The Angelus
V.
R.
I.

R.
V.
R.

The Angel of the Lord announced unto Mary,

And she conceived by the Holy Ghost.
Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art
thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at
the hour of our death. Amen.
Behold the handmaid of the Lord;
Be it unto me according to thy word.

Hail, Mary ...

V.
R.

And the Word was made Flesh.

And dwelt among us.

Hail, Mary ...

V.
R.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

V.

Let us pray. We beseech Thee, O Lord, pour Thy grace into

our hearts: that, as we have known the Incarnation of Thy
Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by His
Cross X and Passion we may be brought into the glory of His
Resurrection. Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

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The Perpetual Sacrifice

Prayer to the Holy Trinity

Glory be to the Father,

Who by His almighty power and love created me, making me in
the image and likeness of God.
Eternal Father,
we humbly offer Thee our poor presence,
and that of the whole of humanity,
from the beginning
to the end of the world
at all the Masses
that ever have or ever will be prayed.
We offer Thee all the pains,
sufferings, prayers, sacrifices,
joys, and relaxations of our lives,
in union with those of our Lord Jesus here on earth.
May the Most Precious Blood of Christ,
all His Blood, Wounds,
and Agony save us,
through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Amen.

Glory be to the Son,

Who by His Precious Blood delivered me from hell, and opened
for me the gates of heaven.

Glory be to the Holy Spirit,

Who has sanctified me in the sacrament of Baptism, and
continues to sanctify me
by the graces I receive daily from His bounty.

Glory be to the Three adorable Persons of the Holy Trinity, now

and forever.