Triduum St. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH 2016 1
Welcome! We are happy that you have chosen to celebrate the Sacred Triduum at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. May our Worship during these Most Holy Days bring us closer to Christ and one another. Holy Thursday, 7:00 PM Mass of the Lord s Supper page 4 Good Friday, 7:00 PM The Passion of the Lord page 10 Holy Saturday, 8:30 PM The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night page 16 Please leave programs in the church for use at the remaining Triduum liturgies. 2
The Sacred Triduum During the Sacred Triduum, God gathers us together to remember the events that constitute the paschal mystery: the life, passion, death, and resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. The Triduum is one continuous feast not a collection of separate celebrations. For that reason there are no concluding or dismissal rites on Holy Thursday or Good Friday. When the Triduum begins, the Church is at prayer throughout the three days. In baptism we enter into the new paschal mystery: we die to sin and rise to new life in Christ. Those who are preparing for baptism enter these days surrounded by signs and symbols that will plunge them into the paschal mystery. We stand at the threshold between our forty-day celebration of Lent and the Sacred Triduum. Let us enter these days with hearts open to God s action, for this truly is the summit of the liturgical year. 3
With this evening s liturgy Lent ends and the Church enters the Paschal Triduum. Tonight the Holy Oils are received into the church. These oils, are blessed by the Archbishop during the yearly Chrism Mass which occurred earlier in the week. Today they are delivered to the parish for use this coming year. In the Liturgy of the Word, we listen to the story of the Passover, the event that marked the Israelites freedom from their Egyptian captors. This provides the backdrop for the Eucharist, celebrated by Christ and His friends. Tonight we listen to the account of the Last Supper in John s Gospel. This evening, we do what Jesus commanded: a representative group from the parish have their feet washed to accentuate the evangelical command of the Lord, who came to serve and not be served that all members of the Church must serve one another in love. (BCL, Vol. XXIII, Feb., 1987) We celebrate Eucharist tonight. Following the sharing of communion, the sacred Body of Christ is taken, in solemn procession, to the Place of Repose, the Reservation Chapel which is located beyond the wall that sits behind the chair of the Presider. We are called to spend time in the presence of the Lord. Tonight, adoration will continue until 10:00 p.m. 4
Prelude: Remember Me Opening Song: Glory in the Cross BB 719 vs. 1-4 Sign of the Cross & Greeting Penitential Act 5
During the Gloria, the bells of the church are rung for the last time until the Easter Vigil. The silence of the bells expresses our bereavement during the time of Christ's Passion and Burial. Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word Sit First Reading: Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14 This day shall be a memorial feast for you, which all your generations shall celebrate with pilgrimage to the Lord, as a perpetual institution. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 116 BB 319 Our Blessing Cup Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes. 6
Gospel Acclamation Gospel: John 13: 1-15 He has been raised from the dead and is going before you to Galilee. Homily Stand The Washing of the Feet Song of the Lord s Command Prayer of St. Francis BB 527 General Intercessions Sit Stand 7
The Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Gifts: Ubi Caritas BB 478 Incensing the gifts on the altar is a symbol of our collective prayers and offerings rising to God. The incensation of the assembly is a reminder of Christ s presence among and within us. Please rise and bow slightly when the Acolyte incenses the assembly. Kneel A sufficient amount of bread for Good Friday s Holy Communion Service will be consecrated tonight. Following communion, the Eucharist will be transferred to the Place of Repose: the Reservation Chapel, which is located beyond the wall that sits behind the chair of the Presider. Adoration will continue until 10:00 p.m. tonight. Holy, Holy BB 918 Mystery of Faith BB 921 Our Father Sign of Peace Lamb of God BB 923 Communion Song: Lord, Who at thy First Eucharist BB 370 Meditation: Thy Will be Done 8
Transfer of the Holy Eucharist Pange, Lingua, Gloriosi BB 24 Down in Adoration Falling BB 25 The presider carries the Eucharist in procession to the Reservation Chapel. At the place of reposition the presider incenses the Blessed Sacrament and remains for a short period of adoration. The Holy Thursday liturgy ends without a dismissal. We are encouraged to continue our fasting, silence and stillness through Holy Saturday, so that we come to the Easter Vigil hungry and attentive, ready to receive the risen Christ in Word and Sacrament. Stripping of the Altar This action contains several levels of meaning: It reminds us of Christ's agony in the garden, arrest, and imprisonment. Our Lord Jesus Christ gave of Himself freely, and was stripped of his garments, treated harshly, and unjustly tormented. It visually signifies the suspension of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass until the Easter Vigil. Adoration ends at 10:00 p.m. Please join us tomorrow for Stations of the Cross at 1:00 pm and for our Good Friday Service at 7:00 pm. All depart in silence. 9
The Sacred Triduum continues as God gathers us once again before the cross. We listen to the readings about Jesus, our great high priest. We listen to the Passion of Jesus Christ as recorded by John. The church is bare in recognition of the death of Christ. We are called today to venerate the wood of the cross, the sign of both struggle and victory. We remember those who are still unjustly condemned; those who are still being crucified with Christ. We remember the crosses that we are all asked to bear, and bring all our struggles to the wood of the cross on which Jesus hung. Finally, we are called to come forward to receive the Body of Christ. Whenever we eat this bread, we proclaim His death until He comes again. 10
Celebration of the Lord s Passion Stand Please stand as we begin our service in silence. The ministers prostrate themselves in reverent silence. Kneel Stand Prostration is a posture that signifies the seriousness of today s prayer. It imparts a sense of humbling oneself in total worship, while also recognizing the grief and sorrow of the Church. Please join them in this sacred moment by kneeling and/or bowing your head. Opening Prayer Sit Stand Liturgy of the Word First Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 31 BB 761 Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 Gospel Acclamation: Glory to You, O Word of God. Lord Jesus Christ! 11
Sit Gospel: John 18:1-19:42 The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Homily Solemn Intercessions Response: AMEN Veneration of the Cross Following each intonation of Behold the Wood of the Cross please sing the response: Response: Come, Let Us Adore All come forward in procession to venerate the cross. Appropriate signs of reverence may take many forms touching, kissing, kneeling, or bowing. Sit Songs Take Up Our Cross BB 721 Thy Will be Done Jesus, Remember Me BB 409 12
Holy Communion The Blessed Sacrament is brought from the Place of Reposition. Please stand Stand Kneel The Lord s Prayer Communion Song Were You There BB 154 13
Meditation Pieta The Eucharist Is Returned to the Place of Repose Prayer After Communion Prayer Over the People All depart in silence. The Good Friday liturgy ends without a dismissal. We are encouraged to continue our fasting, silence, and stillness through Holy Saturday, so that we come to the Easter Vigil hungry and attentive, ready to receive the risen Christ in Word and Sacrament. Those who wish to remain for private veneration of the cross are invited to do so at this time. The focal point of the Triduum celebration is the Easter Vigil on Saturday evening at 8:30 PM.. We will gather at that time around the Easter Fire in the main parking lot. 14
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The long preparation of the candidates and the fasting and prayer of all the faithful culminate in the Easter Vigil liturgy. On this night the Church gathers to listen to scriptures, pray psalms, and acclaim the death and resurrection of the Lord. The Elect are called forward and we pray for them. They affirm their faith in God and are led to the font and baptized in the blessed water. The newly baptized and others joining in full communion with the Catholic Church are anointed with chrism and the entire assembly joins in the intercessions. The Vigil reaches its high point in the great Eucharistic Prayer of praise and thanksgiving, and finally in the sharing of the Eucharist itself. 16
Service of Light The Vigil begins outside around the Easter fire. Everyone is encouraged to remain outside for the blessing of the fire and the procession into the church. The Paschal Candle is lit from the flames of the newly blessed fire. The night vigil of Easter signifies Christ's passage from the dead to the living by the liturgy which begins in darkness (sin, death) and is enlightened by the Holy Fire and the candle representing Lumen Christi--the Light of Christ--just as the Church, the Mystical Body of Christ, the community of believers, is led from spiritual darkness to the light of His truth. Blessing of the Fire Lighting of the Paschal Candle Procession The ministers and the assembly go in procession into the church. During the procession the following is sung: Priest: The Light of Christ Response: Thanks be to God 17
Easter Proclamation: The Exsultet In this ancient chant the church gives thanks and praise to God for all in our salvation history that is recalled this night. At the conclusion of the Exsultet, please extinguish your candles and be seated. Sit The Liturgy of the Word First Reading: Genesis 1:1-2:2 Psalm Response: Psalm 104 Lord, Send out Your Spirit and Renew the Face of the Earth Prayer Second Reading: Exodus 14: 15 15:1 Psalm Response: Exodus 15 Let us sing to the Lord who has covered himself in glory! Prayer Third Reading: Isaiah 55:1-11 18
Psalm Response: Isaiah 12 You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation Prayer Stand Epistle: Romans 6:3-11 Gospel Acclamation: Psalm 118 Gospel: Luke 24:1-12 Homily 19
Liturgy of Christian Initiation Celebration of Baptism All are lead by procession to the baptistery as the litany of saints is sung. Thereby, invoking the holy women and men of all centuries to pray for us. Blessing of the Water Response: Springs of water, bless the Lord! 20
Renewal of Baptismal Promises Response: I Do. Signing with Baptismal Water As we sign our self with the baptismal water (as we generally do when coming to Mass), we recall our own baptism as we immerse a hand into the life-giving water to again mark ourselves with the waters of baptism. After signing oneself, we return to our seats and join in singing the following: River of Glory BB 657 Celebration of Reception Celebration of Confirmation General Intercessions Please respond: Lord, hear our prayer. 21
Preparation of the Gifts : Now the Green Blade Rises BB 166 Eucharistic Prayer Holy Holy Mystery of Faith We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. Amen Lord s Prayer Lamb of God 22
Communion Song I Am the Bread of Life BB 349 Meditation Song Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) Blessing Solemn dismissal Thanks be to God, Alleluia, Alleluia! Sending Forth Closing Song Alleluia! Alleluia BB 170 23
Congratulations to all our newly initiated Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist Micaela McCall Lauren Smith Whitney Soares Joining us in the Fullness of our Faith Steven Davis Pam McCall Donna McManamy Michael McManamy Shawn McManamy Catholic Completing Sacraments of Initiation Julie Davis Following the Easter Vigil, all are invited to a reception in Friendship Hall in honor of our newly initiated. St. Francis of Assisi Parish 6245 Wilmington Pike, Centerville, Ohio 45459-6639 937-433-1013 sfacc.org 24