THE

THIRD

SUNDAY

AFTER

TRINITY

SUNDAY

On Sundays, when the Hour of Terce from the Monastic Office has been concluded, Mass is preceeded by a Procession which begins with the blessing of the Abbey Church and the people with Holy Water while the following Antiphon is sung: ^1 The Asperges Antiphon (used on Sunday only, for the Blessing with Holy Water): Thou shalt sprinkle me, O Lord, with hyssop, and I shall be made clean; Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. Ps. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy. Thou shalt sprinkle me, O Lord, with hyssop, and I shall be made c|ean; Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. Ps. And according to the multitude of Thy compassions blot out my transgression. Thou shalt sprinkle me, O Lord, with hyssop, and I shall be made clean; Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. y. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. y. O Lord, shew Thy mercy upon us. itl. And grant us Thy salvation. y. Let us pray. Graciously hear us, O Lord, Holy Father Almighty, Everlasting God; and vouchsafe to send Thine Holy Angel from Heaven, to guard, cherish, protect, visit, and defend all those who are assembled in this holy habitation. Through Christ Our Lord. ^ . Amen.

The Processional Responsory (used on Sunday only, by the Clergy, for the Procession from the Quire into the Church): Who is so Great a god as Our God? T H O U A R T the God That do-eth wonders. y. Thou hast declar-ed Thy power among the people; Thou hast mightily deliver-ed Thy people. T H O U A R T the God That do-eth wonders.

The Bidding of the Bedes (from the Sacramentary of Leofric, Bishop of Exeter) to be chanted by the Celebrant at the steps in front of the Rood Screen: y. Let us pray the mercy of the Lord, dearly beloved brethren, for our brothers and sisters from the East and from the West, that each of them might also pray for us in diverse places. Through Christ Our Lord. 1 ^ . Amen. y. Let us pray also for unity in the Church, for the sick, for the disabled, for captives, for penitents, for labourers, for them that have set sail, for them that travel over land, for almsgivers, for the souls of the departed, and for them that are not partaking of Communion, that the Lord grant them to do worthy penance. Through Christ Our Lord. 1 ^ . Amen. y. Let us pray the mercy of the Lord also for the souls of our beloved ones passed away, N., and N., that the Lord vouchsafe to bestow upon them a peaceful rest, and translate them unto a place of repose and refreshment by the intercession of His Saints. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. 1^. Amen. y. We offer Thee, Lord Jesus Christ, this prayer from the rising of the Sun unto the setting thereof, from the right hand side unto the left; to the honour and Glory of the Divine and Human Natures of Christ; to the honour of the celestial hierarchies, of Michael and Gabriel the Archangels; to the honour and glory of the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, and Martyrs; for all virgins, faithful, and penitents, for all that are married; for them that are not exceeding good, for them that are not exceeding evil; for all deserving our prayer and supplication. Through the Same Christ Our Lord. J^. Amen.

2 The Processional Antiphon (used on Sunday only, by the Clergy, to complete the Procession back from the Church into the Quire): O ever Bless-ed Bearer of God, Mary Ever-Virgin, Temple o f the Godhead, Hallow-ed Shrine of the Holy Ghost; thou only above all others wast acceptable to Our Lord Jesus Christ; plead for the people, intercede for the Clergy, entreat for all devout and pious womenfolk. The Processional Conclusion (used on Sunday only, to conclude the Procession): y. After Child-Bearing, O Virgin, thou didst remain inviolate. R/. Intercede for us, O Bearer of God. y. Let us pray. Almighty and Everlasting God, defend us Thy humble servants with the Right Hand of Thy Majesty from all dangers; and at the glorious intercession of the Blessed Ever-Virgin Mary grant us joy and prosperity both now and hereafter. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, through all the ages of ages. ly. Amen. The Office (Introit): * Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am desolate, and in tribulation; look Thou on mine affliction, and my travail; and forgive me all mine iniquities, O My God. Ps. Unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul; My God, in Thee have I trusted, let me never be confounded. On Sundays, there is repeated: Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am desolate, and in tribulation; look Thou on mine affliction, and ' my travail; and forgive me all mine iniquities, O My God. The Office on all days is concluded in the following manner: y. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Turn Thee unto me, and have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am desolate, and In tribulation; look Thou on mine affliction, and my travail; and forgive me all mine iniquities, O My God. The Kyrie should be sung next by the Choir, while the Clergy say the following prayers. But if there is no Choir, these prayers may be joined in by all present: Celebrant: And lead us not into temptation. All: But deliver us from evil. Celebrant: O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is Gracious. All: Because His mercy endureth for ever. Celebrant: I confess to God, to blessed Mary, to Holy Father Benedict, to all the Saints, and to you that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, by my fault; I pray Holy Mary, Holy Father Benedict, all the Saints, and you, to pray for me. All: May Almighty God have mercy upon thee, and forgive thee all thy sins, deliver thee from all evil, preserve and strengthen thee in goodness, and bring thee to everlasting life. Celebrant: Amen. All: I confess to God, to blessed Mary, to Holy Father Benedict, to all the Saints, and to thee, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, by my fault; I pray Holy Mary, Holy Father Benedict, all the Saints, and thee. Father, to pray for me. Celebrant: May Almighty God have mercy upon you, and forgive you all your sins, deliver you from all evil, preserve and strengthen you in goodness, and bring you to everlasting life. All: Amen. Celebrant: May the Almighty and Merciful God grant unto you absolution and remission of all your sins, time for true repentance and amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of the Holy Ghost. All: Amen. Celebrant: Our help is in the Name of the Lord. All: Who hath made Heaven and Earth.

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Celebrant: Blessed be the Name of the Lord. All: From this time forth, now, and for evermore. Celebrant: Let us pray. (Here the Clergy approach the Altar while the Celebrant prays:) Take away from us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, all our iniquities, that we may be found fit to enter into the Holy of Holies with pure minds. Through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the Unity of the Holy Ghost, through all the ages of ages. Amen. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, 4 < and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Kyrie The Kyrie God at the Altar: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: Cantor: All: All:

is sung without verses, as follows, while incense is offered to Kyrie eleison. (which means: Lord, have mercy.) Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. (which means: Christ, have mercy.) Christe eleison Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Kyrie eleison Kyrie eleison.

The Gloria (which is sung at this Mass only on a Sunday): The Celebrant: Glory be to God in the Highest, All: And in Earth Peace, good-will towards men. We praise Thee. We bless Thee. We worship Thee. We glorify Thee. We give thanks to Thee for Thy great Glory. O Lord God, Heavenly King, God the Father Almighty. O Lord, the Only-Begotten Son, Jesus Christ. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Thou That takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou That takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou That sittest at the Right Hand of the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou Only art Holy. Thou Only art the Lord. Thou Only, O Jesus Christ, with the Holy Ghost, art Most High, in the Glory of > i < God the Father. Amen.

The Collects: y. The Lord be with you. I V - And with thy spirit. y. Let us pray. O Lord, we beseech Thee, mercifully to hear our supplications; and grant that we, to whom Thou hast given an hearty desire to pray, may by Thine aid be defended. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, through all the ages of ages. 1 ^ . Amen. y. Let us pray. (Here are added any special Collects of commemoration. Then are added the following Collects:) On Sunday only, the following Collect of the Holy Trinity is to be added: Almighty and Everlasting God, Who hast given unto us Thy servants grace, by the confession of the True Faith, to acknowledge the glory of the Eternal Trinity, and in the power of Thy Majesty to worship the Unity; we beseech Thee that Thou wouldest keep us steadfast in This Faith, and evermore defend us from all adversities. On Weekdays, the following Collect of the Holy Cross replaces the Collect above: O God, Who hast willed to sanctify the banner of the Life-Giving Cross by the Precious Blood of Thine Only-Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, Our Lord, grant we beseech Thee, that they who rejoice in the honour of the Same Holy Cross may also everywhere rejoice in Thy protection.

4 On either Sunday or Weekdays, the Collects continue: Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy servants may enjoy continual health of mind and body; and through the glorious intercession of the blessed ever-Virgin Mary, may be delivered from present sorrow, and may have the fruition of everlasting joy. Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the intercession of Mary, the Holy God-Bearer, and of all the holy and heavenly powers, and of the blessed Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, Evangelists, martyrs, confessors, and virgins, and especially Saints A^A^. (here is mentioned the Saints of both the Western and Eastern Calendars whose Feast falls on this day), and all Thy Saints may everywhere make us glad; so that while we commemorate their memory, we may be conscious of their assistance. (The following Collect for the Church need not be added, but is added only if the Celebrant wish, or if the number of Collects otherwise would not be an odd number:) Mercifully receive, O Lord, the prayers of Thy Church; that being delivered from all adversities and errors. It may serve Thee in perfect liberty. (Here may be added up to three more Collects, as the Celebrant wishes, so that the total number of Collects is an odd number not exceeding seven. The Collects are then concluded as follows:) Through (the Same) Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, y. Through all the ages of ages. ^ . Amen. The Epistle (except from Wednesday to Friday, which are given below): A Reading from the First Epistle of blessed Peter the Apostle: Dearly beloved: Humble yourselves therefore under the Mighty Hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time; Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; Whom resist stedfast in the Faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace. Who hath called us unto His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To Him be Glory and dominion for ever and ever. (1 Pet. 5: 6 - 11) 1^. Thanks be to God. The Gradual: O cast thou y. When the battle that was O cast thou

thy burden upon the Lord; and He shall nourish thee, I call-ed upon the Lord, He heard my voice, yea, even from against me. thy burden upon the Lord; and He shall nourish thee.

The Alleluya: Alleluya. Alleluya. y. God is a Righteous Judge, Strong and Patient; and God is Provo-ked every day. Alleluya. The Gospel (except from Wednesday to Friday, which are given below): y. The Lord be with you. 1^. And with thy spirit, y. The Holv Gospel according to Luke. I V - Glory be to Thee, O Lord. At that time, there drew near unto Jesus all the publicans and sinners for to hear Him. And the Pharisees and Scribes murmured, saying, "This Man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them." And He spake this Parable unto them, saying, "What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

5 "And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. "And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, 'Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.' "I say unto you, 'That likewise joy shall be in Heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.' "Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? "And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, 'Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.' " 'Likewise,' I say unto you, 'there is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.' " (Luke 15: 1 - 10} Praise be to Thee, O Christ. The Creed (which is sung at this Mass only on a Sunday): The Celebrant: I believe in One God, All: The Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and of all thing visible and invisible; And in One Lord Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of God; Begotten of His Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God; Begotten, not made. Being of One Substance with the Father; By Whom all thing were made; Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from Heaven; And was Incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary; And was Made Man; And was Crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was Buried; And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; And ascended into Heaven; And sitteth on the Right Hand of the Father. And He shall come again with Glory to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose Kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord, the Giver of life; Who proceedeth from the Father; Who, with the Father and the Son is Worshipped and Glorified, Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the Resurrection of the dead. And the life of the world * to come. Amen. (Here a Sermon may be given.) he Offertory: y. The Lord be with you. 1^. And with thy spirit, y. Let us pray. And they that know Thy Name will put their trust in Thee; for Thou, Lord, hast never fail-ed them that seek Thee; O praise ye the Lord, Which dwelleth in Syon; for He forgetteth not the complaint of the poor. y. T H O U A R T Set in the Throne that judgest right. Thou 'hast rebu-ked the heathen, and destroy-ed the ungodly, to minister true judgment unto the people; and Thou wast made a defence for the oppress-ed. O praise ye the Lord, Which dwelleth in Syon. y. The Lord is known to execute judgment; for the patient abiding of the meek shall not perish for ever. The Lord hath heard the desire of the poor. For He forgetteth not the complaint of the poor. While the Celebrant says some Offertory prayers quietly, a Hymn from ancient sources is now sung, most usually the Hymn: "Come, Holy Ghost." which is given in the Mass book. At the end of the Hymn, the people may join the Clergy in reciting the response to the Epiclesis prayer, as follows: Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, pray for me, that my and your sacrifice may be alike acceptable unto the Lord Our God. All: May the grace of the Holy Ghost illuminate thy heart and thy lips, that the Lord may deign to accept this sacrifice of praise at thy hands, for our sins and offences.

6 The Secrets (to be said quietly by the Celebrant): y. Let us pray. We beseech Thee, O Lord, to sanctify the gifts now offered unto Thee, that they may become the Body and Blood of Thine Only-Begotten One, for our healing. Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, y. Through all the ages of ages. j ^ . Amen. y. Let us pray. (Here are added any special Secrets of commemoration. Then are added the following Secrets:) On Sunday only, the following Secret of the Holy Trinity is to be added: Sanctify, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, Holy Trinity, through the invocation of Thy Holy Name, the offering of This Oblation; and through It perfect us ourselves to be an eternal gift unto Thee. On Weekdays, the following Secret of the Holy Cross replaces the Collect above: We beseech Thee, O Lord, that This Sacrifice may purify us from all sin. Which, Having been Offered upon the Altar of the Cross, did bear the offences even of the whole world. On either Sunday or Weekdays, the Secrets continue: By Thy mercy, O Lord, and by the intercession of the ever-Virgin Mary, may This Oblation avail to our everlasting and present prosperity and peace. Graciously receive, O Lord, the gifts which we offer; and through the intercession of Mary, the blessed, and glorious, and ever-Virgin God-Bearer, together with all Thy Saints, defend us from every danger. (The following Secret for the Church should be added only if the Celebrant added the Collect for the Church among the Collects beforehand:) Protect us, O Lord, we beseech Thee, as we wait upon Thy Mysteries; that adhering to Things Divine we may serve Thee both in body and soul. (Here may be added up to three more Secrets, corresponding to the Collects the Celebrant added beforehand, so that the total number of Secrets is an odd number not exceeding seven. The Secrets are then concluded as follows:) Through (the Same) Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth*and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, y. Through all the ages of ages. ^ . Amen, y. The Lord be with you. Fy. And with thy spirit, y. Lift up your hearts. F^- We lift them up unto the Lord, y. Let us give thanks unto Our Lord God. ^ . It is meet and right so to do. The Preface: y.. It is very meet and just, right and available for our salvation, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks unto Thee, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty and Everlasting God. Whose wonder-working deed and unique mystery was this: that we who had not long since been lost and laid low by the devil and the sting of death would be called to This Glory; by Which we are now called a race elect, and a Kingdom of Priests, a people of acquisition, and a holy nation; we therefore, giving untiring thanks and proclaiming Thine abundance, offer to Thy Majesty these sacred things, which Christ, the Author of our salvation hath taught us. Through Whom Angels praise Thy Majesty, Dominions adore. Powers tremble. The Heavens, and the heavenly Virtues, and the blessed Seraphim unite in one glad voice in extolling Thee. Together with whom, we pray Thee, that Thou wouldest command that our voices should have entrance, humbly confessing Thee, and saying: The Sanctus (to be chanted by all): Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Sabaoth. Heaven and Earth are full of Thy Glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He > i < That cometh in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

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Now, while the Celebrant chants the prayers of the Canon of the Mass in a low "muttered" tone, a Hymn from ancient sources is sung, most usually the Hymn: "Let all mortal flesh" which is given in the Mass book. After the Canon and the Hymn are completed, the Celebrant begins the chant: y. Through all the ages of ages. 1^. Amen. y. Let us pray. Admonished by saving precepts, and guided by divine institution, we make bold to say: 1^. Our Father, Who art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come; Thy Will be Done, on Earth, as It is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; But deliver us from evil. Amen. Then the Celebrant continues the chant of the Embolism: y. Deliver us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, from all evils, past, present, future, and, at the intercession of the blessed and glorious and ever-virgin Birth-Giver of God, Mary, and of Thy blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and Andrew, (and Saint A/. J with all the Saints, graciously give peace in our days, that, aided by the help of Thy loving-kindness, we may both be ever free from sin, and secure from all disquietude. Through the Same Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the Unity of the Holy Ghost, God, through all the ages of ages. F^. Amen. y. The Peace * of the Lord * be alway * with you. 1 ^ . And with thy spirit. y. Bow down your heads for the blessing. ^ . Thanks be to G o d . , The Benediction with the Holy Mysteries: y. May the Lord bless your heart for you with the conversation of our mouth, and permanently bind it with the bond of sincere love. ^ . Amen. y. May ye prosper with an abundance of earthly goods acquired justly; may ye ever more rejoice in the fruits of a most sincere love. 1^. Amen. y. May the Lord grant you everlasting gifts, that, after these times have been happily surpassed, ye may attain eternal joys. 1^. Amen. y. Which may He deign to grant. Whose Kingdom and Power remain without end, unto the ages of ages. F^. Amen. y. May the Blessing of God, the F a - (*) ther, and the * Son, and the Holy (4<) Ghost, and His Peace, remain with you always. ^ . Amen. The Agnus Dei (to be sung by All): O Lamb of God, That takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O Lamb of God, That takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. 0 Lamb of God, That takest away the sins of the world, grant us Thy Peace. (Here the Kiss of Peace shall be brought from the Sanctuary by one of the Clergy who will offer the Peace-Icon of Our Lord to be kissed, saying quietly to each person: y. Peace be unto Thee and unto the Church of God. 1 ^ . And "with thy spirit.) The Communion (to be chanted by All): 1 have call-ed upon Thee, O God, for Thou hast heard me; incline Thine Ear unto me, and hearken unto my words. Ps. Hear the right, O Lord, consider my complaint. On Sundays, there is repeated: I have call-ed upon Thee, O God, for Thou hast heard me; incline Thine Ear unto me, and hearken unto my words. The Communion on all days is concluded in the following manner: y. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

8 I have call-ed upon Thee, O God, for Thou hast heard me; incline Thine Ear unto me, and hearken unto my words. (Here the Celebrant turns toward the people while holding up the Sacred Body and Blood of Our Lord. Those parishioners who have fasted and are prepared for Holy Communion then say in a speaking voice:) I confess to God, to blessed Mary, to Holy Father Benedict, to all the Saints, and to thee. Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, by my fault; I pray Holy Mary, Holy Father Benedict, all the Saints, and thee. Father, to pray for me. Celebrant: May Almighty God have mercy upon you, and forgive you all your sins, deliver you from all evil, preserve and strengthen you in goodness, and bring you to everlasting life. All: Amen. Celebrant: May the Almighty and Merciful God grant unto you absolution and remission of all your sins, time for true repentance and amendment of life, and the grace and consolation of the Holy Ghost. All: Amen. The following Hymns may be sung after Communion: Hymn I Holy God, * Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Holy God, ^ Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Holy God, * Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Hymn II It is truly meet and right to give praise to thee, Theotokos, ever-blessed, O pure Mother of Our God. O higher in honour than the Cherubim, and beyond compare more glorious than the Seraphim. Who without corruption gave birth to God the Word, thee, true Theotokos, we glorify. The Postcommunions (to be chanted by the Celebrant after cleansing the sacred vessels): y. The Lord be with you. 1^. And with thy spirit. y. Let us pray. Having received the Holy Gifts, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that by Their virtue Thou wouldest purify us from all vices, and fill us abundantly with the gifts of Thy grace. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, through all the ages of ages. I V Amen. y. Let us pray. (Here are added any special Postcommunions of commemoration. Then are added the following Postcommunions:) On Sunday only, the following Postcommunion of the Holy Trinity is to be added: May the reception of This Sacrament, O Lord Our God, and the confession of the Everlasting Holy Trinity, and of the Undivided Unity of the Same, be profitable to our salvation both in body and soul. On Weekdays, the following Postcommunion of the Holy Cross replaces the Collect above: Be Present with us, O Lord Our God, and grant that those whom Thou makest to rejoice in honour of the Holy Cross may also be defended by Its continual aid. On either Sunday or Weekdays, the Postcommunions continue: Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that we who have received This Assistance towards our salvation, may be preserved everywhere by her intercession in veneration of whom we have presented This Oblation to Thy Majesty.

9 We have received, O Lord, This Heavenly Sacrament, celebrating the memory of the blessed God-Bearer, the ever-Virgin Mary, and of all Thy Saints; grant, we beseech Thee, that assisted by their prayers, what we now do in this transitory life, we may fulfil in joy everlasting. (The following Postcommunion for the Church should be added only if the Celebrant added the Collect for the Church among the Collects beforehand:) We beseech Thee, O Lord Our God, that Thou wilt not suffer those whom Thou makest to rejoice as partakers of Thy Divine Gifts to be subject to any human peril. (Here may be added up to three more Postcommunions, corresponding to the Collects the Celebrant added beforehand, so that the total number of Postcommunions is an odd number not exceeding seven. The Postcommunions are then concluded as follows:) Through (the Same) Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, y. Through all the ages of ages. 1^. Amen. The Final Prayer Over The People: The Celebrant then adds a Final Prayer over the people by chanting: y. Let us pray. The Deacon (or Priest, if there be no Deacon) then chants: y. Bow down your heads before God. The Celebrant then concludes the prayer as follows: y. That our times may be filled with Thy gracious benevolence, we beseech Thee, O Lord, and mercifuly bestow Thine unending assistance upon them whose lives Thou dost sustain. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, through all the ages of ages. Amen. The Dismissal: y. The Lord be with you. F^- And with thy spirit. On Sundays only, the Dismissal is concluded thusly: y. Go ye. Mass is ended. I^- Thanks be to God. But on Weekdays, the Dismissal is concluded as follows: y. Let us bless the Lord. 1^. Thanks be to God. The Pontifical Blessing: y. May Almighty God bless you, and, having thought it proper, may He with heavenly aid fill you with the grace of salvific blessing. I^- Amen. y. May He take away from you all stains of sins, and may the Merciful Creator instruct your minds in the understanding of goodness. 1 ^ . Amen. y. May He grant you to desire that which He commandeth, inspire in you that which He doth love, and grant that which behooveth; and may He enrich you with every gift of spiritual goods in the distribution of present things. I V - Amen. y. That He may make you firm in the Faith, strengthen you in temptation, safeguard you in conversation, increase you in virtue, relieve you from infirmity, and give you joy in the midst of anxiety. 1 ^ . Amen. y. May He prepare you in prosperity, correct you with fairness, uplift you in tranquility, fill you with grace, forgive your offence, and enforce discipline upon you. 1^ Amen. y. Which may He deign to grant. Whose Kingdom and Power remain without end, unto the ages of ages. Amen. y. May the Blessing of God, the F a - (*) ther, and the * Son, and the Holy (4<) Ghost, and His Peace, remain with you always. ^ . Amen. The Blessing and Distribution of the Blessed Bread: The Celebrant then silently recites the Last Gospel (John 1: 1 - 14), and then chants the Blessing of the Bread (Antidoron): y. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. F^. From this time forth, now, and for evermore. y. Let us bless the Lord. I^Thanks be to God.

10 y. The Lord be with you. I^And with thy spirit. y. Let us pray. Bless, O Lord, this creature of bread as Thou didst bless the five loaves in the wilderness, that all who partake thereof may receive health both of body and soul. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, >i and of the Holy Ghost. 1 ^ . Amen. All present may now approach the Rood Screen to kiss the Cross and / or accept a piece of the blessed bread. There then follows the Hour of Sext from the Monastic Office. After this, the Mass and Office are concluded, and all are welcome to join with the Clergy and Monastics in the monastery parlor. On Wednesday (or, Readings are to be used: if it be not possible, on Thursday, the following

The Epistle: A Reading from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle, to Timothy: Dearly beloved: The Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto His Heavenly Kingdom; to Whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen. (2 Tim. 4: 17 - 18) 1^. Thanks be to God. Or the following may be used in place of the above: The Epistle (as kept at Hereford): A Reading from the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle, to the Colossians: Brethren: And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the Name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged. Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God; And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance; for ye serve the Lord Christ. (Col. 3: 17 - 24) ^. Thanks be to God. The Gospel: y. The Lord be with you. 1^ And with thy spirit. y. The Holy Gospel according to Matthew. ^l. Glory be to Thee, O Lord. At that time, Jesus said unto His disciples: "Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the Judge, and the Judge deliver thee to the Officer, and thou be cast into prison. "Verily I say unto thee, 'Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing.' "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, 'Thou shalt not commit adultery;' "But I say unto you, 'That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.' "And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee; for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. "And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee; for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell." (Mat. 5: 25 - 30) ^. Praise be to Thee, O Christ. " On Friday, the following Readings are to be used:

11 The Epistle (as kept at Hereford): A Reading from the First Epistle of blessed Peter the Apostle: Dearly beloved: Receiving the end of your Faith, even the salvation of your souls. Of which salvation the Prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you; Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ Which was in them did signify, when It testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the Glory that should follow. Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the Gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from Heaven; which tl}ings the Angels desire to look into. Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance; But as He Which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, "Be ye holy; for I am Holy." And if ye call on the Father, Who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear. (1 Pet. 1: 9 - 17) ^. Thanks be to God. The Gospel (as kept at Bee, part of which was kept at Hereford): y. The Lord be with you. 1^- And with thy spirit, y. The Holy Gospel according to Mark. J V - Glory be to Thee, O Lord. At that time: Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the Temple; and when He had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come. He went out unto Bethany with the Twelve. And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, He was Hungry; And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves. He came, if haply He might find any thing thereon; and when He came to it. He found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. And Jesus answered and said unto it, "No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever." And His disciples heard it. And they come to Jerusalem; and Jesus went into the Temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the Temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the Temple. And He taught. Saying unto them, "Is it not written, 'My House shall be called of all nations the House of Prayer?' But ye have made it a den of thieves." And the Scribes and Chief Priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy Him; for they feared Him, because all the people was astonished at His doctrine. And when even was come. He went out of the City. And in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto Him, "Master, behold, the fig tree which Thou cursedst is withered away." And Jesus answering saith unto them, "Have Faith in God. "For verily I say unto you, 'That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, "Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea;" and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.' " (Mark. 11: 11 - 23) F^. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.