Ss. Cyril and Methodius

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

People: Amen.

The priest greets the people:

Priest: '''The grace of our Lord ... be with you all.'''

People: And also with you.

The priest gives an introduction, and invites the people to examine their consciences. All: '''I confess to Almighty God, ... to pray for me to the Lord our God.'''

The priest gives the absolution:

Priest: May almighty God...bring us to everlasting life.

People: Amen.

Priest: Lord have mercy.

People: Lord have mercy.

Priest: Christ have mercy.

People: Christ have mercy.

Priest: Lord have mercy.

People: Lord have mercy.

On Sundays outside of Advent and Lent, and on solemnities and feasts, the Gloria is used

Priest: Glory to God in the highest

All: '''And peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.'''

Priest: '''Let us pray. Lord, ... We ask this through Christ our Lord.'''

People: Amen.

Lector 1: '''A Reading from the Book of ....... The Word of the Lord.'''

People: Thanks be to God.

Cantor: ...........

People: ...........

Lector 2: '''A Reading from the letter of St. ... to the .... ...... The Word of the Lord.'''

People: Thanks be to God.

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: A reading from the holy gospel according to ...

People: Glory to you O Lord.

'''Priest: ... The gospel of the Lord.'''

People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Priest: ...

All: '''We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day he rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.'''

Priest: ...

Cantor: ...

People: Lord hear our prayer.

Cantor: ...

People: Lord hear our prayer.

Cantor: ...

People: Lord hear our prayer.

Cantor: ...

People: Lord hear our prayer.

Cantor: ...

People: Lord hear our prayer.

Priest: '''... We ask this through Christ our Lord.'''

People: Amen.

Priest: '''Blessed are you, Lord, ... bread of life.'''

People: Blessed be God for ever. Priest: '''By the mystery of this ... share in our humanity.'''

Priest: '''Blessed are you, Lord, ... our spiritual drink.'''

People: Blessed be God for ever.

Priest: '''Lord God, we ask ... contrite hearts.'''

The priest prays silently while he washes his hands, and then says,

Priest: Pray, brethren, that our sacrifice may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.

People: '''May the Lord accept the sacrifice ... the good of all his Church.'''

Priest: '''Lord, .... We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.'''

People: Amen.

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them up to the Lord.

Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Priest: '''Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, ... join in their unending hymn of praise:'''

All: '''Holy, Holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.'''

The priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer:

Priest: '''Lord, you are holy indeed, ... Lord, Jesus Christ.'''

The priest begins the account of the Last Supper:

Priest: '''Before he was given up to death ... my body which will be given up for you.'''

''He elevates the Host, and genuflects. Then, taking the chalice in his hands, he continues with the narrative of the Last Supper:''

Priest: '''When supper was ended, he took the cup .... Do this in memory of me.'''

''The priest elevates the chalice, and genuflects. He then says:''

Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:

The people respond with the Memorial Acclamation such as:

All: '''Lord by your cross ... Savior of the world.'''

Priest: '''In memory of his death ... through your Son, Jesus Christ.'''

The priest takes the host and chalice and raises them slightly, saying:

Priest: '''Through him, with him, ... for ever and ever.'''

People: Amen.

Priest: '''Let us pray ... words our Savior gave us.'''

All: '''Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; they 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 who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.'''

Priest: '''Deliver us, Lord, ... our Savior, Jesus Christ.'''

People: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever.

Priest: '''Lord Jesus Christ, you said ... you live for ever and ever.'''

People: Amen.

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

People: And also with you.

The priest or deacon may say,

Priest or Deacon: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

People: '''Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace.'''

The priest prays silently, genuflects, takes the host and chalice in his hands, and says:

Priest: '''This is the Lamb of God ... are called to his supper.'''

All: '''Lord, I am not worthy ... I shall be healed.'''

The priest prays silently while he receives communion, then begins to distribute communion to the people.

Priest: The body and blood of Christ.

Communicant: Amen.

Priest: '''Let us pray. Lord, ....'''

People: Amen.

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen.

The priest dismisses the people with a conclusion such as:

Priest: Go in the peace of Christ.

People: Thanks be to God.

In some places the St. Michael Prayer is also prayed after Mass:

All: '''Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safe guard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.'''