The dignity of the ambo requires that only a minister of the word should go up to it. The Hanc igitur (Father, accept this offering) is likewise said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. This Instruction aims both to offer general guidelines for properly arranging the Celebration of the Eucharist and to set forth rules for ordering the various forms of celebration.[32]. 230. [136] Cf. It is not merely a meal which reminds us of the Last Supper, or a Passion play which helps recall Good Friday, or a Sunrise Service which celebrates the Lord's Resurrection. During a season when the Alleluia is to be said, either the Alleluia Psalm or the responsorial Psalm followed by the Alleluia with its verse may be used; During the season when the Alleluia is not to be said, either the psalm and the verse before the Gospel or the psalm alone may be used; The Alleluia or verse before the Gospel may be omitted if they are not sung. 159. 251. 296. Gloria a Dios en el cielo, y en la tierra paz a los hombres que ama el Seor. 237. 238. To be held in high regard is that concelebration in which the priests of each diocese concelebrate with their own Bishop at a stational Mass, especially on the more solemn days of the liturgical year, at the Ordination Mass of a new Bishop of the diocese or of his Coadjutor or Auxiliary, at the Chrism Mass, at the Evening Mass of the Lords Supper, at celebrations of the Founder Saint of a local Church or the Patron of the diocese, on anniversaries of the Bishop, and, lastly, on the occasion of a Synod or a pastoral visitation. The altar should, moreover, be so placed as to be truly the center toward which the attention of the whole congregation of the faithful naturally turns. After this, standing and turned toward the altar, the priest says quietly, Corpus Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Body of Christ bring me to everlasting life) and reverently receives the Body of Christ. Missae sacrificio, 17 September 1562, chapter 8: Denz-Schn, 1749. 2628 0 obj <>stream [132] Cf. However, he should always take care to keep to the sense of the text given in the Missal and to express it succinctly. 158), observing, however, the rite chosen in each particular instance for Communion from the chalice; and the other concelebrants should follow suit. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. While the priest is receiving the Sacrament, the Communion chant is begun. no. It is explicitly stated that the Prayer after Communion is said by the priest "standing at the chair" (EM, no. 381. 247. 392. In coming to the altar, when no deacon is present, the lector, wearing approved attire, may carry the Book of the Gospels, which is to be slightly elevated. 0000003750 00000 n shed on the principal mysteries that are commemorated in this Mass, namely, the institution of the Holy Eucharist and of the priestly Order, and the commandment of the Lord concerning fraternal charity. nos. 160. In the sacristy, the sacred vestments (cf. 290. 79b). 217. In this new Missal, then, the Churchs rule of prayer (lex orandi) corresponds to her perennial rule of belief (lex credendi), by which namely we are taught that the Sacrifice of the Cross and its sacramental renewal in the Mass, which Christ the Lord instituted at the Last Supper and commanded the Apostles to do in his memory, are one and the same, differing only in the manner of offering, and that consequently the Mass is at once a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, of propitiation and satisfaction. 3e, 6: AAS 59 (1967), pp. 156. no. 94. [143] The Roman Missal, Lectionary for Mass, editio typica altera, 1981, Introduction, no. The diocesan Bishop may establish norms for Communion under both kinds for his own diocese, which are also to be observed in churches of religious and at celebrations with small groups. 21. [75] In this way, the Christian people, a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, Gods own people, expresses its cohesion and its hierarchical ordering. 162. 80. III. Then he places the paten with the bread on the corporal. After the prayer over the offerings has been said by the principal celebrant, the concelebrants approach the altar and stand around it, but in such a way that they do not obstruct the execution of the rites and that the sacred action may be seen clearly by the faithful. When several are to be named, this is done with the collective formula et Episcopo nostro N. eiusque Episcopis adiutoribus (N., our Bishop and his assistant Bishops). The meaning of the sign demands that the material for the Eucharistic celebration truly have the appearance of food. Amen. Moreover, this broader view allows us to see how the Holy Spirit endows the People of God with a marvelous fidelity in preserving the unalterable deposit of faith, even amid a very great variety of prayers and rites. Finally, the purpose of pursuing inculturation is not in any way the creation of new families of rites, but aims rather at meeting the needs of a particular culture in such a way that adaptations introduced either in the Missal or in combination with other liturgical books are not at variance with the distinctive character of the Roman Rite. [67] Cf. In accord with the norms established by decree of the Sacred Congregation of Rites in Cum, nostra tate (January 27, 1966), this edition of the General Instruction of The Roman Missal is declared to be the vernacular typical edition of the Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani, editio typica tertia in the dioceses of the United States of America, and is published by authority of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Final doxology: By which the glorification of God is expressed and which is confirmed and concluded by the peoples acclamation, Amen. When the Alleluia is begun, all rise, except for a Bishop, who puts incense into the thurible without saying anything and blesses the deacon or, if there is no deacon, the concelebrant who is to proclaim the Gospel. The use of such readings is not to be insisted upon, unless a pastoral reason suggests it. After the greeting of the people, the priest, the deacon, or a lay minister may very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. 302, 305. 226. 261. 231. 838 3. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. It is permitted to mention Coadjutor and Auxiliary Bishops in the Eucharistic Prayer, but not other Bishops who happen to be present. If several deacons are present, one of them may place incense in the thurible for the consecration and incense the host and the chalice as they are shown to the people. The priest kisses the book, saying quietly, Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. They are prohibited on Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter, on solemnities, on the days within the Octave of Easter, on the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), on Ash Wednesday, and during Holy Week, taking due account of the norms given in the ritual books or in the Masses themselves. After the prayer In spiritu humilitatis (Lord God, we ask you to receive us) or after the incensation, the priest washes his hands standing at the side of the altar and, as the minister pours the water, says quietly, Lava me, Domine (Lord, wash away my iniquity). [124] Cf. 177. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. xYK$771 `ggra3MH!5Sce{*Iw|AaxPRQP_Axpy:VF'~=4SB(5 Once the prayer after Communion has been said, the deacon makes brief announcements to the people, if indeed any need to be made, unless the priest prefers to do this himself. 239. Those who, in some places, meet the faithful at the church entrance, lead them to appropriate places, and direct processions. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 122-123. The verse, however, is sung either by the choir or by the cantor. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Eucharisticum mysterium, On the worship of the Eucharist, 25 May 1967. no. no. The priest then washes his hands at the side of the altar, a rite that is an expression of his desire for interior purification. The Roman Pontifical: Order of the Dedication of a Church and an Altar, editio typica, 1984, Chapter 4, no. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 74). 10; cf. The deacon or another suitable minister goes to the sacristy and obtains the veiled cross. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. . 1. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. [93] Cf. The action of the fraction or breaking of bread, which gave its name to the Eucharist in apostolic times, will bring out more clearly the force and importance of the sign of unity of all in the one bread, and of the sign of charity by the fact that the one bread is distributed among the brothers and sisters. nos. If, however, only one acolyte is present, he should perform the more important duties while the rest are to be distributed among several ministers. The principal celebrant normally consumes the Blood of the Lord standing at the middle of the altar. 48. no. Directories or pastoral instructions that the Conferences of Bishops judge useful may, with the prior recognitio of the Apostolic See, be included in The Roman Missal at an appropriate place. In the absence of an instituted acolyte, lay ministers may be deputed to serve at the altar and assist the priest and the deacon; they may carry the cross, the candles, the thurible, the bread, the wine, and the water, and they may also be deputed to distribute Holy Communion as extraordinary ministers. The people, however, stand and give expression to their prayer either by an invocation said together after each intention or by praying in silence. 50: AAS 90 (1998), p. 745. 0000010107 00000 n 14, 19, 26, 28, 30. [34] Cf. endobj 265. 309. Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction Inestimabile donum, 3 April, 1980, no. After the consecration when the priest has said, Mysterium fidei (Let us proclaim the mystery of faith), the people sing or say an acclamation using one of the prescribed formulas. On the weekdays in Ordinary Time, however, besides the orations from the previous Sunday, orations from another Sunday in Ordinary Time may be used, or one of the prayers for various needs provided in the Missal. Care should, however, be taken that, when choosing scriptural passages, parts of Sacred Scripture are not permanently excluded. Then the priest bows profoundly and says the Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart) and, afterwards, reads the Gospel. Ex 12:1-8, 11-14. Then, with hands joined, he bows profoundly before the altar and quietly says, Munda cor meum (Almighty God, cleanse my heart). Then the priest says the prayer which is customarily known as the collect and through which the character of the celebration is expressed. Otherwise the priest himself says it after he has received Communion and before he distributes Communion to the faithful. 134. In the arranging and choosing of the variable parts of the Mass for the Dead, especially the Funeral Mass (e.g., orations, readings, Prayer of the Faithful), pastoral considerations bearing upon the deceased, the family, and those attending should rightly be taken into account. 0000001951 00000 n 14 0 obj Consequently, the Church constantly seeks the noble assistance of the arts and admits the artistic expressions of all peoples and regions. A Mass for the Dead may be celebrated on receiving the news of a death, for the final burial, or the first anniversary, even on days within the Octave of Christmas, on obligatory memorials, and on weekdays, except for Ash Wednesday or weekdays during Holy Week. Thus, images of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Saints, in accordance with the Churchs most ancient tradition, should be displayed for veneration by the faithful in sacred buildings[133] and should be arranged so as to usher the faithful toward the mysteries of faith celebrated there. endobj [92] Cf. To you will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving, and I will call upon the name of the LORD. 7 0 obj 171. In addition, the Lectionary has a special selection of texts from Sacred Scripture for Ritual Masses into which certain Sacraments or Sacramentals are incorporated, or for Masses that are celebrated for certain needs. nos. Then, as appropriate, a few moments of silence may be observed. On Sundays, on the weekdays of the Advent, Christmas, Lenten, and Easter Seasons, on feasts, and on obligatory memorials: If Mass is celebrated with a congregation, the priest should follow the calendar of the church where he is celebrating; If Mass is celebrated with the participation of one minister only, the priest may choose either the calendar of the church or his own proper calendar. 3: AAS 72 (1980), pp. The prayer over the offerings, however, and the prayer after Communion, unless they are proper, may be taken either from the Common or from the weekdays of the current Season. 173. In the absence also of other ministers, their proper parts may be entrusted to other suitable members of the faithful; otherwise, they are carried out by some of the concelebrants. 35). 47. 55. As a rule, the series of intentions is to be. 116. The communicant responds, Amen, receives the Sacrament in the mouth from the priest, and then withdraws. The purification of the chalice is done with water alone or with wine and water, which is then drunk by whoever does the purification. Certain specific features to be observed in a concelebrated Mass are noted in their proper place (cf. [37] Cf. The main part of the Liturgy of the Word is made up of the readings from Sacred Scripture together with the chants occurring between them. [95] It may, however, also be celebrated without singing and with only one minister. In any Mass the orations proper to that Mass are used, unless otherwise noted. The lector is instituted to proclaim the readings from Sacred Scripture, with the exception of the Gospel. 38). 6: AAS 89 (1997), p. 869. Besides violet, white or black vestments may be worn at funeral services and at other Offices and Masses for the Dead in the dioceses of the United States of America. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. 103. Gold- or silver-colored vestments may be worn on more solemn occasions in the dioceses of the United States of America. The rubrics then make a mention of the liturgical decoration. In the vesting room or other suitable place, the concelebrants put on the sacred vestments they customarily wear when celebrating Mass individually. Among Masses of this kind are included Ritual Masses, Masses for Various Needs, Masses for Various Circumstances, and Votive Masses. At the request of His Excellency, the Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory, Bishop of Belleville, President of the Conference of Bishops of the United States of America, in a letter of November 13, 2002, and in virtue of the faculties granted to this Congregation by the Supreme Pontiff JOHN PAUL II, we gladly confirm and approve the English translation of the Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani, excerpted from the third typical edition of the same Missal, as in the attached copy. Masses and Prayers for Various Circumstances and Masses for the Dead, I. 342. <<4EE636401785964CBFDE04C0392AF293>]>> [67], 70. But it is not at all appropriate that several persons divide a single element of the celebration among themselves, e.g., that the same reading be proclaimed by two lectors, one after the other, except as far as the Passion of the Lord is concerned. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. ii43/ErOg[="J"LF#=hto`LcT[r7tqekUjA*/PB The chair of the priest celebrant must signify his office of presiding over the gathering and of directing the prayer. a proclamation in which the Body and Blood of Christ are made present by the power of the Holy Spirit and the people are joined to Christ in offering . Any appearance of a throne, however, is to be avoided. 327. 767 , [64] Cf. It is for the priest celebrant to direct this prayer from the chair. [40] For in the Mass the table both of Gods word and of Christs Body is prepared, from which the faithful may be instructed and refreshed. also Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. 198-207; Codex Iuris Canonici, cann. 3, 28; Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. Throughout the ages, the Roman Rite has not only preserved the liturgical usages that arose in the city of Rome, but has also in a deep, organic, and harmonious way incorporated into itself certain other usages derived from the customs and culture of different peoples and of various particular Churches of both West and East, so that in this way, the Roman Rite has acquired a certain supraregional character. The priest incenses the book, if incense is used (cf. Council of Trent, session 13, Decretum de ss. The Collect When this hymn is concluded, the Priest, says: Let us pray. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid; you have loosed my bonds. 33. If, however, another liturgical action follows the Mass, the concluding rites, that is, the greeting, the blessing, and the dismissal, are omitted. The priest then venerates the book with a kiss, saying quietly the Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel). Then the priest, extending his hands, greets the people, saying, Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you).