MASS OF THE MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ON Bishop Gaa:

SATURDAY
In the name of the Father +, and of the Son,
AND THE SOLEMN RITES OF INSTALLATION OF and of the Holy Spirit.
REV. FR. MICHAEL FERDINAND ANTALAN, AM,
AS THE THIRD PARISH PRIEST OF ST. JOSEPH PARISH, The people reply:
TANDANG SORA.
Amen.
Introductory Rites
Then the Bishop, extending his hands, greets the people, saying:
COMMENTATOR: Good morning brothers and sisters, today we
celebrate the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday Peace be with you.
and the Solemn Rites of Installation of Rev. Fr. Michael
Ferdinand Antalan, AM, as third Parish Priest of St. Joseph The people reply:
Parish, Tandang Sora. We offer this Mass for the following
intentions: And with your spirit.

<Reading of Mass intentions> The Priest, or a Deacon, or another minister, may very briefly
introduce the faithful to the Mass of the day.
Our Mass Presider is the Most Reverend Roberto Gaa, DD,
Bishop of the Diocese of Novaliches and together with other PENITENTIAL ACT
concelebrating priests. Let us all stand and join the choir in the
singing of the entrance hymn. Then follows the Penitential Act, to which the Priest invites the faithful,
saying:
The Mass is celebrated in the usual way with the Bishop
presiding over the Introductory Rite and the Final Blessing. Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins,
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
When the people are gathered, the Priest approaches the altar with
the ministers while the Entrance Chant is sung. A brief pause for silence follows. Then all recite together the formula
of general confession:
When he has arrived at the altar, after making a profound bow with
the ministers, the Priest venerates the altar with a kiss and, if I confess to almighty God
appropriate, incenses the cross and the altar. Then, with the and to you, my brothers and sisters,
ministers, he goes to the chair. that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words,
When the Entrance Chant is concluded, the Priest and the faithful, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do,
standing, sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross, while the Priest,
facing the people, says: And, striking their breast, they say:

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through my fault, through my fault, Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
through my most grievous fault; Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
Then they continue: have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world,
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, receive our prayer;
all the Angels and Saints, you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
and you, my brothers and sisters, have mercy on us.
to pray for me to the Lord our God. For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
The absolution by the Priest follows: you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
May almighty God have mercy on us, with the Holy Spirit,
forgive us our sins, in the glory of God the Father.
and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

The people reply: COLLECT

Amen. Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday: The Blessed Virgin
Mary, Mother and Teacher in the Spirit
KYRIE (To be sung)
May the venerable intercession of the glorious Virgin Mary
V. Lord, have mercy. V. Christ, have mercy. come to our aid, we pray, O Lord,
R. Lord, have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. so that, fortified by her protection,
we may reach the mountain which is Christ.
V. Lord, have mercy. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
R. Lord, have mercy. God, for ever and ever.

Amen.
GLORIA (To be sung)
COMMENTATOR: Please be seated.
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.
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 LITURGY OF THE WORD who does not slander a neighbor.

FIRST READING (Prv 8:17-21, 34-35) R: The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

A reading from the book of Proverbs Who does no harm to another,

never defames a friend;
Whoever finds me, finds life. who disdains the wicked,
but honors those who fear the LORD.
Wisdom says:
“Those who love me, I also love, R: The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.
and those who seek me find me.
With me are riches and honor, Who keeps an oath despite the cost,
enduring wealth and prosperity. lends no money at interest,
My fruit is better than gold, accepts no bribe against the innocent.
yes, than pure gold, Whoever acts like this
and my revenue than choice silver. shall never be shaken.
On the way of duty I walk,
along the paths of justice, R: The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.
granting wealth to those who love me,
and filling their treasuries. SECOND READING (Gal 4:4-7)

“Happy the person watching daily at my gates, A reading from the letter of Paul to the Galatians
waiting at my doorposts;
for the one who finds me finds life, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law.
and wins favor from the LORD.”
Brothers and sisters:
The word of the Lord. When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son,
born of a woman, born under the law,
-Thanks be to God. to ransom those under the law,
so that we might receive adoption.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM (Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5) As proof that you are children,
God sent the spirit of his Son into our hearts,
The psalmist or cantor sings or says the Psalm, with the people crying out, “Abba, Father!”
making the response. So you are no longer a slave but a child,
and if a child then also an heir, through God.
R: The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.
The word of the Lord.
Whoever walks without blame,
doing what is right, -Thanks be to God.
speaking truth from the heart;
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COMMENTATOR: Please stand. V. The Lord be with you.

There follows the Alleluia or another chant laid down by the rubrics, as R. And with your spirit.
the liturgical time requires.
V. + A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew
ALLELUIA
R. Glory to you, O Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia.

Blessed is the Virgin Mary who kept the word of God Extending his hands toward the disciples, he said: Here are my
and pondered it in her heart. mother and my brothers.

Alleluia, alleluia.
While Jesus was speaking to the crowds,
his mother and his brothers appeared outside,
Meanwhile, if incense is used, the Priest puts some into the thurible. wishing to speak with him.
After this, the Deacon who is to proclaim the Gospel, bowing Someone told him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing
profoundly before the Priest, asks for the blessing, saying in a low outside,
voice: asking to speak with you.”
But Jesus said in reply to the one who told him,
Your blessing, Father. “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”
And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said,
The Priest says in a low voice: “Here are my mother and my brothers.
For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father
May the Lord be in your heart and on your lips, is my brother, and sister, and mother.”
that you may proclaim his Gospel worthily and well,
in the name of the Father and of the Son + and of the Holy Spirit.
V. The Gospel of the Lord.
The Deacon signs himself with the Sign of the Cross and replies:
R. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
COMMENTATOR: Please remain standing.
If, however, a Deacon is not present, the Priest, bowing before the
altar, says quietly: After the blessing of the Book of the Gospels

Cleanse my heart and my lips, almighty God, READING OF THE APPOINTMENT LETTER
that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel.
After the reading of the Gospel the appointment letter is read.
GOSPEL (Mt 12:46-50)
The Bishop moves to the seat provided for the Rite of Installation.
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Bishop Gaa:
PROFESSION OF FAITH
My dear faithful of Saint Joseph Parish, as your Bishop, I present
to you today your new shepherd. Let the appointment letter be
I, Rev. Fr. Michael Ferdinand Antalan, AM , with firm faith believe
read.
and profess each and everything that is contained in the symbol
COMMENTATOR: Kindly be seated. of faith namely:
Let us now listen to the Reading of Letter of Appointment.
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and
A designated priest reads the appointment letter.
earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord
Rev. Fr.____________________ reads the appointment letter. Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father
before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from
After the letter had been read, as a sign of acceptance the community true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
gives the new parish priest a round of applause. through him all things were made. For us men and for our
salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was
HOMILY
incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he
Then follows the Homily, which is to be preached by the Bishop. was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was
buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the
PROFESSION OF FAITH 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
After the Homily, the priest, before the bishop and the whole
assembly, professes his faith. The priest kneels in front of the bishop. 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
COMMENTATOR: Let us all remain seated and listen to our new Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored
pastor’s Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity to the Church. and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in
one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism
The Bishop addresses the Parish Priest who kneel before him:
for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection
Bishop Gaa: of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Remember, my brother to be a loving father always, With firm faith, I also believe everything contained in God’s word,
a gentle shepherd, written or handed down in tradition and proposed by the Church,
and a wise teacher of your community,
whether by way of solemn judgment or through the ordinary and
so that you may lead them to Christ
who will strengthen you in all that you do. universal Magisterium, as divinely revealed and calling for faith.

I ask you now to make your profession of faith

before the people of God.
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I also firmly accept and hold each and everything that is cooperating with the Bishop in caring for the Lord’s
proposed definitively by the Church regarding matters on faith flock?
and morals.
Fr. Mike:
Moreover, I adhere with religious submission of the will and
intellect to the teachings which either the Roman Pontiff or the I am.
College of Bishops enunciate when they exercise the authentic Bishop Gaa:
Magisterium, even if they proclaim those teachings by an act that
is not definitive. Are you resolved to celebrate the mysteries of Christ
faithfully and religiously as the Church has handed them
_________________________________________ down for the glory of God and the sanctification of
PARISH PRIEST Christians?

_________________________________________ Fr. Mike:

DATE
I am.
_________________________________________
BISHOP OR DELEGATE Bishop Gaa:

Are you resolved to exercise the ministry of the Word

After the profession of faith, the priest signs the document. The worthily and with wisdom, preaching the Gospel and
Bishop also signs. Three copies are needed: one for the parish, one explaining the Catholic faith?
for the bishop and the other for the chancery. Then, the priest, still
kneeling before the bishop, renews his promises in ordination. Fr. Mike:

RENEWAL OF COMMITMENT TO PRIESTLY SERVICE I am.

Bishop Gaa:
Bishop Gaa:
My dear son, in the presence of the people confided to
your care, renew your proposal made at your ordination. Are you resolved to unite yourself more closely everyday
Are you resolved with the help of the Holy Spirit, to to Christ the High Priest who offered Himself for us to the
discharge without fail your office as a trusted partner,
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 Father as a perfect sacrifice, and to consecrate your life to Then, the bishop gives the key of the tabernacle to the new parish
God for the salvation of men? priest as a sign of his primary duty to nourish his flock with the word of
God and the body and blood of Christ through the celebration of the
Fr. Mike: Eucharist.

I am with the help of God Bishop Gaa:

Bishop Gaa: (For religious priest) As the new shepherd of this community
I entrust to you the key of the tabernacle
as well as the baptistery and the confessional.
Do you promise respect and obedience May you be a faithful steward of the mysteries of Christ.
to the diocesan Bishop, Through your priestly ministry,
and to your legitimate superior? God’s people will be reborn in the waters of baptism,
nourished with the living bread and the word of life,
Fr, Mike: renewed through the sacraments,
and led in faith, hope and love.

I do. SEATING OF THE NEW PARISH PRIEST

Bishop Gaa: The Bishop entrusts to the new Parish Priest the Key of the
tabernacle. He then invites the new Parish Priest to occupy a
designated chair.
May God who has begun the good work in you
bring it to fulfillment. After being seated on the presider’s chair, the concelebrants greet the
newly installed parish priest.
PRESENTATION OF THE NEW PARISH PRIEST
The bishop removes his stole, and the priest continues the celebration
Bishop Gaa: of the Holy Mass. The profession of faith is omitted unless it is a
Sunday or a Solemnity. The Prayers of the Faithful follow with the
My dear people of God, welcome your new shepherd, parish priest as the leader.
Reverend Father Michael Ferdinand Antalan, AM, let us give him
a round of applause. COMMENTATOR: Please stand.

UNIVERSAL PRAYER
The priest goes to the bishop and greets him with an embrace.
Fr. Mike: Let us approach our Merciful Lord with the Blessed
GIVING OF THE KEY OF THE TABERNACLE Virgin Mary His Mother and our Mother. Who through her
intercession, no petition may be left un-answered. In humility we
pray:

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Through the intercession of the Blessed Mary, Lord, hear us.
Or P: Hear our prayers, O Lord, through the intercession of him,
Lord, hear our prayer. who was your father here on earth. May we be faithful like him to
you, so that one day we may behold you face to face in heaven in
1. Let us pray for our Church, its leaders and all consecrated to the glory of all your elect. We make our prayer through Christ our
the Lord: that like Mary, they may live out and remain faithful Lord. Amen.
to their consecration in the service of the God and his people.
COMMENTATOR: Please be seated.
We pray.
Liturgy of the Eucharist
2. For our newly installed Parish-Priest, Reverend Fr. Michael
Ferdinand Antalan, AM, may he remain faithful to the promises When all this has been done, the Offertory Chant begins. Meanwhile,
he made in his ordination and may he be equipped with all the the ministers place the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, the pall,
necessary graces needed as he shepherds our community. and the Missal on the altar.
We pray.
It is desirable that the faithful express their participation by making an
offering, bringing forward bread and wine for the celebration of the
3. That the leaders of government may serve in honesty, Eucharist and perhaps other gifts to relieve the needs of the Church
and of the poor.
responsibility and integrity especially in these times of the
pandemic. We pray. The Priest, standing at the altar, takes the paten with the bread and
holds it slightly raised above the altar with both hands, saying in a low
voice:
4. For all who are suffering, particularly the poor, the sick, those
who are suffering from COVID-19 and the effects of this Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation,
pandemic, the victims of injustices, calamities and the outcast for through your goodness we have received
of society: may they find strength, healing and consolation in the bread we offer you:
the maternal care of Mary. We pray. fruit of the earth and work of human hands,
it will become for us the bread of life.
5. That our Parish Community may be kept under Mary’s mantle
and Joseph’s paternal care, may we be spared from the Then he places the paten with the bread on the corporal.
scourge of this pandemic and answer the call of repentance
from our sins and our return to the Lord and the sacraments. If, however, the Offertory Chant is not sung, the Priest may speak
We pray. these words aloud; at the end, the people may acclaim:

Blessed be God for ever.

6. For all faithful departed, they share in the glory of heaven and The Deacon, or the Priest, pours wine and a little water into the
behold Jesus, Mary and Joseph. We pray to the Lord. chalice, saying quietly:
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By the mystery of this water and wine Standing at the middle of the altar, facing the people, extending and
may we come to share in the divinity of Christ then joining his hands, he says:
who humbled himself to share in our humanity.
Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters),
The Priest then takes the chalice and holds it slightly raised above the that my sacrifice and yours
altar with both hands, saying in a low voice: may be acceptable to God,
the almighty Father.
Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation,
for through your goodness we have received The people rise and reply:
the wine we offer you:
fruit of the vine and work of human hands, May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands
it will become our spiritual drink. for the praise and glory of his name,
for our good
Then he places the chalice on the corporal. and the good of all his holy Church

If, however, the Offertory Chant is not sung, the Priest may speak PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS
these words aloud; at the end, the people may acclaim:
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday: The Blessed Virgin
Blessed be God for ever. Mary, Mother and Teacher in the Spirit

After this, the Priest, bowing profoundly, says quietly: Lord, we offer these gifts from joyful hearts;
through them sanctify your servants,
With humble spirit and contrite heart whom the Blessed Virgin instructs by her example
may we be accepted by you, O Lord, and watches over by her patronage,
and may our sacrifice in your sight this day so that, faithful to our baptismal promises,
be pleasing to you, Lord God. we may serve you and our neighbor with sincerity of heart.
Through Christ our Lord.
If appropriate, he also incenses the offerings, the cross, and the altar.
A Deacon or other minister then incenses the Priest and the people. Amen.

Then the Priest, standing at the side of the altar, washes his hands, PREFACE: MARY, MOTHER AND TEACHER IN THE SPIRIT
saying quietly:
The Blessed Virgin, Our Mother, Lovingly Encourages Her Children
Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity and Guides Them by Her Example.
and cleanse me from my sin.
P. The Lord be with you.
When the server incenses the faithful R. And with your spirit.

COMMENTATOR: Please stand. P. Lift up your hearts.

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R. we lift them up to the Lord. Eucharistic Prayer III

P. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. The Priest, with hands extended, says:
R. It is right and just.
You are indeed Holy, O Lord,
It is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, and all you have created rightly gives you praise,
always and everywhere to give you thanks, for through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit,
and, as we celebrate the memory of Blessed Mary ever-Virgin, you give life to all things and make them holy,
to praise, to bless, and to proclaim your holy name. and you never cease to gather a people to yourself,
so that from the rising of the sun to its setting
So intimately does she share in the mystery of Christ a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name.
that she is still a mother,
continuing to give you children with the Church, He joins his hands and, holding them extended over the offerings,
encouraging them by her love, says:
and drawing them by her example
to pursue perfect charity. Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you:
by the same Spirit graciously make holy
She is the model these gifts we have brought to you for consecration,
of all who live by the spirit of the Gospel;
as we look up to her in prayer He joins his hands and makes the Sign of the Cross once over the
we learn from her mind bread and chalice together, saying:
to love you above all things,
from her spirit that they may become the Body and + Blood
to be rapt in contemplation of your Word, of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ,
and from her heart
to serve the needs of others. He joins his hands.

In our joy we sing to your glory at whose command we celebrate these mysteries.
with all the choirs of Angels:
SANCTUS (To be sung) In the formulas that follow, the words of the Lord should be
pronounced clearly and distinctly, as the nature of these words
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. requires.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. For on the night he was betrayed
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest. He takes the bread and, holding it slightly raised above the altar,
continues:
COMMENTATOR: Please all kneel.
he himself took bread,
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and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing,
broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying: And the people continue, acclaiming:

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,

and profess your Resurrection
He bows slightly. until you come again.

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, Then the Priest, with hands extended, says:
FOR THIS IS MY BODY,
WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU. Therefore, O Lord,
as we celebrate the memorial
He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it again on the of the saving Passion of your Son,
paten, and genuflects in adoration. his wondrous Resurrection
and Ascension into heaven,
After this, he continues: and as we look forward to his second coming,
we offer you in thanksgiving
In a similar way, when supper was ended, this holy and living sacrifice.

He takes the chalice and, holding it slightly raised above the altar, Look, we pray,
continues: upon the oblation of your Church
and, recognizing the sacrificial Victim
he took the chalice, by whose death you willed to reconcile us to yourself,
and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, grant that we,
and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying: who are nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son
may become one body, one spirit in Christ.
He bows slightly.
May he make of us
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, an eternal offering to you,
FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, so that we may obtain an inheritance with your elect,
THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, especially with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY with blessed Joseph, her Spouse,
FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. with your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME. (with Saint N.: the Saint of the day or Patron Saint)
and with all the Saints,
He shows the chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and on whose constant intercession in your presence
genuflects in adoration. we rely for unfailing help.

Then he says:

The mystery of faith. May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation,

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we pray, O Lord, COMMENTATOR: Please stand.
advance the peace and salvation of all the world.
Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity The Communion Rites
your pilgrim Church on earth,
with your servant FRANCIS our Pope After the chalice and paten have been set down, the Priest, with
and ROBERTO our Bishop, hands joined, says:
the Order of Bishops, all the clergy,
and the entire people you have gained for your own. At the Savior’s command
Listen graciously to the prayers of this family, and formed by divine teaching,
whom you have summoned before you: we dare to say:
in your compassion, O merciful Father,
gather to yourself all your children He extends his hands and, together with the people, continues:
scattered throughout the world.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
† To our departed brothers and sisters hallowed be thy name;
and to all who were pleasing to you thy kingdom come,
at their passing from this life, thy will be done
give kind admittance to your kingdom. on earth as it is in heaven.
There we hope to enjoy for ever Give us this day our daily bread,
the fullness of your glory and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
He joins his hands. and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
through Christ our Lord,
through whom you bestow on the world all that is good. † With hands extended, the Priest alone continues, saying:

He takes the chalice and the paten with the host and, raising both, he Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil,
says: graciously grant peace in our days,
that, by the help of your mercy,
Through him, and with him, and in him, we may be always free from sin
O God, almighty Father, and safe from all distress,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit, as we await the blessed hope
all glory and honor is yours, and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
for ever and ever.
He joins his hands.
The people acclaim:
Amen. The people conclude the prayer, acclaiming:

Then follows the Communion Rites For the kingdom,

the power and the glory are yours
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now and forever. Then he takes the Host, breaks it over the paten, and places a small
piece in the chalice, saying quietly:
SIGN OF PEACE
May this mingling of the Body and Blood
Then the Priest, with hands extended, says aloud: of our Lord Jesus Christ
bring eternal life to us who receive it.
Lord Jesus Christ,
who said to your Apostles:
Peace I leave you, my peace I give you;
look not on our sins, BREAKING OF THE BREAD
but on the faith of your Church,
and graciously grant her peace and unity Meanwhile the following is sung or said:
in accordance with your will.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
He joins his hands. have mercy on us.

Who live and reign for ever and ever. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
The people reply:
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Amen. grant us peace.

The Priest, turned towards the people, extending and then joining his COMMENTATOR: Please all kneel.
hands, adds:
The invocation may even be repeated several times if the fraction is
The peace of the Lord be with you always. prolonged. Only the final time, however, is grant us peace said.

The people reply: PRIVATE PREPARATION

And with your spirit. Then the Priest, with hands joined, says quietly:

Then, if appropriate, the Deacon, or the Priest, adds: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God,
who, by the will of the Father
Let us offer each other the sign of peace. and the work of the Holy Spirit,
through your Death gave life to the world,
And all offer one another a sign, in keeping with local customs, that free me by this, your most holy Body and Blood,
expresses peace, communion, and charity. The Priest gives the sign from all my sins and from every evil;
of peace to a Deacon or minister. keep me always faithful to your commandments,
and never let me be parted from you.

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Or:
And he reverently consumes the Blood of Christ.
May the receiving of your Body and Blood,
Lord Jesus Christ, After this, he takes the paten or ciborium and approaches the
not bring me to judgment and condemnation, communicants. The Priest raises a host slightly and shows it to each
but through your loving mercy of the communicants, saying:
be for me protection in mind and body
and a healing remedy. The Body of Christ.

The communicant replies:

Amen.

COMMUNION and receives Holy Communion.

The Priest genuflects, takes the host and, holding it slightly raised If a Deacon also distributes Holy Communion, he does so in the same
above the paten or above the chalice, while facing the people, says manner.
aloud:
If any are present who are to receive Holy Communion under both
Behold the Lamb of God, kinds, the rite described in the proper place is to be followed.
behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. While the Priest is receiving the Body of Christ, the Communion Chant
And together with the people he adds once: begins.
When the distribution of Communion is over, the Priest or a Deacon or
Lord, I am not worthy an acolyte purifies the paten over the chalice and also the chalice
that you should enter under my roof, itself.
but only say the word
and my soul shall be healed. While he carries out the purification, the Priest says quietly:

The Priest, facing the altar, says quietly: What has passed our lips as food, O Lord,
may we possess in purity of heart,
May the Body of Christ that what has been given to us in time
keep me safe for eternal life. may be our healing for eternity.

And he reverently consumes the Body of Christ. Then the Priest may return to the chair. If appropriate, a sacred
silence may be observed for a while, or a psalm or other canticle of
Then he takes the chalice and says quietly: praise or a hymn may be sung.

May the Blood of Christ

keep me safe for eternal life. PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
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 Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes
Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday: The Blessed Virgin in hac lacrimarum valle.
Mary, Mother and Teacher in the Spirit Eia ergo, Advocata nostra,
illos tuos misericordes oculos
ad nos converte.
COMMENTATOR: Please stand. Et Iesum, benedictum fructum ventris tui,
nobis, post hoc exsilium ostende.
Let us pray, O clemens: O pia: O dulcis
Virgo Maria.
Lord God,
you have given us new strength FINAL BLESSING
through the Sacrament
of the Sacred Body and Precious Blood of your Son; Bishop Gaa:
grant that this gift of your love
may be our lasting protection The Lord be with you.
and inspire us to follow faithfully
in the footsteps of the Blessed Virgin Mary The people reply:
by imitating her virtues.
Through Christ our Lord. And with your spirit.
The Concluding Rites
Bishop Gaa:
WORDS OF THANKSGIVING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Sit)
Blessed be the name of the Lord.
COMMENTATOR: Please be seated.
The people reply:
Words of gratitude from the newly installed Parish Priest or from a
representative of the community takes place here. Now and forever!

After the words of gratitude the next act follows. Bishop Gaa:

COMMENTATOR: Please stand. Our help is in the name of the Lord.

VENERATION OF THE IMAGE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY The people reply:

The image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is to be venerated with Who made heaven and earth!
incensed while and appropriate hymn is sung.
The Bishop blesses the people saying:
Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae:
Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. And may the blessing of almighty God,
Ad te clamamus, exsules, filii Hevae. The Father +, and the Son +, and the Holy Spirit +,
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Come down on you and remain with you forever.

The people reply:

Amen.

DISMISSAL

To dismiss the people the Deacon, or if there is no Deacon, the Priest

himself sings or says:

Go forth, the Mass is ended.

The people reply:

Thanks be to God.

Then the Priest venerates the altar as usual with a kiss, as at the
beginning. After making a profound bow with the ministers, he
withdraws.

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