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The Feast of the English Martyrs Solemn HigH mass In the Ordinariate Use monday may Fourth, Two Thousand Fifteen Seven o'Clock in the evening. at Saint Patrick's Parish, Stoneham Massachusetts Saint Gregory the Great Church A Community of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter VT·VNVM· SINT: THAT THEY MIGHT BE ONE WELCOME TO SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT, a Roman Catholic community of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter. The Ordinariate was established by Pope Benedict xvi in January, 2012 as a means by which Episcopalian and Anglican Christians wishing to reunite themselves to the Universal Catholic Church might do so, bringing the riches of the Anglican Patrimony with them; it is now possible for Christians from any Protestant denomination to be received into the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate. f The form of our Mass is based on the Eucharistic liturgy in the Book of Common Prayer; if you are a Roman Catholic, its form and structure will be familiar, yet di^erent: we rejoice that you are with us, and hope you find your appreciation of the catholicity of the Church deepened. Attending Mass at Saint Gregory fulfills your obligation, and you are most heartily encouraged to receive Communion if in a state of Grace. Because Roman Catholics believe the Sacrament of the Eucharist is the True Body of Christ not only in the Consecrated Elements, but also in the Unity of His people, Fellow-Christians of churches with whom we are not yet fully united are not admitted to Holy Communion; we welcome them and pray our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer and help dispel the sad divisions that separate us. We also welcome Non- Christians, and — although we cannot admit them to Holy Communion — ask them to o^er their prayers for the peace and unity of the human family. Non-Catholics are invited to receive a Blessing during Communion: please signify this desire by crossing your arms over your breast when at the altar rail. f If you would like to learn more about the Ordinariate and Saint Gregory the Great Church please speak with the clergy after Mass or contact us on the web at: www.saintgregoryordinariate.org. ☩ T H E O R D E R F O R HOLY MASS Processional Hymn Stand and no eye hath seen Sing ' what joys the saints obtain ( please refer to page 23) Introductory Rites. Kneel ' Those words , In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, printed in italics and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. are to be said by the People; I will go unto the altar of God: , Even unto the God of my joy and gladness. where appears it is traditional Give sentence with me, O God, and defend my to bless one’s self cause against the ungodly people : O deliver with the Sign me from the deceitful and wicked man. of the Cross. For thou art the God of my strength, why hast thou put me from thee: and why go I so heavily, while the enemy oppresseth me? O send out thy light and thy truth, that they may lead me: and bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy dwelling. And that I may go unto the altar of God, even the God of my joy and gladness: and upon the harp will I give thanks unto thee, O God, my God. ☩ 2 m ☩ Why art thou so heavy, O my soul: and why art thou so disquieted within me? O put thy trust in God: for I will yet give him thanks, which is the help of my countenance, and my God. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. I will go unto the altar of God: Even unto the God of my joy and gladness. Our help is in the , Name of the Lord: Who hath made heaven and earth. confESS to Almighty God, I 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: by my fault, by my own fault, by my own most grievous fault. Wherefore I beg Blessed Mary ever-Virgin, Blessed Michael the Archangel, Blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brethren, to pray for me to the Lord our God. May almighty God have mercy upon thee, forgive thee thy sins, and bring thee to everlasting life. Amen. CONFESS to Almighty God, to Blessed I 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 thee, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, ☩ 3 ☩ / and deed: [ here strike the breast thrice] by my fault, by my own fault, by my own most grievous fault. Where- fore I beg Blessed Mary ever-Virgin, Blessed Michael the Archangel, Blessed John the Baptist, the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, all the Angels and Saints, and thee, Father, to pray for me to the Lord our God. May almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins, and bring you to everlasting life. Amen. The almighty and merciful Lord grant unto us pardon, , absolution, and remission of our sins. Amen. Wilt thou not turn again and quicken us, O God? That thy people may rejoice in thee. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us. And grant us thy salvation. O Lord, hear my prayer: And let my cry come unto thee. The Liturgy of the Word. Introit Chant Stand ' These who are clothed in white robes are they who have survived the time of great distress and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb, alleluia, alleluia. Rest yet for a little time until the number of your brethren be fulfilled. Alleluia. Glory be, &c. These who are clothed in white robes are they who have survived the time of great distress and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb, alleluia, alleluia. ☩ m ☩ LMIGHTY GOD, unto whom all A hearts be open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen. EAR what our Lord Jesus Christ H saith: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets. Kyrie Mass for Three Voices (William Byrd; about 159) Gloria Mass for Three Voices The Lord be with you. And with thy spirit. Let us pray. Collect of the Day MErcifUL GOD, who when thy Church on earth was torn apart O by the ravages of sin, didst raise up men and women in England who witnessed to their faith with courage and constancy: give unto thy Church that peace which is thy will, and grant that those who have been divided on earth may be reconciled in heaven and be ☩ 5 ☩ / partakers together in the vision of thy glory; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. First Reading N THOSE DAYS: Stephen, full Sit ' iof the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven The Acts of and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the Apostles the right hand of God; and he said, “Behold, Chapter 7 I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man verses 55–60 standing at the right hand of God.” But they ; cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears and rushed together upon him. Then they cast him out of the city and stoned him; and the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. And as they were stoning Stephen, he prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” And he knelt down and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Each half-verse is Psalm 126 sung on the first (square) note, © 1956, Jerome Webster Meachen. Tenor # changing to the # œ & › œ › œ › › œ second (black) note on the word or When the Lord turned again the captivity of Sion * syllable in italics. then were we like unto them that dream. A distinct pause Then was our mouth filled with laughter * is made at an and our tongue with joy. upright [|]. The Then said they among the heathen * natural rhythm The Lord hath done great things for them. is followed. ☩ © 6 m ☩ Yea, the Lord hath done great things for us already * whereof we rejoice. Turn our captivity, O Lord * as the rivers in the south. They that sow in tears * shall reap in joy. For this verse, He that now goeth on his repeat the way weeping, and beareth forth good seed * second half of shall doubtless come again the melody.