Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Commemoration of the Lord's Entrance Sung "Hosanna" or another appropriate hymn--as the priest/deacon make their way to the place where the people are gathered. Greeting Blessing of Palms Reading of Gospel Opening Hymn--accompanying the procession into the church. Liturgy of the Word Responsorial Psalm Gospel Acclamation Passion Acclamations Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Gifts Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) Memorial Acclamation Great Amen Archdiocese of Regina Liturgy Commission Holy Week/Triduum Music Ministry 1
Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) Communion Procession Concluding Rites Recessional Hymn (Optional) The GIRM does not explicitly mention singing at the end of Mass, therefore a sung hymn is always optional. Archdiocese of Regina Liturgy Commission Holy Week/Triduum Music Ministry 2
Thursday of the Lord s Supper Introductory Rites Procession/Entrance Hymn (Presentation of the Oils) Penitential Act/Kyrie Gloria Liturgy of the Word Responsorial Psalm Gospel Acclamation Washing of the Feet Archdiocese of Regina Liturgy Commission Holy Week/Triduum Music Ministry 3
Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Gifts Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) Memorial Acclamation Great Amen Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) Communion Procession Transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament Pange Lingua during the procession with Tantum ergo verses upon reaching the tabernacle. (Verses sung in English) Archdiocese of Regina Liturgy Commission Holy Week/Triduum Music Ministry 4
Friday of the Passion of the Lord Introductory Rites The priest and servers make a simple entrance in silence. They prostrate themselves before the altar for a moment of prayer then go to their places for the Opening Collect. Liturgy of the Word Responsorial Psalm Gospel Acclamation Passion Acclamations Adoration of the Holy Cross Holy Communion All Depart In Silence! Archdiocese of Regina Liturgy Commission Holy Week/Triduum Music Ministry 5
The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night First Part: The Solemn Beginning of the Vigil (Service of Light/Lucernarium) Blessing of the Fire/Preparation of the Candle Procession The Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) Second Part: The Liturgy of the Word The order of the Liturgy of the Word is Reading/Psalm/Prayer Reading 1 (Genesis 1:1-2:2) Psalm 104 or Psalm 33 Reading 2 (Genesis 22:1-18) Psalm 16 Reading 3 (Exodus 14:15-31; 15:20) Exodus 15 Reading 4 (Isaiah 54:5-14) Psalm 30 Reading 5 (Isaiah 55:1-11) Isaiah 12 Archdiocese of Regina Liturgy Commission Holy Week/Triduum Music Ministry 6
Reading 6 (Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4) Psalm 19 Reading 7 (Ezekiel 36:16-28) Psalm 42/43 or Psalm 51 Gloria Collect Epistle (Romans 6:3-11) Solemn Alleluia with Psalm 118 Third Part: Baptismal Liturgy Litany of Saints Sprinkling Rite Fourth Part: The Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Gifts Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) Memorial Acclamation Great Amen Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) Communion Procession Concluding Rites Solemn Blessing/Dismissal Recessional Hymn (Optional) The GIRM does not explicitly mention singing at the end of Mass, therefore a sung hymn is always optional. Archdiocese of Regina Liturgy Commission Holy Week/Triduum Music Ministry 7
Easter Sunday At the Mass During the Day Introductory Rites Procession/Entrance Hymn Penitential Act/Kyrie Gloria Liturgy of the Word Responsorial Psalm Easter Sequence Gospel Acclamation **Following the homily is the blessing of the Baptismal Waters/Renewal of Baptismal Promises/Sprinkling of the People. An appropriate hymn is sung during the rite of sprinkling Archdiocese of Regina Liturgy Commission Holy Week/Triduum Music Ministry 8
Liturgy of the Eucharist Preparation of the Gifts Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) Memorial Acclamation Great Amen Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) Communion Procession Concluding Rites Solemn Blessing/Dismissal Recessional Hymn (Optional) The GIRM does not explicitly mention singing at the end of Mass, therefore a sung hymn is always optional. Archdiocese of Regina Liturgy Commission Holy Week/Triduum Music Ministry 9