CATHOLIC DIOCESE of PORT PIRIE
Introductory Rites
A Catholic Mass starts with the processional of the priest toward the sanctuary of the church. After the entrance procession, there is often a gathering song followed by a Greeting to the assembly, the Penitential Rite (a time of reflection on one's sins and a prayer for God's mercy), concluded with the Opening Prayer.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Options:
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the love of God,
and the communion of the Holy Spirit
be with you all.
And with your spirit.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
And with your spirit.
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Penitential Act
Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Options:
I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Have mercy on us, O Lord.
For we have sinned against you.
Show us, O Lord, your mercy.
And grant us your salvation.
You were sent to heal the contrite of heart:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
You came to call sinners:
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us:
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
The Kyrie follows unless it has occurred in the Penitential Act.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Kyrie, eleison.
Kyrie, eleison.
Christe, eleison.
Christe, eleison.
Kyrie, eleison.
Kyrie, eleison.
Gloria
On Sundays (outside Advent and Lent), Solemnities and Feast Days, this hymn is either sung or said.
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us.
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.
Collect (opening prayer):
Let us pray…
Amen.
Liturgy of the Word
This part of the Mass will offer Scripture readings from the following areas:
First Reading
A scripture reading from the Old Testament
Responsorial Psalm
A Psalm selected from the Book of Psalms. The congregation interacts by offering a response (usually sung).
Second Reading
A scripture reading from the New Testament
Gospel Acclamation
The people praise Christ's presence in the sacred Word of God.
Gospel Reading
Taken from one of the four Gospels of either Mathew, Mark, Luke or John.
Homily
The priest or deacon will address the congregation on what has been read.
Prayer of the Faithful
A collection of short prayers of petition. After each petition is said the congregation will respond by saying, "Lord, hear our prayer" or something similar.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
At the Gospel:
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to N.
Glory to you, O Lord.
At the end of the Gospel:
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Homily
Creed
Options: On Sundays and Solemnities, the Profession of Faith (Creed) will follow.
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come.
Amen.
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there 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 life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of the Faithful
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
The Liturgy of the Eucharist, along with communion, is the most sacred part of the Mass. Catholics will kneel during the Eucharistic prayer, but non-Catholics may remain seated.
Presentation of the Gifts
The bread and wine are brought to the altar along with any monetary offerings for the poor that may have been collected from the congregation. The Offertory hymn may be sung at this time.
Prayer Over the Gifts
The priest may say or sing this prayer.
Eucharistic Prayer
At this time the congregation will kneel.
Eucharistic Acclamations
Includes the Holy, Holy - Memorial Acclamation and Great Amen.
Lord's Prayer
The reciting of the Our Father.
The Sign of Peace
The priest will prompt the congregation to offer each other a sign of peace. You will shake the hand of people around you, perhaps saying, "Peace be with you."
Breaking of the Bread / Lamb of God
Distribution of Communion
People process in lines to the front of the Cathedral, receive communion standing and then return to their seats. After returning to their places, people are encouraged to immediately sit down or kneel in silent prayer.
If you are not Catholic, you may process to the front and cross your hands across your chest to receive a blessing or you may remain seated or kneel in prayer while communion is being distributed.
Never mistake this time of movement of the people to the altar to receive communion as any type of an intermission. This is a sacred time for Catholics. Do not engage in unnecessary conversation during this period of the Mass. There should be no unnecessary trips to the bathroom or other diversions. Please do not let children run in the aisles. Instead, take them to the back of the Cathedral until their needs are met and make sure your cell phone is off.
Prayer After Communion
The Offertory
During the Offertory the faithful usually express their participation by making an offering, bringing forward bread and wine for the celebration.
The Priest offers prayer of blessing (sometimes quietly).
Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation,
for through your goodness we have received
the bread we offer you:
fruit of the earth and work of human hands,
it will become for us the bread of life.
Blessed be God for ever.
Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation,
for through your goodness we have received
the wine we offer you:
fruit of the vine and work of human hands,
it will become our spiritual drink.
Blessed be God for ever.
Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters),
that my sacrifice and yours
may be acceptable to God,
the almighty Father.
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 holy Church.
Amen.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right and just.
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
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.
Consecration Prayer
The words of Consecration the priest says alone or with concelebrants. After that he says:
We proclaim your Death, O Lord,
and profess your Resurrection
until you come again.
When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.
Save us, Saviour of the world,
for by your Cross and Resurrection
you have set us free.
Through him, and with him, and in him,
O God, almighty Father,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honour is yours,
for ever and ever.
Amen.
At the Saviour’s command
and formed by divine teaching,
we dare to say:
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.
Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil…
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles…
…Who live and reign for ever and ever.
Amen.
The peace of the Lord be with you always.
And with your spirit.
Let us offer each other the sign of peace.
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.
Behold the Lamb of God,
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
Lord, I am not worthy
that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word
and my soul shall be healed.
Let us pray…
Amen.
This segment is the conclusion of the Mass and contains the final prayers and blessings. The priest will leave the church in a procession accompanied by a hymn.
Solemn / Final Blessing
Given to the entire congregation.
Dismissal
Given by the presider, usually by saying, "The Mass has ended. You may now go in peace."
Recessional
The priest processes out of the Cathedral during a final hymn.
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
May almighty God bless you,
the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Options:
Go forth, the Mass is ended.
Thanks be to God.
Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.
Thanks be to God.
Go in peace.
Thanks be to God.