THE ORDER OF MASS

INTRODUCTORY RITES
Entrance Procession: Commentator: Good Afternoon my dear brothers and sisters. We are about to start the Eucharistic celebration, in order to maintain the solemnity of this occasion may we request all our guest to please put their cellphones in silent mode and refrain from making any unnecessary noise throughout the celebration of mass. Let us all stand to welcome our mass presider (name of the priest) [After the people have assembled, an opening song or entrance antiphon is sung or recited as the priest and the ministers enter the church and process to the altar; after reverencing the altar (sometimes also using incense), they go to their chairs.] 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. 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. [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.] Penitential Act: Priest: My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the Sacred Mysteries, let us call to mind our sins: 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 the 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.

Kyrie: Priest: Lord, have mercy. Priest: Christ, have mercy. Priest: Lord, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy. All: Christ, have mercy. All: Lord, have mercy.

Gloria: [Hymn of Praise. It may be said or sung] 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.

Opening Prayer: 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. Commentator: Let us all be seated for the Liturgy of the Word.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading: Lector: A reading from the Book of Ezekiel [Ez 18: 21 - 28] Thus says the Lord GOD: If the wicked man turns away from all the sins he committed, if he keeps all my statutes and does what is right and just, he shall surely live, he shall not die. None of the crimes he committed shall be remembered against him; he shall live because of the virtue he has practiced. Do I indeed derive any pleasure from the death of the wicked? says the Lord GOD. Do I not rather rejoice when he turns from his evil way that he may live? And if the virtuous man turns from the path of virtue to do evil, the same kind of abominable things that the wicked man does, can he do this and still live? None of his virtuous deeds shall be remembered,

because he has broken faith and committed sin; because of this, he shall die. You say, The LORDs way is not fair! Hear now, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair? When someone virtuous turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, and dies, it is because of the iniquity he committed that he must die. But if the wicked, turning from the wickedness he has committed, does what is right and just, he shall preserve his life; since he has turned away from all the sins that he committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die. Lector: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! Responsorial Psalm: Lector: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand? All: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand? 1) Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. (Response) 2) If you, O LORD, mark iniquities, LORD, who can stand? But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered. (Response) 3) I trust in the LORD; my soul trusts in his word. My soul waits for the LORD more than sentinels wait for the dawn. Let Israel wait for the LORD. (Response) 4) For with the LORD is kindness and with him is plenteous redemption; And he will redeem Israel from all their iniquities. (Response) Alleluia or Gospel Acclamation: [The Alleluia may be repeated two or more times, especially during the Easter Season. If it is not sung, it should be omitted] Gospel: Priest: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Priest: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew. All: Glory to you, Lord!

Jesus said to his disciples: I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, Raqa, will be answerable to the Sanhedrin, and whoever says, You fool, will be liable to fiery Gehenna. Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court. Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Amen, I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny. Priest: The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Commentator: Let us all be seated for the Homily. Homily: [After the homily.] Commentator: Please stand for the Prayers of the Faithful. Profession of Faith: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Prayers of the Faithful: Priest: My dear brothers and sisters let us turn to the Lord with confidence and faith to his power. R - Lord, hear our prayer. R - Lord, hear our prayer. 1) For the Holy Church that we may trust in Christ and become one vigorous, fruitful community so that the world may see one king of glory and one kingdom of God. Let us pray to the lord. (R) 2) That our beloved school the UERMMMCI may continue to carry out its vision and mission in producing world-class and competent health care professionals under one guidance of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray to the Lord. (R) 3) For all who are trying to hand on faith and good moral conduct to the younger generations, especially the teachers may they lead people with compassion and true guidance based on the gospel of Jesus and be examples themselves through the life they live. Let us pray to the Lord. (R) 4) For the students to see Your will, and touch that part within us where the insight and strength resides so that we may do Your will in all our endeavours, in all our affairs, and humbly in Your Ever-Lasting Grace. You are our Light and Delight, my Lord. We commit mistakes, and humbly beseech you that we may put Your will into action. Let us pray to the Lord. (R) 5) Priest: Lord God, hear our voices and the prayers we offer. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen Commentator: Let us all be seated for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

Presentation of the Gifts / Preparation of the Altar: 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. Commentator: Please stand. 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 his Church. Prayer over the Gifts: [The priest sings or says this prayer, which is different for each Mass. At the end, the people respond:] All: Amen. Eucharistic Prayer: 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. Preface: [At the end all sing or say] 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. [All kneel down in adoration] For acceptance of the offering: Priest: Father, accept this offering from your whole family. Grant us your peace in this life, save us from final damnation, and count us among those you have chosen. Through Christ our Lord All: Amen. The Consecration: The Lord's Supper Priest: The day before he suffered, he took bread in his sacred hands, and looking up to heaven, to you, his almighty Father, he gave you thanks and praise. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples and said: Take this, all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you.

When supper was ended, he took the cup. Again he gave the cup to his disciples, and said: 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 men so that sins may be forgiven. Do this in memory of me. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: All: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Memorial of the Paschal Mystery and offering: Priest: Father, we celebrate the memory of Christ, your son. We, your people and your ministers, recall his passion, his resurrection from the dead, and his ascension into glory; and from the many gifts you have given us we offer to you, God of Glory and majesty, this holy and perfect sacrifice the bread of life and the cup of eternal salvation. Look with favor on these offerings and accept them as once you accepted the gifts of your servant Abel, the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith, and the bread and wine offered by your priest Melchisedech. Almighty God, we pray that your angel may take this sacrifice to your altar in heaven. Then as we receive from this altar the sacred body and blood of your Son, let us be filled with every grace and blessing. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen. Final doxology: Priest: Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours Almighty Father, forever and ever. All: Amen.

COMMUNION RITE
Lords Prayer: Priest: Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the words our Saviour gave 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. Amen. 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 Savior, Jesus Christ.

All: For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. 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 forever and ever. All: Amen. Priest: The Peace of the Lord be with you always. All: And also with you. Priest: Let us offer each other a sign of peace. [The ministers and all the people exchange an embrace, handshake, or other appropriate gesture of peace with those near them, according to local custom.] Breaking of the Bread: 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: 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. People receive Holy Communion: Communion Minister: The body of Christ Communion Minister: The blood of Christ Communion Song / Period of Silence Prayer after Holy Communion: Commentator: Please 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. All: All: Amen. Amen.

CONCLUDING RITE
Greeting:

Priest: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. Blessing: Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Dismissal: Priest: The Mass is ended, go in peace to love and serve the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! Recessional and Closing Song Commentator: May we request everybody to be seated.