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Holy Triduum

St. Michael The Archangel Parish

04JPK19 National Catholic Church Cedar Lake, Indiana

Holy Triduum - Page 2 Holy Triduum - Page 51 HOLY THURSDAY

Mass of the Lord's Supper

Opening Hymn: All Glory To Jesus verses 1 & 3

All glory to Jesus begotten of God The great I AM is He; Creator, sustainer but wonder of all, The Lamb of Calvary.

The King of all kings and the Lord of all lords, He reigns in glory now, Someday He is coming earth's kingdom to claim And ev'ry knee shall bow.

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ENTRANCE HYMN Galatians 6:14; Psalm 66:2 Page 67

V. May I never boast of anything but the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ! Through it, the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.

R. May God have pity on us and bless us; may He let His face shine upon us.

RECEPTION OF HOLY OILS

KYRIE and GLORIA See Service Music

READING I Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 126

R. Our blessing - cup is a communion

with the Blood of Christ.

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READING II 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 BLESSING OF EGGS VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL John 13:34

C: Let us pray. V. Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of Endless Glory!

Let Your blessing,  O Lord, come upon these eggs, that Your R. Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory! faithful people who thankfully partake of them, may find them healthful food in honor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who with the V. I give you a new commandment, says the Lord: love one another as I have loved you. Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns God, forever and ever. R. Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory!

R: Amen. GOSPEL John 13:1-15

Holy Spirit Hymn: Breathe On Me, Breath Of God GENERAL BLESSING Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life a new, That I may C: Let us pray. love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do.

Almighty and Everlasting God, Creator of all Breathe on me, Breath of God, Till I am wholly Thine, Until this things, we humbly ask You to bless  and sanctify  this Easter food which earthly part of me, Glows with Thy fire divine. we receive from your bounty, and grant that it be for the strengthening of body and soul. HOMILY We ask this in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, Who with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns God, forever and ever. MANDATUM

R: Amen. GENERAL INTERCESSIONS:

The celebrant now sprinkles and incenses the Paschal food. R. May our love abound!

C: The blessing of Almighty God, the Father, the Son  and Offertory Hymn: - Choir Selection the Holy Spirit descend upon these Easter Gifts and remain with us forever and ever. SANCTUS See Service Music

R: Amen. EUCHARISTIC PRAYER II Page 82

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AMEN See Service Music THE PASCHAL BLESSING OF FOOD COMMUNION RITE Page 95 BLESSING OF A LAMB

Pax Hymn: Peace Prayer vs. 1 & 6 Celebrant: Our help is in the name  of the Lord. Lord make me a means of Your peace. Where there's hatred grown, Response: Who made heaven and earth. let me sow Your love. Where there's injury Lord, let forgiveness be my sword. Lord make me a means of Your peace. C: The Lord be with you.

Lord, grant me to seek and to share: to forgive in Thee, You've R: And also with you. forgiven me; for to die in Thee is eternal life to me. Lord make me a means of Your peace. C: Let us pray. O God, Who by Your servant Moses did command Your people in AGNUS DEI See Service Music their deliverance from Egypt to kill a lamb in the symbol of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and did prescribe that its blood be used to mark their door-posts, Communion Hymn A: Do This In Remembrance Of Me bless  and sanctify  this flesh food which we are to receive, and grant

Lord we gather round Your table First to hear Your Holy Word; that being nourished we willingly perform all those duties which You do Then partake with one another Of the Eucharistic food. assign to us. [Do this in remembrance of Me.] We ask this through the resurrection of the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You forever and ever. Gather now O Sons of Adam Come and take the Sacred Bread. Now we join in celebration Of the words that Jesus said: R: Amen. [Do this in remembrance of Me.] BLESSING OF BREAD Jesus told the twelve apostles I will give you Living Bread. Take and eat this is My Body. Then He turned to them and said: C: Let us pray. [Do this in remembrance of Me.] Lord, Jesus Christ, bread of angels, true bread of everlasting life,

Drink this cup of your salvation Of My blood poured out for you. bless  this bread as You did bless the five loaves in the desert and grant Do for men of every nation What Your Lord has done for you. that Your faithful people who thankfully partake of it, may have health of [Do this in remembrance of Me.] soul and body.

At this table I will give you Food that none could give before. For You Who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Take of this and I can promise You will live forevermore. [Do this in remembrance of Me.] R: Amen.

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That You grant eternal rest Take our bread, we ask You: take our hearts, we love You. Take our lives, oh Father; we are Yours, we are Yours. to all the faithful departed, This we ask You, hear us O Lord. That you would accept Yours as we stand at the table You set; Yours as we eat the bread our our petitions, This we ask You, hear us O Lord. hearts can't forget. We are the sign of Your life with us yet, we are Yours, we are Yours. Take our bread …

Son of God, Hear us, O Lord. Your holy people standing washed in Your blood, Spirit filled yet hungry we await Your food. We are poor, but we've brought ourselves the Lamb of God, who takes away best we could; we are Yours, we are yours. Take our bread … the sins of the world, Forgive us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away Communion Hymn C: On This Day Of Sharing

the sins of the world, Hear us, O Lord. On this day of sharing Gladly do we come. To the Lord's own table,

Gathered here as one. Christ our brother, make us one in Thee, Lamb of God, who takes away One in hope eternal, One in charity. the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. See the table laden, With the bread and wine, Sign of Christ's own Christ hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. presence, Pledge of love divine! Christ our ...

Lord, have mercy. Christ have mercy; In the bread that's broken, In the wine that's poured, Be the name of Lord have mercy. Jesus Evermore adored! Christ our ...

May our will be pleasing To Thy Majesty; Keep our love most All stand and the celebrant continues: faithful, Lord, we ask of Thee. Christ our ...

Daily may we serve You; Worship You as God; Follow as You lead Blessed are You, God our Father. By Your great mercy we have been us in the way You trod. Christ our ... born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and to an inheritance, which cannot spoil, decay, or Praise be to the Father, Honor to the Son; To the Holy Spirit, be the fade away. We give You thanks, for the kingdom, the power, and the Glory One! Christ our … glory are Yours, now and forever. Post Communion Hymn: - Choir Selection Response: Amen. The Mass ends with the Prayer After Communion, the Concluding Rite is omitted. Intoning an appropriate Eucharistic Hymn, the celebrant carries the Blessed Sacrament

through the church to the repository, which has been suitably prepared.

At this point the Vespers of Holy Thursday are celebrated. Holy Triduum - Page 6 Holy Triduum - Page 47 STAND Celebrant Response

Through Your baptism and holy fasting Deliver us, O Lord. PROCESSIONAL HYMN TO THE ALTAR OF REPOSE Through Your Word and example Deliver us, O Lord.

Jesus, my Lord and Savior Through Your cross and passion Deliver us, O Lord. Through Your death and burial Deliver us, O Lord. Jesus, my Lord and Savior, here would I worship Thee, All that I Through Your resurrection and ascension Deliver us, O Lord. have I give Thee, for Thou didst die for me. Here in this Bread of Through the coming of the Holy Spirit Deliver us, O Lord. Heaven, here in this Host Divine. Thanksgiving praise and honor be In the day of judgment. Deliver us, O Lord. ev'ry moment Thine. All my vain pride I humble, all my poor soul I give unto my Lord and Savior, that with Him I may live. We sinners implore You, O God, Hear us O Lord.

Sing, now, my soul in gladness, with all the host above, Sing of That You spare us This we ask You, hear us O Lord. my dearest Jesus, sing of His precious love. In praise and adoration I That You pardon us This we ask You, hear us O Lord. would my soul uplift. And join in sweet communion, Receiving That You being us to true penance This we ask You, hear us O Lord. Heaven's gift. O Sacrament Most Holy, O Bread of Heav'n Divine, That You govern and protect come to my soul, so sinful, Come, cleanse this heart of mine. Your holy Church This we ask You, hear us O Lord.

KNEEL That you preserve all in Holy Orders in holy piety This we ask You, hear us O Lord. VESPERS OF HOLY THURSDAY That You grant peace and true concord to all Christians, This we ask You, hear us O Lord. Celebrant: Our Father Who art in heaven hallowed be Thy name, That You confirm and preserve us Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in in Your holy service, This we ask You, hear us O Lord. heaven. That You lift our minds to

Response: Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our heavenly desires This we ask You, hear us O Lord. trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against That You bless us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us all of our benefactors, This we ask You, hear us O Lord. from evil. Amen. That You hasten the coming of Your kingdom on earth, This we ask You, hear us, O Lord. Celebrant: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed That You grant eternal rest to the souls art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy of our departed parents, brothers, womb, Jesus. sisters, relatives, friends Response: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and benefactors, This we ask You, hear us O Lord. and at the hour of our death. Amen. Holy Triduum - Page 46 Holy Triduum - Page 7

Celebrant Response

Blessed Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us. PSALM 116 vs. 11-19 Holy Mary, Pray for us. Holy Mother of God, Pray for us. Antiphon: I will take in my hands the cup of salvation Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us. and call the Lord by name. Holy Angels and Archangels, Pray for us. Celebrant: I said in my alarm, "No one can be trusted!" Holy Orders of Blessed Spirits, Pray for us. Holy Patriarchs and Prophets, Pray for us. Response: How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? Holy Apostles and Evangelists, Pray for us. Holy Disciples of the Lord, Pray for us. Celebrant: I will raise the cup of salvation and call on the Holy Innocents, Pray for us. name of the Lord.

Holy Martyrs, Pray for us. Response: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence Holy Bishops and Confessors, Pray for us. of all His people. Holy Doctors and Fathers of the Church, Pray for us. Holy Priests and Levites, Pray for us. Celebrant: Too costly in the eyes of the Lord is the death Holy Monks and Hermits, Pray for us. of His faithful. Holy Virgins and Widows, Pray for us. Response: Lord, I am Your servant, Your servant, the child Be merciful to us Spare us, O Lord. of Your maidservant; You have loosed my bonds. Be merciful to us Hear us, O Lord. Celebrant: I will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name From all evil Deliver us, O Lord. of the Lord. From all sins Deliver us, O Lord. Response: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence From Your wrath Deliver us, O Lord. of all His people, From sudden and unexpected death Deliver us, O Lord.

From anger, hatred, and all evil Deliver us, O Lord. Celebrant: In the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, From lightning and tempest Deliver us, O Lord. O Jerusalem. Hallelujah! From the scourge of earthquake Deliver us, O Lord.

From plague, famine and war Deliver us, O Lord. Antiphon: I will take in my hands the cup of salvation From everlasting death Deliver us, O Lord. and call the Lord by name. From all misfortunes of body and soul Deliver us, O Lord. Through the mystery of Your Incarnation Deliver us, O Lord. Through Your coming and birth Deliver us, O Lord. Holy Triduum - Page 8 Holy Triduum - Page 45 PSALM 120 vs. 2-7 R. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your Antiphon: Among those who hated peace, I sought peace; presence; do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. but when I spoke of it, they were for war. C: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Celebrant: The Lord answered me when I called in my distress: R: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, Response: Lord, deliver me from lying lips, world without end. Amen. from treacherous tongues. C: May the light of Christ's holy Gospel illumine your way of life. Celebrant: What will the Lord inflict on you, Keep in deepest respect your holy Baptism, which united you with O treacherous tongue, and what more besides? Jesus Christ, made you a part of His Holy Church, and brought you Response: A warrior’s sharpened arrows and into the Communion of Saints. Observe the Commandments of God, fiery coals of brush wood! and when our Lord comes to us as the Bridegroom of His Church, may you meet Him together with all the Saints in the heavenly court, Celebrant: Alas, I was an alien in Meshech, and live for ever and ever. I lived near the tents of Kedar! R: Amen. Response: Too long did I live among those who hated peace. When I spoke of peace, they were for war.

Antiphon: Among those who hated peace, I sought peace; LITANY OF THE SAINTS

but when I spoke of it, they were for war. The celebrant and assistants kneel before the altar as the Litany is chanted or said.

PSALM 140 vs. 2-14 Celebrant Response

Antiphon: Deliver me, Lord, from the wicked;. Lord, have mercy. Christ have mercy; Preserve me from the violent. Lord have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Celebrant: Deliver me, Lord, from the wicked; preserve me from the violent, God the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us.

Response: From those who plan evil in their hearts, God the Son, who stir up conflicts every day, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.

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C: Do you renounce all pomp, lies, and hypocrisy? Celebrant: Who sharpen their tongues like serpents, R: I do renounce them. venom of asps upon their lips. Selah

C: Do you believe in God, the Father Almighty, Response: Keep me, Lord, from the clutches of the wicked; Creator of heaven and earth? preserve me from the violent, who plot to trip me up.

R: I do believe. Celebrant: The arrogant have set a trap for me; villains have spread a net, laid snares for me by the wayside. Selah C: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, His only-begotten Son, Response: I say to the Lord: You are my God; our Lord, Who was born and Who suffered for us? listen, Lord, to the words of my prayer. R: I do believe. Celebrant: My revered Lord, my strong helper, C: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, my helmet on the day of battle.

the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, Response: Lord, do not grant the desires of the wicked; the resurrection of the body and life everlasting? do not let their plots succeed. Selah R: I do believe. Celebrant: Around me they raise their proud heads; C: Now let us all pray to God together, may the mischief they threaten overwhelm them.

as our Lord Jesus Christ Response: May God rain burning coals upon them, taught us to pray: cast them into the grave never more to rise.

R: Our Father … but deliver us from evil. Celebrant: Slanderers will not survive on earth; C: And may almighty God, the Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Who evil will quickly entrap the violent.

regenerated us through the water and the Holy Spirit, and Who has Response: For I know the Lord will secure justice for the needy, redeemed us from sin, guard us with His grace to everlasting life in their rights for the poor. Jesus Christ. Celebrant: Then the just will give thanks to Your name; R: Amen. Response: the upright will dwell in Your presence. The celebrant now sprinkles the congregation with the newly blessed water as he says: Antiphon: Deliver me, Lord, from the wicked;. C: Sprinkle me, O Lord, with hyssop and I shall be purified; Preserve me from the violent. wash me and I shall be whiter than snow.

Holy Triduum - Page 10 Holy Triduum - Page 43 The celebrant will lower the Paschal Candle into the water three times singing STAND May the power of the Holy Spirit descend into the waters of this font MAGNIFICAT - Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary after the third time with the Paschal Candle lowered to the bottom he adds:

and make the whole substance of this water fruitful for regeneration. Antiphon: While they were at supper, Jesus took bread,

said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to His disciples.

Celebrant:  My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, THE BLESSING OF THE BAPTISMAL WATER

my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. Baptismal water is now blessed, the celebrant returns to the font

Response: From this day all generations will call me blessed: and follows the prescribed ritual. the Almighty has done great things for me, Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows and Holy is His name. My dear brother and sisters: In this most sacred night (time), we Celebrant: He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. recall the death and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ. In return for His great

Response: He has shown the strength of His arm, love, we keep watch. And, celebrating His glorious Resurrection, we are He has scattered the proud in their conceit. filled with joy that knows no end. As the Apostle Paul teaches, by our baptism we have been buried with Christ into death. As Christ has risen Celebrant: He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, from the dead, by our baptism we too are raised up to walk in newness of and has lifted up the lowly. life. We know that by baptism our old self has been crucified with Christ, Response: He has filled the hungry with good things, so that we may no longer be slaves to sin. Let us remember, then, that we and the rich He has sent away empty. have died to sin, and are to live for God, in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Now that we have completed our preparation during this Great and Celebrant: He has come to the help of His servant Israel Holy Lent, let us reaffirm the promises of our baptism, by which we once for He has remembered His promise of mercy, renounced all evil and turned our backs to that world which is the enemy of Response: the promise He made to our fathers, God, and promised to serve God faithfully in the Holy Catholic Church. to Abraham and His children for ever. Celebrant: And so I ask you: Do you renounce the evil one?

Antiphon: While they were at supper, Jesus took bread, Response: I do. said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to His disciples. C: Do you renounce all evil works?

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PSALM 51 verses 3-19 C. Like a deer that longs for running waters, so my soul longs for You, my God. Antiphon: Christ humbled Himself, becoming obedient to death.

R. My soul is thirsting for the Lord. Celebrant: Have mercy on me, God, in Your goodness; When shall I see Him face to face? (Psalm 42:1-2) in Your abundant compassion blot out my offense.

C. The Lord be with you. Response: Wash away all my guilt; from my sin cleanse me.

R. And also with you. Celebrant: For I know my offense; my sin is always before me.

Response: Against you alone have I sinned; C. Let us pray. Almighty, eternal God, look kindly on Your people I have done such evil in your sight who thirst for the water of regeneration. Satisfy that thirst of faith in the mystery of holy Baptism and with the Spirit of adoption. Celebrant: That You are just in Your sentence, We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord, Who blameless when You condemn.

lives and reigns with You in the unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, Response: True, I was born guilty, a sinner, for ever and ever. even as my mother conceived me. R. Amen. Celebrant: Still, You insist on sincerity of heart; C. The Lord be with you. in my inmost being teach me wisdom.

R. And also with you. Response: Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure;

C. Lift up your hearts. wash me, make me whiter than snow.

R. We lift them up to the Lord. Celebrant: Let me hear sounds of joy and gladness; let the bones You have crushed rejoice. C. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Response: Turn away Your face from my sins; blot out all my guilt. R. It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

Celebrant: A clean heart create for me, God; During the singing of prayers the celebrant will separate the water in the form renew in me a steadfast spirit. of a cross, touch the water with his hand, bless the water, and dividing the water sprinkles some toward the four quarters of the earth. Response: Do not drive me from Your presence, He will breathe over the water three times in the form of a cross. nor take from me Your Holy Spirit.

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Response: I will teach the wicked Your ways, The Fourth Exhortation that sinners may return to You. Celebrant: Let us pray.

Celebrant: Rescue me from death, God, my saving God, Cantor: Let us kneel. that my tongue may praise Your healing power. [Pause for private prayer and reflection.]

Response: Lord, open my lips; my mouth will proclaim Your praise. Response: Let us stand.

Celebrant: For You do not desire sacrifice; C. Almighty, eternal God, You desire that all nations of the world be a burnt offering You would not accept. united in One Church with Jesus Christ as her High Priest. May every Response: My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; nation manifest that which is most praiseworthy in service to You and Your God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart. Holy Church. We ask this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and Antiphon: Christ humbled Himself, becoming obedient to death. ever.

R. Amen. CONCLUDING PRAYER

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Lord, we ask You, to look upon the family of Your faithful

people, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ did not resist

betrayal into the hands of evil men, or the torments of the Cross, in order to show us the way to salvation. Grant us faith in Your infinite mercy, a love for truth, and the hope of eternal happiness. We ask this through the same Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Response: Amen.

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PSALM 22 vs. 2-32

Antiphon: They divide my garments among them; C. Almighty God, You revealed Yourself through the prophets, but most for my clothing they cast lots. completely in Jesus Christ, through Whom You have refashioned us (The Psalm may be said in unison or antiphonally during the Stripping of the Altar) for Yourself. As we journey through this life, may we never stray from the road that leads to You and may we always remain united to My God, my God, why have You abandoned me? You. We ask this through the same Jesus Christ, Who lives and Why so far from my call for help, from my cries of anguish? reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. My God, I call by day, but You do not answer; R. Amen. by night, but I have no relief.

Yet You are enthroned as the Holy One; You are the glory of Israel. The Third Exhortation

In You our ancestors trusted; they trusted and You rescued them. Celebrant: Let us pray. To You they cried out and they escaped; Cantor: Let us kneel. in You they trusted and were not disappointed. [Pause for private prayer and reflection.] But I am a worm, hardly human, scorned by everyone, Response: Let us stand. despised by the people.

C. Lord God, You are absolute power and eternal Light. With All who see me mock me; they curl their lips and jeer; unceasing direction and grace look upon Your Church, the means of they shake their heads at me: our salvation. May the whole world witness what you accomplish through Your Church, raising up the humble and making all things "You relied on the Lord--let Him deliver you; new. May all humanity come to know that all things return to Him if He loves you, let Him rescue you."

from Whom they have their beginning: Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who Yet You drew me forth from the womb, lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and made me safe at my mother's breast. ever.

R. Amen. Upon You I was thrust from the womb; since birth You are my God.

Do not stay far from me, for trouble is near, and there is no one to help.

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They open their mouths against me, lions that rend and roar. EXHORTATIONS Like water my life drains away; all my bones grow soft. - THE LITURGY OF THE WORD OF GOD

My heart has become like wax, it melts away within me. The Readings may be taken from those provided by the National Commission on As dry as a potsherd is my throat; my tongue sticks to my palate; Liturgy, The Exhortations, or from the approved Lectionary You lay me in the dust of death. The First Exhortation Many dogs surround me; a pack of evildoers closes in on me. Celebrant: Let us pray. So wasted are my hands and feet that I can count all my bones. Cantor: Let us kneel.

They stare at me and gloat; they divide my garments among them; [Pause for private prayer and reflection.]

for my clothing they cast lots. Response: Let us stand. But You, Lord, do not stay far off; my strength, come quickly to help me. C. Lord, our God, by the strength of Your will You called the world into existence, breathed life into all creatures and gave us the gifts of Deliver me from the sword, mind and heart to know and love You. As we follow the light of my forlorn life from the teeth of the dog. Christ, strengthen our wills against temptation and enlighten our Save me from the lion's mouth, minds so that we may come to know and love You more deeply. my poor life from the horns of wild bulls. We ask this through the same Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Then I will proclaim Your name to the assembly; in the community I will praise You: R. Amen.

"You who fear the Lord, give praise! All descendants of Jacob, The Second Exhortation give honor; show reverence, all descendants of Israel!

Celebrant: Let us pray. For God has not spurned or disdained the misery of this poor wretch, Cantor: Let us kneel. Did not turn away from me, but heard me when I cried out. [Pause for private prayer and reflection.] I will offer praise in the great assembly; Response: Let us stand. my vows I will fulfill before those who fear Him. Holy Triduum - Page 38 Holy Triduum - Page 15

The poor will eat their fill; those who seek the Lord will offer praise.

The deacon (priest) now fixes the five grains (nails) of incense May your hearts enjoy life forever!" into the cross as he continues: All the ends of the earth will worship and turn to the Lord; Therefore, heavenly Father, in memory of so great a mercy, accept the gift All the families of nations will bow low before You. of this incense which Your Holy Church brings before You at the hands of Your servants in the solemn offering of this gladsome light which For kingship belongs to the Lord, the ruler over the nations. represents for us our Lord Jesus Christ. All who sleep in the earth will bow low before God; By His holy and glorious wounds, may He guard and preserve us for You. All who have gone down into the dust will kneel in homage.

The deacon or celebrant now lights the Paschal Candle. And I will live for the Lord; my descendants will serve You. An acolyte then lights the other candles in the church from the paschal Candle.

The generation to come will be told of the Lord, And so, heavenly Father, we pray that this candle, consecrated in honor of that they may proclaim to a people yet unborn Your Name, may be a sign of the end of the darkness of sin. Receive its the deliverance You have brought. pleasing fragrance and mingle it with the lights of heaven. And on the day of our release from this world, may that Morning Star which never sets, Antiphon: They divide My garments among them; for My clothing they cast lots. Jesus Christ who came from the grave and shed His serene light upon humanity, find its flame still burning in our hearts. Then, may we with all

Your faithful people one day arrive in Your heavenly kingdom. We ask this Closing Hymn: O, My Jesus vs. 1/Ach Mój Jezu vs. 1 through Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. O, my Jesus, knelt in anguish On that night of pain and grief. Lo, an angel soothes Thy sorrow, Brings unto Thy soul relief. Come, my Jesus, R. Amen. Come, my Jesus, Come, my Jesus, hear my prayers. Grant me, Lord, Thy grief to share.

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anioł w smutku cieszy Zkąd był świat pocieszony. Przyjdź mój Jezu, przyjdź mój Jezu, Przyjdź mój Jezu pociesz mnie. Bo Cię kocham serdecznie.

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The Prostration C. The Lord be with you.

R. And also with you. The clergy and assistants lay prostrate before the Altar for a few moments of silent prayer. The congregation should kneel and make an Act of Contrition. C. Lift up your hearts.

R. We lift them up to the Lord. Opening Prayer Stand C. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

Part One - Liturgy of the Word of God Sit R. It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

Reading I Isaiah 52:13-59, 12 C. We do well always and everywhere with all the ardor of our hearts and minds, to proclaim the invisible almighty Father and His Responsorial Psalm Psalm 31 only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. For this is the paschal feast in which the true lamb was slain, whose blood hallowed the R: Father, I put My life in Your hands. door posts of the faithful. This is the night (time) in which You, O

God, brought our ancestors, the children of Israel, dry-shod Reading II Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Stand through the Red Sea in the flight from Egypt. This is the night (time) in which the light of the pillar of fire destroyed the darkness Verse Before The Gospel Philippians 2:8-9 of sin. This is the night (time) in which those who believe in V: Glory and praise, to You, O Lord Jesus Christ. Christ everywhere are restored in grace and united in holiness. This

R: Glory and praise, to You, O Lord Jesus Christ. is the night (time) in which Christ burst the bonds of death, triumphed over evil, and rose from the grave in victory. V: Christ became obedient for us even to death, dying on the cross.

Therefore God raised Him on high The deacon (or priest) now inscribes the letters Alpha and Omega and gave Him a name above all other names. on the candle and the numerals of the current year as he continues:

R: Glory and praise, to You, O Lord Jesus Christ. For Christ is yesterday and today, the beginning and the end. His are the Gospel John 18:1-19:42 times and the ages. To Him be glory and dominion forever.

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Part Two - General Intercessions PROCESSION The introduction to each prayer is said or sung in a preface tone. The The following is sung by the celebrant three times during the procession; Celebrant then says or sings: “Let us pray” to which the Celebrant, each time it is sung a semitone higher. Deacon or Cantor will respond: “Let us kneel” and all of the faithful will kneel for a moment in silence. After a brief pause the choir and people V. Behold the light of Christ! will respond: “Let us stand” and all rise and remain standing.

R. Thanks be to God! 1. For the Church

Let us pray for the Church throughout the world, that God, the

Almighty Father, may give it peace and unity, preserve and guide it, BLESSING OF THE PASCHAL CANDLE so that all nations may worship Him in peace and tranquility.

Celebrant: Let us pray. PASSOVER PROCLAMATION (Exultet) Cantor: Let us kneel. All are asked to remain standing during People: Let us stand. the singing of the Exultet.

It is the privilege of a deacon, if present, to chant the Exultet. Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, You have shown Your glory to all nations in Jesus Christ, Your Rejoice now, all you heavenly choirs of angels. Rejoice, all creation around Son. Guide the work of Your Church. Help it to persevere in God's throne, for this mighty King is victorious. Sound, O trumpet, tell of faith, proclaim Your Name, and bring salvation to all people. our salvation. Rejoice too, O earth, you are made brilliant by such We ask this through Christ, our Lord. splendor. Rejoice, for you have been illumined. Darkness everywhere has People: Amen. been overcome by the brightness of this everlasting King. Rejoice, O holy Church! You are made radiant by so great a Light. Let this place ring out with rejoicing, with the song of all these people gathered here. And you, 2. For the Clergy and Laity of the Church my dearest friends, who are standing here near the brightness of this Sacred Let us pray for Prime Bishop, (name); for our Diocesan Bishop, Light, join with me in prayer to our almighty God. Let us ask that He show (name); for our Pastor, Father (name); for all bishops, priests and us mercy; so that, by the outpouring of His celestial brightness, He may deacons; for all who have a special ministry in the Church; for the awaken in us a longing for eternal light. We ask this through Jesus Christ people of God, as well as those preparing for baptism. His Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with Him in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Celebrant: Let us pray.

R. Amen. Cantor: Let us kneel.

People: Let us stand.

Holy Triduum - Page 18 Holy Triduum - Page 35 Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, HOLY SATURDAY Your Spirit guides the Church and makes it holy. Strengthen and uphold our bishops - successors to Your Apostles – priests Historical Note: In accord with ancient tradition, this night is and deacons, as well as all other leaders of the Church. Keep one vigil for the Lord (Exodus 12:42). The Gospel of Luke (12:35) them in health and safety for the good of the Church, and help is a reminder to the faithful to have their lamps burning ready, to be like men and women awaiting their master's return, so that each of us to faithfully do the work to which You have called when he arrives he will find them wide awake and will see them at us. his table. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.

People: Amen. THE CEREMONY OF NEW LIGHT

Celebrant: The Lord be with you.

3. For the Unity of Christians Response: And also with you.

Let us pray for all our brothers and sisters who share faith in Jesus Christ, that God may gather and unite all those who seek the truth C. Let us pray. Lord our God, Almighty Father, Eternal Brightness; with sincerity. You are the Creator of all light. Bless this fire  and this light.

Grant that, inflamed and enlightened by the fire of Your light, Celebrant: Let us pray. we may see You in eternity.

Cantor: Let us kneel. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

People: Let us stand. R. Amen.

Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, BLESSING OF CHARCOAL AND INCENSE Source of our unity, look with favor on all those who follow Jesus, Your Son. Through baptism we are all consecrated to C. From the rising of the sun, even to its setting, You. Help us to become one in the fullness of faith and in the My name is great among the nations. (Malachi 1:11) fellowship of love. R. Let my prayer come like incense before You; We ask this through Christ, our Lord. the lifting up of my hands, like the evening sacrifice. People: Amen. C. Let us pray. Lord our God, bless this incense and enkindle in us the light of Your truth, so that in its rays we may recognize 4. For those who do not believe in Christ You. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Let us pray for those who do not believe in Christ, that the light of R. Amen. the Holy Spirit may show them the way to salvation.

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Celebrant: Let us pray.

Other prayers or litanies may be included at this point in the Service. Cantor: Let us kneel.

The Service then concludes with the following Gospel Proclamation. People: Let us stand.

STAND Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God,

You desire that all should be saved. Enable those who do not believe in Jesus Christ to accept Him as their Lord and Savior. Gospel Luke 23:47-56 Help them grasp the mystery of the Incarnation, so that they may come to know, love and serve Him and thus become faithful witnesses of His Gospel. This concludes the Good Friday Liturgy. We ask this in His Holy Name.

The faithful are encouraged to continue adoration before People: Amen. the Blessed Sacrament in the Repository for a period of time following the Liturgy.

5. For those who do not believe in God All should be silent when leaving the Church. Let us pray for those who do not believe in God. May they receive the gift of faith that they may come to believe in One God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Cantor: Let us kneel.

People: Let us stand.

Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, You created humanity in Your own image and likeness. Grant grace to those who do not believe in You, so that all might come to acknowledge You as the one true God and Father of us all. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.

People: Amen.

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Let us pray for those who serve in public office, that God may guide THE STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR their minds and hearts to govern justly and honestly. Upon local custom the stripping of the altar is done in silence. Celebrant: Let us pray.

Cantor: Let us kneel.

People: Let us stand. The Symbolic Entombment

Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, The celebrant unveils the symbolic tomb. watch over those in public office, so that they may fulfill their The symbolic tomb and the Repository are then sprinkled duties in accordance with Your divine commandments and with holy water and incensed. The congregation then stands and sings three (3) times: principles. May all their deliberations and actions be for the benefit of those whom they serve. Lord, for us Your wounds were suffered. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. O Christ Jesus, have mercy on us. People: Amen. C: Lord, hear our prayer.

7. For those in need R: And let our cry come to You.

Let us pray that God may heal the sick, comfort the dying, give C: The Lord be with you. safety to travelers, free those unjustly deprived of liberty, and help R: And also with you. those who suffer because of poverty, falsehood, hunger and disease.

Celebrant: Let us pray. C: Let us pray. Lord Jesus, Lamb of God, Cantor: Let us kneel. You died on the cross because of Your love for us. In completing People: Let us stand. this great sacrifice, You accepted the will of Your eternal Father by

commending Your Spirit into His hands and then bowing Your head Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, and dying. Have mercy on us and forgive our sins for which we are our Merciful Father, give strength to the weary and new truly sorry. Through the merits of Your most sacred suffering and courage to those who have lost heart. Hear the prayers of all bitter death revive in our souls an unwavering faith, so that we may who call upon You in any trouble that they may have the joy enjoy everlasting glory with You, Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns of receiving Your grace in their need. May we become with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. instruments of Your love and mercy in this world. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. R: Amen.

People: Amen.

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Celebrant: Restore my joy in Your salvation; sustain in me a willing spirit. Part Three - Veneration of the Cross

Response: I will teach the wicked Your ways, The celebrant goes to the center of the altar. Facing the congregation, he that sinners may return to You. unveils the left arm of the crucifix, then the right arm and finally the entire crucifix. During each of the unveilings, he sings the antiphon and Celebrant: Rescue me from death, God, my saving God, each time the congregation kneels and sings the response. that my tongue may praise Your healing power.

Response: Lord, open my lips; my mouth will proclaim Your praise. Celebrant: Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the Savior of the world.

Celebrant: For You do not desire sacrifice; Response: Come, let us worship Him. a burnt offering You would not accept.

Response: My sacrifice, God, is a broken spirit; Now the celebrant will carry the Cross to the place of adoration. He will God, do not spurn a broken, humbled heart. remove his footwear and venerate the cross three times. This is then repeated by the assistants and congregation. Antiphon: Christ humbled Himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:8)

CONCLUDING PRAYER

Celebrant: Let us pray. Lord, we ask You, to look upon the family of Your faithful people, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ did not resist betrayal into the hands of evil men, or the torments of the Cross, in order to show us the way to salvation. Grant us faith in Your infinite mercy, a love for truth, and the hope of eternal happiness. We ask this through the same Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Response: Amen.

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People, my people, how have I betrayed you? Antiphon: Christ humbled Himself, becoming obedient to death, How have I grieved you, how could I have failed you? even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:8) For I had saved you from the might of Pharoah, But now you lead me to the Cross to suffer. Celebrant: Have mercy on me, God, in Your goodness; in Your abundant compassion blot out my offense. Celebrant: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us! Response: Wash away all my guilt; from my sin cleanse me.

Celebrant: For I know my offense; my sin is always before me. People, my people, how have I betrayed you? How have I grieved you, how could I have failed you? Response: Against you alone have I sinned; For I had raised you over every nation, I have done such evil in your sight Now you would have me bear shame and crucifixion. Celebrant: That You are just in Your sentence, Celebrant: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal One, blameless when You condemn. have mercy on us! Response: True, I was born guilty, a sinner, People, my people, how have I betrayed you? even as my mother conceived me. How have I grieved you, how could I have failed you? For I had caused the rock to give saving water, Celebrant: Still, You insist on sincerity of heart; in my inmost being teach me wisdom. Now you would pierce my side, draining blood and water. Response: Cleanse me with hyssop, that I may be pure; Celebrant: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal One, wash me, make me whiter than snow. have mercy on us! Celebrant: Let me hear sounds of joy and gladness; People, my people, how have I betrayed you? let the bones You have crushed rejoice. How have I grieved you, how could I have failed you? For I had raised you by My awesome power, Response: Turn away Your face from my sins; blot out all my guilt. But you would have Me nailed to the Cross this hour. Celebrant: A clean heart create for me, God; Celebrant: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal One, renew in me a steadfast spirit.

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MAGNIFICAT - Canticle of the Blessed Virgin Mary Part Four - Liturgy of the Presanctified

Antiphon: When Jesus had taken the wine, He said, “It is finished.” After the congregation has completed Venerating the Cross, the celebrant And bowing His head, He handed over the spirit. and assistants prepare the altar for the Liturgy of the Presanctified. The Blessed Sacrament is brought to the Altar. (John 19:30)

Hymn during Procession: Celebrant:  My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, Celebrant: Lord, for us Your wounds were suffered. my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. Response: O Christ Jesus, have mercy on us. (sung three times) Response: From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, Celebrant: Lord, receive us who bow before You in contrition and and Holy is His name. humility; and grant that this sacrifice be so offered in Your sight as to be pleasing to You, Lord God. Celebrant: He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. Pray, my brothers and sisters, that our sacrifice may be Response: He has shown the strength of His arm, acceptable to God, the almighty Father. He has scattered the proud in their conceit. Response: May the Lord accept this sacrifice from your hands, for Celebrant: He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the benefit and has lifted up the lowly. of His Holy Church.

Response: He has filled the hungry with good things, Celebrant: Amen. and the rich He has sent away empty. Celebrant: Let us pray with confidence to the Father in the Celebrant: He has come to the help of His servant Israel words our Savior gave us:

for He has remembered His promise of mercy, All: Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name;

Response: the promise He made to our fathers, Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. to Abraham and His children for ever. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those Antiphon: When Jesus had taken the wine, He said, “It is finished.” who trespass against us. And bowing His head, He handed over the spirit. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

(John 19:30)

Holy Triduum - Page 24 Holy Triduum - Page 29 Celebrant: Deliver us, Lord, from every evil and grant us peace in our Response: Lord, do not grant the desires of the wicked; day In Your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all do not let their plots succeed. Selah anxiety. Celebrant: Around me they raise their proud heads; Holding the Sacred Host, the celebrant says: may the mischief they threaten overwhelm them.

Celebrant: I will take the Bread of Heaven Response: May God rain burning coals upon them, and call upon the name of the Lord cast them into the grave never more to rise.

Together the celebrant and people say only once: Celebrant: Slanderers will not survive on earth;

All: Lord, I am not worthy to receive You, but only evil will quickly entrap the violent. say the word and I shall be healed. Response: For I know the Lord will secure justice for the needy, their rights for the poor. The celebrant, holding the Sacred Host above the ciborium, says: Celebrant: Then the just will give thanks to Your name; Celebrant: The Gifts of God for the people of God. Take this in remembrance that Christ died for you Response: the upright will dwell in Your presence.

and feed on Him with thanksgiving. Antiphon: And at three o’clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi lema sabachthani?” which is translated, Communion Hymn - O Lord, I Am Not Worthy “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Mark 15:34a) O Lord, I am not worthy That thou should’st come to me, But speak the words of comfort, My spirit healed shall be.

Oh, come, all you who labor In sorrow and in pain, Come, eat this Bread from heaven; Thy peace and strength regain.

O Jesus, we adore Thee, Our Victim and our Priest, Whose precious Blood and Body Become our Sacred Feast.

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until three in the afternoon. (Matthew 27:45)

A procession will bring the Blessed Sacrament to the Repository.

The following hymn is sung by all during the procession.

PSALM 140 vs. 2-14

Antiphon: And at three o’clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, “Eloi, Eloi lema sabachthani?” which is translated, Lamb of God so wont to suffer. “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Thou didst bear Thy heavy cross in anguish. (Mark 15:34a) For the sins in which all men would languish.

Celebrant: Deliver me, Lord, from the wicked; Weep O man in your sad station, preserve me from the violent, Lo, the price of your salvation. Jesus, Jesus, on the Cross Thou bearest Response: From those who plan evil in their hearts, All the grief of sinful man, Thou sharest. who stir up conflicts every day,

Celebrant: Who sharpen their tongues like serpents, The Blessed Sacrament is enthroned at the Repository. venom of asps upon their lips. Selah The Vespers of Good Friday are conducted at this point. Response: Keep me, Lord, from the clutches of the wicked; preserve me from the violent, who plot to trip me up.

Celebrant: The arrogant have set a trap for me; villains have spread a net, laid snares for me by the wayside. Selah

Response: I say to the Lord: You are my God; listen, Lord, to the words of my prayer.

Celebrant: My revered Lord, my strong helper, my helmet on the day of battle.

Holy Triduum - Page 26 Holy Triduum - Page 27 KNEEL Celebrant: Too costly in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His faithful.

VESPERS OF GOOD FRIDAY Response: Lord, I am Your servant, Your servant, the child of Your maidservant; You have loosed my bonds. Celebrant: Our Father Who art in heaven hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Celebrant: I will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name heaven. of the Lord.

Response: Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our Response: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against of all His people. us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Celebrant: In the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, Celebrant: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed O Jerusalem. Hallelujah! art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Antiphon: It was nine o’clock in the morning

Response: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now when they crucified Him. (Mark 15:25)

and at the hour of our death. Amen. PSALM 120 vs. 2-7

PSALM 116 vs. 11-19 Antiphon: From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. (Matthew 27:45) Antiphon: It was nine o’clock in the morning Celebrant: The Lord answered me when I called in my distress: when they crucified Him. (Mark 15:25) Response: Lord, deliver me from lying lips, Celebrant: I said in my alarm, "No one can be trusted!" from treacherous tongues.

Response: How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me? Celebrant: What will the Lord inflict on you,

O treacherous tongue, and what more besides? Celebrant: I will raise the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. Response: A warrior’s sharpened arrows and fiery coals of brush wood! Response: I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all His people. Celebrant: Alas, I was an alien in Meshech, I lived near the tents of Kedar!