The Holy Eucharist
[An entrance song is sung or an antiphon is recited as the
priest and the ministers enter the church and process to the
altar; after reverencing the altar, they go to their chairs. The
Celebrant may elect to open with the Penitential Rite, the
Alternate Opening, or the Sprinkling Rite.]
Greeting:
[Standing]
Celebrant: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Spirit.
[All together make the sign of the cross.]
People:
Amen.
Celebrant: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of
God and the fellowship of
the Holy Spirit be with you all.
People:
And also with you.
Penitential Opening Rite
[Kneeling]
[The Rite begins with the following or similar words of
introduction]
Celebrant: As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ's
love, let us acknowledge our failures and ask the Lord for
pardon and strength.
Form 1:
All:
Almighty Father, You know my deepest secrets. I confess that I
have, through my own fault, sinned against Your holy laws in my
thoughts, in my words, and in what I have done or failed to do.
I sincerely regret my sins and I am truly sorry for offending
You. I ask, Father, that in Your mercy You pardon my sins. I
0romise to change my way of living so that through a deeper
holiness I may better serve You throughout the rest of my life.
I ask the Blessed Virgin Mary, all the saints and you, my
brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Form II:
All: Most holy and merciful Father, we confess to you, to
one another, and to the whole communion of saints in heaven and
on earth, that we have sinned by our own fault in thought, word,
and deed; by what we have done, and by what we have left
undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart, and mind,
and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We
have not forgiven others, as we have been forgiven. Have mercy
on us sinners, O God.
Celebrant: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive our
sins and bring us
to everlasting life. Amen
[ALL Remain kneeling while the Bishop, when present, Or the
Priest alone, stands and says]
Bishop [or Priest]: In the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by
the mercy of His love be absolved of your sins; and I, His
priest, in virtue of the authority committed to me, declare you
absolved of your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit, Amen
[The altar may now be censed]
Alternate Opening Rite
Celebrant: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People
: And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
[In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of
Pentecost]
Celebrant
Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People
: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.
[In Lent and on other penitential occasions]
Celebrant
Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.
People
: His mercy endures for ever.
[The Celebrant may say]
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid. Cleanse the thoughts of our
hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may
perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Kyrie
[Kneeling or Standing if using the alternate opening]
Celebrant: Lord, have mercy.
People: Lord, have mercy.
Celebrant: Christ, have mercy.
People: Christ, have mercy.
Celebrant: Lord, have mercy
People: Lord, have mercy.
or:
Celebrant: Kýrie, eléison.
People: Kýrie, eléison.
Celebrant: Christe, eléison.
People: Christe, eléison.
Celebrant: Kýrie, eléison.
People: Kýrie, eléison.
Rite of Blessing and Sprinkling Holy Water
[This rite is commonly celebrated during the Easter Season, but
may also be used at other times. When it is used,
he Penitential Rite is omitted, and the Mass continues with the
Gloria ]
Celebrant: 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]
Celebrant: God our Father, your gift of water brings life and
freshness to the earth; it washes away our sins and brings us
eternal life. We ask you now to bless this water, and to give
us your protection on this day which you have made your own.
Renew the living spring of your life within us and protect us in
spirit and body, that we may be free from sin and come into
your presence to receive your gift of salvation. We ask this
through Christ our Lord. All: Amen.
[After blessing the water, the priest moves through the church
sprinkling all of the people while an antiphon or other song is
sung. When the sprinkling and the song is finished, the priest
concludes this rite as follows.]
Celebrant: 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.
Gloria
[Standing]
[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, preferably by the whole
congregation, but may also be recited.]
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 sins 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.
Opening Prayer / Collect
[Standing]
Celebrant: 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.]
People: Amen.
Liturgy of the Word
First
Reading
[Seated]
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.
People: Thanks be to God!
Responsorial Psalm
[Seated]
[The Psalm may be read or said/sung as instructed by the leader]
Second
Reading
[Seated]
[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.]
Alleluia,
Gospel Acclamation, or Hymn
[Standing]
[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. A hymn appropriate to the Gospel may be sung
instead
of the Acclamation]
Gospel
[Standing]
[The gospel is read by the deacon. If there is no deacon, one of
the celebrants reads the gospel.
If there is no deacon or second priest, the Celebrant
him/herself will read the gospel.]
[Before the Gospel Proclamation]
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Celebrant: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to...
People: Glory to you, Lord!
[After the Gospel Proclamation]
Celebrant: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise be to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Homily
[Seated]
Profession of Faith
[Standing]
[On Sundays and solemnities, the Nicene Creed is normally
recited by everyone after the homily. In celebrations of Masses
with children,
the Apostles' Creed may be used instead.]
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God;
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
I 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,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made;
For us and for our salvation,
He came down from heaven,
by the power of the Holy Spirit,
He was born of the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake He was crucified
under Pontius Pilate;
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day He rose again
in accordance with 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.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord,
the giver of life, who proceeds from the
Father. With the Father and the Son
He is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic
Church. I acknowledge one baptism for
the forgiveness of sins. I look for
the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world + to come. Amen
Prayers of the People
[Kneeling or Standing]
[Leader and People pray responsively as instructed by the leader. Or
the leader may elect to use one of the following prayers. If not
said prior a General Confession of Sins may be said at this time. If
there is no confession of sins the Celebrant offers a Closing
Prayer.]
Form I
[Prayer is offered with intercession for The Universal Church, its
members, and its mission; The Nation and all in authority; The
welfare of the world; The concerns of the local community; Those who
suffer and those in any trouble;
The departed [with commemoration of a saint when appropriate.]
Leader: Let us pray to the Lord.
People: Lord, hear our prayer.
[Or a similar response]
Form II
Leader: In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
[Silence]
Leader: For all people in their daily life and work;
People: For our families, friends, and neighbors,
and for those who are alone.
Leader: For this community, the nation, and the world;
People: For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Leader: For the just and proper use of your creation;
People: For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and
oppression.
Leader: For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of
trouble;
People: For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and
the needy.
Leader: For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
People: For
all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.
Leader: For ,N, our Presiding bishop, N, our Bishop; and for
and other ministers;
People: For all who serve God in his Church.
Leader: For the special needs and concerns of this
congregation.
[At this time the congregation offers prayers either audibly or
silently]
Leader: Hear us, Lord;
People: For your mercy is great.
Leader: We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this
life.
[At this time the congregation offers prayers either audibly or
silently]
Leader: We will exalt you, O God our King;
People: And praise your Name for ever and ever.
Leader: We pray for all who have died, that they may have a
place in your eternal kingdom.
[At this time the congregation offers prayers either audibly or
silently]
Leader: Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
People: Who put their trust in you.
Celebrant: Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask
in the Name of your Son; Accept and fulfill our petitions, we pray,
not as we ask in our
ignorance, nor as we deserve in our sinfulness, but as you know and
love us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Form III
Leader: Let us pray for the Church and for the world. Grant,
Almighty God that all who confess your Name may be united in your
truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the
world.
[Silence]
Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: Guide the people of this land, and of all the
nations, in the ways of justice and peace; that we may honor one
another and serve the common good.
[Silence]
Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own
creation, that we may use its resources rightly in the service of
others and to your honor and glory.
[Silence]
Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours,
and grant that we may serve Christ in them, and love one
another as he loves us.
[At this time the congregation offers prayers either audibly or
silently]
Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind,
or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles, and bring
them the joy of your salvation.
[At this time the congregation offers prayers either audibly or
silently]
Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Leader: We commend to your mercy all who have died, that your
will for them may be fulfilled; and we pray that we may share with
all your saints in your eternal kingdom.
[At this time the congregation offers prayers either audibly or
silently]
Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in
heaven and earth. Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and
strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Peace
[Standing]
[The Peace will be exchanged either here or after the Eucharistic
Prayer and introduced with one of the following verses]
Agree with one another, live in peace. And the God of love
and peace will be with you.
[2 Cor 13. 11b]
Or:
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which you were
called in one body.
And be thankful. [Col 3. 15]
Celebrant: The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: Let us offer each other a sign of peace.
Announcements
[Seated]
[The celebrant may elect to have announcements before beginning or a
the end of the service]
The Holy Communion
Offertory
[Prior to beginning the Offertory the Celebrant will announce which
Eucharistic Prayer will be used for the Holy Communion.
The Celebrant may begin the Offertory with one of these sentences or
with some other sentence of Scripture.]
Offer to God thanksgiving, And pay your vows to the Most High. Psalm
50:14
Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come
into His courts.
Psalm 96:8
And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for
us, an offering and a sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2
Preparation of the Gifts
[Seated]
[A psalm or hymn may be sung at the preparation. There may also be
silence or instrumental music. The gifts are brought to the altar.
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.]
[The celebrant takes the paten with the bread, holds it above the
altar and says]
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.
People: Blessed be God forever.
[The celebrant] pours wine and blessed water into the chalice
saying]
By the mystery of this wine and water may we come to share in the
divinity of Christ, who humbled Himself to share in our humanity.
[The celebrant takes the chalice and holds it above the alter
saying]
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.
People: Blessed be God forever.
[The celebrant places the chalice on the corporal. Bowing, he says]
Lord God, we ask You to receive us and be pleased with the sacrifice
we offer You with humble and contrite hearts.
[Extending his hands, he continues. The Altar may be censed
afterwards.]
Come, Holy Spirit and bless +
this sacrifice which we have prepared for the glory of Your Holy
Name.
[The celebrant washes his hands and says quietly]
Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse me from my sin.
[The Celebrant returns to the center of the altar, bows and says]
Receive this offering, most Holy Trinity, which we make in memory of
the passion, resurrection and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ and
in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints. May they,
whose memory we honor on earth, intercede for us in heaven.
[All Stand]
[Addressing the congregation with hands extended the Celebrant says]
Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the
almighty Father.
People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands,
for the praise and glory of his name,
for our sake and the good of all his Church.
Prayer over the Gifts
[Standing]
[The Priest sings or says this prayer or proper which is different
for each Mass.]
The Great Thanksgiving
[Standing]
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People:
And also with you.
Celebrant: Lift up your hearts.
People:
We lift them up to the Lord.
Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People:
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Preface
[Standing]
[Now follows the first part of the Eucharistic Prayer, the Preface
is said by the celebrant with hands extended. At the end of the
Preface the celebrant joins his hand and together with the people
sing or say the Sanctus]
Sanctus
[Standing]
Celebrant: Therefore, with angels and archangels, and with all
the company of
heaven, we joyfully proclaim your glory, evermore praising you and
saying/singing:
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.
The Eucharistic Prayers
[Kneeling or Standing]
Eucharistic
Prayer A
[Old Catholic Church of Germany]
Celebrant: We give you thanks, O God, our Father, through your
beloved Son, Jesus. You sent him in the fullness of time to be our
Savior and redeemer. As the angel of your holy will He is your
eternal Word, inseparable from you. Through him you created
everything, and you saw that it was good. He became human by the
power of the Holy Spirit and was born of the Virgin Mary. You
revealed him as your Son.
To accomplish your will and to gather a holy people for you, he
stretched out his hands in suffering, to bring release to those who
place their hope in you. He gave himself freely to death to break
the power of death, to shatter the chains of evil, to banish the
darkness and to reveal the resurrection. On the night he was handed
over, he took bread and gave you thanks, broke the bread and gave it
to his disciples, saying;
Take this, all of you, and eat it;
this is my body which will be given up for you.
[Sanctus Bells]
[He elevates the Host, genuflects in adoration and continues with
his hands extended.]
After supper he like wise took the cup, and when he had given thanks
to You, gave it to his disciples, saying;
Take this, all of you, and drink from it;
this is the cup of my blood,
the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.
It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven.
Do this in memory of me.
[Sanctus Bells]
[He elevates the Chalice, genuflects in adoration and continues with
his hands extended.]
Remembering, therefore, the death and resurrection of your Son, we
bring you this bread and this cup and celebrate the mystery of our
faith.
People: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come
again.
[Extending his hands over the Oblation, the celebrant says]
We thank you that you have made us worthy to stand before you and to
serve you. We ask you, Send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts of
+Bread and of
+Wine, and upon the celebration
of your Church. Gather it to unity at your Table. Strengthen it by
your Spirit in its faith in you and keep it in the truth, that we
may praise you and give you glory through your Son Jesus.
Through Him, with Him, in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all
honor and glory is Yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
Amen.
[Continue with the Lords Prayer ]
Eucharistic
Prayer B
[Union of Utrecht Canon]
Celebrant: Blessed are You God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, Father of mercy and God of all consolation. For You so loved
the world that You gave Your only-begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
He then established a lasting memorial of Your salvation. On the
evening in which He willingly surrendered Himself, He took bread,
gave You thanks, blessed it and broke it saying;
Take this, all of you, and eat it;
this is my body which will be given up for you.
[Sanctus Bells]
[He elevates the Host, genuflects in adoration and continues with
his hands extended.]
After supper he like wise took the cup, and when he had given thanks
to You, gave it to his disciples, saying;
Take this, all of you, and drink from it;
this is the cup of my blood,
the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.
It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven.
Do this in memory of me.
[Sanctus Bells]
[He elevates the Chalice, genuflects in adoration and continues with
his hands extended.]
So, we recall before You, Father, the Incarnation of Your Son, His
words and deeds, how He humbled Himself and obediently accepted
death, even death on the cross. Therefore You have raised Him up and
given Him a Name which is above every name so that in heaven and
under the earth every knee shall bow and every tongue proclaim to
the glory of God the Father that Jesus Christ is Lord. We offer this
Sacrifice of Your Son before You, Father, with praise and
thanksgiving and ask that You accept this oblation.
[Extending his hands over the Oblation, the celebrant says]
Send Your Holy Spirit and fill these Gifts with His life-giving
power that they may be for us the +Body
and +Blood of Your dearly beloved
Son. Grant that the Bread which we break may be the Body of our
Lord, and the Cup over which we give thanks may be one with the
Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ. In the company of Mary, the Mother
of God, with Your apostles and martyrs, with holy Willibrord and all
the saints, together with all bishops, priests and deacons as well
as Your whole Church we praise and glorify You and look forward to
the coming of Your beloved Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Through Him, with Him, in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all
honor and glory is Yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
Amen.
[Continue with the Lords Prayer]
Eucharistic
Prayer C:
[The Dutch Old Catholic Canon]
Celebrant: Blessed are You, Lord of all majesty and King of
eternal glory through Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ. In Him
Your Word was made flesh. In Him the fullness of Your grace was
revealed in splendor. In all things, He fulfilled Your will and
glorified Your name. He proclaimed Your Kingdom to us. He Broke the
power of darkness over us. He took our guilt upon Himself.
He reconciled us to You and unlocked the new paradise for us. As the
Way, the Truth and the Life, He has revealed Your love to us. He
humbled Himself and became obedient even to death on a cross, and by
rising restored our life.
On the night in which He was betrayed to undergo that suffering
which He Himself had chosen, He took bread into His hands and,
lifting His eyes to You His heavenly Father, He gave thanks. He
blessed the bread, broke it and gave it to His disciples, saying;
Take this, all of you, and eat it;
this is my body which will be given up for you.
[Sanctus Bells]
[He elevates the Host, genuflects in adoration and continues with
his hands extended.]
After supper he like wise took the cup, and when he had given thanks
to You, gave it to his disciples, saying;
Take this, all of you, and drink from it;
this is the cup of my blood,
the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.
It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven.
Do this in memory of me.
[Sanctus Bells]
[He elevates the Chalice, genuflects in adoration and continues with
his hands extended.]
[The congregation sings or says]
All: Your death, Lord Jesus, we proclaim!
Your resurrection we celebrate!
Your return in glory we await!
The celebrant continues:
Therefore, Father, we remember His saving passion, His glorious
resurrection and His exaltation at Your right hand. We await His
coming in the fullness of majesty. We here set forth this sign of
our faith in Him Who offered You the perfect sacrifice and gained
for us eternal salvation.
[The celebrant extends his hands above the Oblation and says]
Send Your Holy Spirit, the Giver of life and holiness, upon us and
upon these Gifts; the +Bread and
+Wine of eternal life.
[The celebrant joins his hands and the congregation may respond]
All: Holy Spirit come to us. Fill us with Your gift of grace.
The celebrant continues:
Take these Gifts from our hands, Lord God, as an acceptable
sacrifice through which we offer ourselves to You so that the Bread
which we break and the Cup which we bless my be a sharing in the
+Body and the
+Blood of Your Son.
May all who receive from Your heavenly altar always remain united
with You, together with all Your saints and chosen ones; with the
blessed and glorious Virgin Mary, the Mother of our Lord; [and with
Saint N., whose memory we keep this day;] with Your prophets and
apostles with Your martyrs and confessors and with all who stand
about Your throne in praise and prayer.
Grant also, Lord a share in that glory to the departed and to those
whom we remember before You [especially. . .]
[He prays briefly with joined hands for those whom he desires to
remember. The faithful should likewise pray for deceased relatives
and friends.
He extends his hands and continues]
Deal with them and with all people according to Your merciful
kindness and let perpetual light shine upon them. Remember also Your
servants on earth for whom we invoke Your mercy [especially. . .]
[He prays briefly with joined hands for those remembered and then
extending his hands, continues]
Bless Your Church throughout the world. Grant it unity and peace.
Renew the earth according to Your promise. Remember all people and
grant that all nations may give You thanks,
worshiping and praising Your holy name. We ask this through Jesus
Christ, Your Son, and our Lord.
[Holding the Sacred Host above the Chalice and lifting them up,
the celebrant sings or says]
Through Him, with Him, in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all
honor and glory is Yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
Amen
[Continue with the Lords Prayer]
Eucharistic Prayer D
[When remembering the departed]
Celebrant:
Holy, immortal God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ and our Father,
we praise and thank you because your mercy is infinite. For love you
created us mortals and breathed in us life from your immortal life.
You will not allow to suffer and grow cold forever the hands that
were raised to you, the eyes that looked for your beauty, the hearts
that longed for your rest.
You will not allow those to perish in death whom you have called to
eternal fellowship and communion with you, you give a share in the
mystery of the death and resurrection of your Son.
On the night he was handed over, he took bread and gave you thanks,
broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying;
Take this, all of you, and eat it;
this is my body which will be given up for you.
[Sanctus Bells]
[He elevates the Host, genuflects in adoration and continues with
his hands extended.]
After supper he like wise took the cup, and when he had given thanks
to You, gave it to his disciples, saying;
Take this, all of you, and drink from it;
this is the cup of my blood,
the blood of the new and everlasting covenant.
It will be shed for you and for all so that sins may be forgiven.
Do this in memory of me.
[Sanctus Bells]
[He elevates the Chalice, genuflects in adoration and continues with
his hands extended.]
Remembering, therefore, the death and resurrection of your Son, we
bring you this bread and this cup and celebrate the mystery of our
faith.
People: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.
[Extending his hands over the Oblation, the celebrant says]
Until your Son comes again, we do what he has commanded us to do. We
proclaim his death, his resurrection and his imperishable life with
you. Therefore we ask you: Send your life-giving Spirit upon these
gifts that they may become for us the +Bread
of eternal life and the +Blood of
everlasting salvation. May we, by sharing in this meal, become one
with your Son and with each other.
Raise us at the end of time when he comes and makes all new; grant
us then, [together with N. and] with all who have gone before us,
the never-ending life in your glory. With our Bishop N., with all
clergy in the apostolic ministry, and with all your Church we praise
you, God of life. You are worthy to receive the blessing, the honor
and the power, for you created all things and people. Through your
will they are, and in your love they remain in Jesus, our living
Lord.
Through Him, with Him, in Him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all
honor and glory is Yours, almighty Father, for ever and ever.
Amen
The Lord's Prayer
[Kneeling or Standing]
Celebrant: Admonished and taught by our Lord's instruction, we
are bold to say:
Or: Let us pray as the Lord taught us to pray:
Or: We have received the Spirit who makes us
children of God. Therefore we are bold to say:
[The celebrant extends his hands and sings or says with the
congregation]
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.
[With hands extended, the celebrant sings or says]
Celebrant: 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
Savior, Jesus Christ.
All: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are
Yours,
now and for ever and ever. Amen.
The Breaking of the Bread
[Kneeling
or Standing]
[Holding the Sacred Host over the Chalice, the celebrant divides it
into two parts.
He places one half on the paten and breaks a particle from the other
half and says]
Celebrant: The Cup of Blessing which we bless, is it not a
participation in the Blood of Christ? The Bread which we break, is
it not a participation in the Body of Christ?
People: Because there is one Bread we who are many, are
one body, for we all partake of the one Bread.
[Dropping the particle of the Host into the Chalice, the celebrant
says]
Celebrant: May the union of divinity and humanity in Jesus Christ
bring us +sanctification and
eternal life. Amen.
[The celebrant may elevate the Host and joins the congregation in
saying or singing]
All: 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.
Communion Prayer
[Kneeling or Standing]
[The celebrant joins his hands and says]
Celebrant: Let us pray together:
All: Lord Jesus Christ,
Son of the Living God,
By the will of the Father
and the work of the Holy Spirit,
Your death brought life to the world.
By Your holy Body and Blood
free me from all my sins
and from every evil.
Keep me faithful to Your teaching
and never let me be parted from You. Amen
[The celebrant takes the Host saying]
Celebrant: I will take the Bread of Heaven and call upon the name
of the Lord.
Celebrant: May the Body of Christ bring me to everlasting life.
[He reverently consumes the Sacred Host. Taking the Chalice, he
says]
Celebrant: May the Blood of Christ bring me to everlasting life.
The Communion of the Faithful
[Kneeling or Standing]
[Facing the people, elevating the Host the celebrant says]
Celebrant: This is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the
world. Happy are those who are called to the table of the Lord.
[or]
Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in
remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on Him with
thanksgiving.
All: Lord, I am not worthy to receive You, but only say the
word and I shall be healed.
[The faithful come forward and receive the Blessed Sacrament. It is
preferred that you receive the Host in the palm of your hand and
then intinct into the Chalice. We respectfully ask that adults both
instruct and assist their children as to the reception of the
Sacrament.]
Celebrant: The Body and Blood of Christ.
Response: Amen.
Communion
Song/s
[Seated]
[The chalice and the celebrant's fingers are purified with water and
wine.
He consumes the ablution and quietly says]
Celebrant: Lord, may I possess with a pure heart that which I
have taken as food, and may the gift I have received bring me
healing and strength now and forever.
[A period of silence is held before the Prayer after Communion.]
Closing Rites
Prayer after Communion
[Kneeling or Standing]
[This or another suitable prayer will be offered]
Celebrant:
Let us pray.
All: Almighty, everlasting God,
we thank you because you have fed us
with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood
of our Savior, Jesus Christ;
And you have assured us in these holy Mysteries
that we are living members of the Body of your
Son,
and heirs to his eternal kingdom.
Now, Father, send us out into the world
to do the work you have given us to do,
to love and serve you
as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord,
to him, to you, to the Holy Spirit,
be all honor and glory,
now and forever. Amen.
Blessing
[Standing]
Celebrant: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Celebrant: The almighty God bless you,
+Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
People: Amen.
[Or if the Bishop is present]
Bishop: Blessed be the name of the Lord.
People : Now and forever.
Bishop: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
People: Who made heaven and earth.
Bishop: May the blessing of almighty God,
+Father,
+Son, and
+Holy Spirit be upon you.
People: Amen.
[The liturgy may be closed with a hymn.]
Dismissal
Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
[Or during the Easter Season]
Celebrant: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord, alleluia,
alleluia.
People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia.
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