Starting the weekend of November 26/27, 2011, the First Sunday of Advent, every english-speaking Parish throughout the world will be using the New Translation of the Roman Missal. In preparation, we will be gradually introducing to all the Sunday English Masses the sung parts of Mass using the new translation. Here at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, we will be using the Mass of St. John composed by Bobby Fisher. Below, you will find the text and the music for each sung part of the Mass along with a brief explanation as to why this is part of the Sacred Liturgy.

THE SUNG PARTS OF THE MASS

Kyrie

After we confess our sins and acknowledge our need for God’s help, we cry out for mercy with the ancient prayer, “Kyrie eleison! Christe eleison! Kyrie eleison!” meaning “Lord, have mercy! Christ, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!”

Cantor: Kyrie eleison!

People: Kyrie eleison!

Cantor: Christe eleison!

People: Christe eleison!

Cantor: Kyrie eleison!

People: Kyrie eleison!

Gloria

In the Sacred Liturgy, we come together as “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people.” (1 Pt 2:9). The Opening Rites usher us into God’s presence. We are gathered by the Father through Jesus His Son in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. (2 Cor 13:14) We stand and enter with praise and thanksgiving (Ps 100: 4). In the Gloria, we echo and expand the song of the angels at Bethlehem and in the heavenly worship as we give praise and thanks to God. (Lk 2:14; Rev 4:11, 5:11-14)

Glory to God in the highest,
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.

Gospel Acclamation

The Word of God teaches us that the Gospel, the Good News about Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, is “the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith.” (Rom 1:16) In joyful anticipation of the Holy Gospel, we stand and acclaim it with joyful ‘Alleluia,’ a Hebrew phrase meaning, “Praise the Lord!”

Alleluia, Alleluia!

Sanctus

The Word of God teaches us to always think about God’s deeds and meditate on the works of his hands. (Ps. 143:5) In the Eucharistic Preface, we recall a particular part of God’s saving act and how it reaches its fulfillment in the Passion, Death, Resurrection and Exaltation of Christ. In the Sanctus, heaven and earth come together in praise of Almighty God – we begin with the song of the seraphims before God’s throne in Isaiah’s vision and close with the song of the children as Jesus entered Jerusalem before His Passion.

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. (Isa6:3)

Heaven and earth are full of your glory. (Rev 4:8)

Hosanna in the highest. (Mk 11:10; Mt 21:9; Lk 19:38)

Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord. (Ps 118:26; Mk 11:9; Mt 21:9; Lk 19:38; Jn 12:13)

Hosanna in the highest. (Mk 11:10; Mt 21:9; Lk 19:38)

Anamnesis

Anamnesis (from the Greek word ἀνάμνησιν meaning memory) is that moment in the Eucharistic Prayer wherby in our remembering, the Passion, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ, become a present reality. It has its origin in Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, “Do this in memory of me” (Luke 22:19, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25).

We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. (1 Cor 16:22)

Doxology

Doxology means ‘song of praise to God.’ We conclude the Eucharistic prayer in praise of the Holy Trinity – through, with and in Jesus Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit to the praise of God the Father.

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.
All: Amen. Amen. Amen!

Agnus Dei

Jesus is the Lamb of God, the spotless victim of our salvation. Before receiving Him in Holy Communion, we cry out to Him for mercy and peace.

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. (Jn 1:29, 36; Rev 5:6-13; 22:1-3)

Note: The Word of God reminds us of Jesus’ words: “Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” (Jn 6:53) Holy Communion is the most intimate part of Mass as Christ our Lord comes into us. We must approach Holy Communion with deep love and profound reverence. If you are in a state of mortal sin, you should not approach the Altar for Holy Communion without first going to Confession. You may come up for a blessing and prepare yourself by making an act of spiritual communion:
My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, I ask that You come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

THE RECITED PARTS OF THE MASS

Click here to read the people’s recited parts of the Mass. It is highly recommended that you go over these responses with your children and get them familiar with it.

THE PRIEST’S PARTS OF THE MASS

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MASS TIMES AT StJW PARISH

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