The Liturgy of our Father among the Saints, Saint Gregory The Western Orthodox Liturgy

The Fraternity of Saint Gregory of The Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia

Missa De Angelis 8-2011

The Preliminary Rubrics of The Liturgy

The Divine Liturgy of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, according to the restored Orthodox Western Rite, is normatively celebrated as a Solemn Liturgy, that is, with the assistance of a Deacon and Subdeacon. When these assisting ministers are not present, and when there is no choir or singing, it is celebrated as a Simple Liturgy, the Celebrant assuming the functions of the Deacon and Subdeacon in addition to his own. More than one Liturgy should not be celebrated on the same altar in a single day, Christmas and Easter alone excepted, unless to consecrate the Sacrament for a person who is sick or dying. When several priests are present, not obligated by pastoral necessity to celebrate separately, they may concelebrate with the Rector of the church, or the Bishop if he be present, vested in Eucharistic vestments, and standing at their assigned places about the altar with him. Except on the Feasts of Christmas and Easter, when by a very old custom, the Liturgy is celebrated both at midnight and in the day, there generally should not be more than one celebration of the Eucharist unless pastorally necessary. The Ministers of the Liturgy each concelebrate according their order. Priests as priests, deacons as deacons, laymen as readers, servers, singers, ushers, or simply as the Lord's People, the Church. For the good order of the Liturgy, and that the signs of our faith be not obscured, only the principle celebrant performs the manual acts. Inclinations, bows, or the sign of the cross are to be performed by all ordained concelebrants according to their order and function. If a text is sung by the choir, all clerical and lay, should join in. The Liturgy must always be a corporate act of worship celebrated decently and in good order. At the time of the Liturgy, the Antimension is placed open and flat upon the altar which shall be covered by a white linen altar cloth, and two lights shall burn upon it. Traditionally, when a Bishop is present, another candle may be placed beside the Book. The Book lies open upon the altar, or on a stand nearby, or held by an assistant conveniently disposed for the celebrant to read. Note well, Silence is kept after every reading of Scripture. Those wishing to use altar bells will find this symbol where a single muted stroke is used. It is not necessary to ring the bell at each of these times.
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The Order of Procession

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The Preparation of the Gifts for the Liturgy Before a Solemn Liturgy, the sacred vessels stand upon a Table of Preparation, or at the Credence Table, prepared with bread, wine, and water for the Holy Liturgy. Before a Simple Liturgy the sacred vessels may stand, veiled, upon the outspread antimensium (or upon an outspread Corporal if the antimensium is kept permanently beneath the altar cloths) in the midst of the altar. In such case, the gifts are prepared at the time of the Preparation during the Liturgy. At a convenient time before a Solemn Liturgy, the Deacon or Priest, vested in amice, cincture, alb, maniple, and stole, and standing at The Table of Preparation, makes the sign of the cross saying: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever, for all ages of ages. Amen. Taking as much bread as is needed for the Liturgy, he now lightly scores each on the underside, in the form of a cross and places it on the paten, saying nothing, or:

Accept, most Holy Father, this bread, let it become for us the holy Body of your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. Taking the chalice, he pours into it first wine saying: Accept, most Holy Father, this wine, let it become for us the holy Blood of your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. For from his side came forth blood and water for the forgiveness of sins. and then a little water saying: By the mystery of this water and wine may we come to share in the divinity of Christ who humbled himself to share in our humanity. Bowing, the Deacon or Priest says quietly: With a spirit of humility, and a contrite heart, let us be acceptable to you, O Lord; and let these gifts be so offered in your sight this day, that they be pleasing to you, our Lord and our God. If a Deacon prepared the gifts he now turns to the Priest and says: Father (Master) Bless! The Priest says quietly Come, O Sanctifier, and bless these gifts set apart
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for the glory of your Holy Name Then the veils are placed upon the vessels. The above prayers for preparing the gifts are from the venerable Ambrosian Rite. The Preparation of the Sacred Ministers in the Sacristy When all are vested the Priest may use these or other prayers: Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Server: Amen. Priest: I will go to the altar of God. Server: To the God of my joy and gladness. Priest: Send out your light and your truth that they may lead me, and bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling-place; Server: And I will go to the altar of God, the God of my joy and gladness; and on the harp I will give thanks to you O God my God. Priest: Why are you so sorrowful O my soul? And why are you so disquieted within me? Server: Put your trust in God! For I shall yet praise him who is the help of my countenance, and my God. Priest: Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: Server: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever, for all ages of ages. Amen.
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Priest: I will go to the altar of God. Server: To the God of my joy and gladness. Priest: Our help is in the name of the Lord. Server: The maker of heaven and earth. Priest: I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to all the saints, and to you, brethren that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my very great fault. Therefore, I beseech blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the saints, and you, brethren, to pray to the Lord our God for me. Server: May Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you your sins, and lead you to life everlasting. Priest: Amen. Server: I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, to all the saints, and to you, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my very great fault. Therefore, I beseech blessed Mary ever Virgin, blessed Michael the Archangel, blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the saints, and you, Father, to pray to the Lord our God for me.
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Priest: Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you your sins, and lead you to life everlasting . Server: Amen. Priest: Turn to us, O God, and bring us to life. Server: And your people shall rejoice in you. Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy. Server: And grant us your salvation. Priest: O Lord, hear my prayer, Server: And let my cry come to you. Priest: The Lord be with you. Server: And with your spirit. Priest: Let us pray: Purify us, O Lord, we pray, that we be accounted worthy to go into the holy of holies with cleansed minds through Jesus Christ our Lord. Server: Amen. Or Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may be worthy to serve you and fittingly magnify your holy name through Christ our Lord. Server: Amen Priest: Peace be with you. Server: And with your spirit. Deacon: Let us go forth in peace! All: In the name of Christ. Amen!
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The Procession now forms and proceeds to the Altar. The traditional order is Thurifer, Subdeacon with the cross, two acolytes with candles, Master of Ceremonies, Deacon carrying the Gospel, and Priest. The Preparation of the People: The Asperges with Holy Water The Sacred Ministers process to the Altar The priest wears a cope. The priest receives the vessel of Holy Water from the minister; and after intoning the following Antiphon, which all continue. He sprinkles the altar, himself, the other ministers, the choir, and the people. The following is used except for the Paschal season:

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Vidi Aquam During Pascha:

The Very Rev. Anthony J. Bondi

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ssss ss s af k k k k k k k k
I saw

wa - ter, com - ing forth

s s k kk k

s ss s z s ss s k kk k k k kk k k
from the right side of the tem - ple,

sssssss af k k k k k k k j
al le - lu - ia.;

sssss s s ss s s s s sk k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k t
and all who came to that

fk kkkkk kk k kkkkkkk k kkkkkkk s sss s s sssssss sssssss a ss ss fkkkkkkkkko kk k k k k k k kkkkk k ss s s s s s ssssss a s ss s s s ss ss s f k kk k k k kk kk k k k k kk k k k k k kkk kk k s ss s s s s s sss ss a s s s s s s s s s f k kkk k k kkk k a k
and to the Ho - ly Spir - it; for his mer-cy en -dures for - ev-er. Glo-ry to the Fa-ther and to the Son, - ia. O give thanks to the Lord for he is good: and they shall say: al le - lu - ia. al le - lu-

wa - ter were saved,

s s s s s s s s kkk k k k k k k
as it was in the be - gin - ning,

ss ss sss s ssss s ssss s f kk kk kkk k k kkk k k kkkk k k ssss ss s a k kkkk kk k k

is now and ev - er, for

s s af k k k k
com - ing forth

ss s s s s s z sssssss s k k k k k k k k k kkkkkkk j k
side of the tem - ple, al -

all

a-ges of a - ges. A-men I

saw wa - ter,

s ss s s s s f k k k k k k k k k kk k k k k k k ssssss s a t
and all who came

from the right

to that wa - ter were saved,

s sss s s k kkkk k kk k k
and they shall say:

le - lu - ia.;

s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s sk s s o af kk k k k k k k k k k k k kk k kk k kk k k
al - le - lu - ia. al - le - lu - ia.

Having returned to the altar, the priest stands before it, and sings the following: Copyright 2006
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V. Show us your mercy, O Lord. (Alleluia) R. And grant us your salvation. (Alleluia)
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V. Lord, hear our prayer. R. And let our cry come to you. V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit. Let us pray. O Holy Lord, Father Almighty, Everlasting God, hear us we pray and send your Holy Angel from heaven to guard, cherish, protect, visit and evermore defend all who gather in this dwelling place; Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Or Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit that we may be worthy to serve you and fittingly magnify your holy name through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Introit
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The Introit is sung as the procession goes to the altar; if the Asperges is used it is begun at the conclusion of the final prayer. The priest arrives at the altar; he uncovers his head, and silently prays: O Lord, take our sins from us that we be worthy to enter into the Holy of Holies with pure minds through Christ our Lord. Amen The clergy kiss the altar where the antimensium is, saying: We beseech You, O Lord, by the prayers of Your Saints whose relics lay here, and of all the Saints, that you mercifully forgive all our sins. Amen The Priest sets on incense and blesses the thurible saying:

Let this incense be blessed by him in whose honor it is burned. Amen. The priest now censes the cross, bows, and censes around the altar counterclockwise returning to the middle. As he hands the thurible back to the minister he says quietly: Lord, kindle in us the fire of your love, and the flame of everlasting charity. The Kyrie: Kyrie eleison eleison (vi/ ix)
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Christe eleison Kyrie

Or The Litany from the Gelasian Sacramentary: (Post-492 AD) The Deacon stands at the head of the nave and sings: Deacon:

s k

s k
all

s k
our

s k
he arts

s k
and

s k
all

s k
our

k
minds

s k
and

s k
in

k
pe ace

With

s s s s s s a k k k k k k k
le t us pray to the Fa - the r,

s k k
the Son,

s s s s s k k k k k k
and the Ho - ly Spir - it:

s s s s s ak k k k k k k
Lord he us and have me -cy. ar r

People:

ak k k k
Lord have mer -cy.

Deacon: That the riches of spiritual gifts may be poured out upon the spotless Church of the living God: Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For holy bishops, priests, deacons, and clergy of our mighty God, and for all people worshipping the true God, Let us pray to the Lord:
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People:

Lord have mercy.

Deacon: For all who are teaching rightly the Word of Truth, the manifold Wisdom of the Word of God, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For those who keep themselves pure in mind and body for the sake of the kingdom of heaven, and who toil in spiritual labor; and for an abundant outpouring of gifts of the Spirit: Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For all civil rulers and for all soldiers, who love justice and right judgment, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For agreeable weather and rain in its season, for the pleasures of caressing vital breezes, and the prosperity of rightly ordered seasons, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For those who are initiated into the name of Christ, and who now burn with desire for heavenly grace, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy.
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Deacon: For those in the weakness of the infirmities of humanity, in envy of spiritual wickedness, and various errors of the world, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For those who suffer the dangers and hardship of travel, are oppressed by the cruelty of unjust authority, or the affliction of the enemy Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For those deceived by the wickedness of apostasy, infected by heresy, or pagan superstition, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For those who do good works, and those who, with brotherly concern, come to the aid of people in need, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For all within this holy house of the Lord, that we may be turned to pure hearts and devout prayers, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy.
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Deacon: For the healing of our souls and bodies, and the forgiveness of all our sins, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For refreshment of the souls of the faithful, especially of priests of the holy Lord, who guide and serve this Catholic Church, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For death to sin in our minds and bodies and a quickening of the life of faith, Let us ask of the Lord: People:

ak

k k k

Grant this, O Lord.

Deacon: For a holy fear and a true love of the Lord, Let us ask of the Lord: People: Grant this, O Lord. Deacon: For a pleasant ordering of life and a holy death, Let us ask of the Lord: People: Grant this, O Lord. Deacon: For an angel of peace and the comfort of the saints, Let us ask of the Lord:
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People: Grant this, O Lord. Deacon: Let us commend ourselves and all that is ours to His mercy and providence: For what has come to us, and what, through our Lord we have done, what we receive from him as giver, and what we have under his care we give thanks to the Lord: People:

a kkk k
A

men.

The Deacon returns to his place at the altar.

When appointed, the following, or another is sung, all standing; the Gloria is omitted in Advent, Lent, Requiems, and on penitential days and ferias.
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The celebrant begins the following hymn which is continued by all.

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Gloria V Traditional
Father Anthony J Bondi, Jr

d d a k kkk j
Glo - ry to God

kk j k kk
We

in the High - est!

k k k z kk j
you.

And on earth peace,

kkkk j
to men

d a dk k k
of

z kk j
will.

k kk kkkk j z
We bless you.

good

praise

d k ad
We

k
wor

k k k k
-

ship

k j

you.

k k k

k k k k
great

k j

j
you.

We

glo - ri - fy

d d a k k
We give

k k
thanks

k k k k k z z
to you

in your

k k k k j
glo -

ry.

d d z a k k kkk k k k j z
Lord God,

hea-ven-ly King,

kkk

z kkk k kk kk j
God and Fa - ther

al - migh - ty

d d a k k
O Lord

z k k k k k k k k
the on - ly be -

z k k k k k
Je sus Christ

got - ten Son,

dk d

kk
Lamb

z kkkkk j
of God,

Lord God,

k kkk kk kk j z
Son of the Fa -

ther,

d k a dk k k k k k k k k j
You take

j kk

a - way the sin of the world,

k k kk kk kk j z
have mer - cy on us.

dk k k d k k k kk j a
You take a - way the sin of the world,

re - ceive

kkk k kkkk
our
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dk k k k k j z ad
pra yer.

k k k k k k
For

k k k
a - lone

k k

You sit at the right hand

of God the Fa - ther,

k k k z j kj

d d

k
have

k k

z k k j
on us.

k
you

k k j
are

mer - cy

ho - ly,

dk kk d z kk kk a
You a - lone are Lord.

k kkk kk kk
You a lone are

most

high,

d k k k k j ad
Je sus Christ.

k
With

k k k k k
the Ho - ly

Spir

k k k z
it

d d kk k k j z a kk kk kk k
in the glo - ry of

God the Fa - ther. A

kkkkkkkj
-

men.

THE LITURGY OF THE WORD The Collect For The Day Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Let us pray: The Collect is read with hands extended; at the conclusion all respond: People: Amen.

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The Scripture Readings The Old Testament (or Acts during the Paschal season) is announced by the Lector saying: A Reading from the book of... At the conclusion of the Reading the Lector says Lector:

d a k k kk k
The Word of the Lord.

People:

d a k kk k
Thanks be to God!

The Gradual or a psalm is sung. The Epistle (or Acts during the Paschal season) is announced by the Sub-Deacon or Lector saying: A Reading from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle to the... At the conclusion of the Lesson the Reader says: Lector:

d a k k kk k

The Word of the Lord.

People:

d a k kk k
Thanks be to God!
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The acolyte moves the Missal to the Gospel Side of the Altar, the acolytes get candles, and the thurifer brings incense and boat to the priest.

All stand as The Alleluia is sung: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! In Lent the Tract is sung in place of the Alleluia with the response: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ King of endless glory. The Deacon takes the Gospel Book from the altar, bows to the altar, and quietly says: Cleanse my heart and my lips Almighty God, as you cleansed the lips of the prophet Isaiah with a burning coal. Send me, purified by your gracious mercy, that I may worthily proclaim your holy Gospel, through Christ our Lord, Amen. The Deacon takes the book to the Bishop/Priest and asks a blessing. Deacon: Master/ Father, ask a blessing. Priest: The Lord be in your heart and upon your lips that you may worthily and fittingly proclaim the Holy Gospel. Deacon: Amen He then kisses the bishops / priests hand and the Gospel Book. He then bows and goes to the place appointed accompanied by a Subdeacon, Acolytes with lights, and a Thurifer with incense carried before. Standing, all turn toward him, as he announces the Gospel:

d a k k k k k

Deacon:
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The Lord be with you.

d a k k k k k
People:

And with your spir -it.

The Deacon traces a cross on the book then his forehead, lips and chest. Deacon:

ds s s ss s s s s s s s s s s a k k k kk k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k
Th Co ti tio (B gi ning o th l Go pe a cor in t - -u - a- HoN. e n n n e n ) f e y s l c d g o

ds s s a k kk k k k

Glo-ry to You, O L ord! People: He incenses the book forward, right, left, and sings the

Gospel. I At the conclusion is sung:

ds s s a k k kk k k
The Gos-pel of The Lord!

Deacon: People:

ds s a k k k k

Praiseto you O Christ! The Gospel Book is kissed by the Celebrant and he may bless the people with the Gospel Book. The Sermon If Baptism and Chrismation is administered here the Creed is not repeated.
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A priest may use the traditional dismissal of the Catechumens if he sees fit. They approach him when the Deacon dismisses them as he stands at the head of the nave. They receive the priests blessing and quietly leave. Today, in many churches they withdraw to the Narthex or the last pew. The Dismissal of the Catechumens Deacon: All catechumens, depart! Depart, catechumens! Let no catechumen remain. Deacon: Rise up, ye catechumens, beg for yourselves the peace of God through His Christ: a peaceable day free from sin, now and for the rest of your life, and a Christian end of it; the compassion and mercy of God and the forgiveness of your transgressions. Dedicate yourselves to the only unbegotten God, through His Christ. Bow down your heads, and receive the blessing. As the deacon calls out the name of each catechumen the people say, Lord, have mercy upon him/her and each comes forward and bows his head. And when they have all assembled, let the priest bless them saying: Priest: O Almighty God, inaccessible and un-begotten, who alone are the true God, the God and Father of your only begotten Son: the Christ; the God who sends forth the Comforter, and Lord of the whole world; who by Christ appointed your disciples to be teachers of piety. Look down upon your servants, who are receiving instruction in the Gospel of your Christ, and give
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them a new heart, and renew a right spirit within them that they may both know and do your will with full purpose of heart, and with a willing soul. Grant them a holy admission and union with your holy Church, and make them partakers of your divine mysteries, through Christ, who is our hope, and who died for them; by whom glory and worship be given to you in the Holy Spirit for all ages of ages. Amen. And after this, let the deacon say: Go out, catechumens, in peace. The Nicene Creed Deacon: Let us, the faithful, in peace proclaim our Faith.

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Credo III

ss s ssss s s s sss s f kk k k k k k k k n k k k k k k k k n a t
I be - lieve in one God, the Fa - ther al migh - ty,

The Very Rev Anthony J Bondi Jr.

f kI k k k k k k k o k k k k k k k k k o s s ttttt a t t t t t t t
ma - ker of hea - ven and earth, of all things, vi si - ble,

sss sss s s s ss f k k k kk k k k k o k kk k k k k k k a t t t
and in - vi-si ble. And in one Lord Je sus Christ,

af

s s s s s k k k k k
the on - ly be -

k t

k t

k t
Son

k t
of

k
God,

got - ten

ss s ssss ss ss f k k k k k k k k k k kk k k k n k k k k k a t t t t
born of the Fa ther be - fore all a- ges. God from God,

f k k k k k k n s s s s s a
Light from Light,

k k k k k kk k o t t t t t
true God from true God.

s s s s f k k k k kk a t
be - got - ten, not made,

s s k k k k k k kk k t t t t tt
con - sub - stan - tial with the Fa - ther.

fk a t

k kk k k k o k k k kkk s s s s sk k k ss s t tt t t k k k kk s t tt
men and for our sal - va tion

Through him all things were made; For us

s s sss ss ss f k k k k k k k o k k k k k k k k k k k kk a t t t t t t t
H e came down from hea-ven, Was in - car - nate by the H o-ly Spir - it
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f k k k k k k o a t t t t
of the Vir - gin Ma - ry

s k k
and

j
Man.

be - came

s sss sssssss f k k k k k k k k k k k kkk k k k k k k o a tt t t t t t

Cru - ci - fied al - so for us un - der Pon - tius Pi -late,

sss s s s s s f k k k k k k k k o k k k k kk k k k k s a t t t t t t t
He suf-fered death and was bur-ied. And rose a-gain on the third day

f k k k k k k k k o k k k k k k kkk k o ss s s s s ss a t t t tttt t
in ac-cor-dance with the scrip-tures. He as-cend-ed in - to hea - ven

s s f k k k k k k k a t t t t t
and is seat - ed at the right

k t
hand

s s k k k
of the

k o

Fa - ther.

s s sss fk k k k k kkk k k k k k k k kk k a t t t t t t t t t
He will come a -gain, in glo - ry, to judge the liv - ing and the dead.

s s s s fk k k k k k kk k o k k k k k k k kk j t t t t t t t a t t
His king-dom will have no end. And in the Ho-ly Spir-it, the Lord,

f k k kkk k s s a t t t
the giv - er of life,

k k k t t t

s s s k k k k k k o t
ther.

who pro - ceeds from the Fa

s s f k k k k k k k ko kkk kk s s a t t t ttt tt t
who with the Fa-ther and the Son is

k k k k kk k o ss t t t
and glo - ri-fied.

wor - shipped

s ss fk k k kk a t t

sss s s ss kkk k ko k k k kk kkk t

the pro-phets. And One, Ho -ly, Cath - o -lic, 29

who has spo-ken through

f k k k k k a t t t t af

k k kk kk k k o kk k t tt t t t t
I con - fess one bap - tism

and A - po - sto - lic C hurch.

s s s k k k k t
for the for - give

s k k t
ness

s s k k k
of sins.

s f k k k k k k k k k k k k k k a t t t t t t t t t t
I look for - w ard to the re - sur - rec - tion of the dead

sk s ss f k k k k k k k kk k o k k k k k k kkkk a t t t t t tt ttt
and the life of the age to come. A - - - -

s sss f k kkk k k k a tt
- - - - - - men.

The Prayers of Supplication of Saint Martin During Lent, The Solemn Prayers may be used instead. Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest: Let us pray: The Deacon, standing in the midst of the people sings: Deacon: Let us pray with all our heart and all our mind to God who looks upon the earth and makes it tremble; Lord hear us and have mercy: People: Lord have mercy.
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Deacon: For the greatest peace and tranquility in our times, for the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church which is from one end of the earth to the other. Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For our Patriarch Kyril, our Metropolitan and bishop Hilarion, our Vicar Bishop Jerome, and for all bishops, presbyters, deacons, subdeacons, porters, lectors, exorcists, acolytes and singers, for all monks and nuns and for the holy people of God, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For our country, state and city and fellow citizens, for our President, Legislators, and Magistrates, and for the armed forces, Let us pray to the Lord: People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For virgins, widows, and orphans, Let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For those who travel by land, water, air and space, for penitents, catechumens and prisoners; Let us pray to the Lord. People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: For those who, in the holy church, enjoy and share the fruits of mercy. Let us pray to the Lord:
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People: Lord have mercy. Deacon: Remembering Blessed Mary the Virgin Mother of God, the holy apostles and martyrs, [Blessed N.] and all the saints, Let us commend ourselves and one another and all our life to Christ our God: People: To You, O Lord! Deacon: That we be given a holy life and a peaceful death, Let us ask of the Lord: People: Grant this, O Lord! Deacon: That the Lord may preserve the sanctity, purity and truth of the Catholic and Apostolic Faith: Let us ask of the Lord: People: Grant this, O Lord! Deacon: That the divine bond of peace, unity, and love remain among us, Let us ask of the Lord: People: Grant this, O Lord! The Deacon moves to the Epistle Side of the altar step. Priest: Father, hear the prayers of your people: grant us your pardon and peace, that we, who live in that peace by the power of the Holy Spirit, extend it to others, worthily bring our gifts to your altar, and give you glory through Jesus Christ our Lord. People: Amen.
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Priest: Christ is in our midst. People: He is and ever shall be. Deacon: Let us greet one another with a holy kiss.

The "Holy Kiss" is a triple embrace starting to your right. It begins with the celebrant and is passed to the Deacon and Subdeacon, and by them to the acolytes and congregation orderly and quietly as befits a holy act. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST In a Simple Liturgy the celebrant uncovers the vessels, quietly places bread upon the paten, takes the chalice, pours in some wine and then a little water saying: From the side of the Lord Jesus Christ came forth Blood and Water for the forgiveness of our sins. Placing the chalice behind the paten, he extends, elevates, and joins his hands saying: In the Name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. In a Solemn Liturgy the Priest goes to the sedilia. The Deacon spreads a white linen cloth on the altar while the Offertory Chant is sung. The Subdeacon, wearing a humeral veil, and two Acolytes bearing lights, preceded by a Thurifer, go to the credence table, then, bearing the prepared gifts and offerings go to the sanctuary step.

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The Deacon receives the gifts and arranges them upon the altar then while the hymn below is sung: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with awe and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descends, our full homage to demand. He, himself, comes forth to be offered, in remembrance sacrificed; Life and death and resurrection, here unfold before our eyes As we enter now the timeless mystery, let us lay aside earthly cares. King of kings, yet born of Mary, as of old on earth he stood, Lord of lords in human vesture, in the Body and the Blood He will give to all the faithful His own self for heavenly food. Rank on rank the host of heaven, spreads its vanguard on the way, as the Light of Light descends now, from the realms of endless day, that the powers of hell may vanish, as the darkness clears away. At his feet the six-winged seraph; cherubim with sleepless eye,
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veil their faces to the Presence, as with ceaseless voice they cry, * "Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Lord Most High!" * During Lent: Ho-ly, Ho-ly, Ho- - - ly! Ho-ly, is the Lord Most High! Having prepared the gifts, the Deacon bows to the Altar and Priest. The Priest comes to the center, bows to the Church; he turns, goes to the altar and standing before it says quietly: Sanctify O Lord, these gifts offered by us, and cleanse us from the stains of our sins; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Incensation

On Sundays and Feasts, the Celebrant sets on incense, offered by the Subdeacon or Thurifer which he blesses saying: Through the intercession of Blessed Michael the Archangel, standing at the right hand of the altar of incense, and of all your elect, Lord bless this incense and receive from it an odor of sweetness; through Christ our Lord. Amen. After incense is set, the Priest censes the gifts and the altar saying: Let this incense arise before You, O Lord, and Your mercy descend upon us.
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He walks around the altar with the Deacon before and Subdeacon behind him censing and saying: Let my prayer, O Lord, arise like incense before You; the lifting up of my hands, like the evening sacrifice. He returns to the center and gives the thurible to the Deacon saying: Lord enkindle in us the fire of your love and the flame of everlasting charity. The Deacon then censes the Priest, the Subdeacon the Deacon, the I Thurifer the Subdeacon. Then he censes the acolytes and the people. During which the Acolytes present water, basin, and a towel and the Priest washes his hands saying quietly: Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. The Priest at the midst, inclines, hands joined, and prays this quietly: Accept, most Holy Trinity, this offering which we are making to You in remembrance of the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, Our Lord; and in honor of blessed Mary, ever Virgin, and of all the Saints; that it may add to their honor and aid our salvation. May they deign to intercede in heaven for us who honor their memory here on earth. Through the same Christ our Lord. Acolyte. Amen.

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When all are in place the following may be used by the Deacon:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

When a Bishop is celebrating:

Deacon: Our (Arch) bishop, N., offers this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord God making remembrance for himself, and the whole college of clergy. ___________________________________________________________ When a priest is celebrating: Deacon: Our presbyter, N, offers this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord God making remembrance for himself, our (Arch) bishop, N., and the whole college of clergy. At all times: The servants of God, NN [those who have furnished the bread and wine for this Liturgy], offer, praying that by his grace the Lord continue to inspire, aid, and uphold them in all good works. All the people offer, asking the Lord to hear their prayers and supplications, and to remember your servants, NN. [the dead who are being remembered], whom you have called from this place to you, that they, too, may be enrolled among the ranks of the blessed.
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The priest turns to the congregation, extends his hands and says: Priest: Pray, Brothers and Sisters, that my sacrifice and yours be acceptable to God the Father Almighty He then crosses his hands over his chest and bows as they respond All: The Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his Name, for our benefit, and that of all his holy Church. Priest: Amen. The Prayer over the Gifts: The Second Collect He then begins the second collect which "secrets or sets apart the gifts for the anaphora. He ends the prayer singing: Priest:

d a kkkkkk kkkk k kk z z z
for all a - ges of a - ges. A - men

People:

Amen! THE PREFACE TO THE ANAPHORA

The Priest extends his hands while singing:

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d z a k k k kkk k j
Priest: People:

d z a k k k k kk k j
And with your

The

Lord be

with

you.

spir - it.

He lifts up his hands:

Lift up

d z z a k kkkkk kk j
your hearts.

Priest: People:

d z a kk kk j
We lift

z kk kk j
to the Lord.

them

He joins his hands together and bows:

d z a kkkkkkk kkk kk kkkkk k j

Priest:

d z z z a kkk kkk k kkkk j

It is meet and right so to do.

Let us

give

thanks

to the

Lord

our

God.

People:

Again, extending his hands he sings: Priest: It is truly right and just, our joy and helpful to salvation, that we, always and everywhere give thanks to you, O Lord, holy Father, Almighty and eternal God: Here a Proper preface is sung on all Sundays, and as appointed. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the
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company of hymn to proclaim the

heaven, who forever sing this glory of your Name:

The Deacon goes up to the right and the Subdeacon to the left of the Priest and bow deeply for the Sanctus. People: Missa de Angelis: Sanctus Sanctus VI

bbb
Ho

f af k k k k k k j
ly,

kkj
ho - ly,

kkkkj
ho -

kkj

j
ly

f a f k k k fk k fk k j
Lo rd,

k fk k k k k k j
God

k j j j

ff k k k k j a
of Sa -

k k
ba -

j
oth,

k k k k k k k
hea ven

and earth

ff k k k k fk k fk j a
are fu ll

k fk k k k k k k j
of your glo - ry.

kkkj
Ho-san - na

ff a

k
in

k
the

j
high

k
-

j
est.

j j j

ff k k k k k k k j a
Bless ed is he

k k k k fk k fj
who comes

ff k k k k k k k a
in the name of

k k j
Ho - san

k k fk j
na

the L ord.

ff k k k a
in

kj

kkkkj
the high -

kkj
est.

The Church now stands attentively, reverently, as the Priest leads The People in the celebration of the most sacred part of the Liturgy.
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The Anaphora of our Father among the Saints, Gregory Thurifer & four acolytes-torches stand facing the altar inside the altar rail. The priest extends his hands keeping his thumbs and forefingers joined. To you, therefore, most gracious Father, we humbly pray through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord He joins his hands, places his left hand on his breast, blessing the offering: that you accept and bless these pure and holy gifts which we offer to you in sacrifice. He stretches out his hands: We offer them on behalf of your holy catholic Church: watch over her, gather her, guide her and grant her peace, protection, and unity throughout the whole world with your servants: Kyril, our Patriarch, Hilarion our Metropolitan and Bishop and all Orthodox believers who hold the Catholic and Apostolic faith. Remember, Lord, your faithful people, and your servants standing here around your altar, knowing how firmly we believe in you and dedicate ourselves to you. He joins his hands, prays briefly, then, with hands outstretched continues: We offer to you this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving for ourselves and for all those who are dear to us.
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We pray to you our living and true God, for our well being and redemption and for those whose faith and devotion are known to you alone. Communicantes (Proper Communicantes are below) In communion with the whole Church, we venerate first the glorious and ever virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ; and also your blessed apostles and martyrs Peter, Paul, Andrew [ James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, and Thaddaeus, Linus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Laurence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian,] [Blessed N.], and all your saints whose prayers gain for us your constant help and protection. ___________________________________________________________ PROPER FORMS OF THE COMMUNCANTES On the Nativity of the Lord and throughout the Octave In communion with the whole Church, and celebrating the most sacred night [day] on which blessed Mary the most pure virgin brought forth the Savior for this world, we venerate above all others the memory of that same glorious ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ; and also your blessed apostles and martyrs, Peter, Paul, Andrew [ James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, and Thaddaeus, Linus,
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Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Laurence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian,] and all your saints whose prayers gain for us your constant help and protection.

On the Epiphany of the Lord In communion with the whole Church, and celebrating the most sacred day on which your Only-begotten Son, eternal with you in your glory, appeared in a human body, truly sharing our flesh, we venerate first the glorious and ever virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ; and also your blessed apostles and martyrs, Peter, Paul, Andrew [ James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, and Thaddaeus, Linus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Laurence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian,] and all your saints whose prayers gain for us your constant help and protection. From the Paschal Vigil until the Second Sunday of Easter: In communion with the whole Church, and celebrating the most sacred night [day] of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ in the flesh, we venerate first the glorious and ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ; and also your blessed apostles and martyrs, Peter, Paul, Andrew [ James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, and Thaddaeus, Linus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Laurence, Chrysogonus, John
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and Paul, Cosmas and Damian,] and all your saints whose prayers gain for us your constant help and protection. On the Ascension of the Lord In communion with the whole Church, and celebrating the most sacred day on which your Only-begotten Son, our Lord, set at the right hand of your glory our weak human nature, which he had united to himself, we venerate first the glorious and ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ; and also your blessed apostles and martyrs, Peter, Paul, Andrew [ James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, and Thaddaeus, Linus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Laurence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian,] and all your saints whose prayers gain for us your constant help and protection. On Pentecost Sunday In communion with the whole Church, and celebrating the most sacred day of Pentecost, on which the Holy Spirit appeared to the Apostles in tongues of fire, we venerate first the glorious and ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of our Lord and God, Jesus Christ; and also your blessed apostles and martyrs, Peter, Paul, Andrew [ James, John, Thomas, James, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Simon, and Thaddaeus, Linus, Cletus, Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius, Cyprian, Laurence, Chrysogonus, John and Paul, Cosmas and Damian,] and all your saints whose prayers gain for us your constant help and protection. ___________________________________________________________
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He extends his hands forward over the offerings before him saying:

Father, we humbly ask that you accept this offering of our service and that of your whole family. Order our days in your peace, save us from eternal damnation, and number us among those you have chosen; (through Christ our Lord.)

From the Vigil of Pascha to the Second Sunday of Pascha: offering Father, we humbly ask that you accept this of our service and that of your whole family; especially those whom you have been pleased to give the new birth of water and the Holy Spirit, granting them forgiveness of all their sins. Order our days in your peace, save us from eternal damnation, and number us among those you have chosen. He joins his hands, places his left hand on his breast, blessing the offering: Bless and approve our offering, O Father; make it acceptable to you. By the power of the Holy Spirit,
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let it become for us the body and blood of Jesus Christ, your only Son, our Lord. The Deacon removes the purificator and pall The Priest joins his hands and prays:

b
On the day before his suffering and death, He lifts the paten with the Lamb slightly. our Lord Jesus Christ took bread into his holy and venerable hands; and with eyes lifted up to heaven, to you his almighty God and Father, he gave thanks to you, (pause) said the blessing, broke the bread, and gave it to his disciples, saying: He bows and sings the following words slowly:

b
"Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you." He pauses for a moment then replaces the paten. After supper, in a like manner, he took the cup into his holy and venerable hands; He lifts the chalice slightly. and when he again had given thanks, (pause) said the blessing, gave the cup to his disciples, saying, He bows and sings the following words slowly:
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"Take this all of you, and drink of it: This is my Blood, The Blood of the new and eternal covenant, which shall be shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. He pauses for a moment then replaces the chalice. Do this for the remembrance of me." The Deacon steps forward and replaces the purificator and pall. The Priest stretches out his hands keeping his thumbs and forefingers joined. Father, we celebrate the remembrance of Christ your Son: We, your servants and your holy people, call to mind his passion, his resurrection from the dead, and his ascension, until he comes again in glory. We offer to you, the God of glory and majesty, from the many gifts you have given us, this perfect and pure sacrifice: the holy bread of life and the chalice of eternal salvation. Look with favor upon these offerings, and accept them as once you accepted the gifts of your just servant Abel, the sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith, and the bread and wine offered by your high priest Melchisedech. He joins his hands, places his left hand on his breast, and signs himself.
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Father, we pray that you send down your Holy Spirit upon us and blesses the offering,

b
and upon these offerings: make this bread the Body of your Christ, and the wine within this cup the precious Blood of Christ, being changed by that same Holy Spirit. He crosses his arms on his chest touching his shoulders with his fingers and all bowing profoundly he prays: Almighty God, we humbly pray b that these Gifts be carried by the hands of your Holy Angel, to your altar on high in the presence of your Divine Majesty; then, as we receive from this altar the Sacred Body and Blood of your Son, He stands upright, places his left hand on his breast and signs himself. fill us with every grace and heavenly blessing; (through Christ our Lord.) He joins his hands . He extends his hands keeping his thumbs and forefingers joined Remember, Lord, those who have died and have gone before us sealed with the sign of faith, and who rest in the "sleep of peace."
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He joins his hands, prays briefly, then, with hands outstretched, continues Let these, and all who rest in Christ, find in your Presence light, refreshment, and peace; (through Christ our Lord.) To us, also, your sinful servants, who hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant that we may share in the fellowship of your holy apostles and martyrs: with John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas [Ignatius, Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia] and all your saints. Though we are sinners, we trust in your love and mercy. Do not consider what we truly deserve, but grant us your forgiveness and admit us, we beg you, into their company He joins his hands. through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Deacon and Subdeacon step up beside the Priest at the altar. The Deacon removes the pall. Through whom, O Father, you unceasingly create all these good things; sanctifying them, and filling them with life; you bless them and bestow them on us. He lifts the chalice and paten eye level, crossing his arms, and sings:

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d a k a d

z z k k k k kkkkk k kkk k k k kkkk z z k k k

hon - or

Through him, and with him, and in him, in un - i - ty with the Ho -ly Spir -it,

k k k k
all glo - ry and

z k k k k k k k k k z
Al migh - ty Fa - ther,

d a kkkk kkkkkk k kk z z z
for all a-ges of a - ges. A - men

is yours,

The Priest replaces the Holy Mysteries, the Deacon replaces the pall, and the three Sacred Ministers bow deeply. Then the Deacon and Subdeacon return to their places at the altar step with the Deacon on the Epistle Side and the Subdeacon the Gospel Side. The Four torchbearers retire to the sacristy replace their torches and return at the Agnus Dei for communion. The Breaking of The Bread He stretches out his hands, keeping his thumbs and forefingers joined. Priest: Let us pray:

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Introduction to Pater Noster

f af k f af k k k
<Name>

k k

k k

k
by

k
your

k k

k k k

j j

In - struc - ted

sav - ing

pre - cepts,

k k kk

f af k k k k j
All:

and ha- ving been taught these di - vine- ly formed words,

we dare to say:

ff k a

j j

k k

k k

j k j

j j j j j k j j

ff k k k k k k k k a ff k a k k j k k k k k k j j

Our

Fa - ther,

who art in hea - ven,

hal-low -ed be Thy name. Thy king-dom come.

k k k
us

j k
our

k kkkkk k k k k k k k k k k j k

ff k a

Thy will be done on earth as it Give and us this day for - give

is in hea-ven.

ff k a

dai - ly bread tres - pass - es

k
our

ff k k k a ff k a

k k

as we for give those who tres-pass a-gainst us.

ff k k k k k a

And lead us not in - to temp - ta - tion

Copyright 2003 <Name> All Rights Reserved

k k

k kk j

but de-liv-er us from e - vil.

The priest joins his hands and prays:

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Deliver us, O God, from all evils: past, present, and to come, and by the prayers of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Mother of God, of your blessed apostles Peter and Paul, of Andrew, and of all the saints, graciously give us peace in our days; through your merciful help keep us always free from sin and safe from all disquietude: through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for all ages of ages. People: Amen. The Priest here may say the seasonal blessings over the people turning to his right with his back to the Gospel side and ending with this blessing: Priest: The Peace of The Lord be always with you. People: And with your spirit. Priest (silently)O Lord Jesus Christ, you said to your apostles
Peace I leave you, my peace I give to you regard not my sins, but the faith of your Church and grant us the peace and unity of your kingdom where you live for all ages of ages.

The Deacon and Subdeacon approach the altar. The Deacon removes the pall and the priest breaks the Bread. By ancient custom he places a small particle into the chalice as a sign of unity with the Bishop saying: May this mingling of the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ bring eternal life to us who receive it.

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Agnus Dei VI

f af k j
Lamb

kkkkj
of God,

who takes a - way the sins of the

k k kkkk k k kkkk j kkkkkkk j

Lamb of

world:

f a f k k k k k fk k k k k k k j
have mer cy on us.

God,

ff k a
who

k
takes

k k k k k k k k k k
a - way the sins of the

j
world:

ff k k k k k fk k k k k k k j a
have mer cy on us.

kj
Lamb

kkkkj
of God,

j j

ff k a
who

k
takes

k k k k
a -

way

the

k
sins

k k k k
of the

world:

ff k k k k k fk k k k k j a
grant us

peace.

The Deacon and Subdeacon turn toward each other. The Priest turns to the faithful, holds the Paten and Chalice and says: Priest: Behold the Lamb of God! Behold Him who takes away the sin of the world! People: Lord I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. Say but the word, and my soul shall be healed. People: I believe, O Lord and I confess that you are truly the Christ, The Son of the living God, who came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the greatest. I believe also, that this which I am about to receive
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is truly your most pure Body and life-giving Blood; Wherefore, I pray, have mercy on me and forgive my transgressions, both voluntary and involuntary, in word and deed, committed in knowledge or in ignorance; And grant that I may partake of your Holy Mysteries without condemnation for the forgiveness of all my sins and for life everlasting. O Son of God accept me this day as a partaker of Your Mystical Supper; for I will not reveal the Mystery to your enemies, nor will I give you a kiss as did Judas, but like the thief, will I say: Remember me, O Lord, when you come into your kingdom.

O Lord, may the partaking of your Holy Mysteries be not to my judgment or condemnation, but for the healing of my soul and body. The priest may pray the above with the people, or, inclining before the altar, and with hands joined or crossed upon his breast, may pray silently: Let not the partaking of your Body and Blood, O Lord Jesus Christ which I, though unworthy, presume to receive, turn to my judgment or condemnation; but of your goodness may it be for me protection and healing of my soul and body. Standing erect, he takes the Sacred Body saying:

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I will take the Bread of Heaven and call on the Name of the Lord: May the Body of Our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my body and soul to everlasting life. Inclining, he receives, standing up again, he takes the chalice saying: What shall I render to the Lord for all his blessings to me? I will take up the Cup of Salvation and call on the Name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people; in the courts of the house of our God; in your midst O Jerusalem. May the Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my body and soul to everlasting life. Inclining, he receives the Sacred Blood from the chalice. He then communicates the Sacred Ministers, the clergy, acolytes, and people. The Priest then communicates each person saying: Priest: The Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ preserve your body and soul N. to life everlasting. People: Amen. During the administration of the Sacrament the Communion Chant and the following psalm or a hymn may be sung. Psalm 34 Benedicam Dominum,
Antiphon:

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ak j
Verses:

kj

k j

O taste

and see the good - ness of

k k k k kk k j
s s k ok k

the Lord.

j
kn

s s s s s s s ak k k kk k k s s s ss s ak k k kk k k

s ssss s k kkkk kk

A t all timesI will blessthe L ORD ;*his praiseshall ev-er be in my mouth.

I will glory in theL O RD ;*let thehumble hearand re-joice. -

n s s s s s s s k k k k k k kk k

3 Proclaim with me the greatness of the LORD; * let us exalt his Name together. 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me * and delivered me out of all my terror. Antiphon 5 Look upon him and be radiant, * and let not your faces be ashamed. 6 I called in my affliction and the LORD heard me * and saved me from all my troubles. Antiphon 7 The angel of the LORD encompasses those who fear him, * and he will deliver them. 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; * happy are they who trust in him! Antiphon 9 Fear the LORD, you that are his saints, * for those who fear him lack nothing. 10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger, * but those who seek the LORD lack nothing that is good. Antiphon
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11 Come, children, and listen to me; * I will teach you the fear of the LORD. 12 Who among you loves life * and desires long life to enjoy prosperity? Antiphon 13 Keep your tongue from evil-speaking * and your lips from lying words. 14 Turn from evil and do good; * seek peace and pursue it. Antiphon The Priest may reserve some of the Sacrament for the sick. Then the Deacon, removes the vessels to the credence table and, assisted by the Subdeacon or Minister, consumes the rest of the Sacrament, saying: What has passed our lips as food, O Lord, let us possess with purity of heart, that what has been given to us in time, may be our healing for eternity. Let your Body and Blood which I have received permeate my heart, O Lord; and grant that no stain of sin remain in me, having been fed with these pure and holy Mysteries; Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God, now and ever and for all ages of ages. Amen. He then purifies his fingers, and cleanses the vessels. The acolyte places the missal on the Epistle Side. All silently reflect on the reception of The Holy Mysteries. The Postcommunion Prayer: Collect He extends his hands singing:
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The Third

Priest: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. He joins his hands Priest: Let us pray: He sings the Prayer with hands extended. People: Amen. He then inclines once more in the midst and prays quietly: Let this my bounden duty and service be pleasing to You, O Holy Trinity, and grant that the sacrifice which I, unworthy, have offered before the eyes of your majesty, may be acceptable to You, and through your mercy obtain your gracious favor for me and for all whom I have offered it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen He then turns, extends his hands, and sings:

d a k k k k k The d Lord be with you. a k k k k k

And with your spir -it.

People:

If a Bishop is present:

s
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Deacon:

Bow down your heads before the Lord.

If a Bishop is present he takes his crosier faces the altar and, crossing his head and breast sings: Bishop: Blessed be the Name of the Lord. People: Now and forever. Bishop: Our help is in the Name of the Lord. People: The maker of heaven and earth. He turns to the people, Bishop: The Blessing of God Almighty: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, descend upon you and remain with you forever. People: Amen. ______________________________________________________ Priest: The Blessing of God Almighty: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, descend upon you and remain with you forever. People: Amen. One of the following is used: Deacon: Depart (Go) in peace! (alleluia, alleluia) ! People: Thanks be to God! (alleluia, alleluia) !

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If the Gloria was not sung: Deacon: Let us bless the Lord! (Alleluia, alleluia)! People: Thanks be to God! (Alleluia, alleluia!) ! HYMNS TO THE MOTHER OF GOD The appropriate hymn to the Mother of God for the season is sung. From the First Sunday in Advent through the Purification.

Alma Redemptoris Mater

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a k k k k k k k k ak k kkk j
and star of the sea,

k k k

O lov - ing Mo - ther of our Sav - ior,

pure gate of heav - en

k kk k k k j
Hast-en to aid your peo-ple

kk k k j
who though fall-en

ak kkk k
strive to

k k

k k k k

k kk kk j k k k k k j
ev - er Vir - gin,

rise once more.

You who brought forth your ho - ly Cre - a -tor,

a k k k k

k k j k

all cre - a - tion wond - er - ing,

yet re - mained

akkkkkk k k
re - ceiv - ing

k kkkkkkk j
that joy - ful "A ve!"

from Ga -briel's lips

ak k kkk j
Be mer-ci - ful

j
to

kk j

us sin -ners.

In Advent: V. The Angel of the Lord announced to Mary. R. And she conceived by the Holy Spirit. Priest: Pour forth, we beseech you O Lord your grace into our hearts: that we, to whom the Incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ was made known by the message of an angel, by His passion and Cross, be brought to the glory of His resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
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At I Vespers of the Nativity of our Lord and thence forward: V. After childbearing you remained a pure virgin. R. Intercede for us, O Mother of God. Let us pray. O God, Who by the fruitful virginity of blessed Mary has bestowed upon mankind the reward of eternal salvation : Grant, we beseech You, that we know the help of her intercession, through whom we have been accounted worthy to receive the Author of our life, Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord. R. Amen.

After the Purification through Wednesday of Holy Week.

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af k af af k af af

k k k k k k j k
Sal O -

k k k kk k k j k
ve ing

A - ve, Re - gi - na cae - lo - rum, Wel - come, O Que - en of Hea - ven.

A - ve, Do - mi - na an- ge - lo- rum: Wel - come, O La- dy of the An - gels

k
ve Sav -

k
ra ing -

k
dix, Root,

k
Sal Sav

k
por Por -

j
ta, tal,

k k k k k j k k

k k k k kk k j
Gau - de, Vir-go glo- ri - o - sa, Re-joice, O glo - ri-ous Vir-gin,

Ex qua mun - do lux est or - ta: From whom comes the Light Im-mor -tal.

k k k k k k k j k k kkkj k k k j

k k kk kkj z

Su - per om - nes spe-ci - o - sa: Love-ly be-yond o-ther wo-men,

Va - le, O val - de de- co - ra, Fare-well, most beau -ti - ful maid - en,

Et pro no - bis Chri -stum ex - o - ra. And pray for us to Christ our Sav - ior.

V. Grant that I may praise thee, O holy Virgin. R. Give me strength against your enemies. Let us pray. Grant us, O merciful God, protection in our weakness: that we who celebrate the memory of the holy Mother of God, through the aid of her intercession, rise again from our sins. Through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen. From Easter through Saturday in the Octave of Pentecost.
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Regina Caeli
s ss s s s s f k k k k k kk k kk k k k k k k k k k k k k s s s s a t t t t t t
Re - gi - na Cae- li, lae-ta re, O Queen of heaven, re- joice, al-le-lu-ia: Qui - a quem me - ru - i - sti por-ta'- re, al-le-lu-ia: For H e, w homyou w erew or-thy to car-ry, Traditional

s s k k k k k k k k kkk k k k k k kk k ss ss s s s s af k k k k t t t t t t t t
al - le- lu - ia. Re- sur- re'- xit, sic - ut dix' - it, al - le- lu - ia. al - le- lu - ia. H as a - ri - sen as H e fore- told, al - le- lu - ia. O - ra pro no'- bis Deum, O pray for us to God,

ss af kk k k
al-le-lu-ia al-le-lu-ia

V. Rejoice and be glad O Virgin Mary, Alleluia! R. For the Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia! Let us pray. O God, by the resurrection of Your Son Jesus Christ, you give gladness to the world : Grant, we pray, that we, being helped by the prayers of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, attain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

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From the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity through the Saturday before Advent.

a k

k k

k k j

Sal - ve Re - gi - na, H ail, M a - ry, moth - er

ma - ter and queen

mi - se - ri - cor - di - ae: of ten - der me - r - cy,

a k k k j a k a k a a a a k aj
O O
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Vi - ta dul - ce - do et spes no - stra, sal our life, our com - fort, and our hope, we greet

k k k k k k j k k k k k z j k j k k k

k k k k j
Ad te cla - ma - mus, From this for - eign land

ve. you.

k k k

ex - su - les, Eve's sons and

fi - li - i H e - vae. daugh - ters cry to you.

Ad te, sus - pi - ra - mus, So lost, so full of fear,

k k k k k j

k k k

ge - men - tes et flen - tes we mourn, we grieve, we sigh

in hac la - cri - ma - rum val - le. from this tear - ful vale of ex - ile.

k k k k k j k k j

E - ia Ah, then,

er - go, our help,

Ad - vo - ca - ta our ad - vo - cate

no - stra, and guide,

il - los tu-os mi - se - ri - cor- des o - cu - los ad nos con-ver - te. turn now to us thegaze of your all -lov -ing eyes, so full of mer - cy.

k k kk z zk k k k k k k k k k kk k j k k k k k
fruc your -

k kk j
Et Je - sum, And Je - sus

k
tum womb's

k
-

j
i, fruit,

be - ne - dic - tum your Son, and Lord,

ven - tris tu most bless - ed

no - bis post hoc ex - si - li - um os - ten - de. show him to us when we com - plete our so - journ.

z k k k k k k k kkk z j
O O

j
O O

kk j

cle - mens. gen - tle,

kkkkk k j
pi - a, lov - ing,

kkj

kk k j

dul - cis swe - et.

Vir-go M a-ri - a. O Vir-gin M a - ry.

k k kk k j

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, by the co-operation of the Holy Spirit, you prepared the body and soul of the glorious Virgin Mother of God to become a worthy habitation for your Son : Grant that as we rejoice in her commemoration, we be delivered by her loving intercession from our present evils and from eternal death. R. Amen. At any season throughout the year.

s s s s s s k k k k k fk k a
A - ve M a - ri Ha - il M a a, ry!

s s s s s k kkkkk
ple - na, gra - ce,

s s s s k k k k k
Do - mi - nus te - cum, The Lord is with you!

gra - ti - a Fu - ll of

s s s a k k k

s k

s s s s s s s s k k k k k k k k k
in a mu - li mo e - ri ng wo bus, men,

be - ne - dic - ta - tu Blest in - deed are you

s s s s s s s s s s s s sssss a k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k kk t t
et be - ne- dic- tus fruc- tus ven- tris tu - i Je - su, and bles - sed is the fru - it of your wo -mb, Je - sus. Sanc- ta M a- ri - a, H o - ly M ar - y,

s s s s a k k k k k
M a - ter De - i, M o - ther of God

s s s s s s s s s s s s k k k k k k k k k k k k k z
o - ra pro no - bis pec - ca Pra - y for us sin to ri - bus, - ners,

s s ss s s s ssss s a k k kkk k k k kkkk k k k

nunc et in now, and at ho - ra mor -tis nos - trae. A -men the hour of - our death. A -men

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
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Priest: Pour forth, we beseech you O Lord your grace into our hearts: that we, to whom the Incarnation of your Son Jesus Christ was made known by the message of an angel, by His passion and Cross, be brought to the glory of His resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

If Antidoron is to be blessed, the Subdeacon holding the aspergillum and the Deacon holding the tray stand before the priest saying: Deacon:
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Father (Master) Bless!

Priest: Let us pray Bless, O Lord, this creature of bread, as You did bless the five loaves in the wilderness: that all who partake of it receive health of both body and soul. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Deacon: Amen.

The Deacon holds the tray of bread. All approach, kiss the (cross and) Priests hand, take a portion, and return to their places. Then the Sacred Ministers bow to the Altar, cover their heads, and depart. The prayers of thanksgiving the following are said: Priest: Glory to you O Lord, our God and our hope! Glory to you! People: Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days;
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through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and ever, and for all ages of ages. Amen.

Sub Tuum Praesidium 250 AD This is the earliest found prayer to the Mother of God Under your mercy we take refuge, O Holy Mother of God! Do not despise our prayers in necessities, but from danger deliver us, only pure and blessed one. Amen O God, our refuge and our strength, look down with mercy upon the people who cry to You; and by the intercession of the glorious and most pure Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and of all the saints, in Your mercy and goodness hear our prayers for the conversion of unbelievers, and for the freedom and peace of your Church; through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. 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 hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen We have seen the true Light! We have received the heavenly Spirit! We have found the true Faith! Worshipping the undivided Trinity, who has saved us.
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O Lord save Your people and bless Your inheritance. Grant victory to Orthodox Christians over their Enemy. And by virtue of Your cross, preserve your habitation. Steadfast protectress of Christians, constant advocate before the Creator: do not despise the cry of us sinners, but in your goodness come speedily to help us who call on you in faith. Hasten to hear our petition and to intercede for us, O Theotokos, for you always protect those who honor you. Lord, have mercy. (3) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, * as it was in the beginning, is now and ever, for all ages of ages. Amen. More honorable than the Cherubim, and more glorious beyond compare than the Seraphim: without losing your virginity you gave birth to God the Word. True Theotokos, we magnify you. In the name of the Lord, (Master) Father bless! The Priest pronounces the dismissal. People: Amen. May the Lord grant long life to him who blesses and sanctifies us. Priest: Amen! Communion Rules:

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Following the ancient tradition, only Baptized and Chrismated Christians who hold the Orthodox Faith and have duly prepared by prayer, fasting and Confession may receive The Holy Mysteries.

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