03-19 - Saint Joseph

The Solemnity of Saint Joseph.

This is a solemnity at Dominican parishes in the [[Province of St. Joseph]], as St. Joseph is the provincial patron. When St. Joseph's day falls on a Sunday, this solemnity is transferred to Monday March 20th.

Overview

Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar & #Procession.

Preparation

• Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar#Preparation.
• Cope near the Celebrant's chair.
• St. Joseph Chapel:
  • Aspersorium nearby.
  • Extra pamphlet nearby.
  • Altar candles lit.

Order of Mass

As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar, until the #Peoples' Communion.

Peoples' Communion

The Thurifer should add additional charcoal to the Thurible.

Ablutions

As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar#Ablutions.

When the Celebrant returns to his seat after the Ablutions, the MC and another Server assist him with removing his Chasuble and donning the Cope.

Postcommunion Prayer

The MC holds the Prayers at the Chair book for the [[Postcommunion Prayer]]. While it is prayed:

• The Candle bearers and Crucifer ready their items in the Passageway.
• The Thurifer retrieves the Thurible and Incense Boat, and stands by near the Celebrant and MC.

After the [[Postcommunion Prayer]] is completed:

• The MC steps aside, continuing to hold the Prayers at the Chair book.
• The Thurifer assists the Celebrant in Imposing Incense.
• The Thurifer returns to the Passageway.
• The MC holds the Prayers at the Chair book for the Solemn Blessing.

Procession

The Servers start the procession:

• Cue: Let us proceed in peace. In the name of Christ. Amen.
• The MC deposits the Prayers at the Chair book and joins the other Servers in the Passageway
• Formation: Procession#Formation, followed by the Schola Cantorum, Concelebrants (if any), and the Celebrant.
• First leg:
  • Out the Passageway, turn left and head West down the center of the Sanctuary.
    • Do not stop to Reverence the Tabernacle.
  • The Schola Cantorum and Celebrant join the procession.
  • Around the left side of the Crossing Altar and out the Sanctuary.
    • Again, do not stop to Reverence the Tabernacle.
  • West down the main aisle.
  • Turn right, North across the back of the church.
  • Turn right, East up the 66th St. aisle.
  • Turn left to enter the St. Joseph Chapel.
• Station at the St. Joseph Chapel.
  • Servers form up against the far wall.
  • MC hands the pamphlet to the Celebrant if needed.
  • MC assists with the Aspersorium as needed.
  • Thurifer assists with incense as needed.
• Second leg:
  • Out the St. Joseph Chapel.
  • Turn right, West down the 66th St. aisle.
  • Turn left, South across the back of the church.
  • Turn left, East up the main aisle.
  • Into the Sanctuary, around the left side of the Crossing Altar.
    • Again, do not stop to Reverence the Tabernacle.
  • East through the middle of the Sanctuary.
    • The MC peels off, retrieves the Prayers at the Chair book, and waits next to the Celebrant's chair.
    • The Schola Cantorum enters their Choir Stalls.
  • Turn right, into the Passageway.
    • Again, do not stop to Reverence the Tabernacle.

Solemn Blessing and Dismissal

The MC holds the Prayers at the Chair book for the solemn blessing and dismissal. The other Servers standby in the Passageway, the Thurifer deposits the Thurible.

Recession

As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar, all recess through the Passageway into the Sacristy.