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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Training Manual for Master of Ceremony

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Training Manual Master of Ceremonies St. Francis of Assisi Training Manual for Master of Ceremony

Table of Contents Section

Master of Ceremonies (MC) - Introduction 1 MC - Checklist 2 MC - Procedures Before 3 MC - Procedure During Mass 4 MC - Procedures After Mass 5 Baptism Procedures / Font Operation 6 Server 7 Thurifer 8 Children’s Ministries / CLOW 9 Cross Bearer 10 Eucharistic Ministers / Low Gluten Host 11 12 Music Ministry 13 Parking Ministry 14 Usher Ministry 15 Lighting, Sound System, HVAC 16 with the 17 Liturgy in the Chapel 18 Liturgy in the Gym 19 Medical Presence @ Mass 20 Right of Christian (RCIA) 21 Sacramental Oils 22 Sprinkling / Streamer Bearers 23 Special Masses 24 Facilities Map / General 25

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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Training Manual for Master of Ceremony

Section 1 2018 Edition

Mission Statement

Inspired by our patron Francis of Assisi, we seek to proclaim the reign of God by

growing in Holiness through our experience of Christ in word, and one another,

offering Hope to those who hunger for human dignity, and

extending Hospitality to all.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Training Manual for Master of Ceremony

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Introduction

“When he was about to celebrate with his disciples the Passover meal in which he instituted the sacrifice of his Body and Blood, Christ the Lord gave instructions that a large, furnished upper room should be prepared (Lk 22:12). The Church has always regarded this command as applying also to herself when she gives directions about the preparation of people’s hearts and minds and of the places, , and texts for the celebration of the Most Holy . The current norms, prescribed in keeping with the will of the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, and the new Missal that the Church of the is to use from now on in the celebration of Mass also evidence of the great concern of the Church, of her faith, and of her unchanged love for the great mystery of the Eucharist. They likewise bear witness to the Church’s continuous and unbroken tradition, irrespective of the introduction of certain new features. (GIRM #1)”

The Master of Ceremonies (MC) is a servant leader, properly formed, instructed and commissioned to serve God and God’s people in the liturgy. The position is envisioned in the liturgy of Vatican II as stated in the General Instruction of the , “It is appropriate, at least in cathedrals and in larger churches, to have some competent minister, that is to say a master of ceremonies, to oversee the planning of sacred actions and their being carried out by the sacred ministers and the lay faithful with decorum, , and devotion” (GIRM #106). The MC, trained in all areas of lay ministry at the liturgy, will ensure that all aspects of Christian worship are conducted with hospitality and reverence,

Eligibility • Ability to effectively lead and collaborate with others • Calm and resourceful problem solving skills • Be of sufficient age and maturity to perform the duties identified in this Manual • MC responsibilities do not extend beyond the parish community • Typically, do not perform any other liturgical ministry at the Mass in which they serve as MC

Formation • to beginning their ministry, Master of Ceremonies should be formed and trained in the following: • Theology of the Eucharist and understanding of the Mass • Theology and spirituality of ministry • Universal church, diocesan and parish guidelines and procedures for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy • MCs have knowledge of all ministries involved in the liturgy • MCs must participate in ongoing theological and ministerial formation at the parish and/or diocesan level at a minimum of one session per year

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Master of Ceremonies Checklist

____ Review MC binder for special instructions / baptisms

_____ Turn lights on in hallway, stewardship center, commons, and church

____ mass bulletins from stands near exit doors

____ Open doors to church, Eucharistic chapel, and vesting

____ up table and place key in Tabernacle

____ Light fireplace in winter

____ Light candles (4 torches, , other seasonal candles)

____ Confirm mass books are in position (Roman Missal, , Book of Gospels) Place in reading for the specific Sunday

____ Assist EM’s and other Liturgy Ministers with sign-in (Red / Green sign)

____ Confirm that EM’s are handing out worship aids

____ Set up credence tables for communion / check

____ Set processional candle and lighter on ledge behind ambo

____ Add chair for guest or stool for additional altar servers Confirm if guest priest will serve communion next to Presider

____ Turn baptismal font on - Have the water flowing for masses with baptisms, 1st Eucharist, & Confirmation (except during )

____ Greet family for baptism and answer any questions they might have

____ Introduce yourselves to altar servers and answer any questions

____ Identify which MC will help Usher deposit funds in the safe

____ Assist with the gathering

____ Make final adjustments to the number of hosts

____ Place any “Low Gluten Hosts” in the large on the gifts table (Only MCs are to enter the Vesting Sacristy to prepare low gluten pyx.)

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Mass Procedures

_____ Confirm sprinklers are in position (See MC binder for dates)

____ CLOW (11:30 mass)

____ RCIA – (9:30) Procession after

____ Baptism towel & Keepsake towel with gold, embroidered cross

____ Ushers - collection

____ Preparation of the Gifts - baptistery server gets altar cloth

____ Ambo server meets baptistery server at the altar

____ One MC assists with the preparation of the Altar and brings the purificators to the altar

____ Second MC assists with Second Collection (if applicable)

____ Credence Table EMs bring up wine and the bread ciboria

____ Baptistery server gets Presider , purificator and water

____ Ambo server brings up Roman Missal (red book)

____ Both servers join Presider to receive gifts at the foot of the altar

____ Ambo server waits near altar to remove 5” flagon

____ Baptistery server brings up set for washing of hands

____ Ambo server removes Roman Missal book from altar after “Sign of Peace”

—— Eucharistic Ministers are in correct position during communion

—— One MC brings up processional candle

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Procedures Upon Arrival for Liturgy • Arrive 45 minutes before the Liturgy and sign in on the sheet in the ministry room • Review mass notes in the MC binder for instructions about mass and put nametag on

Items in Commons: • Turn on lights in hallway leading to commons (switch at door from parking lot) • Turn on lights in Stewardship center and hallway (switch on wall to your right) • Turn lights on in the commons (switch located on right at the entrance doors) • Collect mass bulletins from the stands and place them in the Usher’s closet • If vesting sacristy isn’t open, get key from the box in the usher’s closet. The code is 524 (start from the bottom dial). The key will also open the working sacristy • Check to see if there is a baptism • Confirm the three main doors to church have been opened by the ushers • Light fireplace when outside temperature is below 42 degrees. (Black switch on Wall) • Light any seasonal candles in the commons (November and ) • Greet all Liturgical Ministers and facilitate their sign in process as needed

Set Up – Table: • Set up the gifts table in the church as soon as possible so everyone can see the gifts as they arrive for mass. • Fill the 5” flagon with 1/2 chalice worth of wine in it and place it on the gifts table. • Place some hosts for Communion, one large host, and any “Low Gluten Host” pyx in the Presider Ciborium and place it on the gifts table. • Place the tabernacle key with the “Franciscan Cross” keychain in the tabernacle. The door to the tabernacle should remain closed until the large ciborium is taken out for Communion. You may check the number of consecrated host in the ciborium to determine the amount of reserve hosts you will have during mass. Communion from the tabernacle is generally not to be used except in the case when ministers have “run out” or if there is an excess amount of hosts. The amount of hosts in the ciborium can be determined as follows: 250 hosts fill the ciborium to the top of the ridge on the inside of the ciborium, 500 hosts will fill the ciborium to within 3/4” of the top rim, and 650 hosts is completely full. We would like to maintain 250 to 300 hosts in the ciborium after each mass. • Extra hosts are stored in the candle room in the working sacristy along with a few open boxes of wine. Additional boxes of wine are stored in the vesting sacristy closet.

Set Up - Church: • Turn ON lights (switch on wall to right inside church near back corner) There is an ON switch to press which will illuminate the lights. (OFF switch as well) • Check to see that the Eucharistic Chapel doors are open. • Light 4 torches or any candles that are on the altar with the snuffers located in the working sacristy in the candle room. Light the Paschal Candle when appropriate: i.e. during the Easter season and during any baptism, confirmation, or other celebrating Christian Initiation. • If there is a concelebrate, an additional priest helping with the mass, take the stool on the ambo side and move it over and place a chair from the next to the Presider’s chair. • 2 Brass snuffers are located in the candle room (left side closet on the back wall of Working Sacristy) hanging on hooks on the right side. If the wick needs to be replaced, please do so. The long white box containing them is located on the second shelf on the right side in the candle room. • Check the Book of the Gospels and ensure it is set for the correct reading and day. You can find that out by looking in the workbook that the lectors use that is on the counter to the left when you walk in the sign in room. Place on oak table in the commons. The worship aids also have the reading posted and can be used to determine the correct readings for the mass. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Training Manual for Master of Ceremony

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Set Up – Credence Tables:

Fill with wine based on the chart listed below.

• Fill chalices outside of box to prevent wine spills inside box.

• Fill chalices with varying amounts of wine based on your masses needs. (3 to 4 oz.)

• Place chalices with more wine in them at the front of the box for the credence table EMs.

• Make sure the chalices slide in and out of the box easily. Note: The bases of the chalices are different sizes and the ones with larger bases do not fit in all of the spaces of the box.

Fill ciboria with hosts based on the chart listed below.

• The Presider’s ciborium, which is placed on the gifts table, is not included in the number of ciboria.

• Place an amount of hosts in the ciboria equal to the number of parishioners who normally receive Communion at your mass. The individual bags of hosts contain 250 hosts. The Presider’s ciborium may have a larger amount of hosts and contains any pyx with the low gluten hosts.

• The goal is to provide everyone at the mass with a host consecrated at the mass they are attending. You will need to make any final adjustments to the number of hosts at the beginning of mass.

Set Up Quantity Chart:

# Ciboria on # Chalices on

Credence Tables Credence Tables

Mass Time Baptism Side Ambo Side Baptism Side Ambo Side

5:30 Sat 3 4 7 8

7:30 Sun 2 3 4 5

9:30 Sun 3 4 7 8

11:30 Sun 3 4 7 8

5:30 Sun 3 4 7 8

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Set Baptism-side and Ambo-side credence tables with items from the working sacristy:

Baptism Side Credence Table Ambo Side Credence Table

Box with chalices of wine Box with chalices of wine

Ciboria with hosts on tray (Numbers vary by Mass time – Ciboria with hosts on tray see chart)

Presider Chalice with one purificator Purificators equal to the total number of rolled inside. chalices placed in both boxes, plus one (Purificator will remain on the altar in additional purificator for the Presider case of a spill or an EM drops theirs Chalice. on the ground.) (Separate purificators into two stacks)

Unlit candle and working lighter on the Water cruet filled half way ledge behind the open door.

Place two small silver ciboria used to Lavabo Set refill during Communion on the ledge (Hand washing bowl and towel) behind the Credence Table.

Note: Place the water cruet on the far right of the baptismal side credence table and place the chalice next to the water cruet. The cruet and chalice are the first items brought up by the altar server. Do not place the water cruet in the wash ciborium.

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Procedures Before Mass: • Greet all ministers and facilitate sign-in for all EM stations and Liturgical Ministries.

• Make sure that each EM knows where his/her station is for Communion. (If is present, he will always have the Presider Chalice and will serve in a regular chalice position.)

• Encourage EM’s to greet people at the large church doors and hand out worship aids.

• Recruit ministers to sign up for the credence table and to help with clean up. Review procedures with Eucharistic Ministers.

• Assign one EM “Eucharistic Bread position” to distribute communion to the choir/musicians. Choose one of the Eucharistic Bread positions from the Ambo side. Instruct the EM you have chosen to return to the Altar after completing their section, as usual. The MC will make sure this person has enough hosts to distribute to the choir/musicians before having them move into position next to the column.

Low Gluten Hosts: Pyx for low-gluten hosts will be kept in the top right drawer in the ministry sign-in room. All low-gluten hosts will be kept in the top right drawer in the vesting sacristy. Before putting a low-gluten host in the pyx, please use hand sanitizing wipes in ministry room to accommodate those with severe allergies. Note: MC will take pyx out as requested and instruct the person requesting a low-gluten host to return the pyx to the drawer after mass. Before the start of mass, fill all requested pyx with hosts and place them in the presider's ciborium on the gifts table.

• Communicate with Altar Servers. Ask them if they have any questions about the mass procedures. Find out how long they have been serving and let the Presider know if they are new. Let the servers know where you will be sitting in the church if they have any questions during mass. We want them looking to you for assistance.

• Facilitate the sign in process making sure all ministers have arrived and signed in.

• When all stations have been filled, turn the "red" card to "green” on the wall outside the door of the sign-in room.

• Assist with Gathering Procession - Procession is to begin at the start of the Gathering song. Leave three pews between each group/person(s) walking towards the Altar. Order of Procession: Thurifer (if present), Cross Bearer, Altar Servers, Lectors (& CLOW leader), Deacon (if present), Presider).

Final adjustment to the ciboria: • To gauge how many unconsecrated hosts to place in the ciboria, observe how full the church is and use average weekend attendance for your mass. The MC should make any adjustments right before or just after the gathering procession so they can move to their seat while everyone is standing. (Add a small number of hosts to your totals for people arriving after mass starts.)

• The church holds approximately 1,200 people when completely filled to capacity. During normal masses, each of the 2 side areas holds approximately 300 people. The main section of the church holds approximately 400 for a total of 1,000. Any unused hosts from a bag should be placed in the plastic container, which is located in the drawer with the bags of hosts for use at subsequent masses.

Reminder: Make any final adjustments to the number of ciboria / chalices on credence table if any stations had to be closed. Please try to keep all stations open if possible. Make sure to let the ushers know if you close any stations.

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Procedures during Mass: • Reserved seating for MC’s is located near the ambo in the first row. At least one MC should sit here to help coordinate the mass. Any other MC’s may sit on the first row near the baptismal font.

• CLOW – 9:30 Make sure Presider calls the children forward after the Opening Prayer and Gloria.

• RCIA- 9:30 mass If your mass has an RCIA procession during mass, watch the Presider to make sure he calls them forward after the homily.

• Baptisms will take place immediately after the homily or the RCIA procession if one is scheduled. Look to make sure the family is ready for the baptism and is in their pew. Make sure the parents have a baptismal towel and keepsake towel (embroidered cross), to receive their child after coming out of the baptismal font.

• The family bringing up the gifts should move to the rear of the church during the Prayers of the Faithful / .

• After the Prayers of the Faithful, the altar servers place the altar cloth on the altar. The 4 Credence Table EM’s and 2 MC's move to the Credence Tables.

• 2 EM’s take the boxes of wine to the bottom of the stairs on either side of the altar and pause until the altar servers have finished placing the cloth. They then walk up the steps and place their box of wine on the altar near the back side of the altar. They remove the chalices from the boxes and place them toward the front side of the altar inside the squares on the cloth. Once both EM’s have finished placing the chalices, they take the boxes back to the credence tables and return to their seats.

• One MC (on ambo side) and remaining EM’s will bring the purificators and ciboria to the altar. The purificators should always be positioned alongside the chalices so that the EM’s do not have to reach over the chalices to get a purificator.

• The 2 EM’s with the bread trays walk up to the altar and hold the trays next to the side of altar. The MC removes the ciboria from the trays and places them on the altar. The EM’s stay at the altar until both trays have been emptied and then, at the same time, return the trays to the credence tables and return to their seats.

• The MC makes any final adjustments to the chalices or ciboria so there is room for the altar servers to place the Roman Missal, Presider Chalice and water cruet on the altar and returns to his/her seat.

• The other MC (on baptism side) should confirm that the baptism side altar server moves to bring up the lavabo bowl and towel after placing the gifts on the altar. The ambo side server should stay near the altar to remove the flagon once the wine is poured into the Presider Chalice.

• At the conclusion of the “Sign of Peace”, the Credence Table EM’s will line up near the side pews to receive Communion from the priest. The MCs and other EM’s will line up near the front pews. The altar server should remove the Roman Missal from the altar.

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• After the “Sign of Peace,” the MC’s stand in the center of the main aisle in order to receive Communion first. After receiving communion, one MC will go to the tabernacle to retrieve the large ciborium with the reserve hosts. Please be sure to genuflect. (Leave the tabernacle door open with the key in the lock.)

• Place the large ciborium on the altar and remove the lid as the EM’s are receiving communion. The other MC will retrieve the two small ciboria from the Ambo Side Credence Table.

• Place hosts into the two ciboria so they are ready to take to the EMs if needed. The ciborium should remain in the center of the altar to prevent hosts from falling to the floor.

Procedure for replenishing hosts • Stand behind the altar and just off to the side to watch for stations that may need more hosts.

• The faithful are to receive the Eucharist that was consecrated at the mass they are attending. Exchange ciboria only when an EM signals that more bread is needed (5 hosts remaining).

• When exchanging ciboria, take the ciborium from the EM first and then hand them your ciborium.

• Do not pour hosts from their ciborium into the new ciborium.

• Return to the altar and place more hosts in the ciborium you have just taken from the EM. You will use this ciborium for the next EM who runs low on hosts.

• After Communion, consolidate hosts back into the large ciborium on the altar. Ask EM’s to take the Presider’s Ciborium, the ciboria used for replenishing hosts, and the extra purificator. DO NOT STACK ANY OF THE CIBORIA UNTIL AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN RINSED AND PURIFIED.

• One MC should check to see if the members of the choir or other musicians have received Communion and provide the EM assigned to serve communion to the music ministry 3 - 6 hosts. The large ciborium will be returned to the tabernacle prior to the music ministry receiving Communion.

• One EM will be needed to stay behind and distribute wine to the music ministry.

Procession Candle • The Procession Candle should be lit when the MC retrieves the two ciboria from the Ambo Side Credence Table.

• Near the end of Communion, one MC will retrieve the Processional Candle and wait until the last parishioners have received Communion before walking to the front steps of the altar.

• The MC will face the altar holding the candle with both hands and wait for the other MC to finish closing the large ciborium. The candle does not have to be elevated during the walk to the front steps or while waiting in front.

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Once the consecrated hosts have been returned and the lid is placed on the ciborium, the MC carrying the candle will turn around and start walking up the center aisle at a normal walking speed (NOT slow) to the tabernacle. The MC carrying the ciborium should follow the MC carrying the candle and place the ciborium in the tabernacle. Please be sure to genuflect.

• The Processional Candle AND ciborium should be carried at about chest/neck level as the MCs walk to the tabernacle. Once the ciborium is place in the tabernacle, the key is removed and the candle is extinguished and returned to the back ledge of the Ambo Side Credence Table.

• Return to your seats for the conclusion of Mass. Do Not begin the purification process until after the procession has exited the church.

• The Processional Candle should be moved back to the working sacristy counter after the 5:30 Sunday mass.

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Procedures after Mass:

COLLECTIONS: At the conclusion of Mass, the MC designated for deposit handling, will move to the front of the altar and meet the designated usher. The two will bring the collection basket(s) to the vesting sacristy and place it in the numbered deposit bag(s). Please record the deposit bag number on usher log and in dual control place the deposit bag into the safe. (Any damaged or faulty bags should be placed into the safe at the same time.) Second collections shall be brought to the altar in a second gift basket along with the first collection. Place second collections in a separate deposit bag.

• Take the chalices and ciboria to the working sacristy to be purified and put away. The water cruet and flagon should also be cleaned and stored in the cabinets. The Processional candle belongs in the working sacristy on the counter under the right window.

• Purify the chalices by placing a small amount of water in them. “Roll” the water around the inside of the vessel to catch any remaining Precious Blood and pour it into the sacrarium. (Note: only small traces of Precious Blood should remain in the chalices- EM’s should consume any left over wine before they leave the Credence Table following Communion.) Once the chalices have been purified, you may then wash them with soap and water, dry them, and place them in the cabinets.

• Purify the ciboria by rinsing them out with water and pouring it down the sacrarium. Once that has been done, you may then clean them with soap and water, dry them, and place them back in the cabinets.

• Place all purificators, hand towels, and baptismal towels into appropriate baskets.

• Return Sacred and candle holder/follower to cabinet.

Church: • Roll up altar cloth making sure that it is right side up • Remove any ‘Reserve Signs’ and place back in Working Sacristy in drawer • ENSURE BAPTISMAL FONT IS TURNED OFF

After 5:30 Saturday and 11:30 Masses: Commons: • Lock the Vesting Sacristy • Turn OFF Fireplace (if applicable) • Extinguish all candles (if applicable) • Turn OFF lights in Commons

Church: • Extinguish all altar Candles • Roll up altar cloth making sure that it is right side up • Lock Working Sacristy • ENSURE BAPTISMAL FONT IS TURNED OFF • Leave light on above tabernacle in Eucharistic Chapel and close doors • Turn OFF lights in Church • Leave doors to church open St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Training Manual for Master of Ceremony

Section 5 2018 Edition After 5:30 Sunday Mass: Commons: • Lock vesting sacristy • Turn OFF fireplace (if applicable) • Turn OFF lights • Extinguish candles (if applicable)

Church: • Extinguish all altar candles • Roll up altar cloth making sure that it is right side up • Lock working sacristy • ENSURE BAPTISMAL FONT IS TURNED OFF • Leave light on above tabernacle and close doors in the Eucharistic Chapel • Turn OFF lights in church • Close all three sets of wooden doors

General Thoughts • Place left over flowers in Flower room

The Paschal Candle should be lit during the Easter Season, Pentecost Sunday, Confirmation, and at all Baptisms. Information about specialty masses or changes to normal procedures can be found in the MC Instruction binder on the counter in the Vesting Sacristy. We do not light the Paschal candle during lent.

• Cloth room- right side closet on back wall of Working Sacristy; Candle room- left side. Flower room is located in middle of hallway between Music room and Working Sacristy, (where any wedding flowers or wood stands used are to be put)

• Lighters are located in the cabinet in the Working Sacristy where the extra charcoal and are stored.

• When SPRINKLING is required you will need: 3 brass buckets and 3 aspergilla on the back ledge of the baptismal font. Ask two people (1 woman and 1 man) to help the Presider sprinkle. There are instruction sheets in the top left drawer in the sign in ministry room or on top of counter next to sign in book. Review sheets with volunteers if they are unsure about the procedures. Instruct the persons sprinkling to return the excess water to the font and take back to ledge beside credence table next to altar cloth.

• If thurifer is present, please help him/her in lighting the charcoal at least 15 minutes before the start of mass. Incense, , and charcoal with lighter are located in the bathroom of the Vesting Sacristy. Extra charcoal and incense can be found in the far right upper cabinet on the left wall of the Working Sacristy. Make sure that the lid on the charcoal container is always closed when finished removing charcoal.

• Check the mass notes for the season we are in and observe the color the Presider is to wear. If you notice the Presider is wearing the wrong color you should bring it to his attention.

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BAPTISMAL FONT INSTRUCTIONS Baptismal Font: The baptismal font consists of an upper and lower section. Heated water flows into the upper font through a hole in the center of the font when the valve is opened. The upper font must fill completely before water flows down into the lower font. Water drains from both fonts through a small outlet hole in each of the fonts. There is no recirculation of the water used in the font.

When filling the fonts, you must first place the circular piece of rubber over the outlet hole in the upper font to restrict water from draining from the upper font (Do not cover the supply hole in the center). Next, install the section of pipe in the lower font to prevent water from draining until the water level reaches the top of the pipe. Both fonts will hold their water levels when the supply valve is turned off between masses. After Mass, the section of pipe and rubber cap must be removed to allow the font to drain completely. Hint: Use the section of pipe to push the rubber cap away from the hole to drain upper font.

The top font is used for baptisms of infants and the lower font is used for children and who walk down into the font.

The baptismal font is turned on only for Masses with Christian Initiation Rites (i.e. Baptism, 1st Eucharist, & Confirmation).

The controls for the font are located in the wall cabinet across from the working sacristy.

Note: The flow of water into the font must remain high enough to maintain the proper operation of the mixing valve with hot and cold water. Running the font at too low a level will cause the hot side of the mixing valve to shut off and allow only cold water to enter the font. Always check the temperature gauge to make sure reading stays in the range around the green/red dividing line on the gauge. Use your hand to test the water to confirm it is at the proper temperature for a baptism.

PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH THE TEMPERATURE KNOB across from the working sacristy BIG KNOB AT THE BOTTOM

Instructions for Baptismal Font: Before Mass: place the rubber cap in the upper font and pipe in the lower font to restrict the flow through the drains and turn the handle down full to allow water to flow into the top font.

Check after a few minutes to make sure the water is warm and the upper font is full and then turn the handle up to a 45-degree angle (Red line).

After Mass, raise the handle up to shut the water off and remove the rubber cap and pipe over the drains. The font should be drained after the Saturday mass or after the last baptism that takes place during the Sunday masses. The font should be turned off and left full of water when there is a second baptism after the conclusion of your mass on Sunday.

Special Masses: Follow instructions for Mass listed in MC instruction Binder.

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Set Up for Baptism:

Working Sacristy: Confirm the door handle has been unlocked (knob on door handle) to prevent a family member from accidently locking the working sacristy during mass. Place one medium size towel (located in upper left wall cabinet) on the counter for each family to use as a changing station. Place a second medium size towel on the counter for drying infants if they are immersed in the font. The towel can be placed on the stool at the font if the parents have a blanket they would like to use before the baptism. The towel is not required if the infant will remain clothed and have water poured on their head.

Church Setup: Turn the Font ON. Place rubber stopper and pipe over outlet holes. Check water temperature with your hand and adjust flow before mass begins. Place Reserve Signs on pews. Reserve two rows for each family in section (A). All families should be seated in section (A) near font. Parents and Godparents should sit near center aisle. Place a stool near font (back, right corner near steps). The stool should be used to hold any items needed at the font. Do not place items on ledge of upper font. Place one keepsake towel for each baptism on stool at font. Place any medium sized towels on stool as needed (See note above). Place gold shell on stool. Light Paschal Candle (Note: Paschal Candle should already be placed in the lower stand in front of the font near steps). Place wood stand in front of font with a purificator as a table cloth. Place glass jar with sacred chrism oil (SC)* on the wood stand. Remove lid from jar and leave in cabinet (to prevent breaking). Place small hand towel on wood stand for the presider to wipe hands. Place one baptismal candle on wood stand for each baptism. Please open candle box on wick side.

* The Sacred Chrism is found in the , located on the right hand side of the rear of the church, near the Eucharistic Chapel. The key for the Ambry is located in the Vesting Sacristy, upper middle cabinet along the right wall.)

Meet with Parents: • Meet with parents, ask if they have any questions, and make them comfortable with the procedures.

• The parents have a choice of a purple T-shirt (kept in the drawers under the counter used for the changing table) or a swim diaper if their child will be immersed in the font. The family is to keep their white baptismal garment with them.

• Inform the parents that an usher will be down to ask members of their family to bring up the gifts One family member may be asked if there are multiple baptisms. The usher will meet with them to give them instructions.

• Remind the family that they should only take pictures from their seats during the baptism.

Remind the Parents and Godparents to meet in commons for the Gathering Procession.

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The Sacrament of Baptism takes place in our church either during our regular mass or at a community baptism (a separate ceremony usually held once a month on Saturday consisting of multiple families). Baptism during mass take place one weekend per month with up to three families scheduled at a single mass.

The MC mass notes will tell you if there is a baptism(s) scheduled for that weekend. The schedule for baptisms is located on the counter in the vesting sacristy. This is where you will find the white sheets of paper containing the script for the baptism the Presider uses.

Rite of Baptism for Several Children at Sunday Mass

RECEPTION OF THE CHILDREN At the doors of the church: the celebrant greets all present, and especially the parents and godparents, reminding them briefly of the joy with which the parents welcomed this child as a gift from God, the source of life, who now wishes to bestow his own life on these little ones.

Priest: In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit+

Addressing the parents in these or similar words

What name do you give (have you given) your child?

Parents: N.

Priest: What do you ask of God’s Church for N.?

Parents: Baptism. In the second response the parents may use other words, such as, faith, or the grace of Christ or entrance into the Church or eternal life.

The celebrant speaks to the parents in these or similar words. Priest: You have asked to have your children baptized. In doing so you are accepting the responsibility of training them in the practice of the faith. It will be your duty to bring them up to keep God’s commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor. Do you clearly understand what you are undertaking?

Addressing the godparents in these or similar words. Priest: Are you ready to help these parents in their duty as Christian mothers and fathers?

Priest: My dear children, the Christian community welcomes you with great joy. In its name I claim you for Christ our Savior by the . I now trace the cross on your foreheads, and invite your parents and godparents to do the same.

He signs each child on the forehead, in silence. Then he invites the parents, and godparents to do the same.

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RENUNCIATION OF SIN AND PROFESSION OF FAITH (following homily) The presider moves in front of the baptismal candidates and invites the assembly to stand:

Priest: Dear parents and godparents: You have come here to present these children for baptism. By water and the Holy Spirit they are to receive the gift of new life from God, who is love.

On your part, you must make it your constant care to bring them up in the practice of the faith. See that the divine life which God gives them is kept safe from the poison of sin, to grow always stronger in their hearts.

If your faith makes you ready to accept this responsibility, renew now the vows of your own baptism. Reject sin; profess your faith in Christ Jesus. This is the faith of the Church. This is the faith in which these children are about to be baptized.

In these or similar words: And now in solidarity let us all express our faith.

Priest: Do you reject Satan, and all his works, and all his empty promises.

All: I do.

Priest: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth?

All: I do.

Priest: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, died, and was buried, rose from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father?

All: I do.

Priest: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting?

All: I do

Priest: This is our faith. This is the faith of the Church. We are proud to profess it, in Christ Jesus our Lord.

All: Amen.

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LITANY OF THE SAINTS As the presider moves to the font the choir sings the Litany of the Saints

BLESSING OF WATER In these or similar words Priest: My dear brothers and sisters, we now ask God to give these children (this child) new life in abundance through water and the Holy Spirit

The celebrant touches the water with his right hand and continues.

Priest: Lord, make holy this water which you have created, so that all those whom you have chosen may be born again by the power of the Holy Spirit and may take their place among your holy people.

All: Acclamation (!)

Baptism Using the name of the individual child, the priest questions the parents and godparents. Priest: Is it your will that N. should be baptized in the faith of the Church, which we have all professed with you?

Baptizing the child, the priest says: Priest: N., I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen

Explanatory Rites: Anointing After Baptism Priest: The God of power and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ has freed you from sin and brought you to new life through water and the Holy Spirit.

He now anoints you with this chrism of salvation, so that, united with his people, you may remain for ever a member of Christ who is Priest, Prophet and King.

All: Amen

The presider anoints each child on the head with chrism, saying these or similar words: I anoint you priest, prophet, and king

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Explanatory Rites: Clothing with White Garment Priest: N. and N., you have become a new creation, and have clothed yourselves in Christ. See in this white garment the outward sign of your Christian dignity. With your family and friends to help you by word and example, bring that dignity unstained into the everlasting life of heaven.

The white garments are either put on the children or shown. The presider touches the garment saying these or similar words: You have become a new creation.

Explanatory Rites: Lighted Candle The priest lights each candle as presented by the Godparent and hands back to them, the Godparent then returns to the pew. As he presents the candle he says: Priest: Receive the light of Christ.

After all Godparents have returned to their pews he says: Priest: Parents and godparents, this light is entrusted to you to be kept burning brightly. These children of yours have been enlightened by Christ. They are to walk always as children of the light. May they keep the flame of faith alive in their hearts. When the Lord comes, may they go out to meet him with all the saints in the heavenly kingdom.

Priest: Let us congratulate our newly baptized and their families.

INTERCESSIONS The moves to the ambo and reads the intercessions after the introduction by the presider. Mass continues as usual.

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Altar Server Training Manual

Outline of Duties

Baptistery Server Ambo Server

Procession Procession

Opening Prayer, Presider’s Binder

Readings and Homily

Prayers of the Faithful, Presider’s Binder

Altar Setup

Bring up Altar cloth Assist with Altar cloth

Presider Chalice, purificator & water cruet Bring Roman Missal to Altar

Presider Receives Gifts

Receive gifts with presider Receive gifts with presider

Lavabo Set / Hand washing bowl & towel Removes flagon / pitcher

Lord’s Prayer - Join Hands Lord’s Prayer - Join Hands

Remove Roman Missal from Altar

Communion

Prayer after Communion, Presider’s Binder

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Altar Server Procedures General Guidelines: Altar Servers must be in fifth grade or older. You may check before mass to see if a substitute is needed. You may take someone else's place only if he/she is not there 10 minutes before the liturgy is to begin. If you cannot keep your assignment, it is your responsibility to get a substitute. Updated schedules and extra copies of the guidelines are available in the ministry room. The two server positions are identified by the side they sit on (ambo/baptistery). The server on the Ambo (music) side assists with the Roman Missal and presider's binder. The server on the Baptistery side assists with the Altar cloth, water cruet, chalice, purificator, and lavabo set (hand washing bowl & towel). Carry a worship aid during the processional and recessional and sing and pray during the liturgy. In the opening procession, the Altar Servers follow immediately behind the Cross Bearer. “Sunday" clothes and shoes are appropriate for serving. Altar Servers who have served for one year are eligible to be Thurifers (incense bearers) at mass.

Before Mass: Arrive 20 minutes before liturgy begins. Sign-in in the Ministry Room before mass Put on an that fits properly. are located in Vesting Sacristy

Master of Ceremonies There are two Master of Ceremonies (MC) assigned to each mass. The MC helps to coordinate each of the ministries during the mass. Please introduce yourself to the MC when you sign-in. Feel free to ask them questions you have about the procedures before mass. The MC’s sit on the ambo side in the front row during mass and will try to assist you with your duties using hand signals if needed. Please look over at the MC if you have any questions during mass.

Introductory Rite / Procession Altar Servers process following the Cross Bearer. Allow for the space of about 5 pews between the cross and the Servers. Do not try to “catch up” to the Cross Bearer. Servers carry worship aids and join in singing with the assembly.

When the procession comes to the front of the altar: The “ambo" server moves all the way to the far right of the steps. The "baptistery" server moves all the way to the far left of the steps

Wait for the presider to get in place, and bow to the altar when the presider bows.

After bowing move to your stools and remain standing and singing.

Ambo Server: Upon arriving at stool, take the presider’s binder (usually the color of the ) in your hands and move in front of the presider. Hold the binder against your chest, with hands on the bottom of the book. After the assembly says "Amen", close the binder and return to your stool.

*Note: The ambo server will also use this method during the Prayers of the Faithful and for the final blessing.

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Liturgy of the Word Prayers of the Faithful {We pray. . . Lord, hear our prayer}

Ambo Server: When the presider stands at the chair to lead the Prayers of the Faithful, hold the presider's binder. {The server stands in front of presider until the presider concludes the Prayers of the Faithful and sits.

Liturgy of the Eucharist / Preparation of the Gifts At the conclusion of the Prayers of the Faithful, the Altar Servers prepare the altar.

The Altar Cloth is placed upon the altar during the preparation of the gifts.

o Baptistery Server: Gets the altar cloth from behind the Credence table

o Ambo server: Meets the baptistery server at the altar.

Both Servers: Place the altar cloth on the altar.

Baptistery server: Goes back to the credence table and gets the Presider Chalice, purificator and water cruet. (These will be placed on the right hand side of the Altar at its front edge).

Ambo server: Goes back to your stool and get the (red) Roman Missal. (The Roman Missal should be opened to the first ribbon and placed in the middle of the altar and at its front edge. This book contains the sacred prayers that the presider prays on behalf of the people assembled.)

Both Servers: Please wait to place these items on the Altar until the Eucharistic Ministers and MC have finished arranging the vessels on the Altar.

Both Servers: Join the presider at the foot of the altar to receive the gifts. Always allow the people to give the gifts to the presider. {If the people try to give the gifts to you, motion for them to give them to the presider.}

Proper Altar Setup The ciborium of bread and flagon of wine are the primary symbols that are placed upon the Altar and hence are set in the center of the Altar. The flagon (pitcher) of wine is placed on the right side of the Altar beside the Presider Chalice.

During the liturgy, the priest may place items in a different location, to facilitate the prayer.

Ambo Server: After placing the flagon on the Altar, stand on the ambo side, slightly behind the presider. After the presider pours the wine into his chalice, he will turn and place the flagon on the corner of the Altar or give the flagon to you. Return it to the credence table and then return to your stool.

Baptistery Server: Go to the credence table to get the bowl and towel (lavabo set), and return to the Altar to assist with the washing of the Presider's hands. Place the towel over your left arm and hold the water cruet in your right hand. When the presider turns to you, pour a little bit of water over his hands and let the presider use the towel to dry his hands. When he has finished, take the bowl, water cruet and towel back to the credence table and returns to your stool.

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The Lord's Prayer Both Servers: Go up to the Altar and join hands with the presider to pray the Our Father.

Both Servers: Offer Presider and each other sign of peace.

Ambo Server: Take the Roman Missal from the Altar and return it to the ledge by your stool.

Communion Both Servers: Leave the altar when the Credence EM's come up and go to the first pew on the baptismal font side. Wait for the EM's to arrive at their stations to receive Communion.

After receiving the Eucharist, both servers return to their stools to join the assembly in singing.

Prayer after communion Ambo Server: When the presider says "Let us pray", move to the front of the presider and hold the presider’s binder (against your chest, with hands on the bottom of the book).

When the assembly says "Amen", remain standing with binder open until the final blessing.

Recessional Both Servers: Join the presider and Cross Bearer at the front of the altar on the ground. Bow to the altar with the presider and follow after the Cross Bearer up the center aisle singing from the worship aid as you walk.

After Mass: Return your alb to its hanger in the Altar Server closet.

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Thurifer Training Manual

“The use of incense is an ancient custom in liturgical prayer. It signifies the prayer and offering of the Church during the Sacred Liturgy rising to the sight of God. Incense is customarily used during celebrations of the Sacred Liturgy on Sundays and solemnities, especially at the principal Mass.” -Diocese of Raleigh, General Norms for the Celebration of the Sacred Liturgy of the Mass in the Forma Ordinaria, 1.8.

Outline of Incense During Mass

Incense is used in the following manner: a) during the Entrance Procession (Thurifer leads procession); b) at the beginning of Mass to incense the Cross and altar; c) at the procession before the Gospel and the proclamation of the Gospel; d) after the bread and chalice have been placed on the altar, to incense the offerings, the cross, and the altar, as well as the Presider and the people; e) at the of the host and chalice during the of the Eucharistic Prayer; f) and in the Recessional.

Incense is also used during the Easter Season and Funeral Liturgies: a) for the incensation of the Paschal Candle b) for the reverence of the remains of the deceased during Funeral Liturgies as a sign of the dignity of the human body and of the Resurrection of Christ.

The Use of Incense:

Three Swings

“The following are incensed with 3 swings of the thurible: the ; a relic of the Holy Cross or image of the Lord; the offerings of bread and wine during the Preparation of the gifts; the Altar Cross; the Book of the Gospels; the Paschal Candle; priest celebrants; and the assembly.”

Two Swings

“The following are incensed with 2 swings of the thurible at the beginning of the Sacred Liturgy during the incensation of the altar: relics and images of Saints.”

One Swing

“The altar is to be incensed with single swings of the thurible.”

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Thurifer Procedures

Before Mass • Sign In at Ministry Room 30 minutes before Mass and Vest in an alb

• Place stand for Thurible at Baptismal font. (MC will assist in putting stand out and making sure incense boat is full)

• Light 2 charcoal 15 minutes before Mass outside in an open area

• Be careful of sparks to clothing/vestment/yourself and never place thurible on Oak Tables or credence tables. Place lighted charcoal (star side up) in Thurible

• Before Mass, stand with thurible and boat in an open, high-ceiling space.

Procession and Beginning of Mass • Ask MC or Presider to add 2 scoops of incense before procession begins.

• Lead procession swinging thurible and carrying boat

• Hold Thurible with thumb in , hand in a fist. Swing smoking Thurible forward and backward by moving wrist slightly (not your arm). Pace procession slowly, reverently leading assembly into prayer, filling the space with sweet fragrance.

• When arriving at steps, stand at Baptism side, facing Altar

• Take care not to hit candles/plants while swinging thurible. Bow head when the Presider bows

• Walk up steps toward Presider at Altar

• Exchange the boat first, and hold thurible while presider puts incense in, then exchange the thurible with Presider. Be careful, thurible will be hot!

• Give your attention to the objects that the Presider

• Receive thurible back from Presider

• Walk down steps; place thurible and boat on stand near baptismal font

• Sit where designated with Altar Servers, using stairs behind baptismal font or in first pew

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Gospel Acclamation and Incensing of Book of Gospels • At start of Gospel Acclamation, remove thurible and boat from stand and stand behind Baptism font.

• **If the Bishop is present, wait until the priest celebrant gets the Book of the Gospels from the Altar, take thurible and boat to the presider chair. Hold thurible for the Bishop to put incense in.

• When the Presider arrives at the ambo with Book of Gospels, go to his right side. Exchange boat first, and then thurible with Presider.

• Give your attention to the Book of the Gospel while it is being incensed. Receive thurible back from Presider.

• Step back to a location behind and to the right of Presider.

• Gently swing thurible throughout Gospel reading. Ensure you do not block line of sight from ambo to Presider’s chair (if Presider not doing the Gospel).

• Give your attention to the proclamation of Gospel

• After “Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ” return thurible and boat to stand

• During homily, add 1 charcoal, star-side down; using tongs (leave the tongs, extra charcoal, and lighter near the stand). If incense is not burning well, light the additional charcoal prior to adding to thurible.

• Return to your seat

Preparation of the Gifts • When the Presider and Altar Servers go to receive the Gifts, remove thurible and boat from stand.

• After the Altar Servers receive the gifts and place them on the altar, stand down one step, near the cross.

• After the Presider has given the wine pitcher to Altar Server, he will motion for you.

• Hold thurible for presider to put incense in. Exchange thurible with Presider and then go back down one step and wait for presider to incense the Cross.

• Give your attention to the gifts and Altar while they are being incensed. Receive thurible back from Presider. Presider will bow, Thurifer will bow and incense presider with three swings of the thurible and then bow again.

• Turn and go in front of altar at the top of the steps. Bow to the assembly, swing the thurible two times to the front, turn and swing thurible 2x to the left side, and turn and swing thurible 2x to the right side of the church. Bow again facing the front. Walk back using ramp behind presider chair. Return thurible and boat to stand and return to your seat.

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Consecration • Move to the front of the altar on the ground level during the Holy, Holy, Holy. (2 scoops of incense are placed on the coals in the Thurible during the ).

Note: The epiclesis, in which, by means of particular invocations, the Church implores the power of the Holy Spirit that the gifts offered by human hands be consecrated, that is, become Christ’s Body and Blood, and that the unblemished sacrificial Victim to be consumed in Communion may be for the salvation of those who will partake of it.

• When the Presider lifts up the Blessed Sacrament, incense it (3 swings, 3 times).

Recession When the Presider leaves the Chair (after the final blessing):

• Add 2 scoops of incense to Thurible

• Take thurible and boat and move to the center aisle, swinging thurible carefully

• Slight bow of head when Presider bows

• Lead recession at a faster pace than was done for the procession, (normal walking pace) leading assembly into their mission for Christ in the world.

After Mass • Dispose of charcoals and incense in thurible in stones on left side when exiting building

• Be certain that charcoals are complete extinguished, if not get a cup of water and extinguish!

• The MC will help you extinguish and return thurible and boat to bathroom in vesting room unless needed at the next Mass and return stand, unless needed at the next Mass.

Reminders • Anytime you are standing still with the thurible, gently swing the thurible to keep air flowing through the thurible.

• When swinging the thurible, keep your elbow close to your side.

• Use the tongs for picking up and loading the charcoal to avoid getting charcoal on your hands or alb.

• Make sure the charcoal is well lit before placing in the thurible.

• When incensing the congregation, do not lean into the swings, but keep your feet together and swing only using your wrist.

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Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)

CLOW is a program offered to children ages four, five, and six during the 9:30 am mass. Following the gathering procession, the children are called forth by the Presider and process to Anthony Hall where they can participate in a children's Liturgy of the Word, including age appropriate activities. The children return to the church as the collection is taken up by the ushers.

Each CLOW class is lead by a Presider and a helper known as a Shepherd.

Please Note: • The CLOW Presider(s) participate in the Gathering precession and walk between the Lector and the Priest.

• The CLOW closet is located across from the water fountain in the gathering area of the church.

• Classes must be cancelled when properly trained CLOW leaders are not able to attend a scheduled mass.

• If a child should need to leave the room, it is the Shepherd’s responsibility to escort the child back to their parent(s).

• Please note, CLOW Presiders and Shepherds are not able to take children to the bathroom; the parents will need to be located and then it’s the parent’s responsibility to bring them back to the class room.

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Child Care Ministry

Play and Pray offers quality childcare and formation during mass for ages 1 and walking through 4. Visit www.stfrancisraleigh.org/enroll to register your child / children.

Play and Pray is offered at the 9:30am and 11:30am masses only.

Note: Locations and room numbers are subject to change.

Ages 12 months - 23 months Clare Hall Classroom 205

Staffed by 2 experienced, consistent caregivers Bible based toys, songs and stories

Ages 24 months - 35 months Clare Hall Classroom 206

Staffed by 2 experienced, consistent caregivers Bible based toys, songs and stories

Three and four year olds Clare Hall Classrooms 208 and 210 (separated by age)

Staffed by rotating trained volunteers Lectionary-based bible lesson, liturgically based learning centers

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Cross Bearer Training Manual

Instructions for Carrying the Cross

Being a Cross Bearer is an excellent way to share your time and talent with this community and play a very important role in the Mass.

The Cross is to remain in the stand near the Altar at all times until being used in the Gathering Procession. The stand in the vesting sacristy can be used to hold the cross for short periods before or after mass as needed.

Procedure for Gathering Processional & Sending:

Please arrive 20 minutes before mass and sign in.

• About 5 minutes before Mass starts, walk down the center aisle of the church, stop at the steps, bow and then proceed up the steps to pick up the cross. Walk back up the aisle with the cross and then stand to the side (near the Presider and Altar Servers) until Mass is about to begin.

• The Cross Bearer leads the procession (unless there is incense). The Master of Ceremonies will direct the Cross Bearer when to start walking. Walk slowly down the center aisle and proceed up the steps, place the cross in the stand with the crucifix facing the congregation, walk back down the steps and stand between the Presider and the Altar Server. Then bow when the Presider bows and proceed to your seat. The Cross Bearer should sit on the side where the baptismal font is located so that you can easily retrieve the cross at the end of mass.

• At the end of Mass, the Presider stands to give the final blessing. When the Presider and Altar Servers start towards the altar, the Cross Bearer walks up the side steps by the baptismal font, picks up the cross, walks down the middle steps and stands between the Presider and the Altar Server. The Presider will bow and the Cross Bearer should simply bow his/her head, turn and proceed up the main aisle leading the sending procession at a normal walking pace.

• Wait a few minutes in the commons until most of the people in the church leave and return the cross to the stand on the altar using the center aisle. Bow at the base of the steps as you are leaving the altar.

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Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training Manual

Eucharistic Minister Guidelines

"Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, who have received sufficient spiritual, theological, pastoral and practical preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence, exercise in a distinct way their baptismal call, especially in the mission of bringing Christ to others." -Diocese of Raleigh, Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at the Sacred Liturgy of the Mass, 6.2

Ministry Eligibility:

"Men and women sixteen years or older and having received the of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) are eligible for this ministry. They are to be Catholics in good standing who sincerely try to live the Gospel message in accordance with the teachings of the Church. They are to participate regularly in the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist and the practice of their faith. They are to be registered members of the parish in which they are commissioned." -Diocese of Raleigh, Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at the Sacred Liturgy of the Mass, 2.1

Ministry Requirements:

"Upon the recommendation of the or pastoral administrator, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are appointed by the Diocesan Bishop before they serve. There is a term limit of five years with an option of renewal for an additional five years. Renewal is not automatic. As a result, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must be reappointed by the Diocesan Bishop before they continue their service. If an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion has served for a total of two terms (10 years) and there is a serious pastoral reason for an exception to the norm for maximum service, a request may be made to the Diocesan Bishop for an extension of the term for each individual. Once approved by the Diocesan Bishop, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion must be commissioned at a parish Mass using the approved liturgical provided in the Book of Blessings." -Diocese of Raleigh, Norms for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at the Sacred Liturgy of the Mass, 3.1

Acceptable attire is 'business casual’: • Men: slacks and a shirt with a • Women: skirt or slacks with blouse or sweater, dress

Unacceptable attire includes: • Shorts, blue jeans, t-shirts • Strapless/spaghetti straps, flip flops

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Procedures - Before Mass

Please arrive Early • Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the beginning of your scheduled Mass and 30 minutes before specialty Masses • At approximately 15 minutes before Mass, the Master of Ceremonies will find substitutes for you position if you have not signed in • Check the sign board outside the Ministry Room to see if substitutes are needed • A “red” sign means the MC needs help. A “green” sign means no help is needed

Eucharistic Minister Sign-In • Sign-in to distribute the Eucharistic Bread or Precious Blood in the Ministry Room and place a check mark by your name on the top page of the sign-in sheet • If you are substituting for someone, write “Sub” in the check box and write in your name. • If you are serving at the credence tables, sign your name to take up either hosts or wine. Note: the credence table EMs are all chalice positions at the front of the altar (We recommend you sit near the credence table you are serving) • Put on your name tag

(Serve Musicians)

(Host Tray ) (Wine Box ) (Wine Box) (Host Tray)

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Greeting the Assembly • Eucharistic Ministers greet the gathering assembly at the doors of the church. • Please take a position on either side of the three doors leading to the church. • Distribute the Mass worship aids as you greet the assembly. • Please be attentive to greeting the assembly as they enter and step away from the door if having a conversation with family members or parishioners.

Procedures –Credence Table EMs

The credence table ministers play an important role in the preparation of gifts.

• Their role is to deliver chalices and ciboria to the altar at the appropriate time. The credence table ministers are served communion first and then facilitate the giving of the Eucharistic Bread and Precious Blood to the other Eucharistic Ministers.

• The two credence table EMs responsible for bringing the chalices of wine to the altar should move to the credence table after Prayers of the Faithful. When the altar servers are placing the altar cloth on the Altar, the two EMs take the wine to the bottom of the stairs on either side of the altar and pause until the cloth is set and the servers have moved away from the altar. The EMs should walk up the steps and place their box of wine on the altar near the back side of the altar. The EM’s will remove the chalices from the boxes and place them toward the front side of the altar. The altar cloth has a square pattern that can be used for proper spacing of the chalices by placing a chalice in each square. EMs should only move one chalice of wine at a time. Handle the chalices in the middle section of the chalice below the rim. Once both EMs have finished placing the chalices, they move together to take the boxes back to the credence tables and return to their seats.

• The two credence table EMs responsible for bringing the ciboria to the altar should move to the credence table after Prayers of the Faithful and wait at the credence tables until the two credence table EMs with the boxes of wine move up onto the altar. As soon as the boxes of wine are placed on the altar, they move into position at the bottom of the stairs with the MC and wait for the altar to clear. After the two EM’s remove the wine boxes and walk down the steps, the MC will place the purificators next to the chalices with one stack of purificators on each side. The two EM’s with the ciboria trays walk up to the altar and hold the trays next to the side of altar. The trays should not be held over the altar or place on the altar. The MC will remove the ciboria from the trays and place them on the altar. The EMs stay at the altar until both trays have been emptied and then return the trays to the credence tables. The EM’s and MC will return to their seats.

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Configuration before Communion

Use Steps on Side ONLY

Master of Ceremonies & Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

• After the “Sign of Peace”, the Master of Ceremonies and remaining Extraordinary Ministers (EM) should stand in front of the center pews facing the altar.

• The Master of Ceremonies stands nearest to the center aisle and the remaining EM's form a semi-circle around the altar steps against the pews.

• The Credence Table ministers (CT) will proceed to positions near the side pews.

• The Eucharistic Bread minister who has signed up for the front station next to the Presider should stand on the ambo side with the two credence table ministers.

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Communion Preparation

• At the conclusion of “Lord I am not worthy…” the credence table ministers and the Eucharistic Bread minister stationed next to the presider proceed up the side steps to receive the Body and from the Presider.

• The Presider receives Communion, then distributes Communion to the five EMs at the altar, who each bow their head in reverence before the priest says “The .” The ministers say “Amen,” then receive and consume the Eucharistic Bread. The Presider presents the Chalice to the credence table ministers who, first, bow their head in reverence. The priest says “The Blood of Christ.” The credence table minister says “Amen,” then drinks from the chalice. The credence table minister on the ambo side then presents the chalice to the ambo side Eucharistic Bread minister to receive the Blood of Christ.

• The four credence table ministers along with the presider and the ambo side Eucharistic Bread minister (after retrieving his/her ciborium from the altar) proceed down the front steps to their normal distribution positions in front of the altar to distribute communion to the remaining EMs and MC's. Note: wipe the rim of your chalice and then cover it with the purificator to walk down the stairs to your station.

Master of Ceremonies & Remaining Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

• The MC(s) will approach the priest first; bow their head as a gesture of reverence before the Presider says “The Body of Christ”, respond “Amen” and receive communion. Walk to one of the chalice ministers, bow their head in reverence before the words “The Blood of Christ”, respond "Amen”and receive the chalice. A Master of Ceremonies then walks to the Eucharistic Chapel to get the large ciborium from the tabernacle. The MCs stand on either side of the altar with the reserve consecrated hosts remaining on the altar until needed.

• The EMs follow the MCs to receive communion, proceed up the altar steps on the appropriate side, pick up a ciborium or chalice and purificator and proceed to their designated station. Please do not walk up the front steps between the credence table EMs. The Presider chalice will be used to distribute the Precious Blood to the assembly. Any chalice minister may select the Presider Chalice from the altar for distribution IF a deacon is not present.

• As you walk down the altar steps to your station, cover the chalice with the purificator or cover the ciborium of consecrated hosts with your hand to avoid any spilling.

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Stations for Communion

Sunday 7:30 Mass - 15 Extraordinary Ministers

(Serve Musicians)

Ciboria positions against pews should stand 3' back from center aisle

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Stations for Communion

Saturday & Sunday 5:30, 9:30 & 11:30 Masses - 23 Extraordinary Ministers

(Serve Musicians)

Ciboria positions against pews should stand back 3' from center aisle

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Distributing Communion • When all EMs have received communion, the ushers in the center aisle will signal the assembly at the center of the church to begin processing forward. When the remaining EMs arrive at their stations, the ushers will signal the assembly to proceed to the remaining locations in the church.

• The communicant approaches the EM and bows his/her head in reverence. The EM reverently presents the Eucharistic Bread as he/she says, "The Body of Christ." The communicant responds, "Amen." Take special care in presenting the host to children. Some communicants may want to receive the Eucharist on the tongue. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are to be reminded not to use language other than, “the Body of Christ” and not to elevate the host.

• If you or the communicant drops a host on the floor, pick it up and place it in your hand under the ciborium and continue. Consume the host during a break in the distribution or when you return to the credence table.

• The Eucharistic Bread ministers, who may need more hosts, should raise their hand and/or turn around to locate the Master of Ceremony(s) who will have reserve hosts to replenish their ciboria. The reserve hosts should only to be called for once you are down to five hosts remaining in your ciborium. The MC will bring a new ciborium filled with reserve hosts to exchange with you. Hand the MC your ciborium and then take the new ciborium. Do not pour the remaining host from your existing ciborium into the new ciborium. The MC will take your ciborium and remaining hosts back to the altar.

• After the assembly has received Communion, EMs with chalices are to go to the credence table, offer any remaining Precious Blood to each other until all has been consumed, and return the chalice to the wooden boxes. The EMs with ciboria will put their remaining hosts into the large ciborium on the altar and bring their empty ciborium back to the credence table. DO NOT STACK ANY CIBORIA UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN RINSED AND PURIFIED. Any EM may help consume the remaining Precious Blood at the credence table.

• EMs may be asked to distribute communion to the disabled or elderly in the assembly. The ushers will ask you to leave your station when all the people in your section have received communion.

• The EM responsible for distributing communion to the remaining musicians should first return to the altar to place extra hosts in the ciborium. The MC will assist the EM with the number of hosts needed for the musicians. Any extra hosts remaining after the musicians are served, may be offered to the musicians or another Eucharistic Minister. Please do not self-communicate. One EM will be needed to help the MC serve the chalice to the remaining musicians. The EMs stand near the column next to the ambo credence table to serve the musicians.

• EMs serving the side pews should not help serve in the front of the assembly when their sections have finished unless a position has been vacated.

Greet and Acknowledge Children or Adults Who Do Not Receive Communion

• Many children not old enough to receive communion, adults in RCIA, or adults who choose not to receive, welcome a special greeting from the EM distributing the consecrated hosts. These people will approach the station with their arms crossed.

• You may place your hand upon the shoulder of the individual and offer them a prayer with simple words such as “May God bless you” or “Peace be with you”. There is to be no blessing using the sign of the cross or placing your hand on their head.

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Serving the Chalice

• While it is encouraged for the full expression of Christ's Eucharistic presence, not all communicants will receive the chalice.

• The communicant approaches the EM holding the chalice and bows his/her head in reverence. The chalice is presented reverently while saying "The Blood of Christ." The communicant responds "Amen." It is preferred that the communicant take the chalice in his/her own two hands. Take special care in giving the chalice to children. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are to be reminded not to use language other than, “the Blood of Christ” and not to elevate the chalice.

• Open the purificator completely. When the chalice is returned, wipe the rim inside and out with the purificator and rotate the chalice one-quarter turn for the next person. If you drop your purificator on the floor, please ask the MC to replace it with a clean one.

• If the Precious Blood spills, use the purificator to wipe up the spill if it is small. Leave the purificator over the spot of a larger spill and close the station by returning your chalice to the credence table. If your purificator does not cover the entire spill, ask a parishioner in your line to make sure no one walks in it and retrieve the extra purificator from the Altar. After the Liturgy, return to the station to clean the area with water and purificators.

• When all of the Precious Blood in the chalice is consumed, return your chalice to the credence table and then return to your seat in the church. DO NOT remain in your EM position.

• When Communion is over, take your chalice back to the credence table and offer the remainder of your wine to another Eucharistic Minister. Then return to your seat in the church. Please do not self-communicate.

At the Conclusion of Communion

• Return to your place in the assembly as soon as possible. Do NOT proceed to the sacristy to purify the vessels until after the presider has processed out of church.

• Immediately after communion, the Master of Ceremonies will remove the large ciborium from the altar and place it in the tabernacle.

Low Gluten Host Procedures

So that all the faithful may partake of the Body of Christ during Mass, we have a supply of low gluten Eucharistic Bread, which is made from wheat starch and water. The gluten content is 0.01% and is made, stored, and shipped in a dedicated gluten-free environment. These special hosts are made according to the requirements of both the Code of Canon Law (c.924) and may be validly used at Mass in the Dioceses of the United States.

If parishioners request the low gluten host please direct them to the MC and the MC will help them.

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After Mass

• Help the Master of Ceremonies clear the credence tables by taking the chalices & ciboria to the working sacristy after the Mass is over. Two or three ministers should stay after Mass to assist the MC(s) in the working sacristy in the purification and cleaning of the ciboria, chalices, , etc.

• The wooden boxes with the chalices should be placed to the left of the sink to be purified by one of the Friars. MCs will wait a reasonable amount of time for a Friar to arrive before purifying the chalices themselves and removing them from the boxes to be washed and stored. All ciboria, cruets, and the flagon should also be washed and stored.

• No ciboria should be stacked until they have been purified and rinsed.

• Put the wooden boxes and trays in their designated storage area on the counter. The boxes should not be washed. All soiled purificators should be placed in the basket in the lower right cabinet to be laundered.

• EMs should help collect worship aids from the ends of the pews and place them in the baskets for the next Mass.

REMINDERS

• Only trained Extraordinary Ministers may serve at liturgies. Name tags for those who are no longer active will be removed from the Ministry Room.

• Inactive members may be reactivated at any time by filling out a new registration form and completing retraining if necessary.

• Please direct anyone requesting low-gluten hosts to the MC.

• Please handle all vessels with reverence throughout the purification process.

• Allow each person to respond with "Amen" before giving them a host, and make sure that they are consuming it.

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Dictionary of Liturgical Terms

• Altar Cloth - The cloth that covers the entire altar during the celebration of the Eucharist.

• Ambo - Stand/podium to the right of the altar, used for readings.

• Ambry - The small box on the wall near the Eucharistic Chapel where the Oils of the Sick, Catechumens, and the Sacred Chrism are kept.

• Boat –A boat shaped liturgical vessel in which incense is kept.

• Book of the Gospels (Maroon Book) - The book used by the Presider to proclaim the Gospel and is carried in procession.

• Chalice- any vessel used to hold the Precious Blood.

• Ciborium/a- any vessel used to hold the Eucharistic Bread.

• Credence Table - Tables to the right and left of the altar, where the chalices, ciboria, and purificators are kept before the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

• Eucharistic Chapel - The room to the left as you walk through the doors to the Church, where the Most Holy Eucharist is kept in the tabernacle.

• Reconciliation Room –Upon entering the Eucharistic Chapel, the Reconciliation Room is to the left. The sacrament of Reconciliation is celebrated individually on Saturday afternoons.

• Incense - A grainy substance made from the resins of various plants that gives off an aromatic fragrance when burned in a Thurible.

• Lectionary –Large red book kept at the ambo, containing the scriptures proclaimed at Mass.

• Ministry Room - The small room to the left of the vesting sacristy, where Eucharistic Ministers pick up their name tags and sign in to serve.

• Purificators - The white napkins used to wipe the chalices during the liturgy.

• Pyx - A container used for carrying the Eucharist, especially to the sick.

• Roman Missal - Large red book, containing the prayers and directives (but not the Scripture readings) for the celebration of the Mass.

• Tabernacle - The receptacle for exclusive reservation of the Most Holy Eucharist.

• Sacrarium - Special sink in the Vesting Sacristy that leads directly into the ground. This is where the sacred vessels are washed. The sink should not be used for general purposes.

• Vesting Sacristy - The room the Friars use to vest for the Liturgy.

• Working Sacristy - The room behind the altar where the chalice, ciboria and chalices used during the Liturgy of the Eucharist are washed and stored. This room also leads to two smaller rooms: one for candles, and one for the cloths.

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Lector Training Manual

Checklist

• Lectors are expected to review the scriptures in advance of the mass. It is generally recommended that each Lector prepare both readings to allow them to “step-in” in the unlikely event one Lector is unable to serve at the Mass due to a last minute or emergency situation.

• Dress in a respectful manner reflecting the dignity and sacred nature of the scripture you are to proclaim. As a general guideline, Lectors should dress slightly more formal than the congregation but formal attire is not required.

• Arrive to the Church at least 20 minutes before the Mass. Sign in. Check to see that the other Lector is present and help the Master of Ceremonies find a “fill-in” Lector, or consider volunteering to proclaim both readings, if necessary.

• If a prayerful sharing session will be done at that Mass, decide which of the two Lectors will lead the discussion. Such a session will be a brief reflection on the readings for the Mass and an opportunity for any of the ministers serving in the Mass to join in prayer for each other, the congregation, or any loved ones in need. The Lector should provide the basis for the prayer based on the sacred Scriptures prepared for the Mass.

• Gathering Procession - The Lector (first reading) carries the Book of Gospels (red book) in the procession. The New Testament Lector walks in procession alongside the Old Testament Lector. The order of the procession is (1) Cross Bearer, (2) Altar Servers, (3) Lectors, (4) Presider. The Lector places the Book of the Gospels in the center of the altar, flat, in the closed position and walks down to the steps to stand with the Presider to bow to the altar together with the Presider and servers as led by the Presider. The Lectors then proceed to their seats. Note: If Deacon is present, he walks in immediately before the presider and carries the Book of Gospels.

• First Reading - After the opening prayer, the First Reading is proclaimed, usually from the Old Testament. Pause two seconds after the reading and say “The Word of the Lord”. Then, step back from the ambo, cross your hands as in prayer and wait approximately 10-15 seconds to allow the assembly to reflect on the reading, and proceed to your seat.

• Second Reading - After the has sung the psalm and prepared to leave the ambo, the Lector approaches the ambo and reads the second reading. At the end of the reading, pause approximately two seconds before you say “The Word of the Lord”.. Then, step back from the ambo, cross your hands as in prayer and wait approximately 10-15 seconds to allow the assembly to reflect on the reading. Next, close the Lectionary and place it on the shelf in the ambo and proceed to your seat.

• The Prayers of the Faithful - After the Homily, there may be a baptism or the RCIA candidates may be dismissed. The Presider will stand and lead the assembly in the Creed. At the beginning of the final paragraph…”I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.” (when ) … the New Testament Lector should begin walking up to the ambo. At the conclusion of the Creed the Presider will say a few words to introduce the Prayers of the Faithful. Upon finishing reading the Prayers of the Faithful, the lector should remain at the ambo, facing the Presider, until the end of the Presider’s prayer. Lectors should familiarize themselves with the Prayers of the Faithful in advance of the Mass (typically emailed on Friday before the Mass). If there are any names in the Prayers that are unfamiliar, Lectors should ask the Liturgy Staff or the Presider about the proper pronunciation of the name. When specific individuals are mentioned in the Prayers of the Faithful, announce them carefully with clear and slow intonation to make certain the assembly is aware of the person for whom they are praying. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Training Manual for Master of Ceremony Section 12 2018 Edition

Lectors

St. Francis Lectors are prepared readers who proclaim the Word of God at weekend, Holy Day, and special liturgies. Lectors read the first reading (usually Old Testament), second reading (New Testament), and the Prayers of the Faithful. Lector Training Purpose: To proclaim the Word of God and to bring to life the message of Christ to the assembly.

The Lector Ministry: When you answer the call to be a minister of the Word, you enter into a deeper relationship with the Word of God as revealed in sacred scripture. You take upon yourself the duty and privilege of bringing the printed Word to life —- making it fresh, so to speak. Your ministry as Lector gives voice to God’s healing and strengthening Word as it goes forth irrevocably to the ends of the earth, achieving the purpose of which God sent it.

The Role of the Lector: Your role as Lector is a ministry. Ministry is service to God’s people. This role is not a cause for pride in your ability or an opportunity to “shine.” It is a cause for humility because God, through God’s church, has called you to speak in God’s name, proclaiming God’s truth and story. In reading the scriptures, the Lector should have the goal of communicating God’s Word to His people. This means that the Lector’s posture, tone, and appearance should express the dignity of the Word, and should help the faithful to focus on the Word itself, rather than on the lector’s movements or gestures. Of principle importance is the way in which the Lector makes use of his/her voice in the proclamation of the Word.

The General Introduction to the Lectionary gives a few simple criteria:

• A speaking on the part of the readers that is audible, clear, and intelligent is the first means of transmitting the Word of God properly to the assembly.

• The best use of inflection, pause, projection, phrasing, emotion, articulation, parsing and pace require careful preparation and training. In applying these techniques of proclamation, however, the lector should remember his basic task of presenting the Word of God. Thus, a style of reading that would present simply dull recitation of words should be avoided, as should a style that would turn the reading of scripture into a dramatic act.

Additionally, Lectors at St. Francis should consider that:

• The role is to proclaim, not just read, the Word, yet to do so without exceptional or unnecessary “performance.” Thus, the Lector should endeavor to bring the message of the reading to the hearts and minds of the congregation, as intended by the author of the passage.

• It is generally the case that proclamations should be slower rather than faster, unless the message and style of the reading suggest a faster pace. When in doubt, it is better to err in the direction of a slower pace so as to provide the greatest chance for the congregation to hear, understand, and internalize the Word.

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• Due to the large size of our , Lectors should intentionally project their voices to ensure all in attendance can hear the Word clearly. Since our ambo has a microphone, the Lector does not need to shout, but should be clear and intentional with their voice.

• Approach the reading with a holistic view of the particular Mass you are serving at. Review the other readings as part of your preparation as well as any additional descriptions or context in the Lector Workbook or other materials you may have. Bringing the Word alive is best accomplished when a given reading is proclaimed in the context of the overall story being told by the three readings together. Note if the Mass is of special significance (Feast, Solemnity, etc.), this should be taken into consideration in the preparation of the proclamation.

Schedule and Commitment: Lectors are scheduled to serve at specific liturgies, approximately every six to eight weeks, depending on the number of Lectors serving that Mass time. If a Lector is unable to fulfill his or her assignment, they must secure a substitute. Lectors should arrive early for the Mass and make sure to sign-in at least 20 minutes before the start of the Mass. Lectors should check that both readings are covered.

Lector schedules will generally be issued quarterly and, as feasible, the Lector coordinator will provide an opportunity approximately one month before the schedule is developed for Lectors to declare any weekends they are unable to serve. Lectors are scheduled to serve at the same Mass time for the entire quarter, but may change between quarters by notifying the Lector Coordinator. Lector schedules are developed to allow all Lectors the opportunity to proclaim an equal number of times to the extent possible.

In general, St. Francis attempts to have a male and female Lector at each Mass. Special Masses (ex. - Christmas, Easter) or feast Masses will not be part of the standard schedule and may be scheduled directly by the Lector Coordinator or through a special sign-up sheet emailed to the entire Lector ministry. Lectors may sign up for any Mass time in these circumstances.

The Liturgy staff will generally send out a reminder email to Lectors several days before the Mass they are scheduled for. Lectors are expected to respond to affirm that they will be able to serve as scheduled, or to notify staff who they have found as a substitute. Scheduled Lectors will receive a second reminder usually on Friday before the assigned Mass. If they fail to respond to these reminders, the staff may assign another Lector to that particular Mass.

Lectors are expected to attend at least one formation or training session each year to enhance their personal knowledge of the Word and sharpen their presentation skills.

Description of Duties: The duties of the Lector include: • Reviewing the reading in advance, taking special note of the pronunciation needs. Prepare at least one week in advance of your assigned reading by reviewing the reading in the Workbook for Lectors. For a fuller understanding of the passage refer to the Bible and read the selection in its context.

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Practice the reading several times before coming to church. Be sure to read it out loud to prepare the pace of the reading. Use the pronunciation guide to practice difficult names and places.

• Arriving at church at least 20 minutes prior to the start of Mass. Sign-in in the ministry room. If you are reading the first reading, set the correct page of the Lectionary at the ambo as well as the microphone position, and ensure the Red Book of the Gospels is at the table in the gathering space. Remain in the back of the church as you will process down the aisle with the Book of Gospels at the start of Mass. If you are reading the second reading, make sure the ribbon in the Lectionary at the ambo is at the proper page and review the Prayers of the Faithful. (Note: Always make sure a copy of the Prayers of the Faithful is on the ambo and always read from that copy. Last minute additions will appear on the copy at the ambo, but may not be in the copy placed in the ministry room.) • Notifying the Liturgy staff if they are unable to serve and to locate a substitute from the list of Lectors provided each quarter. Lectors are asked to respond in a timely manner to notifications/reminders from the parish staff about assigned readings.

The Gathering Procession: • The first reader stands in front of the priest caring the red Book of the Gospels. The standard order for the procession is: Cross-bearer, Altar Servers, Lector, Presider.

• The Book of Gospels should be carried in front of you, slightly above your head.

• At the altar, the Lector places the Book of Gospels in the center of the altar table, flat, and in the closed position. Leave room for the presider to be able to kiss the altar.

• The first reader walks down the steps, stands with the Cross-bearer, Altar Servers, and the Presider, bows in unison, and then sits in a pew convenient to the ambo.

The First Reading: • After the opening prayer by the Presider, the first reading is proclaimed.

• At the 11:30 a.m. Masses children may be excused for Children’s Liturgy of the Word. While the children are processing out of the church, walk to the ambo with dignity and prayerfulness. Wait a reasonable time for the children to exit before beginning to read.

• At the end of the reading, pause approximately two seconds before you say “The Word of the Lord”. Then, step back from the ambo, cross your hands as in prayer and wait approximately 10-15 seconds to allow the assembly to reflect on the reading. Next, make sure that the second reading is visible and turn the page of the Lectionary if needed. Do not move the Lectionary so that it is ready for the second Lector.

The Second Reading • After the cantor has sung the psalm and is preparing to leave the ambo, the New Testament lector should rise from the pew and begin walking to the ambo. Ideally, the cantor and the Lector will cross at the base of the stairs. The musician usually continues to play music to cover the movement of walking to the ambo. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Training Manual for Master of Ceremony

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• Adjust the microphone to reflect your height.

• At the end of the reading, pause approximately two seconds before you say “The Word of the Lord”. Then, step back from the ambo, cross your hands as in prayer and wait approximately 10-15 seconds to allow the assembly to reflect on the readings. Next, close the Lectionary and place it on the shelf in the ambo.

The Prayers of the Faithful: • After the Homily, there may be a baptism or the RCIA candidates may be excused. Check with the Presider if you are not certain about special events at the Mass.

• The Presider will stand and lead the assembly in the creed. At the beginning of the final paragraph… “I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic church.” (Nicene Creed) … begin walking up to the ambo.

• At the conclusion of the creed, the Presider will say a few words to introduce the Prayers of the Faithful.

• Upon finishing reading the Prayers of the Faithful, the Lector should remain at the ambo until the end of the Presider’s prayers and then turn and respectfully return to their seat.

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Section 12 2018 Edition Lector Reading Tips • Sit close to the ambo to reduce any time necessary to reach the ambo. • Approach the ambo in a prayerful and dignified manner. Be strong, certain, and relaxed. Don’t rush in your manner. Time your arrival at the ambo to assure a smooth and consistent flow of the entire Liturgy of the Word, without unnecessary pauses. • Adjust the microphone quickly so that it is at nose level. The microphone should be adjusted to a distance of approximately 10-12 inches from the mouth. • Look at the assembly and draw their attention in. Wait until they have settled down before beginning to read. • Memorize “A reading from the book of….” so you can be looking in the eyes of the assembly. • Establish and maintain eye contact with the assembly, including those on your left and right. Remember you are proclaiming the Word of God to the assembly. • Aim your voice to the back wall of the church. This makes one read with greater energy and assures proper volume in your voice. • Exaggerate your articulation, speaking slowly. This may sound awkward to you at the time, but will not seem that way to the congregation. Most people speak comfortably at a rate of approximately 200 words per minute. Just when you think you are sounding too slow and loud, the assembly will be able to hear and follow you comfortably. • Differentiate difficult consonant sounds (D’s and T’s, N’s and M’s, G’s and K’s). Move your mouth away from the microphone slightly to avoid hissing S’s and popping P’s. • The reading should not be memorized. “The medium is the Word of God as recorded in sacred scripture, and it is important that the book be involved in the liturgical proclamation. A memorized presentation will always put the reader rather than the text into the foreground, emphasizing the performance above the content.” A well trained Tongue, Page 97. • You should be enthusiastic but not overly dramatic. The emphasis should be on the reading, not the reader. • Maintain the energy or volume to the end of the sentence without dropping off. • Good readers always distinguish between narrative, dialogue, and poetic readings. They mark the difference with quality of voice, pace and deliberation. • Pause after the introduction of the reading and before the close “The Word of the Lord.” Make eye contact with the congregation during these pauses.

Attention to these details helps to create a climate and context that attracts people to listen. The entire purpose of the Lector ministry is to engage people in the living Word being spoken and heard. The Liturgy of the Word at Mass is not a time for learning a scripture lesson; it is a time to experience the life giving Word of God made alive in the sound of the human voice.

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Music Ministry

Our Music Ministry welcomes those who wish to serve Jesus Christ and the Community of Saint Francis of Assisi as a member of a choir or ensemble. For more information, please contact Joyce Petzka at [email protected] Choir – Saturday, 5:30 pm Liturgy Contemporary Catholic music and some hymnody provided by an ensemble of singers and instrumentalists. Children’s Choir The Children’s Choir from 2nd through 8th grade perform music from chant to contemporary praise music. Children are taught the basics of good vocal and choral singing as well as musical reading skills and spiritual formation. Morning Praise Choir This praise ensemble serves the 9:30 Mass every other week. The music is based on Catholic and Contemporary Christian praise music and is delivered with a rhythm section, ensemble of soloists and praise choir Parish Choir – Sunday, 11:30 am Liturgy The Parish Choir is open to high school students and up! Musical repertoire ranges from chant to praise music with an emphasis on classical choral repertoire and gospel music, mostly delivered in SATB fashion. Evening Praise – Sunday, 5:30 pm Liturgy The praise band serves the 5:30 PM Sunday Mass and is comprised of teens, young adults and adults. This music is based on Catholic and Contemporary Christian praise music and is delivered with a rhythm section, ensemble of soloists and praise choir. Madrigal Singers This ensemble is comprised of high school girls and is under the direction of Deb Mizerk. The repertoire ranges from hymns to other choral pieces. The ensemble rehearsal schedule varies and the group serves at various liturgies throughout the year. Resurrection Choir This choir serves as needed for funerals. Gregorian Schola This men’s ensemble performs and polyphony for certain solemn liturgies throughout the year. Rehearsal schedule and liturgies vary. Cantors Those who serve as psalmists and song leaders are active members of one of the above or ensembles and are selected to share solo song based on the discernment of their gifts.

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Parking Ministry Training Manual

Parking Ministers welcome all vehicular participants to and from St. Francis property and ensure safe passage to and from their vehicles. Their duties include urging people to back into their parking spaces, directing people to open parking spots, assisting people to cross high density drive-through areas, and managing the necessary traffic cones and signs. Time: Each team member volunteers 2 hours every 9 weeks on Sunday morning for either the 9:30 am or 11:30 am liturgies working with a team of one or two other ministers. There are also special requests made 3 or 4 times a year for the parking ministry to provide services. Training: The parking ministry closet is in the hallway across from the welcome center. Each new minister receives training prior to their first assignment.

Note: The Master of Ceremonies will not normally have any direct responsibility for the parking ministry. During our Christmas and Easter masses, the MC will communicate with the parking ministers about the start times for the church and gym.

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Lighting:

• Church - Switch is on right side wall towards the back corner of the church. Press the button at the top that is marked “ON switch” to illuminate the lights. Press the “OFF switch” to turn lights off

• Eucharistic Chapel - Switch inside doors to chapel on right side

• Turn on lights in hallway leading to commons (switch at door from parking lot)

• Commons - There are two switches for the commons located on right side of the main exterior doors leading into the commons

• Welcome Center Hallway - Switch on wall near exterior door

• Stewardship Center - The switch for the Stewardship center is on wall to your right The switch hallway outside stewardship center is in the same location

• Hallway by Restrooms - Switch leading into hallway on left wall

• Restrooms - Each restroom has two switches to control the lights. Both switches should be on for masses. The switch for the low lighting should remain on

Lighting during Mass:

• The musical accompanist is responsible for lighting at all liturgies in the Church. (When the Tech Ministry is up and running the tech minister will be responsible).

• The lighting board for particular lighting scenes is located in the music pit where the organ is located, on the wall between the organ and sound console. It is controlled by touch buttons or remote. Remote normally left on ledge behind the piano.

• The light scenes are as follows: o #1 for the beginning of Mass (this is what turns on when the “on” switched is pressed at the light board in the back of the church mentioned above) o #2 after the Opening Prayer before the Liturgy of the Word (this scene lights up the ambo) o #3 for baptisms (this scene lights up the font) #4 for the Liturgy of the Eucharist, depressed following the Prayers of the Faithful as the song for the Presentation of the Gifts begins.

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Sound System: • Microphones - There are four wireless microphones units that are used during mass. The units are stored in the charging station for the microphones which is located in the Vesting Sacristy. The four microphones are label with numbers (1 to 4) and have the Presider’s name. Let the person controlling the sound system know if you have had to make a change to a Presider’s microphone. If there is an issue with the wireless mic, make sure the switch located under the flip cover has been switched to the on position. If there is a guest Presider or concelebrant, have them use #1 through #3. #4 is typically preset to be used with a musical instrument so the gain level is reduced and will not project the spoken word as effectively.

The volume controls for the sound system are controlled from the music pit or on a remote iPad. Please let the Music Coordinator know if you feel there is an issue with the sound quality.

• Speakers in Commons - There is a control knob to adjust the speakers in the commons located on the wall to the left of the large center doors to the church.

• Power Outage or Major Sound Disruption - If there is a major sound disruption and the system needs to be turned off, there is a key on the side of the sound console in the music pit. Turn this key all the way to the left and the system will begin a power down. If there is a power outage and the sound system needs to be rebooted, turn the same key to the right and the system will go through an automatic reboot that takes about 45 seconds. The microphones in the sanctuary are all on an independent system that will always be restored to a default setting. The music system always returns to its prior setting before turned off.

HVAC System:

The thermostats that control the HVAC in the church are housed in locked boxes to prevent adjustments to the temperature controls. The systems are automatically adjusted based on the automatic programs entered into the thermostats.

• The temperature in the church is manually adjusted before some of our larger special masses to anticipate the temperature changes during mass.

Please note if your mass needed adjusting (more heat or cooling) so we can make the adjustments in the future.

Security System:

Instructions - The alarm system is turned on and off each day when the buildings are unlocked and locked.

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Liturgy with the Bishop

A mass with the Bishop is celebrated in a similar way to our regular masses. Depending on the occasion for the mass, there are a few changes you will have to make to prepare for the liturgy. See the “Special Mass” section for more details about the specific mass you are serving.

The Bishop and any visiting will use the room directly adjacent to the commons (the parlor) in the corner near the main doors as their Sacristy. Greet the Bishop when he arrives and see if he has any special needs as he prepares for mass.

Corporal: A is the square white linen cloth placed under the sacred vessels during communion. The corporal can be found in the drawer of the working sacristy and should be rolled up in the altar cloth before mass. Spread the altar cloth out on the altar and position the corporal in the center and towards the back edge of the altar where the bishop will stand. Roll the altar cloth back up and place it back on the ledge near Credence Table.

Seating: • Add a chair only if another priest will be sitting with the Bishop (Confirm before mass). The Bishop will generally be sitting by himself with one altar server on each side. Other priests may be sitting in the front rows of the church and will need to have reserve signs placed on the rows. • Add stools for the altar servers. A mass with the Bishop will have four to seven altar servers depending on the mass. The additional stools can be placed off to the side near the baptismal font or behind the ledge and against the back wall in the walkway area. Chairs can be used if you run out of stools. The two stools for the regular altar servers should be left in their normal position.

Altar Servers: Usually a diocesan representative will hold an instructional meeting with the altar servers before mass to determine responsibilities and training. Make sure each of the altar servers understands their roll before mass.

• Two altar servers will perform the regular duties of the ambo and baptistery servers • One altar server will be responsible for the Bishop’s (ceremonial head-dress of bishop) and will be wearing a (a shawl worn over the altar servers shoulders to prevent direct contact with the Mitre) • One altar server will be responsible for the Bishop’s (staff carried by Bishop) and will be wearing a vimpa to prevent direct contact with the Crosier • A thurifer may be used at the mass • Two candle bearers may be used at the mass

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Communion: Clarify who will be up on the altar to replenish the EM’s who need hosts and if any of your usual duties will change. The two Masters of Ceremonies may be up on the altar or stationed down near the credence tables during communion. You will still be responsible for bringing the ciborium to the altar and placing it in the Tabernacle, as well as serving the choir and cantor.

A communion plate may be used by the Bishop at some celebrations. The communion plate is held by the altar server under the hands of communicates as they receive communion. The altar server will need to bring the plate to the altar when they are bringing up the chalice and water pitcher.

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Liturgy in the Chapel

The St. Mary of Angels Chapel is used for daily mass and a variety of other specialty masses such as , funerals, and small groups from other faith traditions. The chapel has a small group of dedicated sacristans who coordinate these masses each day. A Master of Ceremonies may be asked to help out with one of these masses as the number of masses in the chapel increases over time. MCs are encouraged to attend a daily mass and review the procedures with one of the sacristans.

Masses held in the chapel, although containing all of the same components of a regular mass, have a less formal appearance because of the size of the chapel. A typical daily mass will not have altar servers, a cross bearer, or ushers. For daily mass, the chapel does not utilize a schedule for other ministries and relies on volunteers to assist with the Eucharistic Minister and Lector duties.

Door Locks: • The main doors to the chapel are locked and unlocked with the rest of the campus and should be unlocked when you arrive • The key to unlock the interior doors is located in a lock box on the wall outside Sacristy down the hallway on the right (Combination is 0524)

Lighting: • The hallway and rooms of the hallway have automatic motion switches that turn on the lights in each space • The switches to turn the chapel lights on are located inside the main door of the chapel (LC-1, LC- 3, LC-5 turn the hanging chandeliers on) (LC-9 and LC-11 turn the wall sconces on) ( RC-2 controls the track lights)

Seating: • There are 112 seats in the two sections of the chapel • The benches along the walls have seating for an addition 50 to 60 people

Audio System: • Turn on the receiver using the power button on the upper right corner of the box. The box is located on the floor behind the piano. Do not adjust the volume control knobs on the receiver as they are preset • Turn the switch on for the speakers which is located on the wall of the hallway near the door to the working sacristy (Left side hallway) • The switch for the speakers and the power button for the receiver must be turned off after mass

Emergency Defibrillator: • The emergency defibrillator is located in the glass cabinets above the drinking fountains in the hallway • Call 911 in the event of an emergency and report any incidences using the same procedures for the church

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Setting up for Communion: • The hosts and wine is stored in the corner wall cabinet of the Sacristy • Use the tray to place a ciborium with hosts and one large host, (2) chalices filled with wine, (2) purificators, and small glass pitcher directly on the altar • Place addition chalices for additional wine stations as directed by the Presider • The ciborium with the hosts is placed in the center with a wine chalice on either side • Move the tray to the credence table behind the altar for use after communion • Place the tabernacle key in the lock for opening during mass

EM Stations: Communion Station usually consist of one bread station in the center (usually the Presider) and two wine stations (one on either side of the altar) positioned well off to the sides to allow for a good communion flow. If the Presider would like to used two bread stations, you may use the ciborium from the tabernacle to distribute hosts as we do not have two ciboria in the sacristy. If the Presider would like to add an additional wine station, add one additional chalice and purificator to the altar.

Procession: • For daily mass a cross is not used and often there is no Gathering Procession, the Presider will enter the chapel and sit at the chair until the mass begins.

Lector: • At daily mass a Lector is chosen from those in attendance. • Depending on the day, the daily mass may have only one reading and the prayers of the faithful to read. If there is a feast or solemnity, there are typically two readings.

Communion: The MC and EMs come forward and stand on either side of the altar after the “Sign of Peace”. The EMs receive communion similar to the way our credence table EMs in the church receive communion, and then they proceed to their stations. The MC receives communion and then moves to the tabernacle to take the ciborium out for communion. The ciborium will stay on the altar or be used by the MC to distribute communion. After communion, all consecrated hosts are placed in the ciborium and the ciborium is placed back in the tabernacle. All remaining wine is consumed at the credence table.

Purification / After Mass: • The ciborium and chalices are returned to the tray on the credence table after communion • At the conclusion of mass, take the tray back to the sacristy and wash them in the Sacrarium and store them on the tray along with the key to the tabernacle • Turn off lights in chapel (Other lights will turn off automatically)

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Liturgy in the Gym - CHECK LIST - ITEMS NEEDED FOR MASS IN GYM ____ 2 wooden boxes (Small) ____ 12 silver chalices for communion (Stored above regular chalices) ____ 6 ciboria for communion ____ 1 large ciborium for presider to use and to bring up hosts ____ 24 purificators (12 for each mass) ____ 1 Presider chalice / 2 purifications ____ 1 small water pitcher ____ 1 small glass bowl (Lavabo bowl) ____ 2 hand towels for lavabo bowl ____ 9 bags of small hosts ____ 2 big hosts ____ 3 Pyx and Low Gluten Hosts (1 bag) ____ 1 box of wine ____ 1 big silver ciborium to store consecrated hosts with purificator to cover ____ 1 big basket for collection for the gifts ____ 8 little collection baskets ____ Clip board / sign-up sheets with pencils ____ Lighter for candles ____ Money bags for collections (Confirm Second Collection) ____ Roman Missal, Presider's Notes, and Book of the Gospels ____ Bulletins and Worship Aids ____ MC Reserve Seat signs (2) ____ Mark location of EM stations on blue mat using blue tape and marker ____ Review choir / musician section for conflicts with communion flow ____ Black cloth to cover all

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CHECK LIST FOR MASTER OF CEREMONIES IN GYM

Reserve seats for the MC in the first row on the left side of the altar next to the credence table. This will help you facilitate the liturgy.

____ Set up credence table (left side of altar)

• Clip Board and pencils to sign in EM’s • Chalice with one purificator • Small water pitcher • Glass bowl with hand towel • Ciboria (4 to 8 depending on number of stations) • Purificators (Adjust per stations) • Box with chalices of wine (Adjust per stations - plus chalice) • Place 1/2 of wine in the pitcher for presider to consecrate in his chalice • In the gift bowl, place three bags of hosts to start and make a final adjustment to the number right before mass starts. • Place the wine and hosts up on the bleachers in the rear at the center aisle

____ Assist EMs with sign in

• Make final decision on the number of stations based on EM volunteers • Assign EM’s to positions around altar for both bread and wine first • Show EM’s the location to stand (See taped markers on floor) • Review how EM’s line up for communion and receive their ciborium / chalice • Assign four EM’s to be greeters and hand out worship aids

Communion • The Presider will distribute communion to the two altar servers first • The MCs should be lined up at the bottom of the steps on the right side and receive communion as the Presider comes down the steps • EMs stationed at the front of the altar should line up at their positions, receive communion at their station as the Presider comes by and then turn to receive the bread / chalice from the MC who has moved up onto the platform near the altar to assist • Remaining Ems should line up in a semi-cycle against the front pews, receive communion, and move to the credence table or ambo side table to receive their bread / chalice • After the MCs have assisted the front positions, they should move the boxes and any remaining ciboria to the credence table and ambo side table for the remaining EMs • After communion, EMs should bring any remaining hosts back to the credence table and place them in large silver ciborium • EMs should not have to go up on the platform during communion

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____ Altar Servers - Confirm sign in and give them any final instructions • No altar cloth is used for liturgies in the gym

____ Cross Bearer Sign In • Cross should be up on altar • Review procession procedures

____ Lectors Signed In - First _____ Second _____ • Confirm the Book of Gospels is available • Confirm they have Prayers of the Faithful • Show first lector where to line up for the Gathering procession

____ Ushers Sign In • Confirm location of EM stations • Review flow of communion for each section (Use Communion Flow Chart A or B) • Confirm that a family has been selected to bring up the gifts • Confirm there are enough Ushers for the collection and if there is a second collection • Review procedure with Usher for bringing collection back to Pastoral Office

____ Important! Go to the front of each section and explain the Communion Flow • Wait until 10 minutes before mass starts and people are seated • Walk to the front of each section and speak to the people seated near the front • Show the direction to walk to communion, location of their station, and direction to return to their seats. It is important for the first few rows of each section to know the flow as people behind them will follow their lead • Inform the four sections in the rear of the gym if they need to follow the sections near the front of the altar (See Charts A or B)

Master of Ceremonies Procedures During Mass

• Confirm everyone is lined up for the Gathering Procession • The Gathering Procession comes from double doors, across the back, and up the center isle • Make final adjustments to the number of hosts in the ciborium

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Preparation for Communion • After Prayers of the Faithful, confirm altar server is bringing up Chalice, purificator, and water pitcher • The Master of Ceremonies is responsible for the normal duties of the credence table EM’s • Once altar server has completed his task, take the boxes of wine and place them on the corners of the altar and return to your seat • After the sign of peace, take the ciboria and purificators up to the altar for the presider to distribute the consecrated hosts. Let the Presider know that it is ok to leave some host in the gift bowl for you to use to refill ciboria during communion. • Assist the Presider with the distribution of the hosts if asked and then move back off the altar to a position at the bottom of the steps.

Communion • Confirm that the EMs are lined up for communion. • At the conclusion of “Lord I am not worthy…” receive communion at the base of the steps and move up only altar. One MC should confirm the Presider has moved to the EMs at the front of the altar and then moved into the Presider position. • Assist the EM’s along the front of the altar by distributing their ciborium or chalices and then move remaining chalices to the credence table or ambo side table. The EM’s should not come up onto the Altar because of the lack of space available. • Confirm all EM’s are lined up in their proper position • Move any extra hosts from the ciborium into the large ciborium • Replenish hosts as needed • Distribute Communion to musicians • Take remaining hosts to staging room

After Mass Procedures • Consecrated hosts should be kept in the staging room for the second mass or returned to the Tabernacle in the church after the conclusion of the second mass • Have Ushers distribute bulletins at the exits of the Gym • Provide assistance in collecting Worship Aids for the next mass and bring over to the church if both masses in the gym are complete • Confirm that Ushers have taken collection to Pastoral Office • Take communion items to the chapel after the first mass to be washed. Immediately return items to gym for the second mass. Take communion items back to the working sacristy after the second mass for storage • After the second mass, return any items that came from chapel

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Medical Presence @ Mass

Being a medical professional is a calling, not just a career. Our Medical Presence @ Mass Ministry provides orientation to the medical equipment available on campus. Whenever you come to Mass, go to the Liturgy Room beside the Usher’s Closet, sign in and get your name tag. In the event of a medical event, the ushers can easily find the medical professional nearest the event to assist in providing basic first aid. For more information, or to schedule an orientation appointment, contact Kathleen Owen at 919-847- 8205, ext. 241.

MC’s and ushers should check to see if any medical volunteers have signed in before mass. Medical volunteers sign in the “Medical Presence @ Mass” binder located on the counter in the ministry sign in room. The volunteer will mark the location or section (A - F) where they are sitting The volunteer will have a name tag that looks like the logo above to help the ushers or MC’s find them if there is an emergency.

If there is a medical emergency: 1. Call 911 first and report the emergency 2. Find the Medical volunteer and direct them to person with the emergency 3. Assist the Medical Volunteer in retrieving the medical equipment from the ushers closet and/or the ministry sign in room. 4. Assist the first responders by guiding them from the parking lot to the person with the emergency.

5. Fill out the proper incident form to report the medical emergency.

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Right of Christian Initiation (RCIA)

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is the ministry of God’s welcoming embrace symbolized by the Church’s acceptance of new members of the family of Catholic Christians. RCIA is a journey of faith that un-baptized persons as well as baptized persons complete with the help of a sponsor, the catechists, the discernment team, and, above all, on the strength of their own conviction.

RCIA Procession: A procession of the RCIA candidates and their sponsors takes place after the homily. Please see the mass notes to determine if you have an RCIA procession at your mass.

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Sacramental Oils

Once a year, in the cathedral of every diocese around the world, the Chrism Mass is celebrated. The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn and significant liturgies of the Church. During the Mass, Bishop Burbidge will bless three oils:

Oil of Catechumens used for catechumens and infants

Oil of the sick used for anointing the sick

Sacred Chrism used for Baptism, Confirmation, Ordination of Priests, and the Consecration of

All three are basically an olive oil. Chrism spices the air with the scent of a perfume, traditionally balsam. Representatives of our parish receive these oils at the end of the Mass and present them to our community at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.

The oils are stored in the Ambry which is the small box on the rear wall of the church near the Eucharistic Chapel. The key to the Ambry is the same one that opens the Tabernacle.

The Sexton is responsible for refilling the oil of chrism (Sacred Chrism - SC) the MC places out during baptisms and the confirmation mass. The MC should not have to replenish the oil unless something were to happen with the glass shell. If the need arises, the MC should use a very small amount of the oil so it will last until the next Holy Thursday mass.

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Sprinkling Rite

• Check to confirm three brass bowls and aspergilla are on the font and filled with water from the font

• Recruit one man and one woman to be sprinklers when possible

• Review instructions with sprinklers and give them a copy of the instruction page

Instructions for Sprinklers Sign in at the Ministry Sign-In Room. Check the font to make sure that that three bowls and three aspergilla are near the font. Find the other sprinkler and decide with the person which side section you will each sprinkle. (The Presider will sprinkle the center section)

Sprinklers will be in the assembly before mass begins. Please sit close to the baptismal font or wait by the baptismal font credence table. After the greeting, the Presider will bless the water and introduce the sprinkling rite by introducing the Gloria.

When the Presider goes to take his bowl, sprinklers will also take their bowls and begin to sprinkle. The usual pattern is a figure 8: i.e., up the center-side aisle, across the back and down an outside aisle, up the center-side aisle again, across the back and down the other outside aisle. You have the length of the singing of the Gloria to complete the Sprinkling Rite. When finished, please empty your bowl of water and return it to the ledge by the steps (not to the font).

A few helpful hints for effective sprinkling:

When sprinkling, remember that it’s all in the wrist! A good tennis lob over the heads of the assembly is what you want. NEVER sprinkle in their faces. God’s grace is to be experienced falling gentle upon us from above… not hitting us in the face.

Have fun. Enjoy extending this blessing to your brothers and sisters in faith. Thank you!

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Streamer Bearers

Streamer Bearers are used infrequently at some special masses and will normally have a person to coordinate the Gathering and Sending procession at these masses.

MC’s should work with the coordinator to confirm each streamer bearer understands the procedures.

Gathering Procession • The procession at the start of mass may vary depending on the number of streamer bearers.

• A group of four streamer bearers will generally move down the center aisle before the cross bearer to lead the procession.

• The streamer bearers should stay about eight rows apart as they swing their streamer in a figure 8 pattern in front of them and move at a slow pace.

• Once they reach the altar, the steamer bearers continue down the side of the altar towards the credence tables in an alternating fashion.

• The first streamer will move to the ambo side, the second to the baptismal side, the third to the ambo side, and the forth streamer will go to the baptismal side.

• The Steamer bearer should then lean their streamers up in the corner against the wall near the doors to the back hallway.

Sending Procession • Streamer bearers should line up after communion near the credence tables and retrieve their streamers as the wait for the final blessing. (2 on each side)

• When the music starts for the Sending hymn, a streamer bears from each side will start moving along the altar while swinging their streamer in the figure 8 pattern. Once the first group is approaching the front of the altar, the second group of streamer bearers (one from each side) follows in the same manner.

• When they reach the front of the altar, they continue up the outside aisle on the side they are on. They do not move up the center aisle where the Presider and altar servers are exiting. The Sending procession is a faster pace then used for the Gathering procession. Streamer bearer should try to maintain good spacing and may have to shorten up their swing arch as people leave their seats and move into the aisles.

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Special Masses

This section contains a list of each of the special liturgies taking place throughout the church calendar year. Some dates will change, especially those liturgies based around the time of Easter. Notes about each mass will be added to this manual over time and will be used as a reference guide each year.

Special Liturgies

August: • Rite of Welcome & Acceptance • Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary (9am & 7:00pm)

October: • Feast of Francis Weekend • Confirmation • Anniversary Mass • Rite of Full Communion (Sat 5:30 & Sun 11:30)

November: • All Saints • All Souls • Memorial Garden Mass (9am) • Thanksgiving • Advent begins in late November or early December depending on the year

December: • Advent begins in late November or early December depending on the year • Rite of Welcome & Acceptance • First Reconciliation • Youth Reconciliation (Sat. Morning) • Parish Reconciliation (7pm) • Senior Reconciliation (11am) • Christmas Eve: 2:30 (church & gym) / 5:00 (church & gym) 7:00 pm / Midnight • Christmas Day: 9:30am / 11:30am

January: • Mary Mother of God: (9:00am & 7:00pm)

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Special Liturgies

February: • Rite of Welcome & Acceptance (9:30am) • Prayer Service ( 7:00am, 12:00pm, 7:00pm) Mass (9:00am & 5:30pm) • Rite of Sending (11:30am)

March: • Penitential Rite • Youth Reconciliation • Parish Reconciliation (7:00pm) • Senior Reconciliation (11:00am) • First Scrutiny (9:30am) • Second Scrutiny (9:30am) • Third Scrutiny (9:30am) • Palm Sunday

April: • Holy Thursday (7pm) • Good Friday (3pm) • Blessing of the Food (10am) • Easter Vigil (8pm) • Easter Sunday Sunrise / 7:30am / 9:30am (Church & Gym) 11:30am (Church & Gym) / 1:30pm

May: • First Eucharist

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Ash Wednesday

Ashes after Mass: One MC should stay after the mass and offer ashes to people who arrived after ashes were completed. This usually is necessary at the 5:30pm mass because of parishioners work schedule and traffic at that time. Let the ushers know you will be offering ashes after mass.

Handout for Ash Wednesday Thank you for agreeing to be an Ash Distributor on Ash Wednesday. Please arrive in plenty of time to stop by the Ministry Sign-in room (located to the left of the church doors as you are facing the doors to walk in) to sign in. There will be a sign in sheet with the ash distributor stations. Please put your name down on the station you prefer and this will help us to know if everyone has arrived. You will be provided with a wet wipe to clean your hands when you have finished distributing the ashes. Keep this at your seat for when you return from distributing.

During the mass/service: • When the Presider walks to the table where the ashes are located, please go immediately to line up similar to communion time. If you are distributing ashes on the ambo side of the church, you should stand on that side. If you are distributing ashes on the baptism side of the church, you should stand on the baptism side.

• The Presider will bless the ashes and start to mark the ministers of the ashes. Come forward to the Presider as you do for communion. After you have been marked you will pick up a bowl of ashes from the table, then go to your station.

• For ministers distributing ashes on the side wings, when you are finished with your side, if there is room, move to the front to assist.

• After distribution to the assembly is complete, return your bowl to the table and return to your seat.

Words to use: “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”

OR

“Repent, and believe in the gospel”

Again, thank you for your service to our community.

God bless!

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St Francis of Assisi Facilities Map

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Additional Information

The Welcome Center is located at the entrance to the administration offices. A member of the St. Francis staff is stationed at the information desk after each mass to answer questions people have about the parish.

There is a “Welcome to St. Francis” sign posted in the hallway by the Welcome Center. The “Events Room Schedule” sheet contains a listing of all the events and room locations scheduled at St. Francis for that day.

Name Tags: If someone needs a name tag, have them write their name and the ministry they serve in on paper and place it in the mail box labeled “name tags” in the Welcome Center.

The mass bulletin has a listing of contact information of our pastoral staff, ministry leaders, and stewardship opportunities.

For additional information about St. Francis of Assisi, direct people to the St. Francis website for information: http://www.stfrancisraleigh.org

Master of Ceremonies Updates:

A copy of the Master of Ceremonies manual is located in the Ministry Sign-In room in the drawer on the right side. As changes are made to the manual, updates will be sent to each of our MC’s in an email. The date located in the upper right hand corner of each section will reflect the current year. Please keep your manual updated as changes are made.

Master of Ceremonies Email:

The email address is: [email protected] Please use this email to communicate any comments, suggestions, or long term changes to the schedule.