Baptism of the Lord

Celebrated on the first Sunday after January 6th (the traditional date of Epiphany), unless Epiphany is celebrated on Sunday January 7th or 8th, in which case it is celebrated as a Roman Rite Sung Mass¹ on Monday January 8th or 9th.

Overview

Roman Rite Solemn Mass with an Aspersion Rite in lieu of the Kyrie.

Preparation

• Roman Rite Low Mass#Preparation.
• Aspersorium on Credence Table.

Order of Mass

Entrance, Introit

As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass.

Aspersion Rite

This takes the place of the Kyrie. Cue: The Cantor starts singing the antiphon, and an Acolyte assists the Celebrant with the Aspersion Rite:

• Collect the Aspersorium, then precede the Celebrant out of the Sanctuary, and then accompany the priest on his right side, holding the Aspersorium for him. Likely route:
  • To the pews in front of the Rosary Altar.
  • Turn left, West down the main aisle.
  • South across the back of the Nave toward the Sacred Heart Altar.
  • Turn left, East up the aisle.
• Precede the Celebrant back into the Sanctuary, deposit the Aspersorium and return to Choir Stalls#Low.

Gloria through Dismissal

As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass.

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1. This was celebrated as a Roman Rite Sung Mass in 2024. ↩