T H E P R E P A R A T I O N
P R E L U D E
Hymns, songs, choral anthems, and other suitable music
may precede the Eucharistic celebration, or silence may be kept.
If the ministers are to process, they do so during this time.
I N V O C A T I O N
All stand.
+ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily praise your holy Name. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
C O N F E S S I O N O F S I N
The Celebrant introduces the Confession of Sin with these (or similar) Scriptures.
For God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world,
but that the world should be saved through him."
OR
You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
OR
OR
The Celebrant then invites the assembly to a time of silence for personal reflection and confession.
All kneel (as able).
Most merciful Father, I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have failed to do. I have not loved you with my whole heart. I have not loved my neighbor as myself. I am truly sorry, and I humbly repent. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on me and forgive me; and, in your compassion, renew me with your Spirit, so that cleansed of my sins and strengthened for your service, I may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.
The Celebrant stands, faces the people, and pronounces the absolution.
Beloved, you are forgiven.
[Arise now, and] be filled with the peace of Christ.
All stand.
Where it is the custom, a Sign of Peace may be exchanged.
T H E W O R D O F G O D
I N T R O I T
The Introit may be read or chanted responsively or in unison.
H Y M N O F P R A I S E
Gloria in Excelsis
Solemnities and Feasts - Christmas through Epiphany - Easter through Trinity
C O L L E C T O F T H E D A Y
Let us pray.
The appointed Collect is offered.
SEASONAL
ADVENT CHRISTMAS & EPIPHANY EPIPHANYTIDE
EASTER & ASCENSIONTIDE PENTECOST & TRINITY
TRINITYTIDE
FEASTS
JANUARY - MARCH APRIL - JUNE JULY - SEPTEMBER OCTOBER - DECEMBER
F I R S T R E A D I N G
All are seated.
A reading from ___.
G O S P E L A C C L A M A T I O N
All stand.
G O S P E L R E A D I N G
The Gospel Reading concludes:
H O M I L Y
All are seated.
The Celebrant (or another minister) preaches the Homily.
At the conclusion of the Homily, it may be fitting for the Celebrant or Homilist to offer a prayer.
A hymn may be sung.
P R O F E S S I O N O F F A I T H
All stand.
Let us profess our Christian faith in the words of the _____ Creed.
The Nicene Creed
Solemnities and Feasts - Christmas through Epiphany - Easter through Trinity
We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven, and of earth, and of all things – seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all the ages. God of God, Light of Light, true God of true God; begotten, not created; of one Essence with the Father through whom all things were made. For us, and for our salvation, he came down from heaven. He was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary and became truly human. * For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again, in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father, who, with the Father and the Son, is worshipped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
We believe in one, holy, catholic†, and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Apostles’ Creed
Advent - Epiphanytide through Passiontide - Trinitytide
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic† Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
* The traditional text "and became man" refers not to gender but to Christ’s human nature.
†The word catholic refers to the universal Christian Church, and not to a specific denomination.
T H E I N T E R C E S S I O N S
corresponding to the Eucharistic Prayer which will be used later in the celebration.
MOST ESPECIALLY UPON THE GREAT FEASTS
Christmas - Epiphany - Easter - Ascension - Pentecost
we come to you with praise and thanksgiving through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Through him we ask you to accept the intercessions we now offer in faith.
through whom you create, sanctify, enliven, bless, and bestow upon us,
and upon the whole human race,
every gift that is good. Amen.
we are taught through the Scriptures
to offer you our prayers and supplications,
and to give thanks on behalf of all.
Therefore, we humbly ask you
to receive the prayers we offer now
for the Church and for the world.
through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
with confidence in your goodness and love,
we now offer you our prayers for the needs of the Church and the world.
INTERCESSION A INTERCESSION B INTERCESSION C
THE BASILIAN INTERCESSION THE HIPPOLYTIAN INTERCESSION
Father, hear the prayers we lift to you
through your infinite nature, which is love.
Open our eyes to behold your mercy
in places both obvious and unexpected,
and the confidence to know that what you do for us,
you do for our good, and for the good of all.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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T H E T A B L E O F T H E L O R D
T H E O F F E R T O R Y
A hymn may be sung.
and other gifts for the work of the Church
This may occur before going to the Altar,
after the gifts have been received and prepared,
or (in places where incense is used) after the gifts are censed.
that this our sacrifice may be acceptable to God,
the almighty Father.
to the praise and glory of his name,
for our good, and for the good of all his holy Church.
The Celebrant continues with these (or similar) words:
Today's celebration is offered to the glory of God,
for the strengthening of our faith, and for the salvation of souls,
with special intention for...
The Celebrant then announces any special intentions for the day's Mass.
OR
Our fellow baptized Christians of other branches of Christ's Church who have been admitted to our Lord's Table in their own churches are affectionately invited to join us at the Table of the Lord. Those who do not wish to receive Communion are welcome to depart, or to present themselves for a blessing during the distribution of the Sacrament.
The Celebrant concludes the Preparation:
With body, mind, and spirit prepared, let us cry out:
T H E E U C H A R I S T I C P R A Y E R
The Eucharistic Prayer begins with the Sursum Corda.
It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Includes the Sanctus.
Hosanna in the highest.
And concludes with the Doxology.
unless one of the Eucharistic Prayers appointed for use in Trinitytide is used.
corresponding to the General Intercession used earlier in the celebration.
MOST ESPECIALLY UPON THE GREAT FEASTS
Christmas - Epiphany - Easter - Ascension - Pentecost
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER A EUCHARISTIC PRAYER B EUCHARISTIC PRAYER C
THE BASILIAN EUCHARISTIC PRAYER THE HIPPOLYTIAN EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
T H E B R E A K I N G O F T H E B R E AD
The Celebrant offers the following prayer, breaking the Bread at the appropriate words.
O Son of God, true Lamb, you are present today upon thousands of altars, yet you remain one and indivisible. In remembrance of your eternal sacrifice, we break this Bread and share this Cup, praying that through our participation in this Holy Communion, your strength, peace, and blessing may spread throughout the world. And, as you were made known to your disciples in the breaking of bread, so may we and all your faithful ones know ourselves to be one with you, even as you are one with your Father. Amen.
Then shall be sung:
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us.
I N V I T A T I O N T O C O M M U N I O N
The assembly may kneel.
The Celebrant and any assisting ministers receive the Eucharist.
C O M M U N I O N O F T H E F A I T H F U L
Hymns, songs, and anthems may be sung during the distribution of Communion.
T H E L O R D ’ S P R A Y E R
The assembly stands.
having been nourished by the life-giving Body and Blood of Christ,
commending our entire life to the Father
in the words our Savior has taught us.
Let your kingdom come.
Let your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from the evil one.
now and forever.
Amen.
T H E C O N C L U S I O N
D I S M I S S A L
A hymn may be sung.
B L E S S I N G
The Celebrant blesses the assembly with one of the following (or some similar) forms.
OR
OR
When the Celebrant is a bishop celebrating an ordinary liturgy, he may use the following form:
ears to hear with,
and hands to do God's work.
May you model and proclaim the word of God to all,
OR
When the Celebrant is a bishop celebrating solemnly, he uses the following form:
May the blessing of God almighty:
+ the Father, + the Son, and + the Holy Spirit,
descend upon you and remain with you,
now and forever.
P O S T L U D E