212. He also assists the Priest in receiving the peoples gifts. The people reply, We lift them up to the Lord. As a general rule, from the epiclesis until the elevation of the chalice the deacon remains kneeling. The Eucharistic sacrifice of the Mass is the action of Christ (General Instruction of the Roman Missal [GIRM], no. III. 174. If at any celebration of Mass a Deacon is present, he should exercise his function. In the liturgy, rubrics are instructions or directions on how to celebrate the liturgy, and each of its parts. The deacon: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCBs) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. However, the concelebrants may remain in their places and take the Body of Christ from the paten held for them by the principal celebrant or held by one or more of the concele-brants passing in front of them, or they may do so by handing the paten one to another, and so to the last of them. Mass at Which onlyOne Minister Participates. 41. The bishop removes the miter after the crosier has been handed away. After this, the Priest may return to the chair. When the distribution of Communion is over, 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. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction, Eucharisticum mysterium, May 25, 1967, no. He then takes the chalice and other vessels to the side table, where he cleanses them and arranges them in the usual way; the priest returns to the chair. If, however, there is no Offertory Chant and the organ is not played, in the presentation of the bread and wine the Priest may say the formulas of blessing aloud and the people acclaim, Blessed be God for ever. 305, 308. At the end the people acclaim, Amen. I. 166. 136. 162. 253. nos. After the priest, in virtue of the sacred ordination he has received, the deacon has first place among those who minister in the celebration of the Eucharist. 147. 226. 137. 145. 130. a) next to the Priests chair: the Missal and, if appropriate, a hymnal; c) on the credence table: the chalice, corporal, purificator, and, if appropriate, the pall; the paten and, if needed, ciboria; bread for the Communion of the Priest who presides, the Deacon, the ministers, and the people; cruets containing the wine and the water, unless all of these are presented by the faithful in the procession at the Offertory; the vessel of water to be blessed, if the sprinkling of holy water takes place; the Communion-plate for the Communion of the faithful; and whatever is needed for the washing of hands. 57; Code of Canon Law, can. At the very end, the Priest, with hands extended, concludes the petitions with a prayer. 279. 169. 2023 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The consecrated host may be received either on the tongue or in the hand, at the discretion of each communicant. 177). If, however, he is not carrying the Book of the Gospels, he makes a profound bow to the altar with the Priest in the customary way and with him venerates the altar with a kiss. Concelebration, by which the unity of the Priesthood, of the Sacrifice, and also of the whole People of God is appropriately expressed, is prescribed by the rite itself for the Ordination of a Bishop and of Priests, at the Blessing of an Abbot, and at the Chrism Mass. The functions that the acolyte may carry out are of various kinds and several may occur at the same moment. If, however, another liturgical action follows the Mass, the Concluding Rites, that is, the Greeting, the Blessing, and the Dismissal, are omitted. After the Priest has said the prayer for the Rite of Peace and the greeting The peace of the Lord be with you always and the people have replied, And with your spirit, the Deacon, if appropriate, says the invitation to the Sign of Peace. Carrying the Book of the Gospels slightly elevated, the Deacon precedes the Priest as he approaches the altar or else walks at the Priests side. 299), an ambo for proclaiming God's Word (309), and a presidential chair used by the priest at certain points during the celebration (no. Hence, it is desirable that these duties be suitably distributed among several acolytes. 152. 207. N:\POWR\ACTIVE PROJECTS\Mass with the Bishop\Confirmation Packet\MWB Packet\Guidelines for MWB Page 4 25) Orate Fratres: The assembly shall be instructed to follow the rubrics of the Roman Missal during the Orate Fratres. 168. Then the Priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer. The Preparation of the Gifts (cf. 202. 85, 243). 1728. Ministers carrying the processional cross or candles bow their heads instead of genuflecting. The Penitential Act follows. At low Mass celebrated by any bishop, four candles are usually lighted, although the "Caeremoniale Episcoporum" (I, cap. The Priest himself or some other minister may also very briefly introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day. After this, the Priest, with hands extended, continues the Preface. 195. xxix, n. 4) prescribes this number only for the more . Benedict XV, Apostolic Constitution, Incruentum altaris sacrificium, August 10, 1915: Acta Apostolicae Sedis 7 (1915), pp. 197. 74). 119-186. 42; Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. The norms make it clear that he is at the service of the liturgy in order that a solemn celebration be carried out with grace, simplicity and order. Then a few moments of silence may be observed, if appropriate, so that all may meditate on what they have heard. the offerings; b) the parts For when the hour had come and In a similar way with The Priest may, very briefly, introduce the faithful to the Liturgy of the Word. In addition, the Priest bows slightly as he pronounces the words of the Lord at the Consecration. As for other Eucharistic Prayers approved by the Apostolic See, the norms laid down for each one are to be observed. He is preceded by a thurifer carrying a smoking thurible and by ministers with lighted candles. PDF version. 184). On arriving at the altar, the concelebrants and the principal celebrant, after making a profound bow, venerate the altar with a kiss, then go to their designated seats. However, this must be done at different times or in distinct sacred places.[101]. The Deacon exercises his ministry near the altar, assisting whenever necessary with the chalice and the Missal. If he wishes, the Priest may remain at the altar; in which case, the Missal is also prepared there. A concelebrated Mass, whatever its form, is arranged in accordance with the norms commonly in force (cf. 244. Sacred pastors should take care to ensure that the faithful who participate in the rite or are present at it, are made aware by the most suitable means possible of the Catholic teaching on the form of Holy Communion as laid down by the Ecumenical Council of Trent. Moreover, among those Masses celebrated by some communities, a particular place belongs to the Conventual Mass, which is a part of the daily Office, or the community Mass. 274). When the distribution is completed, the deacon immediately and reverently consumes at the altar all of the Blood of Christ which remains; he may be assisted, if needs dictate, by other deacons and priests (no. no. He consumes a little of the Blood of Christ and hands the chalice to the Deacon or a concelebrant. . If incense is used, the deacon assists the priest with the incensation of the gifts, the cross and the altar; afterward he, or the acolyte, incenses the priest and the people (no. When the Deacon is assisting the Bishop, he carries the book to him to be kissed, or else kisses it himself, saying quietly the formula Per evangelica dicta (Through the words of the Gospel). They genuflect, partake of the Blood of Christ, wipe the rim of the chalice, and return to their seats. The Priest accepts the paten with the bread at the altar, holds it slightly raised above the altar with both hands and says quietly, Benedictus es, Domine (Blessed are you, Lord God). 122. On the altar itself may be placed a Book of the Gospels distinct from the book of other readings, unless it is carried in the Entrance Procession. the Gospels. 86). 221. After this, the Kyrie is sung or said, in accordance with the rubrics (cf. 215. 109), and with other assisting ministers (no. 204. 283. Then the Priest, standing, makes with the minister the Sign of the Cross as the Priest says, In the name of the Father, etc. 132. Chapters V (nos. Immediately after the blessing, with hands joined, the priest adds, Ite, missa est (The Mass is ended, go in peace), and all answer, Deo gratias (Thanks be to God). 345); Incense may be used optionally in any form of Mass: b) at the beginning of Mass, to incense the cross and the altar; c) at the procession before the Gospel and the proclamation of the 278. If there is to be a Second Reading before the Gospel, the reader proclaims it from the ambo. 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. Ps 141 [140]:2, Rev 8:3). After the priest introduces the Universal Prayer, the deacon announces the intentions from the ambo or another suitable place (no. 310). Then the Priest, extending his hands, greets the people, saying, The Lord be with you. In the local Church, first place should certainly be given, because of its significance, to the Mass at which the Bishop presides, surrounded by his Presbyterate, Deacons, and lay ministers, and in which the holy People of God participate fully and actively, for it is there that the principal manifestation of the Church is found. 68) with everyone standing. 5; Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction, Eucharisticum mysterium, May 25, 1967, no. 139-146) is carried out by the principal celebrant, while the other concelebrants remain at their places. It is appropriate that the intercessions May he make of us an eternal offering to you, and May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation, and To our departed brothers and sisters be assigned to one or other of the concelebrants, who pronounces them alone, with hands extended, and in a loud voice. He assists the priest in receiving the people's gifts in a suitable place. In the parts from Therefore, O Lord, we pray to the end of Look, O Lord, upon the Sacrifice, all the concelebrants pronounce everything together and became man); in the Roman Canon at the Supplices te rogamus (In humble prayer we ask you, almighty God). Care is to be taken that whatever may remain of the Blood of Christ after the distribution of Communion is consumed immediately and completely at the altar. When the Entrance takes place with a procession, the following are also to be prepared: a Book of the Gospels; on Sundays and festive days, a thurible and incense boat, if incense is being used; the cross to be carried in procession; and candlesticks with lighted candles. 140. 270. 224. [104] Cf. zuchetto. [94] Cf. Sacred Congregation of Rites, Instruction, Eucharisticum mysterium, May 25, 1967, no. 203. If incense is being used, he puts some incense into the thurible at the ambo, blesses it, and, bowing profoundly, says the prayer Munda cor meum (Cleanse my heart). When the Universal Prayer is over, all sit, and the Offertory Chant begins (cf. In the parts from Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you to the end of Look, we pray upon the oblation, all the concelebrants pronounce everything together as follows: a) the part Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you with hands extended toward the offerings; b) the parts For on the night he was betrayed and In a similar way with iv, . [93] For it is preferable that Priests who are present at a celebration of the Eucharist, unless excused for a just reason, should usually exercise the function proper to their Order and hence take part as concelebrants, wearing sacred vestments. 170. Everything else until the end of Mass is done by the principal celebrant in the usual way (cf. During the procession to the altar, the Entrance Chant takes place (cf. 167. No one is ever to join a concelebration or to be admitted as a concelebrant once the Mass has already begun. The Priest incenses the offerings with three swings of the thurible or by making the Sign of the Cross over the offerings with the thurible before going on to incense the cross and the altar. The chalice is always wiped either by the one who drinks from it or by the one who presents it. 287. 148. 32: Acta Apostolicae Sedis 59 (1967), p. 558. The Priest may give the Sign of Peace to the ministers but always remains within the sanctuary, so that the celebration is not disrupted. Every Priest, however, is allowed to celebrate the Eucharist individually, though not at the same time as a concelebration is taking place in the same church or oratory. 88). He is preceded by the lay ministers, who may carry the thurible and the candles. 91, 92) in which the faithful are nourished from the table of God's Word and of Christ's Body (no. In the Dioceses of the United States of America, for a good reason, on special occasions (for example, in the case of a funeral, a wedding, or when civic leaders are present), the Priest may offer the Sign of Peace to a small number of the faithful near the sanctuary. The Per quem haec omnia (Through whom you continue) is said by the principal celebrant alone. 260. 288) with a freestanding altar (no. The rubrics are spelled out in the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, but not all celebrants have found or taken the time to read them carefully. 231. 236. the offerings; b) the parts At the time he was betrayed and In a similar way with 1).The General Instruction of the Roman Missal seems to encourage priests to concelebrate at both the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Lord's . 191. b) A bow of the body, that is to say, a profound bow, is made to the altar; during the prayers Munda cor meum (Cleanse my heart) and In spiritu humilitatis (With humble spirit); in the Creed at the words et incarnatus est (and by the Holy Spirit . 274). Finally, if incense is used, he assists the priest in putting some in the censer and incensing the cross and the altar (no. All who wear an alb should use a cincture and an amice unless, due to the form of the alb, they are not needed. The text must be faithful to the translation in the Roman Missal. Having bowed to the altar, he then takes up the Book of the Gospels which was placed on it and proceeds to the ambo, carrying the book slightly elevated. The Mass is the "sacrament of unity" (nos. If incense is being used, before the procession begins, the Priest puts some into the thurible and blesses it with the Sign of the Cross without saying anything. Bishop Sheen's reflections on what is now known as the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is one of his most dynamic and eloquent books. Then he proclaims the Gospel and at the end pronounces the acclamation The Gospel of the Lord, to which all reply, Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. The concelebrants approach the altar one by one, genuflect, and take a particle, intinct it partly into the chalice, and, holding a purificator under their mouth, consume the intincted particle. Hence, it is desirable that all the Priests who are not obliged to celebrate individually for the pastoral benefit of the faithful concelebrate in so far as possible at the conventual or community Mass. [95] Cf. The Priest venerates the altar as usual with a kiss and, after making a profound bow with the minister, withdraws. 229. 184. Any of the faithful who wish to receive Holy Communion under the species of bread alone should be given Communion in this form. 194. the corporal. Though this is used to wash the bishop's hands just before he vests. Then, together with the Priest, the Deacon venerates the altar with a kiss, makes a profound bow, and withdraws in a manner similar to the Entrance Procession. Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session XXI, Doctrina de communione sub utraque specie et parvulorum, July 16, 1562, chapter 2: Denz-Schn, no. 233. However, on Holy Thursday, and for the Mass of the Easter Vigil, it is not permitted to celebrate Mass individually. [94] It may, however, take place even without singing and with only one minister. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. 144. 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. The people reply, Amen. It is a praiseworthy practice for the parts that are to be said by all the concelebrants together and for which musical notation is provided in the Missal to be sung. Moreover, the Deacon consumes at the altar all that remains of the Precious Blood, assisted, if the case requires, by some of the concele-brants. 196. 201. Upon arriving at the altar, if he is carrying the Book of the Gospels, the deacon omits the reverence and goes up to the altar. 126. When the Prayer after Communion is concluded, brief announcements should be made to the people, if there are any. July 5, 2023. After communion, the deacon returns to the altar with the priest and collects any remaining fragments. as follows: a) the part Therefore, O Lord, we pray with hands extended toward It is appropriate that the intercessions for the living, Remember, Lord, your Church, and for the dead, Remember also our brothers and sisters, be assigned to one or other of the concelebrants, who pronounces them alone, with hands extended, and in a loud voice. The concelebrants, however, may partake of the Blood of the Lord while remaining in their places and drinking from the chalice presented to them by the Deacon or by one of the concelebrants, or even passed from one to the other. Before Mass, the necessary vessels are prepared either at the credence table or on the right hand side of the altar. The assembly stands . After the commingling, the Priest quietly says either the prayer Domine Iesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God) or the prayer Perceptio Corporis et Sanguinis tui (May the receiving of your Body and Blood). 165. Then, while he says the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) with the minister, the Priest breaks the host over the paten. 232. When he is present at the celebration of the Eucharist, a Deacon should exercise his ministry, wearing sacred vestments.