Introductory Rites

Entrance Hymn

Archbishop: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Archbishop: Peace be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

Blessing and Sprinkling of Water

Archbishop: Brothers and sisters in Christ, in this solemn rite of dedication, let us ask
the Lord our God to bless this water created by his hand.

It is a sign of our repentance, a reminder of our baptism and a symbol of the cleansing
of these walls and this altar.

May the grace of God help us to remain faithful members of his Church, open to the
Spirit we have received.

(All pray in silence for a brief period. The Archbishop then continues)

Archbishop: God of mercy, you call every creature to the light of life, and surround us
with such great love that when we stray you continually lead us back to Christ our head.

For you have established an inheritance of such mercy, that those sinners, who pass
through water made sacred, die with Christ and rise restored as members of his body
and heirs of his eternal covenant.

Bless this water; sanctify it. As it is sprinkled upon us and throughout this Church make
it a sign of the saving waters of baptism, by which we become one in Christ, the temple
of your Spirit.
May all here today, and all those in days to come, who celebrate your mysteries in this
church, be united at last in the holy city of your peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus
the Lord.

All: Amen.

(The Archbishop passes through the main body of the church, sprinkling the people and the walls with the
holy water; then, he sprinkles the altar. Meanwhile the short hymn is sung)

After the sprinkling the Archbishop returns to the chair and says:

Archbishop: May God, the Father of mercies, dwell in this house of prayer. May the
grace of the Holy Spirit cleanse us, for we are the temple of his presence.

All: Amen.

Archbishop: Glory to God in the Highest…

- Gloria -

Archbishop: Let us pray...

Almighty ever-living God, pour out your grace upon this place and extend the gift of your
help to all who call upon you, that the power of your word and of the Sacraments may
strengthen here the hearts of all the faithful.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen.
 Liturgy of the Word

First Reading

A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians

Brothers and sisters:

I, a prisoner for the Lord,
urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received,
with all humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing with one another through love,
striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit
through the bond of peace:
one Body and one Spirit,
as you were also called to the one hope of your call;
one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
one God and Father of all,
who is over all and through all and in all.

But grace was given to each of us

according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

And he gave some as Apostles, others as prophets,

others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers,
to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry,
for building up the Body of Christ,
until we all attain to the unity of faith
and knowledge of the Son of God,
to mature manhood,
to the extent of the full stature of Christ.

The Word of the Lord.

​ hanks be to God
All:​ T

Responsorial Psalm

“Their message goes out through all the earth.”

The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day pours out the word to day,
and night to night imparts knowledge.

Response: Their message goes out through all the earth

Not a word nor a discourse

whose voice is not heard;
Through all the earth their voice resounds,
and to the ends of the world, their message.

Response: Their message goes out through all the earth

The Gospel of the Lord

Alleluia, alleluia.

We praise you, O God,

we acclaim you as Lord;
the glorious company of Apostles praise you.

Alleluia, alleluia.

Priest / Deacon: The Lord with you.

All: And with your Spirit

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew

All: Glory to you O Lord.

As Jesus passed by,

he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.
He said to him, “Follow me.”
And he got up and followed him.
While he was at table in his house,
many tax collectors and sinners came
and sat with Jesus and his disciples.
The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples,
“Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
He heard this and said,
“Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.
Go and learn the meaning of the words,
I desire mercy, not sacrifice.
I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”

Priest / Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord

All: Praise to you O Lord Jesus Christ

- Homily​ -

The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of all that is, seen and
unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally
begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial of one Being with the Father. Through him all
things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he
suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose again in accordance with
the Scriptures;he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the
Father.He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,and his
kingdom will have no end, We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.With the Father and the Son he is
worshipped and glorified.He has spoken through the Prophets, we believe in one
holy catholic and apostolic Church.we acknowledge one baptism for the
forgiveness of sins.we look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the
world to come. Amen
 The Prayer of Dedication and the Anointings
Archbishop: Let us ask the saints to support our prayers to God the Father almighty,
who has made the hearts of his people faithful temples of his Spirit.

- Litany of Saints​ -

Archbishop: Lord, may the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of all the saints make
our prayers acceptable to you. May this building, which we dedicate to your name, be a
house of salvation and grace where Christians gathered in fellowship may worship you
in spirit and truth and grow together in love. Grant this through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

Archbishop: Father in heaven, source of holiness and true purpose, it is right that we
praise and glorify your name.

For today we come before you, to dedicate to your lasting service this house of prayer,
this temple of worship, this home in which we are nourished by your word and your
sacraments.

Here is reflected the mystery of the Church.

The Church is fruitful, made holy by the blood of Christ: a bride made radiant with his
glory, a virgin splendid in the wholeness of her faith, a mother blessed through the
power of the Spirit.

The Church is holy, your chosen vineyard: its branches envelop the world, its tendrils,
carried on the tree of the cross, reach up to the kingdom of heaven.

The Church is favoured, the dwelling place of God on earth: a temple built of living
stones, founded on the apostles with Jesus Christ its corner stone.

The Church is exalted, a city set on a mountain: a beacon to the whole world, bright with
the glory of the Lamb, and echoing the prayers of her saints.
Lord, send your Spirit from heaven to make this church an ever-holy place, and this
altar a ready table for the sacrifice of Christ.

Here may the waters of baptism overwhelm the shame of sin; here may your people die
to sin and live again through grace as your children.

Here may your children gather around your altar, to celebrate the memorial of the
Paschal Lamb, and be fed at the table of Christ’s word and Christ’s body.

Here may prayer, the Church’s banquet, resound through heaven and earth as a plea
for the world’s salvation. Here may the poor find justice, the victims of oppression, true
freedom.

From here may the whole world clothed in the dignity of the children of God, enter with
gladness your city of peace.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

Anointing of the Altar and the walls of the Church

The Archbishop proceeds to anoint the altar. He says:

Archbishop: We now anoint this altar and this building. May God in his power make
them holy, visible signs of the mystery of Christ and his Church.

(The priest anoints the crosses on the walls. Meanwhile the short hymn is sung.)
Incensation of the Altar and the Church

After the rite of anointing, a brazier is placed on the altar for burning incense. The Archbishop lights it
and puts incense into the brazier, saying:

Archbishop: Lord, may our prayer ascend as incense in your sight. As this building is
filled with fragrance So may your Church Fill the world with fragrance of Christ.

(Then the Archbishop puts incense into some censers and incenses the altar and the Crucifix; he returns
to the chair, is incensed, and then sits.)

(The Parish Priest, walking through the church, incenses the people and the walls. Meanwhile, the short
hymn is sung)

Lighting of the Altar and the Church

(A
​ fter the incensation, a few ministers wipe the table of the altar with cloths. They arrange in a suitable
manner the candles needed for the celebration of Mass.)

Then the Archbishop gives to the Parish Priest a lighted candle, and says:

Archbishop: Light of Christ, shine forth in the Church And bring all nations to the fullness
of truth.

(Then the Archbishop sits. The Parish Priest goes to the altar and lights the candles for the celebration of
the Eucharist and then lights the candles beneath the crosses on the walls. Meanwhile the short hymn is
sung:)

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

The Archbishop, standing at the altar, takes the paten with the bread and holds it slightly raised above the
altar with both hands, saying in a low voice:

Archbishop: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we
have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands,
it will become for us the bread of life.

. The Deacon, or the Archbishop, pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying quietly:
Deacon / Archbishop: By the mystery of this water and wine
may we come to share in the divinity of Christ
who humbled himself to share in our humanity.

Archbishop: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we
have received the wine we offer you: fruit of the vine and work of human hands, it will
become our spiritual drink.

Then the Archbishop, standing at the side of the altar, washes his hands, saying quietly:

Archbishop: Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

Archbishop: Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the
almighty Father.

All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his
name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church.

Archbishop: Let us pray…

May the gifts of your joyful Church be acceptable to you, O Lord, so that your people,
gathering in this holy house, may come through these mysteries to everlasting
salvation. Through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer III

Archbishop: The Lord be with you.
All:​ ​And with your spirit.

Archbishop: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them up to the Lord.

Archbishop: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All: It is right and just.
Archbishop: It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere
to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Christ our
Lord.
For in this visible house that you have let us build and where you never cease to show
favour to the family on pilgrimage to you in this place, you wonderfully manifest and
accomplish the mystery of your communion with us. Here you build up for yourself the
temple that we are
and cause your Church, spread throughout the world, to grow ever more and more as
the Lord’s own Body, till she reaches her fullness in the vision of peace, the heavenly
city of Jerusalem.
And so, with the countless ranks of the blessed, in the temple of your glory we praise
you, we bless you and proclaim your greatness, as we acclaim:

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

Archbishop: You are indeed Holy, O Lord, and all you have created rightly gives you
praise, for through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the
Holy Spirit, you give life to all things and make them holy, and you never cease to
gather a people to yourself, so that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure
sacrifice may be offered to your name.
Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you:
by the same Spirit graciously make holy
these gifts we have brought to you for consecration,
that they may become the +Body and + Blood
of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command we celebrate these mysteries.

Archbishop: For on the night he was betrayed

he himself took bread,

and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing,
broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE
GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

In a similar way, when supper was ended,

he took the chalice,

and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing,
and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY
BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE
POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

Archbishop: The mystery of faith.

All: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,

we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Therefore, O Lord,
as we celebrate the memorial
of the saving Passion of your Son,
his wondrous Resurrection
and Ascension into heaven,
and as we look forward to his second coming,
we offer you in thanksgiving
this holy and living sacrifice.

Look, we pray,
upon the oblation of your Church
and, recognizing the sacrificial Victim
by whose death you willed to reconcile us to yourself,
grant that we,
who are nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son and filled with his Holy Spirit,
may become one body, one spirit in Christ.
May he make of us
an eternal offering to you,
so that we may obtain an inheritance with your elect,
especially with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
with blessed Joseph, her Spouse,
with your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs
with Saint Clement
and with all the Saints,
on whose constant intercession in your presence
we rely for unfailing help.

May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation,

we pray, O Lord,
advance the peace and salvation of all the world.
Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity
your pilgrim Church on earth,
with your servant Francis our Pope, John his Representative,
and Roberto our Archbishop, and Satchiel and Vicente his Auxiliaries,
Calixto our Bishop, and the Order of Bishops, all the clergy,
and the entire people you have gained for your own.

Listen graciously to the prayers of this family,

whom you have summoned before you:

To our departed brothers and sisters

and to all who were pleasing to you
at their passing from this life,
give kind admittance to your kingdom.
There we hope to enjoy for ever
the fullness of your glory

through Christ our Lord,

through whom you bestow on the world all that is good.

Through him, and with him, and in him,

O God, almighty Father,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honor is yours,
for ever and ever.

All: Amen.
 Communion Rites
Archbishop: At the Savior’s command
and formed by divine teaching,
we dare to say:

All: Our Father, 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.

Archbishop: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil,

graciously grant peace in our days,
that, by the help of your mercy,
we may be always free from sin
and safe from all distress,
as we await the blessed hope
and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom,

the power and the glory are yours
now and forever.

Archbishop: Lord Jesus Christ,

who said to your Apostles:
Peace I leave you, my peace I give you;
look not on our sins,
but on the faith of your Church,
and graciously grant her peace and unity
in accordance with your will.
Who live and reign for ever and ever.
All: Amen.

Archbishop: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

All: And with your spirit.

Deacon / Archbishop: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

Then he takes the Host, breaks it over the paten, and places a small piece in the chalice, saying quietly:

May this mingling of the Body and Blood

of our Lord Jesus Christ
bring eternal life to us who receive it.

All: Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

grant us peace.

Archbishop: Behold the Lamb of God,

behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

All: Lord, I am not worthy

that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word
and my soul shall be healed.

The Priest, facing the altar, says quietly:

May the Body of Christ

keep me safe for eternal life.
Then he takes the chalice and says quietly:

May the Blood of Christ

keep me safe for eternal life.

Concluding Rites

Archbishop: Let us pray. Through these holy gifts we have received, O Lord, we pray,
instill in our minds an increase of your truth, so that we may constantly adore you in
your holy temple and glory in your sight with all the Saints. Through Christ our Lord

All: Amen.

Archbishop: The Lord be with you.

All: And with your spirit.

Archbishop: Blessed be the name of the Lord.

All: Now and for ever.

Archbishop: Our help is in the name of the Lord.

All: Who made heaven and earth.

Archbishop: May almighty God bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Archbishop: Go forth, the Mass is ended.

All: Thanks be to God.