The Processional hymn is sung as the Priest approaches the altar. Look at the Hymnal Board on the left and right sides of the church for the hymn number in the blue "Breaking Bread" book.
When you hear the bell ring, stand and face the procession. Make the Sign of the Cross by touching your forehead, heart, left shoulder and right shoulder, then put your palms together in prayer as the priest says:
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
People: Amen.
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.
We begin our worship with the admission of our failures and sins, and ask the saints and angels and our brothers and sisters in the Church to intercede for us to God.
Priest: Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
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, (strike breast 3x) 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.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. (or Kyrie, eléison.)
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. (or Christe, eléison.)
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. (or Kyrie, eléison.)
The absolution by the Priest follows:
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
Amen.
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
Let us pray.
After a period of silence, the Priest says the Collect, and all respond:
Amen.
Sit.
At this point, children 3 - 6 years old are invited up for Kid Church at the 8:30 and 11:30 masses.
After each reading, the lector will end:
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Stand as the priest says:
Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Bow to the Gospel as the presider walks by holding it high.
The Lord be with you.
And with your spirit.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to N.
Glory to you, O Lord.
With your thumb, make a small Sign of the Cross on your forehead, lips, and heart while silently praying, "May your Word be on my mind, on my lips, and in my heart".
After the Gospel is proclaimed, the priest says,
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Bow when Gospel passes by then sit during homily.
At the end of the homily (sermon), we pause for a few moments of silent reflection.
In Masses where Catechumens or Elect are present who are preparing to enter the Church, the Priest will call them up for a blessing and send them out to further discuss the readings.
On Sundays, solemnities, and special occasions, we stand as Father says:
Let us profess our faith.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Father, receive our prayers.....we ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Sit.
Kids return from Kid Church at the Offertory time.
The response is: Lord, hear our prayer.
On this Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, we pray in gratitude for the gift of our baptism, and we ask for the grace to live as joyful witnesses of our membership in the Kingdom of God. We pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Let us pray for all those who have not received the gift of baptism. May our prayer and example be a witness to them of the truth and power of the Gospel. We pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
As we begin the journey of the Jubilee of Hope Holy Year, we pray for those who are without the hope that comes through faith in God. We especially pray for anyone who is suffering chronic illness who may be tempted to despair. May they find in the family of the Church care and compassion. We pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our Pope, bishops, and all pastors of the Church. May God abundantly bless their ministry as they proclaim to the world one faith and one baptism. We pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those in our parish Journey program who will be baptized this coming Easter. May their hearts and minds be filled with expectation and openness to grace. We pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those whom God is calling to priesthood, diaconate, and religious life, especially from this parish. May they receive an epiphany of grace so as to pursue their vocations with love and joy. We pray to the Lord. R. Lord hear our prayer.
We pray for all those who are suffering the effects of the devastating fires in Los Angeles. As they struggle to rebuild, may they come to trust in the providence and love of God. We pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
For all the sick and suffering on our parish prayer list. We especially pray for…Prayer List We pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
For all our beloved dead, especially…Prayer List We pray to the Lord. R. Lord, hear our prayer.
Pray, 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.
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Stand.
Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and your 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 your Church.
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.
It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation...with all the hosts and powers of heaven, we sing the hymn of your glory, as without, end we acclaim:
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.
ORSanctus, Sanctus,
Sanctus Dóminus Deus Sábaoth.
Pleni sunt coeli et terra glória tua.
Hosánna in excélsis.
Benedíctus qui venit in nómine Dómini.
Hosánna in excélsis.
The Priest has over ten different texts to choose from. During this prayer, he asks the Holy Spirit to transform the bread and wine so that they become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The Priest then says the words of Jesus as we kneel.
"Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my Body, which will be given up for you."
As the bells rings during the consecration of the Bread, bow your head and pray silently, "My Lord and my God."
In a similar way..."Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of Me."
As the bells rings during the consecration of the Blood, bow your head and pray silently, "My Lord and my God."
After the Body and Blood of Christ are raised, we say or sing and acclamation. The most common is:
The mystery of faith.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
During the rest of the Eucharistic Prayer, we pray for the whole Church. At the end, the Priest says:
Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Hoy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.
Amen.
At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say: Stand.
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by they name; they kingdom come, they 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, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.
Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you, look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. 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.
Exchange a sign of peace and say:
Christ's peace be with you.
Then the Priest take the host, breaks it over the paten, and places a small piece in the chalice. Meanwhile, the following is sung or said:
OR
Agnus Dei,
qui tollis peccáta mundi:
miserére nobis.
Agnus Dei,
qui tollis peccáta mundi:
miserére nobis.
Agnus Dei,
qui tollis peccáta mundi:
dona nobis pacem.
Kneel.
Raising the consecrated Body and Blood of Christ, the Priest says:
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.
If you have not received your First Communion, process up and cross your arms over your heart for a blessing. If you are a Catholic in good standing, you may kneel or stand when receiving the Eucharist. Kneelers are available in the center aisle. If you stand, bow reverently before receiving. You may receive the Body of Christ on your tongue or make a throne with your hands.
The Body of Christ.
Amen.
The Blood of Christ.
Amen.
Consume the consecrated Host immediately.
Kneel and pray silently:
O Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Your Son in the Holy Eucharist.
I humbly adore You and offer my praise for this unfathomable mystery that continually nourishes and strengthens me to live in imitation of Christ.
Through participation in the Eucharist, deepen my faith, hope and love. Draw me into greater communion with You and Your Church.
Help me live courageously as Your disciple, now sent forth into the world to walk in Your light. I ask this in the name of Your Son Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Sit after the tabernacle doors are closed.Father will invite the Extraordinary Ministers who are bringing Communion to the Homebound to come forward for a blessing.
Stand.
Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Father does Birthday Blessings on Sundays.
Father will invite those bringing Eucharist to the Homebound to come forward and leave.
In these or similar words the Priest or Deacon dismisses the people:
Go forth in peace glorifiying the Lord with yor life.
Thanks be to God.
The Lord by with you.
And with your spirit.
May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Leave after the last verse of the Closing Hymn.