October 16, 2016 Trinity XXI
Prelude
The sacristy bell at the back of the church is rung, signaling the beginning of the liturgy. All stand for the entry of the clergy and servers.
Asperges me Plainsong, Mode VII, English Gradual Pt I, pp. 13-14
After returning to the sanctuary, the priest moves off to change into his mass vestments before returning to the altar.
Upon the priest approaching the altar, the Introit is intoned by the cantor(s). The Kyries and Gloria are sung immediately following the Introit.
OPENING RITES
Introit Plainsong, Tone VII English Gradual, Pt II, pp. 147-8
O Lord Almighty, everything is in subjection unto thee; and there is no man that is able to resist thy power: for thou hast created everything; heaven and earth, and all the wonders that under heaven’s vault are contained. Thou art the Lord and King of all things. Blesssed are those that are undeflied in the way: and walk in the law of the Lord. V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Repeat: O Lord Almighty… …and King of all things.
Kyries Missa de Angelis Plainsong, Mode V
Gloria Missa de Angelis Plainsong, Mode V
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD
The Collect of the Day (and any other collect to be sung) begins the Liturgy of the Word.
Collect(s)
Priest: The Lord be with you.
Response (intoned on one note): And with thy spirit.
Priest: Let us pray. O God… ….world without end.
Response (intoned): Amen.
All are seated for the Old Testament Lesson.
Old Testament Lesson
Reader: A lesson from the book of_____… …Here endeth the lesson.
Response (spoken): Thanks be to God.
All stand for the Gradual. The first line is intoned by the cantor(s).
Gradual Plainsong, Tone V English Gradual, Pt II, p. 148
Lord, thou hast been our refuge: from one generation to another. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever the earth and the world were made: thou art God from everlasting, and world without end.
All are seated for the Epistle.
Epistle
Sub-deacon or reader: A lesson from the epistle of_____… …Here endeth the lesson.
Response (spoken): Thanks be to God.
All stand for the Alleluia. The first Alleluia is intoned by the cantor(s). Remain standing for the Sequence Hymn, Gospel, and Credo which follow.
Alleluia Plainsong, Tone VI English Gradual, Pt II, pp. 148-9
Alleluia. Alleluia. When Israel came out of Egypt: and the house of Jacob from among the strange people. Alleluia.
Sequence Hymn Through all the changing scenes of life Wiltshire – Book of Common Praise, 355
Gospel
Deacon (or priest): The Lord be with you.
Response (intoned on one note): And with thy spirit.
Deacon (or priest): The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to ________.
Response (intoned): Glory be to thee, O Lord.
The Gospel is sung. At the conclusion of the Gospel, the following response is sung:
Response (intoned): Praise be to thee, O Christ.
Credo Credo III ‘de Angelis’ Plainsong, Mode V
All are seated for the sermon.
Sermon
At the conclusion of the sermon, all stand. The priest approaches the altar, kisses it, and turns to the people.
THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Priest: The Lord be with you.
Response (intoned on one note): And with thy spirit.
Priest: Let us pray.
The cantor(s) intones the the opening line of the Offertory Sentence. The Offertory Motet (if applicable) and Offertory Hymn follow.
Offertory Sentence Plainsong, Tone II English Gradual, Pt II, p. 149
There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job: perfect and upright, and one that feared God. And Satan sought to tempt him: and power was given unto him by the Lord over his possessions, and over his flesh. And he destroyed all his substance and his sons: and smote his flesh with sore boils.
Offertory Hymn Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Lauda anima Book of Common Praise, 353
Remain standing for the Intercessions and Secret prayer(s).
Intercessions Said
The Deacon (or Priest) then invites the people to kneel for the prayer of confession.
Confession Said by all:
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all people: We acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness, Which we from time to time most grievously have committed, By thought, word, and deed, Against thy Divine Majesty. We do earnestly repent, And are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; For thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, Forgive us all that is past; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy Name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Absolution
Priest: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him: Have mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness; and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All (spoken): Amen.
Secret(s) Said
Orate Fratres
Priest: Pray that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable unto God, the Father Almighty.
All (spoken): The Lord receive this sacrifice at thy hands to the praise and glory of his holy name and to our benefit and that of all His Holy Church.
All stand for the Sursum Corda, Preface, and Sanctus/Benedictus.
Sursum Corda & Preface Sung
Priest: The Lord be with you.
Response: And with thy spirit.
Priest: Lift up your hearts.
Response: We lift them up unto the Lord.
Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Response: It is meet and right so to do.
Priest: It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty… Therefore, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven… …evermore praising Thee and saying.
Sanctus/Benedictus Missa de Angelis Plainsong, Mode V
At the conclusion of Benedictus, all kneel for the Prayer of Consecration.
Prayer of Consecration Said
Towards the end of the prayer, the priest intones: “…O Father Almighty, world without end.” All respond with a sung Amen (p. 136 English Gradual Pt I). The priest leads into the Pater Noster: “And now, as our Saviour Christ, hath commanded and taught us, we are bold to say…”
All sing “Our Father, &etc…”
Pater Noster Sung by All Merbecke
The priest continues in silent prayer the priest intones: “…throughout all ages, world without end.”
All respond with a sung Amen (p. 139 English Gradual Pt I).
The Pax
Priest: The peace of the Lord be always with you.
Response: And with thy spirit. (p. 139 English Gradual Pt I)
The peace is exchanged. It is the custom in this parish to wait for the servers to pass the peace from the altar before the people exchange it with each other. Agnus Dei follows the exchange of the peace.
Agnus Dei Missa de Angelis Plainsong, Mode V
Ecce, Agnus Dei & Domine, Non Sum Dignus
Priest: Behold the Lamb of God; behold Him, who takest away the sin of the world.
Response: Amen.
All: Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldest come under my roof, but speak the word only and my soul shall be healed. (said 3x)
Communion
Communion Hymn Just as I am Saffron Walden Book of Common Praise, 529
Communion Sentence Plainsong, Tone I English Gradual, Pt II, pp. 149-50
My soul hath longed for thy salvation: and I have a good hope in thy word: when wilt thou be avenged of them that persecute me? They persecute me falsely: O be thou my help, O Lord my God.
Post-communion Collect(s)
Priest: The Lord be with you.
Response (intoned on one note): And with thy spirit.
Priest: Let us pray. O God… ….world without end.
Response (intoned): Amen.
DISMISSAL AND BLESSING
Priest: The Lord be with you.
Response (intoned on one note): And with thy spirit.
Priest: Depart in peace (or Ite missa est)
Response (sung): Thanks be to God (or ‘Deo Gratias’)
Priest: The peace of God which passeth all understanding… …and remain with you always.
Response (said): Amen.
Marian Devotion Angelus Leaflet
Closing Hymn When all thy mercies, O my God St. Stephen Book of Common Praise, 381
Postlude
Please join us in the Parish Hall for coffee and dainties after mass.