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THE HOLY AND DIVINE LITURGY
According to the Monastic usage
OF
The American Eastern And Western Orthodox Catholic Church
Archdiocese of North America
Catholic Orthodox Apostolic Church Synod
Orthodox Church of America – Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church
His All-Holiness ,+ BARTHOLOMEUS I Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch
Hierarchy
Holy Synod of the Catholic Orthodox Apostolic Church
His Beatitude +Dimitry, Metropolitan Primate of the Synod of Bishops, APC, OCAC
His Eminence +STEPHEN, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All-Ukraine
His Eminence +LEONID, Metropolitan of European Province France, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +SIMEON, Bishop of Krutitsy and Krlonna (in Rest)
His Eminence +MARTIN, Metropolitan of the Western Rite Vicariate, Michigan, USA, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +OLEG, Bishop of Vindava and Baltic
His Grace +MARK, Holy American Apostolic Church
His Eminence +MICHAEL, Metropolitan of American Province Ohio, USA, Primate of OCA-UAOC
His Eminence +GREGORY, Metropolitan of Australazian, Province Phillipine Missions, Australia, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +WENCESLAUS, Bishop of Uganda
His Eminence +JOHN, Metropolitan of Hawaii and Pacific Rim, Chaldaen-Syrian, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +ANTHONY, Bishop of Sochi and South Russia
His Eminence +JOSEPHUS, Metropolitan of Anglican Rite Metropolia, Missouri, USA, OCA-UAOC
His Grace Nektarios, UAOC Institute, Monastery of St. Sebastian, Wyoming, USA, OCA-UAOC
His Eminence +JOHN, Metropolitan Province in Zambia, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +HAROLD, Western Rite Vicariate Brazil, OCA-UAOC
His Eminence +AFTIMIOS, Presiding Hierarch America Missionary Orthodox Society
His Grace +JOHN, Western Rite Vicariate Uganda, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +GREGORIUS, Western Rite Exarcado de Brasil, OCA-UAOC
And all our Bishops…, Priest, Monks, Nuns and Laity + www.oca-uaoc.org
THE PROTHESIS
At an appropriate time, immediately before the processional, the celebrant or designated priest shall proceed to the Altar of Protheis. Vested in amice (depending on Liturgical Style), alb, cincture and stole.
The celebrant shall say:
Priest: The Lord be with you, -or- Dominus Vobiscum,
People: And with thy spirit. -or- Et cum spiritutuo.
Priest: Let us pray. -or- Oremus.
The priest shall take the altar bread, place it on the paten and lifting slightly praying:
Accept, O Holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, this unspotted host which I, unworthy servant, offer unto Thee, my living and true God, for my innumerable sins, offenses, and negligence’s, and also for those here present and for all the faithful Christians, both living and dead, that it may avail me and them unto life everlasting. Amen.
The priest shall pour the wine into the chalice and bless the water, slightly pouring the water in the form of the cross, and praying:
O God, who in creating human nature has wonderfully dignified it and still more wonderfully reformed it, grant that by the mystery of this water and wine, we may become partakers of His Divine Nature, Who deigned to partake of our human nature, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
The priest shall lift the chalice as he is praying:
We offer unto Thee, O Lord, the chalice of salvation, beseeching Thy mercy that it may ascend before Thy Divine Majesty as a sweet odor for our salvation and that of the whole world. Amen
Accept us, O Lord, in the spirit of humility and contrition of heart; and grant that the Holy Sacrifice we offer this day in Thy sight may be pleasing to Thee, O Lord God.
Come, O almighty and eternal God the Sanctifier, bless this + Holy Sacrifice for the glory of Thy Holy Name.
The Preparation of the Gifts having been completed, the priest shall return to sacristy, finishes vesting and prepare for the processional.
+ The Divine Liturgy +
MASS OF CATECUMENS
PRAYERS BEFORE THE ENTRANCE
The congregation stands during the processional hymn. The priest stands before the communion rail or the Iconostasis. The Divine Liturgy begins as the celebrant chants or recites:
Priest: Blessed is the kingdom of the + Father, and of the + Son and of the + Holy Spirit, now and unto all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
Priest kneels or bows during the Psalm.
Priest: I will go unto the altar of God.
People: Even unto the God of my joy and gladness.
PSALM 43
Septuagint Psalm 42
(Lent and Requiems: Psalm 51)
Priest: Give judgement for me O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people, O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man.
People: For Thou are the God of my strength; why has Thou put me from Thee, and why go I so heavily while the enemy oppresses me?
Priest: Send out Thy light and Thy truth: that they may lead me and bring me unto Thy holy hill and to Thy dwelling.
People: That I may go unto the altar of God, even unto the God of my joy and gladness: and upon the harp will I give thanks unto Thee, O God, my God.
Priest: Why are thou so heavy, O my soul? And why are thou so disquieted within me?
People: O put thy trust in God: for I will yet give Him thanks, which is the help of my countenance and my God.
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PSALM 51
Lent and Requiems
Priest: Be merciful to me, O God, because of your constant love; wipe away my sins, because of your great mercy!
People: Wash away my evil and make me clean from my sin!
Priest: I recognize my faults; I am always conscious of my sins.
People: I have sinned against you – only against you and done what you consider evil. So, you are right in judging me; you are justified in condemning me.
Priest: I have been evil from the time I was born; from the day of my birth I have been sinful.
People: A faithful heart is what you want; fill my mind with your wisdom.
Priest: Remove my sin and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter then snow.
People: Let me hear the sounds of joy and gladness; and though you have crushed and broken me, I will be happy once again.
Priest: Close your eyes to my sins and wipe out all my evil.
People: Create a pure heart in me, O God, and put a new and loyal spirit in me.
Priest: Do not banish me from your presence; do not take your Holy Spirit away from me. Give me again the joy that comes from your salvation. And make my spirit obedient. Then I will teach sinners your commands, and they will turn back to you.
People: Spare my life, O God my Savior, and I will gladly proclaim your righteousness. Help me to speak, Lord, and I will praise you.
Priest: You do not want sacrifices, or I would offer them; you are not pleased with burnt offerings. My sacrifice is a submissive spirit, O God; a submissive and obedient heart you will not reject.
People: O God, be kind to Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Then you will be pleased with the proper sacrifices, and with all burnt offerings; and bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.
Priest: Glory be to the Father, and to the + Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
People: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Priest: Our help is in the + Name of the Lord.
People: Who made heaven and earth.
Priest pauses a moment to recall his own offenses against man and God.
Priest: I confess to God, to Blessed Mary, ever virgin, to all the Saints, and to you, my brethren, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed, striking breast 3x +++ by my own fault. I beg Holy Mary the Blessed Theotokos, all the Saints of God, and you, my brethren, to pray for me.
People: Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you all your sins, and bring you to everlasting life. Amen.
The congregation pauses and then makes their confession:
People: I confess to God, to Blessed Mary, ever virgin, to all the Saints, and to Thee Father that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed, by my own fault. I beg Holy Mary the Blessed Theotokos, all the Saints of God, and Thee Father, to pray for me.
The General Sacramental Absolution
The priest faces the people.
Priest: May Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to everlasting life. Amen. May the Almighty and Merciful Lord grant you pardon + absolution and remission of all your sins.
People: Amen.
Priest: Turn us again, O Lord, and strengthen us;
People: That Thy people may rejoice in Thee.
Priest: O Lord, show Thy mercy upon us;
People: And grant us Thy salvation.
Priest: O Lord, hear my prayer;
People: And let my cry come unto Thee.
Priest: The Lord be with you;
People: And with thy spirit.
Priest: Let us pray. Take away from us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, all our iniquities, that we may enter into the Holy of Holies with pure minds, through Christ our Lord.
(Incense may be prepared)
If incense is used the priest censes the altar, icons and people. If a server or Deacon be present, he or she may do the people after censing the priest.
THE LITANY OF PEACE
Blessing of God’s Kingdom
The people Stand
The Gospel Book is raised as the priest proclaims:
Priest: Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father, + and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever!
People: Amen.
From Easter to Ascension we sing, “Christ is risen…” three times.
Priest: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life. Christ is risen from the dead!
People: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life. Christ is risen from the dead!
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life. Christ is risen from the dead!
The congregation shall sit.
Priest: In peace let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For peace from on high, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For peace in the whole world, for the well-being of the Holy Churches of God, and for the union of them all, let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For this Holy Church (Chapel, Refuge, Home, Gathering, Monastery, Institution, _____) and Skete and for all who enter it with faith, reverence and fear of God, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. or Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: We pray for our Holy Apostolic Orthodox Church of Russia, the Orthodox Church of America, the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church and the American Eastern and Western Orthodox Catholic Church of America, Archdiocese of North America. We pray for the Holy Synod and Her Bishops: for +___________, our Ecumenical Patriarch, for +________ our Prime Archbishop, for +Martin our Archbishop, for +Michael, Archbishop and Moderator of The Standing Episcopal Conference of Orthodox Bishops. Likewise for all Orthodox Catholic Patriarchs throughout the world. We also pray for the Pope of Rome +___________ that full Eucharistic Ministry may be reached in all God’s Holy Church to fully achieve the prayer of Our Lord, “That all may be one...”, let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For all Christians living throughout the world, that we may all hear the call of true unity in Christ. That the blood of the Christian Martyrs will consume us in the Heart of Christ. That these saints may witness and testify the courage and love for Christ we are all confirmed in by our Baptism and Confirmation. Let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For our civil authorities, all the armed forces and those who serve courageously in our communities. Let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For this city, for every city and countryside and for those living within them in faith, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For all Christians and non-Christians who have lost a God fearing way and live in horrible confusion in these times we live. That the Holy Spirit will renew them in all ways and bring them to truth, let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For seasonable weather, for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. or Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For the safety of those who travel by sea, air, and land, and for all the salvation of the sick _______, the suffering _______, and the captive ________, let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: (Within a small group, those who wish to mention certain needs may do so.) If you have a particular intention, please mention it now so that we may all pray for it. Let us pray to the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: That we may be delivered from all affliction, wrath and need, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: Protect us, save us, have mercy on us and preserve us O God, by Your grace! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: Remembering our most holy, most pure, most blessed and glorious Lady, the Mother of God and ever-virgin Mary, with all the Saints, let us commend ourselves to one another, and our whole lives to Christ our God!
People: To Thee, O Lord!
Spoken
Priest: O Lord, our God, Whose might is beyond description, Whose glory surpasses all understanding, Whose mercy is without limits, Whose love for man is beyond expression; do Thee, O Master, in Your kindness, look down upon us and this place, and bestow on us and upon those praying with us Thine abundant mercies and benefits.
Sung
For to Thee is due all glory, honor, and worship, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever!
People: Amen.
The Introit
The Introit may be specially chosen, or the following may be used.
From Esther 13: 9-11
Priest: All things are in Thy will, O Lord; and there is none that can resist Thy will: for Thou have made all things, heaven and earth, and all things that are under the heavens: Thou art Lord of all. Blessed is the undefiled in the way; who walk in the law of the Lord.
Glory be to the Father, the to the + Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
People: Now and forever and ever. Amen.
The Kyrie Eleison
Priest: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
People: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
Priest: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
People: Christe Eleison -or- Christ have mercy upon us
Priest: Christe Eleison -or- Christ have mercy upon us
People: Christe Eleison -or- Christ have mercy upon us
Priest: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
People: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
Priest: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
The Trisagion
Priest: For Thou are Holy O Lord, and we give honor and praise to the Father + and the Son + and the Holy Spirit +, now and forever, from ages unto ages.
People: Amen. All should chant the following.
The words in [parentheses] are used during Advent and Lent.
All: Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us.
[Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us, and on the whole world.]
Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us.
[Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us, and on the whole world.]
Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us.
[Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us, and on the whole world.]
Glory be to the + Father, and to the + Son, and to the Holy + Spirit, now and forever.
Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us.
[Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us, and on the whole world.]
Priest: All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins, Master, + pardon our transgressions. Holy One, look upon us and heal our infirmities for Thy name’s sake.
The Gloria In Excelsis
People stand
The bells are rung on Christmas and Easter continuous.
The Gloria is said or sung, congregation standing.
Omitted during Lent, Advent and Requiems.
Priest: Glory Be To God On High
People: and on earth, peace good will towards men. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, and we worship Thee. We glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord, God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takes away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sits at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou only are holy; Thou only are the Lord: Thou only O Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit, are most high in the glory + of God the Father, Amen.
Priest: The Lord be with you. -or- Dominus Vobiscum.
People: And with your spirit. -or- Et cum spiritu tuo.
Priest: Let us pray. -or- Oremus.
The Collect
The Collect may be specially chosen, or the following may be used.
Priest: O Lord, we beseech Thee, with steady kindness keep Thy household safe: that through Thy protection, it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to good works for the glory of Thy name. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who reigns forever and ever amen.
First Reading
Congregation is seated. The Reader reads from among the people.
Reader: The first reading is from the book ____________.
After the reading the people respond with:
People: Thanks be to God.
The Epistle
The Epistle is read from the isle before the altar mid-way among the congregation unless read by a priest.
Priest, Deacon or Reader:
The Holy Epistle Reading according to the Letter of St. ___ to the _____.
Here ends this Holy Epistle Reading.
People: Thanks be to God.
The Proper Gradual For The Day
The Gradual may be specially chosen, or the following may be used.
Priest: Lord, Thou have been our refuge from generation to generation. Before the mountains were made, or the earth and the world was formed; from eternity and to eternity Thou art God. Alleluia, alleluia. (Ps. 113.1)
Priest or Deacon: Cleanse my heart + and my lips +, O Almighty God, Who did cleanse the lips of the prophet Isaiah with a burning coal, and in Thy gracious mercy so purify me that I may worthily proclaim Thy Holy + Gospel, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Priest: or Deacon: The Lord be with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
The Holy Gospel
Congregation Stands
The Byzantine introduction may be used as follows. At the proclaimers’ option, he may pray:
Priest: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Priest: 0 Gracious Master, pour forth into our hearts the spotless light of Your divine knowledge and open the eyes of our minds that we may understand the teachings of Thy Gospel. Instill in us also the fear of Thy blessed commandments, so that, having curbed all carnal desires, we may lead a spiritual life, both thinking and doing everything that pleases Thee. For Thou, O Christ, our God, are the enlightenment of our souls and bodies, and to Thee we render glory, together with Thine eternal Father, and with Thine all holy, good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
Priest: Wisdom, let us stand upright and listen to the Holy Gospel. Peace be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: The reading of the Holy Gospel according to N. . .
People: Glory be to Thee, O Lord, glory be to Thee.
Priest: Let us be attentive.
The Priest reads the Gospel
After the reading of the Gospel, the priest kisses the closed Gospel Book and places it in the middle of the Altar. The people pray:
People: Glory be to Thee, O Lord, glory be to Thee.
CONGREGATION SITS
SERMON
The Priest now gives a sermon.
Announcements may be given or after the Liturgy
The Nicene Creed
Priest: I believe in one God,
People: the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God. Begotten of His Father before all worlds. God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God. Begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father. By Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. (All bow at these words) And He was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary: and was made man. And was crucified also for us, under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And on the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead. Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead; + and the life of the world to come. Amen.
MASS OF THE FAITHFUL
THE GREATER OFFERTORY
Here may be sung an Offertory Hymn while the congregation is seated.
The Antimension is opened, and the gifts brought forth for procession. Upon returning to the altar, the gifts are placed on the antimension, and veils removed.
Incensing would take place following the procession.
The priest censes the oblations, and a procession is made to the back of the church, and up the center aisle, unless an Iconostasis is present. Then the typical norm would follow.
A member of the congregation brings up the Books of Intentions.
The priest washes his hands and recites alone:
Lavabo The 26th Psalm (Versses 6-12)
Priest: I will wash my hands in innocence, O Lord, and I will go to Thy altar, that I may show the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Thy wondrous works. Lord, I love the house in which Thou dwell, and the place wherein Thy glory dwells. Do not sweep me away with sinners, nor my life with the bloodthirsty, in whose hands is wickedness, and their right hand is full of gifts. But as for me, I will walk innocently, O deliver me and be merciful unto me. My foot stands aright, I will praise the Lord in the congregation.
*Glory be to the Father, and to the + Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be through all ages of ages. Amen.
Priest: Let us pray. Receive, O Holy Trinity, this oblation which we make to Thee in memory of the passion, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honor of the glorious and blessed ever virgin Mary, Theotokos, of blessed Joseph, blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew, James, Thomas, and of all Thy saints; that it may be available to their honor and our salvation: and that they may vouchsafe to intercede for us in heaven, whose memory we celebrate on earth, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
The congregation stands as the priest faces them.
Priest: Brethren, pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.
People: May the Lord receive the sacrifice at thy hands to the praise and glory of His Name, to our benefit and that of all His Holy Church.
The Secret
Here the Secret prayer is said, either from the day or the following:
Priest: In your readiness to forgive, O Lord, accept this sacrifice: for it is Thy will that through it you are appeased, and we are restored and saved. Through our Lord, Jesus Christ, who lives throughout all the ages of ages.
People: Amen.
Priest: The Lord be with you. -or- Dominus Vobiscum.
People: And with thy spirit. -or- Et cum spiritu tuo.
The Sursum Corda
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
Or Sursum corda.
People: We lift them up unto the Lord.
-Or- Habemus ad Dominum
Priest: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
-Or- Gratias agamus Dominus Deo nostro.
People: It is meet and right so to do.
-Or- Dignum et justum est.
The Preface
The following Preface or other may be used. Sunday and other Holy Feasts maintain their own Preface.
Priest: It is proper and just to sing hymns to Thee, to bless Thee, to praise Thee, to thank Thee, to worship Thee in every place of Thy kingdom; for Thou are God ineffable inconceivable, invisible, incomprehensible, ever existing, yet ever the same, Thou, and Thy only-begotten Son, and Thy Holy Spirit; Thou brought us forth from non-existence into being, and raised us up again when we had fallen, and left nothing undone, until Thou brought us to heaven and bestowed upon us Thy future kingdom. For all this we give thanks to Thee, and to Thy only begotten Son, and to Thy Holy Spirit, for all that we know and that we do not know, the manifest and the hidden benefits bestowed upon us. We thank Thee also for this ministry, which Thou have willed to accept from our hands, even though there stand before Thee thousands of archangels, myriads of angels, Cherubim and Seraphim, six winged, many-eyed, soaring aloft on their wings.
The Sanctus
The congregation kneels at the Sanctus. The bells should be rung at each Holy:
All: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed + is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
THE CANON
One may Kneel or Sit according to one’s ability.
The priest then reads the Canon of the Liturgy.
Priest: Therefore, Most Merciful Father, we humbly pray and beseech Thee through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord, that Thou would be pleased to accept and bless these gifts, these offerings, these Holy spotless Sacrifices, which we offer Thee in the first place for the Holy Catholic and Orthodox Church. That Thou would vouchsafe to keep Her in peace under Thy protection, to bring Her to unity and to guide Her throughout the world. We pray for our Holy Apostolic Orthodox Church of Russia, The Orthodox Church of America, The Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church and the American Eastern and Western Orthodox Catholic Church of America, Archdiocese of North America. We pray for the Holy Synod and Her Bishops: for + ______ our Ecumenical Patriarch, for + ________our Prime Archbishop, for +Martin our Archbishop, for +Michael Archbishop and Moderator of The Standing Episcopal Conference of Orthodox Bishops. Likewise for all Orthodox Patriarchs throughout the world, we also pray for the Pope of Rome that full Eucharistic Ministry may be reached in all God’s Holy Church. For all Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Monks and Nuns, ________________________, the Little Brothers (and Sisters) of Jesus of the Most Blessed Sacrament, for (N) ______ the President of the United States and for all Orthodox believers who hold the Catholic and Apostolic Faith.
People: Amen.
COMMEMORATION OF THE LIVING
Here are remembered those for whom special intentions are made.
Priest: Remember, O Lord, Thy servants and all here present whose faith and devotion are known unto Thee, for whom we offer (The names of those in the Book of the Living are +Blessed, remembered or they may pray them out loud), or who offer to Thee this Sacrifice of praise for themselves and those belonging to them, for the salvation of their souls, for their health and welfare and who pay their vows to Thee, the eternal, living and true God.
All: Amen.
Priest: In communion with, and venerating first the memory of the glorious and ever virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ; and also the Blessed Apostles and Martyrs, St. Charles de Foucauld, (here individual saints may be named) and all Thy saints, through whose prayers grant that in all things we may be guarded by the help of Thy protection. Through the same Christ our Lord.
People: Amen.
The priest removes head covering
Priest: We therefore pray Thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept this offering of our service and that of all Thy family; to order our days in Thy peace, to deliver us from eternal damnation, and to number us in the flock of Thine elect. Through our Lord. Amen.
Here may be placed the special Eucharistic Prayer
THE HOLY CONSECRATION
Priest: Which offering, we beseech Thee, O God, to bless +, consecrate +, approve, make worthy and acceptable in every way, that It may become for us the + Body and + Blood, of Thy most beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Who, the day before He suffered, took bread into His holy and venerable hands, and having raised His eyes to heaven, unto Thee, O God, His Almighty Father, giving thanks to Thee, He blessed it +, broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying:
Take ye all and eat of this:
For this is my Body.
The priest elevates the host, returns the host to the altar and makes a slight bow.
The server rings the bell once during the elevation and once during the bow.
In like manner, when the supper was done, taking also this goodly chalice into His holy and venerable hands, again giving thanks to Thee, He blessed + it, and gave it to His disciples, saying:
Take ye all, and drink of this:
For this is the chalice of my Blood of the new and eternal covenant; the mystery of faith, which shall be shed for Thee and for many unto the forgiveness of sins.
While the priest elevates the chalice, he says:
As often as you shall do these things, you shall do them in remembrance of me.
The priest elevates the chalice, returns it to the altar and then makes a slight bow.
The server rings the bell at the elevation and bow.
Wherefore, O Lord, we Thy servants, Thy holy people, calling to mind the blessed Passion of the same Christ Thy Son our Lord, His Resurrection from the dead and glorious Ascension into heaven, offer unto Thy most excellent Majesty of Thy gifts bestowed upon us a pure host, a holy host, a spotless host, the Holy Bread + of Eternal Life and the Chalice + of Everlasting Salvation. Upon which vouchsafe to look with a favorable and serene countenance, and to accept them as Thou were graciously pleased to accept the gifts of our patriarch Abraham, and that which Thy high priest, Melchisedech offered unto Thee, a Holy Sacrifice, a Spotless Victim.
The Epiclesis
Invocation of the Holy Spirit
Raising his eyes, the priest invokes the Holy Spirit, blesses the offerings praying:
At each cross the bells are rung.
And we beseech Thee, O Lord
to send down Thy Holy Spirit upon these offerings,
that He would make this Bread the Most Precious + Body of Thy Christ,
And that which is in this cup the Most Precious + Blood of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ,
Transmuting them by the all Holy Power
Of Thy Holy + Spirit.
He elevates the Sacred Chalice and Sacred Host, while blessing the people with them, saying:
Thine of Thine own we offer unto + Thee,
On behalf of all and for all.
Replaces them upon the corporal, covers the chalice and bows.
People: Amen. Amen. Amen.
Priest: We humbly beseech Thee, Almighty God, to command that these things be lifted up by the hands of Thy Holy Angels to Thy altar on high, into the presence of Thy Divine Majesty, that so many of us as shall partake at this altar of the most Sacred + Body and Blood + of Thy Son, may be filled with all heavenly benedictions. Through the same Christ our Lord.
The Commemoration of The Deceased
Be mindful also. O Lord, of Thy servants who are gone before us with the sign of faith, who rest in the sleep of peace, The names of those in the Book of the Deceased are + blessed, remembered. In some cases, the congregation may mention their deceased out loud. To them, O Lord, and to all who rest in Christ, grant we pray Thee a place of refreshment, light and peace. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
To us sinners also, Thy servants, confiding in the multitude of Thy mercies, grant some lot and partnership with Thy Holy Apostles and Martyrs, St. Teresa of Calcutta Here may be mentioned other saints commemorated and with all Thy Saints, into whose company we pray Thee of Thy mercy admit us, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences. Through Christ our Lord, by Whom O Lord, Thou dose ever create, sanctify, quicken, bless and bestow upon us all these good things:
He uplifts the gifts and cross them.
For by Him, and with Him, and in Him, is to Thee, God the Father Almighty in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory throughout all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Priest: Our Father,
All: 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: For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father +, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and forever and unto all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
Priest: Deliver us, we beseech Thee, from all evils past, present and to come, and at the intercession of the holy, glorious and blessed ever virgin Mary, Theotokos; of Thy blessed Apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew, James, Thomas and all Thy Saints, graciously give peace in our time, that aided by the help of Thy loving kindness, we may both be ever free from sin and secure from all evil. Through the same Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
The priest faces the people and blesses them with cross
Priest: The peace + of the Lord be always with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
The people should kneel at this point.
The priest breaks the host.
Priest: Broken and distributed is the Lamb of God, broken yet not disunited, eaten yet never consumed, but sanctifying those who partake thereof.
He places a particle in chalice.
Priest: May this mixture and Consecration of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus + Christ be effectual for us who receive it unto eternal life.
People: Amen.
The Agnus Dei
If sung, then all is done together. If spoken, then the priest will lead.
Priest: O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world,
People: Have mercy upon us.
Priest: O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world,
People: Have mercy upon us.
Priest: O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world,
People: Grant us Thy peace.
Priest: O Lord Jesus Christ, Who did say to Thy Apostles, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you”, regard not our sins, but the faith of Thy Church; and grant her that peace and unity which abide in Thy Will. Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Here the clergy exchange the Kiss of Peace, then transmit to the congregation.
The Kiss of Peace may be done by the priest approaching the communion rail and a member of the congregation coming up to receive the peace and then shares it with the congregation. If there is an Acolyte, he presents the peace to each row among the people and they in turn pass it on to others in their row.
Priest: O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who by the Will of the Father and the cooperation of the Holy Spirit has, by Thy death, given life to the world, deliver us, we beseech Thee, by this Thy Most Holy Body and Blood from all iniquities and from every evil. Make us ever obedient to Thy Commandments, and do not allow us to be forever separated from Thee, Who lives and reigns with God the Father, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Let not the participation of Thy Body, O Lord Jesus Christ, which we are unworthy to receive, be for us judgement and condemnation; but by Thy goodness may It be a safeguard and remedy to both soul and body, who with God the Father, in unity with the Holy Spirit, Who lives and reigns, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
The Communion of The Clergy
I will take the Bread of Heaven and call upon the Name of the Lord.
Priest prays thrice:
Lord, I am not worthy that Thou should come under my roof; but speak the word and my soul shall be healed. X3
Taking up the Body of Christ he says before receiving:
May the Body of our Lord + Jesus Christ, which was given for me, preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life. Amen
And then says:
What reward shall I give unto the Lord for all the benefits He has done to me? I will receive the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord, which is worthy to be praised; so, shall I be safe from my enemies.
Taking up the Blood of Christ he says before receiving:
May the Blood of our Lord + Jesus Christ, which was shed for me, preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life.
Prior to putting the chalice down, he kisses the foot of the chalice.
The Communion Of The Faithful
The priest facing the people, uses either the western approach or the eastern approach, and holding the Gifts prays:
-Or-
Here shall all who are worthy advance to the altar to receive Holy Communion under both Body and Blood.
The Body is placed in the Blood and presented unto the tongue of the communicant. If someone, for some reason, cannot take the Blood then they should come up and place one hand on their heart.
If someone only wishes a blessing with the Sacred, then they should come up with arms folded across the chest.
To each communicant, he says:
Priest: May the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep your soul unto everlasting life.
After receiving these precious gifts, return to your seat and give thanks for the blessings He has bestowed upon you.
Priest: What we have partaken with our mouth, O Lord,
All: may we receive with a pure heart, and of a temporal gift, may it become to us an eternal remedy. May this Communion cleanse us from sin, O Lord, and make us partakers of a heavenly healing.
May the Body and Blood which I have received, cleave unto my heart, O Lord; and grant that no stain of sin may remain in me, having been fed with this pure and Holy Sacrament. Who lives and reigns in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, through all ages of ages. Amen.
A Communion Hymn Or Antiphon
A hymn may be sung or an antiphon all standing.
Priest: Lord, let Thy benediction and Thy grace descend upon all that have received Thy Holy Body and Blood.
People: We have seen the true light. We have received the heavenly Holy Spirit: We have found the true Faith; worshipping the undivided Trinity that has saved us.
Priest: God has gone up with acclaim; the Lord has risen with the sound of the trumpet.
People: Blessed is our God always, now and ever, and unto all ages of ages. Amen.
The Post-Communion Collect
Proper of The Day
Priest: The Lord is with you. Or Dominus Vobiscum
People: And with thy spirit. Et cum Spiritutuo
Priest: Let us pray. Oremus.
A proper Collect may be chosen or one of the following:
Conclusion And Dismissal
Priest: The Lord be with thee. -or- Dominus Vobiscum
People: And with thy spirit. -or- Et cum Spiritotuo.
Then follows one of these alternative responses.
Priest: Go in peace, the Liturgy is ended. -or- Pacem, Ite, Missa est.
People: Thanks be to God, -or- Deo gratias.
Priest: The Mass has ended. -or- Ite missa est.
Congregation is seated
Priest goes before the Holy Icons and says:
Priest: We reverence Thy spotless icon, O gracious Lord, and ask forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ our God: for of Thy own good will Thou was pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou might deliver from bondage to the enemy those Whom Thou had fashioned. Wherefore, we cry aloud unto Thee: Thou have filled all things with joy, O our Savior, for Thou did come to save the world.
For as much as thou art a well-spring of tenderness, O Theotokos, make us worthy of compassion; look upon a sinful people; manifest thy power as ever, for hoping on thee we cry aloud unto thee: Hail! As once did Gabriel, chief captain of the bodiless powers of angels.
Before the altar.
Priest: Let the obedient performance of my bounded duty be pleasing unto Thee, O Holy Trinity, and grant that this sacrifice which I, unworthy that I am, have offered in the sight of The Divine Majesty, may be acceptable unto Thee and may through Thy mercy, obtain Thy favor for myself and for all those in whose behalf I have offered it. Who lives and reigns, God, throughout all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
The Final Blessing
Congregation may stand for one of the following blessings.
Priest: The Blessing of God Almighty, + the Father, + the Son and the Holy + Spirit, be among you and remain with you, now and unto all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
The Recessional
Priest: Go forth now into the world, loving thy neighbor as thyself and rejoice in the power of the Holy Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God. In the Name of the Father +, and of the Son +, and the Holy + Spirit. Amen
If a recessional hymn be used, the congregation shall stand during it, and in any event during the retirement of the clergy.
If the Prayers After Mass be said, the priest will leave the altar and stand outside.
Prayers After Mass
The Hail Mary is done 3x
Priest: Said or sung: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
People: Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of death. Amen
All: Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thy eyes of mercy towards us. And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Priest: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Priest: Let us pray.
O God, our refuge and our strength, graciously hear Thy people crying to Thee; and through the intercession of the glorious and immaculate virgin Mary, Mother of God, of her spouse, St. Joseph, Thy holy apostles, Peter, Paul, James and Andrew, and all the Saints, lend a merciful and compassionate ear to the prayers which we pour forth for the conversion of sinners and the freedom and prosperity of Holy Mother Church. Through the same Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
All: St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wiles and wickedness of the devil. Restrain him, O God, we humbly beseech Thee; and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the destruction of souls. Amen.
Priest: Most Sacred Heart of You Divine Jesus,
People: Have Mercy on us.
Priest: Most Sacred and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus,
People: Have Mercy on us.
Priest: Most Sacred and all loving Heart of Jesus,
People: Have Mercy on us.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
While the celebrant removes the Eucharist from the tabernacle and places it in the monstrance, the following hymn is sung, or other that may be selected:
O saving Victim, open wide --- O salutaris Hostia
The gate of heaven to us below --- Que caeli pandis ostium;
Our foes press on from every side; --- Bella premunt hostillia,
Your aid supply, Your strength --- Da robur, fer auxillium.
bestow.
To Your great name be endless --- Uni trinouque Domino
Praise,
Immortal Godhead, One in Three, --- Sit sempiterna gloria’
O grant us endless length of days --- Qui vitam sine terminio
In our true native land to be. Amen. --- Nobis donet in patria. Amen.
Priest: Blessed be God the + Father, Who first loved us and made us accepted in the Beloved; Blessed be God the + Son, Who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own Blood; Blessed be God the Holy + Spirit, Who sheds the love of God abroad in our hearts: Be all love, and all glory, now and forever and ever. Amen.
All: Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
O heavenly King, O comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who are in all places and fills all things; treasury of good things and giver of life: come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.
All should stand.
To be chanted:
All: Holy God +, Holy Mighty One +, Holy Immortal One +, have mercy on us. 3x
To be repeated after the priest.
Priest: Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar.
Blessed be the True Presence of Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Holy Theotokos, Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and immaculate conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints.
At this point the Body of Christ may be held for those who wish to come up to kiss the monstrance in adoration.
All: Most Holy Trinity, Father, + Son and Holy Spirit, I adore Thee profoundly and I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world. In reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and indifference by which He Himself is offended. And by the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners. Amen.
The priest will do a profound Blessing upon all with the Eucharist.
Other Prayers such as the rosary or Vigils may take place here, before the Blessed Sacrament. If there is no other included service or meditational period, then the following is the close.
While this or another hymn may be sung, the priest will put the Holies back in the tabernacle.
Holy God, we praise Thy name; Hark, the loud celestial hymn;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee; Angel Choirs above are raising;
All on earth Thy scepter claim; Cherubim and Seraphim,
All in heaven above adore thee. In unceasing chorus praising,
Infinite Thy vast domain, Fill the heavens with sweet
Everlasting is Thy reign! 2x accord,
Holy, holy, holy Lord! 2x
END OF CONGREGATIONAL HOLY LITURGY
According to the Monastic usage
OF
The American Eastern And Western Orthodox Catholic Church
Archdiocese of North America
Catholic Orthodox Apostolic Church Synod
Orthodox Church of America – Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church
His All-Holiness ,+ BARTHOLOMEUS I Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch
Hierarchy
Holy Synod of the Catholic Orthodox Apostolic Church
His Beatitude +Dimitry, Metropolitan Primate of the Synod of Bishops, APC, OCAC
His Eminence +STEPHEN, Metropolitan of Kyiv and All-Ukraine
His Eminence +LEONID, Metropolitan of European Province France, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +SIMEON, Bishop of Krutitsy and Krlonna (in Rest)
His Eminence +MARTIN, Metropolitan of the Western Rite Vicariate, Michigan, USA, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +OLEG, Bishop of Vindava and Baltic
His Grace +MARK, Holy American Apostolic Church
His Eminence +MICHAEL, Metropolitan of American Province Ohio, USA, Primate of OCA-UAOC
His Eminence +GREGORY, Metropolitan of Australazian, Province Phillipine Missions, Australia, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +WENCESLAUS, Bishop of Uganda
His Eminence +JOHN, Metropolitan of Hawaii and Pacific Rim, Chaldaen-Syrian, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +ANTHONY, Bishop of Sochi and South Russia
His Eminence +JOSEPHUS, Metropolitan of Anglican Rite Metropolia, Missouri, USA, OCA-UAOC
His Grace Nektarios, UAOC Institute, Monastery of St. Sebastian, Wyoming, USA, OCA-UAOC
His Eminence +JOHN, Metropolitan Province in Zambia, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +HAROLD, Western Rite Vicariate Brazil, OCA-UAOC
His Eminence +AFTIMIOS, Presiding Hierarch America Missionary Orthodox Society
His Grace +JOHN, Western Rite Vicariate Uganda, OCA-UAOC
His Grace +GREGORIUS, Western Rite Exarcado de Brasil, OCA-UAOC
And all our Bishops…, Priest, Monks, Nuns and Laity + www.oca-uaoc.org
THE PROTHESIS
At an appropriate time, immediately before the processional, the celebrant or designated priest shall proceed to the Altar of Protheis. Vested in amice (depending on Liturgical Style), alb, cincture and stole.
The celebrant shall say:
Priest: The Lord be with you, -or- Dominus Vobiscum,
People: And with thy spirit. -or- Et cum spiritutuo.
Priest: Let us pray. -or- Oremus.
The priest shall take the altar bread, place it on the paten and lifting slightly praying:
Accept, O Holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, this unspotted host which I, unworthy servant, offer unto Thee, my living and true God, for my innumerable sins, offenses, and negligence’s, and also for those here present and for all the faithful Christians, both living and dead, that it may avail me and them unto life everlasting. Amen.
The priest shall pour the wine into the chalice and bless the water, slightly pouring the water in the form of the cross, and praying:
O God, who in creating human nature has wonderfully dignified it and still more wonderfully reformed it, grant that by the mystery of this water and wine, we may become partakers of His Divine Nature, Who deigned to partake of our human nature, Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
The priest shall lift the chalice as he is praying:
We offer unto Thee, O Lord, the chalice of salvation, beseeching Thy mercy that it may ascend before Thy Divine Majesty as a sweet odor for our salvation and that of the whole world. Amen
Accept us, O Lord, in the spirit of humility and contrition of heart; and grant that the Holy Sacrifice we offer this day in Thy sight may be pleasing to Thee, O Lord God.
Come, O almighty and eternal God the Sanctifier, bless this + Holy Sacrifice for the glory of Thy Holy Name.
The Preparation of the Gifts having been completed, the priest shall return to sacristy, finishes vesting and prepare for the processional.
+ The Divine Liturgy +
MASS OF CATECUMENS
PRAYERS BEFORE THE ENTRANCE
The congregation stands during the processional hymn. The priest stands before the communion rail or the Iconostasis. The Divine Liturgy begins as the celebrant chants or recites:
Priest: Blessed is the kingdom of the + Father, and of the + Son and of the + Holy Spirit, now and unto all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
Priest kneels or bows during the Psalm.
Priest: I will go unto the altar of God.
People: Even unto the God of my joy and gladness.
PSALM 43
Septuagint Psalm 42
(Lent and Requiems: Psalm 51)
Priest: Give judgement for me O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people, O deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man.
People: For Thou are the God of my strength; why has Thou put me from Thee, and why go I so heavily while the enemy oppresses me?
Priest: Send out Thy light and Thy truth: that they may lead me and bring me unto Thy holy hill and to Thy dwelling.
People: That I may go unto the altar of God, even unto the God of my joy and gladness: and upon the harp will I give thanks unto Thee, O God, my God.
Priest: Why are thou so heavy, O my soul? And why are thou so disquieted within me?
People: O put thy trust in God: for I will yet give Him thanks, which is the help of my countenance and my God.
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PSALM 51
Lent and Requiems
Priest: Be merciful to me, O God, because of your constant love; wipe away my sins, because of your great mercy!
People: Wash away my evil and make me clean from my sin!
Priest: I recognize my faults; I am always conscious of my sins.
People: I have sinned against you – only against you and done what you consider evil. So, you are right in judging me; you are justified in condemning me.
Priest: I have been evil from the time I was born; from the day of my birth I have been sinful.
People: A faithful heart is what you want; fill my mind with your wisdom.
Priest: Remove my sin and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter then snow.
People: Let me hear the sounds of joy and gladness; and though you have crushed and broken me, I will be happy once again.
Priest: Close your eyes to my sins and wipe out all my evil.
People: Create a pure heart in me, O God, and put a new and loyal spirit in me.
Priest: Do not banish me from your presence; do not take your Holy Spirit away from me. Give me again the joy that comes from your salvation. And make my spirit obedient. Then I will teach sinners your commands, and they will turn back to you.
People: Spare my life, O God my Savior, and I will gladly proclaim your righteousness. Help me to speak, Lord, and I will praise you.
Priest: You do not want sacrifices, or I would offer them; you are not pleased with burnt offerings. My sacrifice is a submissive spirit, O God; a submissive and obedient heart you will not reject.
People: O God, be kind to Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Then you will be pleased with the proper sacrifices, and with all burnt offerings; and bulls will be sacrificed on your altar.
Priest: Glory be to the Father, and to the + Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
People: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Priest: Our help is in the + Name of the Lord.
People: Who made heaven and earth.
Priest pauses a moment to recall his own offenses against man and God.
Priest: I confess to God, to Blessed Mary, ever virgin, to all the Saints, and to you, my brethren, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed, striking breast 3x +++ by my own fault. I beg Holy Mary the Blessed Theotokos, all the Saints of God, and you, my brethren, to pray for me.
People: Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you all your sins, and bring you to everlasting life. Amen.
The congregation pauses and then makes their confession:
People: I confess to God, to Blessed Mary, ever virgin, to all the Saints, and to Thee Father that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed, by my own fault. I beg Holy Mary the Blessed Theotokos, all the Saints of God, and Thee Father, to pray for me.
The General Sacramental Absolution
The priest faces the people.
Priest: May Almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to everlasting life. Amen. May the Almighty and Merciful Lord grant you pardon + absolution and remission of all your sins.
People: Amen.
Priest: Turn us again, O Lord, and strengthen us;
People: That Thy people may rejoice in Thee.
Priest: O Lord, show Thy mercy upon us;
People: And grant us Thy salvation.
Priest: O Lord, hear my prayer;
People: And let my cry come unto Thee.
Priest: The Lord be with you;
People: And with thy spirit.
Priest: Let us pray. Take away from us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, all our iniquities, that we may enter into the Holy of Holies with pure minds, through Christ our Lord.
(Incense may be prepared)
If incense is used the priest censes the altar, icons and people. If a server or Deacon be present, he or she may do the people after censing the priest.
THE LITANY OF PEACE
Blessing of God’s Kingdom
The people Stand
The Gospel Book is raised as the priest proclaims:
Priest: Blessed is the Kingdom of the Father, + and the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever!
People: Amen.
From Easter to Ascension we sing, “Christ is risen…” three times.
Priest: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life. Christ is risen from the dead!
People: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life. Christ is risen from the dead!
All: Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tomb bestowing life. Christ is risen from the dead!
The congregation shall sit.
Priest: In peace let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For peace from on high, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For peace in the whole world, for the well-being of the Holy Churches of God, and for the union of them all, let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For this Holy Church (Chapel, Refuge, Home, Gathering, Monastery, Institution, _____) and Skete and for all who enter it with faith, reverence and fear of God, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. or Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: We pray for our Holy Apostolic Orthodox Church of Russia, the Orthodox Church of America, the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church and the American Eastern and Western Orthodox Catholic Church of America, Archdiocese of North America. We pray for the Holy Synod and Her Bishops: for +___________, our Ecumenical Patriarch, for +________ our Prime Archbishop, for +Martin our Archbishop, for +Michael, Archbishop and Moderator of The Standing Episcopal Conference of Orthodox Bishops. Likewise for all Orthodox Catholic Patriarchs throughout the world. We also pray for the Pope of Rome +___________ that full Eucharistic Ministry may be reached in all God’s Holy Church to fully achieve the prayer of Our Lord, “That all may be one...”, let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For all Christians living throughout the world, that we may all hear the call of true unity in Christ. That the blood of the Christian Martyrs will consume us in the Heart of Christ. That these saints may witness and testify the courage and love for Christ we are all confirmed in by our Baptism and Confirmation. Let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For our civil authorities, all the armed forces and those who serve courageously in our communities. Let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For this city, for every city and countryside and for those living within them in faith, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For all Christians and non-Christians who have lost a God fearing way and live in horrible confusion in these times we live. That the Holy Spirit will renew them in all ways and bring them to truth, let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For seasonable weather, for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. or Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: For the safety of those who travel by sea, air, and land, and for all the salvation of the sick _______, the suffering _______, and the captive ________, let us pray to the Lord! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: (Within a small group, those who wish to mention certain needs may do so.) If you have a particular intention, please mention it now so that we may all pray for it. Let us pray to the Lord.
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: That we may be delivered from all affliction, wrath and need, let us pray to the Lord! \/
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: Protect us, save us, have mercy on us and preserve us O God, by Your grace! /\
People: Lord, have mercy. -or- Kyrie Eleison.
Priest: Remembering our most holy, most pure, most blessed and glorious Lady, the Mother of God and ever-virgin Mary, with all the Saints, let us commend ourselves to one another, and our whole lives to Christ our God!
People: To Thee, O Lord!
Spoken
Priest: O Lord, our God, Whose might is beyond description, Whose glory surpasses all understanding, Whose mercy is without limits, Whose love for man is beyond expression; do Thee, O Master, in Your kindness, look down upon us and this place, and bestow on us and upon those praying with us Thine abundant mercies and benefits.
Sung
For to Thee is due all glory, honor, and worship, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever!
People: Amen.
The Introit
The Introit may be specially chosen, or the following may be used.
From Esther 13: 9-11
Priest: All things are in Thy will, O Lord; and there is none that can resist Thy will: for Thou have made all things, heaven and earth, and all things that are under the heavens: Thou art Lord of all. Blessed is the undefiled in the way; who walk in the law of the Lord.
Glory be to the Father, the to the + Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
People: Now and forever and ever. Amen.
The Kyrie Eleison
Priest: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
People: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
Priest: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
People: Christe Eleison -or- Christ have mercy upon us
Priest: Christe Eleison -or- Christ have mercy upon us
People: Christe Eleison -or- Christ have mercy upon us
Priest: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
People: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
Priest: Kyrie Eleison -or- Lord have mercy upon us
The Trisagion
Priest: For Thou are Holy O Lord, and we give honor and praise to the Father + and the Son + and the Holy Spirit +, now and forever, from ages unto ages.
People: Amen. All should chant the following.
The words in [parentheses] are used during Advent and Lent.
All: Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us.
[Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us, and on the whole world.]
Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us.
[Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us, and on the whole world.]
Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us.
[Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us, and on the whole world.]
Glory be to the + Father, and to the + Son, and to the Holy + Spirit, now and forever.
Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us.
[Holy + God, Holy + Mighty One, Holy + Immortal One; Have mercy on us, and on the whole world.]
Priest: All Holy Trinity, have mercy on us. Lord, forgive our sins, Master, + pardon our transgressions. Holy One, look upon us and heal our infirmities for Thy name’s sake.
The Gloria In Excelsis
People stand
The bells are rung on Christmas and Easter continuous.
The Gloria is said or sung, congregation standing.
Omitted during Lent, Advent and Requiems.
Priest: Glory Be To God On High
People: and on earth, peace good will towards men. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, and we worship Thee. We glorify Thee, we give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory, O Lord, God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, that takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou that takes away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou that sits at the right hand of God the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou only are holy; Thou only are the Lord: Thou only O Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit, are most high in the glory + of God the Father, Amen.
Priest: The Lord be with you. -or- Dominus Vobiscum.
People: And with your spirit. -or- Et cum spiritu tuo.
Priest: Let us pray. -or- Oremus.
The Collect
The Collect may be specially chosen, or the following may be used.
Priest: O Lord, we beseech Thee, with steady kindness keep Thy household safe: that through Thy protection, it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to good works for the glory of Thy name. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who reigns forever and ever amen.
First Reading
Congregation is seated. The Reader reads from among the people.
Reader: The first reading is from the book ____________.
After the reading the people respond with:
People: Thanks be to God.
The Epistle
The Epistle is read from the isle before the altar mid-way among the congregation unless read by a priest.
Priest, Deacon or Reader:
The Holy Epistle Reading according to the Letter of St. ___ to the _____.
Here ends this Holy Epistle Reading.
People: Thanks be to God.
The Proper Gradual For The Day
The Gradual may be specially chosen, or the following may be used.
Priest: Lord, Thou have been our refuge from generation to generation. Before the mountains were made, or the earth and the world was formed; from eternity and to eternity Thou art God. Alleluia, alleluia. (Ps. 113.1)
Priest or Deacon: Cleanse my heart + and my lips +, O Almighty God, Who did cleanse the lips of the prophet Isaiah with a burning coal, and in Thy gracious mercy so purify me that I may worthily proclaim Thy Holy + Gospel, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Priest: or Deacon: The Lord be with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
The Holy Gospel
Congregation Stands
The Byzantine introduction may be used as follows. At the proclaimers’ option, he may pray:
Priest: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Priest: 0 Gracious Master, pour forth into our hearts the spotless light of Your divine knowledge and open the eyes of our minds that we may understand the teachings of Thy Gospel. Instill in us also the fear of Thy blessed commandments, so that, having curbed all carnal desires, we may lead a spiritual life, both thinking and doing everything that pleases Thee. For Thou, O Christ, our God, are the enlightenment of our souls and bodies, and to Thee we render glory, together with Thine eternal Father, and with Thine all holy, good and life-creating Spirit, now and ever, and forever. Amen.
Priest: Wisdom, let us stand upright and listen to the Holy Gospel. Peace be with you.
People: And with your spirit.
Priest: The reading of the Holy Gospel according to N. . .
People: Glory be to Thee, O Lord, glory be to Thee.
Priest: Let us be attentive.
The Priest reads the Gospel
After the reading of the Gospel, the priest kisses the closed Gospel Book and places it in the middle of the Altar. The people pray:
People: Glory be to Thee, O Lord, glory be to Thee.
CONGREGATION SITS
SERMON
The Priest now gives a sermon.
Announcements may be given or after the Liturgy
The Nicene Creed
Priest: I believe in one God,
People: the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God. Begotten of His Father before all worlds. God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God. Begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father. By Whom all things were made. Who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven. (All bow at these words) And He was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary: and was made man. And was crucified also for us, under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And on the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead. Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father, Who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; Who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead; + and the life of the world to come. Amen.
MASS OF THE FAITHFUL
THE GREATER OFFERTORY
Here may be sung an Offertory Hymn while the congregation is seated.
The Antimension is opened, and the gifts brought forth for procession. Upon returning to the altar, the gifts are placed on the antimension, and veils removed.
Incensing would take place following the procession.
The priest censes the oblations, and a procession is made to the back of the church, and up the center aisle, unless an Iconostasis is present. Then the typical norm would follow.
A member of the congregation brings up the Books of Intentions.
The priest washes his hands and recites alone:
Lavabo The 26th Psalm (Versses 6-12)
Priest: I will wash my hands in innocence, O Lord, and I will go to Thy altar, that I may show the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all Thy wondrous works. Lord, I love the house in which Thou dwell, and the place wherein Thy glory dwells. Do not sweep me away with sinners, nor my life with the bloodthirsty, in whose hands is wickedness, and their right hand is full of gifts. But as for me, I will walk innocently, O deliver me and be merciful unto me. My foot stands aright, I will praise the Lord in the congregation.
*Glory be to the Father, and to the + Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be through all ages of ages. Amen.
Priest: Let us pray. Receive, O Holy Trinity, this oblation which we make to Thee in memory of the passion, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in honor of the glorious and blessed ever virgin Mary, Theotokos, of blessed Joseph, blessed John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew, James, Thomas, and of all Thy saints; that it may be available to their honor and our salvation: and that they may vouchsafe to intercede for us in heaven, whose memory we celebrate on earth, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
The congregation stands as the priest faces them.
Priest: Brethren, pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.
People: May the Lord receive the sacrifice at thy hands to the praise and glory of His Name, to our benefit and that of all His Holy Church.
The Secret
Here the Secret prayer is said, either from the day or the following:
Priest: In your readiness to forgive, O Lord, accept this sacrifice: for it is Thy will that through it you are appeased, and we are restored and saved. Through our Lord, Jesus Christ, who lives throughout all the ages of ages.
People: Amen.
Priest: The Lord be with you. -or- Dominus Vobiscum.
People: And with thy spirit. -or- Et cum spiritu tuo.
The Sursum Corda
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
Or Sursum corda.
People: We lift them up unto the Lord.
-Or- Habemus ad Dominum
Priest: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
-Or- Gratias agamus Dominus Deo nostro.
People: It is meet and right so to do.
-Or- Dignum et justum est.
The Preface
The following Preface or other may be used. Sunday and other Holy Feasts maintain their own Preface.
Priest: It is proper and just to sing hymns to Thee, to bless Thee, to praise Thee, to thank Thee, to worship Thee in every place of Thy kingdom; for Thou are God ineffable inconceivable, invisible, incomprehensible, ever existing, yet ever the same, Thou, and Thy only-begotten Son, and Thy Holy Spirit; Thou brought us forth from non-existence into being, and raised us up again when we had fallen, and left nothing undone, until Thou brought us to heaven and bestowed upon us Thy future kingdom. For all this we give thanks to Thee, and to Thy only begotten Son, and to Thy Holy Spirit, for all that we know and that we do not know, the manifest and the hidden benefits bestowed upon us. We thank Thee also for this ministry, which Thou have willed to accept from our hands, even though there stand before Thee thousands of archangels, myriads of angels, Cherubim and Seraphim, six winged, many-eyed, soaring aloft on their wings.
The Sanctus
The congregation kneels at the Sanctus. The bells should be rung at each Holy:
All: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed + is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
THE CANON
One may Kneel or Sit according to one’s ability.
The priest then reads the Canon of the Liturgy.
Priest: Therefore, Most Merciful Father, we humbly pray and beseech Thee through Jesus Christ Thy Son our Lord, that Thou would be pleased to accept and bless these gifts, these offerings, these Holy spotless Sacrifices, which we offer Thee in the first place for the Holy Catholic and Orthodox Church. That Thou would vouchsafe to keep Her in peace under Thy protection, to bring Her to unity and to guide Her throughout the world. We pray for our Holy Apostolic Orthodox Church of Russia, The Orthodox Church of America, The Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church and the American Eastern and Western Orthodox Catholic Church of America, Archdiocese of North America. We pray for the Holy Synod and Her Bishops: for + ______ our Ecumenical Patriarch, for + ________our Prime Archbishop, for +Martin our Archbishop, for +Michael Archbishop and Moderator of The Standing Episcopal Conference of Orthodox Bishops. Likewise for all Orthodox Patriarchs throughout the world, we also pray for the Pope of Rome that full Eucharistic Ministry may be reached in all God’s Holy Church. For all Bishops, Priests and Deacons, Monks and Nuns, ________________________, the Little Brothers (and Sisters) of Jesus of the Most Blessed Sacrament, for (N) ______ the President of the United States and for all Orthodox believers who hold the Catholic and Apostolic Faith.
People: Amen.
COMMEMORATION OF THE LIVING
Here are remembered those for whom special intentions are made.
Priest: Remember, O Lord, Thy servants and all here present whose faith and devotion are known unto Thee, for whom we offer (The names of those in the Book of the Living are +Blessed, remembered or they may pray them out loud), or who offer to Thee this Sacrifice of praise for themselves and those belonging to them, for the salvation of their souls, for their health and welfare and who pay their vows to Thee, the eternal, living and true God.
All: Amen.
Priest: In communion with, and venerating first the memory of the glorious and ever virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ; and also the Blessed Apostles and Martyrs, St. Charles de Foucauld, (here individual saints may be named) and all Thy saints, through whose prayers grant that in all things we may be guarded by the help of Thy protection. Through the same Christ our Lord.
People: Amen.
The priest removes head covering
Priest: We therefore pray Thee, O Lord, mercifully to accept this offering of our service and that of all Thy family; to order our days in Thy peace, to deliver us from eternal damnation, and to number us in the flock of Thine elect. Through our Lord. Amen.
Here may be placed the special Eucharistic Prayer
THE HOLY CONSECRATION
Priest: Which offering, we beseech Thee, O God, to bless +, consecrate +, approve, make worthy and acceptable in every way, that It may become for us the + Body and + Blood, of Thy most beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION
Who, the day before He suffered, took bread into His holy and venerable hands, and having raised His eyes to heaven, unto Thee, O God, His Almighty Father, giving thanks to Thee, He blessed it +, broke it, and gave it to His disciples, saying:
Take ye all and eat of this:
For this is my Body.
The priest elevates the host, returns the host to the altar and makes a slight bow.
The server rings the bell once during the elevation and once during the bow.
In like manner, when the supper was done, taking also this goodly chalice into His holy and venerable hands, again giving thanks to Thee, He blessed + it, and gave it to His disciples, saying:
Take ye all, and drink of this:
For this is the chalice of my Blood of the new and eternal covenant; the mystery of faith, which shall be shed for Thee and for many unto the forgiveness of sins.
While the priest elevates the chalice, he says:
As often as you shall do these things, you shall do them in remembrance of me.
The priest elevates the chalice, returns it to the altar and then makes a slight bow.
The server rings the bell at the elevation and bow.
Wherefore, O Lord, we Thy servants, Thy holy people, calling to mind the blessed Passion of the same Christ Thy Son our Lord, His Resurrection from the dead and glorious Ascension into heaven, offer unto Thy most excellent Majesty of Thy gifts bestowed upon us a pure host, a holy host, a spotless host, the Holy Bread + of Eternal Life and the Chalice + of Everlasting Salvation. Upon which vouchsafe to look with a favorable and serene countenance, and to accept them as Thou were graciously pleased to accept the gifts of our patriarch Abraham, and that which Thy high priest, Melchisedech offered unto Thee, a Holy Sacrifice, a Spotless Victim.
The Epiclesis
Invocation of the Holy Spirit
Raising his eyes, the priest invokes the Holy Spirit, blesses the offerings praying:
At each cross the bells are rung.
And we beseech Thee, O Lord
to send down Thy Holy Spirit upon these offerings,
that He would make this Bread the Most Precious + Body of Thy Christ,
And that which is in this cup the Most Precious + Blood of Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ,
Transmuting them by the all Holy Power
Of Thy Holy + Spirit.
He elevates the Sacred Chalice and Sacred Host, while blessing the people with them, saying:
Thine of Thine own we offer unto + Thee,
On behalf of all and for all.
Replaces them upon the corporal, covers the chalice and bows.
People: Amen. Amen. Amen.
Priest: We humbly beseech Thee, Almighty God, to command that these things be lifted up by the hands of Thy Holy Angels to Thy altar on high, into the presence of Thy Divine Majesty, that so many of us as shall partake at this altar of the most Sacred + Body and Blood + of Thy Son, may be filled with all heavenly benedictions. Through the same Christ our Lord.
The Commemoration of The Deceased
Be mindful also. O Lord, of Thy servants who are gone before us with the sign of faith, who rest in the sleep of peace, The names of those in the Book of the Deceased are + blessed, remembered. In some cases, the congregation may mention their deceased out loud. To them, O Lord, and to all who rest in Christ, grant we pray Thee a place of refreshment, light and peace. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
To us sinners also, Thy servants, confiding in the multitude of Thy mercies, grant some lot and partnership with Thy Holy Apostles and Martyrs, St. Teresa of Calcutta Here may be mentioned other saints commemorated and with all Thy Saints, into whose company we pray Thee of Thy mercy admit us, not weighing our merits, but pardoning our offences. Through Christ our Lord, by Whom O Lord, Thou dose ever create, sanctify, quicken, bless and bestow upon us all these good things:
He uplifts the gifts and cross them.
For by Him, and with Him, and in Him, is to Thee, God the Father Almighty in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory throughout all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Priest: Our Father,
All: 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: For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, of the Father +, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, now and forever and unto all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
Priest: Deliver us, we beseech Thee, from all evils past, present and to come, and at the intercession of the holy, glorious and blessed ever virgin Mary, Theotokos; of Thy blessed Apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew, James, Thomas and all Thy Saints, graciously give peace in our time, that aided by the help of Thy loving kindness, we may both be ever free from sin and secure from all evil. Through the same Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
The priest faces the people and blesses them with cross
Priest: The peace + of the Lord be always with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
The people should kneel at this point.
The priest breaks the host.
Priest: Broken and distributed is the Lamb of God, broken yet not disunited, eaten yet never consumed, but sanctifying those who partake thereof.
He places a particle in chalice.
Priest: May this mixture and Consecration of the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus + Christ be effectual for us who receive it unto eternal life.
People: Amen.
The Agnus Dei
If sung, then all is done together. If spoken, then the priest will lead.
Priest: O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world,
People: Have mercy upon us.
Priest: O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world,
People: Have mercy upon us.
Priest: O Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world,
People: Grant us Thy peace.
Priest: O Lord Jesus Christ, Who did say to Thy Apostles, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you”, regard not our sins, but the faith of Thy Church; and grant her that peace and unity which abide in Thy Will. Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Here the clergy exchange the Kiss of Peace, then transmit to the congregation.
The Kiss of Peace may be done by the priest approaching the communion rail and a member of the congregation coming up to receive the peace and then shares it with the congregation. If there is an Acolyte, he presents the peace to each row among the people and they in turn pass it on to others in their row.
Priest: O Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, who by the Will of the Father and the cooperation of the Holy Spirit has, by Thy death, given life to the world, deliver us, we beseech Thee, by this Thy Most Holy Body and Blood from all iniquities and from every evil. Make us ever obedient to Thy Commandments, and do not allow us to be forever separated from Thee, Who lives and reigns with God the Father, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Let not the participation of Thy Body, O Lord Jesus Christ, which we are unworthy to receive, be for us judgement and condemnation; but by Thy goodness may It be a safeguard and remedy to both soul and body, who with God the Father, in unity with the Holy Spirit, Who lives and reigns, God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
The Communion of The Clergy
I will take the Bread of Heaven and call upon the Name of the Lord.
Priest prays thrice:
Lord, I am not worthy that Thou should come under my roof; but speak the word and my soul shall be healed. X3
Taking up the Body of Christ he says before receiving:
May the Body of our Lord + Jesus Christ, which was given for me, preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life. Amen
And then says:
What reward shall I give unto the Lord for all the benefits He has done to me? I will receive the cup of salvation, and call upon the Name of the Lord, which is worthy to be praised; so, shall I be safe from my enemies.
Taking up the Blood of Christ he says before receiving:
May the Blood of our Lord + Jesus Christ, which was shed for me, preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life.
Prior to putting the chalice down, he kisses the foot of the chalice.
The Communion Of The Faithful
The priest facing the people, uses either the western approach or the eastern approach, and holding the Gifts prays:
-Or-
Here shall all who are worthy advance to the altar to receive Holy Communion under both Body and Blood.
The Body is placed in the Blood and presented unto the tongue of the communicant. If someone, for some reason, cannot take the Blood then they should come up and place one hand on their heart.
If someone only wishes a blessing with the Sacred, then they should come up with arms folded across the chest.
To each communicant, he says:
Priest: May the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep your soul unto everlasting life.
After receiving these precious gifts, return to your seat and give thanks for the blessings He has bestowed upon you.
Priest: What we have partaken with our mouth, O Lord,
All: may we receive with a pure heart, and of a temporal gift, may it become to us an eternal remedy. May this Communion cleanse us from sin, O Lord, and make us partakers of a heavenly healing.
May the Body and Blood which I have received, cleave unto my heart, O Lord; and grant that no stain of sin may remain in me, having been fed with this pure and Holy Sacrament. Who lives and reigns in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, through all ages of ages. Amen.
A Communion Hymn Or Antiphon
A hymn may be sung or an antiphon all standing.
Priest: Lord, let Thy benediction and Thy grace descend upon all that have received Thy Holy Body and Blood.
People: We have seen the true light. We have received the heavenly Holy Spirit: We have found the true Faith; worshipping the undivided Trinity that has saved us.
Priest: God has gone up with acclaim; the Lord has risen with the sound of the trumpet.
People: Blessed is our God always, now and ever, and unto all ages of ages. Amen.
The Post-Communion Collect
Proper of The Day
Priest: The Lord is with you. Or Dominus Vobiscum
People: And with thy spirit. Et cum Spiritutuo
Priest: Let us pray. Oremus.
A proper Collect may be chosen or one of the following:
Conclusion And Dismissal
Priest: The Lord be with thee. -or- Dominus Vobiscum
People: And with thy spirit. -or- Et cum Spiritotuo.
Then follows one of these alternative responses.
Priest: Go in peace, the Liturgy is ended. -or- Pacem, Ite, Missa est.
People: Thanks be to God, -or- Deo gratias.
Priest: The Mass has ended. -or- Ite missa est.
Congregation is seated
Priest goes before the Holy Icons and says:
Priest: We reverence Thy spotless icon, O gracious Lord, and ask forgiveness of our transgressions, O Christ our God: for of Thy own good will Thou was pleased to ascend the Cross in the flesh, that Thou might deliver from bondage to the enemy those Whom Thou had fashioned. Wherefore, we cry aloud unto Thee: Thou have filled all things with joy, O our Savior, for Thou did come to save the world.
For as much as thou art a well-spring of tenderness, O Theotokos, make us worthy of compassion; look upon a sinful people; manifest thy power as ever, for hoping on thee we cry aloud unto thee: Hail! As once did Gabriel, chief captain of the bodiless powers of angels.
Before the altar.
Priest: Let the obedient performance of my bounded duty be pleasing unto Thee, O Holy Trinity, and grant that this sacrifice which I, unworthy that I am, have offered in the sight of The Divine Majesty, may be acceptable unto Thee and may through Thy mercy, obtain Thy favor for myself and for all those in whose behalf I have offered it. Who lives and reigns, God, throughout all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
The Final Blessing
Congregation may stand for one of the following blessings.
Priest: The Blessing of God Almighty, + the Father, + the Son and the Holy + Spirit, be among you and remain with you, now and unto all ages of ages.
People: Amen.
The Recessional
Priest: Go forth now into the world, loving thy neighbor as thyself and rejoice in the power of the Holy Spirit.
People: Thanks be to God. In the Name of the Father +, and of the Son +, and the Holy + Spirit. Amen
If a recessional hymn be used, the congregation shall stand during it, and in any event during the retirement of the clergy.
If the Prayers After Mass be said, the priest will leave the altar and stand outside.
Prayers After Mass
The Hail Mary is done 3x
Priest: Said or sung: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
People: Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of death. Amen
All: Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thy eyes of mercy towards us. And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Priest: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
All: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Priest: Let us pray.
O God, our refuge and our strength, graciously hear Thy people crying to Thee; and through the intercession of the glorious and immaculate virgin Mary, Mother of God, of her spouse, St. Joseph, Thy holy apostles, Peter, Paul, James and Andrew, and all the Saints, lend a merciful and compassionate ear to the prayers which we pour forth for the conversion of sinners and the freedom and prosperity of Holy Mother Church. Through the same Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
All: St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wiles and wickedness of the devil. Restrain him, O God, we humbly beseech Thee; and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the destruction of souls. Amen.
Priest: Most Sacred Heart of You Divine Jesus,
People: Have Mercy on us.
Priest: Most Sacred and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus,
People: Have Mercy on us.
Priest: Most Sacred and all loving Heart of Jesus,
People: Have Mercy on us.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
While the celebrant removes the Eucharist from the tabernacle and places it in the monstrance, the following hymn is sung, or other that may be selected:
O saving Victim, open wide --- O salutaris Hostia
The gate of heaven to us below --- Que caeli pandis ostium;
Our foes press on from every side; --- Bella premunt hostillia,
Your aid supply, Your strength --- Da robur, fer auxillium.
bestow.
To Your great name be endless --- Uni trinouque Domino
Praise,
Immortal Godhead, One in Three, --- Sit sempiterna gloria’
O grant us endless length of days --- Qui vitam sine terminio
In our true native land to be. Amen. --- Nobis donet in patria. Amen.
Priest: Blessed be God the + Father, Who first loved us and made us accepted in the Beloved; Blessed be God the + Son, Who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own Blood; Blessed be God the Holy + Spirit, Who sheds the love of God abroad in our hearts: Be all love, and all glory, now and forever and ever. Amen.
All: Glory to Thee, our God, glory to Thee.
O heavenly King, O comforter, the Spirit of Truth, Who are in all places and fills all things; treasury of good things and giver of life: come and dwell in us and cleanse us from every stain, and save our souls, O gracious Lord.
All should stand.
To be chanted:
All: Holy God +, Holy Mighty One +, Holy Immortal One +, have mercy on us. 3x
To be repeated after the priest.
Priest: Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar.
Blessed be the True Presence of Jesus in the Most Holy Eucharist.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Holy Theotokos, Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and immaculate conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints.
At this point the Body of Christ may be held for those who wish to come up to kiss the monstrance in adoration.
All: Most Holy Trinity, Father, + Son and Holy Spirit, I adore Thee profoundly and I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world. In reparation for the outrages, sacrileges, and indifference by which He Himself is offended. And by the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners. Amen.
The priest will do a profound Blessing upon all with the Eucharist.
Other Prayers such as the rosary or Vigils may take place here, before the Blessed Sacrament. If there is no other included service or meditational period, then the following is the close.
While this or another hymn may be sung, the priest will put the Holies back in the tabernacle.
Holy God, we praise Thy name; Hark, the loud celestial hymn;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee; Angel Choirs above are raising;
All on earth Thy scepter claim; Cherubim and Seraphim,
All in heaven above adore thee. In unceasing chorus praising,
Infinite Thy vast domain, Fill the heavens with sweet
Everlasting is Thy reign! 2x accord,
Holy, holy, holy Lord! 2x
END OF CONGREGATIONAL HOLY LITURGY
