LITURGY
LITURGY
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Then the Priest, extending his hands, greets the people, saying:
Or:
The Lord be with you.
PENITENTIAL ACT
Priest: Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us May almighty God have mercy on us,
acknowledge our sins, forgive us our sins,
and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the and bring us to everlasting life.
sacred mysteries. The people reply:
The Priest:
You came to call sinners:
Christ, have mercy. (Or: Christe, eleison.)
The people:
Christ, have mercy. (Or: Christe, eleison.)
The Priest:
You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us:
Lord, have mercy.
In those days, King Herod laid hands upon some members of the Church to harm them.
He had James, the brother of John, killed by the sword,
and when he saw that this was pleasing to the Jews
he proceeded to arrest Peter also.
It was the feast of Unleavened Bread.
He had him taken into custody and put in prison
under the guard of four squads of four soldiers each.
He intended to bring him before the people after Passover.
Peter thus was being kept in prison,
but prayer by the Church was fervently being made
to God on his behalf.
On the very night before Herod was to bring him to trial,
Peter, secured by double chains,
was sleeping between two soldiers,
while outside the door guards kept watch on the prison.
Suddenly the angel of the Lord stood by him
and a light shone in the cell.
He tapped Peter on the side and awakened him, saying,
“Get up quickly.” The chains fell from his wrists.
The angel said to him, “Put on your belt and your sandals.”
He did so Then he said to him, “Put on your cloak and follow me.”
So he followed him out, not realizing that what was happening through the angel was real; he
thought he was seeing a vision.
They passed the first guard, then the second, and came to the iron gate leading out to the city,
which opened for them by itself.
They emerged and made their way down an alley, and suddenly the angel left him. Then Peter
recovered his senses and said, “Now I know for certain that the Lord sent his angel and rescued
me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people had been expecting.”
Responsorial Psalm
34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9
R. The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him.
I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth. Let my soul glory in the
LORD; the lowly will hear me and be glad
R. The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him.
Glorify the LORD with me, let us together extol his name.I sought the LORD, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
R. The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him.
Look to him that you may be radiant with joy, and your faces may not blush with shame. When the
poor one called out, the LORD heard, and from all his distress he saved him.
R. The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him.
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them Taste and see
how good the LORD is; blessed the man who takes refuge in him.
R. The angel of the Lord will rescue those who fear him.
Reading II
I, Paul, am already being poured out like a libation,
and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have competed well; I have finished the race;
I have kept the faith.
From now on the crown of righteousness awaits me,
which the Lord, the just judge,
will award to me on that day, and not only to me,
but to all who have longed for his appearance.
HOMILY
Profession of Faith
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of he descended into hell; on the third day he rose
heaven and earth, again from the dead;
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the
right hand of God the Father almighty; from
At the words that follow, up to and including the there he will come to judge the living and the
Virgin Mary, all bow. dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy
catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the
the Virgin Mary, body, and life everlasting. Amen.
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,
died and w buried;
PRIEST: In company with Saints Peter and Paul, who prayed for all the churches of God, let us
confidently turn to the Father with our prayers. Let our response be: Lord in your Mercy hear our
prayer.
READER: For Francis our Pope, and Jose, and Midyphil our bishops, that they, and all bishops and
pastors, will strengthen us in the apostolic faith. Let us pray, R: Lord in your mercy.....
READER: For all leaders of nations, that they will strive to protect the Church from persecution and
harassment. Let us pray, Lord in your mercy....
READER: For all who are suffering for who they are or for what they believe, that they will find strength
in the Lord, who is at their side. Let us pray, R: Lord in your mercy....
READER: For all who are sick or housebound and for those who have died recently, that they will know
Christ's saving love. Let us pray, R: Lord in your mercy
READER: For our own community, that apostles, prophets, and teachers will build us up as the Body of
Christ. Let us pray, R: Lord in your mercy
READER: For all who are in distress, that they may place their trust in God who rescues the poor and
shelters all who seek refuge. Let us pray, R: Lord in your mercy
PRIEST: God of saints and sinners, by the power of the Holy Spirit Peter and Paul bore courageous
witness to the death and resurrection of your Son. Hear our prayer for your blessings, that we may be
more faithful witnesses to the truth of the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ, both now and for
ever. Amen.
Almighty and eternal God through your holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, intercede for us. Protect, O Lord,
your people who trust in the patronage of your Apostles, and bless and accept these offerings that are
fruits of our sacrifice Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
PREFACE:
The Priest, with hands extended, says: places it again on the paten, and genuflects in
You are indeed Holy, O Lord, adoration.
the fount of all holiness. After this, he continues:
He joins his hands and, holding them extended In a similar way, when supper was ended,
over the offerings, says:
Make holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray, He takes the chalice and, holding it slightly
by sending down your Spirit upon them like raised above the altar, continues:
the dewfall, he took the chalice
and, once more giving thanks,
He joins his hands and makes the Sign of the he gave it to his disciples, saying:
Cross once over the bread and the chalice
together, saying: He bows slightly.
so that they may become for us TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK
the Body and + Blood of our Lord Jesus FROM IT,
Christ.
FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD,
He joins his hands. THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL
At the time he was betrayed COVENANT,
and entered willingly into his Passion, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU
AND FOR MANY
He takes the bread and, holding it slightly FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.
raised above the altar, continues:
he took bread and, giving thanks, broke it, DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.
and gave it to his disciples, saying:
He shows the chalice to the people, places it on
He bows slightly. the corporal, and genuflects in adoration.
TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT,
FOR THIS IS MY BODY, Then he says:
WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.
He shows the consecrated host to the people, The mystery of faith.
And the people continue, acclaiming: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.
Our Father, who art in heaven, as we forgive those who trespass against
hallowed be thy name; us;
thy kingdom come, and lead us not into temptation,
thy will be done but deliver us from evil.
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, With hands extended, the Priest alone
and forgive us our trespasses, continues, saying:
Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, aloud:
graciously grant peace in our days,
that, by the help of your mercy, Behold the Lamb of God,
we may be always free from sin behold him who takes away the sins of the
and safe from all distress,
as we await the blessed hope world
and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Blessed are those called to the supper of
He joins his hands. the Lamb.
The people conclude the prayer, acclaiming: And together with the people he adds once:
Amen.
Communicant: Amen
Post-Communion Prayer: