12-24 - Christmas Vigil¶
The Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord.
Overview¶
Roman Rite Solemn Mass, with:
- The #Entrance procession includes the Schola Cantorum and a station at the creche in the Holy Name Chapel.
- An optional [[Sequence]] before the [[Alleluia]]2, a Dominican Custom.
- At the [[Credo]], instead of making a Profound Bow, Genuflect1.
- For this great [[Solemnity]], two additional Torch bearers may be used for the Eucharistic Prayer.
Preparation¶
Order of Mass¶
Entrance¶
- Formation:
- Route:
- North out the Lourde's Door.
- Turn left and head West down the aisle between the pews.
- Turn left into the Holy Name Chapel, form up in a line facing East. Schola Cantorum waits outside of the chapel, and rejoins the formation after the station.
- Station:
- Thurifer assists with incense and holy water as needed. For the latter, he holds the Thurible and Incense Boat in one hand in order to hold the Aspersorium with the other.
- Crucifer and Candle bearers standby.
- The Martyrology is chanted.
- Route (continued):
- North out of the Holy Name Chapel.
- Turn right and head East up the main aisle, and proceed as usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass.
Rest of Introductory Rites¶
Reverence to the Altar, Greeting, Penitential Act, Kyrie, Gloria, and [[Collect]] as usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass.
Liturgy of the Word¶
As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass, except:
- A Sequence may precede the [[Alleluia]]. If it does, wait for the [[Alleluia]] to start before starting the Gospel Procession.
- All Genuflect during the [[Credo]] instead of making a Profound Bow1.
Liturgy of the Eucharist¶
As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass.
Concluding Rites¶
As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass.