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INTRODUCTORY RITES
When the people are gathered, the Priest approaches the altar with the ministers
while the Entrance Chant is sung.
When he has arrived at the altar, after making a profound bow with the
ministers, the Priest venerates the altar with a kiss and, if appropriate, incenses
the cross and the altar. Then, with the ministers, he goes to the chair.
When the Entrance Chant is concluded, the Priest and the faithful, standing, sign
themselves with the Sign of the Cross, while the Priest, facing the people, says:
GREETING
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PENITENTIAL ACT
Then follows the Penitential Act, to which the Priest invites the faithful, saying:
All: Amen.
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The Kyrie Eleison is sung.
OPENING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Pause for silent prayer.
A
lmighty ever-living God,
whose will is to restore all things
in your beloved Son, the King of the universe,
grant, we pray,
that the whole creation, set free from slavery,
may render your majesty service
and ceaselessly proclaim your praise.
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.
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LITURGY OF THE WORD
HOMILY
CREDO
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PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
2. That through Christ, our Leader and Savior, government and civil
leaders may lead the nation to a more loving and caring
community which promotes and protects the dignity and rights of
the poor, the marginalized, and the weak, we pray: (R)
3. That through Christ, the Word Incarnate, the people who are in
need and in pain may experience the presence of God in the hands
and hearts of those who minister and care for them, we pray: (R)
4. That those who have departed from this life may enjoy eternal
happiness in the company of the saints in heaven. We pray: (R)
5. Let us pray for the urgent concerns of our community and our
personal intentions (pause). We pray: (R)
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LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE GIFTS
During the preparation of the gifts, an Offertory Hymn is sung and the altar table is
prepared by the deacons and the acolytes.
When the Altar and the gifts have been prepared, the presider takes the paten with the
bread and holding it slightly raised above the altar says:
A concelebrant pours wine and a little water into the chalice saying inaudibly:
Then the presider takes the chalice and, holding it slightly raised above the altar says:
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If appropriate, he also incenses the offerings and the altar. Afterwards, a minister
incenses the presider, then the Concelebrants and the faithful.
Next the presider stands at the side of the altar and washes his hands saying inaudibly:
The presider:
Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my sacrifice and
yours may be acceptable to God, the Almighty Father.
The presider:
All: Amen.
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PREFACE
CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
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t is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,
always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy
Father, almighty and eternal God.
SANCTUS
The Choir and the assembly sing the Sanctus.
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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER III
The Priest, with hands extended, says:
In the formulas that follow, the words of the Lord should be pronounced clearly
and distinctly, as the nature of these words requires.
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He takes the bread and, raising it a little above the altar, continues:
He bows slightly.
Then he continues:
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He shows the chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and genuflects in
adoration.
Celebrant:
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Then with hands extended, the celebrant says:
T herefore, 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.
Concelebrant One:
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
and with all the Saints,
on whose constant intercession in your presence
we rely for unfailing help.
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Concelebrant Two:
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The Priest takes the paten with the host and the concelebrant takes the chalice, lifting
them up, says:
T
hrough 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.
R. Amen.
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COMMUNION RITE
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SIGN OF PEACE
Presider:
Presider:
Presider/Deacon:
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BREAKING OF THE BREAD
AGNUS DEI
Meanwhile, the presider takes the host and breaks it over the paten. He places a
small piece in the chalice, saying inaudibly:
PRIVATE PREPARATION
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COMMUNION
The presider genuflects. Taking the host, he raises it slightly over the paten and,
facing the people, says aloud:
He reverently consumes the body of Christ. Then he takes the chalice and says
inaudibly:
After this he takes the paten or other vessel and goes to the communicants. He
takes a host for each one, raises it a little, and shows it, saying:
While the faithful receive Holy Communion, Eucharistic Hymns are sung.
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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Let us pray.
Pause for silent prayer.
H
aving received the food of immortality,
we ask, O Lord,
that, glorying in obedience
to the commands of Christ, the King of the universe,
we may live with him eternally in his heavenly Kingdom.
Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
All: Amen
If the Exposition is done right after the Mass, the Concluding Rite is omitted.
The priest places the Consecrated Host in the monstrance while the faithful sing
O Salutaris.
The priest makes an appropriate form of reverence and then incenses it.
O SALUTARIS HOSTIA
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PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD
Lord Jesus, our Savior and King, we come to you in our need.
Create in us an awareness of the massive forces that threaten the
world today. Grant us a sense of urgency to activate the forces of
goodness, of justice, of love and of peace. Where there is armed
conflict, let us stretch our arms to our brothers and sisters. Where
there is abundance, let there be simple lifestyle and sharing. Where
there is poverty, let there be dignified living and constant striving
for just structures. Where is selfish ambition, let there be humble
service. Where there is injustice, let there be atonement. Where
there is despair, let there be hope in the good news. Where there
are wounds of division, let there be unity and wholeness. Help us
to be committed to the building of Your kingdom. Not seeking to
be cared for but to care. Not expecting to be served but to place
ourselves in the service of others. Not aspiring to be materially
secure but to place our security in your love. Teach us Your Spirit.
For it is only in loving imitation of You, Lord, that we can discover
the healing springs of life that will bring about new birth to our
earth and hope for the world and our country. Who live and reign
with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.
Most sweet Jesus, redeemer of the human race, look down upon us,
humbly prostrate before your altar. We are yours and yours we
wish to be; but to be more surely united with you, behold each one
of us freely consecrates himself today to your most sacred heart.
Many, indeed, have never known you, many too, despising your
precepts, have rejected you. Have mercy on them all, most merciful
Jesus, and draw them to your sacred heart. Be you king, O Lord, not
only of the faithful who have never forsaken you, but also of the
prodigal children who have abandoned you; grant that they may
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quickly return to their father’s house, lest they die of wretchedness
and hunger. Be you king of those who are deceived by erroneous
opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the
harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that soon there may be but
one flock and one shepherd. Be you king also of all those who sit
in the ancient superstition of the Gentiles, and refuse not you to
deliver them out of darkness into the light and kingdom of God.
Grant, O Lord, to your Church, assurance of freedom and immunity
from harm; give peace and order to all nations, and make the earth
resound from pole to pole with one cry: Praise to the divine heart
that wrought our salvation; to it be glory and honor forever.
O Lord our God, You alone are the Most Holy King and Ruler of all
nations. We pray to You, Lord, in the great expectation of receiving
from You, O Divine King, mercy, peace, justice and all good things.
Protect, O Lord our King, our families and the land of our birth.
Guard us we pray Most Faithful One. Protect us from our enemies
and from Your Just Judgment. Forgive us, O Sovereign King, our
sins against you. Jesus, You are a King of Mercy. We have deserved
Your Just Judgment Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us. We
trust in Your Great Mercy. O most awe-inspiring King, we bow
before You and pray; May Your Reign, Your Kingdom, be
recognized on earth. Amen.
After the prayers, a brief silence may be observed. Then the priest, kneeling,
incenses the Blessed Sacrament while Tantum Ergo is sung.
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Laus et jubilatio,
Salus, honor, virtus quoque
Sit et benedictio:
Procendenti ab utroque
Compar sit laudation. Amen.
M: Oremus
After the prayer, the priest puts on the humeral veil, takes the Blessed Sacrament
and blesses the people in silence. After the prayer, he goes back to his place and
leads the faithful in saying the Divine Praises
Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception.
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Blessed be her Glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His angels and His Saints.
After saying the Divine Praises, the priest reposes the Blessed Sacrament in the
tabernacle while the faithful sing O Sacrament Most Holy.
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CONCLUDING RITE
And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the
Son, and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain
with you for ever.
All: Amen.
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