03-17 - Saint Patrick

The Solemnity of Saint Patrick.

This is a solemnity in the [[Archdiocese of New York]], as St. Patrick is the archdiocesan patron. When St. Patrick's day falls on a Sunday, this solemnity is transferred to Monday, March 18th.

Overview

Roman Rite Sung Mass & #Procession.

Preparation

• Roman Rite Sung Mass > Preparation.
• St. Patrick Chapel:
  • Aspersorium nearby.
  • Extra pamphlet nearby.
  • Altar candles lit.

Order of Mass

As usual for Roman Rite Sung Mass. The #Procession immediately follows the [[Postcommunion Prayer]].

Procession

The Server leaves the Missal on the chair next to the Concelebrant's seat. Then he precedes the Celebrant in the procession, empty-handed.

• Formation:
  • Server
  • Celebrant
• First leg:
  • Around the left side of the Crossing Altar and out of the Sanctuary.
    • Do not stop to Reverence.
  • West down the main aisle.
  • Turn right, North across the back of the church.
  • Enter the St. Patrick Chapel and stand off to the side.
• Station at the St. Patrick Chapel:
  • Give the pamphlet to the Celebrant if he does not have one.
  • Assist with the Aspersorium for the Blessing of the Shamrock.
• Second leg:
  • Cue: Let us proceed in peace. In the name of Christ. Amen.
  • South out the St. Patrick Chapel and along the back of the church.
  • Turn left, East up the main aisle.
  • Into the Sanctuary, around the left side of the Crossing Altar.
    • Do not stop to Reverence.
  • To the chair next to the Celebrant's chair.

Solemn Blessing, Dismissal, Recession

• Hold the Missal for the solemn blessing and dismissal.
• Return the Missal to the Choir Stalls while the Celebrant reverences the Altar.
• Precede the Celebrant to the Sacristy via the Passageway, Reverencing the Tabernacle at the foot of the Presbytery along the way.