1 July 2016 - The Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Octave Day of St. John the Baptist, within the Octave of Sts. Peter and Paul)

Double of the First Class – Red 

INTROIT Apoc 5.9-10

THOU hast redeemed us, O Lord, in thy Blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and hast made us to our God a kingdom. Ps. 88.2 The mercies of the Lord I will sing for ever: I will show forth thy truth with my mouth to generation and generation. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who didst appoint thine only-begotten Son to be Redeemer of the world, and didst vouchsafe to be appeased by his Blood: grant, we beseech thee, that, by our solemn service, we may so venerate the Price of our redemption, and by its power be so defended from evils of this pre-sent life on earth, that we may enjoy its fruit for evermore in heaven. Through the same.

COMMEMORATION
Octave Day of St. John Baptist

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

EPISTLE Heb. 9.11-15

BRETHREN, Christ being come, as High Priest of the good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is, not of this creation: neither by the blood of goats or of calves, but by his own Blood, entered once into the Holies, having obtained eternal redemption. For if the blood of goats and of oxen and the ashes of a heifer, being sprinkled, sanc-tify such as are defiled, to the cleaning of the flesh: how much more shall the Blood of Christ, who, by the Holy Ghost, offered himself unspotted unto God, cleanse our conscience from dead works, to serve the living God? And therefore he is the Mediator of the new Testament: that by means of his death, for the re-demption of those transgressions which were under the former Tes-tament, they that are called may receive the promise of eternal in-heritance, in Christ Jesus our Lord.

GRADUAL I John 5.6-8.

This is he that came by water and Blood, Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and Blood. There are three who give testi-mony in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost; and three that give testimony on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the Blood; and these three are one.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. I John 5.9. If we receive the testimony of men, the testimony of of God is greater. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to John (19.30-35)

AT that time, Jesus when he had taken the vinegar, said: It is consummated. And bowing his head, he gave up the ghost. Then the Jews, (because it was the parasceve,) that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath day, (for that was a great sabbath day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. The soldiers therefore came; and they broke the legs of the first, and of the other that was crucified with him. But after they were come to Jesus, when they saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. But one of the soldiers with a spear opened his side, and im-mediately there came out blood and water. And he that saw it, hath given testimony, and his tes-timony is true. 

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY I Cor. 10.16.

The chalice of bendiction which we bless, is it not the communion of the Blood of Christ? And the bread which we break, is it not the partaking of the Body of the Lord?

SECRET

MAY we draw nigh to Jesus the Mediator of the New Testament, we beseech thee, through the Divine mysteries; and renew upon thine altars, O Lord of hosts, the sprinkling of that Blood which speaketh better things than that of Abel. Through the same.

COMMEMORATION
Octave Day of St. John Baptist

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

PREFACE: Of the Holy Cross.

COMMUNION Heb. 9.28.

Christ was offered once to ex-haust the sins of many; the sec-ond time he shall appear without sin to them that expect him, unto salvation.

POSTCOMMUNION

WE who have been admitted to thy Holy Table, O Lord, have drawn waters with joy from the fountains of Savior: may his Blood, we beseech thee, be for us a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life. Who liveth and reigneth.

COMMEMORATION
Octave of St. John Baptist

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

30 June 2016 - Commemoration of Saint Paul the Apostle (Octave of St. John the Baptist)

Greater Double – Red

INTROIT II Tim 1.12

I know whom I have believed, and I am certain that he is able to keep that which I committed to him, against that day; being a just judge. Ps. 135.1,2 Lord, Thou hast proved me and known me: thou hast known my sitting down, and my rising up. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who by the preaching of blessed Paul the Apostle, didst teach the multitude of the Gentiles: grant, we beseech thee, that we who celebrate his heavenly birthday, may also experience his patronage. 

And then under one ending as usual:

Commemoration: Of St. Peter

O God, who by delivering to thy blessed Apostle Peter the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven, didst confer upon him the pontifical power of binding and of loosing, grant that, by the help of his intercession, we may be freed from the bonds of sin: Who livest and reignest.

¶ The Collects of St. Peter in this mass are used as the commemorations of St. Peter at all masses of St. Paul, both said under one ending.

COMMEMORATION: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the feast.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

EPISTLE Gal. 1.11-20

Brethren, I give you to understand, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For neither did I receive it of man, nor did I learn it; but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion: how that, beyond measure, I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it. And I made progress in the Jews' religion above many of my equals in my own nation, being more abundantly zealous for the traditions of my fathers. But when it pleased him, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the Gentiles, immediately I condescended not to flesh and blood. Neither went I to Jerusalem, to the apostles who were before me: but I went into Arabia, and again I returned to Damascus. Then, after three years, I went to Jerusalem, to see Peter, and I tarried with him fifteen days. But other of the apostles I saw none, saving James the brother of the Lord. Now the things which I write to you, behold, before God, I lie not.

GRADUAL Gal. 2.8-9

He who wrought in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, wrought in me also among the Gentiles; and they knew the grace of God, which was given to me. V. I Cor. 15.10. The grace of God in me hath not been void; but grace always remaineth in me.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Holy Apostle Paul, preacher of truth, and doctor of the Genitles, intercede for us. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (10.16-22)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: Behold I send you as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be ye therefore wise as serpents and simple as doves. But beware of men. For they will deliver you up in councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues. And you shall be brought before governors, and before kings for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles: But when they shall deliver you up, take no thought how or what to speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what to speak. For it is not you that speak, but the Spirit of your Father that speaketh in you. The brother also shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the son: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and shall put them to death. And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake: but he that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved. 

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Ps. 138.17

Thy friends, O God, are exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.

SECRET

Sanctify, O Lord, the offerings of thy people, through the prayers of Paul, thine Apostle: that this sacrifice which is pleasing to thee by thine own institution, may be made yet more acceptable in thy sight, through his patronage and intercession. 

And under one ending:

Commemoration: Of St. Peter

We beseech thee, O Lord that the prayer of the blessed Apostle Peter may commend the sacrifices and supplications of thy Church, so that the celebration we hold for his glory may profit for our pardon. Through.

COMMEMORATION: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the feast.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

Preface: Of the Apostles.

COMMUNION Matt. 19.28,29

Amen I say to you, that you, who have left all things and followed me, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.

POSTCOMMUNION

Having received thy holy Sacrament O Lord, we entreat thee, that through the intercession of blessed Paul the Apostle, the mysteries we have celebrated to his glory may be unto us a healing remedy.

And under one ending:

Commemoration: Of St. Peter

May the gift which we have offered fill us with joy, O Lord: that as we proclaim thee wonderful in thine Apostle Peter, so we may though him receive the grace of thy forgiveness. Through.

COMMEMORATION: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the feast.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

29 June 2016 - Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles (Octave of Saint John the Baptist)

Double of the First Class – Red 

INTROIT Acts 12.11
MANY are the afflictions of the just, and out of all these the Lord hath delivered them: the Lord keepeth all their bones; not one of them shall be broken. Ps. 138.1,2 I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall be always in my mouth. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O GOD, who hast made this day holy by the martyrdom of thine Apostles, Peter and Paul: grant that thy Church may in all things follow the precepts of those through whom she received the beginnings of the Faith. Through.

COMMEMORATION: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the feast.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

EPISTLE Acts 12.1-11

IN those days, Herod the king stretched forth his hands to af-flict some of the Church: and he killed James, the brother of John, with the sword; and seeing that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to take up Peter also. Now it was in the days of the azymes: and when he had apprehended him, he cast him into prison, delivering him to four files of soldiers to be kept, intending after the pasch to bring him forth to the people. Peter therefore was kept in prison; but prayer was made without ceasing by the Church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains; and the keepers before the door kept the prison: and behold, an Angel of the Lord stood by him and a light shined in the room; and he striking Peter on the side, raised him up, saying: Arise quickly, and the chains fell off from his hands; and the Angel said to him: Gird thyself, and put on thy sandals; and he did so; and he said to him, cast thy garment about thee, and follow me; and going out, he followed him: and he knew not that it was true which was done by the Angel; but he thought he saw a vision. And passing through the first and the second ward, they came to the iron gate that leadeth to the city, which of itself opened to them; and going out, they passed on through one street, and immedi-ately the Angel departed from him. And Peter coming to him-self, said, Now I know in very deed that the Lord hath sent His Angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

GRADUAL Ps. 44.17-18

Their sound went forth into all the earth: and their words to the end of the world. The heavens show forth the glory of God: and the firmament declareth the works of his hands.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Matt. 16.18. Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church. Al-leluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (16.13-19)

AT that time, Jesus came into the quarters of Caesarea Phillippi, and he asked his disci-ples saying: Whom do men say that the Son of man is? But they said: Some, John the Baptist, and other some, Elias, and others, Jermias, or one of the prophets. Jesus saith to them: But who do you say that I am? Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answering, said to them Blessed art thou, Simon BarJona, because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven: and I say to thee: that thou are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church. And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it; and to thee I will give the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, shall be bound also in heaven. And whatsoever though shalt loose upon earth, shall be loosed also in heaven. 

The Creed is said throughout the Octave.

OFFERTORY Ps. 44.17-18

Thou shalt make them princes over all the earth: they shall re-member thy Name, O Lord, throughout all generations.

SECRET

MAY the prayers of the Apostles accompany the sacrifices which we bring to thee, O Lord, to be consecrated to thy Name: and by the same prayer, grant that we may be cleansed and defended. Through.

COMMEMORATION: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the feast.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

PREFACE: Of the Apostles. This pref-ace is said at all masses during the Oc-tave unless another Preface is specified in the rubrics.

COMMUNION Matt. 16.18

Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.

POSTCOMMUNION

THROUGH the intercession of the Apostles, do thou, O Lord, guard from all adversity those whom thou hast fed with heavenly Food. Through.

COMMEMORATION: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the feast.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and 

Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

28 June 2016 - Saint Irenaeus, Bishop and Martyr (Octave of St. John the Baptist and the Vigil of Sts. Peter & Paul, AA.)

Double – Red

INTROIT Mal 2.6

The awe of truth was in his mouth and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace, and in equity, and turned many away from iniquity. Ps. 77.1 Attend, O my people to my law; incline your ears to the words of my mouth. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who didst enable blessed Irenaeus, thy Martyr and Bishop to overcome heresies by the truth of doctrine and happily to establish peace in the Church: we beseech thee, give to thy people constancy in holy religion; and grant us thy peace in our time. Through.

Commemoration: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the feast.

Commemoration: Vigil of Saints Peter and Paul
As given in the following mass.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

EPISTLE II Tim. 3.14-17; 4.1-5.

Dearly beloved: Continue thou in those things which thou hast learned, and which have been committed to thee: knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And because from thy infancy thou hast known the holy scriptures, which can instruct thee to salvation, by the faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture, inspired of God, is profitable to teach, to reprove, to correct, to instruct in justice, That the man of God may be perfect, furnished to every good work. I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming, and his kingdom: Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine. For there shall be a time, when they will not endure sound doctrine; but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears: And will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables.

GRADUAL Ps. 121.8.

For my brethren's and my neighbors' sake I spoke peace concerning thee. V. Ps. 36.37. Keep innocence, and behold equity; for to a man who loveth peace there are things that remain over.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ecclus. 6.35. Stand the multitude of the prudent priest, and from thy heart join thyself to their wisdom, that thou mayest hear every discourse of God. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (10.28-33)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: Fear ye not them that kill the body, and are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him that can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: better are you than many sparrows. Every one therefore that shall confess me before men, I will also confess him before my Father who is in heaven.

OFFERTORY Ecclus. 22.44.

My doctrine I shall make to shine for all like the dawn at morn, and will declare it afar off.

SECRET

O God, who sufferest not the nations who believe in thee to be overwhelmed by any terror: vouchsafe to receive the prayers and oblations of thy people that of thy mercy thou wouldst grant peace, and make safe the borders of Christendom against every enemy. Through.

Commemoration: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the feast.

Commemoration: Vigil of Saints Peter and Paul
As given in the following mass.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

COMMUNION Eccl. 24.47

See ye, that I have not labored for myself only but for all that seek out the truth.

POSTCOMMUNION

O God, the Author and Lover of peace, whom to know is to live, whom to serve is to reign, protect thy suppliant people from all assaults, that we who put our trust in thy defense, through the intercession of blessed Irenaeus, thy Martyr and Bishop, may not fear the power of any adversary. Through.

Commemoration: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the feast.

Commemoration: Vigil of Saints Peter and Paul
As given in the following mass.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

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Vigil of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles

Minor Vigil – Purple

INTROIT Ps. 33.19

Many are the afflictions of the just, and out of all these the Lord hath delivered them: the Lord keepeth all their bones; not one of them shall be broken. Ps. 33.1. I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall be always in my mouth. V. Glory be.

¶ The Gloria in excelsis is not said.

COLLECT

We beseech thee, almighty God, that thou suffer no disturbance to shake us, whom thou hast founded on the rock of the confession of thine Apostles. Through.

Commemoration: Saint Irenaeus
As given in the preceding mass.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary

EPISTLE Acts 3.1-10

In those days, Peter and John went up into the temple at the ninth hour of prayer. And a certain man who was lame from his mother's womb, was carried: whom they laid every day at the gate of the temple, which is called Beautiful, that he might ask alms of them that went into the temple. He, when he had seen Peter and John about to go into the temple, asked to receive an alms. But Peter with John fastening his eyes upon him, said: Look upon us. But he looked earnestly upon them, hoping that he should receive something of them. But Peter said: Silver and gold I have none; but what I have, I give thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, arise, and walk. And taking him by the right hand, he lifted him up, and forthwith his feet and soles received strength. And he leaping up, stood, and walked, and went in with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God. And all the people saw him walking and praising God. And they knew him, that it was he who sat begging alms at the Beautiful gate of the temple: and they were filled with wonder and amazement at that which had happened to him.

GRADUAL Ps. 18.5,2

Their sound went forth into all the earth: and their words to the end of the world. The heavens show forth the glory of God: and the firmament declareth the works of his hands.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to John (21.15-19)

At that time, Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more then these? He saith to him: Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him: Feed my lambs. He saith to him again: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? He saith to him: Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him: Feed my lambs. He said to him the third time: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved, because he had said to him the third time: Lovest thou me? And he said to him: Lord, thou knowest all things: thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Feed my sheep. Amen, amen I say to thee, when thou wast younger, thou didst gird thyself, and didst walk where thou wouldst. But when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and lead thee whither thou wouldst not. And this he said, signifying by what death he should glorify God.

OFFERTORY Ps. 138.17

Thy friends, O God, are exceedingly honorable; their principality is exceedingly strengthened.

SECRET

Sanctify, we beseech thee, O Lord, the offering of thy people, by the intercession of thine Apostles, and cleanse us from the stains of our sins. Through.

Commemoration: Saint Irenaeus
As given in the preceding mass.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary

COMMUNION John 21.15,17

Simon, son of John, lovest thou me more then these? Lord, thou knowest all things: thou knowest, Lord, that I love thee.

POSTCOMMUNION

O Lord, by the intercession of thine Apostles, keep from all harm those whom thou hast filled with heavenly food. Through.

Commemoration: Saint Irenaeus
As given in the preceding mass.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary

27 June 2016 - Of the Octave of Saint John the Baptist

Non-privileged Octave – White 

INTROIT Isa. 49.1,2

THE Lord hath called me by my name from the womb of my mother, and he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow. Ps. 91.2 It is good to give praise to the Lord, and to sing to thy name, O Most High. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O GOD, who hast made this day worthy of honor by the birth of blessed John: grant to thy people the grace of spiritual joys, and direct the minds of all the faithful in the way of eternal salvation. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

LESSON Is. 49.1-3,5,6,7

GIVE ear, ye islands, and hearken, ye people from afar. The Lord hath called me from the womb, from the bowels of my mother he hath been mindful of my name. And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow: in his quiver he hath hidden me. And he said to me: Thou art my servant Israel, for in thee will I glory. And now saith the Lord, that formed me from the womb to be his servant: Behold I have given thee to be the light of the Gentiles, that thou mayest be My salvation even to the farthest part of the earth. Kings shall see and princes shall rise up, and adore for the Lord's sake, and for the Holy One of Israel, Who hath chosen thee.

GRADUAL Jer. 1.5,9

Before I formed thee in the bowels of thy mother, I knew thee: and before thou camest forth out of the womb, I sanctified thee. The Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth: and said to me.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Luke 1.76. Thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest; thou shalt go before the Lord to prepare his ways. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (1.57-68)

NOW Elizabeth's full time of being delivered was come, and she brought forth a son. And her neighbours and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had showed his great mercy towards her, and they congratulated with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they called him by his father's name Zachary. And his mother answering, said: Not so; but he shall be called John. And they said to her: There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And demanding a writing table, he wrote, saying: John is his name. And they all wondered. And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. And fear came upon all their neighbors; and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. And all they that had heard them laid them up in their heart, saying: What an one, think ye, shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him. And Zachary his father was filled with the Holy Ghost; and he prophesied, saying: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; because he hath visited and wrought the redemption of his people.

¶ The Creed is not said unless this feast falls on a Sunday. The Creed is also not said throughout the Octave, unless on a Sunday or otherwise appointed in the rubrics.

OFFERTORY Ps. 111.13

The just shall flourish like the palm-tree; he shall grow up like a cedar of Libanus.

SECRET
WE heap our gifts upon thine altars, O Lord, as we celebrate with due honor the birthday of him who both proclaimed the coming of the Savior of the world and pointed him out when come, even our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son: Who liveth and reigneth.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

COMMUNION Luke 1.76.

Thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways

POSTCOMMUNION

LET thy Church, O Lord, rejoice at the birth of blessed John the Baptist: through whom she came to know the Author of her own new birth, even our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son, who liveth and reigneth.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and

Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

26 June 2016 - Saints John and Paul, Martyrs (Trinity V and the Octave of St. John the Baptist)

Double – Red

INTROIT Ps. 33.20-21

Many are the afflications of the just, and out of all these the Lord hath delivered them: the Lord keepeth all their bones; not one of them shall be broken. Ps. 33.2. I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall be always in my mouth. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

We beseech thee, almighty God, that on this day's festival we may receive a twofold joy in the triumph of blessed John and Paul, whom the same faith and the same martyrdom made to be brethren indeed. Through.

Commemoration: Sixth Sunday after Trinity

O God, whose providence faileth not in its designs, we humbly entreat thee, to put away from us all hurtful things, and to give us all things which be profitable for us. Through.

Commemoration: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the Feast Day.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

EPISTLE Ecclus. 44.10-15

These are men of mercy, whose godly deeds have not failed: Good things continue with their seed, Their posterity are a holy inheritance, and their seed hath stood in the covenants. And their children for their sakes remain for ever: their seed and their glory shall not be forsaken. Their bodies are buried in peace, and their name liveth unto generation and generation. Let the people shew forth their wisdom, and the church declare their praise.

GRADUAL Ps. 132.1-2

Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. It is like the precious ointment on the head, that ran down upon the beard of Aaron.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Thy saints shall bless thee, O Lord, they shall speak of the glory of thy Kingdom. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (12.1-8)

At that time, Jesus to his disciples: Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed: nor hidden, that shall not be known. For whatsoever things you have spoken in darkness, shall be published in the light: and that which you have spoken in the ear in the chambers, shall be preached on the housetops. And I say to you, my friends: Be not afraid of them who kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will shew you whom you shall fear: fear ye him, who after he hath killed, hath power to cast into hell. Yea, I say to you, fear him. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? Yea, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: you are of more value than many sparrows. And I say to you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.

OFFERTORY Ps. 5.12-13

All they that love thy Name shall glory in thee, for thou, O Lord, wilt bless the just: O Lord, thou hast crowned us, as with a shield of thy good will.

SECRET

Graciouly receive, O Lord, the oblations consecrated to thee through the merits of thy holy Martyrs John and Paul; and grant that they may be to us a perpetual help. Through.

Commemoration: Sixth Sunday after Trinity

O God, who hast justified the variety of sacrifices of the Law by the perfection of this one Sacrifice: accept the Sacrifice of thy servants who are dedicated to thee, and sanctify it with a blessing like to that which thou didst bestow upon the gifts of Abel, that what each one of us has offered to the honor of thy Majesty, may profit us all unto salvation. Through.

Commemoration: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the Feast Day.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

COMMUNION Wis. 3.4,5,6

Though in the sight of men they suffered torments, God hath tried them: as gold in the furnace he hath proved them; as a holocaust he hath received them.

POSTCOMMUNION

We have received, O Lord, thy heavenly Sacraments, on this festival kept by us in honor of thy holy Martyrs John and Paul: grant, we beseech thee, that the rite we are even now completing may bring to us eternal joys. Through.

Commemoration: Sixth Sunday after Trinity

May thy healing work, O Lord, both mercifully free us from our perversities, and lead us to those things which are right. Through.

Commemoration: Octave of St. John Baptist
As on the Feast Day.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

25 June 2016 - Saint William the Abbot (Octave of St. John the Baptist)

Double - White

INTROIT Ps. 36.30-31.

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom and his tongue shall speak judgement: the law of his God is in his heart. Ps. 36.1. Be not emulous of evildoers: nor envy them that work iniquity. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who to smooth the way of salvation for our weakness hast given thy Saints to be our example and protection: grant that we may so venerate the merits of thy blessed Abbot William, that we may obtain his prayers and follow in his footsteps. Through. Commemorate the Octave of St. John the Baptist as in the mass on the preceding day.

LESSON Ecclus. 45.1-6.

Beloved of God, and men: whose memory is in benediction. He made him like the saints in glory, and magnified him in the fear of his enemies, and with his words he made prodigies to cease. He glorified him in the sight of kings, and gave him commandments in the sight of his people, and shewed him his glory. He sanctified him in his faith, and meekness, and chose him out of all flesh. For he heard him, and his voice, and brought him into a cloud. And he gave him commandments before his face, and a law of life and instruction.

GRADUAL Ps. 20.4-5.

Lord, thou hast prevented him with blessings of sweetness: thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones. V.: He asked life of thee, and thou hast given him length of days for ever and ever.

Alleluia, alleluia. V.: Ps. 91.13. The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (19.27-29)

At that time, Peter said to Jesus: Behold we have left all things, and have followed thee: what therefore shall we have? And Jesus said to them: Amen, I say to you, that you, who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit on the seat of his majesty, you also shall sit on twelve seats, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my Name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall possess life everlasting.

OFFERTORY Ps. 20.3-4.

Thou hast given him his heart's desire, O Lord, and hast not withholden from him the will of his lips: Thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones.

Secret

May the holy Abbot William, we beseech thee, O Lord obtain by his prayers that the Sacrifice laid on thy holy altar may profit us unto salvation. Through.

Commemorate the Octave of St. John the Baptist as in the mass on the preceding day.

Communion Luke 12.42.

The faithful and wise servant, whom his lord setteth over his family, to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

Postcommunion

May the pleasing of blessed William, the Abbot for us, as well as the reception of thy Sacrament, protect us, O Lord, that we may both share in the glory of his works, and receive the help of his intercession. Through. Commemorate the Octave of St. John the Baptist as in the mass on the preceding day.

24 June 2016 - Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Double of the First Class with Non-privileged Octave – White 

¶ The following Collects are used throughout the Octave of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.

OF SAINT MARY

COLLECT

GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord God, to us thy servants, that we may evermore enjoy health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin be delivered from present sorrow and attain everlasting happiness. (Through.)

SECRET

THROUGH thy clemency, O Lord, and by the intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin may this offering avail unto our prosperity and peace now and for evermore. (Through.)

POSTCOMMUNION

GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord, that having received these helps unto salvation we may everywhere be protected by the patronage of blessed Mary ever Virgin, in veneration of whom we have offered this sacrifice to thy majesty. (Through.)

AGAINST THE

PERSECUTORS OF THE CHURCH

COLLECT

GRACIOUSLY accept the prayers of thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, that, overcoming all hostility and error, she may serve thee in safety and freedom. (Through.)

SECRET

PROTECT us, we beseech thee, O Lord, who assist at thy mysteries, that holding fast to things divine, we may serve thee both in body and soul. (Through.)

POSTCOMMUNION

WE beseech thee, O Lord our God, that thou wouldst not allow to be exposed to human perils, those whom thou hast been pleased to make sharers of these divine mysteries. (Through.)

¶ Or else instead of the Prayers Against the Persecutors of the Church may be said the following prayers for the Pope.

FOR THE POPE

COLLECT

O GOD, the Shepherd and Ruler of all the faithful, look favorably upon thy servant N., whom thou hast been pleased to appoint as shepherd over thy Church, grant we beseech thee, that by word and example, he may edify those over whom he is placed, and together with the flock entrusted to his care, may attain everlasting life.

SECRET

BE appeased, we beseech thee, O Lord, by our peace-offerings, and by thy constant protection, guide thy servant N., whom thou hast been pleased to appoint as shepherd over thy Church.

POSTCOMMUNION

WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the reception of this divine sacrament, may protect us and always save and defend thy servant N., whom thou hast been pleased to appoint as shepherd over thy Church, together with the flock entrusted to him.

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INTROIT Isa. 49.1,2

THE Lord hath called me by my name from the womb of my mother, and he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow. Ps. 91.2 It is good to give praise to the Lord, and to sing to thy name, O Most High. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O GOD, who hast made this day worthy of honor by the birth of blessed John: grant to thy people the grace of spiritual joys, and direct the minds of all the faithful in the way of eternal salvation. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

LESSON Is. 49.1-3,5,6,7

GIVE ear, ye islands, and hearken, ye people from afar. The Lord hath called me from the womb, from the bowels of my mother he hath been mindful of my name. And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow: in his quiver he hath hidden me. And he said to me: Thou art my servant Israel, for in thee will I glory. And now saith the Lord, that formed me from the womb to be his servant: Behold I have given thee to be the light of the Gentiles, that thou mayest be My salvation even to the farthest part of the earth. Kings shall see and princes shall rise up, and adore for the Lord's sake, and for the Holy One of Israel, Who hath chosen thee.

GRADUAL Jer. 1.5,9

Before I formed thee in the bowels of thy mother, I knew thee: and before thou camest forth out of the womb, I sanctified thee. The Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth: and said to me.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Luke 1.76. Thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest; thou shalt go before the Lord to prepare his ways. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (1.57-68)

NOW Elizabeth's full time of being delivered was come, and she brought forth a son. And her neighbours and kinsfolks heard that the Lord had showed his great mercy towards her, and they congratulated with her. And it came to pass, that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child, and they called him by his father's name Zachary. And his mother answering, said: Not so; but he shall be called John. And they said to her: There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called. And demanding a writing table, he wrote, saying: John is his name. And they all wondered. And immediately his mouth was opened, and his tongue loosed, and he spoke, blessing God. And fear came upon all their neighbors; and all these things were noised abroad over all the hill country of Judea. And all they that had heard them laid them up in their heart, saying: What an one, think ye, shall this child be? For the hand of the Lord was with him. And Zachary his father was filled with the Holy Ghost; and he prophesied, saying: Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; because he hath visited and wrought the redemption of his people.

¶ The Creed is not said unless this feast falls on a Sunday. The Creed is also not said throughout the Octave, unless on a Sunday or otherwise appointed in the rubrics.

OFFERTORY Ps. 111.13

The just shall flourish like the palm-tree; he shall grow up like a cedar of Libanus.

SECRET
WE heap our gifts upon thine altars, O Lord, as we celebrate with due honor the birthday of him who both proclaimed the coming of the Savior of the world and pointed him out when come, even our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son: Who liveth and reigneth.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

COMMUNION Luke 1.76.

Thou, child, shalt be called the Prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways

POSTCOMMUNION

LET thy Church, O Lord, rejoice at the birth of blessed John the Baptist: through whom she came to know the Author of her own new birth, even our Lord Jesus Christ, thy Son, who liveth and reigneth.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of Saint Mary and
Against the Persecutors of the Church or For the Pope

21 June 2016 - Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Confessor

Double – White

INTROIT Ps. 8.6

Thou hast made him a little less than the Angels: thou hast crowned him with glory and worship. Ps. 148.2 Praise ye the Lord, all his Angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, the Giver of heavenly gifts who in the angelic youth Aloysius didst unite a wonderful innocence of life with an equal spirit of penance: grant through his merits and prayers, that we, who have not followed his innocence, may imitate his penance. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints and Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Ecclus. 31.8-11

Blessed is the man that is found without blemish, and that hath not gone after gold, nor put his trust in money nor in treasures. Who is he, and we will praise him? For he hath done wonderful things in is life. Who hath been tried thereby, and made perfect, he shall have glory everlasting: he that could have transgressed, and hath not transgressed: and could do evil things, and hath not done them: therefore are his goods established in the Lord, and all the Church of the Saints shall declare his alms.

GRADUAL Ps. 70.5,6

My hope, O Lord, from my youth: by thee have I been confirmed from the womb: from my mother's womb thou art my protector. V. Ps. 40.13. But thou hast upheld me by reason of mine innocence, and hast established me in thy sight for ever.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 64.5. Blessed is he whom thou hast chosen and taken to thee: he shall dwell in thy courts. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (22.29-40)

At that time, Jesus answering, said to the Sadduccees: You err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. For in the resurrection they shall neither marry nor be married; but shall be as the angels of God in heaven. And concerning the resurrection of the dead, have you not read that which was spoken by God, saying to you: I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living. And the multitudes hearing it, were in admiration at his doctrine. But the Pharisees hearing that he had silenced the Sadducees, came together: And one of them, a doctor of the law, asking him, tempting him: Master, which is the greatest commandment in the law? Jesus said to him: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart, and with thy whole soul, and with thy whole mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. And the second is like to this: Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments dependeth the whole law and the prophets.

OFFERTORY Ps. 23.3-4

Who shall ascend unto the mountains of the Lord, or who shall stand in his holy place? The innocent in hands, and clean of heart.

SECRET

Grant, O Lord, that we may sit at the heavenly banquet clothed in the wedding-garment, which the loving preparation and continual tears of blessed Aloysius adorned with priceless pearls. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints and Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Ps. 77.24-25

He gave them the bread of heaven: man ate the bread of Angels.

POSTCOMMUNION

Grant, O Lord, that we who have been fed with the food of Angels, may also live angelic lives: and after the example of him whom we honor this day, may always go on thanking thee. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints and Collect ad Libitum

20 June 2016 - Saint Sylverius, Pope & Martyr

Simple - Red

INTROIT John. 21. 15-17

Simon Peter, if thou lovest me, feed my lambs, feed my sheep. Ps. 29.1. I will extol thee, O Lord, for thou hast upheld me: and hast not made mine enemies to rejoice over me. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

Look forgivingly on thy flock, Eternal Shepherd, and keep it in thy constant protection, by the intercession of blessed Sylverius, thy Martyr and Pope, whom thou didst constitute chief shepherd of the whole Church. Through.

EPISTLE I Peter 5.1-4, 10-11.

Dearly Beloved: The ancients that are among you, I beseech who am myself also an ancient and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as also a partaker of that glory which is to be revealed in time to come: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking care of it, not by constraint but willingly, according to God: not for filthy lucre's sake but voluntarily: Neither as lording it over the clergy but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart. And when the prince of pastors shall appear, you shall receive a never fading crown of glory. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little, will himself perfect you and confirm you and establish you. To him be glory and empire, for ever and ever. Amen.

Gradual Ps. 106.32, 31

Let them exalt him in the church of the people: and praise him in the chair of the ancients. V.: Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him: and his wonderful works to the children of men.

Alleluia, alleluia. V.: Matt. 16.18. Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (16.13-19)

At that time, Jesus came into the quarters of Cesarea Philippi: and he asked his disciples, saying: Whom do men say that the Son of man is? But they said: Some John the Baptist, and other some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets. Jesus saith to them: But whom do you say that I am? Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answering said to him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven. And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven.

OFFERTORY Jer. 1.9-10.

Behold I have given my words in thy mouth: lo, I have set thee over the nations, and over kingdoms, to root up, and to pull down, and to build, and to plant.

SECRET

May the offering to be dedicated to thy Name, O Lord, purify us, and day by day, carry us on the observances of an heavenly life. Through.

COMMUNION Matt. 16.18.

Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.

POSTCOMMUNION
We who have received the sacred Gifts, beseech thee, O Lord, that by the frequenting of the Mystery, the fruit of our salvation may increase. Through.

19 June 2016 - Saint Juliana of Falconieri, Virgin (Trinity IV and the Commemoration of Sts. Gervasius and Protasius, MM.)

Double - White

INTROIT Ps. 44.8.

THOU hast loved justice and hated iniquity: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Ps. 44.2. My heart hath uttered a good word: I speak my words to the King. V. Glory be.

COLLECT
O God, who didst vouchsafe wondrously to solace blessed Juliana, thy Virgin, in her last suffering with the precious Body of thy Son: grant, we beseech thee, that, by her intercession and merits, we too in our mortal agony may be refreshed and strengthed by the same Sacrament, and so be brought to our heavenly country. Through the same.

Commemoration: Fourth Sunday after Trinity

O God, who hast prepared for them that love thee such good things as pass understanding: pour into our hearts such love towards thee, that we, loving thee in all things, and above all things, may obtain thy promises which exceed all that we can desire. Through.

Commemoration: Of Saints Gervasius and Protasius, Martyrs

O GOD, who dost gladden us by the annual feast of thy holy Martyrs Gervasius and Protasius, mercifully grant that we who rejoice in their merits may be inspired by their example. Through.

LESSON II Cor. 10.17-18; 11.1-2.

Brethren: He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. For not he who commendeth himself is approved: but he, whom God commendeth. Would to God you could bear with some little of my folly! But do bear with me. For I am jealous of you with the jealousy of God. For I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.

Gradual Ps. 44.5,15,16.

With thy comelieness and thy beauty set out, proceed pros-perously and reign. Because of truth and meekness and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. After her shall virgins be brought to the King: her neighbors shall be brought to thee with gladness. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (25.1-13)

At that time: Jesus said this parable unto his disciples: Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride. And five of them were foolish and five wise. But the five foolish, having taken their lamps, did not take oil with them. But the wise took oil in their vessels with the lamps. And the bridegroom tarrying, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh. Go ye forth to meet him. Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise: Give us of your oil, for our lamps are gone out. The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell and buy for yourselves. Now whilst they went to buy the bridegroom came: and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage. And the door was shut. But at last came also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answering said: Amen I say to you, I know you not. Watch ye therefore, because you know not the day nor the hour.

OFFERTORY Ps. 44.10.

The daughters of the King are in thine honor, the queen stood on thy right hand in gilded clothing, surrounded with variety.

SECRET
May this sacrifice of thy dedicated people be accepted by thee, O Lord, in honor of thy Saints: to whose merits we attribute the help afforded us in tribulation. Through.

Commemoration: Fourth Sunday after Trinity

Be merciful, O Lord, to our humble pleading: and favorably receive these offerings of thy servants and handmaidens, that what each of us has offered to the honor of thy Name, may profit us all unto salvation. Through.

Commemoration: Of Saints Gervasius and Protasius

Be appeased, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the gifts now offered, and by the intercession of thy holy Martyrs Gervasius and Protasius, defend us from all dangers. Through.

Communion Matt. 25.4, 6.

The five wise virgins took oil in their vessels with the lamps: and at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh: go ye forth to meet Christ the Lord.

POSTCOMMUNION

Thou hast filled thy household, O Lord, with holy gifts: do thou cherish us always, through the intercession of her whose festival we are keeping. Through.

Commemoration: Fourth Sunday after Trinity

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that we whom thou hast fed with the heavenly Gift, may be cleansed from our hidden sins and delivered from the snares of our enemies. Through.

Commemoration: Of Saints Gervasius and Protasius

May this communion, O Lord, cleanse us from guilt; and through the intercession of thy holy Martyrs Gervasius and Protasius, make us share in the heavenly healing. Through.

18 June 2016 - Saint Ephraem of Syria, Deacon, Confessor, & Doctor of the Church (Commemoration of Sts. Mark and Marcellian, MM.)

Double - White 

INTROIT Ecclus. 15.5.

In the midst of the Church he opened his mouth: and the Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and under-standing. Ps. 91.2. It is good to give praise to the Lord: and to sing to thy Name, O Most High. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

O God, who didst will to enlighten thy Church by the wondrous learning and glorious merits of the life of blessed Ephraem, thy Confessor and Doctor: do thou, we humbly beseech thee, defend her by his intercession and thy continual power against the snares of error and iniquity. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Mark and Marcellian

Grant we beseech thee, almighty God, that we, who keep the heavenly birthday of thy Holy Martyrs Mark and Marcellian, may by their intercession be delivered from all evils that beset us. Through.

EPISTLE II Tim. 4.1-8.

Dearly beloved, I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming, and his kingdom: preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine. For there shall be a time when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears: and will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables. But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry. Be sober. For I am even now ready to be sacrificed: and the time of my dissolution is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice, which the Lord, the just Judge, will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming.

Gradual Ps. 36.30-31.

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgement. V.: The law of his God is in his heart: and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ecclus. 45.9. The Lord hath loved him and adorned him: He hath clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (5.13-19)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men. You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house. So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled. He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

¶ The Creed is said in all masses of Doctors of the Church.

OFFERTORY Ps. 91.13.

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up, like the cedar of Libanus.

SECRET

May the holy prayer of Saint Ephraem, thy Confessor and Doctor, fail us not, O Lord: may it render our offerings acceptable, and ever obtain for us thy pardon. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Mark and Marcellian

Hallow, O Lord, the offerings dedicated to thee, and for their sake look mercifully upon us by the intercession of thy Holy Martyrs Mark and Marcellian. Through.

Communion Luke 12.42.

The faithful and wise servant, whom his lord setteth over his family: to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION

We beseech thee, O Lord, that blessed Ephraem, thy Confessor and illustrious Doctor may join his prayers to our that this thy sacrifice may bring us salvation. Through.

Commemoration: Of St. Mark and Marcellian

Filled with the gift of thy salvation, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord, through the intercession of thy holy Martyrs Mark and Marcellian, that we may find delight in its taste and renewal in its operation.Through.

17 June 2016 - Feria VI after Trinity III

Feria – Green 

INTROIT Ps. 26. 1, 2

The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid? My enemies that trouble me have themselves been weakened and have fallen. Ps. 26.3. If armies in camp should stand together against me, my heart shall not fear. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

Grant us, we beseech thee, O Lord, that both the course of this world may be peacefully ordered for us by thy governance, and that thy Church may rejoice in quiet devotion. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

EPISTLE Rom. 8. 18-23

Brethren, I reckon that the sufferings of this time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come, that shall be revealed in us. For the expectation of the creature waiteth for the revelation of the Sons of God. For the creature was made the subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him that made it subject in hope; because the creature also itself shall be delivered from the servitude of corruption, into the liberty of the glory of the children of God. For we know that every creature groaneth, and travaileth in pain, even till now; and not only it, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even as we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption of the sons of God, the redemption of our body; in Christ Jesus Our Lord.

GRADUAL Ps. 78. 9, 10

Forgive us our sins, O Lord, lest the Gentiles should at any time say: Where is their God? V.: Help us, O God, our Savior; and for the honor of thy Name, O Lord, deliver us.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 9.5,10. O God, who sittest upon the throne, and judgest justice, be thou the refuge of the poor in tribulation. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (5. 1-11)

At that time, when the multitude pressed upon Jesus to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Genesareth. And he saw two ships standing by the lake; but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets; and going up into one of the ships that was Simon's, he desired him to draw back a little from the land: and sitting he taught the multitudes out of the ship. Now when he had ceased to speak, he said to Simon: Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon, answering, said to him: Master, we have labored all the night, and have taken nothing, but at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had done this, they enclosed a very great multitude of fishes; and their net broke: and they beckoned to their partners that were in the other ship, that they should come and help them; and they came, and filled both the ships, so that they were almost sinking. Which when Simon Peter saw, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying: Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord. For he was wholly astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of fishes which they had taken: and so were also James and John the sons of Zebedee, who were Simon's partners. And Jesus saith to Simon: Fear not, from henceforth thou shalt catch men. And having brought their ships to land, leaving all things, they followed him.

OFFERTORY Ps. 12.4,5

Enlighten my eyes, that I never sleep in death; lest at any time mine enemy say: I have prevailed against him.

SECRET

Be appeased, we beseech thee, O Lord, by the offerings received from us, and graciously turn towards thee even our rebel wills. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

COMMUNION Ps. 17.3.

The Lord is my firmament, and my refuge, and my deliverer, my God is my helper.

POSTCOMMUNION

May the Mysteries which we have received, we beseech thee, O Lord, purify us, and by their virtue defend us. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints
Collect Ad Libitum

16 June 2016 - Mass of the Dead on the First Ferial Day of June

Feria - Black

INTROIT IV Esdr. 2.34-35

Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Ps. 64.2-3. A hymn, O God, becometh thee in Sion; and a vow shall be paid to thee in Jerusalem: hear my prayer; all flesh shall come to thee. ¶ Then repeat the Introit up to the Psalm. The Gloria Patri is not said.

COLLECT

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful: grant to the souls of thy servants and handmaidens the remission of all their sins: that through pious supplications, they may obtain the pardon which they always desired.

LESSON Apoc. 14.13.

In those days: I heard a voice from heaven, saying to me: Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From henceforth now, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors. For their works follow them.

GRADUAL IV Esdr. 2.34,35

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them. V. Ps. 111.7. The just shall be in everlasting remembrance; he shall not fear the evil hearing.

TRACT

Absolve, O Lord, the souls of all the faithful departed from every bond of sin. And by the help of thy grace, may they be enabled to escape the avenging judgment and enjoy the bliss of everlasting light.

SEQUENCE

Day of Wrath and doom impeding, « David's word with Sibyl's blending. « Heaven and earth in ashes ending.

O what fear man's bosom rendeth « When from heaven the Judge descendeth, « On whose sentence all dependeth.

Wondrous sound the trumpet flingeth, « Through earth's sepulchers it ringeth, « All before the throne it bringeth.

Death is struck, and nature quaking, « All creation is awaking, « To its Judge an answer making.

Lo, the book exactly worded, « Wherein all hath been recorded, « Thence shall judgment be awarded.

When the Judge his seat attaineth, « And each hidden deed arraigneth, « Nothing unavenged remaineth.

What shall I, frail man, be pleading? « Who for me be interceding, « When the just are mercy needing?

King of majesty tremendous, « Who dost free salvation send us, « Fount of pity, then befriend us.

Think, kind Jesus, my salvation « Caused thy wondrous Incarnation, « Leave me not to reprobation.

Faint and weary thou hast sought me, « On the Cross of suffering bought me, « Shall such grace be vainly brought me?

Righteous Judge, for sin's pollution « Grant thy gift of absolution, « Ere that day of retribution.

Guilty now I pour my moaning, « All my shame with anguish owning, « Spare, O God, thy suppliant groaning.

Through the sinful woman shriven, « Through the dying theif forgiven, « Thou to me a hope hast given.

Worthless are my prayers and sighing, « Yet, good Lord, in grace complying, « Rescue me from fires undying.

With thy sheep a place provide me, « From the goats afar divide me, « To thy right hand do thou guide me.

When the wicked are confounded, « Doomed to flames of woe unbounded, « Call me with thy Saints surrounded.

Low I kneel with heart's submission, « See, like ashes, my contrition, « Help me in my last condition.

Ah! that day of tears and mourning, « From the dust of earth returning.

Man for judgment must prepare him, « Spare, O God, in mercy spare him.

Lord all pitying, Jesus blest, « Grant them thine eternal rest. Amen.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to John (6.51-55)

At that time: Jesus said unto the multitudes of the Jews: I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world. The Jews therefore strove among themselves, saying: How can this man give us his flesh to eat? Then Jesus said to them: Amen, amen, I say unto you: Except you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you shall not have life in you. He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath everlasting life: and I will raise him up in the last day.

OFFERTORY

O Lord Jesus Christ, King of glory, deliver the souls of all the faithful departed from the pains of hell and from the bottomless pit: « deliver them from the lion's mouth, that hell swallow them not up, that they fall not into darkness, but let the standard bearer holy Michael lead them into that light: « Which thou didst promise of old Abraham and to his seed. We offer to thee, O Lord, sacrifices and prayers: « Do thou receive them on behalf of those souls of whom we make memorial this day. Grant them, O Lord, to pass from death to that life, « Which thou didst promise of old to Abraham and his seed.

SECRET

Mercifully regard, we beseech thee, O Lord, the Sacrifice which we offer thee for the souls of thy servants and handmaidens: that to those to whom thou didst grant the favor of the Christian Faith thou wouldst also grant due reward. Through.

Preface: Of the Dead.

COMMUNION IV Esdr. 2.35,34.

May light enternal shine upon them, O Lord, with thy Saints for evermore; for thou art gracious. V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them: with thy Saints for evermore, for thou art gracious.

POSTCOMMUNION

May the prayer for thy suppliant people, we beseech thee, O Lord, avail the souls of thy servants and handmaidens: that thou mayest deliver them from all their sins and make them sharers in thy Redemption: Who livest and reignest.

¶ The Dismissal is Requiescant in Pace (May they rest in peace), and the response is Amen. The blessing is not given.

15 June 2016 - Saints Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, Martyrs

Simple – Red

N.b. Vespers of the Dead is said after II Vespers of the feast this day.

INTROIT Ps. 33.20-21

Many are the afflications of the just, and out of all these the Lord hath delivered them: the Lord keepeth all their bones; not one of them shall be broken. Ps.33.2. I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall be always in my mouth. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

Grant to thy Church, O Lord, we beseech thee, through the intercession of thy holy Martyrs Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, not to be highminded, but to be humble in thy sight, that despising such things as be evil, she may practice with overflowing charity whatsoever things are right. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints and Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE Wis. 3.1-8

The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of death shall not touch them. In the sight of the unwise they seemed to die: and their departure was taken for misery: And their going away from us, for utter destruction: but they are in peace. And though in the sight of men they suffered torments, their hope is full of immortality. Afflicted in few things, in many they shall be well rewarded: because God hath tried them, and found them worthy of himself. As gold in the furnace he hath proved them, and as a victim of a holocaust he hath received them, and in time there shall be respect had to them. The just shall shine, and shall run to and fro like sparks among the reeds. They shall judge nations, and rule over people, and their Lord shall reign for ever.

GRADUAL Ps. 149.5,1.

The saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds. Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps. 88.21. Thy saints shall bless thee, O Lord, they shall speak of the glory of thy Kingdom. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (10.16-20)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: He that heareth you, heareth me; and he that despiseth you, despiseth me; and he that despiseth me, despiseth him that sent me. And the seventy-two returned with joy, saying: Lord, the devils also are subject to us in thy name. And he said to them: I saw Satan like lightening falling from heaven. Behold, I have given you power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and upon all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall hurt you. But yet rejoice not in this, that spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice in this, that your names are written in heaven.

OFFERTORY Ps. 67.36

God is wonderful in his Saints; the God of Israel is he who will give power and strength to his people: blessed be God.

SECRET

As the gifts we lay before thee, O Lord, in honor of thy Saints bear witness to the glory of thy divine power: so may they win for us the fruits of thy salvation. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints and Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Wis 3.1,2,3

The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of malice shall not touch them: in the sight of the unwise they seemed to die, but they are in peace.

POSTCOMMUNION

We who are filled with thy solemn blessing, beseech thee, O Lord, that through the intercession of thy holy Martyrs Vitus, Modestus, and Crescentia, the healing virtue of the Sacrament may benefit both body and soul. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints and Collect ad Libitum

14 June 2016 - Saint Basil the Great, Bishop, Confessor, & Doctor of the Church

Double – White

INTROIT Ecclus. 15.5

In the midst of the Church he opened his mouth; and the Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and understanding: He clothed him with a robe of glory. Ps. 91:2 It is good to give praise to the Lord: and to sing to thy Name, O Most High. V. Glory be.

COLLECT

On this feast day of blessed Basil, thy Confessor and Bishop, hear our prayers to thee, O Lord, and since he gave thee such worthy service, be mindful of his merits and blot out all our sins. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints and Collect ad Libitum

EPISTLE II Tim. 4.1-8

Dearly beloved, I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming, and his kingdom: Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine. For there shall be a time, when they will not endure sound doctrine; but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears: And will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables. But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry. Be sober. For I am even now ready to be sacrificed: and the time of my dissolution is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice, which the Lord the just judge will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming.

GRADUAL Ps. 36.30,31

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom: and his tongue shall speak judgment. The law of his God is in his heart, and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ps Ps. 88.21. I have found David my servant: and with my holy oil I have anointed him. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Luke (14.26-35)

At that time, If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. And whosoever doth not carry his cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple. For which of you having a mind to build a tower, doth not first sit down, and reckon the charges that are necessary, whether he have wherewithal to finish it: Lest, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that see it begin to mock him, Saying: This man began to build, and was not able to finish. Hate not. The law of Christ doth not allow us to hate even our enemies, much less our parents: but the meaning of the text is, that we must be in that disposition of soul, as to be willing to renounce, and part with every thing, how near or dear soever it may be to us, that would keep us from following Christ. Or what king, about to go to make war against another king, doth not first sit down, and think whether he be able, with ten thousand, to meet him that, with twenty thousand, cometh against him? Or else, whilst the other is yet afar off, sending an embassy, he desireth conditions of peace. So likewise every one of you that doth not renounce all that he possesseth, cannot be my disciple. Salt is good. But if the salt shall lose its savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? It is neither profitable for the land nor for the dunghill, but shall be cast out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 

The Creed is said.

OFFERTORY Ps. 88.25

My truth and my mercy shall be with him: and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.

SECRET

May the annual feast of Saint Basil, thy Confessor and Bishop, make us in thy kindness acceptable to thee, O Lord: and may this present rite duly appease thee, bring recompense to him, and assure gifts of thy grace to us. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints and Collect ad Libitum

COMMUNION Luke 12.42

The faithful and wise steward, whom his lord setteth over his family, to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION

O God, the rewarder of faithful souls, grant that by the prayers of blessed Basil thy Confessor and Bishop, whose venerable feast we celebrate we may obtain pardon. Through.

SEASONAL COLLECTS
Of the Saints and Collect ad Libitum

13 June 2016 - Saint Anthony of Padua, Confessor and Doctor of the Church

Double - White

N.b. It is customary to bless lilies on this day. 

INTROIT Ecclus. 15.5.

In the midst of the Church he opened his mouth: and the Lord filled him with the spirit of wisdom and under-standing.  Ps. 91.2. It is good to give praise to the Lord: and to sing to thy Name, O Most High. V.: Glory be.

COLLECT

May the votive solemnity of blessed Anthony, thy Confessor and Doctor, O God, give joy to thy Church: that she may ever be defended by spiritual aid and become worthy of everlasting joy. Through.

EPISTLE II Tim. 4.1-8.

Dearly beloved, I charge thee, before God and Jesus Christ, who shall judge the living and the dead, by his coming, and his kingdom: preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine. For there shall be a time when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears: and will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables. But be thou vigilant, labour in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry. Be sober. For I am even now ready to be sacrificed: and the time of my dissolution is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. As to the rest, there is laid up for me a crown of justice, which the Lord, the just Judge, will render to me in that day: and not only to me, but to them also that love his coming.

Gradual Ps. 36.30-31.

The mouth of the just shall meditate wisdom, and his tongue shall speak judgement. V.: The law of his God is in his heart: and his steps shall not be supplanted.

Alleluia, alleluia. V. Ecclus. 45.9. The Lord hath loved him and adorned him: He hath clothed him with a robe of glory. Alleluia.

+ The Continuation of the Holy Gospel according to Matthew (5.13-19)

At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men. You are the light of the world. A city seated on a mountain cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but upon a candlestick, that it may shine to all that are in the house. So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Do not think that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets. I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For amen I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot, or one tittle shall not pass of the law, till all be fulfilled. He therefore that shall break one of these least commandments, and shall so teach men, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven. But he that shall do and teach, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

¶ The Creed is said in all masses of Doctors of the Church.

OFFERTORY Ps. 91.13.

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up, like the cedar of Libanus.

SECRET

May this present Sacrifice, O Lord, bring salvation to thy people: for whom thou didst vouchsafe to immolate thyself, a living Victim, to thy Father: Who with the same God the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest.

Communion Luke 12.42.

The faithful and wise servant, whom his lord setteth over his family: to give them their measure of wheat in due season.

POSTCOMMUNION

We who have been filled with these divine gifts, beseech thee, O Lord, that through the merits and intercession of blessed Anthony, thy Confessor and Doctor, we may experience the effect of this Sacrifice of salvation. Through.