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SEVENTEENTH TRINITY

SUNDAY SUNDAY

AFTER

On Sundays, when the Hour of Terce from the Monastic Office has been concluded, Mass is prtceeded by a Procession which begins with the blessing of the Abbey Church and the people with Holy Water while the following Antiphon is sung: The Asperges Antiphon 'used on Sunday only, for the Blessing with Holy Water): T h o u Shalt sprinkle me, O L o r d , with hyssop, and I shall be made clean; T h o u Shalt wash me, a i d I shall be made whiter than snow. Ps Have mercy on me, O G o d , according to T h y great mercy. T h o u shalt sprinkle me, O L o r d , with hyssop, and I shall be made clean; T h o u shalt wash me, a i d I shall be made whiter than snow. Ps. A n d according to the multitude o f T h y compassions blot out m y transgression. T h o u shalt sprinkle me, O L o r d , with hyssop, and I shall be made clean; T h o u shalt wash me, a i d I shall be made whiter than snow. y. G l o r y be to t i e Father, and to the Son, * and to the H o l y Ghost. A s it was in the beginning, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Amen. T h o u Shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. O L o r d , sh ;w T h y mercy upon us. A n d grant !js T h y salvation. Let us Graciously hear us, O L o r d , Holy Father Almighty, Everlasting G o d ; a n d vouchsafe to send Thine Holy Angel f r o m Heaven, to guard, cherish, protect visit, and defend all those who are assembled in this holy habitation. Through Christ O u r L o r d . I^. A m e n .

The Processional Resfonsory (used on Sunday only, by the Clergy, for the Procession from the Quire into the Church): Let us bless th( Father, a n d the Son, and the Holy Ghost; let us praise H i m , and exalt H i m abbve all for evermore. y. Bless-ed a i t T h o u , O L o r d , i n the firmament o f Heaven, and W o r t h y to be P r a i s - e d , and G l c r i f i - e d for evermore. 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: yf. Let us pray the mercy of the L o r d , dearly beloved brethren, f o r our brothers and sisters f r o m the East and f r o m the West, that each o f them might also pray f o r us in diverse places. T h r o u g h Christ O u r L o r d . F^. A m e n . y. L e t us pray also f o r unity i n the C h u r c h , f o r the sick, f o r the disabled, f o r captives, f o r penitents, f o r labourers, f o r them that have set sail, f o r them that travel o i e r land, f o r almsgivers, f o r the souls of the departed, and f o r them that are not partaking of C o m m u n i o n , that the L o r d grant them to do worthy penance. T h r o jgh Christ O u r L o r d . !^'. A m e n . y. Let us p n i y the mercy of the L o r d also f o r the souls o f our beloved ones passed away, N., a n d i V . , that the L o r d vouchsafe to bestow upon them a peaceful rest, and t r a i slate them unto a place o f repose and refreshment by the intercession of H i s Sairts. Through Jesus Christ O u r L o r d . I^. A m e n . y. W e offer Thee, L o r d Jesus C h r i s t , this prayer f r o m the rising of the Sun unto the setting thereof, f r o m the right hand side unto the left; to the honour and G l o r y o f the Divine a n d H u m a n Natures of Christ; to the honour of the celestial hierarchies, ol" M i c h a e l and G a b r i e l the Archangels; to the honour a n d glory o f the Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles, and M a r t y r s ; f o r all virgins, faithful, and penitents, f o r all that are m a r r i e d ; f o r them that are not exceeding good, f o r them that are not exceeding evil; f o r a l l deserving our prayer and supplication. T h r o u g h the Same Christ O u r L o r d . Amen.

The Processional Antifthon (used on Sunday only, by the Clergy, to complete the Procession back from the Church into the Quire): Queen of the heivens, we hail thee. H a i l thee, L a d y of ail the Angels. T h o u the d a w n , the door o f m o r n i n g , Whence the world's T r u e L i g h t is Risen; Joy to thee, O \n glonous. Beautiful beyond a l l other; H a i l , and farewell, O most gracious. Intercede f o r us alway to Jesus. But on Sundays that fall within the Octave of the Nativity of the God-Bearer, (i.e., from Sept. 8/21 to Sept. 15/28), the following Antiphon is to be used in place of the above: I went d j w n into m y garden, to see the fruits o f the valley, and to see i f the vines h a d f l o w e r - e d , a n d the pom'granates were in blossom. Return thee, return thee, O Shulamite; return thee, return thee, that we may look upon thee.

The Processional Conclusion (used on Sunday only, to conclude the Procession): y. After Chile - B e a r i n g , O V i r g i n , thou didst remain inviolate, l^. Intercede f o r us, O Bearer o f G o d . y. L e t us pray. W e beseech Thee, O L o r d , to pardon the offences of T h y servants; that w e , w h o of o u r o w n selves are not able to please Thee, may be saved through the intercession of the M o t h e r of T h y S o n , O u r L o r d and G o d . T h r o u g h the Same O u r L o r d Jesus C h r i s t , T h y Son, W h o liveth a n d reigneth with Thee in the unity of the H o l y Ghost, G o d , through all the ages of ages Amen.

The Office (Jntroit): iff Righteous a r : T h o u , O L o r d , a n d true is T h y judgment; deal with T h y servant according unto T h y m e r c i f u l kindness. Ps. Bless-ed are those that are undefil-ed in the w a y ; and w a l k in the law of the L o r d . On Sundays there is repeated: RightfOUii art T h o u , O L o r d , a n d true is T h y judgment; deal with T h y servant according unto T h y merciful kindness. The Offj.ce on all days is concluded in the following manner: G l o r y be to Ihe Father, and to the Son, * and to the Holy Ghost, As it was in the beginning, both now a n d ever, a n d unto the ages of ages. Amen. Righteous art ' hou, O L o r d , a n d true is T h y judgment; deal with T h y servant according unto T h y m e r c i f u l kindness. The Kyrie should be sung next by the Choir, while the Clergy say the following prayers. Bu if there is no Choir, these prayers may be joined in by all present: Celebrant: A h d lead us not into temptation. All: But deliver us f r o m evil Celebrant: 0 give thanks unto the L o r d , f o r He is Gracious. Because H i s me 'cy endureth f o r ever. All: Celebrant: I confess to G o d , to blessed M a r y , to H o l y Father Benedict, to all the Saints, a n d to you that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, w o r d , a n d deed, by my fault; I ])ray H o l y M a r y , H o l y Father Benedict, a l i the Saints, a n d you, to pray f o r me. All: M a y A I n i g h t y G o d have mercy upon thee, a n d forgive thee all thy sins, deliver thee f r o n a l l evil, preserve a n d strengthen thee in goodness, and bring thee to everlastin; life. Celebrant: Anen. All: I confess to G o d , to blessed M a r y , to Holy Father Benedict, to 4'' the Saints, a n d to thee. Father, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought w o r d , a n d deed, by m y fault; I pray Holy M a r y , Holy Father Benedict, all the Saints, a n d thee. Father, to pray f o r me.

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Celebrant: M a y Almighty G o d have mercy upon you, a n d forgive you all your sins, deliver you f r o m a l l evil, preserve and strengthen you in goodness, and bring you to everlasting life. All: Amen. Celebrant: M a y the A l m i g h t y a n d M e r c i f u l G o d grant unto you absolution a n d remission of a l l your sins, time f o r true repentance and amendment of life, a i d the grace a n d consolation of the H o l y Ghost. All: Amen. Celebrant: O u r help Is in the Name of the L o r d . All: W h o hath made Heaven and E a r t h . Celebrant: Blessed be the Name of the L o r d . All: F r o m this time f o r t h , now, and f o r evermore. Celebrant Leit us pray. (Here the Clergy approach the Altar while the Celebrant prays:) T a k e away f r o m us, we beseech Thee, O L o r d , all our iniquities, that we ma; be found fit to enter into the H o l y of Holies with pure minds. T h r o u g h Jesus Christ, T h y Son, O u r L o r d , Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the Unity o f thle H o l y Ghost, through all the ages of ages. A m e n . I n the Name of the Father, and of the Son, tf* and of the H o l y Ghost. A m e n .

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

is sukg without verses, as follows,

while incense is offered

to

K y r i e eleison. (which means: Lord, have mercy.) K y r i e eleison. K y r i e eleison. Chrisle eleison. (which means: Christ, have mercy.) Chrisi e eleison C h r i s i e eleison. K y r i e eleison. K y r i e eleison K y r i e eleison.

The Gloria (which is suri g only on Sunday): The Celebrant: CHory be to G o d in the Highest, All: A n d in E a r : h Peace, g o o d - w i l l towards men. W e praise Thee. W e bless Thee. W e worship Thee. W e glorify Thee. W e give thanks to Thee f o r T h y great G l o r y . O l o r d G o d , Heavenly K i n g , G o d the Father Almighty. O L o r d , the Only-Begotten Son, Jesus C h r i s t . O L o r d G o d , L a m b of G o d , Son of the Father, T h o u That takest away the sins of the w o r l d , have mercy upon us. T h o u T h a t takest awaj the sins o f the w o r l d , receive our prayer. T h o u That sittest at the Right H a n d of the Father, have mercy upon us. F o r Thou Only art H o l y . T h o u Only art t i e L o r d . T h o u Only art Most H i g h , O Jesus Christ, with the H o l y Ghost, in the G lory of * G o d the Father. A m e n .

The Collects: y. T h e L o r d be with you. 1^ A n d with thy spirit, y. L e t us pray. L o r d , we pray Thee that T h y grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to good w o r k s . Through O u r L o r d Jesus Christ, T h y Son, W h o liveth a n d reigneth with Thee in the unity of the H o l y Ghost, G o d , th ough all the ages of ages. I^. Amen, y. L e t 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 i nd Everlasting G o d , W h o hast given unto us T h y servants grace, by^ the confession of the True Faith, to acknowledge the glory of the Internal T r i n i t y , a n d in the power of T h y Majesty to worship the U n i t y , we beseech Thee that Thou wouldest keep us steadfast in T h s F a i t h , a n d evermore defend us f r o m all adversities.

On Weekdays, the following Collect of the Holy Cross replaces the Coll'.ct above: O G o d , W h o hast willed to sanctify the banner o f ihe L i f e - G i v i n g Cross by the Precious B l o o d of Thine Only-Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, O u r L o r d , grant, we beseech Thee, that they who rejoice in the honour of the Same Holy Cross, may also everywhere rejoice in T h y protection. On either Sunday or Weekdays, the Collects continue: G r a n t , we beseech Thee, O L o r d G o d , that we T h y servants may enjoy continual health of m i n d and body; and through the glorious intercession of the blessed ever-Virgin M a r y , may be delivered f r o m present sorrow, and may have the fruition o f everlasting joy. G r a n t , we beseech Thee, Almighty G o d , that the intercession of M a r y , the H o l y G o d - B e a r e r , and o f a l l the holy and heavenly powers, a n d of the blessed Patriarchs, Prophets, iiipostles. 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), a n d a l l T h y 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:! M e r c i f u l l y receive, O L o r d , the prayers o f T h y C h u r c h ; that being delivered f r o m 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:) T h r o u g h (the Same) O u r L o r d Jesus Christ, T h y Son, W h o liveth a n d reigneth with Thee, in :he unity of the H o l y Ghost, G o d , y. Through all the ages o f ages. 1^. A m e n . The Epistle (except from. Wednesday to Friday, which are given below): A Reading f r o m the Epistle of blessed P a u l the Apostle, to the Ephesians: Brethren: I therefore, the prisoner of the L o r d , beseech you that ye walk worthy o f the vocation wherewith ye are called. W i t h a l l lowliness a n d meekness, w i t h longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring tCi keep the unity o f the Spirit in the bond o f peace. There is One Body, and One Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope o f your calling; One L o r d , One Faith, One B a p t i s m , One G o d and Father of a l l . W h o is above a i l . and through a l l , and i n you a l l . (Eph. 4: 1-6) W. T h a n k s be to G o d . The Gradual: Bless-ed are t h i people Whose G o d is the L o r d ; and bless-ed are the folk that He had chosen unio H i m to be H i s inheritance. y. B y the W o r d o f the L o r d were the heavens made; a n d all the hosts o f them by the Breath of H i s M o u t h . Bless-ed are the people Whose G o d is the L o r d ; and bless-ed are the folk that He had chosen umo H i m to be H i s inheritance. The Alleluya: Alleluya. Alleli^ya J"' y. M y heart is ready, O G o d , m y heart is ready; I will sing, and give praise to Thee, O M y (jlory. Alleluya.

The Gospel (except frchn Wednesday to Friday, which are given below): y. The L o r d be w i t h you. I^. A n d with thy spirit. The Holy ospel according to L u k e . G l o r y be t ) Thee, O L o r d .

A t that time: III came to pass, as Jesus went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath day, that they watched H i m . A n d , behold, there was a certain m a n before H i m which had the dropsy. A n d Jesus ans\jering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, Saying, "Is it l a w f u l to heal on the S ibbath d a y ? " A n d they held tfieir peace. A n d H e took h i m , and healed h i m , a n d let h i m A n d answered them, saying, '"Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the Sabbath day?" A n d they could lot answer H i m again to these things. A n d He put forth a Parable to those which were bidden, when He marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them: " W h e n thou a r ; bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest r o o m ; lest a mere honourable m a n than thou be bidden of h i m ; " A n d he that bade thee a n d h i m come and say to thee, 'Give this man place;' a n d thou begin w i t h shame to take the lowest room. " B u t when thou art bidden, go a n d sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, ' F r i e n d , go up higher;' then shalt thou have worship in tJie presence of them that sit at meat with thee. " F o r whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted." (Luke 14: 1-11) 1^. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

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The Creed (which is sung only on Sunday):

The Celebrant: '.\e in One G o d , All: T h e Father Almighty, M a k e r of Heaven and E a r t h , and of a l l things visible a n d invisible; And in One L o r d Jesus Christ, the Only-Begotten Son of G o d ; Begotten of H i s Father before a l l worlds; G o d of G o d , Light of L i g h t , Very G o d of Very G o d ; Begotten, not made. Being of One Substance with the Father; By W h o m a l l thing wore made; W h o , f o r us men and for our salvation, came d o w n f r o m Heaven; A i d was Incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the V i r g i n M a r y ; A n d was M a d e M a n ; A n d was C r u c i f i e d also f o r us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was B u l l e d ; A n d the t h i r d day He rose again according to the Scriptures; A n d ascended into Heaven; A n d sitteth on the Right H a n d of the Father. A n d H e shall come again w i t h G l o r y to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose K i n g d o m shall have no e n d . A n d I believe in the Holy Ghost, the L o r d , the G i v e r o f life; W h o proceedeth f r o m the Father; W h o , with the Father a n d the Son is W o r s h i p p e d a n d G l o r i f i e d , W h o spake by the Prophets. A n d I believe One, H o l y , Catliolic, and Apostolic C h u r c h . I acknowledge one Baptism f o r the remission of sins. A n d I look f o r the Resurrection o f the dead, A n d the life of the w o r l d "i" to come. A m e n .

(Here a Sermon may be given.) The Offertory:

y. T h e L o r d b|e with you. I^. A n d with thy spirit. y. Let us pray I , Daniel, p r a y - i d unto the L o r d M y G o d , saying: " H e a r T h o u , O L o r d , the prayer of T h y servant , and cause T h y Countenance to shine upon the Place of T h y Sanctuary; a n d , behold , 0 G o d , this T h y people, who are call-ed of o l d by Thy Holy Name." y. A n d whiles I was yet speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of m y peopl Israel. " A n d , behold, O G o d , this T h y people, who are call-ed of old by T h y Holy Name." y. Y e t heard ] a voice, saying unto me: " O Daniel, understand thou the words that I speak unto thee, f o r unto thee a m I now sent." B u t , lo, Michael came to help me. " A n d , behold, O G o d , this T h y people, who are call-ed o f o l d by T h y Holy Name."

While the Celebrant says some Offertory prayers quietly, a Hymn from ancient sources is now ^ung, most usually the Hymn: "Come, Holy Ghost." which is given in the Mass boor.

At the end of the Hymn, the people may join the Clergy in reciting the response to the Epicl esis prayer, as follows: Celebrant Brothers and sisters, pray f o r me, that m y and your sacrifice may be alike acceptable unto the L o r d O u r G o d . All: M a y the grace of the Holy Ghost illuminate thy heart and thy lips, that the L o r d may d e i g n to accept this sacrifice of praise at thy hands, f o r our sins and offences. The Secrets (to be said quietly by the Celebrant): y. L e t us pray. Cleanse us, O L o r d , we beseech Thee, by the effectual w o r k i n g of This Preseht Sacrifice; a n d by T h y mercy make us to be partakers thereof. Through O u r L o r d Jesus Christ, T h y Son, W h o liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity o f the H o l y Ghost, G o d , y. Through al: the ages of ages. I^. Amen, y. Let us pray. (Here are added any special Secrets of commemoration. Then are added the following Secrets:) On Sundciy only, the following Secret of the Holy Trinity is to be added: Sanctify, we beseech Thee, O L o r d G o d , Holy T r i n i t y , through the invbcation of T h y Holy Name, the offering of T h i s Oblation; and through It perfect us ourselves to be an eternal gift unto Thee. On WeeMays, the following Secret of the Holy Cross replaces the Collect above: W e beseech Thee, O L o r d , that This Sacrifice may purify us f r o m a l l sin, \^^hich, having been offered upon the A l t a r o f the Cross, d i d bear the offences even of the whole w o r l d . On either Sunday or Weekdays, the Secrets continue: By T h y mercy, O L o r d , and by the intercession of the ever-Virgin M a r y , may This Oblation aval to our everlasting and present prosperity and peace. Graciously receive, O L o r d , the gifts which we offer; and through the intercession o f M a r y , the blessed, a n d glorious, a n d e v e r - V i r g i n G o d - B e a r e r , together with all T h y Ss ints, defend us f r o m every danger. (The following Secret for the Church should be added only if the Celebrant for the Church among the Collects beforehand:) Protect us, O Lok-d, we beseech Thee, as we wait upon T h y 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 S i m e ) O u r L o r d Jesus Christ, T h y Son, W h o liveth a n d reigneth with Thee, in tiie unity of the Holy Ghost, G o d , y. T h r o u g h all the ages of aoes. Amen, y. The L o r d be w i t h you. ^ . A n d with thy spirit, y. L i f t up you!- hearts. W e lift them up unto the L o r d , y. Let us give thanks unto O u r L o r d G o d . j ^ . It is meet and right so to do. The Preface: y. It is very ^eet and just, right and available f o r our salvation, that we should at a l l times a n d in a l l places give thanks unto Thee, O L o r d , Holy Father, Almighty a n d verlasting G o d . A n d unceasingly to beg Thee: that we, who abide with Thee as O u r Creator, may be set on the straight path by Thee Directing us; nor may '^e be left to our senses, but, ever led back to the path o f T h y T r u t h , may we sti-ive to practice these things which T h o u dost command; that we can attain the gifts which T h o u hast promised. Through Christ O u r Lord. Through W h o i ^ Angels praise T h y Majesty, Dominions adore. Powers tremble. The Heavens, and the heavenly Virtues, and the blessed Seraphim unite in one glad voice i n ex tolling Thee. Together with w h o m , we pray Thee, that T h o u wouldest command that our voices should have entrance, humbly confessing Thee, and saying:

7 The Sanctus (to be charked by all): H o l y , H o l y , H0I3 L o r d G o d o f Sabaoth. Heaven and Earth are f u l l o f T h y G l o r y , Hosanna in the hiighest. Blessed is He * That Cometh i n the Name of the L o r d , Hosanna in thehighest! Now, while the Celebrant says the prayers of the Canon of the Mass quietly, a Hymn from ancient sources is sung, most usually the Hymn: "Let all mortal flesh" which is ^iven in the Mass book. After chant: y. T h r o u g h a I the ages o f ages. Amen. y. L e t us pray. A d m o n i s h e d by saving precepts, and guided by divine institution, we make bold to say: F^. O u r Father, W h o art in Heaven, Hallowed be T h y Nam(;; T h y K i n g d o m come; T h y W i l l be Done, on E a r t h , as It is in Heaven. Give us Ihis day our daily bread. A n d forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us. A n d lead us not into temptation; But deliver us f r o m evil. AJnen. Then the Celebrant continues the chant of the Embolism: y. Deliver us we beseech Thee, O L o r d , f r o m ali evils, past, present, future, a n d , at the intercession o f the blessed and glorious and ever-virgin B i r t h - G i v e r of G o d ,INIary, a n d of T h y blessed Apostles Peter and P a u l , and ,) with a l l the Saints, graciously give peace i n our days, A n d r e w , (and Saint that, aided by the help of T h y loving-kindness, we may both be ever free f r o m sin, a n d secure f r o m a I disquietude. T h r o u g h the Same O u r L o r d Jesus Christ, T h y Son, W h o liveth ^nd reigneth w i t h Thee, in the Unity o f the Holy Ghost, Amen. G o d , through all the ag(is of ages. I^. A n d with y. T h e Peace * of the L o r d ^ be alway iff with you. ^ . thy spirit. y. B o w d o w n your lieads f o r the blessing. V^. T h a n k s be to G o d . The Benediction with tht Holy Mysteries: y. M a y A l m i hty G o d encompass you with heavenly protection, and Amen, enrich you by the gift o H i s blessing. y. A n d may Hie vouchsafe that ye who rely on the hope only of heavenly grace, may be strengthened also by heavenly protection. Amen. So much m a y ye both obtain solace in the present age y. . . ^ o f mortal life, and fare well i n the future to comprehend eternal joys. Amen. y. W h i c h m a y He deign to grant, Whose K i n g d o m a n d Power remain without end, unto the a [es of ages. I^. A m e n , y. M a y the Bfessing of G o d , the F a - ( * ) ther, and the * Son, and the Holy ( * ) Ghost, and His Peace, remain w i t h you always. F^. A m e n . The Agnus Dei (to be swig by All): O L a m b o f G o d That takest away the sins of the w o r l d , have mercy upon us. O L a m b of G o d , T h a t takest a w a y the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O L a m b of Godl, That takest a w a y the sins of the w o r l d , grant us T h y Peace. (Here the Kiss of Peace shall be brought from the Sanctuary by one of the Clergy who will offer the Peai :e-Icon of Our Lord to be kissed, saying quietly to each person: y . Peace be unto Thee and unto the Church o f G o d . "B}. A n d with thy spirit.) The Communion (to be cnanted by All): O promise unto the L o r d T h y G o d , a n d keep it; all ye that are round about H i m bring preseiit unto H i m T h a t ought to be Fear-ed; He shall refrain the spirit o f princes, anc is W o n d e r f u l ; yea, even among the kings of the E a r t h . the Canoi and the Hymn are completed, the Celebrant begins the

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0 promise unto the L o r d T h y G o d , and keep it; a l l ye that are round about H i m bring presents unto H i m That ought to be Fear-ed; He shall refrain the spirit o f princes, a m i is W o n d e r f u l ; yea, even among the kings of the E a r t h . (Here the Celebrant tur. is 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:) 1 confess to G o d , to blessed M a r y , to Holy Father Benedict, to aSI the Saints, a n d to thee, Father, that I have sinned exceedingly i n thought, w o r d , and deed, by m y fault; I pray H o l y M a r y , H o l y Father Benedict, a l l the Saints, and thee, Father, to pray f o r me. Celebrant: M a y Almighty G o d have mercy upon you, and forgive you all your sins, deliver yciu f r o m a l l evil, preserve a n d strengthen you in goodness, and bring you to everlaiiting life. All: Amen. Celebrant: M a y the Almighty a n d M e r c i f u l G o d grant unto you absolution a n d remission of all your sins, time f o r true repentance and of the Holy and consolation and the amendment of life, grace Amen. Ghost. All: The following Hymns may be sung after Communion: Hymn I H o l y G o d , * H I y M i g h t y , Holy I m m o r t a l , have mercy on us. H o l y G o d , * H . y M i g h t y , Holy I m m o r t a l , have mercy on us. H o l y G o d , * H ( y M i g h t y , Holy I m m o r t a l , have mercy on us. G l o r y be to the Father, a n d to the Son, ^ and to the H o l y Ghost, both now and ever, and unt(^ the ages o f ages, A m e n . Holy I m m o r t a l , have mercy on us. Holy G o d , Holy M i g h t y , Holy I m m o r t a l , have mercy on us. Hymn II It is truly meet s n d right to give praise to thee, Theotokos, ever-blessed, O O higher i n honour than the Cherubim, a n d beyond pure M o t h e r of O u r G o d compare more glorious than the Seraphim. W h o without corruption gave birth to G o d the W o r d , thee, triie Theotokos, we glorify. to be chanted by the Celebrant after cleansing the Postcommunions sacred vess'l^ls) yr. The L o r d be w i t h you. 1^. A n d with thy spirit. W e beseech Thee, O L o r d , mercifully to purify our V^. L e t us pray souls, that we may r ^ e i v e consequently help f o r our bodies both now and hereafter. Through O j r L o r d Jesus C h r i s t , T h y Son, W h o liveth a n d reigneth with Thee, in the unitJF of the Holy Ghost, G o d , through a l l the ages of ages. 1^. A m e n . y. Let us pray (Here are added any special Postcommunions of commemoration. Then are added ions:) the following Postcommuni On Sundcy only, the following Postcommunion of the Holy ed: Trinity is to be a^ded M a y the i|eception of This Sacrament, O L o r d O u r G o d , and the confession of the Everlasting Holy T r i n i t y , a n d of the Undivided Unity of the Same, be profitable to our salvation both in body and soul. The Amen. I n J u d x a is G o d K n o w n ; H i s Name is Great in Israel. On Sundays, there is repeated: O promisii unto the L o r d T h y G o d , a n d keep it; a l l ye that are round aboul: H i m bring presents unto H i m That ought to be Fear-ed; H e shall refrain the spirit of princes, and is W o n d e r f u l ; yea, even among the kings of the E a r t h . The Communion on all days is concluded in the following manner: y. G l o r y be to the Father, and to the Son, ^ and to the Holy Ghost, As it was in thebeginning, both now and ever, and unto the ages of ages. Ps.

9 On Weekdays, the following Postcommunion of the Holy Cross replaces the Collect above: Be Presert with us, O L o r d O u r G o d , a n d grant that those w h o m T h o u ma test to rejoice in honour of the HoJy Cross may also be defended by ^its continual a i d . On either Sunday or Weekdays, the Postcommunions continue: G r a n t , we beasech Thee, O L o r d , that we who have received this assistance towards our salvation, m a y be preserved everywhere by her intercession in veneration of w h o m we have presented This Oblation to T h y Majesty. W e have received, O L o r d , T h i s Heavenly Sacrament, celebrating the memory of the blessed G o d - B e a r e r , the e v e r - V i r g i n M a r y , a n d of all T h y Saints; grant, we beseech Thee, that assisted by their prayers, what we now do in this transitory life, we may f u l f i l 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:) W e beseech Theis, O L o r d O u r G o d , that T h o u wilt not suffer those w h o m Thou makest to rejoice as partakers of T h y Divine G i f t s to be subject to any human peril. (Here may be aided 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) O u r L o r d Jesus Christ, T h y S o n , W h o liveth and reigneth with Thee, in tfie unity o f the H o l y Ghost, G o d , y. Through ail the ages o f ages. 1 ^ . Amen. The Final Prayer Over The People: The Celebrant thin 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. B o w d o w n your heads before G o d . The Celebrant tlw.n concludes the prayer as follows: y. W e beseech Thee, O A l m i g h t y G o d , that T h o u gazest down upon our prayers, a n d bestowesi: the bowels o f T h y mercy upon us; that we that are troubled by our o w n fault may be mercifully delivered by T h y steadfast love. Through O u r L o r d Jesus Christ, T h y Son, W h o liveth and reigneth with Thee, i n the unity of the Holy Gliost, G o d , through all the ages o f ages. Amen. The Dismissal: with you. I^. A n d with thy spirit. y. The L o r d On Sundays only the Dismissal is concluded thusly: y. G o ye, M a s 5 is ended. 1^. T h a n k s be to G o d . But on Weekdays , the Dismissal is concluded as follows: y. L e t us bless the L o r d . I^- T h a n k s be to G o d . The Pontifical Blessing: y. Almighty E ernal G o d , bless this people, T h o u W h o a r t the Bestower and G r a n t o r o f all blessjings I^. A m e n . y. G r a n t that this people, called by T h y Holy Name, may be nourished with Thine abundance, may be guarded by T h y grace, may have understanding of T h y Sacraments. F V Amen. y. A n d m a y tl ey together have Faith in Thee; may they readily worship Thee; may they hon jurably fear Thee; may they gloriously love Thee. I^. A m e n . y M a y T h y 1( ving- kindness guide them and their righteousness, protect them through mercy, i n d might it give them recompense through grace f r o m Thee. 1^. A m e n . y. W h i c h may He deign to grant. Whose K i n g d o m a n d Power remain Amen. without end, unto the a es o f ages. y. M a y the Blessing of G o d , the F a - (ii<) ther, and the iji Son, and the Holy ( * ) Ghost, and Hii Peace, remain with you always. Amen.

10 The Blessing and Distribution of the Blessed Bread: en silently recites the Last Gospel (John L 1 - 14), and The Celebrant then chants the Blessing of the Bread (Antidoron): % Blessed be the Name of the L o r d . I^. F r o m this time forth, now, and f o r evermore. The L o r d be with you. ^!. A n d with thy spirit. Let us pray Bless, O L o r d , this creature of bread as T h o u didst bless the five loaves iii the wilderness, that all who partake thereof may receive health both of body and soul. I n the Name of the Father, and of the Son, * and of the H o l y Ghost. I^. Amen. All present may now approach the Rood Screen to kiss the Cross and / or accept a piece of the i>lessed 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. If this week not be the Emberweek in September, then, on Wednesday (or, if it be not possible, on Thursday, the following Readings are to be used (if it be not an Ember Day): The Epistle: A Reading f r o m the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle, to the Romans: Brethren: F o r i f by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by One, Jesus C h r i s t . Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon a l l men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of One the free gift came upon all men unto justification o f life. F o r as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of One shall many be made righteous. M o r e o v e r the L i i w entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace d i d much more abound; That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through eternal life by Jesus Christ Our Lord. righteousness unto (Rom. 5: 17-21) R/. T h a n k s be to G o d . Or the following may be used in place of the above: The Epistle (as kept at Bee): A Reading f r o m the Epistle of blessed Paul the Apostle, to the Romans: Brethren: H i m that is weak in the Faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. F o r one believeth that he m a y eat all things; another, who is weak, eateth herbs. L e t not h i m that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge h i m that eateth; f o r G o d hath received h i m . W h o a r t thou t l a t judgest another man's servant? T o his own master he standeth or falleth. l e a , he shall be holden up; f o r G o d is Abie to make h i m stand. One m a n esteemeth one day above another; another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own m i n d . He that regardeth the d a y , regardeth it unto the L o r d ; a n d he that regardeth not the d a y , to the L o r d he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the L o r d , f o r he giveth G o d thanks; a n d he that eateth not, to the L o r d he eateth not, and giveth G o d thanks. (Rom. 14: 1-6) i ^ . Thanks be to G o d . The Gospel: y. The L o r d I e w i t h you. i ^ . A n d with thy spirit, y. T h e H o l y Gospel according to M a t t h e w . I^. G l o r y be to Thee, O L o r d . A t that time: When they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to *eter, and said, " D o t h not Y o u r Master pay tribute?" He saith, " Y e s . " A n d when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented h i m , Saying, " W h a t th nkest thou, Simon? O f whom do the Kings of the Earth take custom or tribute? O f their own children, or of strangers?"

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Peter saith unto H i m , " O f strangers." Jesus saith unto h i m , " T h e n are the children free. "Notwithstandin; lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up he fish that first cometh up; a n d when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt ind a piece of money; that take, and give unto them f o r M e and thee." (Mat. 1 24 - 27) R/. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Or the following may be used in place of the above: The Gospel (as kept at I'ec):
The L o r d be with you. I^. A n d with thy spirit. The Holy Gospel according to M a t t h e w . G l o r y be to Thee, O L o r d . At that time: Jeiius saith unto H i s disciples: " H e that is not with M e is against M e ; and he that gathereth not with M e scattereth abroad. "Wherefore I say unto y o u , ' A l l manner o f sin a n d blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. A n d whosoever speaketh a w o r d against the Son of M a n , it shall be forgiven h i m ; but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven h i m , neither in this w o r l d , neither in the w o r l d to come.' "Either make the tree good, a n d his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt; f o r the tree is k n o w n by his fruit. " O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? F o r out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. " A good man o i t of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things; and an evil man out o f the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, 'That eve-y idle w o r d that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the Day of Judgment.' " F o r by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned." (Mat. 12: 30 - 37) f^. Praise be to Thee, O Christ. y.

On Friday, the following Readings are to be used:

A Reading fron! the F i r s t Epistle o f blessed Paul the Apostle, to the Corinthians: Brethren: Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake; F o r the E a r t h is the L o r d ' s , and the fulness thereof. I f any of them t lat believe not bid you to a feast, and ye be disposed to go; whatsoever is set be ore you, eat, asking no question f o r conscience sake. But if any man say unto yon, " T h i s is offered i n sacrifice unto i d o l s . " eat not f o r his sake that shewed it, and f o r conscience sake; f o r the E a r t h is the L o r d ' s , and the fulness thereof; Conscience, I say not thine o w n , but of the other; f o r w h y is m y liberty judged of another man's conscience? F o r i f I by grace be a partaker, w h y a m I evil spoken o f f o r that f o r which I give thanks? Whether therefore ye eat, o r d r i n k , or whatsoever ye d o , d o a l l to the glory of G o d . (1 Cor. 10: 25 - 31) 1^. Praise be to Thee, O C h r i s t . The Gospel (as kept at Bt'.c): y. The L o r d be w i t h you. A n d with thy spirit, y. The Holy Gcspel according to M a r k . I^. G l o r y be to Thee, O L o r d . At that time: There came a leper to Jesus, beseeching H i m , a n d kneeling d o w n to H i m , and sayinj unto H i m , " I f T h o u w i l t . T h o u canst make me clean." A n d Jesus, M o v f d with compassion, put forth H i s H a n d , a n d touched h i m , and saith unto h i m " I w i l l ; be thou clean." A n d as soon as He had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed f r o m h i m , and he was cleansed. A n d He straitly charged h i m , and f o r t h w i t h sent h i m away;

The Epistle (as kept at Bee):

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A n d saith unto h i m , "See thou say nothing to any man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the P r est. and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, f o r a testimony unto t h e m . " But he went out, and began to publish it much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the City, but was without in desert paces; a n d they came to H i m f r o m every quarter. (Mark 1: 40 - 45) tU. Praise be to Thee, O Christ.