The Mass of the Roman Rite: Novus Ordo
As celebrated at the Parish of St Francis of Assisi, 463 Oxford Street, Paddington, Sydney, NSW Australia
WELCOME!
1.1 Entrance Procession: STAND
1.2 Greeting:
1.3 OPTION: Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling Holy Water:
1.4 Penitential Rite:
1.5 Kyrie:
1.6 Gloria:
1.7 Opening Prayer: STAND
2. LITURGY OF THE WORD
2.1 First Reading: SIT
2.2 Responsorial Psalm:
2.3 Second Reading:
2.4 Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation: STAND
2.5 GOSPEL:
FOR VISITORS:
After the Gospel
2.6 Homily: SIT
3. Profession of Faith: STAND
General Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful:
4. LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
FOR VISITORS:
4.1 Prayer over the Gifts: STAND
4.2 Eucharistic Prayer:
4.3 Preface Dialogue:
The SUNG Preface Dialogue at Sung Mass and at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass:
4.4 Sanctus (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass):
4.5 Memorial Acclamation (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass):
4.6 Great Amen: (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass): .
5. COMMUNION RITE
5.1 Lord's Prayer: (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass): STAND
5.2 Sign of Peace:
5.3 Breaking of the Bread:
5.3.1 Agnus Dei (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass):
5.4 Communion: KNEEL
FOR VISITORS
5.5 Communion Motet:
5.6 Prayer after Communion: STAND
6. CONCLUDING RITE : STAND
WELCOME!
Welcome to St Francis of Assisi Parish Paddington.
This booklet is designed as a worship aid - to help you take part more fully and consciously in our common prayer.
Though it may mean a bit of paper shuffling, there are a few other things you may need to refer to in the course of the Mass:
The Pew Sheet of the Day or on Sundays, the weekly bulletin for the joint parishes of St Francis and St Joseph (which has the weekly "Prayer of the Faithful" in it) - coloured buff and available at the door.
And for Sung Masses
The Hymn Book - coloured crimson and handed out at the door
The Music sheet for the week (which you will find inside the hymn book, and which has the psalm response, hymns and other people parts listed)
The Solemn Masses have their own complete printed liturgy. You will also need the Hymn Book.
We have tried to give some guidance on the celebration of Mass at St Francis, according to the Roman Missal. The rubrics (and general comment on the ceremonial) are shown in red. The text of the Mass appears in black text. The people's responses are shown in bold. We have also included portions of the Latin text of the Roman Missal, with the English translation in italics.
Our priests and people welcome you to our Catholic community, and we hope you will find worship here uplifting and an experience of God's Grace.
1. INTRODUCTORY RITES
1.1 Entrance Procession: STAND
[At the 9.30 Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass, an entrance hymn or introit is sung as the choir (when present), followed by the lay ministers and the priest enter the church and process to the altar; after reverencing the altar, they go to their places. On important feast-days and occasions, the priest incenses the altar table and cross as a solemn sign of reverence and respect]
1.2 Greeting:
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
[All together make the sign of the cross.]
All: Amen.
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Option A: Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. All: And also with you. |
Option B: Priest: The grace and peace of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. All: And also with you. |
Option C: Priest: The Lord be with you. [or Bishop: Peace be with you.] All: And also with you. |
[The priest or another minister may then briefly introduce the Mass of the day, saying something about the readings, the feast, and/or the special occasion being celebrated.]
1.3 OPTION: Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling Holy Water:
Priest: Dear friends, this water will be used to remind us of our baptism. Let us ask God to bless it, and to keep us faithful to the Spirit he has given us. [or similar words of introduction]
[After
blessing the water, the priest moves through the church sprinkling all of the
people while an antiphon or other song is sung.] The choir and/or people sing
this or another appropriate antiphon. The music for these antiphons will appear
in the pew sheet:
In Ordinary time:
Asperges me, Domine, hyssopo, et mundabor: lavabis me, et super nivem albabor
Purge me, O Lord, with hyssop and I shall be clean: wash me and I shall be whiter than snow
During the Easter Season, the alternative antiphon "Vidi aquam" replaces the asperges, and is repeated between the verses sung by the cantor or choir.
R. Streams of cleansing water wash away all our sins.
[When the sprinkling and the song is finished, the priest concludes this rite as follows:]
Priest: May almighty God cleanse us of our sins, and through the eucharist we celebrate make us worthy to sit at his table in his heavenly kingdom.
All: Amen.
[This rite is commonly celebrated during the Easter Season, but may also be used at other times. When it is used, the Penitential Rite is omitted, and the Mass continues with the Gloria (on most Sundays and solemnities) or with the Opening Prayer (during Advent and Lent, and on weekdays).]
or OPTION:
1.4 Penitential Rite:
Priest: As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ's love, let us acknowledge our failures and ask the Lord for pardon and strength.
or Coming together as God's family, with confidence let us ask the Father's forgiveness, for he is full of gentleness and compassion.
or My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins. [or similar words of introduction, followed by a period of silent reflection.]
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Option A: All: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord, our God. Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. All: Amen.
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Option B: Priest: Lord, we have sinned against you: Lord, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Lord, show us your mercy and love. All: And grant us your salvation. Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. All: Amen.
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Option C: [The following or other invocations may be spoken by the priest or another minister, but the priest always gives the final blessing.] Minister: You raise the dead to life in the Spirit: Lord, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy. Minister: You bring pardon and peace to the sinner: Christ, have mercy. All: Christ, have mercy. Minister: You bring light to those in darkness: Lord, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy. Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. All: Amen.
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1.5 Kyrie:
[The following acclamations are sung or recited, either in English or Greek, unless they have already been used, as in option C above.]
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Priest:Lord, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Christ, have mercy. All: Christ, have mercy. Priest: Lord, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy. |
or
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Priest: Kýrie, eléison. All: Kýrie, eléison. Priest: Christe, eléison. All: Christe, eléison. Priest: Kýrie, eléison. All: Kýrie, eléison. |
1.6 Gloria:
[This ancient hymn of praise is used on all Sundays outside of Advent and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and in solemn local celebrations. It is normally sung antiphonally by the congregation - or by the choir alone]
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All: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. 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. Amen. |
Gloria in excelsis Deo Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te,Benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te; Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam. Domine Deus, Rex Coelestis, Deus pater omnipotens. Domine fili, unigenite, Jesu Christe. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus. Tu solus Dominus. Tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe, Cum Sancto Spiritu, in gloria Dei Patris. Amen.
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Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people of goodwill. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you; We give you thanks for your Great glory. Lord God, Heavenly king God the Father almighty. Lord, only begotten son, Jesus Christ. Lord God, Lamb of God, son of the Father. Who takes away the sin of the world, have mercy on us. Who takes away the sin of the world, receive our prayer. Who sits at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are holy You alone are the Lord, You alone are the most high, Jesus Christ, With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
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1.7 Opening Prayer: STAND
Priest: Let us pray.
[After a time of silent prayer, the Priest sings or says the Opening Prayer, which is different for each Mass. At the end, the people proclaim their consent.]
All: Amen.
2. LITURGY OF THE WORD
2.1 First Reading: SIT
Lector: A reading from the Book (or Letter, or Acts) of...
[Different readings are prescribed for each day; after the lector ends, the people respond:]
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
2.2 Responsorial Psalm:
[The choir and/or cantor sings (9.30 Mass) or recites the psalm; the people join in the repeated response which is printed in the weekly pew sheet.]
2.3 Second Reading:
[A second reading is prescribed for all Sundays and major feasts, but not for most weekdays or minor feasts. The lector's introduction and conclusion and the people's response are the same as in the First Reading.]
Lector: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
2.4 Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation: STAND
[The "Alleluia" may be repeated two or more times, especially during the Easter Season. If it is not sung, it should be omitted.] The cantor intones the Alleluia, and all repeat. A verse of scripture is then sung, and the alleluia is repeated again by all. The following Alleluias are commonly sung at St. Francis.
The Celtic Alleluia
Alleluia from the Mass of Divine Paradise (B. Kirkpatrick)
[During the Season of Lent, a different "Gospel Acclamation" is used, such as "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory!" or "Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!" or something similar. Please refer to the Music at Mass sheet of the day.]
At Sung Mass and at Solemn Masses, during the singing of the Gospel Acclamation, the servers prepare for Solemn Procession (either to the lectern, or into the middle of the congregation)
2.5 GOSPEL:
FOR VISITORS: PLEASE TURN TO FACE THE GOSPELLER - ESPECIALLY WHEN THE MAJOR PROCESSION INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE PEOPLE OCCURS
Before the Gospel Proclamation:
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to... [Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John]
All: Glory to you, Lord!
After the Gospel Proclamation:
Priest: The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
At Sung Mass and at Solemn Masses, the Gospel Dialogue may be sung, to the words shown above. The musical notation will be included in the pew sheet.
2.6 Homily: SIT
[The bishop, priest, or deacon then speaks to the people, usually focusing on that day's scriptures and/or on the feast or special occasion being celebrated at that Mass; but the homily may also be based on any liturgical text from the Mass.]
3. Profession of Faith: STAND
[On Sundays and solemnities, the Nicene Creed is normally recited by everyone after the homily.]
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NICENE CREED: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: (all bow during the following words ) by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man* For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures: he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. |
General Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful:
Lector: …reads the first part of the prayer All respond from the petition on the Mass Sheet of the Day
4. LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Presentation of the Gifts / Preparation of the Altar: SIT
FOR VISITORS: At Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass, after the procession of gifts has arrived at the altar, incense is used solemnly to dedicate the gifts of the people, and then again to honour Christ present in the altar, in the priest, and in the people. Please stand, and bow in response to the server when incense is offered to the people. At Sung Mass or Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass, the choir normally sings a Motet or anthem at this point. After offering incense, and before the next prayer, the priest washes his hands in symbolic purification.
Priest : Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life.
All: Blessed be God for ever.
Priest: Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become our spiritual drink.
All: Blessed be God for ever.
[If there is no singing during the presentation of the gifts, the priest may say the preceding prayers aloud, and the people may respond. But if a presentation song is being sung, the priest recites these prayers inaudibly, and the people's response is omitted. Then, after the priest has washed his hands and the music is finished, he invites the people to join in prayer:]
Priest: Pray, my brothers and sisters, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.
All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all the Church.
4.1 Prayer over the Gifts: STAND
[The Priest sings or says this prayer, which is different for each Mass. At the end, the people respond:]
All: Amen.
4.2 Introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer:
[The Priest may choose from among four different Eucharistic Prayers, or two other Eucharistic Prayers for Masses of Reconciliation. On appropriate occasions, the priest may also choose from among three Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children, or four recently approved Eucharistic Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions. Each prayer has a similar structure, including some responses and acclamations by all the people. There are also many choices for the "Preface," depending on the liturgical season, the feast of the day, and the ritual or occasion being celebrated at that Mass.]
4.3 The Preface to the Eucharistic Prayer and the Preface Dialogue:
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God.
All: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The Preface of the day is then said by the priest. The Preface Dialogue may be sung at Sung Mass and at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass. The musical notation for the Preface Dialogue will be included in the pew sheets. The Preface ends with the introduction to the Sanctus.
4.4 Sanctus (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass):
All: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. KNEEL and remain kneeling during the Eucharistic Prayer which follows the Sanctus.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
4.5 Memorial Acclamation within the Eucharistic Prayer (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass):
The priest says the Eucharistic Prayer. During the prayer, the people are invited to respond with the Memorial Acclamation:
Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
| All: A - Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. or | B - Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory. or | C - When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory. or | D - Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the World. |
The priest continues the Eucharistic Prayer, which concludes with the Great Amen.
4.6 Great Amen: (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass):
Priest: Through him, with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honour is yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
All: Amen! [may be sung more than once]
5. COMMUNION RITE
5.1 Lord's Prayer: (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass): STAND
Priest: Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Saviour gave us. or Jesus taught us to call God our Father, and so we have the courage to say: or Let us ask our Father to forgive our sins and to bring us to forgive those who sin against us. or Let us pray for the coming of the kingdom as Jesus taught us.
All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Priest: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.
The Lord's Prayer may be sung in planchant at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass. At Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass, the musical notation will appear in the pew sheets. The priest continues the prayer: Deliver Lord……….. for the coming of our saviour, Jesus Christ. R. For the kingdom, the pow'r and the glory are yours, now and forever.
5.2 Sign of Peace:
Priest: Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles: I leave you peace, my peace I give you. Look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for ever and ever.
All: Amen
Priest: The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
All: And also with you.
Deacon or Priest: Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
You are encouraged to shake hands with the people around you, as a sign of our fellowship as Christians (or to embrace them, if you and they feel inclined). You may say "Peace" or "Peace be with you", to which the response is "And also with you."
5.3 Breaking of the Bread:
5.3.1 Agnus Dei (SUNG at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass):
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.
[This text may be sung or recited, and may be repeated several more times until the breaking of bread is finished.] The Agnus Dei may sometimes be sung in Latin at Sung Mass and at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: Miserere nobis (repeat) Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: Dona nobis pacem.
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: Have mercy on us. Grant us peace.
5.4 Communion: KNEEL
Priest: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to his supper. All: Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.
FOR VISITORS
Here at Paddington, Communion is normally given under both kinds, so you will notice that other Eucharistic Ministers (with Chalices) are standing on either side of the Celebrant and other Ministers. The usual custom is to receive the Body (i.e. the consecrated host) first, and then to go to the Chalice-bearers, who will hand you the chalice to hold yourself, and to take a small sip of the Precious Blood (i.e. the consecrated wine). In accordance, with the guidance of the Australian Council of Bishops, please do not self-intinct (i.e. dip the Body into the Precious Blood yourself. If you wish to receive under both kinds by intinction, please ask the priest or Eucharistic Minister to intinct for you. You then receive communion on the tongue.)
Note: If you do not wish to receive communion, but do wish to receive a blessing, please approach the priest, with your arms crossed over your chest, for a blessing.
Communion Minister: The body of Christ.
Communicant: Amen.
Communion Minister: The blood of Christ.
Communicant: Amen.
5.5 Communion Motet:
[During the reception of Communion, an appropriate song is sung .At Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass this is normally a motet or anthem]
Period of Silence or Song of Praise:
[When the distribution of Communion is completed, there is a period of silence for individual prayer, or a psalm or song of praise may be sung. This hymn or song will usually start once communion is complete - but is sometimes started earlier if there are many communicants.]
5.6 Prayer after Communion: STAND
Priest: Let us pray.
[All pray in silence for a while, unless a period of silence has already been observed. Then the Priest sings or says the Prayer after Communion, which is different for each Mass. At the end, the people proclaim their consent.]
All: Amen.
6. CONCLUDING RITE
STAND
6.1 Greeting:
Priest: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
6.2 Blessing:
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Option A: Simple Form Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. |
Option B: Solemn Blessing Deacon or Priest: Bow your heads and pray for God's blessing. [Several invocations may be spoken, and the people usually respond "Amen" to each one.] Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. |
Option C: Prayer over the People Deacon or Priest: Bow your heads and pray for God's blessing. [The priest may choose from several options, depending on the occasion or special need. The following conclusion is always used.] Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. |
At this point, parish notices may be read
6.3 Dismissal:
Priest, Deacon or Cantor: Go in the peace of Christ. or The Mass is ended, go in peace. or Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God!
The SUNG Dismissal may be used at Sung Mass and at Sung Mass and at Solemn Mass. The musical notation will appear in the pew sheet.
Priest, Deacon or Cantor: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. or Go in the peace of Christ.
All. Thanks be to God!
At Easter and Pentecost the double Alleluia is added.
Priest, Deacon or Cantor: Go in the peace of Christ, Alleluia, Alleluia.
All: _____Thanks be to God, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Recessional
The procession of ministers forms and genuflect, reverencing the Blessed Sacrament which is reserved in the tabernacle on the High Altar. ALL REMAIN STANDING as the procession departs through the church. Normally at St Francis of Assisi, Paddington an instrumental piece accompanies the procession out. The Roman Rite does not suggest that a song should be sung here.
Pax et Bonum!