Origins
Eucharist, from Greek (eucharistia), means "thanksgiving".
Liturgy (leitourgia) is a Greek composite word meaning originally a public duty, a service to the state undertaken by a citizen. Its elements are leitos (from leos = laos, people) meaning public, and ergo to do. The term "Mass" is derived from the Late Latin word missa (dismissal). A word used in the concluding formula of Mass in Latin: "Ite, missa est" ("Go; it is the dismissal").
Dimensions of Prayer
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Introductory Rites
Procession and Song Arrival in the Altar Area Sign of the Cross, Greeting & Introduction
Penitential Rite
Focus on the all embracing mercy of God whose loving forgiveness is ever at work among his people.
Let us pray.. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Chrsit, your son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First Reading
Taken from Old testament except during Easter season Acts of the Apostles
Responsorial Psalm
Second Reading
Acclamation
The Gospel
Reserved to ordained ministers After the reading He kisses the book and quietly says, May the Words of the Gospel wipe away our sins
Homily
of Gifts
Preparation of the Altar Procession and song Prayers over Bread and Wine Mingling of Water and Wine Prayer of the Priest (Lord God, We ask you to receive..) Incensation Washing of hands Prayer over the Gifts and its invitation (Pray, brothers and sisters)
Eucharistic Prayer
Preface Dialogue: The lord be with you. Holy Holy Epiclesis: Greek, invocation or calling down from high Memorial Acclamation or Proclamation of the mystery of Faith Intercessions & Commemorations: in communion with the entire Church in heaven and on earth Doxology or Great Amen The Lords Prayer (our daily bread, forgiveness of sins, peace and unity with our neighbor) Sign Of Peace The Lamb of God Invitation Distribution of Eucharist Silence Prayer after communion
Communion Rite
Concluding Rites
Announcements
Blessing