A Short Prayer Book PDF

A Short Prayer Book
Daily Prayer,
the Rite of Reconciliation,
and the Eucharistic Liturgies
of the Primitive Catholic
Book of Common Prayer
Daily
Prayer
3
Morning Prayer
STAND
Officiant
Assembly
X O Lord, open our lips.

And we will declare your praise.
Assistant
Assembly
Each day is a gift of your grace.

Your mercies are new every morning.
Assistant
Assembly
Guide our steps by the light of the Word.

Shield us from harm and keep us from evil.
Officiant
Glory to the Father,

and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit;
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and will be forever.
Amen.
Assembly
A Canticle (pages 9-16) is sung or recited, or a song may be sung.
SIT
A psalm is sung or recited.
A brief reading from Scripture may be proclaimed.
STAND
The Intercessory Proper is offered. After the second portion of the Intercessory Proper, the assembly
may share their own prayer requests.
The Intercessory Proper concludes with the Lords Prayer.
Assembly
Our Father in heaven,

hallowed be your name.
Let your kingdom come.
Let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Forgive our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Dont let us yield to temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
Amen.
The officiant offers a closing prayer.

The officiant dismisses the people.
Officiant
Assembly
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X May the Lord bless us,

protect us from all evil,
and bring us to life everlasting.
Amen.
A Service of the Word

The following portion of the Divine Office is not celebrated when the Divine Liturgy of the Mass is
offered.
STAND
Officiant
Assembly
X O God, come to our assistance.

O Lord, make haste to help us.
Assistant
Assembly
Your word is a lamp to my feet;

And a light to my path.
Assistant
Assembly
The unfolding of your words gives light;

It imparts understanding to the simple.
Officiant

and to the Son,
is now,
Amen.
Assembly
SIT
The appointed reading or readings are proclaimed.
After the reading or readings have been proclaimed, a homily or reflection may be offered.
STAND
Assistant
Beloved,
let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor.
KNEEL or BOW DEEPLY

Silence is kept for a time of self-examination and reflection.
Assembly
Gracious God,
have mercy on us.
In your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone,
and uphold us by your gracious Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of your name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The officiant then says:
Officiant
Assembly
May God be gracious to us and bless us,

forgiving our sins,
and bringing us to everlasting life.
Amen.
STAND
The officiant invites the assembly to intercede for the needs of the Church and the world with these,
or similar words.
Officiant
Brothers and sisters,

secure in the boundless love of the Lord
who forgives our sins and answers our prayers,
let us pray for the needs of the Church and the world.
A litany or extemporaneous form of intercessory prayer may be used at the discretion of the officiant.
The offering of the intercessions is the prerogative of the assisting minister, but may be delegated to
members of the assembly or a lector. The officiant concludes the intercessions by inviting the
assembly to join together in offering the Lords Prayer with these (or similar) words:
Officiant
With confidence in the Lord,

let us commend ourselves,
one another,
and our entire life to Christ our God,
uniting all of our prayers and petitions
with the perfect prayer our Savior has taught us.
Assembly

Forgive our sins
Amen.
The officiant then dismissed the assembly.
Officiant
Assembly
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Beloved,
we have heard the holy word of God,
confessed our sins,
and offered up our prayers to God.
X Let us now go forth now from this place
in the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Evening Prayer
STAND
Officiant
Assembly
O God, come to our assistance.

O Lord, make haste to help us.
Assistant
Assembly
Stay with us Lord, for it is evening.

The day you have given us is now past.
Assistant
Assembly
Let your light scatter the darkness.

Let is shine in our hearts and lives.
Officiant

and to the Son,
is now,
Amen.
Assembly
SIT
A psalm is sung or recited.
A brief reading from Scripture may be proclaimed.
STAND
The Intercessory Proper is offered. After the second portion of the Intercessory Proper, the assembly
may share their own prayer requests.
The Intercessory Proper concludes with the Lords Prayer.
Assembly

Forgive our sins
Amen.
The officiant offers a closing prayer.

The officiant dismisses the assembly.
Officiant
Assembly
X May the Lord bless us and protect us.

May the Lord smile on us and be gracious to us.
May the Lord show us his favor and give us his peace.
Amen.
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Seasonal Canticles
TRINITY SUNDAY
Te Deum laudamus
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Glory to our Triune God, now and forever. Amen!

We praise you, O God,
we acclaim you as the Lord;
all creation worships you,
the Father everlasting.
To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,
the cherubim and seraphim, sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The glorious company of apostles praise you.
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.
Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you:
Father, of majesty unbounded,
your true and only Son, worthy of all praise,
the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.
You, Christ, are the King of glory,
the eternal Son of the Father.
When you took our flesh to set us free
you humbly chose the Virgin's womb.
You overcame the sting of death
and opened the kingdom of heaven to all believers.
You are seated at God's right hand in glory.
We believe that you will come and be our judge.
Come then, Lord, and help your people,
bought with the price of your own blood,
and bring us with your saints to glory everlasting.
ADVENT
Benedictus es, Domine
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Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers;

You are worthy of praise, glory to you!
Glory to you for the radiance of your Holy Name;
Glory to you in the splendor of your temple;
Glory to you on the throne of your majesty;
Glory to you, seated between the Cherubim;
Glory to you, beholding the depths;
Glory to you in the high vault of heaven;
Glory to you, O God the Father
Glory to you, O God the Son
Glory to you, O God the Spirit
ALTERNATIVE FOR
WEEKDAYS OF ADVENT, LENT,
AND ORDINARY TIME
Trisagion
This anthem is sung three times.
Cantor
Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One:
Assembly
Have mercy upon us.
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CHRISTMAS
Benedictus Dominus Deus
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Blessed are you, O Christ,

Son of the Living God!
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel;
He has come to his people and set them free.
He has raised up for us a mighty Savior,
Born of the house of his servant David.
Through his holy prophets he promised of old
That he would save us from our enemies,
From the hands of all who hate us.
He promised to show mercy to our fathers
And to remember his holy Covenant.
This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham:
To set us free from the hands of our enemies,
Free to worship him without fear,
Holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life.
You, my child,
shall be called the prophet of the Most High,
For you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
To give his people knowledge of salvation
By the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God
The dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness
and the shadow of death,
And to guide our feet into the way of peace.
LENT
Kyrie Pantokrator
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O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven,

God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob,
and of all their righteous offspring:
You made the heavens and the earth,
with all their vast array.
Lord, have mercy or Kyrie eleison
All things quake with fear at your presence;
they tremble because of your power.
But your merciful promise is beyond all measure;
it surpasses all that our minds can fathom.
O Lord, you are full of compassion,
long suffering, and abounding in mercy.
You hold back your hand;
you do not punish as we deserve.
In your great goodness, Lord,
you have promised forgiveness to sinners,
that they may repent of their sin and be saved.
And now, O Lord, I bend the knee of my heart,
and make my appeal, sure of your gracious goodness.
I have sinned, O Lord, I have sinned,
and I know my wickedness only too well.
Therefore I make this prayer to you:
Forgive me, Lord, forgive me.
Do not let me perish in my sin,
nor condemn me to the depths of the earth.
For you, O Lord, are the God of those who repent,
and in me you will show forth your goodness.
Unworthy as I am, you will save me,
in accordance with your great mercy,
and I will praise you ceaselessly, all the days of my life.
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PASCHA
Pascha Nostrum
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This is the feast of victory for our God!

Alleluia!
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us;
therefore let us keep the feast,
Not with the old leaven,
the leaven of malice and evil,
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
Alleluia!
Christ being raised from the dead will never die again;
death no longer has dominion over him.
The death that he died, he died to sin, once for all;
but the life he lives, he lives to God.
So also consider yourselves dead to sin,
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Alleluia!
Christ has been raised from the dead,
the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.
For since by a man came death,
by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
For as in Adam all die,
so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
Alleluia!
ALTERNATIVE FOR
WEEKDAYS OF PASCHA
Byzantine Paschal Troparion
Cantor
Christ is risen from the dead,
Assembly
Alleluia!
Cantor
Trampling down death by death,
Assembly
Alleluia!
Cantor
And on those in the tombs bestowing life.
Assembly
Alleluia!
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AFTER EVENING PRAYER ON

ASCENSION THURSDAY THROUGH PENTECOST
CHRISTIAN INITIATION IN ORDINARY TIME
ORDINATION IN ORDINARY TIME
Caelestis Rex
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Come, Holy Spirit,

fill the hearts of your faithful people,
and kindle in them the fire of your love.
O Heavenly King,
Comforter,
Holy Spirit of truth:
you are present in all places
and you fill all things.
Come, Holy Spirit,
Treasury of every good gift,
and Giver of Life,
come and dwell within us,
cleanse us from all stain,
and save our souls,
O Good and Gracious One.
Come, Holy Spirit,
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ORDINARY TIME
Venite
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Come, worship the Lord,

for we are his people;
the flock that he shepherds. Alleluia!
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord;
let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!
For the Lord is a great God,
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are the depths of the earth;
the heights of the mountains are his also.
The sea is his, for he made it,
and his hands formed the dry land.
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
For he is our God,
and we are the people of his pasture,
and the sheep of his hand.
Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;
tremble before him, all the earth!
For he comes, he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness,
and the peoples in his truth.
FEASTS OF MARY
Magnificat
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You have done great things for me, O God,

and holy is your name.
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior
for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.
From this day all generations will call me blessed:
the Almighty has done great things for me,
and holy is his name.
He has mercy on those who fear him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of his arm.
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their thrones,
and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich he has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of his servant Israel
for he has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise he made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children forever.
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FEASTS OF THE SAINTS

Ecce, Deus
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Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy,

for the great one in the midst of you
is the Holy One of Israel.
Surely, it is God who saves me;
I will trust in him and not be afraid.
For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense,
and he will be my Savior.
Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing
from the springs of salvation.
And on that day you shall say,
Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name;
Make his deeds known among the peoples;
see that they remember that his Name is exalted.
Sing praises of the Lord, for he has done great things,
and this is known in all the world.
Rite of
Reconciliation
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Rite of Reconciliation
Reconciliation is available for all who desire it. It is not restricted to times of sickness. Confessions
may be heard anytime and anywhere.
The content of a confession is not normally a matter of subsequent discussion. The secrecy of a
confession is morally absolute for the confessor, and must under no circumstances be broken.
WELCOME
Penitent
X In the name of the Father,

and of the Son,
Amen.
Priest
Penitent
Have mercy on me, O God, in your loving-kindness.

In your great compassion blot out my offenses.
Priest
Penitent
Wash me through and through from my wickedness.

Cleanse me from my sin.
Priest
Penitent
For I know my transgressions only too well.

My sin is ever before me.
Priest
CONFESSION OF SIN
The penitent may take a few quiet moments to prepare, after which the rite continues:
Penitent
Father _____,
pray for me to God,
for I am a sinner.
The priest offers a prayer for the penitent as he is led. The priest then says:
Priest
In the presence of Christ,

and of me, his priest,
confess your sins to Almighty God,
our Creator and our Redeemer,
for he is full of kindness and compassion
to those who repent and return to him..
Penitent
Holy God,
heavenly Father,
you formed me from dust in your image and likeness,
and redeemed me from sin and death
by the cross of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Through the water of baptism you clothed me
with the shining garment of his righteousness,
and established me as a child in your kingdom.
But I have squandered the inheritance of your saints,
and have wandered far in a land that is waste.
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Today I come to this place

to confess to you and to your Church
the sins which most deeply grieve me
and impair my relationship with God
and with my brothers and sisters...
The penitent now confesses his or her particular sins.
When the penitent has concluded, he or she concludes their confession, saying:
Penitent
I today forsake these sins,

and all the sins I cannot now remember,
and I turn to you in sorrow and repentance.
Receive me again into the arms of your mercy,
and restore me to the blessed company
of your faithful people;
through him in whom you have redeemed the world, your
Son our Savior Jesus Christ.
The priest offers words of counsel and peace, and may engage the penitent in discussions aimed at
furthering their spiritual life.
RECOMMITMENT TO A CHRISTIAN LIFE

The priest then continues:
Priest
Penitent
Priest
Penitent
Priest
Penitent
Priest
Penitent
Do you today renew your commitment

to follow Jesus Christ?
By Gods grace, I do.
Do you today desire to do what is necessary
to make peace with God,
with yourself,
and with those you have hurt or offended by your sins?
Do you today forgive all those
who have sinned against you?
May the almighty and merciful God
receive your confession of sorrow and of faith,
strengthen you in all goodness,
and by the power of the Holy Spirit
preserve you unto everlasting life.
Amen.
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ABSOLUTION
The priest then lays a hand upon the penitent's head (or extends a hand over the penitent), and
pronounces one of the following forms of absolution.
Priest
Penitent
May our Lord Jesus Christ,

who offered himself to be sacrificed for us to the Father,
and who conferred power on his Church to forgive sins,
absolve you through my ministry
by the grace of the Holy Spirit,
and restore you in the perfect peace of the Church.
Amen.
or:
Priest
Penitent
May our Lord Jesus Christ,

who has left power to his Church
to absolve sinners who truly repent and believe in him,
forgive all your sins in his infinite mercy.
By his authority committed to me,
I absolve you from all your sins:
In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
Amen.
SENDING
The priest concludes the rite with these (or similar) words.
Priest
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X Go forth now in peace,

for the Lord has put away all your sins;
and in your kindness please pray for me,
for like you,
I too am a sinner.
Eucharistic
Liturgies
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The Divine Liturgy of the Mass

GATHERING
STAND
Priest
Assembly
X May the love of God the Father,

the grace of the only-begotten Son,
and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit be with you.
And also with you.
One of the following Canticles (or an appropriate song) is sung or recited.
Gloria in excelsis
Solemnities, Sundays of Pascha, Feast Days
Assembly
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Cantor
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Assembly
Cantor
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.
Assembly
Cantor
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.
Assembly
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Monogenes
Sundays of Ordinary Time, Commemorations, and Memorials
Cantor
O only-begotten Son and deathless Word of God,
for our salvation you were incarnate in Marys womb,
becoming man without the loss of your divinity:
Assembly
Save us who cry out to you!
Cantor
You were crucified, O God,
trampling down death by death.
You are one of the Holy Trinity,
glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit:
Assembly
Trisagion
Weekdays of Advent, Lent, and Ordinary Time
Cantor
Assembly
Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One:
Have mercy upon us.
Kyrie
Cantor
Kyrie, eleison!
Assembly
Lord, have mercy!
Cantor
Christe, eleison!
Assembly
Lord, have mercy!
Cantor
Kyrie, eleison!
Assembly
Lord, have mercy!
Christos Anesti
Weekdays of Pascha
Cantor
Assembly
Cantor
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Cantor
Assembly
Christ is risen from the dead!

Alleluia!
Trampling down death by death!
Alleluia!
And on those in the tombs bestowing life!
Alleluia!
After the Canticle, the priest calls the assembly to prayer.
Priest
Let us pray.
After a pause for silent prayer, the priest offers the Prayer of the Day.
Assembly
Amen.
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WORD
SIT
The appointed reading is proclaimed, the lector first saying:
Lector
A reading from
The reading concludes:
Lector
Assembly
This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.
Silence is kept after the reading for a time of reflection.

At times, additional readings and psalms may be appointed before the Gospel.
STAND
A psalm, together with one of the following refrains, is sung or recited. The refrain Alleluia is
always sung, even if the psalm is recited.
Ordinary:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lent:
Return to the Lord your God

for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger,
and abounding in steadfast love.
The appointed Gospel is proclaimed, the priest first saying:
Priest
Assembly
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

Glory to you, O Lord.
The Gospel concludes:
Priest
Assembly
This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
SIT
The priest offers a Homily based on the readings and theme of the day.
After the Homily, a song may be sung.
Other Rites may be celebrated after the Homily, including:
Catechumenal Rites
Rites of Christian Initiation
Marriage Rites of Betrothal or Crowning
Anointing of the Sick
Ordinations and Institutions into lay ministry
Other special blessings and consecrations
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RECONCILIATION
When the Rites of Christian Initiation or the Renewal of Baptismal Vows are celebrated, the
following rite of Reconciliation is omitted.
STAND
Deacon
Beloved,
KNEEL or BOW DEEPLY

Assembly
Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done
and by what we have failed to do.
We have not loved you with our whole heart,
and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry,
and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son,
have mercy on us and forgive us,
and by the power of the Spirit
enable us to delight in your will
and walk in your ways
to the glory of your name.
Amen.
The priest stands and pronounces the Absolution.
Priest
Assembly
May almighty God have mercy on you,

forgive you all your sins,
and bring you to everlasting life.
Amen.
STAND
Priest
Assembly
Christ is in our midst.

He is and ever shall be.
Deacon
Let us share with one another a sign of Christs peace.
The ministers and people share an appropriate sign of peace.
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EUCHARIST
SIT
The deacon goes to the altar and sets the table for the Eucharistic meal.
Representatives of the assembly bring the peoples offerings of bread and wine, as well as monetary
or other gifts, and present them to the deacon. The deacon prepares the bread and wine (mixed with
a little water) and places them upon the altar, together with the Liturgy Book.
During this time, a song may be sung or silence may be kept for a time of reflection.
When the gifts have been prepared, the priest stands before the altar and washes his hands.
STAND
Priest
Assembly
The Lord be with you.

And also with you.
Priest
Assembly
Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.
Priest
Assembly
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give him thanks and praise.
The priest ascends to the altar and offers the Eucharistic Prayer.
In the Eucharistic Prayer, the priest gives thanks for Gods work in the creation, redemption, and
sanctification of his people, with a focus on the life and atoning work of Jesus Christ.
The Eucharistic Prayer concludes with this anthem.
Assembly
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 recites the Institution Narrative in one of two ways.

If the priest intends to distribute the Body and Blood separately, he does so after the portion of the
Institution Narrative concerning the element is proclaimed, and alters the following form to fit the
needs of the distribution. This form of distribution is only advisable in small groups.
If the priest intends to distribute the Body and Blood together after the consecration of the cup, he
does so according to the following form.
The priest is free, at any time, to substitute the Aramaic form of the Words of our Lord in place of the
English forms provided in this book.
Priest
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On the night he was betrayed,

Jesus took bread,
and, when he had given thanks,
he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT IT:
THIS IS MY BODY WHICH IS BROKEN FOR YOU.
DO THIS IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.
Amen.
Priest
After supper,
Jesus took a cup,
and when he had given thanks
he gave it his disciples, saying:
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK OF IT:
THIS CUP IS THE NEW COVENANT IN MY BLOOD,
WHICH IS POURED OUT
FOR YOU AND FOR MANY
FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.
Assembly
DO THIS, AS OFTEN AS YOU DRINK IT,

IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME.
Amen.
A Eucharistic song or anthem may be sung.

When the Body and Blood of Christ is distributed after both elements have been consecrated, the
priest continues with the following invitation to Communion. Otherwise, it is omitted.
Priest
People
Deacon
Holy Gifts for Holy People:

the Body and Blood of Christ!
As often as we eat this bread and drink of this cup
we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,
until you come again.
Beloved,
draw near in faith
and receive the Body and Blood of the Lord.
The priest or deacon distributes the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly.
Minister
Communicant
Receive the Body/Blood of Christ.

Amen.
A song may be sung as the assembly receives the Eucharist, or silence may be kept.
When all have received the Body and Blood of Christ, the priest returns to the Altar, elevates the
Eucharist (if any remains), and, looking heavenward, proclaims:
Priest
Assembly
Dying you destroyed our death.

Rising you restored our life.
Lord Jesus, come in glory!
The priest returns the Eucharist to the Altar, and, after making an appropriate reverence, returns to
his chair.
SIT
The deacon goes to the altar and clears it, reserving any needed portion of the Body and Blood of
Christ, and either veiling what remains upon the altar or removing it to a credence table to be
consumed and cleaned later. When this is complete, the deacon returns to his place.
During this time, a song may be sung or silence may be kept for a time of reflection.
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PRAYERS
STAND
The priest invites the assembly to intercede for the needs of the Church and the world with these (or
similar) words.
Priest

having been nourished by Christs Body and Blood
Prayer is offered with intercession for:

The universal Church, its members, and its mission
The nation and all in authority
The welfare of the world
The concerns of the local community
Those who suffer and those in any trouble or need
The departed (with a commemoration of the saints)
The offering of the intercessions is the prerogative of the deacon, but may be delegated to members of
the assembly or a lector. The priest concludes the intercessions by inviting the assembly to join
together in offering the Lords Prayer with these (or similar) words:
Priest
With confidence,
one another,
Assembly

Forgive our sins
Priest
For yours, O God,

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
now and ever,
and unto ages of ages.
Amen.
Assembly
A song may be sung.
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SENDING
STAND
Priest
Beloved,
you have heard the holy word of God,
confessed your sins,
received strength and grace
from the healing altar of the Lord,
and offered up your prayers to God.
The priest signs the assembly with the cross as he imparts Gods blessing.
Now,
may the blessing of God almighty:
X Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
descend upon you;
sealing you
and keeping you unto life everlasting.
The Song of Simeon is sung or recited.
Assembly
Lord, now let your servant go in peace

according to your word.
For my eyes have seen the salvation
that you have prepared in the presence of all people.
A light to reveal you to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.
Deacon
Assembly
Let us go forth in peace.

For the Lord has called us out of the darkness
and into his marvelous light.
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The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

The following Liturgy may be celebrated by a priest on the weekdays of Lent, or at any time by a
deacon in the absence of a priest. The officiant, be it a deacon or priest, is indicated by the term
Officiant in the text of the Liturgy.
GATHERING
STAND
Officiant
Assembly
X The Lord be with you.

And also with you.
One of the following Canticles (or an appropriate song) is sung or recited.
Gloria in excelsis
Solemnities, Sundays of Pascha, Feast Days
Assembly
Cantor
Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Assembly
Cantor
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.
Assembly
Cantor
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.
Assembly
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Monogenes
Sundays of Ordinary Time, Commemorations, and Memorials
Cantor
O only-begotten Son and deathless Word of God,
for our salvation you were incarnate in Marys womb,
becoming man without the loss of your divinity:
Assembly
Cantor
You were crucified, O God,
trampling down death by death.
You are one of the Holy Trinity,
glorified with the Father and the Holy Spirit:
Assembly
Trisagion
Cantor
Assembly
Holy God,
Holy and Mighty,
Holy Immortal One:
Have mercy upon us.
Kyrie
Cantor
Kyrie, eleison!
Assembly
Lord, have mercy!
Cantor
Christe, eleison!
Assembly
Lord, have mercy!
Cantor
Kyrie, eleison!
Assembly
Lord, have mercy!
Christos Anesti
Weekdays of Pascha
Cantor
Assembly
Cantor
Assembly
Cantor
Assembly
Christ is risen from the dead!

Alleluia!
Trampling down death by death!
Alleluia!
And on those in the tombs bestowing life!
Alleluia!
After the Canticle, the officiant calls the assembly to prayer.
Officiant
Let us pray.
After a pause for silent prayer, the officiant offers the Prayer of the Day.
Assembly
Amen.
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WORD
SIT
The appointed reading is proclaimed, the lector first saying:
Lector
A reading from
The reading concludes:
Lector
Assembly
This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.
Silence is kept after the reading for a time of reflection.

At times, additional readings and psalms may be appointed before the Gospel.
STAND
A psalm, together with one of the following refrains, is sung or recited. The refrain Alleluia is
always sung, even if the psalm is recited.
Ordinary:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lent:
Return to the Lord your God

for he is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger,
and abounding in steadfast love.
The appointed Gospel is proclaimed, the officiant first saying:
Officiant
Assembly
The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to

Glory to you, O Lord.
The Gospel concludes:
Officiant
Assembly
This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
SIT
The officiant offers a Homily or Reflection based on the readings and theme of the day.
After the Homily or Reflection, a song may be sung.
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RECONCILIATION
STAND
Assistant
Beloved,
KNEEL or BOW DEEPLY

Assembly
Most merciful God,

we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done
and by what we have failed to do.
We have not loved you with our whole heart,
and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry,
and we humbly repent.
For the sake of your Son,
have mercy on us and forgive us,
and by the power of the Spirit
enable us to delight in your will
and walk in your ways
to the glory of your name.
Amen.
The officiant then says:
Officiant
Assembly
May God be gracious to us and bless us,

forgiving our sins,
and bringing us to everlasting life.
Amen.
Or, when a priest is present:
Priest
Assembly
May almighty God have mercy on you,

forgive you all your sins,
and bring you to everlasting life.
Amen.
STAND
Officiant
Assembly
Christ is in our midst.

He is and ever shall be.
Assistant
Let us share with one another a sign of Christs peace.
The ministers and people share an appropriate sign of peace.
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EUCHARIST
SIT
The assistant goes to the altar and sets the table for the Eucharistic meal. He removes the Body and
Blood of Christ from the Tabernacle and places them upon the altar. During this time, a song may
be sung or silence may be kept for a time of reflection.
When the Eucharist has been prepared, the officiant stands before the altar and washes his hands.
When all is in readiness, the officiant may invite the assembly to gather around the altar.
STAND
Officiant

we have confessed our sins and failings,
but if we are to receive the Lords body and blood,
we must also be united
in the confession of the true faith.
Let us, therefore, with one mind and heart,
profess our Christian faith
in the words of the Apostles Creed.
Assembly
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
his only Son, our Lord,
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 Hades.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the flesh,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.
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KNEEL
Officiant
We believe, O Lord,
and we will confess to our dying day
that this is the life-giving flesh
that your only-begotten Son took from the virgin Mary,
which he united with his divinity
without confusion or alteration;
that having bone true witness before Pontius Pilate,
he gave up his body on the Cross voluntarily for us;
that his divinity was never separated from his humanity
after their indissoluble union;
that this flesh is of his flesh
and this blood is of his blood.
The officiant stands and ascends to the altar as he joins with the assembly, saying:
Assembly
Receive me today, O Son of God,

as a communicant at your Mystical Supper,
for I will not reveal your Mysteries to your enemies,
neither will I give you a kiss as did Judas,
but like the thief I say:
Remember me, O Lord,
when you come into your kingdom!
Assistant
Beloved,
draw near in faith
and receive the Body and Blood of the Lord.
The officiant distributes the Body and Blood of Christ to the assembly.
Officiant
Communicant
Receive the Body and Blood of Christ.

Amen.
A song may be sung as the assembly receives the Eucharist, or silence may be kept.
When all have received the Body and Blood of Christ, the officiant returns to the Altar, elevates the
Eucharist (if any remains), and, looking heavenward, proclaims:
Priest
Assembly
Dying you destroyed our death.

Rising you restored our life.
Lord Jesus, come in glory!
SIT
The officiant returns to his seat.
The assistant returns the Body and Blood of Christ to the Tabernacle, and then returns to his place.
A song may be sung or silence may be kept for a time of reflection.
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PRAYERS
STAND
The officiant invites the assembly to intercede for the needs of the Church and the world with these,
or similar words.
Officiant

having been nourished by Christs Body and Blood,
Prayer is offered with intercession for:

The universal Church, its members, and its mission
The nation and all in authority
The welfare of the world
The concerns of the local community
Those who suffer and those in any trouble or need
The departed (with a commemoration of the saints)
The offering of the intercessions is the prerogative of the assisting minister, but may be delegated to
members of the assembly or a lector. The officiant concludes the intercessions by inviting the
assembly to join together in offering the Lords Prayer with these (or similar) words:
Officiant
With confidence in the Lord,

one another,
Assembly

Forgive our sins
Amen.
A song may be sung.
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SENDING
STAND
Officiant
Beloved,
you have heard the holy word of God,
confessed your sins,
received strength and grace
from the healing altar of the Lord,
and offered up your prayers to God.
X Go forth now in the embrace of the Fathers love,
abiding in the life of the Son,
and rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
The Song of Simeon is sung or recited.
Assembly
Lord, now let your servant go in peace

according to your word.
For my eyes have seen the salvation
that you have prepared in the presence of all people.
A light to reveal you to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.
Assistant
Assembly
Let us go forth in peace.

For the Lord has called us out of the darkness
and into his marvelous light.
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X O Lord, open our lips.

Each day is a gift of your grace.

Guide our steps by the light of the Word.

Glory to the Father,

A Canticle (pages 9-16) is sung or recited, or a song may be sung.

Our Father in heaven,

The officiant offers a closing prayer.

X May the Lord bless us,

A Service of the Word

X O God, come to our assistance.

Your word is a lamp to my feet;

The unfolding of your words gives light;

Glory to the Father,

A Canticle (pages 9-16) is sung or recited, or a song may be sung.

KNEEL or BOW DEEPLY

The officiant then says:

May God be gracious to us and bless us,

Brothers and sisters,

With confidence in the Lord,

Our Father in heaven,

The officiant then dismissed the assembly.

O God, come to our assistance.

Stay with us Lord, for it is evening.

Let your light scatter the darkness.

Glory to the Father,

A Canticle (pages 9-16) is sung or recited, or a song may be sung.

Our Father in heaven,

The officiant offers a closing prayer.

X May the Lord bless us and protect us.

Glory to our Triune God, now and forever. Amen!

Glory to you, Lord God of our fathers;

Blessed are you, O Christ,

O Lord and Ruler of the hosts of heaven,

This is the feast of victory for our God!

AFTER EVENING PRAYER ON

Come, Holy Spirit,

Come, worship the Lord,

You have done great things for me, O God,

FEASTS OF THE SAINTS

Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy,

X In the name of the Father,

Have mercy on me, O God, in your loving-kindness.

Wash me through and through from my wickedness.

For I know my transgressions only too well.

In the presence of Christ,

Today I come to this place

I today forsake these sins,

RECOMMITMENT TO A CHRISTIAN LIFE

Do you today renew your commitment

May our Lord Jesus Christ,

May our Lord Jesus Christ,

X Go forth now in peace,

The Divine Liturgy of the Mass

X May the love of God the Father,

One of the following Canticles (or an appropriate song) is sung or recited.

Christ is risen from the dead!

After the Canticle, the priest calls the assembly to prayer.

The reading concludes:

This is the Word of the Lord.

Silence is kept after the reading for a time of reflection.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Return to the Lord your God