• Mass (simplified)

  1. Gathering
          The people come together for worship (this includes the entrance procession)
      
  2. 1^st Reading
          From either the Old or New Testament of the Bible
      
  3. Psalm
          A responsorial prayer from the book of Psalms – All should respond
      
  4. 2^nd Reading
          Usually from the Old Testament (not usually used during daily Mass

  5. Gospel
          Readings from the Words of Jesus as related by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
      
  6. Homily
          A reflection given either by the Priest or a Deacon, based on the readings for the day as well as the particular celebration
      
  7. Sacrificial Offering
      The people offer back to God from what they have received
      
  8. Consecration
           The Priest changes the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ, through the power given by Christ at the Last Supper to his Disciples
      
  9. Communion
          The faithful receive the Body and Blood of Christ
      
  10. Blessing & Dismissal

                 The people are sent forth to spread the Word of God
   

  11. Recessional
           The people take the Word of God into the World

  last revised 12/26/2014 jm