A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer November 28, 2010-January 8, 2012

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1 A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer November 28, 2010-January 8, 2012 Plan for Study and Reflection Archdiocese of San Francisco

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3 Lift up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer November 28, 2010-January 8, 2012 Plan for Study and Reflection Archdiocese of San Francisco presented by The Archdiocesan Worship Commission Steering Committee for the Support of Parish Liturgy and the Implementation of the Roman Missal, third typical edition The Office of Worship and approved by The Most Reverend George Niederauer Archbishop of San Francisco October 2010

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5 Table of Contents Introduction 1 Preparation Phase 2 Part One, Introductory Rites 3 Part Two, The Liturgy of the Word 5 Part Three, The Liturgy of the Eucharist: Take, Bless 7 Part Four, Liturgy of the Eucharist: Break, Give 9 Part Five, Rooted in Faith, Preparing for Change 11 Part Six, Implementation: Options, Pastoral Care and Mystagogy 13 v

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7 Lift up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer November 28, 2010-January 8, 2012 Plan for Study and Reflection Archdiocese of San Francisco Introduction In preparation for the implementation of the revised Roman Missal, third typical edition, the Archdiocese of San Francisco is declaring liturgical year 2011 as a Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer, echoing the invitatory words of the Eucharistic Prayer, Lift Up Your Hearts! Change can be a challenge, and the Catholic Church has experienced much of it over the past 50 years. Now, we are called to embrace a change in how the Mass is translated from the official Latin text into English. New guidelines for translation of liturgical texts have been issued by the Church. At its core, the Mass is not changing, but the English words we speak and sing to express our faith have been significantly revised so that our worship in common might be poetically and scripturally richer, more accurate in expressing theological realities, and more faithful to ancient traditions. This is change that will be worth the effort. The Year of Renewal is offered to clergy and laity as an opportunity to enter into an ever-deeper spiritual participation with our most profound act of worship: the Holy Eucharist. The Archdiocesan Worship Commission has designed this Plan of Study for parishes, schools, religious communities and other small Christian communities. As we familiarize ourselves with the revised texts of the Mass over the next year, we will also go deeper into that which is already familiar. We will consider not only new words, but also the host of unspoken realities and non-verbal expressions that are part of what we call liturgy. This Plan of Study divides the year into several parts, offering with each segment of the liturgical year various aspects of liturgical theology and spirituality, ritual and textual studies of Mass. This booklet summarizes and lists highlights of the Plan of Study. Elements may be added or revised as the year progresses. Complete resources for each part will be forthcoming and available well in advance of each time of the year. Questions regarding this Plan of Study or any other aspects of the implementation of the Roman Missal, third typical edition, may be directed to the archdiocesan Office of Worship at

8 Overview of the Preparation Phase Preparation Ordinary Time in the Autumn October 2010-November 2010 Lift up your hearts! Before the year of study and reflection formally begins, communities are invited to take stock of their usual liturgical practice. To that end, the Worship Commission offers a set of questions for reflection and discussion about liturgy. This particular set of questions is but one tool or way for a worshiping community to observe their current liturgical practice and to begin to consider how it reflects and shapes their faith. Focus A. Theology and Spirituality: Naming the Sacred B. Ritual Study: An overview of the Mass and how we presently celebrate it in our communities Tasks Archdiocesan Administration Make announcements (letters, press releases, bulletin announcements, and other media) to clergy, catechists, educators, liturgists, musicians, and other pastoral leaders about coming Year of Renewal. Target: Oct. 8 Archdiocesan Administration Provide information and materials for Parts One (by end of October 10) and Two (by end of November 10) of Plan. Archdiocesan Administration Provide catechetical information regarding the why for the revised Missal. Parishes Develop parish plan of action. Identify group or leaders to lead activities and tasks regarding the Year of Renewal. Identify parish ministries/pastoral council to be involved with transition. Form work groups, and identify specific tasks and responsibilities. Parishes, Religious Education Programs, and Schools plan prayer and/or study groups, catechetical instruction, lessons plans, Parishes Begin to review and discuss the Liturgical Self-study provided by the archdiocesan Office of Worship. Look at background materials provided by the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship (see ). Make sure key parish ministers and leaders are aware of forthcoming changes and the background material. Events November 18, 2010 Deanery 2 meeting Intro to revised Roman Missal and Archdiocesan Plan P a g e 2 Rev Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection

9 Overview of Part One Part One Advent, Christmas, Epiphany December 2010-January 2011 Introductory Rites Our Year of Renewal begins by turning our attention to how our worship is the work of the People of God, gathered together as one Body, to respond in faith and hope to God s offer of love and redemption through Christ in the Spirit. We will walk through the Introductory Rites of the Mass. Looking ahead to next year s revised translation, we take a fresh look at an ancient liturgical hymn from the Mass known as the Gloria (Glory to God in the Highest) as well as new translations of dialogues and the various forms of the Penitential Act. In the dark and cold of winter we reflect upon the glory of the Light of Christ bringing us hope and peace. Focus A. Theology and Spirituality 1. God so loved the world (Responding to God s initiative) 2. Head, hands, heart, knees and feet The body in worship (Incarnation) 3. Hopeful, Joyful Expectation (Longing for Christ the Lord s coming) 4. An invitation to all people (Epiphany, universal offer, sacrifice and intercession for the world) 5. Part of something bigger (Catholicity, communal worship) B. Ritual Studies 1. Gathering Worship as a Community, as a Body, as a People invited 2. The Entrance Procession 3. The Sign of the Cross 4. Dialogues 5. The Penitential Act formerly known as the Penitential Rite 6. Ritual Study: The Glory to God. 7. Ritual Study: The Collect C. Textual Studies 1. The Lord be with you. / And with your spirit. (Dominus vobiscum. Et cum spiritu tuo.) Sacred Scripture: The Lord be with your spirit (2 Timothy 4: 22) 2. Form A: I confess to almighty God (Confiteor Deo omnipotenti) Sacred Scripture: Go and learn the meaning of the words, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners (Matthew 9: 13) 3. Form B: (Lord, we have sinned against you ) Sacred Scripture: 4. Glory to God in the Highest (Gloria in excelsis Deo!) Sacred Scripture: Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those whom his favor rests (Luke 2: 14). Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer P a g e 3 Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection Rev

10 Tasks Archdiocesan Administration Provide information and materials for Part Three of Plan. Parishes, Religious Education Programs, and Schools Study introductory rites from the Mass and the revised texts. Parishes Continue to review and discuss the Liturgical Self-study provided by Office of Worship. Events January 13, 2011 Deanery 10 meeting Intro to revised Roman Missal and Archdiocesan Plan P a g e 4 Rev Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection

11 Part Two Ordinary Time in Winter January - March 2011 Liturgy of the Word Overview of Part Two The Word of God is powerful, being both creative and salvific. As we enter into the Winter segment of Ordinary time, we explore how we revere and respond to the Word of God in the liturgy and in life. We will also examine some of the foundational elements of our relationship with God our presence and prayer, both in common and individually. Focus A. Theology and Spirituality 1. The transformative power of the Word (Word, Presence of God, Presence of Christ, new Creation) 2. Word + Sacrament Church Identity and Mission 3. Baptismal faith in the here and now (Profession of Faith, act of faith in response to God s call) 4. The priesthood of the faithful (Christians as intercessors for the world) 5. The Christian and God s Word in Sacred Scripture (personal prayer) B. Ritual Studies 1. Listening to God s Word 2. Sacred Silence 3. Procession with the Book of the Gospels 4. The Profession of Faith. 5. Intercession C. Textual Studies Tasks 1. I believe in one God (Credo in unum Deum) Sacred Scripture: For in him all things were created all things in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible (Colossians 1: 16) Archdiocesan Administration Provide information and materials for Part Four of Plan. Parishes, Religious Education Programs, and Schools Study the Liturgy of the Word. Parishes Meet with Lectors and Cantors to renew catechesis on roles in proclaiming the Word as appropriate. Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer P a g e 5 Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection Rev

12 Events Easter Triduum Workshop, January 29, 2011, St. Mary s Cathedral Archdiocesan Gathering of Clergy and Pastoral Ministers, February 22, 2011, St. Mary s Cathedral ο Focus on ministerial leadership in preparation for the revised Roman Missal ο Keynote Address: Most Rev. George Niederauer ο Breakout Sessions: Liturgical Catechesis, Liturgical Music, Pastoral Planning (Administration and Parish Life) ο Reading Sessions of New Mass Settings (Music) P a g e 6 Rev Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection

13 Part Three Lent March - April 2011 Liturgy of the Eucharist: Take, Bless Overview of Part Three We take advantage of the season of Lent to prepare ourselves to celebrate Easter with renewed faith and great joy. As we study the first parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the Presentation of the Gifts and the Eucharistic Prayer, we explore core elements of our faith and worship. Our lives in Christ largely find meaning and direction first through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. To these foundational events we return in order to know deeper, richer lives. Focus A. Theology and Spirituality 1. Lent, Worship, and the Baptismal Call 2. Eucharist as Sacrifice; Eucharist as Meal 3. Eucharist and Right Relationship (Grace) 4. Sacramental Commemoration: Encountering Christ in our day 5. Full, Conscious and Active Participation -- External and internal B. Ritual Studies 1. The Presentation of the Gifts & Preparation of the Altar 2. The Eucharistic Prayer. 3. Acclamations Raising the voice in song C. Textual Studies Tasks 1. The Berakah Prayers (Blessed are you, Lord God, King of all creation ) 2. Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus) Sacred Scripture: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts! they cried one to the other. All the earth is filled with his glory! (Isaiah 6: 3) 3. The mystery of faith (Mysterium fidei) Sacred Scripture: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes (1 Corinthians 11: 26) 4. Amen Archdiocesan Administration Provide information and materials for Part Five of Plan. Parishes, Religious Education Programs, and Schools Study the Liturgy of the Eucharist and Communion Rite. Parishes Meet with extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to review and renew catechesis of their role in the liturgical life of the Parish. Parishes Budget funds for FY to purchase of new Roman Missal(s) and books for community worship. Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer P a g e 7 Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection Rev

14 Parishes Begin to identify and gather resources such as first-use service music, catechetical lessons, worship aids that may be used in the final quarter of 2011 to prepare parish or community for the transition. Distribute resources to appropriate work groups, including music ministry so ministers can begin practicing new music. Events Chant Workshops Exultet, Easter Dismissal P a g e 8 Rev Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection

15 Overview of Part Four Part Four Easter Season and Pentecost April - June 2011 Liturgy of the Eucharist: Break, Give In this Easter season we grasp firmly to the reality of Christ s Resurrection. In the Risen Lord and the Holy Spirit we live paschal lives, constantly dying to ourselves so that others may live and come to know eternal life in Christ. During this time of our Year of Renewal we will reflect upon our celebration of Holy Communion. How is this most sacred rite shaping our lives as a Christian community and as individuals? How might we realize new ways to extend the profound power of Communion beyond church doors? Focus A. Theology and Spirituality 1. Eucharist and Easter (Paschal) Spirituality 2. Unity and Peace within the Disciple, Church, and World 3. The Body and Blood of Christ 4. The Fire of Pentecost in Worship and Life B. Ritual Studies 1. The Communion Rite 2. The Sign of Peace 3. The Fraction Rite 4. Holy Communion 5. The Moments after Holy Communion: Sacred Silence, Song of Praise, the Prayer after Communion C. Textual Studies Tasks 1. Textual Study: Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world (Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi ) Sacred Scripture: And Jesus went with them, but when he was only a short distance from the house, the centurion sent friends to tell him, Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof. Therefore, I did not consider myself worthy to come to you; but say the word and let my servant be healed. (Luke 7: 6-7) 2. Textual Study: Behold the Lamb of God (Ecce Agnus Dei...) Lord, I am not worthy (Domine non sum dignus ) Sacred Scripture: The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and said, Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1: 29) Archdiocesan Administration Provide information and materials for Part Six of Plan. Parishes, Religious Education Programs, and Schools Complete any tasks left incomplete from Parts One-Three. Evaluate progress and plan ahead for Fall, Events Reading Sessions of New Mass Settings (Music) - continued Clergy Study Weeks (June) Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer P a g e 9 Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection Rev

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17 Part Five Ordinary Time in Autumn July - November 2011 Rooted in Faith, Preparing for Change Overview of Part Five As Autumn comes upon us, we look again at the parts of the Mass that we studied since the opening of this Year of Renewal when Advent began in 2010, giving considerable attention to the Niceno-Const. Creed. The texts of the Mass we pray together are expressions of our shared faith and affirmations of hope in the life to come. As 2011 draws to a close, we ready ourselves for the implementation of the revised Roman Missal. Focus A. Theology and Spirituality 1. Communion and Discipleship 2. Communion and Justice 3. Communion and Evangelization 4. Communion in an Intercultural Society and Parish B. Ritual Study: The Concluding Rites C. Textual Studies Dismissals Beginning September 2011, the catechetical resources to be provided by the Archdiocese will be organized for a more intensive, weekly program of preparation. The most significant changes in the text of the Order of Mass, having been introduced over the course of the previous months, will be reviewed with the intention of ensuring all are as well-prepared to worship with the new texts beginning in Advent Week 1. September 4: (Re-)Intro to Revised Translation Week 2. September 11: Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed Part I. Overview (1 st person, dependent clauses) Week 3 September 18: Creed Part II Eternal God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit Week 4: September 25: Creed Part III. The Incarnation and the Kingdom Week 5: October 2: Creed Part IV. The Church, Baptism and the Life of the World to Come Week 6: October 9: What Won t Change: Sign of the Cross; Lord s Prayer; Amen; Lamb of God; Thanks be to God. Week 7: October 16: Penitential Act, three formulae Week 8: October 23: Gloria Week 9: October 30: Dialogue Prayer, And with your spirit. Week 10: November 6: Eucharistic Prayers, Preface Dialogue, Sanctus, Mystery of Faith, Doxology and Amen Week 11: November 13: The Communion Rite Week 12: November 20: Trusting in Christ the King / Transition Ceremony: Letting Go, Looking Ahead Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer P a g e 11 Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection Rev

18 Tasks Archdiocesan Administration Make direct contact with all pastors and principals to offer support, assess needs, and assist in problem-solving. Parishes, Religious Education Programs, and Schools Implement a more intensive catechetical plan, perhaps on a weekly basis (Sept-Nov) to welcome the revised Missal in Advent of Schedule whole community catechetical sessions for children, youth and adults as appropriate. Parishes Carefully prepare choice of liturgical options for seasons of Advent (including Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe) and Christmas. See suggestions below in Part Six. Parishes Finalize musicians familiarity with new service music (September). Begin rehearsing new service music for assembly (October-November). Parishes Utilize available USCCB resources to evangelize and reconnect people to Catholic community. Invite people back to weekly worship. Events Optional Parish Whole Community Catechesis Gatherings: I. Praying Together as Church II. Creed III. Beyond Words: Symbols, Silence and Presence Chant Workshops Dialogues, Creed Weekend of November 20: Parish Transition Ceremonies. P a g e 12 Rev Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection

19 Part Six Advent, Christmas, Epiphany November 2011-January 2012 Overview of Part Six: Implementation Suggested Use of Options: To introduce revised texts gradually over the course of liturgical seasons To establish plainchant settings from Missal as standard To use plainchant or other musical setting to facilitate adoption of revised texts By the end of the liturgical year 2012, parishes have learned plainchants from the Missal, plus 1 new or revised festive setting, plus 1 or 2 new or revised ordinary settings Advent Sundays, Nov 27-Dec 18, 2011 Greeting: The Lord be with you. (plainchant from Missal) Penitential Rite Form C Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed (plainchant from Missal) Eucharistic Prayer III, w/ proper Prefaces Holy, Holy, Doxology, Amen (plainchant from Missal) Memorial Acclamation B (plainchant from Missal) Dismissal: Go forth, the Mass is ended. [Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8: include either plainchant setting of Gloria from the Missal or parish choice of new or revised festive setting.] Christmas Sundays, Dec 25, 2011 Jan 8, 2012 Greeting: The Lord be with you. Or Grace to you and peace (plainchant from Missal) Penitential Rite Form C Gloria (parish choice of new or revised festive setting) Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed (plainchant from Missal) Eucharistic Prayer III, w/ proper Prefaces Holy, Holy, Doxology, Amen (new or revised festive setting I) Memorial Acclamation B (plainchant or new or revised festive setting I) Dismissal: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. The Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer formally ends on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord in January 2012, but attention to worship using the revised Roman Missal, third typical edition, certainly will not end at that time. The Worship Commission and the Office of Worship will continue to monitor the implementation of the Roman Missal, addressing any problems and offering mystagogical reflection on our worship using the revised rites throughout much of Ordinary Time Jan 15- Feb 19, 2012 Penitential Rite Form B (plainchant from Missal) Gloria (plainchant from Missal) Niceno-Const. Creed (spoken or chanted) Eucharistic Prayer III or EP II Holy, Holy, Doxology, Amen (plainchant, or new or revised festive setting I) Memorial Acclamation B (or A) (plainchant or new or revised festive setting I) Dismissal: Go forth, the Mass is ended. Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer P a g e 13 Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection Rev

20 Lent Feb 26 Apr 1, 2012 Penitential Rite Form A + Kyrie (plainchant from Missal) Apostles Creed (plainchant from Missal) Eucharistic Prayer I, w/ proper Prefaces Memorial Acclamation C (plainchant from Missal) Dismissal: Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. or Go in peace. Easter Apr 8 May 27, 2012 Sprinkling Rite Gloria (parish choice of new or revised festive setting I same as used in Christmas season) Apostles Creed Eucharistic Prayer I or III, w/ proper Prefaces Memorial Acclamation A (plainchant from Missal or new or revised festive setting I) Dismissal: Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. Ordinary Time Parishes choose options Parishes introduce one or two new or revised ordinary settings of the Mass P a g e 14 Rev Lift Up Your Hearts! A Year of Renewal in Worship and Prayer Archdiocese of San Francisco Plan for Study and Reflection