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. no. The Priest may give the Sign of Peace to the ministers but always remains within the sanctuary, so that the celebration is not disrupted. However, in a concelebration where a Priest presides, the concelebrant who in the absence of a Deacon proclaims the Gospel neither requests nor receives the blessing of the principal celebrant. 242. The Priest then calls upon the people to pray, saying, with hands joined, Let us pray. 255. Proper adaptations for the United States were confirmed on July 24, 2010 (Prot. The bread and wine for the Eucharist are carried to the Celebrant, who places them on the altar, while other gifts are put in another suitable place (cf. If a host or any particle should fall, it is to be picked up reverently; and if any of the Precious Blood is spilled, the area where the spill occurred should be washed with water, and this water should then be poured into the sacrarium in the sacristy. 225. After the Collect, all sit. Upon reaching the altar, however, the acolyte places the cross upright near the altar so that it may serve as the altar cross; otherwise, he puts it away in a dignified place. another extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, or by one of the faithful who, in a case of necessity, has been entrusted with this duty for a single occasion; b) whatever may remain of the Blood of Christ is consumed at the altar by the Priest or the Deacon or the duly instituted acolyte who ministered the chalice. 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 Showing 1 to 3 of 7 entries. Furthermore, it is desirable that an acolyte, a reader, and a cantor should usually be there to assist the Priest Celebrant. In that case, the reader walks in front of the Priest but otherwise walks along with the other ministers. The functions that the acolyte may carry out are of various kinds and several may occur at the same moment. 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). 193. The Mass is the "sacrament of unity" (nos. He is needed to "prepare and direct the celebration in close cooperation with the bishop and . Likewise, on the altar or close to it, there is to be a cross adorned with a figure of Christ crucified. When the Entrance Chant is concluded, with everybody standing, the Priest and faithful sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross. Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship, Instruction, Inaestimabile donum, April 3, 1980, no. [96] In case of necessity, the Priest may depute suitable faithful for this single occasion.[97]. He is preceded by a thurifer carrying a smoking thurible and by ministers with lighted candles. 281. 62-64). of religious. . Two swings of the thurible are used to incense relics and images of the Saints exposed for public veneration; this should be done, however, only at the beginning of the celebration, following the incensation of the altar. 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. hands extended. After reverencing the altar: Miter and crosier is handed off to server or master of ceremony. As for other Eucharistic Prayers approved by the Apostolic See, the norms laid down for each one are to be observed. In the distribution of Communion the Priest may be assisted by other Priests who happen to be present. Indeed, the rite described below foresees an even greater number of ministers. .". The readings should, in so far as possible, be proclaimed from the ambo or a lectern. Not in Library. When the Bishop is the principal celebrant at mass, his mitre and crozier should be held at the appropriate times by the mitre bearer and crozier bearer, appropriately vested in cassock and surplice and wearing a vimpa.. Then the Priest, with hands joined, says quietly the prayer for Communion, either Domine Iesu Christe, Fili Dei vivi (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God) or Perceptio Corporis et Sanguinis tui (May the receiving of your Body and Blood). The concelebrants put on in the vesting room, or other suitable place, the sacred vestments they customarily wear when celebrating Mass individually. In the parts from Make holy, therefore, these gifts to the end of Humbly we pray, all the concelebrants pronounce everything together as follows: a) the part Make holy, therefore, these gifts, with hands extended toward Then, with hands joined, he bows profoundly before the altar and quietly says the prayer Munda cor meum (Cleanse my heart). . 185. 53). (If, however, the tabernacle is located in the sanctuary, all the ministers genuflect to it only when they first approach the altar and when they leave the sanctuary, but not during the celebration of Mass itself.). 271. [105] Cf. 47: Acta Apostolicae Sedis 59 (1967), p. 565. 244. e) a Priest who concelebrates with the Bishop or his delegate at a Synod or pastoral visitation, or concelebrates on the occasion of a gathering of Priests, may celebrate Mass again for the benefit of the faithful. Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. Thus it is appropriate that, in so far as possible, the acolyte should occupy a place from which he can easily carry out his ministry either at the chair or at the altar. 199. 183). Leading us through the several phases of the . However, care should be taken lest beyond what is needed of the Blood of Christ remains to be consumed at the end of the celebration. Nevertheless, it is also permitted to leave vessels needing to be purified, especially if there are several, on a corporal, suitably covered, either on the altar or on the credence table, and to purify them immediately after Mass, after the Dismissal of the people. 40, 115), with a cantor (no. After this, standing facing the altar, the Priest says quietly, Corpus Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Body of Christ keep me safe for eternal life), and reverently consumes the Body of Christ. Nevertheless, it is also permitted to leave vessels needing to be purified on a corporal, suitably covered, on the credence table, and to purify them immediately after Mass, following the Dismissal of the people. 263. The communicant replies, Amen, and receives the Sacrament either on the tongue or, where this is allowed, in the hand, the choice lying with the communicant. While the Sign of Peace is being given, it is permissible to say, The peace of the Lord be with you always, to which the reply is Amen. 27-54). In more solemn celebrations, as circumstances allow, the Bishop may impart a blessing to the people with the. At the words To us, also, your servants, who though sinners, of the Nobis quoque peccatoribus, all the concelebrants strike their breast. 1728. However, every effort should be made to insure the presence of lectors for the celebration of the Eucharistic liturgy. nos. Then the Priest, with hands extended, says the Collect, at the end of which the people acclaim, Amen. 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 . This document is offered as an aid for Deacons who assist a Priest or Bishop during the Celebration of the Eucharistic Liturgy. The Priest goes up to the altar and venerates it with a kiss. 238. For Communion under both kinds the following should be prepared: a) If Communion from the chalice is done by drinking directly from the chalice, a chalice of a sufficiently large size or several chalices are prepared. 155. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. 57; Code of Canon Law, can. 197. 174). The 1908 injunction against splitting the S ANCTUS and B ENEDICTUS caused confusion, as you can see by this 1909 article. 74). the Second Reading, when it is to be said, and the verse of the Alleluia or other chant. If, however, the tabernacle with the Most Blessed Sacrament is situated in the sanctuary, the Priest, the Deacon, and the other ministers genuflect when they approach the altar and when they depart from it, but not during the celebration of Mass itself. In the absence of a Deacon, a duly instituted acolyte carries the sacred vessels to the credence table and there purifies them, wipes them, and arranges them as usual. After the Prayer over the Offerings has been said by the principal 217. He then adds, The peace of the Lord be with you always, to which the minister replies, And with your spirit. 191. 299), an ambo for proclaiming God's Word (309), and a presidential chair used by the priest at certain points during the celebration (no. 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 94). the offerings; b) the parts For when the hour had come and In a similar way with The Diocesan Bishop is also given the faculty to permit Communion under both kinds whenever it may seem appropriate to the Priest to whom a community has been entrusted as its own shepherd, provided that the faithful have been well instructed and that there is no danger of profanation of the Sacrament or of the rites becoming difficult because of the large number of participants or for some other cause. After the introduction by the Priest, it is the Deacon himself who announces the intentions of the Universal Prayer, usually from the ambo. Russian invaders canceled mass events for the Russian Maritime Week in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol "for security reasons". If there is no singing at the Entrance or at Communion and the antiphons given in the Missal are not recited by the faithful, the reader may read them at an appropriate time (cf. 177. 143. 32: Acta Apostolicae Sedis 59 (1967), p. 558. The rubrics for the Mass give the priest sole authority of praying with elevated hands not the deacon nor the laity. 178. June 27, 2023 FEATURED. 1118-1121. The people reply, And with your spirit. 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. of a Deacon, by a Priest, or even by a duly instituted acolyte or 209. After the Lords Prayer is concluded, the Priest, with hands extended, says alone the embolism Libera nos (Deliver us, Lord). Then the Priest, with hands extended, says the Prayer over the Offerings. The Deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and replies, Amen. The communicant replies, Amen, receives the Sacrament in the mouth from the Priest, and then withdraws. 6: Acta Apostolicae Sedis 89 (1997), p. 869. Some General Norms forAll Forms of Mass, Veneration of the Altar and the Book of the Gospels. At the end, the reader pronounces the acclamation The word of the Lord, and all reply, Thanks be to God. When everything has been properly arranged, the procession moves as usual through the church to the altar. The rubrics assume that the celebration of Mass will take place in a church (no. In addition, all Priests belonging to the community who are obliged, as a matter of duty, to celebrate individually for the pastoral benefit of the faithful may also on the same day concelebrate at the conventual or community Mass. [99] If Communion is given under both kinds, in the absence of a Deacon, the acolyte administers the chalice to the communicants or holds the chalice if Communion is given by intinction. 11) and of God's people, in which the human race adores the Father, through Christ, in the Holy Spirit (no. nos. a) A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and of the Saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated. 241. From the Quam oblationem (Be pleased, O God, we pray) up to and including the Supplices (In humble prayer we ask you, almighty God), the Ecumenical Council of Trent, Session XXI, Doctrina de communione sub utraque specie et parvulorum, July 16, 1562, chapters 1-3: Denz-Schn, nos. July 5, 2023. 150. 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. It is for the Bishop, in accordance with the norm of law, to regulate the discipline for concelebration in all churches and oratories of his diocese. During the Entrance procession; "b. 83). For the sacred order of the diaconate has been held in high honor in the Church since the time of the Apostles.1 At Mass the deacon proclaims the Gospel reading, sometimes preaches God's Word, announces the intentions of the Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful), ministers to the priest, prepares the altar and serves the celebration of the sacrifice, distributes the Eucharist to the faithful, especially under the species of wine, and from time to time gives directions regarding the people's gestures and posture (no. If, however, the minister does not receive Communion, the Priest, after genuflecting, takes the host and, facing the altar, says quietly, Lord, I am not worthy, etc., and the Corpus Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Body of Christ keep me safe for eternal life), and consumes the Body of Christ. . 274. In the absence of a psalmist, the reader may also proclaim the Responsorial Psalm after the First Reading. 91). The Deacon reverently drinks at the altar all of the Blood of Christ that remains, assisted, if the case requires, by some of the concelebrants. They then return to their places as at the beginning of Mass. During the singing of the Alleluia or other chant, if incense is being used, the Deacon ministers to the Priest as he puts incense into the thurible. 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 180. The Priest venerates the altar as usual with a kiss and, after making a profound bow with the minister, withdraws. 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. 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. no. 112. Libraries near you: WorldCat. 26: Acta Apostolicae Sedis 59 (1967), p. 555; Instruction, Musicam sacram, March 5, 1967, nos. 183. 169. 187. If the concelebrants Communion is by intinction, the principal cele-brant partakes of the Body and Blood of the Lord in the usual way, but making sure that enough of the precious Blood remains in the chalice for the Communion of the concelebrants. 269. 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 . The bishop consulted with the Holy See which responded: "As regards the position of the celebrating priest at the altar during Holy Mass, it is true as Your Excellency indicates that the rubrics of the Roman Missal, and in particular the Institutio Generalis Missalis Romani, foresee that the priest will face the body of people in the nave while . Then he himself receives the Sign of Peace from the Priest and may offer it to those other ministers who are nearest to him. . The norm established for the Dioceses of the United States of America is that Holy Communion is to be received standing, unless an individual member of the faithful wishes to receive Communion while kneeling (Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Instruction, Redemptionis Sacramentum, March 25, 2004, no. In addition to those cases given in the ritual books, Communion under both kinds is permitted for: a) Priests who are not able to celebrate or concelebrate Mass; b) the Deacon and others who perform some duty at the Mass; c) members of communities at the Conventual Mass or the community Mass, along with seminarians, and all those engaged in a retreat or taking part in a spiritual or pastoral gathering. In Eucharistic Prayer IV, the part We give you praise, Father most holy up to and including the words he might sanctify creation to the full is pronounced by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. LOW MASS FOR A BISHOP Simple Form1 Preparations The preparations are as usual for a Low Mass with these exceptions: On the vesting table To the right of the vestments, place on 2 silver salvers2 the bishop's skullcap and pectoral cross. After placing the Book of the Gospels on it, along with the priest, he venerates the altar with a kiss. In this way the words can be more easily understood by the people. 124. no. 112-198), observing or adapting however what is set out below. In more solemn celebrations, if appropriate, the Bishop may impart a blessing to the people with the Book of On certain days and occasions this blessing, in accordance with the rubrics, is expanded and expressed by a Prayer over the People or another more solemn formula. Caeremoniale Episcoporum, editio typica, 1984, nos. It is appropriate that the intercessions Therefore, Lord, remember now and To all of us, your children be assigned to one or other of the concelebrants, who pronounces them alone, with hands extended, and in a loud voice. 128). 28). If he wishes, the Priest may remain at the altar; in which case, the Missal is also prepared there. 136. The minister says, The Blood of Christ, the communicant replies, Amen, and the minister hands over the chalice, which the communicant raises to his or her mouth. If Communion is consumed by drinking directly from the chalice, one of these procedures may be followed: a) The principal celebrant, standing at the middle of the altar, takes the chalice and says quietly, Sanguis Christi custodiat me in vitam aeternam (May the Blood of Christ keep me safe for eternal life). Before leaving the altar, the concelebrants make a profound bow to the altar. 66); d) guides the faithful people by giving appropriate instructions, and announces the intentions of the Universal Prayer; e) assists the Priest Celebrant in distributing Communion, and purifies and arranges the sacred vessels; f) carries out the duties of other ministers himself, if necessary, when none of them is present. 140. 299), an ambo for proclaiming God's Word (309), and a presidential chair used by the priest at certain points during the celebration (no. 203. At the end of the Eucharistic Prayer, the Priest takes the paten with the host and the chalice and elevates them both while pronouncing alone the doxology Through him. Next, with hands extended, he says the Lords Prayer itself together with the other concelebrants, who also pray with hands extended, and together with the people. He is preceded by the lay ministers, who may carry the thurible and the candles. 167. When he is present at the celebration of the Eucharist, a Deacon should exercise his ministry, wearing sacred vestments. Collect: The Roman Missal is needed for the Collect (opening prayer). If, however, Communion is given under both kinds, the rite prescribed in nos. 286. 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 Priest purifies the chalice at the credence table or at the altar. 218. 270. From the General Instruction ofthe Roman Missal. . 176). Ps 141 [140]:2; Rev 8:3). [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. The Priest, joining his hands again and then immediately placing his left hand on his breast, raises his right hand and adds, May almighty God bless you and, as he makes the Sign of the Cross over the people, he continues, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. [92] Cf. 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. 120. 267. 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. Then the principal celebrant, with hands joined, says the introduction to the Lords Prayer. 305, 308. Returning to the middle of the altar, and standing facing the people, the Priest extends and then joins his hands, and calls upon the people to pray, saying, Orate, fratres (Pray, brethren). Those present turn towards the ambo as a sign of special reverence for the Gospel of Christ. The Libera nos (Deliver us) is said by the principal celebrant alone, with hands extended. 210-251). no. 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.
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