A Short Prayer Book

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A Short Prayer BookDaily Prayer,

the Rite of Reconciliation,and the Eucharistic Liturgies

of the Primitive CatholicBook of Common Prayer



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DailyPrayer



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Morning Prayer

STAND

Officiant O Lord, open our lips. Assembly And we will declare your praise.

Assistant Each day is a gift of your grace. Assembly Your mercies are new every morning.

Assistant Guide our steps by the light of the Word. Assembly Shield us from harm and keep us from evil.

Officiant Glory to the Father,and to the Son,and to the Holy Spirit;

Assembly As it was in the beginning,is now,and will be forever.Amen.

A Canticle (pages 9-16) is sung or recited, or a song may be sung.

SIT

A psalm is sung or recited.

A brief reading from Scripture may be proclaimed.STAND

The Intercessory Proper is offered. After the second portion of the Intercessory Proper, the assemblymay share their own prayer requests.

The Intercessory Proper concludes with the Lord’s Prayer.

Assembly Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name.Let your kingdom come.

Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.Forgive our sinsas we forgive those who sin against us.Don’t let us yield to temptation,but deliver us from the evil one.Amen.

The officiant offers a closing prayer.

The officiant dismisses the people.

Officiant May the Lord bless us,protect us from all evil,and bring us to life everlasting.

Assembly Amen.



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A Service of the Word

The following portion of the Divine Office is not celebrated when the Divine Liturgy of the Mass isoffered.

STAND

Officiant O God, come to our assistance. Assembly O Lord, make haste to help us.

Assistant Your word is a lamp to my feet; Assembly And a light to my path.

Assistant The unfolding of your words gives light; Assembly It imparts understanding to the simple.

Officiant Glory to the Father,

and to the Son,and to the Holy Spirit;



SIT

The appointed reading or readings are proclaimed.

After the reading or readings have been proclaimed, a homily or reflection may be offered.

STAND

Assistant Beloved,let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

KNEEL or BOW DEEPLY

Silence is kept for a time of self-examination and reflection.

Assembly Gracious God,have mercy on us.In your compassion forgive us our sins,known and unknown,things done and left undone,and uphold us by your gracious Spiritthat we may live and serve you in newness of life,

to the honor and glory of your name;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.



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The officiant then says:

Officiant May God be gracious to us and bless us,forgiving our sins,and bringing us to everlasting life.

Assembly Amen.

STAND The officiant invites the assembly to intercede for the needs of the Church and the world with these,or similar words.

Officiant Brothers and sisters,secure in the boundless love of the Lordwho forgives our sins and answers our prayers,let us pray for the needs of the Church and the world.

A litany or extemporaneous form of intercessory prayer may be used at the discretion of the officiant.

The offering of the intercessions is the prerogative of the assisting minister, but may be delegated tomembers of the assembly or a lector. The officiant concludes the intercessions by inviting theassembly to join together in offering the Lord’s Prayer with these (or similar) words:

Officiant With confidence in the Lord,let us commend ourselves,one another,and our entire life to Christ our God,uniting all of our prayers and petitions

with the perfect prayer our Savior has taught us. Assembly Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name.Let your kingdom come.Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.Forgive our sinsas we forgive those who sin against us.Don’t let us yield to temptation,

but deliver us from the evil one.Amen.

The officiant then dismissed the assembly.

Officiant Beloved,we have heard the holy word of God,confessed our sins,and offered up our prayers to God.

Let us now go forth now from this place

in the name of the Father,and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit.

Assembly Amen.



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Evening Prayer

STAND

Officiant O God, come to our assistance. Assembly O Lord, make haste to help us.

Assistant Stay with us Lord, for it is evening. Assembly The day you have given us is now past.

Assistant Let your light scatter the darkness. Assembly Let is shine in our hearts and lives.

Officiant Glory to the Father,and to the Son,and to the Holy Spirit;



SIT

A psalm is sung or recited.

A brief reading from Scripture may be proclaimed.

STAND

The Intercessory Proper is offered. After the second portion of the Intercessory Proper, the assemblymay share their own prayer requests.

The Intercessory Proper concludes with the Lord’s Prayer.

Assembly Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name.Let your kingdom come.

Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.Forgive our sinsas we forgive those who sin against us.Don’t let us yield to temptation,but deliver us from the evil one.Amen.

The officiant offers a closing prayer.

The officiant dismisses the assembly.

Officiant May the Lord bless us and protect us.May the Lord smile on us and be gracious to us.May the Lord show us his favor and give us his peace.

Assembly Amen.



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Seasonal Canticles

TRINITY SUNDAYTe Deum laudamus

Assembly Glory to our Triune God, now and forever. Amen! Cantor We praise you, O God,

we acclaim you as the Lord;all creation worships you,the Father everlasting.

Assembly Glory to our Triune God, now and forever. Amen!

Cantor To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.


Cantor The glorious company of apostles praise you.The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you:Father, of majesty unbounded,

your true and only Son, worthy of all praise,the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.


Cantor You, Christ, are the King of glory,the eternal Son of the Father.When you took our flesh to set us freeyou humbly chose the Virgin's womb.


Cantor You overcame the sting of deathand opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.You are seated at God's right hand in glory.We believe that you will come and be our judge.


Cantor Come then, Lord, and help your people,bought with the price of your own blood,and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting.




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ADVENTBenedictus es, Domine

Cantor Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers; Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

Cantor Glory to you for the radiance of your Holy Name; Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

Cantor Glory to you in the splendor of your temple; Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

Cantor Glory to you on the throne of your majesty; Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

Cantor Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim; Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

Cantor Glory to you, beholding the depths; Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

Cantor Glory to you in the high vault of heaven; Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

Cantor Glory to you, O God the Father Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

Cantor Glory to you, O God the Son Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

Cantor Glory to you, O God the Spirit Assembly You are worthy of praise, glory to you!

ALTERNATIVE FOR WEEKDAYS OF ADVENT, LENT,AND ORDINARY TIMETrisagion

This anthem is sung three times.Cantor Holy God,

Holy and Mighty,Holy Immortal One:

Assembly Have mercy upon us.



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CHRISTMASBenedictus Dominus Deus

Assembly Blessed are you, O Christ,Son of the Living God!

Cantor Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;He has come to his people and set them free.He has raised up for us a mighty Savior,Born of the house of his servant David.


Cantor Through his holy prophets he promised of oldThat he would save us from our enemies,

From the hands of all who hate us.He promised to show mercy to our fathersAnd to remember his holy Covenant.


Cantor This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:To set us free from the hands of our enemies,Free to worship him without fear,Holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.


Cantor You, my child,shall be called the prophet of the Most High,For you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,To give his people knowledge of salvationBy the forgiveness of their sins.

Assembly Blessed are you, O Christ,

Son of the Living God!

Cantor In the tender compassion of our GodThe dawn from on high shall break upon us,to shine on those who dwell in darknessand the shadow of death,And to guide our feet into the way of peace.




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LENT Kyrie Pantokrator

Cantor O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven,God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,and of all their righteous offspring:You made the heavens and the earth,with all their vast array.

Assembly Lord, have mercy or Kyrie eleison

Cantor All things quake with fear at your presence;they tremble because of your power.But your merciful promise is beyond all measure;it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.


Cantor O Lord, you are full of compassion,long suffering, and abounding in mercy.You hold back your hand;you do not punish as we deserve.


Cantor In your great goodness, Lord,you have promised forgiveness to sinners,that they may repent of their sin and be saved.


Cantor And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart,and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned,and I know my wickedness only too well.


Cantor Therefore I make this prayer to you:Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.

Do not let me perish in my sin,nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.


Cantor For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent,and in me you will show forth your goodness.Unworthy as I am, you will save me,in accordance with your great mercy,and I will praise you ceaselessly, all the days of my life.




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PASCHA Pascha Nostrum

Assembly This is the feast of victory for our God!Alleluia!

Cantor Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us;therefore let us keep the feast,Not with the old leaven,the leaven of malice and evil,but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.


Cantor Christ being raised from the dead will never die again;

death no longer has dominion over him.The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all;but the life he lives, he lives to God.So also consider yourselves dead to sin,and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord.


Cantor Christ has been raised from the dead,the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.For since by a man came death,by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.For as in Adam all die,so also in Christ shall all be made alive.


ALTERNATIVE FOR WEEKDAYS OF PASCHAByzantine Paschal Troparion

This anthem is sung three times.

Cantor Christ is risen from the dead,

Assembly Alleluia!

Cantor Trampling down death by death,

Assembly Alleluia!

Cantor And on those in the tombs bestowing life.

Assembly Alleluia!



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AFTER EVENING PRAYER ONASCENSION THURSDAY THROUGH PENTECOST

CHRISTIAN INITIATION IN ORDINARY TIME

ORDINATION IN ORDINARY TIMECaelestis Rex

Assembly Come, Holy Spirit,fill the hearts of your faithful people,and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Cantor O Heavenly King,Comforter,Holy Spirit of truth:

you are present in all placesand you fill all things.


Cantor Treasury of every good gift,and Giver of Life,come and dwell within us,

cleanse us from all stain,and save our souls,O Good and Gracious One.




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ORDINARY TIMEVenite

Assembly Come, worship the Lord,for we are his people;

the flock that he shepherds. Alleluia! Cantor Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;

let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

Assembly Come, worship the Lord,for we are his people;the flock that he shepherds. Alleluia!

Cantor For the Lord is a great God,and a great King above all gods.In his hand are the depths of the earth;the heights of the mountains are his also.The sea is his, for he made it,and his hands formed the dry land.


Cantor Oh come, let us worship and bow down;let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!For he is our God,and we are the people of his pasture,and the sheep of his hand.


Cantor Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;tremble before him, all the earth!For he comes, he comes to judge the earth.He will judge the world in righteousness,and the peoples in his truth.




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FEASTS OF MARY Magnificat

Assembly You have done great things for me, O God,and holy is your name.

Cantor My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,my spirit rejoices in God my Saviorfor he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.From this day all generations will call me blessed:the Almighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.


Cantor He has mercy on those who fear himin every generation.He has shown the strength of his arm.He has scattered the proud in their conceit.He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,and has lifted up the lowly.He has filled the hungry with good things,and the rich he has sent away empty.

Assembly You have done great things for me, O God,

and holy is your name.Cantor He has come to the help of his servant Israel

for he has remembered his promise of mercy,the promise he made to our fathers,to Abraham and his children forever.




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FEASTS OF THE SAINTS Ecce, Deus

Assembly Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy,for the great one in the midst of you

is the Holy One of Israel.Cantor Surely, it is God who saves me;

I will trust in him and not be afraid.For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense,and he will be my Savior.

Assembly Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy,for the great one in the midst of youis the Holy One of Israel.

Cantor Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicingfrom the springs of salvation.And on that day you shall say,Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name;


Cantor Make his deeds known among the peoples;see that they remember that his Name is exalted.

Sing praises of the Lord, for he has done great things,and this is known in all the world.




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Rite ofReconciliation



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Rite of ReconciliationReconciliation is available for all who desire it. It is not restricted to times of sickness. Confessionsmay be heard anytime and anywhere.

The content of a confession is not normally a matter of subsequent discussion. The secrecy of a

confession is morally absolute for the confessor, and must under no circumstances be broken.

WELCOME

Priest In the name of the Father,and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit.

Penitent Amen.

Priest Have mercy on me, O God, in your loving-kindness.

Penitent In your great compassion blot out my offenses.

Priest Wash me through and through from my wickedness.

Penitent Cleanse me from my sin.

Priest For I know my transgressions only too well.

Penitent My sin is ever before me.

CONFESSION OF SIN

The penitent may take a few quiet moments to prepare, after which the rite continues:

Penitent Father _____,

pray for me to God,

for I am a sinner.

The priest offers a prayer for the penitent as he is led. The priest then says:

Priest In the presence of Christ,

and of me, his priest,

confess your sins to Almighty God,

our Creator and our Redeemer,for he is full of kindness and compassion

to those who repent and return to him..

Penitent Holy God,

heavenly Father,

you formed me from dust in your image and likeness,

and redeemed me from sin and death

by the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ.

Through the water of baptism you clothed me with the shining garment of his righteousness,

and established me as a child in your kingdom.

But I have squandered the inheritance of your saints,

and have wandered far in a land that is waste.



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Today I come to this place

to confess to you and to your Church

the sins which most deeply grieve me

and impair my relationship with God

and with my brothers and sisters...

The penitent now confesses his or her particular sins.

When the penitent has concluded, he or she concludes their confession, saying:

Penitent I today forsake these sins,

and all the sins I cannot now remember,

and I turn to you in sorrow and repentance.

Receive me again into the arms of your mercy,

and restore me to the blessed company

of your faithful people;

through him in whom you have redeemed the world, yourSon our Savior Jesus Christ.

The priest offers words of counsel and peace, and may engage the penitent in discussions aimed at furthering their spiritual life.

RECOMMITMENT TO A CHRISTIAN LIFE

The priest then continues:

Priest Do you today renew your commitment

to follow Jesus Christ?Penitent By God’s grace, I do. Priest Do you today desire to do what is necessary

to make peace with God,

with yourself,

and with those you have hurt or offended by your sins?

Penitent By God’s grace, I do. Priest Do you today forgive all those

who have sinned against you?

Penitent By God’s grace, I do.

Priest May the almighty and merciful God

receive your confession of sorrow and of faith,

strengthen you in all goodness,

and by the power of the Holy Spirit

preserve you unto everlasting life. Penitent Amen.



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ABSOLUTION

The priest then lays a hand upon the penitent's head (or extends a hand over the penitent), and pronounces one of the following forms of absolution.

Priest May our Lord Jesus Christ,

who offered himself to be sacrificed for us to the Father,and who conferred power on his Church to forgive sins,

absolve you through my ministry

by the grace of the Holy Spirit,

and restore you in the perfect peace of the Church.

Penitent Amen.

or:

Priest May our Lord Jesus Christ,

who has left power to his Churchto absolve sinners who truly repent and believe in him,forgive all your sins in his infinite mercy.By his authority committed to me,I absolve you from all your sins:In the Name of the Father,and of the Son,and of the Holy Spirit.

Penitent Amen.

SENDING

The priest concludes the rite with these (or similar) words.

Priest Go forth now in peace,for the Lord has put away all your sins;and in your kindness please pray for me,for like you,I too am a sinner.



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EucharisticLiturgies



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The Divine Liturgy of the Mass

GATHERING

STAND

Priest

May the love of God the Father,the grace of the only-begotten Son,and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit be with you.

Assembly And also with you.

One of the following Canticles (or an appropriate song) is sung or recited.

Gloria in excelsisSolemnities, Sundays of Pascha, Feast Days

Assembly Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to his people on earth. Cantor Lord God, heavenly King,

almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.

Assembly Glory to God in the highest,and peace to his people on earth.

Cantor Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,you take away the sin of the world:have mercy on us;you are seated at the right hand of the Father:receive our prayer.


Cantor For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father.Amen.




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MonogenesSundays of Ordinary Time, Commemorations, and Memorials

Cantor O only-begotten Son and deathless Word of God,for our salvation you were incarnate in Mary’s womb,becoming man without the loss of your divinity:

Assembly Save us who cry out to you!

Cantor You were crucified, O God,trampling down death by death.You are one of the Holy Trinity,glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit:


Trisagion

Weekdays of Advent, Lent, and Ordinary TimeThis anthem is sung three times.

Cantor Holy God,Holy and Mighty,Holy Immortal One:


KyrieWeekdays of Advent, Lent, and Ordinary Time

Cantor Kyrie, eleison! Assembly Lord, have mercy!

Cantor Christe, eleison! Assembly Lord, have mercy!


Christos AnestiWeekdays of Pascha


Cantor Christ is risen from the dead! Assembly Alleluia!

Cantor Trampling down death by death! Assembly Alleluia!

Cantor And on those in the tombs bestowing life! Assembly Alleluia!

After the Canticle, the priest calls the assembly to prayer.

Priest Let us pray.

After a pause for silent prayer, the priest offers the Prayer of the Day.

Assembly Amen.



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WORD

SIT

The appointed reading is proclaimed, the lector first saying:

Lector A reading from…

The reading concludes:

Lector This is the Word of the Lord. Assembly Thanks be to God.

Silence is kept after the reading for a time of reflection.

At times, additional readings and psalms may be appointed before the Gospel.

STAND

A psalm, together with one of the following refrains, is sung or recited. The refrain “Alleluia” isalways sung, even if the psalm is recited.

Ordinary: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Lent: Return to the Lord your Godfor he is gracious and merciful,slow to anger,and abounding in steadfast love.

The appointed Gospel is proclaimed, the priest first saying:

Priest The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to… Assembly Glory to you, O Lord.

The Gospel concludes:

Priest This is the Gospel of the Lord. Assembly Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

SIT

The priest offers a Homily based on the readings and theme of the day.

After the Homily, a song may be sung.

Other Rites may be celebrated after the Homily, including:

• Catechumenal Rites

• Rites of Christian Initiation

• Marriage Rites of Betrothal or Crowning

• Anointing of the Sick

• Ordinations and Institutions into lay ministry

• Other special blessings and consecrations



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RECONCILIATION

When the Rites of Christian Initiation or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows are celebrated, the following rite of Reconciliation is omitted.

STAND

Deacon Beloved,let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

KNEEL or BOW DEEPLY


Assembly Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,

by what we have doneand by what we have failed to do. We have not loved you with our whole heart,and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry,and we humbly repent.For the sake of your Son,have mercy on us and forgive us,and by the power of the Spirit

enable us to delight in your willand walk in your waysto the glory of your name.Amen.

The priest stands and pronounces the Absolution.

Priest May almighty God have mercy on you,forgive you all your sins,and bring you to everlasting life.

Assembly Amen.

STAND

Priest Christ is in our midst. Assembly He is and ever shall be.

Deacon Let us share with one another a sign of Christ’s peace.

The ministers and people share an appropriate sign of peace.



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EUCHARIST

SIT The deacon goes to the altar and sets the table for the Eucharistic meal.

Representatives of the assembly bring the people’s offerings of bread and wine, as well as monetaryor other gifts, and present them to the deacon. The deacon prepares the bread and wine (mixed with

a little water) and places them upon the altar, together with the Liturgy Book.During this time, a song may be sung or silence may be kept for a time of reflection.

When the gifts have been prepared, the priest stands before the altar and washes his hands.

STAND

Priest The Lord be with you. Assembly And also with you.

Priest Lift up your hearts. Assembly We lift them to the Lord.

Priest Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Assembly It is right to give him thanks and praise.

The priest ascends to the altar and offers the Eucharistic Prayer.

In the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest gives thanks for God’s work in the creation, redemption, andsanctification of his people, with a focus on the life and atoning work of Jesus Christ.

The Eucharistic Prayer concludes with this anthem.

Assembly Holy, holy, holy Lord: God of power and might,Heaven and earth are full of your glory:

Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord:Hosanna in the highest.

The priest recites the Institution Narrative in one of two ways.

If the priest intends to distribute the Body and Blood separately, he does so after the portion of theInstitution Narrative concerning the element is proclaimed, and alters the following form to fit theneeds of the distribution. This form of distribution is only advisable in small groups.

If the priest intends to distribute the Body and Blood together after the consecration of the cup, hedoes so according to the following form.

The priest is free, at any time, to substitute the Aramaic form of the Words of our Lord in place of theEnglish forms provided in this book.

Priest On the night he was betrayed, Jesus took bread,and, when he had given thanks,he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:

“TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT IT: THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS BROKEN FOR YOU.

DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.” Assembly Amen.



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Priest After supper, Jesus took a cup,and when he had given thankshe gave it his disciples, saying:

“TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK OF IT:

THIS CUP IS THE NEW COVENANT IN MY BLOOD, WHICH IS POURED OUT

FOR YOU AND FOR MANY

FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS, AS OFTEN AS YOU DRINK IT, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.”

Assembly Amen.

A Eucharistic song or anthem may be sung.

When the Body and Blood of Christ is distributed after both elements have been consecrated, the priest continues with the following invitation to Communion. Otherwise, it is omitted.

Priest Holy Gifts for Holy People:the Body and Blood of Christ!

People As often as we eat this bread and drink of this cupwe proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,until you come again.

Deacon Beloved,draw near in faithand receive the Body and Blood of the Lord.

The priest or deacon distributes the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly.

Minister Receive the Body/Blood of Christ.Communicant Amen.

A song may be sung as the assembly receives the Eucharist, or silence may be kept.

When all have received the Body and Blood of Christ, the priest returns to the Altar, elevates theEucharist (if any remains), and, looking heavenward, proclaims:

Priest Dying you destroyed our death.Rising you restored our life.

Assembly Lord Jesus, come in glory!

The priest returns the Eucharist to the Altar, and, after making an appropriate reverence, returns tohis chair.

SIT

The deacon goes to the altar and clears it, reserving any needed portion of the Body and Blood of

Christ, and either veiling what remains upon the altar or removing it to a credence table to beconsumed and cleaned later. When this is complete, the deacon returns to his place.

During this time, a song may be sung or silence may be kept for a time of reflection.



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PRAYERS

STAND

The priest invites the assembly to intercede for the needs of the Church and the world with these (or similar) words.

Priest Brothers and sisters,having been nourished by Christ’s Body and Bloodlet us pray for the needs of the Church and the world.

Prayer is offered with intercession for:

• The universal Church, its members, and its mission

• The nation and all in authority

• The welfare of the world

• The concerns of the local community

• Those who suffer and those in any trouble or need

• The departed (with a commemoration of the saints)

The offering of the intercessions is the prerogative of the deacon, but may be delegated to members of the assembly or a lector. The priest concludes the intercessions by inviting the assembly to jointogether in offering the Lord’s Prayer with these (or similar) words:

Priest With confidence,let us commend ourselves,one another,and our entire life to Christ our God,

uniting all of our prayers and petitionswith the perfect prayer our Savior has taught us.

Assembly Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name.Let your kingdom come.Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.Forgive our sinsas we forgive those who sin against us.Don’t let us yield to temptation,but deliver us from the evil one.

Priest For yours, O God,Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,now and ever,and unto ages of ages.

Assembly Amen.

A song may be sung.



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SENDING

STAND

Priest Beloved,you have heard the holy word of God,

confessed your sins,received strength and gracefrom the healing altar of the Lord,and offered up your prayers to God.

The priest signs the assembly with the cross as he imparts God’s blessing.

Now,may the blessing of God almighty: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,descend upon you;sealing youand keeping you unto life everlasting.

The Song of Simeon is sung or recited.

Assembly Lord, now let your servant go in peaceaccording to your word.

For my eyes have seen the salvation

that you have prepared in the presence of all people.A light to reveal you to the nations,and the glory of your people Israel.

Deacon Let us go forth in peace. Assembly For the Lord has called us out of the darkness

and into his marvelous light.



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The Liturgy of the Presanctified GiftsThe following Liturgy may be celebrated by a priest on the weekdays of Lent, or at any time by adeacon in the absence of a priest. The officiant, be it a deacon or priest, is indicated by the termOfficiant in the text of the Liturgy.

GATHERINGSTAND

Officiant The Lord be with you. Assembly And also with you.

One of the following Canticles (or an appropriate song) is sung or recited.

Gloria in excelsisSolemnities, Sundays of Pascha, Feast Days


Cantor Lord God, heavenly King,almighty God and Father,we worship you, we give you thanks,we praise you for your glory.


Cantor Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,Lord God, Lamb of God,you take away the sin of the world:have mercy on us;you are seated at the right hand of the Father:receive our prayer.


Cantor For you alone are the Holy One,you alone are the Lord,you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,with the Holy Spirit,in the glory of God the Father.Amen.




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MonogenesSundays of Ordinary Time, Commemorations, and Memorials

Cantor O only-begotten Son and deathless Word of God,for our salvation you were incarnate in Mary’s womb,becoming man without the loss of your divinity:


Cantor You were crucified, O God,trampling down death by death.You are one of the Holy Trinity,glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit:


Trisagion

Weekdays of Advent, Lent, and Ordinary TimeThis anthem is sung three times.

Cantor Holy God,Holy and Mighty,Holy Immortal One:


KyrieWeekdays of Advent, Lent, and Ordinary Time


Cantor Christe, eleison! Assembly Lord, have mercy!


Christos AnestiWeekdays of Pascha


Cantor Christ is risen from the dead! Assembly Alleluia!

Cantor Trampling down death by death! Assembly Alleluia!

Cantor And on those in the tombs bestowing life! Assembly Alleluia!

After the Canticle, the officiant calls the assembly to prayer.

Officiant Let us pray.

After a pause for silent prayer, the officiant offers the Prayer of the Day.

Assembly Amen.



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WORD

SIT

The appointed reading is proclaimed, the lector first saying:

Lector A reading from…

The reading concludes:

Lector This is the Word of the Lord. Assembly Thanks be to God.

Silence is kept after the reading for a time of reflection.

At times, additional readings and psalms may be appointed before the Gospel.

STAND

A psalm, together with one of the following refrains, is sung or recited. The refrain “Alleluia” isalways sung, even if the psalm is recited.

Ordinary: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Lent: Return to the Lord your Godfor he is gracious and merciful,slow to anger,and abounding in steadfast love.

The appointed Gospel is proclaimed, the officiant first saying:

Officiant The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to… Assembly Glory to you, O Lord.

The Gospel concludes:

Officiant This is the Gospel of the Lord. Assembly Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

SIT

The officiant offers a Homily or Reflection based on the readings and theme of the day.

After the Homily or Reflection, a song may be sung.



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RECONCILIATION

STAND

Assistant Beloved,let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.

KNEEL or BOW DEEPLY


Assembly Most merciful God,we confess that we have sinned against youin thought, word, and deed,by what we have doneand by what we have failed to do.

We have not loved you with our whole heart,and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

We are truly sorry,and we humbly repent.For the sake of your Son,have mercy on us and forgive us,and by the power of the Spiritenable us to delight in your willand walk in your ways

to the glory of your name.Amen.

The officiant then says:

Officiant May God be gracious to us and bless us,forgiving our sins,and bringing us to everlasting life.

Assembly Amen.

Or, when a priest is present:

Priest May almighty God have mercy on you,forgive you all your sins,and bring you to everlasting life.

Assembly Amen.

STAND

Officiant Christ is in our midst. Assembly He is and ever shall be.

Assistant Let us share with one another a sign of Christ’s peace.

The ministers and people share an appropriate sign of peace.



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EUCHARIST

SIT

The assistant goes to the altar and sets the table for the Eucharistic meal. He removes the Body andBlood of Christ from the Tabernacle and places them upon the altar. During this time, a song maybe sung or silence may be kept for a time of reflection.

When the Eucharist has been prepared, the officiant stands before the altar and washes his hands.

When all is in readiness, the officiant may invite the assembly to gather around the altar.

STAND

Officiant Brothers and sisters,we have confessed our sins and failings,but if we are to receive the Lord’s body and blood,

we must also be unitedin the confession of the true faith.Let us, therefore, with one mind and heart,profess our Christian faithin the words of the Apostles’ Creed.

Assembly I believe in God,the Father almighty,creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ,his only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended into Hades.On the third day he rose again.He ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic Church,the communion of saints,the forgiveness of sins,the resurrection of the flesh,and the life everlasting.Amen.



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KNEEL

Officiant We believe, O Lord,and we will confess to our dying daythat this is the life-giving fleshthat your only-begotten Son took from the virgin Mary,

which he united with his divinitywithout confusion or alteration;that having bone true witness before Pontius Pilate,he gave up his body on the Cross voluntarily for us;that his divinity was never separated from his humanityafter their indissoluble union;that this flesh is of his fleshand this blood is of his blood.

The officiant stands and ascends to the altar as he joins with the assembly, saying:

Assembly Receive me today, O Son of God,as a communicant at your Mystical Supper,for I will not reveal your Mysteries to your enemies,neither will I give you a kiss as did Judas,but like the thief I say:Remember me, O Lord,when you come into your kingdom!

Assistant Beloved,draw near in faithand receive the Body and Blood of the Lord.

The officiant distributes the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly.

Officiant Receive the Body and Blood of Christ.Communicant Amen.

A song may be sung as the assembly receives the Eucharist, or silence may be kept.

When all have received the Body and Blood of Christ, the officiant returns to the Altar, elevates theEucharist (if any remains), and, looking heavenward, proclaims:

Priest Dying you destroyed our death.Rising you restored our life.

Assembly Lord Jesus, come in glory!

SIT

The officiant returns to his seat.

The assistant returns the Body and Blood of Christ to the Tabernacle, and then returns to his place.

A song may be sung or silence may be kept for a time of reflection.



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PRAYERS

STAND

The officiant invites the assembly to intercede for the needs of the Church and the world with these,or similar words.

Officiant Brothers and sisters,having been nourished by Christ’s Body and Blood,let us pray for the needs of the Church and the world.

Prayer is offered with intercession for:

• The universal Church, its members, and its mission

• The nation and all in authority

• The welfare of the world

• The concerns of the local community

• Those who suffer and those in any trouble or need

• The departed (with a commemoration of the saints)

The offering of the intercessions is the prerogative of the assisting minister, but may be delegated tomembers of the assembly or a lector. The officiant concludes the intercessions by inviting theassembly to join together in offering the Lord’s Prayer with these (or similar) words:

Officiant With confidence in the Lord,let us commend ourselves,one another,and our entire life to Christ our God,

uniting all of our prayers and petitionswith the perfect prayer our Savior has taught us.

Assembly Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name.Let your kingdom come.Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.Forgive our sinsas we forgive those who sin against us.Don’t let us yield to temptation,but deliver us from the evil one.Amen.

A song may be sung.



SENDING

STAND

Officiant Beloved,you have heard the holy word of God,

confessed your sins,received strength and gracefrom the healing altar of the Lord,and offered up your prayers to God.

Go forth now in the embrace of the Father’s love,abiding in the life of the Son,and rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.

The Song of Simeon is sung or recited.

Assembly Lord, now let your servant go in peaceaccording to your word.

For my eyes have seen the salvationthat you have prepared in the presence of all people.

A light to reveal you to the nations,and the glory of your people Israel.

Assistant Let us go forth in peace.

Assembly For the Lord has called us out of the darknessand into his marvelous light.

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