It is sung by all while standing and is led by the choir or a cantor, being repeated if this is appropriate. [29] Cf. 2104 36
It is appropriate that the vestments to be worn by priests and deacons, as well as those garments to be worn by lay ministers, be blessed according to the rite described in the Roman Ritual[137] before they are put into liturgical use. 42. Otherwise all who pass before the Most Blessed Sacrament genuflect, unless they are moving in procession. 240. Thus it is appropriate, insofar as possible, that the acolyte occupy a place from which he can conveniently carry out his ministry either at the chair or at the altar. If he wishes, the priest may remain at the altar; in this case, the Missal is likewise prepared there. [76] All, therefore, whether they are ordained ministers or lay Christian faithful, in fulfilling their office or their duty, should carry out solely but completely that which pertains to them. The homily is usually given by the principal celebrant or by one of the concelebrants. 9: AAS 66 (1974), pp. 112. In texts that are to be spoken in a loud and clear voice, whether by the priest or the deacon, or by the lector, or by all, the tone of voice should correspond to the genre of the text itself, that is, depending upon whether it is a reading, a prayer, a commentary, an acclamation, or a sung text; the tone should also be suited to the form of celebration and to the solemnity of the gathering. 0000001376 00000 n
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. [45] Cf. 0000012632 00000 n
"The altar may be decorated with flowers with a moderation that accords withthe character of this day" (EM, no. The Traditional Latin Mass (TLM), practiced in one form or another for over 1500 years by an ever-increasing number of peoples and nations and in possession of a . Whenever a fragment of the host adheres to his fingers, especially after the fraction or the Communion of the faithful, the priest is to wipe his fingers over the paten or, if necessary, wash them. 11; Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests, Presbyterorum ordinis, nos. He then venerates the book with a kiss, saying privately, Per evangelica dicta (May the words of the Gospel), and returns to the priests side. If, however, their number is great, seats should be arranged in another part of the church, but near the altar. [125] Cf. On memorials of Saints, the collect proper to the day is used or, if none is available, one from an appropriate Common. Eucharistic Prayer IV has an invariable Preface and gives a fuller summary of salvation history. 6: AAS 89 (1997), p. 869. Lk 22:18), natural, and unadulterated, that is, without admixture of extraneous substances. 0000005387 00000 n
During the procession to the altar, the Entrance chant takes place (cf. The evening Mass and ceremonies of Holy Thursday commemorate the institution of the Sacrament of the Holy . Violet or purple is used in Advent and Lent. [27] Cf. All other things being equal, Gregorian chant holds pride of place because it is proper to the Roman Liturgy. 32. : Martes 21 VII semana. Eucharistic Prayer III may be said with any Preface. 26. [70] Cf. Next, he hands the priest the paten with the bread to be consecrated, pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying quietly, Per huius aquae (By the mystery of this water), and after this presents the chalice to the priest. 2, 4, 5. 364. 126. The Alleluia is sung in every season other than Lent. Then the priest, standing, makes with the minister the sign of the Cross as the priest says, In nomine Patris (In the name of the Father). [164] Cf. 7). no. [126] Cf. no. The priest blesses him, saying, Dominus sit in corde tuo (The Lord be in your heart). Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. 0000015939 00000 n
In addition, microphones that may be needed to amplify the priests voice should be arranged discreetly. 376. To fulfill this function correctly, it is necessary that the psalmist have the ability for singing and a facility in correct pronunciation and diction. <>
As in the case of the building of churches, so also regarding all sacred furnishings the Church admits the artistic style of each region and accepts those adaptations that are in keeping with the culture and traditions of each people, provided that all fit the purpose for which the sacred furnishings are intended.[135]. [87] What is said about the choir also applies, in accordance with the relevant norms, to other musicians, especially the organist. It is appropriate that actions and processions of this sort be carried out with decorum while the chants proper to them occur, in keeping with the norms prescribed for each. 291. Then the priest invites those present to take part in the Act of Penitence, which, after a brief pause for silence, the entire community carries out through a formula of general confession. At the altar the priest accepts the paten with the bread. Do this in memory of me. Accordingly, the Church has arranged the entire celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist in parts corresponding to precisely these words and actions of Christ: At the Preparation of the Gifts, the bread and the wine with water are brought to the altar, the same elements that Christ took into his hands. 107), the distribution of Holy Communion under both kinds (cf. 123, 129; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction Inter Oecumenici, On the orderly carrying out of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 26 September 1964, no. endobj
A totally new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. 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. 288, 302. 134. Sacramentarium Veronense, L. C. Mohlberg et al., editors (3rd edition, Rome, 1978), section I, no. 382. The verses are taken from the Lectionary or the Gradual. [60] Cf. 16: AAS 81 (1989), p. 912; Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994, nos. Mass should not be celebrated without a minister or at least one of the faithful, except for a just and reasonable cause. 328. Jesus celebrated the dinner as a Passover feast. The intentions announced should be sober, be composed freely but prudently, and be succinct, and they should express the prayer of the entire community. Even though the faithful no longer bring from their own possessions the bread and wine intended for the liturgy as in the past, nevertheless the rite of carrying up the offerings still retains its force and its spiritual significance. If, however, the continuous reading during the week is interrupted by the occurrence of some solemnity or feast, or some particular celebration, then the priest, taking into consideration the entire weeks scheme of readings, is allowed either to combine parts omitted with other readings or to decide which readings are to be preferred over others. The psalmists role is to sing the Psalm or other biblical canticle that comes between the readings. 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. On weekdays in Ordinary Time when there is an optional memorial or the Office is of the weekday, it is permissible to use any Mass or oration for various circumstances, though not from the Ritual Masses. 362); The form of the gesture of peace (cf. The priest then invites the people to pray, saying, with hands joined, Oremus (Let us pray). To the same end, he should also be vigilant that the dignity of these celebrations be enhanced. The Mass on Holy Thursday is commonly known as the Feast of the Lord's Supper. [31] Cf. The priest then washes his hands at the side of the altar, a rite that is an expression of his desire for interior purification. With the people he adds, Domine, non sum dignus (Lord, I am not worthy). 252. no. Where, however, a sign of this kind is not in harmony with the traditions or the culture of some region, it is for the Conference of Bishops to establish some other sign in its place, with the consent of the Apostolic See. nos. [123], 313. [36] Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction, Varietates legitimate, 25 January 1994: AAS 87 (1995), pp. Given at the General Secretariat of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C., on March 19, 2003, the Feast of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This is a template for planning a Roman Catholic Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper, in the Ordinary Form. The priest may incense the gifts placed upon the altar and then incense the cross and the altar itself, so as to signify the Churchs offering and prayer rising like incense in the sight of God. When he reaches the altar, if he is carrying the Book of the Gospels, he omits the sign of reverence and goes up to the altar. The Preface brings to light the conferral of the priestly power accomplished through the laying on of hands; and, by listing the various duties, it describes that power, which is the continuation of the power of Christ the High Priest of the New Testament. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. The altar may be decorated with flowers (Holy Thursday, 5). It is fitting that the beauty and nobility of each vestment derive not from abundance of overly lavish ornamentation, but rather from the material that is used and from the design. Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, General Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours, editio typica, 11 April 1971, editio typica altera, 7 April 1985, nos. 53. 146. PDF Mass of the Lord's Supper Holy Thursday Mass - Ingham Region Catholic 157. [93] Cf. When the distribution of Communion is finished, the priest himself immediately and completely consumes at the altar any consecrated wine that happens to remain; as for any consecrated hosts that are left, he either consumes them at the altar or carries them to the place designated for the reservation of the Eucharist. For priests are ministers of Christs Gospel for all. 50: AAS 90 (1998), p. 745. 80. It is also up to the priest, in the exercise of his office of presiding over the gathered assembly, to offer certain explanations that are foreseen in the rite itself. The purpose of a variety in the color of the sacred vestments is to give effective expression even outwardly to the specific character of the mysteries of faith being celebrated and to a sense of Christian lifes passage through the course of the liturgical year. 340. 117-119. The rubrics for this section begin immediately with the first form of the Showing of the Holy Cross. no. [73] Cf. During the Eucharistic Prayer, the deacon stands near the priest but slightly behind him, so that when needed he may assist the priest with the chalice or the Missal. He himself begins it with a brief introduction, by which he invites the faithful to pray, and likewise he concludes it with a prayer. The rubrics then make a mention of the liturgical decoration. In the rubrics and in the norms that follow, words such as say and proclaim are to be understood of both singing and reciting, according to the principles just stated above. Priest's Words are in blue color. It is always permissible, however, to use the collect alone from these Masses. This teaching, which is concisely expressed in the statement already contained in the ancient Sacramentary commonly known as the LeonineAs often as the commemoration of this sacrifice is celebrated, the work of our redemption is carried out[3]is aptly and accurately developed in the Eucharistic Prayers. [54] Cf. CHAPTER I The Importance and Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration, 16.