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HEROI0 ACT OF CHARITY AND OTHER
PRAYERS FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Compiled from Approved Sources by

REV. JOSEPH W. PRINTON, C. Ss. R.



Imprimi Protest
Thomas M. Palmer, C. Ss. R.,

Superior Provincialis

Sancti Ludovici.

die 29 Juni, 1935

Nihil Obstat

J. F. Green, O. S. A.,

Censor Librorum,

Imprimatur

+ George Cardinal Mundelein,
Archbishop of Chicago

July 29, 1935

Revised Edition Copyright 1950

Original Copyright 1935

Fifty-first Edition

Published by the

J. S. PALUCH CO., Inc.
Publishers of

Pioneer Congregational Participation Pamphlets

2708-12 N. Ashland Avenue Chicago 14, Illinois



— JoJuuuooAd —
The Catholic Church cherishes a most

noble conception of death and resurrection.

Even from a purely natural standpoint, the
human body is the most perfect masterpiece of
divine creation, inhabited by the immortal

soul, the image of God. By means of grace
the Church has raised this earthly habitation

of the spirit to a higher sphere, nourished it

with the bread of immortality, and ennobled
it as an organ of sanctifying grace.

Therefore the Church treats with decency
and love, this remnant of the spirit's temple,
surrounds it with blessings, prayers, and con-
secration, until it is sown in God's acre, to
ripen for the day of gathering.

The
(f
Catholic Funeral Service" has been

compiled chiefly from the Catholic Missal
and the Priest's New Ritual.

It is hoped that this booklet will serve, as
an inspiring companion, those who attend
Catholic burials; and that it may help to
manifest to a cold and indifferent world, how
tenderly the Catholic Church loves her de-
parted children .

Rev. Joseph IV. Printon , C.Ss.R.



EXPLANATION OF TERMS AND TITLES
USED IN CONNECTION WITH

THE MASS
SACRIFICE. (From the Latin Sacrificium, Something
Sacred) An offering of a perceptible object by a priest
to God alone and the destroying of it in some manner to
acknowledge that God is the Creator and Lord of all
things.

SACRIFICE OF THE MASS. It is the same as the sacri-
fice of the cross. Christ is the Victim and the Priest
at Mass as He was the Victim and Priest on the cross.
The ends of the Mass are the same as those of the
sacrifice on the cross: Adoration of God as our Lord and
Creator, Thanksgiving for His many favors, Petitioning
Him to bestow His Blessings on all men, Satisfying the
justice of God for sins committed against Him. The
manner of offering alone is different. On the cross,
Christ really shed His blood and was really slain. In
the Mass there is no shedding of His blood nor physical
death, since Christ can die no more. On the cross the
Saviour gained all merit and atoned for all sins. In the
Mass He applies to us the merits and satisfaction of His
death on the cross.

MASS OF THE CATECHUMENS. In the early centuries
of the Church those who had not yet been baptized but
who were underdoing religious instructions were called
Catechumens (converts). These Catechumens were dis-
missed from the assembled congregation after attending
the introductory part of the Mass. The Introductory Part
of the Mass extended to the Credo, inclusive.
The word Mass is derived probably from the Latin

Missa, meaning Dismissal. After the Dismissal of the
Catechumens the priest and the faithful proceeded to
offer up the Eucharistic Sacrifice, the main part of the
Mass.

MASS OF THE FAITHFUL. The principle part of the
Mass consisting of the Offertory, Consecration and Com-
munion. It is the part of the Mass one must be present
at in order to fulfill the obligation of hearing Mass on
Sunday and Holy Days of Obligation. Today, Both parts
of the Mass (Mass of the Catechumens and Mass of the
Faithful) are combined to constitute the Holy Sacrifice.

MISSAL. (The Mass Book) It contains all the Prayers
recited by the priest at the altar and all the essential
Rubrics (liturgical rules) to guide him in the celebration
of the Mass. The Missal has two general divisions: The
Ordinary of the Mass and the Proper of the Mass.

ORDINARY OF THE MASS. Those parts of the Mass
which do not change. They are repeated in every Mass
throughout the year except on some rare occasions when
a minor change takes place.

PROPER OF THE MASS. Those parts which are different
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for each Sunday and each week day. Appropriate
changes are made to suit the particular season of the
liturgical year, or to the mystery or the saint whose feast
is being commemorated.

MISSAL WRITTEN IN LATIN. Why? Because Latin is
the Official and Liturgical Language of the Church.
Being a dead language Latin words undergo no variation
of meaning in the course of time as do the words of a
living language. Hence, the dead language crystallizes
the form of the principle doctrines of the Church.

SANCTUARY. (From the Latin, Sanctuarium, Holy
Place) It is the space included within the altar rail.
Reserved for priests and his immediate assistants, includ-
ing altar boys or acolytes.

ALTAR. (From the Latin, Altaria, a High Place or Hill)
Referring especially to an elevated structure on which
sacrifices were offered as an act of worship. In our
churches the Altar is the central structure in the sanctu-
ary. More specifically it is the Table, called Altar Table,
on which the Eucharistic Sacrifice takes place. The
structual work rising above and to the sides of the table
serve an ornamental purpose.

ALTAR STONE. A small, portable flat slab of stone
which is an essential part of the altar and which is
embedded within the center of the altar table. It must
be of sufficient dimensions to hold the host and the
greater part of the chalice. In the slab is a small covered
cavity containing the relics of some of the martyrs, to
recall to mind that the early century Masses were read
over the tombs of martyrs buried in the catacombs. The
altar stone is consecrated by the Bishop and is marked
by five crosses, one in the center and one on each of
the four comers, in memory of the five ' wounds of
Christ’s body.

TABERNACLE. (From the Latin Tabernaculum, small
shelter-place) The Tabernacle is the Small House, or
ornamental receptacle at the center of the altar for
reserving the consecrated Hosts.

EPISTLE SIDE OF THE ALTAR. The Right Side of the
altar as one faces it. It is so called because most of the
Scripture readings which take place there are taken from
the Epistles of the Apostles.

GOSPEL SIDE OF THE ALTAR. The Left Side of the
altar as one faces it. It is named thus because portions
of the Gospel are read there during the Mass.

ALTAR CLOTHS. There must be three made of hemp
or linen one placed above the other, to symbolize the
Blessed Trinity and the winding sheets in which the
body of Jesus was wrapped for burial. Three are used
as a precautionary measure so that if the Precious Blood
should be spilt, it would be absorbed by the cloths be-
fore it reaches the altar stone.

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COLOR OF VESTMENTS
Variously colored vestments are worn at the Mass to

emphasize the spirit of the season of the liturgical year
and of particular feast days. They point out the wearer
as representing the great High Priest, Christ, and their
rich textures indicate the solemnity of the sacrificial
service.

White Vestments. Color of Purity, of Innocence, of
Joy and Glory.

Purple Vestments. (Violet) Color of Sorrow, Mourning,
Penance.

Green Vestments. Color of Hope. Worn on most Sun-
days of the year.

Red Vestments. Sign of Blood and Fire, representing
Charity, Fortitude.

Black Vestments. Sign of Deep Sorrow and of Death.

Gold Vestments. Worn at celebration of greatest feasts
e.g.; Christmas, Easter.

Rose Colored. Worn on two Sundays: 3rd Sunday of
Advent, 4th Sunday of Lent.

NAMES OF MASSES

All Masses are essentially the same. However, dif-
ferent names are assigned to Masses according to rank
of the celebrant or the formality or ceremonies with
which they are celebrated.

Low Mass. Mass offered by one priest in which all
prayers are recited.

High Mass. Mass sung by one priest with only altar
boys attending.

Solemn High Mass. Mass sung by a priest and attended
by two other priests, a Deacon and Subdeacon. He is
also assisted by several servers and the choir.

Pontifical Mass is a Solemn Mass celebrated by the
Pope or Bishop with special ceremonies.

Nuptial Mass. A Mass said with special ceremonies
for a couple just married to confer special blessings upon
their wedded life. A Nuptial Mass is not said during
Advent or Lent.

Requiem Mass. Said for the departed. Black vest-
ments are used. Called Requiem Mass from the first
word of the Introit, Requiem meaning Rest.

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MASS OF THE CATECHUMENS
INTROIT (from the Latin Introitus meaning Entrance)
The Introit was originally a long and complete psalm
sung as the priests in solemn procession made Entrance
in the place of sacrifice. Now the Introit is a small
portion of a psalm recited at the Epistle side of the altar,
(after the priest finishes the prayers at the foot and
center of the altar.) At High Mass the Introit is chanted
by the choir.
KYRIE ELEISON. (From the Greek, meaning Lord, have
mercy on us) An ancient ejaculatory prayer said after
the Introit, three times before and three times after the
Christe Eleison. The latter Greek words, meaning Christ,
have mercy on us, are likewise repeated three times.
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO. (Latin, meaning Glory be
to God on high) This prayer is a sublime tribute of
divine praise (doxology) opening with the words sung
by the angels at Christ’s birth. The Gloria is omitted
in times of penance and Requiem Masses, otherwise it is
said immediately after the Kyrie.
DOMINUS VOBISCUM. (Latin meaning The Lord be
with you) It is the recurring salutation of the priest to
the faithful at Mass. Et cum spiritu tuo (Latin, meaning
And with thy spirit) is the response of the faithful to
the priest. This versicle and response show that both
the priest and the faithful are united in offering the
Mass.
AMEN. (From the Hebrew Aman, meaning affirmed,
so be it!) It is a word borrowed from the Hebrew
language signifying that one is in complete agreement
with the statement of the speaker. Amen concludes all
prayers of the Church.
COLLECT. (Latin Collecta, meaning a group assembled
for prayer) It is a beautiful, concise prayer of praise
and petition and reveals the spirit of the particular
season of the liturgical year or feast which is being
celebrated. It follows the Gloria, or, if the Gloria is
omitted, it follows the Kyrie. There may be two or more
Collects in the same Mass.
EPISTOLA. (Latin, meaning Letter, Epistle) Usually it
is a selection from one of the Apostle’s messages written
to the early Christians stressing some doctrinal or moral
lesson.

GRADUAL. (Latin Gradus, meaning Step) In the early
Church the Gradual was sung from a step or kind of
pulpit; hence, the name “Gradual”, (step-prayer). For-
merly, quite long; now, a single verse or so from a psalm
repeated in the recitation or singing of it. It follows the
Epistle.—Alleluia Verse. Alleluia (Hebrew, meaning
Praise ye the Lord) Added to the gradual, used especial-
ly in the Easter Season and joyfully repeated. In the
penitential season the Alleluia verse is omitted and the
Tract, a single verse or more from the penitential psalms,
is substituted. Called Tract (from the Latin Tractim,
meaning sung or said in continuous tone).

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GOSPEL. Glad tidings concerning Christ, His kingdom
and salvation. The Gospel of the Mass, is an appropriate
selection for the liturgical season or feast of the day
taken from one of the four books of the New Testament
written by the four Evangelists. During the reading of
the Gospel all stand as a mark of reverence for the Word
of God and sign their foreheads, lips and breast with the
cross to signify their readiness to believe, proclaim and
cherish its truths.

CREDO. (Latin, meaning I believe) The Creed is a
Summary of the principal teachings of the Catholic
Church. The Creed said and sung at the Mass is the
Nicene Creed. It was formulated in the year 325 against
the Arian heresy by the First Council of Niceae; hence
“Nicene Creed”. It is more complete than the Apostles’
Creed.

MASS OF THE FAITHFUL
OFFERTORY. (Latin Offertorium, meaning Offering up)
That part of the Mass in which Unconsecrated bread
and wine are offered up to God. Offertory refers also
to the prayers said by the priest as he blesses and offers
up the bread and wine to God. Refers also to the one
or more verses appropriate to the occasion and sung by
the choir while the priest makes the offering.
ORATE FRATRES. (Latin, meaning Pray, brethren)
with these words and facing the people the priest makes
the exhortation: “Pray, Brethren, that my and your
sacrifice may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.”
Note that “my” and “your” are a reminder that both
priest and people offer the holy Sacrifice to God, jointly.

SECRETA. (Latin, meaning Secret Prayer) Called so
because it is said in a very low voice. It is similar in
character to the Collect and other changeable parts of
the Mass, always very appropriate and beseeching God to
accept the gifts offered up and to bless those who offer
them.

PREFACE. (From the Latin Praefatio, meaning Intro-
duction) The Preface introduces the Canon of the Mass.
It begins with the Sursum Corda (lift up your hearts)
and ends with the triple repetition of the Sanctus (Holy).
The preface is an invitation to praise, glorify and
thank God in union with the heavenly hosts. There are 15
Prefaces much alike except for the changeable part
which belongs to the special feast or season of the year.

CANON. (From the Greek, Kanon, meaning a rule,
something fixed, unchangeable) The Canon is the most
solemn and most fundamental part of the Mass. In the
Canon the Consecration (transubstantiation) of the bread
and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ takes place.
The Canon begins with a renewal of the offering of the
sacrificial gifts to God and a prayer for all the faithful.
It ends with the consuming of the Sacred Species by the
priest at his Communion.

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ELEVATION AT MASS. It is the lifting up of the Con-
secrated Host and chalice of Consecrated Wine so that
they may be seen by the faithful and the Body and
Blood of the Savior may be adored by them. It is' proper
to gaze with adoring reverence upon the Consecrated
Species and say: “My Lord and my God!”
PATER NOSTER. (Latin, meaning Our Father) First
words of the Lord’s Prayer.

AGNUS DEI. (Latin, meaning Lamb of God) Words used
by St. John the Baptist when he announced the coming
of the Savior to take away the sins of the world. It is
repeated three times.

COMMUNION. The receiving of the Body and Blood of
the Savior by the priest and faithful. Refers also to the
Antiphon (portion of a psalm) said by the priest at the
Epistle side of the altar, after the reception of Com-
munion and cleansing of his fingers and chalice.

POSTCOMMUNION. A short prayer following the Com-
munion Prayer, approximately of the same length as the
Collects and Secret Prayers.

DISMISSAL. After the Postcommunion Prayer the priest
goes to the center of the altar, faces the people, and all
unite in giving thanks in these simple words: Ite Missa
Est (Latin, meaning “Go, the Mass is ended”) Or in some
Masses: “Benedicamus Domino” (Latin, meaning “Let us
bless the Lord”) The response to both is the same: Deo
Gratias (Latin, meaning Thanks be to God.)

LAST BLESSING AND LAST GOSPEL. The priest then
imparts his blessing to the congregation and proceeds to
read the Last Gospel which terminates the Mass. The
last Gospel for most Masses are the 14 verses taken from
the first chapter of St. John. It most fittingly rehearses
the story of the Savior’s coming and our redemption.

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PRAYERS BEFORE MASS

MEETING THE CORPSE

Priest meets the corpse either at the home, chapel
or in the vestibule of the church. Present, too, are

cross-bearer and acolytes. The corpse is sprinkled with
holy water and the following Antiphon and Psalm
are recited'.

Antiphon

If Thou, 0 Lord.

PSALM 129

AUT of the dephts I
cry to thee, 0 Lord, *

0 Lord, hear my voice!

Lei thy ears be atten-

tive * to the voice of my
supplication.

If thou shouldsl re-

member sins, 0 Lord, * 0
Lord, who could bear it?

But with thee is forgive-

ness, * that thou mayest
be served with reverence.

I hope in the Lord, *

my soul hopes in his
word;

My soul wails for the
Lord, * more than watch-
men for the dawn.

More than watchmen for
the dawn, * let Israel
wait for the Lord,

For with the Lord is

mercy * and with him
plenteous redemption:

And he shall redeem
Israel * from all its sins.

Antiphon

If Thou, 0 Lord, wili

mark iniquities, Lord, who
shall stand it.

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ENTERING CHURCH

The procession, headed by the Cross, for Jesus is the
PVay, the Truth, and the Life, wends its way into the
church, while the following Antiphon and Psalm are
recited. A prayer not only for pardon but also for
spiritual rebirth.

Antiphon

They shall rejoice in Ihe

Lord.

PSALM 50
LJAVE mercy on me, 0

God, according to thy

mercy; * according io thy
great clemency blot out

my iniquity.
Wash me completely

from my guilt, * and
cleanse me from my sin.
For I acknowledge my

iniquity, * and my sin
is always before me.

Against thee only have

I sinned, * and I have
done what is evil in thy

sight.

This I confess that thou

mayest be known to be
just in thy sentence, *

right in thy judgment.

Behold, I was born in
guilt, * and my mother
conceived me in sin.

Behold, thou dost de-

light in sincerity of heart,

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* and teaches! me wisdom
in the dephts of my soul.
Sprinkle me with hys-

sop, that I may be
cleansed; * wash me, that
I may become whiter than
snow.

Let me hear sounds of
joy and gladness, * let the
bones which thou hast

crushed rejoice.

Turn away thy face
from my sins, * and blot
out all my guilt.
Create a clean heart for

me, 0 God, * and renew
in me a steadfast spirit.

Cast me not off from thy
presence, * and take not
thy holy spirit from me.

Restore to me the joy of
thy salvation, * and
strengthen me with a gen-
erous spirit.

I will leach the un-

just thy ways, * and sin-
ners shall be converted to

thee.



Deliver me from blood-
guilt, 0 God, God my
Savior: * let my tongue
rejoice because of thy jus-

tice.

0 Lord, open thou my
lips, * and my mouth
shall declare thy praise.

For thou dost not delight

in sacrifice; * and a burnt-
offering thou wouldsl not

accept, if I offered it.

My sacrifice, 0 God, is a
contrite spirit, * a contrite
and humbled heart, 0 God,

thou wilt not despise.

In thy goodness, 0 Lord,

deal kindly with Sion, *

that thou mayest rebuild

the walls of Jerusalem,

Then wilt thou accept

lawful sacrifices, oblations

and burnt-offerings, * then
will they offer bullocks on

thy altar.

Eternal rest grant unto

him (her) 0 Lord, and let

perpetual light shine upon
him (her).

The casket with remains is
placed near Communion
rail flanked by liahted

candles, symbols of eternal
light. Then the priest says:

Come to his (her) as-
sistance, ye Saints of

God, meet him (her), An-
gels ot the Lord, receiv-

ing his (her) soul, offer

it in the sight of the Most

High.

May Christ receive thee
who has called thee, and
may the Angel conduct
thee into Abraham's bo-

som. Receiving his (her)

soul, offering it in the

sight of the Most High.

Eternal rest grant unto

him (her) 0 Lord, and let

perpetual light shine upon

him (her). Receiving his

(her) soul, offer it in the

sight of the Most High.

If the Office of the Dead
is to be recited it follows

here.

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THE MASS
Of all the many pious exercises and prayers, all

good and praiseworthy, let us not forget the most

salutary and sublime is the one instituted by Christ

Himself, The Mass.

MASS OF THE CATECHUMENS

All stand until priest starts the preliminary prayers
at the foot of the Altar, then all kneel.

PRELIMINARY PRAYERS
When the priest, bowing down at the foot of the
altar, makes the sign of the cross, all do likewise.

All kneel

The priest makes the Sign
of the Cross and says—
Prayers at the toot

of the Altar

IN the name of the Fa-
ther, and of the Son,

f and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Antiphon

I will go in to the altar

of God.

To God, the joy of my
youth.

Our help f is in the
name of the Lord.

Who hath made heaven
and earth.

Priest Says Confiteor.

May Almighiy God have
mercy on you and forgive
you your sins, and bring
you io life everlasting.

Amen.
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r CONFESS io Almighty
1

God, io blessed Mary
ever Virgin, to blessed

Michael the Archangel, to

blessed John the Baptist,
the holy Apostles, Peter

and Paul, and all the

saints, and to you, Father,

that I have sinned exceed-

ingly, in thought, word
and deed, {Strike breast

there times) through my
fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous
fault. Therefore I be-

seech blessed Mary, ever

Virgin, blessed Michael

the Archangel, blessed

John the Baptist, the holy

Apostles, Peter and Paul,

and all the saints, and

you. Father, to pray to the

Lord our God for me.

May Almighty God have
mercy on us, forgive us
our sins, and bring us

to life everlasting. Amen.

May the Almighty and
merciful Lord grant us

pardon, absolution f and
full remission of our sins.

Amen.

Thou wilt turn, 0 God,
and bring us to life.

And Thy people shall re-
joice in Thee.

Show us, 0 Lord, Thy
mercy.

And grant us Thy sal-
vation.

0 Lord, hear my prayer.
And lei my cry come

unto Thee.

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

As the priest ascends to
the altar

,
pray silently

<with him.

LET US PRAY. Take a-
way from us our sins, 0
Lord, that we may enter
v/ith pure minds into the

holy of holies. Through

Christ our Lord. Amen,

We beseech Thee, 0 Lord,
by the merits of Thy
saints, whose relics lie
here, and of all the saints:

deign in Thy mercy to par-
don me all my sins. Amen.

Going to the book on the
right side, priest reads the

INTROIT

ETERNAL rest give to
them, 0 Lord, and let

perpetual light shine upon

them. A hymn, 0 God, be-
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comelh Thee in Sion; ands

a vow shall be paid to
Thee in Jerusalem: hear

my prayer; all flesh shall
come io Thee. Eiernal rest

give io them, 0 Lord, and

lei perpetual light shine

upon them.

Priest returns to the mid-
dle of the altar and says
alternately with the peo-
ple—

THE KYRIE

Lord, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

After kissing the altar

,

priest facing the people
salutes them, saying :

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

COLLECT

Returning to the book, he
recites the Collect or Of-
ficial Prayer of the Mass:

T ET US PRAY:—0 God,
Whose property it is

ever to have mercy and

to spare, we humbly be-
seech Thee in behalf of

the soul of Thy servant
(handmaid) N., whom
Thou hast called out of
this world, that Thou
wouldst not deliver him
(her) into the hands of

the enemy, not forget him
(her) forever, but com-

mand the holy angels to
take him (her) and lead
him (her) to the home of
paradise, that forasmuch

as in Thee he (she) put

his (her) hope and trust,

he (she) may not endure
the pains of hell, but may
come io the possession of
eternal joys. Through
Christ our Lord, Who lives
and reigns with thee in

the unity of the Holy

Spirit, God world without

end. Amen.
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EPISTLE

Lesson from the Epistle of
St. Paul to the Thessalo-
nians, /. IV. 13-18, in which
St. Paul treats of the
Resurrection of our Lord.

DRETHREN:—B u i we
would noi have you

ignorant concerning those

who are asleep, lest you
should grieve, even as

others who have no hope.
For if we believe that
Jesus died and rose again,

so with him God will bring
those also who have fallen
asleep through Jesus. For

this we say to you in the
word of the Lord, that we
who live, who survive
until the coming of the

Lord, shall not precede

those who have fallen
asleep. For the Lord him-

self with cry of command.

with voice of archangel,

and with trumpet of God
will descend from heaven;

and the dead in Christ
will rise up first. Then we
who live, who survive,
shall be caught up to-

gether with them in clouds
to meet the Lord in the

air, and so we shall ever
be with the Lord. Where-

fore, comfort one another

with these words.

After the Epistle.

Thanks be to God.

GRADUAL

ETERNAL rest give to
Ll

them, 0 Lord, and let

perpetual light shine upon

them. The just shall be

in everlasting remem-

brance; he shall not fear

the evil hearing.

TRACT

ABSOLVE, 0 Lord, the^ souls of all the faith-
ful departed from every

bond of sin. And by the
help of Thy grace, may
they be enabled to escape

the avenging judgement.

And enjoy the happiness
of everlasting life.

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SEQUENCE

THE day of wrath, that
dreadful day.

Shall all the world in

ashes lay.

As David and the Sibyl

say.

Whal terror shall the soul
affright.

When comes that judge
whose searching sight

Brings thought and word
and deed to light.

The last loud trumpet's
spreading tone,

Shall thro' the place of

tombs be blown,

To summon all before the
throne.

Nature and death with

fixed eyes

Shall see the trembling

creature rise,

To plead before the last

assize.

The written book shall be
outspread,

And all that it contains be
read,

To try the living and the
dead.

Then shall the judge his
throne attain,

And every secret sin ar-

raign.

Till nothing unavenged re-

main.

Whal shall my guilty con-
science plead,

And who for me will in-
tercede,

When even Saints forgive-
ness need?

King of tremendous maj-

esty.

Who savest, whom Thou
savest, free,

—

Thou fount of pity, save
Thou me.

Remember, Jesus Lord, I
pray.

For me Thou walkedst on
life's way,

Confound me not on that
last day.

'Twas me Thy weary
footsteps sought,

My ransom on Thy cross
was bought,

Let not such labor come

to naught.

Just Judge of recompense,

I pray

Cancel my debt, too great
to pay,

Before the last accounting

day.

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My groans a culprit's
heart declare

My cheeks shame's burn-
ing livery wear.

Spare me, 0 God, Thy sup-
pliant spare!

As Thou didst Mary's sin
efface.

And take the thief to
Thine embrace.

So dost Thou give me hope
of grace.

Though all unworthy be
my cry.

Give grace, 0 gracious
Lord, or I

Shall burn in fires that

never die.

Grant me among Thy
sheep to stand.

From outcast goats my
soul disband,

And raise me to Thine
own right hand.

When cursed foes are put
to shame,

And given o'er to biting
flame,

Ah, with Thy blessed call
my name.

Prostrate, my contrite

heart I rend,

—

My God, my Father, and
my friend.

Do not forsake me in the
end.

0 day of weeping, day of
woe,

When rising from his pyre
below

The sinner to his judge
shall cry.

Spare me, Thou mighty
God on high!

Ah, gentle Jesus Saviour

blest,

Grant to them all eternal

rest. Amen.

While the book is being
carried to the opposite side

of the altar ( the Gospel

side), the priest bowing
down at the middle of the
altar, says :

—

r’LEANSE my heart and
my lips, 0 Almighty

God, who didst cleanse the
lips of the prophet Isaias

with a burning coal; deign

of Thy gracious mercy so
to purify me that I may
worthily proclaim Thy
holy Gospel. Through
Christ our Lord. Amen.

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All stand

Turning toward the book,
with his hands joined, the
Priest—at Solemn Mass,
the Deacon—says:

broiher would not have
died. Bui even now I
know lhal whatever thou
shall ask of God, God will

give il lo Ihee."

THE GOSPEL
The Lord be with you.
And with Ihy spirit.

JVith the thumb of your
right hand, make the sign
of the cross upon fore-
head, lips and center of
breast, as the priest says—
Continuation of the holy

Gospel according to Saint

John, XI. 21-27.

Glory be to Thee, 0 Lord.

MARTHA therefore said
V1

lo Jesus, "Lord, if

thou hadst been here my

Jesus said to her, "Thy
brother shall rise." Mar-

tha said to him, "I know
that he will rise at the

resurrection, on the last

day." Jesus said to her,

"I am the resurrection and
the life; he who believes
in me, even if he die, shall

live; and whoever lives
and believes in me, shall

never die. Dost thou be-

lieve this?" She said to

him, "Yes, Lord, I believe

that thou art the Christ,

the Son of God, who hast
come into the world."

At the end of the Gospel.

Praise be to Thee, 0

Christ.

By the words of the holy
Gospel may our sins be
blotted out.

*

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MASS OF THE FAITHFUL

THE OFFERTORY
The Priest begins the Of-
fertory with the saluta-
tion—
The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

Offertory Prayer

Q LORD Jesus Christ, j^ King of glory, deliver’
the souls of all the faith-

ful departed from the

pains of hell and from the

deep pit: deliver them;

from the lion's mouth, that:

hell may not swallow
them up, and they may
not fall into darkness, but

may the holy standard
bearer Michael lead them

into the holy light; which

I
Thou didst of old promise

\
to Abraham and to his

! seed. We offer to Thee, 0
Lord, sacrifices and pray-

ers: do Thou receive them

in behalf of those souls

|
whom we commemorate
this day. Grant them, 0

Lord, to pass from death

i to that life, which Thou

didst of old promise to

Abraham and to his seed.

The Offering of the
Bread

The Priest elevates the pat-
en with the host and says
A CCEPT, 0 holy Father,

almighty and eternal

God, this spotless host,

which I, Thy unworthy
servant, offer unto Thee,

my living and true God,
to atone for my number-
less sins, offences and

negligences; on behalf of

all here present and like-

wise for all faithful Chris-

tians living and dead, that

it may profit me and them
as a means of salvation

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unto life everlasting.
Amen.

The Mingling oi the
Wine and the Water

The Priest goes to the
Epistle side and pours
wine into the chalice and
a few drops of water.

A GOD, who hast estab-
lished the nature of

man in wondrous dignity
and even more wondrous-

ly hast renewed it, grant

that through the mystery

of this water and wine, we
may be made partakers of
His Divinity, who has
deigned to become par-

taker of our humanity,

Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, who lives and reigns
with Thee, in the union

of the Holy Spirit, God

world without end. Amen.

The Offering of the
Wine

IVhile offering the chalice
at the middle of the altar

,

the following prayer is
said.

W’E offer unto Thee, 0
j

Lord, the chalice of

jsalvaiion, humbly beg-

Iging of, Thy mercy that
lit may arise before Thy
idivine Majesty with a

pleasing fragrance, for our

salvation and for that of

all the world. Amen.

The Offering of
Ourselves

Making the Sign of the
\
Cross with the chalice, the

!
priest places it upon the

I corporal and covers it
; with the pall. Bowing
j

down slightly, he says—

IN a humble spirit and a

i

contrite heart, may we
be accepted by Thee, 0
Lord, and may our sac-
rifice so be offered in Thy
sight this day as to please

Thee, 0 Lord God.

He then invokes the Holy
Spirit and blesses the of-
ferings, saying—

jpOME, Thou Sanctifier,
i almighty and eternal

God, * and bless this sac-
rifice prepared for the

glory of Thy holy Name.

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* * *
At Solemn Mass

Incensation of Offerings

The blessing of the in-
cense,

DY ihe intercession of
^blessed Michael the
Archangel, standing at ihe

right hand of the altar of

incense, and of all His e-

lect, may the Lord deign
to bless this incense, and

receive it as an odor of

sweetness. Through Christ

our Lord. Amen.

Incensing of the offerings.

MAY this incense bless-
1

ed by Thee, arise be-

before Thee, 0 Lord, and

may Thy mercy come
down upon us.

Incensing the altar.

MAY my prayer be ann
incense-offering in Thy

sight, my uplifted hands,
as an evening-sacrifice.

Set, 0 Lord, a watch over

my mouth, and a guard
over the door of my lips.
Permit not my heart to

turn to evil, seeking pre-

texts for wickedness, with

men who work iniquity.

Returning the censer

.

MAY the Lord enkindle
in us the fire of His

love, and the flame of ev-

erlasting charity. Amen.

* * *

Washing of the hands

The priest washes his fin-
gers at the Epistle side.
While doing so, he re-
cites the following Psalm.

T WILL wash my hands
1
among ihe innocent: and

will walk 'round Thy al-
tar, 0 God.

To hear ihe voice of Thy
praise: and to iell all Thy
wondrous deeds.

Lord, I love the beauty

of Thy house, and ihe
place where Thy glory
dwells.

Destroy not my soul with
the impious, 0 God, nor

my life with men of blood.
In whose hands there is

iniquity: whose right hand

is full of bribes.

But as for me, I walk in
my innocence: rescue me
and be gracious to me.

My foot is on the straight
way: in assemblies will I

bless Thee, 0 Lord.

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Going to the middle of the
altar, the priest bows
down slightly, continues
the prayer of oblation.

Prayer to the Holy
Trinity

ACCEPT, mosl holy Trin-
“ ily, this offering which
we are making to Thee
in remembrance of the

Passion, Resurrection, and

Ascension of Jesus Christ,

our Lord; and in honor of

blessed Mary, ever Virgin,

blessed John the Baptist,

the holy apostles, Peter

and Paul, and of these

(martyrs whose relics are

enclosed in altar stone)

and of all the saints; that

it may add to their honor
and aid our salvation; and

may they deign to inter-
cede in heaven for us who
honor their memory here
on earth. Through the

same Christ our Lord.

Amen.

ORATE FRATRES
The priest kisses the altar
and turns to the people.
He says audibly—

DRAY, brethren, that my
1

sacrifice and yours may

become acceptable to God

the Father Almighty.

May the Lord accept the
sacrifice at thy hands, un-

to the praise and glory of

His name, for our advan-

tage and that of all His

holy Church. Amen.

ITith hands extended, the
priest says—

THE SECRET

DE merciful, 0 Lord, we
beseech Thee, to the

soul of Thy servant
(handmaid) N.( for which

we offer up to Thee the
sacrifice of praise, hum-
bly beseeching Thy ma-
jesty that, by these holy

peace-offerings, it may be
found worthy to win ever-
lasting rest. Through our

Lord Jesus Christ, Thy
Son, Who lives and reigns
with Thee in the unity of

the Holy Spirit, God.

*



THE PREFACE

The priest now says in a
louder voice, or sings—

World wilhoui end.

Amen.

The Lord be with you.

And with Ihy spirit.

Lift up your hearts!

We have them lifted up
to the Lord!

Let us give thanks to the

Lord our God!

It is meet and just!

TT is truly meet and just,
1

right and availing unto

salvation, that we should
at all limes and in all

places give thanks to

Thee, 0 holy Lord, Father

Almighty, Everlasting
God: through Christ our

Lord. In Whom the hope

of a blessed resurrection

has shone upon us; so

that those whom the cer-
tainty of dying afflicted,

the promise of future im-

mortality may console.
For unto Thy faithful, 0
Lord, life is changed, not

taken away: and the
abode of this earthly so-

journ being dissolved, an

eternal dwelling is pre-

pared in heaven. And
therefore with the Angels

and Archangels, the
Thrones and Dominations,

and the whole host of the

heavenly army, we sing
the hymn of Thy glory,
saying again and again:

All kneel when the bell is
rung three time.

SANCTUS
The sacrificial part of the
Mass starts here, with the
priest, in a low tone, say-
ing:

UGLY, holy, holy, Lord
God of hosts! Heaven

and earth are filled with

Thy glory. Hosanna in the
highest! Blessed is he who
comes in the name of the
Lord. Hosanna in the

highest!

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THE CANNON

All prayers during this part

of Canon are said silently.

First Memento—The
Church, Pope, Bishop

THEREFORE, most gra-
cious Father, we hum-

bly beg of Thee and en-

treat Thee, through Jesus

Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,
to deem acceptable and

bless these gifts, these of-

ferings, these holy and un-

spotted oblations; which

we offer unto Thee in first
instance for Thy holy and
Catholic Church, that Thou

wouldst deign to give her

peace and protection, to u-

nite and guide her the

whole world over; together

with Thy servant, N., our
Pope, and N., our Bishop,

and all true believers, who
cherish the catholic and

apostolic faith.

Second Memento—Our
Brethren on Earth

BE„ mindful, 0 Lord, of
Thy servants and

handmaids(”a f”^ those for
'whom you wish to pray),

and of all here present,

whose faith is known to
Thee, and likewise their

devotion, on whose behalf
we offer unto Thee, or who
themselves offer unto
Thee, this sacrifice of

praise for themselves and

all their own, for the good

of their souls, for their

hope of salvation and de-

liverance from all harm,

and who pay Thee the
homage which they owe
Thee, eternal God, living

and true.

Third Memento—Our
Brethren in Glory

JN THE untiy of holy fel-1
lowship we observe the

memory first of all, of the
glorious and ever Virgin

Mary, Mother of our Lord

and God, Jesus Christ;
next that of Thy blessed
apostles and martvrs, Pe-

ter and Paul, Andrew,
James, John, Thomas,



James, Philip, Bartholo-

mew, Malihew, Simon and
Thaddeus; of Linus, Cleius,

Clement, Sixtus, Cornelius,

Cyprian, Lawrence, Chry-

sogonus, John and Paul,

Cosmas and Damian, and

of all Thy saints, by whose
merits and prayers grant

that we may be always
fortified by the help of

Thy protection. Through
the same Christ our Lord.

Amen.

The priest extends his
hands over the oblation
and says the—
Prayers Renewing the

Offerings

Here the bell is rung
once.

QRACIOUSLY accept,u
then, we beseech Thee,

0 Lord, this service of our

worship and that of all

Thy household. Provide
that our days be spent in

Thy peace, save us from
everlasting damnation, and

cause us to be numbered

in the flock Thou hast
chosen. Through Christ

our Lord. Amen.

HO THOU, 0 God, deignu
to bless what we offer,

and make it approved, ef-
fective, right, and wholly

pleasing in every way,

that it may be, for our
good, the Body and Blood
of Thy dearly beloved Son,
Jesus Christ, our Lord.

WHO, the day before He
?

suffered, look bread

'into His holy and vener-

able hands, and having
raised His eyes to heaven,

unto Thee, 0 God, His Fa-

ther almighty, giving
thanks to Thee, blessed it,

broke it, and gave it to

His disciples, saying:
Take ye all and eat of
this.

Priest bends over the Host
and says—

FOR THIS IS MY BODY.
The bell is rung.

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The Elevation of the
Sacred Host

During the elevation re-
new your faith in the Real
Presence, look at the ele-

vated Host, adore your
Savior and God, and with
faith, piety and love, say
silently—

"MY LORD AND MY GOD"
7 years when recited at

Elevation or time of
Exposition. (107)

IN LIKE manner, when
1

ihe supper was done,
iaking also this goodly
chalice into His holy and

venerable hands, again

giving lhanks to Thee, He
blessed it, and gave it to

His disciples, saying: Take
ye all, and drink of this:

Priest bends over the Chal-
ice and says—
FOR THIS IS THE CHAL-
ICE OF MY BLOOD OF
THE NEW AND ETERNAL
COVENANT: THE MYS-

TERY OF FAITH, WHICH
SHALL BE SHED FOR
YOU AND FOR MANY
UNTO THE FORGIVE-
NESS OF SINS.

The Elevation of the
Chalice

Priest genuflects and says—
As often as you shall do

these things, in memory
of Me shall you do them.

Then he elevates the chal-
ice for adoration by the

faithful, rests it upon the
cltar and again genuflects
to adore the Precious
Blood.

After the elevation of the
chalice the priest continues

in a quiet voice to recite

the following—

Oblation of Victim

to God
MINDFUL, Iherefore, 0

Lord, nol only of Ihe

blessed Passion of Ihe
same Christ, Thy Son, our
Lord, but also of His Re-

surrection from the dead,

and finally His glorious

Ascension into heaven, we,

Thy servants, as also
Thy holy people, offer un-
to Thy supreme majesty,



of ihe gifts bestowed upon

us, the pure Victim, the

holy Victim, the all-per-

fect Victim, ihe holy Bread

of life eternal and the Chal-

ice of unending salvation.

Prayers for the
Acceptance of the

Sacrifice

^ND this do Thou deign
to regard with gra-

cious and kindly attention

and hold acceptable, as
Thou didst deign to accept
the offerings of Abel, Thy
just servant, and the sac-

rifice of Abraham our pa-
tiarch, and that which
Thy chief priest Melchise-
dech, offered unto Thee, a

holy sacrifice and a spot-

less victim.

Most humbly we implore
Thee, almighty God, bid

these offerings to be
brought by ihe hands of

Thy holy Angel unto Thy
altar above; before the
face of Thy divine majes-
ty; that those of us who,

by sharing in the Sacrifice

of this altar, shall receive

the most sacred Body and
Blood of Thy Son, may be
filled with every grace and

heavenly blessing.

Through the same Christ
our Lord. Amen.

Memento of our
Brethren Departed

gE mindful, 0 Lord, also
of Thy servants and

handmaids who have gone
before us with the sign of

faith, and rest in the sleep

of peace. {Name those you
wish to remember.)

these, 0 Lord, and to all

who sleep in Christ, we be-
seech Thee, to grant of

Thy goodness, a place of
comfort, light and peace.

Through the same Christ

our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Fellowship
. with the Saints

Striking his breast, the
priest says—
TO US also, sinners, yet

Thy servants, trusting
in the greatness of Thy
mercy, deign to grant some

part and fellowship v/ith

Thy holy apostles and
martyrs: with John, Ste-

phen, Matthias, Barnabas,

Ignatius, Alexander, Mar-

cellinus, Peter, Felicitas,

Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy,

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Agnes, Cecilia, Anasiasia,

and all Thy saints; into
whose company we im-
plore Thee to admit us, not

weighing our merits, but

freely granting us pardon.

Through Christ our Lord.

All Sanctification

Through Christ.

piROUGH whom, Lord,
Thou dost ever create,

hallow, fill with life, bless

and bestow upon us all

these good things.

Great Solemn Offering
Climax and End of

the Canon

THROUGH Him, and with
Him, and in Him, is to

Thee, God the Father Al-

mighty, in the union of

the Holy Spirit, all honor

and glory.

Raising his voice the priest
says, or sings-—

World without end. Amen.

*

THE SACRIFICIAL
BANQUET

Preparation for Holy
Communion

The Lord's Prayer

LET US PRAY: Directed
by saving precepts and
schooled in divine teach-

ing, we make bold to say:
QUR 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.

* * * * * *

At Solemn High Mass the
subdeacon now goes up to
the altar and gives the
paten to the deacon. Then
he takes off the humeral
veil.

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Bui deliver us from evil.

Amen.

HELIVER us, 0 Lord, we
beseech Thee, from all

evils, past, present and io

come; and through the in-

tercession of the glorious

and blessed Mary, ever
Virgin, Mother of God, to-

gether with Thy blessed
apostles, Peter and Paul,

and Andrew, and all the

saints, grant of Thy good-
ness, peace in our days,

that aided by the riches

of Thy mercy, we may be
always free from sin and

safe from all disquiet.

The Breaking of the
Sacred Host

Through the same Jesus
Christ, Thy Son, our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with Thee, in the union of

the Holy Spirit, God.

World without end.

Amen.

The Mingling of the
Body and the Blood

May the peace of the
Lord be always with you.

And with thy spirit.

May this mingling and
hallowing of the Body and
Blood of our Lord Jesus

Christ help us who receive
it unto life everlasting.

Amen.

THE AGNUS DEI

Bowing down, strike your
breast three times—

J^AMB of God, who takes!
away the sins of the

world.

Grant them rest.

Lamb of God, who takes!
away the sins of the
world,

Grant them rest.

Lamb of God, who takes!
away the sins of the
world,

Grant them eternal rest.

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Prayer for Fidelity

Q LORD, Jesus Christ,
Son of the living God:

Who by the will of the
Father, with the coopera-

tion of the Holy Spirit,

hast by Thy death given
life to the world, deliver

me by this Thy most sa-
cred Body and Blood from
all my sins and from every
evil. Make me always
cling to Thy commands,
and never permit me to be
separated from Thee. Who
with the same God the
Father and the Holy Spir-

it lives! and reignest,

God world without end.
Amen.

Prayer for the Life-
giving Bread

I ET not the partaking of
Thy Body, 0 Lord

Jesus Christ, which I,
though unworthy, make
bold to receive, turn to

my judgment and condem-
nation, but by reason of

Thy loving kindness, may
it be to me a safeguard of
both soul and body, and

an affective remedy. Who
lives! and reignest with

God the Father in the
union of the Holy Spirit,

God world without end.
Amen.

The Communion of the
Celebrant

The priest genuflects, and
taking the Host says—

T WILL lake the Bread of
1

Heaven, and call upon

the name of the Lord.

Before the Priesfs Com-
munion the bell is rung
three times; at each
stroke, strike your breast
and say silently—

T ORD, I am not worthy
that Thou shouldst

come under my roof; but
only say the word and my
soul will be healed.

Receiving the Sacred Host
the Priest says—
MAY the Body of our

Lord Jesus Christ
keep my soul unto life
everlasting. Amen.

After receiving the Sacred
Host the priest says—
WHAT return shall I

make to the Lord for
all He has given me? I
will lake the chalice of

salvation, and I will call

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upon Ihe name of ihe Lord.
Praising will I call upon

Ihe Lord and I shall be

saved from my enemies.
Taking the chalice in his
right hand making the
Sign of the Cross with it

,

the priest says—
May Ihe Blood of our

Lord Jesus Christ keep my
soul unto life everlasting.

Amen.

The priest now consumes
the Precious Blood.

******
Continue prayers following
the stars if Holy Com-
munion is ?iot to be dis-
tributed to the Congrega-
tion

If any of the faithful are
to receive Holy Commun-
ion, say the Conjiteor as

found on page 14-

—

The Communion of
the Faithful

The Priest turns to the
people and says—
May almighty God have
mercy on you, forgive you
your sins and bring you

to life everlasting.

Amen,

May the almighty and

merciful Lord grant you
pardon, absolution and full

remission of your sins.

Amen.

Again facing the people
and holding the Sacred
Host in his hand, the
Priest says—
Behold the Lamb of God,

behold Him who takes a-
way the sins of ihe world.
Strike your breast three
times and with faith say
three times with the
Priest—

T ORD, I am not worthy
that Thou shouldst

come under my roof; but
only say the word and my
soul will be healed.

For each communicant the
Priest says—
MAY the Body of our

1
Lord Jesus Christ pre-

serve your soul unto life

everlasting. Amen.
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(Those who do not com-
municate sacramentally

,

may do so spiritually.)
SPIRITUAL
COMMUNION

MOST loving Jesus, I
1

adore Thee with a

lively faith, Who art pres-
ent in this Sacrament by
virtue of Thy infinite pow-
er, wisdom, and goodness.

But conscious of my in-
firmities and sins, I dare

not now receive Thee
sacramentally. All my
hope is in Thee! I love

Thee, 0 Lord, with all my
heart who hast loved me;
and therefore I desire to

receive Thee now spirit-
ually. Come, therefore, 0

Lord, to me in spirit, and
heal my sinful soul. Feed
me, for I am hungry;
strengthen me, for I am
weak; enliven and sanc-
tify me with Thy sacred
Body and Blood; deliver
me from all sin, and make
me always obedient to
Thy commands; and let me
never be separated from

Thee, my Savior, Who
with the Father and the

Holy Spirit, livest and

reignest, one God, for ever

and ever. Amen.
(3 years (135)******

PURIFICATION OF
THE CHALICE
The First Ablution

All sit at the first ablution
in both high and low
Mass. Priest purifies chal-
ice with wine and water

,

and says:

WHAT has passed our
lips as food, 0 Lord,

may we possess in purity
of heart, that what is
given us in time, be our

healing for eternity.

The Last Ablution

MAY Thy Body, 0 Lord,
which I have eaten,

and Thy Blood which I
have drunk, cleave unto

my very soul, and grant
that no trace of sin be

found in me, whom these
pure and holy mysteries

have refreshed. Who liv-
est and reignest world
without end. Amen.

The priest, after cleansing
chalice folds corporal
which he inserts in burse.
He then rearranges chal-
ice and all connected with
it as at the beginning of
Mass.

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THE COMMUNION
ANTHEM

Priest goes to the Epistle
side and says :

May the light eternal
shine upon them, 0 Lord,

with Thy Saints for ever,
because Thou art merci-

ful.

Eternal rest give unto

them, 0 Lord, and let per-

petual light shine upon

them: with Thy saints for
ever, because Thou art

merciful.

From the middle of the
altar, the priest salutes the

faithful and then returns
to the missal:—

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

j^LET US PRAY:—Grant,
we beseech Thee, al-

mighty God; that the soul

of Thy servant (handmaid)
N., who has departed out
of this world, being puri-

fied by this sacrifice, and

delivered from his (her)

sins, may receive both
pardon and everlasting
rest. Through our Lord.

The priest turning to the
people says—
The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

POSTCOMMUNION
PRAYER

I THANK Thee, 0 Lord,
for the grace of this

Holy Mass. Once more I

unite my prayers with the
prayers of the priest,

recommending to Thee all

my wants, as well as the
needs of all for whom I
am bound to pray. Gra-
ciously hear our prayers,

and grant us whatever is

salutary for soul and

body. Through Christ our

Lord, Who lives and
reigns with Thee in the

unity of the Holy Spirit,

God, world without end.

Amen.

From the middle of the al-
tar, the priest salutes the

people again, saying :

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

Then facing the altar he
says

:

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

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Now bowing down, he says
the final prayer to the
Blessed Trinity:—

j^JAY ihe tribute of my
worship be pleasing

to Thee, most holy Trinity,

and grant that the sacri-

fice which I, all unworthy,

have offered in ihe pres-

ence of Thy majesty, may
be acceptable to Thee, and

through Thy mercy obtain
forgiveness for me and all
for whom I have offered
it. Through Christ our

Lord. Amen.

THE LAST GOSPEL
The priest goes to the Gos-
pel (left) side, all rise, he
reads the beginning of the
Gospel of St, John.

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

The beginning of ihe

holy Gospel according to

St. John, f
Glory be to Thee, 0 Lord.

IN THE beginning was
the Word, and the Word

was with God; and the
¥/ord was God. He was in
the beginning with God.

All things were made
through him, and without

Him was made nothing
that has been made. In

Him was life, and the life
was the light of men. And
ihe light shines in the

darkness; and ihe dark-

ness grasped it not. There

was a man, one sent from

God, whose name was
John. This man came as
a witness, to bear witness

concerning the light, that

all might believe through

him. He was not himself
the light, but was to bear

witness to ihe light. It

was ihe true light that en-

lightens every man who
comes into the world. He
was in ihe world, and the

world was made through
Him, and the world knew
Him not. He came into His
own, and His own receiv-
ed Him not. But to as
many as received Him, He
gave the power of becom-

ing sons of God; to those

who believe in His name:
who were born not of
blood, nor of the will of

ihe flesh, nor of the will

of man, but of God.
(genuflect) And THE
WORD WAS MADE

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FLESH, and dwelt among
us. And we saw His glory
—glory as of the only-

begotten of the Father

—

full of grace and of truth.

Thanks be to God.

PRAYERS AFTER THE MASS

Afier the last Gospel all sit
until priest, having chang-
ed vestments again ar-
rives at the bier.

ABSOLUTION

All kneel—The priest says
UNTER not into judge-

ment with Thy serv-
ant (handmaid), 0 Lord:

for, save Thou grant him

(her) forgiveness of all his

(her) sins, no man shall be
justified in Thy sight.
Wherefore suffer not, we
beseech Thee, the sentence

Thou pronouncest in judg-

ment upon one whom the
faithful prayer of Thy
Christian people com-

mends to Thee, to be a

doom which shall crush
him (her) utterly. Rather

succour him (her) by Thy
gracious favor, that he

(she) now escape Thine

avenging justice who, in

his (her) lifetime, was
sealed with the seal of the

holy Trinity. Who lives!
and reignest world with-

out end. Amen.

THE LIBERA
The following responsory is
sung or recited at the
bier; if sung, sit; if re-

cited, kneel.

nELIVER me, 0 Lord,^
from everlasting death

in that dread day, when
heaven and earth shall

quake; when Thou shall
come to judge the world

by fire.

I tremble, and am sore
afraid for the judgement

and wrath to come. When
heaven and earth shall

quake.

On that day! that day

of wrath, of woe and of

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tribulation! a great day

and exceeding bitter.
When Thou shalt come to
judge the world by fire.

Eternal rest give unto

them, 0 Lord, and let per-

petual light shine upon

them.

Deliver me, 0 Lord,

from everlasting death in

that dread day, when
heaven and earth shall

quake; when Thou shalt
come to judge the world

by fire.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Our Father—(silently).

The priest silently recites
the Our Father as he goes
around the bier, twice.
First time, he sprinkles the
corpse thrice on each side
with holy water. The sec-
ond time, in the same way,
he incenses it.

And lead us not into
temptation.

But deliver us from

evil.

From the gate of hell.

Deliver his (her) soul,

0 Lord.

May he (she) rest in

peace. Amen.

0 Lord, hear my prayer.
And let my cry come

unto Thee.

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

LET US P R A Y:—

0

Lord, Whose property is
ever to have mercy and

to spare, we humbly be-
seech Thee in behalf of

the soul of Thy servant
(handmaid) N., whom
Thou hast called out of
this world, that Thou
wouldsl not deliver him
(her) into the hands of the

enemy, nor forget him
(her) for ever, but com-

mand the holy angels to
take him (her) and lead
him (her) to the home of
paradise, that as foras-

much as in Thee he (she)
put his (her) hope and

trust, he (she) may not
endure the pains of hell,

but may come to the pos-
session of eternal joy.

Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

tFhile the corpse is being
carried out of the church

priest recites the



following prayer :

May the angels lead
thee into paradise: may
the martyrs receive thee

at thy coming, and lead

thee into the holy city

ol Jerusalem. May the
choir of angels receive

thee, and mayest thou

have eternal rest with

Lazarus, who once was
poor.

AT THE CEMETERY

BLESSING OF THE GRAVE

If the cemetery is not already blessed, priest blesses the

grave, saying the following prayer'.

J_ET US PRAY:— 0 God
by whose mercy the

souls of the faithful find

rest, vouchsafe to bless

this grave, and appoint

Thy holy angel to keep it;

and release the souls of

all those whose bodies are

buried here from every

bond of sin, that they may
always rejoice in Thee

with Thy saints for ever.
Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

The priest sprinkles both
the body and the grave
with holy water.

The body and, grave are blessed in the name of
the Holy Trinity. The dignity of the bodies of

Christians demands such respect for them and

their last resting place.

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THE BURIAL
IVhile the body is being
lowered into the grave, the
priest intones the Anti-

phon and immediately fol-
lows it with the Canticle

of Luke /. 68-79.

A ntiphon
I am.

DLESSED be the Lord,U
the God of Israel, be-

cause he has visited and

wrought redemption for

his people.

And has raised up a horn
of salvation for us, in

the house of David his

servant,

As he promised through

the mouth of his holy

ones, the prophets from

of old;

Salvation from our ene-

mies, and from the hand

of all who hate us,

To show mercy to our
forefathers and to be

mindful of his holy

covenant,

Of the oath that he swore

to Abraham our father,
that he would grant us,

That, delivered from the

hand of our enemies, we

should serve him with-

out fear.

In holiness and justice

before him all our days.

And thou, child, shall be
called the prophet of the

Most High, for thou shall

go before the face of the

Lord to prepare his ways,

To give to his people

knowledge of salvation

through forgiveness of

their sins,

Because of the loving-

kindness of our God,

where-wilh the Orient

from on high has vis-

ited us,

In darkness and in the

shadow of death, to guide

our feet into the way of
peace.

Returning from the grave

,

Psalm 129 De Profundis,
Page 10, with Antiphon,
is recited.

Eternal rest grant to him

(her), 0 Lord. And let
perpetual light shine

upon him (her).

A ntiphon

J
AM the resurrection
and the life: he that be-

lieveth in Me although he
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be dead, shall live; and

every one that livelh, and

believeth in Me, shall not

die for ever.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Our Father—(silently).
Priest now sprinkles the
corpse with holy water.

And lead us no! into
lempialion.

Bui deliver us from

evil.

From the gales of hell.
Deliver his (her) soul,

0 Lord.

May he (she) rest in
peace. Amen.

0 Lord hear my prayer.
And lei my cry come

unlo Thee.

The Lord be with you.

And with Ihy spiril.

LET US PRAY:—Grant
lo Thy servant (handmaid)
departed, 0 Lord, we be-
seech Thee, this favor,

that he (she), who prayed
that Thy will might be
done, may not receive
punishment for his (her)

deeds; and that even as

here on earth the true

faith joined him (her) to
the ranks of the faithful,

so in heaven by Thy mer-
cy he (she) may have fel-
lowship with the choirs of

angels.

Eternal rest give lo him

(her), 0 Lord. And let
perpetual light shine upon

him (her). Amen.

May his (her) soul, and
the souls of all the faith-

ful departed through the

mercy of God, rest in

peace. Amen.

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PRAYERS FOR THE DEPARTED

HEROIC ACT OF CHARITY
The Heroic Act of Charity consists of a voluntary offer-
ing of the faithful, in favor of the Holy Souls in Pur-
gatory, of all the satisfactory works during life and of
all the merits that may be applied to their own souls
after death.

FORM OF OBLATION

A ETERNAL and most merciful Father, accept the
oblation which I make to Thee, in union with

the Most Sacred Heart of Thy Divine Son Jesus,
of all the merits of the life, sufferings and death

of the same Jesus, our Lord and Saviour, in be-

half of the souls, suffering in Purgatory, I offer

to Thee, 0 heavenly Father, for their deliverance

from suffering, for their admission to the joys of

Heaven, the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of

Jesus, the immense and superabundant merits of the

ever blessed Virgin Mary, of all the holy martyrs, and

of all the saints in Heaven and on earth.

I offer, also, and resign entirely, in favor of those

suffering souls, all my satisfactory works, and those
of others applied to me in life or death, and after my
passage to eternity. I place it in the most pure hands

of Mary Immaculate, that she may present it to Thee,
as a pleasing holocaust, and distribute according to

Her good pleasure the graces, the favors, and relief

obtained from Thy infinite mercy. Amen.
NOTE—It is not necessary to make use of any set form-
ula, since in order to share in the said Indulgence no
more is required than a heartfelt act of the will.
N . B .—This Act, or offering, may be revoked at any
time.

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INDULGENCES:—Pius IX, by decree of the Sacred Con-
gregation of Indulgences on the 30th of September, 1852
has enriched this pious practice with precious spiritual
favors.

1

—

Priests who have made the Heroic Act of Charity
may enjoy a privileged altar personally, every day.

2

—

All the faithful who have made the same Act gain a
Plenary Indulgence applicable only to the Souls in Pur-
gatory: a) Each time they receive Holy Communion,
and, b) Every Monday by hearing Mass for the relief
of the Souls in Purgatory. Prayers must also be said in
a church for the intention of the Holy Father in order
to gain the Indulgence.

Sacred Penit. Ap.. June 26, 1932

PRAYER FOR THE HOLY SOULS
BY SAINT ALPHONSUS

A MOST sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat
^ which Thou didst suffer in the garden of Gethse-
mani, have mercy on these blessed souls.

Have mercy on them,

0 Lord, have mercy on them.

0 most sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou

didst suffer during Thy most cruel scourging, have

mercy on them.

Have mercy on them,

0 Lord, have mercy on them.

0 most sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou

didst suffer in Thy most painful crowning with thorns,

have mercy on them.

Have mercy on them,

0 Lord, have mercy on them.

0 most sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou

didst suffer in carrying Thy Cross to Calvary, have

mercy on them.

Have mercy on them,

0 Lord, have mercy on them.
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0 mosl sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou

didst suffer during Thy most Cruel Crucifixion, have
mercy on them.

Have mercy on them,

0 Lord, have mercy on them.

0 most sweet Jesus, through the pains which Thou

didst suffer in Thy most bitter agony on the Cross,
have mercy on them.

Have mercy on them,

0 Lord, have mercy on them.

0 most sweet Jesus, through the immense pain
which Thou didst suffer in breathing forth Thy
blessed soul, have mercy on them.

Have mercy on them,

0 Lord, have mercy on them.

PRAYER FOR OUR OWN IN PURGATORY
MY GOD, Thou hast taken from me those very
Vi

dear to me in this world. Vouchsafe Thyself to
supply the place of all in my regard and to replace
them in my heart; they deserved my attachment; I
was devoted to them, and hoped to enjoy their love
and assistance much longer. Thou hast disposed
otherwise. May Thy Holy Will be accomplished. The
great consolation which I have in their loss, is the
hope that Thou hast received them into the bosom
of Thy mercy, and that Thou wilt vouchsafe one day
to unite me to them. If a deficiency of satisfaction
for their sins detain them in suffering, I offer Thee
for their intention all my prayers and good works, and
above all my resignation in the loss which I have ex-
perienced; render this resignation complete and wor-

thy of Thee.

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My dearest Jesus, whose loving heart was ever
touched by the sorrows of others, look with com-
passion on the souls of our dear ones in Purgatory.

0 You who "loved Your Own," hear our cry for mercy,
and grant that those whom You called from our
homes and hearts, may soon enjoy everlasting rest,
in the home of Thy love in heaven. Amen.

Eternal rest grant unto them 0 Lord, and let per-

petual light shine upon them.

May their souls and the souls of all the faithful
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.

PRAYER FOR A MAN DECEASED
INCLINE Thine ear, 0 Lord, unto our prayers, wherein

we humbly pray Thee to show Thy mercy upon
the soul of Thy servant N . . ., whom Thou hast com-
manded to pass out of this world, that Thou wouldst
place him in the region of peace and light, and bid
him be a partaker with Thy Saints. Through Christ
our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER FOR A WOMAN DECEASED
WE beseech Thee, 0 Lord, according to Thy loving

kindness, have mercy upon the soul of Thy hand-
maiden N . . ., and, now that she is set free from
the defilements of this mortal flesh, restore her to

her heritage of everlasting salvation. Through Christ

our Lord. Amen.

500 days for each prayer (554)

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LITANY FOR THE HOLY SOULS
FOR PRIVATE USE

Lord, have mercy on us.

Chrisi, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Chrisi, hear us. Chrisi, graciously hear us.

God ihe Father of heaven, have mercy on the souls

of ihe faithful departed.

God ihe Son, Redeemer of ihe world, have mercy on
ihe souls of ihe faiihful departed.

God ihe Holy Ghost, have mercy on ihe souls of ihe
faiihful departed.

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on ihe souls

of ihe faiihful departed.

Holy Mary, Mother of God.

Saint Michael.

All ye angels and archangels.

All ye orders of blessed spirits,

Saint Joseph,

All ye holy patriarchs and prophets,

All ye holy apostles and evangelists,

All ye holy martyrs.

All ye holy bishops and confessors,

All ye holy doctors,

All ye holy priests and Levites,

All ye holy monks and hermits,
All ye holy virgins and widows,

All ye Saints of God,

Be merciful, spare them, 0 Lord.

Be merciful, graciously hear us, 0 Lord.
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PRAY

FOR

THE

SOULS

OF

THE

FAITHFUL

DEPARTED



From all evil,
From ihe rigor of Thy jusiice,
From ihe power of the devil.
From long-enduring sorrow,
From cruel flames.
From horrible darkness.
From dreadful weeping and wailing,

Through Thy holy naliviiy.
Through Thy most sweet name,
Through Thy most profound humiliations.
Through Thine infinite love.
Through Thy bloody sweai.
Through Thy scourging.
Through Thy crowning with thorns,
Through Thy carrying of the cross.
Through Thy most cruel death.
Through Thy five most holy wounds,

In the day of judgment,

Thou Who forgavest Magdalen, and didst
grant the prayer of the thief,

That Thou wouldst be pleased to deliver the
souls of our parents, relations, friends,

and benefactors, from the pains of hell,

That Thou wouldst be pleased to have mercy
on those of whom no special remembrance
is made on earth.

That Thou wouldst be pleased to grant them all
the pardon and remission of their sins.

That Thou wouldst be pleased to receive them
into the company of the blessed,

King of awful majesty, we beseech Thee, hear us.

Son of God, we beseech Thee hear us.

Lamb of God, Who takes! away the sins of the world,
grani unto ihem rest.

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LORD,

—'^“DELIVER

THEM

x
t

WE

BESEECH

THEE

—

HEAR

US



Lamb of God, Who lakes! away the sins of Ihe world,
grant unto them rest.

Lamb of God, Who iakesl away Ihe sins of the world,
grant unto them eternal rest.

Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

From the gate of hell, deliver their souls, 0 Lord.
0 Lord, hear my prayer. And let my cry come unto

Thee.

LET US PRAY:—0 God, the Creator and Redeemer
of all ihe faithful, grant unto the souls of Thy servants
departed the remission of all their sins; that, by
pious supplications, they may obtain the pardon which
they have always desired. Grant this, 0 God, Who
lives! and reignest for ever and ever.

Eternal rest grant unto them 0 Lord, and let per-

petual light shine upon them.

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

THE ROSARY OF MARY
INTRODUCTORY PRAYERS: 1 Apostles Creed;

1 Our Father; 3 Hail Marys; 1 Glory be to the
Father ...

THE ROSARY PROPER: Consists ol 15 decades
divided into 3 parts of 5 decades each. The first
5 decades are the Joyful Mysteries, the second the
Sorrowful Mysteries and the third the Glorious
Mysteries. Each decade consists of a Meditation
on one of the Mysteries, 1 Our Father, 1 0 Hail Marys,
and concludes with a Glory be to the Father . . .

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THE MYSTERIES
JOYFUL MYSTERIES

1st Joyful Mystery—The Annunciation
2nd Joyful Mystery—The Visitation
3rd Joyful Mystery—The Nativity

4th Joyful Mystery—The Presentation
5th Joyful Mystery—The Finding In The Temple

SORROWFUL MYSTERIES

1st Sorrowful Mystery—The Agony In The Garden
2nd Sorrowful Mystery—The Scourging

At The Pillar

3rd Sorrowful Mystery—The Crowning with Thorns
4th Sorrowful Mystery—Jesus Carries The Cross

5th Sorrowful Mystery—The Crucifixion

GLORIOUS MYSTERIES

1st Glorious Mystery—The Resurrection
2nd Glorious Mystery—The Ascension

3rd Glorious Mystery—Descent of The Holy Spirit
4th Glorious Mystery-—The Assumption

5th Glorious Mystery—The Coronation

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