Friday of the Passion of the Lord 2016
The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York Celebrant Good Friday The Passion of the Lord St. Patrick s Cathedral New York City Jubilee Year of Mercy March 25, 2016 3:30 p.m.
T h e O r d e r o f S e r v i c e T h e I n t r o d u c t o r y R i t e s E n t r a n c e The procession enters in silence. As the Bishop and Deacon prostrate themselves, all kneel. P r a y e r T h e L i t u r g y o f t h e W o r d F i r s t R e a d i n g Isaiah 52:13-53:12 He himself was wounded for our sins. (Fourth oracle of the Servant of the Lord.) R e s p o n s o r i a l P s a l m Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-16, 17, 25 Jennifer Pascual S e g u n d a L e c t u r a Hebreos 4, 14-16; 5, 7-9 Brothers and sisters: Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. 2
So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help. In the days when Christ was in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered; and when he was made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. Palabra de Dios Te alabamos Señor. G o s p e l A c c l a m a t i o n Orbis Factor G o s p e l John 18:1-19:42 The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. H o m i l y T h e S o l e m n I n t e r c e s s i o n s C o l l e c t i o n A n t h e m Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit; thou hast redeemed me, Lord, God of truth In Manus Tuas Thomas Tallis 3
T h e A d o r a t i o n o f t h e H o l y C r o s s T h e S h o w i n g o f t h e H o l y C r o s s Deacon: Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the salvation of the world. All: T h e A d o r a t i o n o f t h e H o l y C r o s s The faithful are invited to adore the Holy Cross at the altar rail at the conclusion of the Liturgy. A n t h e m O Vos Omnes Pablo Casals O all you who pass along this way, behold and see if there is any sorrow like unto my sorrow. T h e L o r d s P r a y e r H o l y C o m m u n i o n 4
D o x o l o g y C o m m u n i o n The reception of Holy Communion is the most sacred act for Catholics. We believe that we are then receiving the Body and Blood of Christ. Catholics who are properly prepared should approach the ministers of Holy Communion. We ask non-catholics not to receive. They are encouraged, however, to come forward with arms crossed over their heart to receive a blessing. A n t h e m We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. For by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. He who suffered death for us, O Lord, have mercy on us. Adoramus Te, Christe Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina 5
H y m n O Sacred Head Surrounded/Cabeza Ensangrentada Passion Chorale P r a y e r a f t e r C o m m u n i o n P r a y e r o v e r t h e P e o p l e 6
T h e A d o r a t i o n o f t h e H o l y C r o s s The faithful are now invited to adore the Holy Cross at the altar rail. A n t h e m s The Veneration of the Cross, Op. 37 Sergei Rachmaninoff We have seen thy resurrection, O Christ, And adore thee, O holy Lord Jesus, Son of Mary; thou only art sinless. We venerate thy Cross, O Lord Christ, and we praise and glorify thy holy resurrection: for thou art God; we know none other beside thee; therefore we call upon thy Name. O come hither, all ye faithful, let us magnify Christ s holy resurrection: for behold, through the Tree joy hath come to all the world; wherefore we bless the Lord evermore; we sing his resurrection with joy, who suffered the shame of the cross, conquering death by his death. Popule Meus Tomás Luis de Victoria My people, what have I done to you? Or how have I grieved you? Answer me. Because I led you out of the land of Egypt, you have prepared a Cross for your Savior. Holy is God, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal One, have mercy on us. Because I led you out through the desert forty years, and fed you with manna and brought you into a land of plenty, you have prepared a cross for your Savior. What more should I have done for you and have not done? Indeed, I planted you as my most beautiful chosen vine and you have turned very bitter for me, for in my thirst you gave me vinegar to drink and with a lance you pierced your Savior s side. 7
G u i d e l i n e s f o r t h e R e c e p t i o n o f C o m m u n i o n F o r C a t h o l i c s As Catholics, we fully participate in the celebration of the Eucharist when we receive Holy Communion. We are encouraged to receive Communion devoutly and frequently. In order to be properly disposed to receive Communion, participants should not be conscious of grave sin and normally should have fasted for one hour. A person who is conscious of grave sin is not to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord without prior sacramental confession except for a grave reason where there is no opportunity for confession. In this case, the person is to be mindful of the obligation to make an act of perfect contrition, including the intention of confessing as soon as possible (Code of Canon Law, canon 916). A frequent reception of the Sacrament of Penance is encouraged for all. F o r o u r f e l l o w C h r i s t i a n s We welcome our fellow Christians to this celebration of the Eucharist as our brothers and sisters. We pray that our common baptism and the action of the Holy Spirit in this Eucharist will draw us closer to one another and begin to dispel the sad divisions which separate us. We pray that these will lessen and finally disappear, in keeping with Christ s prayer for us that they may all be one (John 17:21). Because Catholics believe that the celebration of the Eucharist is a sign of the reality of the oneness of faith, life, and worship, members of those churches with whom we are not yet fully united are ordinarily not admitted to Holy Communion. Eucharistic sharing in exceptional circumstances by other Christians requires permission according to the directives of the diocesan bishop and the provisions of canon law (canon 844 4). Members of Orthodox Churches, the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Polish National Catholic Church are urged to respect the discipline of their own Churches. According to Roman Catholic Discipline, the Code of Canon Law does not object to the reception of Communion by Christians of these Churches (canon 844 3). F o r t h o s e n o t r e c e i v i n g H o l y C o m m u n i o n All who are not receiving Holy Communion are encouraged to express in their hearts a prayerful desire for unity with the Lord Jesus and with one another. F o r n o n - C h r i s t i a n s We also welcome to this celebration those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ. While we cannot admit them to Holy Communion, we ask them to offer their prayers for the peace and the unity of the human family. Copyright 1996, United States Catholic Conference. All rights reserved. Music used with permission under LicenSingOnline #U4260, OneLicense.net #A-700542 and WLP License #AL0619062. 8
Fifth Avenue at 50th Street, New York, NY 10022 (212) 753-2261 www.saintpatrickscathedral.org His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, Celebrant Rev. Msgr. Robert T. Ritchie, Rector Rev. Andrew King, Master of Ceremonies Rev. Jose Marabe Rev. Damian O Connell, SJ Rev. Esteban Sanchez Rev. Mr. Dismas Kline, CFR and Thomas Totorella, Deacons George Morrisey and Ben Asa, Lectors Jennifer Pascual, DMA, Director of Music Daniel Brondel, Associate Director of Music, Organist Michael Hey, Assistant Director of Music Donald Dumler, Principal Organist Emeritus St. Patrick s Cathedral Choir Carla Wesby, Cantor