Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

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Commemoration of the Lord's Entrance Sung "Hosanna" or another appropriate hymn--As the priest/deacon make their way to the place where the people are gathered.

Greeting Blessing of Palms Reading of Gospel

Opening Hymn--accompanying the procession into the church.

Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm—

Gospel Acclamation—

Passion Acclamations—

Liturgy of the

Preparation of the Gifts—

Holy, Holy, Holy ()—

Memorial Acclamation—

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Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)—

Communion Procession—

Concluding Rites Recessional Hymn (Optional)— The GIRM does not explicitly mention singing at the end of , therefore a sung hymn is always optional.

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Thursday of the Lord’s Supper

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Introductory Rites

Procession/Entrance Hymn—

(Presentation of the Oils)

Penitential Act/—

Gloria—

Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm—

Gospel Acclamation—

Washing of the Feet—

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Gifts—

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)—

Memorial Acclamation—

Great Amen—

Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)—

Communion Procession—

Transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament

“Pange Lingua” during the procession with “” verses upon reaching the tabernacle. (Verses sung in English)

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Friday of the Passion of the Lord

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Introductory Rites The priest and servers make a simple entrance in silence. They prostrate themselves before the altar for a moment of prayer then go to their places for the Opening Collect.

Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm—

Gospel Acclamation—

Passion Acclamations—

Adoration of the Holy Cross—

Holy Communion—

All Depart In Silence!

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The Vigil in the Holy Night

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First Part: The Solemn Beginning of the Vigil (Service of Light/Lucernarium)

Blessing of the Fire/Preparation of the Candle Procession The Easter Proclamation (Exsultet)

Second Part: The Liturgy of the Word

The order of the Liturgy of the Word is Reading/Psalm/Prayer

Reading 1 (Genesis 1:1-2:2)

Psalm 104 or Psalm 33—

Reading 2 (Genesis 22:1-18)

Psalm 16—

Reading 3 (Exodus 14:15-31; 15:20)

Exodus 15—

Reading 4 (Isaiah 54:5-14)

Psalm 30—

Reading 5 (Isaiah 55:1-11)

Isaiah 12—

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Reading 6 (Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4)

Psalm 19—

Reading 7 (Ezekiel 36:16-28)

Psalm 42/43 or —

Gloria—

Collect

Epistle (Romans 6:3-11)

Solemn Alleluia with Psalm 118—

Third Part: Baptismal Liturgy

Litany of Saints—

Sprinkling Rite—

Fourth Part: The Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Gifts—

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)—

Memorial Acclamation—

Great Amen—

Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)—

Communion Procession— Concluding Rites Solemn Blessing/Dismissal Recessional Hymn (Optional)— The GIRM does not explicitly mention singing at the end of Mass, therefore a sung hymn is always optional.

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Easter Sunday

At the Mass During the Day

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Introductory Rites

Procession/Entrance Hymn—

Penitential Act/Kyrie—

Gloria—

Liturgy of the Word

Responsorial Psalm—

Easter Sequence—

Gospel Acclamation—

**Following the homily is the blessing of the Baptismal Waters/Renewal of Baptismal Promises/Sprinkling of the People. An appropriate hymn is sung during the rite of sprinkling—

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Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Gifts—

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)—

Memorial Acclamation—

Great Amen—

Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)—

Communion Procession—

Concluding Rites

Solemn Blessing/Dismissal

Recessional Hymn (Optional)— The GIRM does not explicitly mention singing at the end of Mass, therefore a sung hymn is always optional.

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