10-07 - Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary¶

Overview¶

Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar, with a Procession following it. After Mass and separate from it, the enrollment ceremony for the Rosary Confraternity will be held (no Servers needed for this part).

Roles¶

The following servers only have roles in the Procession:

Server 2 (holds the Celebrant's Cope)
Server 3 (holds the Celebrant's Cope)

Preparation¶

Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar#Preparation, except:

High Altar#Angel Candles lit.
Pews in front of Rosary Altar reserved.
Cope draped over the Choir Stalls near the Celebrant's chair.

Order of Mass¶

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

Communion¶

After receiving Communion:

The Thurifer adds charcoal to the Thurible.
The Acolytes open the gate to the Rosary Altar and light its candles.

Ablutions¶

After the standard Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar#Ablutions, the Acolytes should assist the Celebrant in removing his Chasuble and donning his Cope.

Postcommunion Prayer¶

As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass at the High Altar#Order of Mass, except:

The Thurifer should enter the Passageway and ready the incense.

Dismissal¶

Cue: Let us proceed in peace.
The Celebrant will approach the High Altar to move the relic to the center of it.
- The Thurifer follows and waits at the foot of the High Altar.
After the incensation is complete:
- Thurifer kneels at the foot of the High Altar with or behind the Celebrant.
- Crucifer and Candle bearers retrieve their items and form up at the foot of the Presbytery behind (farther from the High Altar) the image, facing the Tabernacle, and remain standing.
- Servers 2 and 3 kneel on the top step of the Presbytery, one on either side (North/South), facing the High Altar.
After the first verse is complete:
- Thurifer stands with the Celebrant, turns without genuflecting, and moves to the front (West) of the formation
- Servers 2 and 3 take up the Celebrant's Cope.
- Crucifer, Candle bearers, and Server 1 turn West.
- When the Thurifer passes them, he leads the Procession, using the usual Procession#Formation.

Rosary Procession¶

The Schola Cantorum files in between the Servers and Ministers. The Thurifer leads the Procession.
Route:
- West down the center aisle.
- Turn right, North toward the St. Patrick Chapel.
- Turn right, East toward the Rosary Altar.
At the Rosary Altar:
- Thurifer enters the Rosary Altar gate and stands off to the South side, facing North.
- Crucifer and Candle bearers 1 and 2 form up against the North wall (in front of the first Station of the Cross), facing South.
- Schola Cantorum and any others in procession file into the pews in front Rosary Altar.
- Celebrant and Servers 1 and 2 enters the Rosary Altar gate. Thurifer assists with incense, Servers 1 and 2 stand off to the side.
After Celebrant dismisses everyone, servers will make a dignified exit (not a procession):
- Thurifer exits Rosary Altar through gate and leads group South directly through the Lourde's Door.
- Crucifer and Lucifers 1 and 2 follow immediately behind.
- Servers 1 and 2 follow immediately behind.
- All reverence when crossing the front of the Sanctuary.
- Schola Cantorum, any others follow.
- Celebrant remains so the people can venerate the relic.

After Mass¶

There is public recitation of the Rosary and enrollment in the Rosary Confraternity. Avoid disrupting this while cleaning up and, if necessary, wait for it to finish.