English Mass Guide All:

I confess to almighty God and to you, my

The Introductory Rites brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have
Entrance Song: done and in what I have failed to do,

Gather the People And, striking their breast, they say:

Refrain:
Gather the people, enter the feast, through my fault, through my fault, through my
all are invited, the greatest and least. most grievous fault; therefore, I ask blessed Mary
The banquet is ready, now to be shared. Ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my
Join in the heavenly feast that God has prepared. brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord
1. Around this table we dine as kin, our God.
beloved family of God.
We share the body of Christ the Lord.
P: May almighty God have mercy on us,
Here we become what we eat. (Refrain)
forgive us our sins, and bring us to
everlasting life.
2. Around this table God's bounty falls
on all who hunger and thirst.
We drink the fullness of Christ the Lord, R: Amen.
so we become what we eat. (Refrain)
Gloria
3. Around this table our hearts rejoice When indicated this hymn is either sung or said:
in love that’s stronger than death.
We’ll rise in glory with Christ the Lord,
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to
then we become what we eat. (Refrain)
people of good will.

P: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of We praise you; we bless you; we adore you; we
the Holy Spirit. glorify you,

R: Amen. we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God,
heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus
Greeting Christ, Only Begotten Son,
P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the
love of God, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you
and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on
all. us; you take away the sins of the world, receive
R: And with your spirit. our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us.
Penitential Act
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the
The Priest invites the faithful to the Penitential Lord, you alone are the Highest,
Act. Then one of the Penitential Acts follows:
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of
God the Father.
Amen.
P: Let us pray. hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to
R: Amen. judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will
have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord,
Liturgy of the Word
the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and
Reader: A reading from the --------------------The the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored
Word of the Lord. and glorified, who has spoken through the
prophets.
R: (All) Thanks be to God.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic
Responsorial Psalm:
Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness
GOSPEL of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the
dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
P: The Lord be with you.
R: And with your spirit.
(APOSTLES CREED)
P: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to
Saint _______ I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of
heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son,
R: Glory to you, o Lord.
our Lord,
P: ---------------------------------------- The Gospel of the
At the words that follow, up to and including the
Lord.
Virgin Mary, all bow.
R: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.
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
PROFESSION OF FAITH
hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead;
(NICENE CREED) he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right
hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of
come to judge the living and the dead.
heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
from God, Light from Light, true God from true
Amen.
God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the
Father; through him all things were made. For us
men and for our salvation he came down from
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
heaven,
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At the words that follow, up to and including and
became man, all bow.
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin
Mary, and became man. ------------------------------------

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

he suffered death and was buried, and rose again OFFERTORY
on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures.
All That We Have
He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right
Ref: He alone will save me
All that we have With His love and mercy
And all that we offer
Comes from our hearts 1. What have we to offer
Both frightened and free
That does not fade nor wither
Take what we bring now
Can the world ever satisfy
And give what we need
All done in His name
The emptiness in our hearts
In vain we deny (Ref.)
1. Some men rely on their power
Others put trust in their gold 2. When will you cease running
Some men have only their Savior In search of hollow meaning
Whose faithfulness never grows old (Ref.) Let His love feed the hunger
In your soul till it overflows
2. Sometimes the road may be lonesome With joy you yearn to know (Ref.)
Often we may lose our way
Take courage and always remember
Love isn’t just for a day P: Blessed be God for ever.

3. Sometimes when troubles are many

The Priest completes additional personal
Life can seem empty, it’s true preparatory rites, and the people rise as he says:
But look at the life of the Master Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters), that my
Who lovingly suffered for you
sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the
almighty Father.
LORD WE GATHER TODAY
R: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands
Lord, we gather today for the praise and glory of his name, for our good
In Your house, we kneel down and pray and the good of all his holy Church.
We ask for Your mercy as we open our hearts
To receive Your forgiveness, oh Lord Then the Priest says the Prayer over the Offerings,
at the end of which the people acclaim:
Lord, we lift up to You
All these gifts we offer for Your glory Amen.
We will eat this livin' bread, we will drink this saving cup
And feel of Your presence, oh Lord The Eucharistic Prayer
As we offer this Bread and as we bring You this wine P: The Lord be with you.
Bless them Lord Jesus feed us now, give us life
Send us Your spirit, the source of our lives R: And with your spirit.
And together we will serve You with love
P: Lift up your hearts.
IN HIM ALONE R: We lift them up to the Lord.
Ref. P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
In Him alone is our hope
In Him alone is our strength R: It is right and just.
In Him alone are we justified
The Priest concludes the Preface with the people,
In Him alone are we saved
singing
(Deacant) In Him alone is our hope
Unto Him I pour out my heart Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes Lord Jesus Christ… Who live and reign for ever and
in the name of the Lord. ever.
Hosanna in the highest.
Amen.
The Priest continues with the Eucharistic Prayer.
After the words of Consecration, the priest says: The Concluding Rites
P: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
The mystery of faith.
R: And with your spirit.
We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your
Resurrection until you come again. P: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.
Or: All offer one another the customary sign of peace.
When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we
proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come
Breaking of the Bread Lamb of God, you take
again.
away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Or:
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross have mercy on us.
and Resurrection you have set us free.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
At the conclusion of the prayer the Priest takes the grant us peace.
chalice and the paten with the host and, raising
both, he says
Invitation to Communion (all kneel)
P: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God,
almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all P: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes
glory and honour is yours, for ever and ever. away the sins of the world.
R: Amen. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
Amen…Amen…Amen… All:
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under
my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall
The Communion Rite
be healed.
The Lord’s Prayer
Communion
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy
The communicants come forward in reverent
name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth
procession, and make a preparatory act of
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
reverence by bowing their head in honour of
and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those
Christ’s presence in the Sacrament.
who trespass against us; and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. P: The Body (Blood) of Christ.
Deliver us, Lord, we pray… and the coming of our R: Amen.
Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Anima Christi
For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours
Soul of Christ sanctify me
now and for ever. Body of Christ save me
Water from the side of Christ wash me Give thanks with a grateful heart
Passion of Christ give me strength Give thanks to the Holy One
Hear me Jesus Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me Let the poor say, "I am rich
And when the call of death arrives Because of what the Lord has done for us"
Bid me come to Thee that I may praise Thee with Thy saints And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Forever Let the poor say, "I am rich
Hear me Jesus Because of what the Lord has done for us"
Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side Give thanks with a grateful heart (with a grateful heart)
From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me Give thanks to the Holy One (to the Holy One)
And when the call of death arrives Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
Bid me come to Thee that I may praise Thee with Thy saints Give thanks with a grateful heart (with a grateful heart)
Forever Give thanks to the Holy One (to the Holy One)
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
After the distribution of Communion, if appropriate, a Let the poor say, "I am rich
sacred silence may be observed for a while, or a psalm Because of what the Lord has done for us"
or other canticle of praise or a hymn may be sung. And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich (I am rich)
Because of what the Lord has done for us"
Give thanks
Prayer after Communion (all stand)
We give thanks to You
Let us pray.
The Concluding Rites send the people forth to put into effect
in their lives what they have received.

All pray in silence. Then the Priest says the Prayer after
Communion, at the end of which the people acclaim:

Amen.
Blessing Dismissal
P: The Lord be with you.
R: And with your spirit.
P: Go forth, the Mass is ended.
May almighty God bless you, Go and announce the
Gospel of the Lord. the Father, and the Son, and
the Holy Spirit. Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by
your life.
R: Amen.
P: Go in peace.
R: Thanks be to God.
GIVE THANKS
Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son