Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
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Introductory Rites
Procession/Entrance Hymn—
Liturgy of the Word
Responsorial Psalm—
Gospel Acclamation—
Passion Acclamations—
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
Recessional Hymn—
Thursday of the Lord’s Supper
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Introductory Rites
Procession/Entrance Hymn—
(Presentation of the Oils)
Penitential Act/Kyrie—
Gloria—
Liturgy of the Word
Responsorial Psalm—
Gospel Acclamation—
Washing of the Feet—Song(s)
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 “Tantum ergo” verses upon reaching the tabernacle. (Verses sung in English)
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—Songs
Holy Communion—Songs
All Depart In Silence!
The Easter 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)--Sung
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—
Reading 6 (Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4) Psalm 19—
Reading 7 (Ezekiel 36:16-28) Psalm 42/43 or Psalm 51—
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—
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—
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—