05-05 - Saint Vincent Ferrer¶
This is a solemnity only because SVF is our patron. Dominicans celebrate it on May 5 (instead of April 5) so that it does not fall during the Octave of Easter or Holy Week1.
Overview¶
Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar with:
- Procession with a relic of St. Vincent Ferrer to the Friars' Chapel.
- Veneration of the relic of St. Vincent Ferrer in the Friars' Chapel.
Roles¶
- Master of Ceremonies, Cope Holder 1
- Crucifer, Book Bearer
- Thurifer
- Acolyte 1, Lucifer 1,
- Acolyte 2, Lucifer 2
- Cope Holder 2
Preparation¶
As normal for Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar, except:
- Relic of Saint Vincent Ferrer at the High Altar.
- Cope placed on the Choir Stall behind the Celebrant's seat.
- Friars' Chapel:
- Two kneelers set out near foot of the altar.
- Items obstructing the procession are removed to Sacristy, including [[Lectern]] and Taper.
- Sanctus Candles removed from Altar, leaving only the six altar candles.
- A Torch (in its stand) placed on either side of the Altar, in front of each of the two wooden pillars supporting the altar veils.
Order of Mass¶
As normal, until the Peoples' Communion.
Peoples' Communion¶
Thurifer adds charcoal to Thurible for #Procession of the Relic.
Ablutions¶
As normal for Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar#Ablutions.
During the Ablutions, the Thurifer prepares the Friars' Chapel for the #Procession of the Relic:
- Light the six altar candles.
- Light the two torches on either side of the Altar.
- Open the Friars' Chapel door.
- Open the gate to the Friars' Chapel, and move the cushion to the Sacristy.
- Turn on the light switches for the Friars' Chapel and its Altar.
After the Ablutions, the MC assists the Celebrant in changing into his Cope.
Postcommunion Prayer¶
- Book Bearer holds the Missal.
- Thurifer retrieves Thurible and waits off the side of the Celebrant.
Procession of the Relic¶
Cue: Let us proceed in peace. In the name of Christ. Amen.
- Thurifer helps the Celebrant impose incense.
- Other Servers go to Passageway. Candle bearers retrieve Processional Candles, Crucifer retrieves Processional Crucifix.
- When the Celebrant enters the Presbytery, form up:
- Crucifer and Candle bearers at the foot of the Presbytery.
- Cope holders at the foot of the High Altar, one standing on each rectangle tile where the Torches go during the Eucharistic Prayer.
- The Celebrant will retrieve the relic from the High Altar, and then descend to the foot. All Reverence with him, then turn and begin the procession. The Cope holders each take hold of one side of the Cope.
- Order:
- Thurifer
- Candle bearer 1, Crucifer, Candle bearer 2
- Concelebrants (if any)
- Cope holder 1, Celebrant with relic, Cope holder 2
- Route:
- Past the Crossing Altar.
- West down the main aisle.
- Turn left, South toward the Holy Name Chapel.
- Turn left, East toward Friars' Chapel
- Enter the Friars' Chapel, process through its choir stalls to the Altar.
- Thurifer breaks to the right and faces inward.
- Crucifer break off the left, deposits Processional Crucifix, and stands facing inward.
- Lucifers break off the left, extinguish and deposit Processional Candles, and then stand off to the side, facing inward.
- Cope holders attend Celebrant to the foot of the Altar, then release the Cope and break off to the right, facing inward.
- Thurifer joins the Celebrant on his right side. Then they act as if at Exposition:
- The Celebrant gives the Blessing and Dismissal.
- All Servers and Ministers exit directly into the Sacristy.
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In 2024, May 5th fell on a Sunday, so the anniversary of the dedication of Saint Vincent Ferrer Church was celebrated May 6th, and this feast was celebrated on May 7th. ↩