Dad's Mass

Entrance Song or Antiphon and Greeting
(Stand)

(After the entrance song, all make the Sign of the Cross.) Matthew 28:19 John 14:13-14 Acts 2:21

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

People: Amen.

Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14

People: And with your spirit. Galatians 6:18 2 Timothy 4:22 Optional: Priest: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:7 1 Corinthians 1:3 2 Corinthians 1:2 Ephesians 1:2 1 Peter 1:2 2 Peter 1:2 2 John 1:3 Revelation 1:4 Priest: The Lord be with you. Matthew 1:23 Matthew 28:20



Penitential Rite / Confiteor
Leviticus 5:5 Chronicles 21:8 Nehemiah 1:5-9 Daniel 9:3-19 James 5:16

The priest or deacon invites the people to recall their failures and sins and to repent of them in silence.

Priest: Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries. Psalm 51:5 People: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do, (Here strike fist over heart), through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary, ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

The priest gives the absolution:

Priest: May Almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

People: Amen.

Lord, Have Mercy / Kyrie
Matthew 15:22 Matthew 17:15 Matthew 20:30-31 Psalm 123:3

Priest: Lord, have mercy.

People: Lord, have mercy.

Priest: Christ, have mercy.

People: Christ, have mercy.

Priest: Lord, have mercy.

People: Lord, have mercy.

Optional: Priest: Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

A brief pause for silence follows.

Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord.

People: For we have sinned against you.

Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy.

People: And grant us your salvation.

The absolution by the Priest follows:

Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

People: Amen.

Glory To God in the Highest / Gloria
(On Sundays outside of Advent and Lent, and on solemnities and feasts, the Gloria is used.) Luke 2:14 Revelation 4:11 Revelation 5:11-14

Priest: Glory to God in the highest

All: '''And on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: have mercy on us. 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.'''

Prayers concluded by "Amen", which means "So be it" are found in: Nehemiah 8:6 Psalm 41:14 Romans 16:27 Hebrews 13:20-21 Revelation 7:12

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

People: Amen.

Liturgy of the Word
(Sit) These readings are taken from the Bible.

First Reading
Lector 1: '''A reading from the Book of ....... The Word of the Lord.''' 1 Peter 1:25

People: Thanks be to God. Romans 6:17 2 Corinthians 9:15

The first reading is followed by the Responsorial Psalm.

Responsorial Psalm


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

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

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

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

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



People: Thanks be to God.

Gospel
(Stand)

The "Alleluia" is sung or spoken, except during Lent, when another response is used such as: Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! The "Alleluia" is from many Psalms, in particular Psalms 146-150 and Revelation 19:1-6. During Lent, the following "praise" verses may be used: "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory!" Psalm 24:7-10 1 Thessalonians 2:12 2 Timothy 4:18 "Praise and honor to you, Lord Jesus Christ!" Daniel 4:34 1 Peter 1:7 "Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!" Philippians 1:11



Cantor: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

People: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Cantor: '''. . . '''

People: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

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

(A small cross (+) is traced on your forehead, lips, and over your heart {using your right thumb} praying silently, "May God's Word be ever on my mind, on my lips, and in my heart.")

People: + Glory to you, Lord.

'''Priest: ... The Gospel of the Lord.''' Romans 16:25 Mark 1:1 People: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

Homily
(Sit)

After the homily, the Nicene Creed is prayed:

Profession of Faith / Creed
(Stand) Mark 9:24 John 11:27 John 14:1 1 John 5:10



Priest: I believe in one God ...

All: '''I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true 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 heaven, (All bow at the following words up to : and became man.) 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 on the third day in accordance with 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. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.'''

The Prayers of the Faithful follow the Creed.

Prayers of the Faithful / General Intercessions
"We pray to the Lord" comes from: Exodus 8:29-30 Exodus 10:17-18 Jeremiah 42:2-4 Acts 8:22-24

"Lord, hear our prayer" comes from: 2 Kings 20:2-5 Isaiah 38:2-5

'''Priest: ... Let us pray to the Lord.'''

Cantor: ...

People: Lord hear our prayer.

Cantor: ...

People: Lord hear our prayer.

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

People:  Amen.

Liturgy of the Eucharist
(Sit)

Preface


Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with you spirit.

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 and just.

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

Priest: Father, it is ...

Holy, Holy, Holy / Sanctus


"Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God hosts..." is found: Isaiah 6:3 - Revelation 4:8 "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord." is found: Psalm 118:26 - Matthew 21:9 - Mark 11:9 - Luke 19:38 - John 12:13 "Hosana in the highest" is found: Matthew 21:9 - Mark 11:10 - Luke 19:38

All: '''Holy, Holy, holy Lord, God of hosts. 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.'''

Eucharistic Prayer I
(Kneel)

The priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer:

'''To us, also, your servants, who, though sinners, hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant some share and fellowship with your holy Apostles and Martyrs: with John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas, (Ignatius, Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia) and all your Saints; admit us, we beseech you, into their company, not weighing our merits, but granting us your pardon, He joins his hands. through Christ our Lord. Through whom you continue to make all these good things, O Lord; you sanctify them, fill them with life, bless them, and bestow them upon us.'''

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

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

People: Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer II
(Kneel)

The priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer:

The words of Institution of the Holy Eucharist are found: Matthew 26:26-28 Mark 14:22-24 Luke 22:17-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Priest: '''Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you. Humbly we pray that, partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit. Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity, together with N. our Pope and N. our Bishop* and all the clergy.'''

In Masses for the Dead, the following may be added:

Priest: '''Remember your servant N., whom you have called (today) from this world to yourself. Grant that he (she) who was united with your Son in a death like his, may also be one with him in his Resurrection. Remember also our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection, and all who have died in your mercy: welcome them into the light of your face. Have mercy on us all, we pray, that with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with the blessed Apostles, and all the Saints who have pleased you throughout the ages, we may merit to be coheirs to eternal life, and may praise and glorify you through your Son, Jesus Christ.'''

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

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

People: Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer III
(Kneel)

The priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer:

The words of Institution of the Holy Eucharist are found: Matthew 26:26-28 Mark 14:22-24 Luke 22:17-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Priest: '''You are indeed Holy, O Lord, and all you have created rightly gives you praise, for through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, you give life to all things and make them holy, and you never cease to gather a people to yourself, so that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name. Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you: by the same Spirit graciously make holy these gifts we have brought to you for consecration, that they may become the Body and + Blood of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command we celebrate these mysteries.'''

The priest begins the account of the Last Supper:

Priest: For on the night he was betrayed, he himself took bread, and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying: TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU. Matthew 26:26 Mark 14:22 Luke 22:19 1 Corinthians 11:24

''The priest elevates the Host, and genuflects. Then, taking the chalice in his hands, he continues with the narrative of the Last Supper:'' Priest: 'In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice, and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying: TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.' Matthew 26:27b-28 Mark 14:24 Luke 22:17,20 1 Corinthians 11:25

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

Priest: The mystery of faith. All: We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. 1 Thessalonians 4:14-15 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 All: Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free. Luke 24:44-47 All: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. 1 Corinthians 11:26

The people respond with the Memorial Acclamation such as: Priest: '''Therefore, O Lord, as we celebrate the memorial of the saving Passion of your Son, his wondrous Resurrection and Ascension into heaven, and as we look forward to his second coming, we offer you in thanksgiving this holy and living sacrifice. Look, we pray, upon the oblation of your Church and, recognizing the sacrificial Victim by whose death you willed to reconcile us to yourself, grant that we, who are nourished by the Body and Blood of your Son and filled with his Holy Spirit, may become one body, one spirit in Christ. May he make of us an eternal offering to you, so that we may obtain an inheritance with your elect, especially with the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, with your blessed Apostles and glorious Martyrs (with Saint N.: the Saint of the day or Patron Saint) and with all the Saints, on whose constant intercession in your presence we rely for unfailing help. May this Sacrifice of our reconciliation, we pray, O Lord, advance the peace and salvation of all the world. Be pleased to confirm in faith and charity your pilgrim Church on earth, with your servant N. our Pope and N. our Bishop, the Order of Bishops, all the clergy, and the entire people you have gained for your own. Listen graciously to the prayers of this family, whom you have summoned before you: in your compassion, O merciful Father, gather to yourself all your children scattered throughout the world. To our departed brothers and sisters and to all who were pleasing to you at their passing from this life, give kind admittance to your kingdom. There we hope to enjoy for ever the fullness of your glory through Christ our Lord, through whom you bestow on the world all that is good.'''

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

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

People: Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer IV
(Kneel)

The priest begins the Eucharistic Prayer:

The words of Institution of the Holy Eucharist are found: Matthew 26:26-28 Mark 14:22-24 Luke 22:17-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Priest: '''We give you praise, Father most holy, for you are great and you have fashioned all your works in wisdom and in love. You formed man in your own image and entrusted the whole world to his care, so that in serving you alone, the Creator, he might have dominion over all creatures. And when through disobedience he had lost your friendship, you did not abandon him to the domain of death. For you came in mercy to the aid of all, so that those who seek might find you. Time and again you offered them covenants and through the prophets taught them to look forward to salvation. And you so loved the world, Father most holy, that in the fullness of time you sent your Only Begotten Son to be our Savior. Made incarnate by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, he shared our human nature in all things but sin. To the poor he proclaimed the good news of salvation, to prisoners, freedom, and to the sorrowful of heart, joy. To accomplish your plan, he gave himself up to death, and, rising from the dead, he destroyed death and restored life. And that we might live no longer for ourselves but for him who died and rose again for us, he sent the Holy Spirit from you, Father, as the first fruits for those who believe, so that, bringing to perfection his work in the world, he might sanctify creation to the full. Therefore, O Lord, we pray: may this same Holy Spirit graciously sanctify these offerings, that they may become the Body and + Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ for the celebration of this great mystery, which he himself left us as an eternal covenant.'''

The priest begins the account of the Last Supper:

Priest: For when the hour had come for him to be glorified by you, Father most holy, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end: and while they were at supper, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU. Matthew 26:26 Mark 14:22 Luke 22:19 1 Corinthians 11:24

''The priest elevates the Host, and genuflects. Then, taking the chalice in his hands, he continues with the narrative of the Last Supper:'' Priest: 'In a similar way, taking the chalice filled with the fruit of the vine, he gave thanks, and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying: TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.' Matthew 26:27b-28 Mark 14:24 Luke 22:17,20 1 Corinthians 11:25

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

Priest: The mystery of faith. All: We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. 1 Thessalonians 4:14-15 1 Corinthians 11:26 All: Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free. Luke 24:44-47 John 4:42 All: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. 1 Corinthians 11:26

The people respond with the Memorial Acclamation such as: Priest: '''Therefore, as we celebrate the memorial of his Death and Resurrection, we offer you, Lord, the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation, giving thanks that you have held us worthy to be in your presence and minister to you. Humbly we pray that, partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit. Remember, Lord, your Church, spread throughout the world, and bring her to the fullness of charity, together with N. our Pope and N. our Bishop* and all the clergy.'''

In Masses for the Dead, the following may be added:

Priest: '''Therefore, O Lord, as we now celebrate the memorial of our redemption, we remember Christ’s Death and his descent to the realm of the dead, we proclaim his Resurrection and his Ascension to your right hand, and, as we await his coming in glory, we offer you his Body and Blood, the sacrifice acceptable to you which brings salvation to the whole world. Look, O Lord, upon the Sacrifice which you yourself have provided for your Church, and grant in your loving kindness to all who partake of this one Bread and one Chalice that, gathered into one body by the Holy Spirit, they may truly become a living sacrifice in Christ to the praise of your glory. Therefore, Lord, remember now all for whom we offer this sacrifice: especially your servant N. our Pope, N. our Bishop,* and the whole Order of Bishops, all the clergy, those who take part in this offering, those gathered here before you, your entire people, and all who seek you with a sincere heart. Remember also those who have died in the peace of your Christ and all the dead, whose faith you alone have known. To all of us, your children, grant, O merciful Father, that we may enter into a heavenly inheritance with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and with your Apostles and Saints in your kingdom. There, with the whole of creation, freed from the corruption of sin and death, may we glorify you through Christ our Lord, through whom you bestow on the world all that is good.'''

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

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever.

People: Amen.

Our Father / Pater Noster
(Stand) Matthew 6:9-13 Luke 11:2-4 Mark 14:36 Galatians 4:6

Priest: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to say: All: '''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 who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Priest: Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Priest: '''Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles: Peace I leave you, my peace I give you; look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church, and graciously grant her peace and unity in accordance with your will. Who live and reign for ever and ever.''' John 14:27

People: Amen.

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

People: And with your spirit.

The priest or deacon may say,

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

People: Peace be with you.

Lamb of God / Agnus Dei
(Kneel) John 1:29, 36 Revelation 5:6-14 Revelation 7:9-17



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.

Lord, I Am Not Worthy / Domine non sum dignus
The priest prays silently, genuflects, takes the host and chalice in his hands, and says:

Priest: '''Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.'''

All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Matthew 8:8 Luke 7:6-7

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.

Prayer After Communion
Priest: '''Let us pray. ....'''

People: Amen.

The Concluding Rite / The Final Blessing
(Stand) Genesis 28:3 Deuteronomy 14:29 Numbers 6:23-27 Psalm 29:11 Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And with your spirit.

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

People: Amen.

"Go in peace." is found in: Exodus 4:18 1 Samuel 1:17 Mark 5:34 Luke 7:50 Luke 8:48

The priest dismisses the people with a conclusion such as:

Priest: Go forth, the Mass is ended. Or: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. Mark 16:15 Or: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Deuteronomy 10:11 - 10:13 Psalm 115:1 1 Corinthians 10:31 2 Thessalonians 1:12 Or: Go in peace. Exodus 4:18 Judges 18:6 1 Samuel 1:17 Mark 5:34 Luke 7:50 Luke 8:48

People: Thanks be to God.