Igbo Mass Book

Entrance Song or Antiphon and Greeting
(Stand)

(After the entrance song, all make the Sign of the Cross.)

Priest: '''+ Na-Aha-Na, Na-Nwa, Na-Muo-Nso. + 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 fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

People: And also with you.

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

Priest: My brothers and sisters, to prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, let us call to mind our sins. People: I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault (Here strike fist over heart), in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and 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.

Onyenweanyi mee ebele / Lord, Have Mercy / Kyrie
Onyenweanyi mee ebele. Onyenweanyi mee ebele. Kristi mee ebele. Kristi mee ebele. Onyenweanyi mee ebele. Onyenweanyi mee ebele.





Priest: '''Onyenweanyi mee ebele. Lord, have mercy.'''

People: '''Onyenweanyi mee ebele. Lord, have mercy.'''

Priest: '''Kristi mee ebele. Christ, have mercy.'''

People: '''Kristi mee ebele. Christ, have mercy.'''

Priest: '''Onyenweanyi mee ebele. Lord, have mercy.'''

People: '''Onyenweanyi mee ebele. Lord, have mercy.'''

Otito Diri Chineke N'Elu Kacha Elu / Glory To God in the Highest / Gloria
(On Sundays outside of Advent and Lent, and on solemnities and feasts, the Gloria is used.)

Priest: Otito Diri Chineke N'Elu Kacha Elu 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.'''









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

People: Amen.

Liturgy of the Word
(Sit)

Ihe Ogugu nke mbu / The First Reading
Lector 1: '''Ihe Ogugu e wetalu n’ akwukwo....(or) Ihe Ogugu E wetara na Akwukwo... Okwu nke Osebuluwa.'''



People: Ekene dili Chukwu.

The first reading is followed by Abuoma (the Responsorial Psalm).

Abuoma-ekweazaa / Responsorial Psalm


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

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

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

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

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

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

Ihe Ogugu Nke Abuo / Second Reading
Lector 2: '''Ihe Ogugu ewetara ... Ihe Ogugu E wetara... A reading from the letter of St. ......... V. Okwu nke Oseburuwa. / The Word of the Lord.'''



People: R. Ekele diri Chukwu / Thanks be to God.

Ozioma / Gospel
(Stand)

The "Mbeku / Alleluia / Alwluya" is sung or spoken, except during Lent, when another response is used such as: Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!



Cantor: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (or) '''Aleluya, Aleluya, ...

People: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (or) '''Aleluya, Aleluya, ...

Cantor: '''. . . '''

People: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (or) '''Aleluya.

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: '''+Ihe ogugu nke a si n'ozioma di aso nke 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: ... V. Ozioma-nke Osebuluwa. The gospel of the Lord.'''

People: '''R. Otito dili gi Kristi. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.'''

Okwuchukwu / Homily
(Sit)



After the homily, the Nicene Creed is prayed:

Profession of Faith / Creed
(Stand)

Priest: Let us stand and profess our faith ...

Priest: We believe in one God ... '''

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: (All bow at the following words up to : and became man.) 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.'''



















Ekpele nke ndi kwelunu Prayers of the Faithful follow the Creed.

Ekpele nke ndi kwelunu Prayers of the Faithful / General Intercessions
'''Priest: K’anyi welu okwukwe na ntukwasi obikpokue Chukwu Nna anyi, Let us pray with faith and confidence to Godour Father... Let us pray to the Lord.'''

Cantor: ...

People: Aziza Response:Lord hear our prayer.

Cantor: ...

People: Aziza Response:Lord hear our prayer.

Cantor: ...

People: Aziza Response:Lord hear our prayer.

Cantor: ...

People: Aziza Response:Lord hear our prayer.

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

People:  Amen.



Liturgy of the Eucharist
(Sit)

Ekpele Nrunye / Prayer over the Gifts
[[Image:Sheaves of Wheat 004.jpg|right|thumb|150px| The Offertory gifts {bread, water, and wine} are brought to the priest and placed on the altar. A collection may be taken and a song may be sung during this time.

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

(The priest may pray this prayer out loud if no song is sung.)

People: Blessed be God for ever.

Priest: '''By the mystery of this ... share in our humanity.'''

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: Lord, wash away my iniquity; cleanse me from my sin.

(Stand)

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

People: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all his Church.

Priest: '''site na KristiDinwenu anyi. Amen. Lord, .... We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.'''

People: Amen.

Eucharistic Prayer
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:'''

Priest: Father, it is ...

Holy, Holy, Holy / Sanctus


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.'''

(Kneel)

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.'''

''The priest 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.

Our Father / Pater Noster
(Stand)

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

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, ... 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.

Ekpele ma anatacha Olili Nso / Prayer After Communion
Priest: '''Let us pray. Lord, ....'''

People: Amen.

The Concluding Rite / The Final Blessing
(Stand)

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.