Let Us Include in Our Prayers the Following Intentions

GUIDELINES FOR COMMENTATOR

1. Before the procession:

a. “Good morning/afternoon/eveningbrothers and sisters. Welcome to our Eucharistic celebration.Today is ______” (season: nth day of advent, lent, ordinary time, etc.)

b. Read the Mass intentions:

“Let us include in our prayers the following intentions:”

1. thanksgiving by:

2. special intentions of:

3. repose of the souls of: (include all souls in purgatory after all the names have been mentioned.)

c. If any, make the announcement for a second collection:

“ A 2nd collection will be taken up in our massfor….”

d. Cellphone announcement:

“To preserve the solemnity of this celebration, may werequest that cellphones be turned off or put in silent mode. Thank you.”

Please take note: For the 6:30 am Sunday Mass in the ParishChurch:

1. Begin 7 minutes before mass schedule.
2. The Angelus will be recited after the reading of items a, b, c & d above.

2. At the processional, when the priest and ministers bow at the foot of the altar,

the Commentator should also face the altar and bow in place.

3. Penitential Rite:

Priest: To prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins. (pause) Let the priest start:

“I CONFESS TO ALMIGHTY GOD / AND TO YOU, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS / THAT I HAVE GREATLY SINNED, IN MY THOUGHTS / AND INMY WORDS / IN WHAT I HAVE DONE / AND IN WHAT I HAVE FAILED TO DO, (striking our breast, we say) THROUGH MY FAULT, THROUGH MY FAULT, THROUGH MY MOST GRIEVOUS FAULT/ THEREFORE I ASK THE BLESSED MARY EVER-VIRGIN / ALL THE ANGELS AND SAINTS / AND YOU, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS / TO PRAY FOR ME TO THE LORD OUR GOD.”

4. Liturgy of the Word: Wait for the Lector to stand before the ambo; read the Introductionto the reading. No need to say: Introduction to the 1st reading

5. If there is no psalmist: The lector reads the Responsorial Psalm.Repeat

the Responsorial Psalm with the people.

6. Wait for the second reader to stand before the ambo before reading the introduction to the 2ndreading. No need to say: Introduction to the 2nd reading.

7. Gospel: After the second reading and saying “Thanks be to God”, say “LET US

ACCLAIM THE HOLY GOSPEL” …

8. Creed: After the Homily please wait for the priest to get back to the Chair, then

proceed to say the creed :

“I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth,

and 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 hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come 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 body and life everlasting. Amen.”

9. Prayers of the Faithful: Lead the response after the priest says the opening

prayer.

10. Liturgy of the Eucharist: Sit without saying a word.

11. Presentation of the Gifts:

Priest: Blessed are you Lord………It will become for us the

Bread of life.

Commentator: “BLESSED BE GOD FOREVER!”

Priest: Blessed are you Lord……It will become our spiritual

drink.

Commentator : “BLESSED BE GOD FOREVER!”

12. After the priest washes his hands, Stand without saying a word.

Priest: Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours, may be acceptable to

God, theAlmighty Father.

Commentator: “May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of His name, for our good, andthe good of all his holy Church.”

13. Acclamation: After the priest says “ The mystery of Faith.”

and before the choir sings, stand without saying a word.

14. Sign of Peace

Priest: The peace of the Lord be with you always.

Commentator: And with your spirit.

15. Communion

Priest : Behold the Lamb of God ………….the supper of the Lamb.

Commentator: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

16. If any, make an announcement for a second collection, after the communion

and before the last reflection song (coordinate this with the choir before

the mass).

17. Prayer after communion: When the priest stands, stand without saying a

word.

18. Announcements: “PLEASE BE SEATED FOR SOMEANNOUNCEMENTS.”

Read the announcements slowly and clearly.

19. Concluding rite: “THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. PLEASEALL STAND FOR

THE FINALBLESSING.”

20. At the Recessional, when the priest and ministers bow before the altar, the

Commentator should also face the altar and bow in place.

GUIDELINES FOR LECTOR

1. 1st Reader:

1. Bring the Book of the Gospels during the procession. Place the book on the ‘book stand’ on the Altar…then go to your seat. If there is a deacon, he will bring the Gospel Book during the procession.

2. Liturgy of the Word:

a. Move to the front and bow to the Altar.

1. Go to the priest for his blessing. (When there is a deacon, NO NEED to get a blessing from the priest. Go straight to the lectern.)
2. Go to the ambo for the readings. Wait for the commentator to finish reading the introduction, then:

1) “A reading from…..” PAUSE (silently/

mentally count 1..2..3), then proceed with

the reading.

2) AFTER THE LAST WORD, PAUSE (silently/mentally

count 1..2..3), then say“ The Word of the Lord.”

1. Responsorial Psalm (if there is no psalmist): Pause before READING THERESPONSORIAL PSALM. After the commentator repeats the psalm with the faithful,read the verses.
2. Wait for the 2nd reader, bow together and go back to your seat.

2.2nd Reader:

1.Wait for the commentator to finish reading the introduction, then:

1)“ A reading from ….” PAUSE (silently/mentally count

1..2..3), then proceed with the reading.

2) after the last word, PAUSE (silently/mentally count 1..2..3), then say “ The Word of the Lord.”

2.For the Alleluia verse, say: “ALL TOGETHER PLEASE….” Recite

the verse with the congregation.

1. Creed: Go to the ambo when the Priest moves to his chair. Recite the Creed together with the congregation.

“I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and 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 hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come 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 body and life everlasting. Amen.”

1. Prayers of the Faithful: After the commentator reads the response, repeat the response with the congregation.Read the prayer intentions including “we pray” or “let us pray”.

5.Wait for the priest to finish the Prayers of the Faithful and say “AMEN” before leaving the ambo.

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