Ash Wednesday¶
The beginning of Lent.
Overview¶
Roman Rite Solemn Mass, with:
- Penitential Rite and Kyrie omitted.
- #Blessing and Imposition of Ashes
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
- Holy Hour
- Benediction with Compline and the Recession.
This is one of three weekday solemnities that are celebrated at the Crossing Altar, the others being Christmas and Candlemas.
Preparation¶
The Credence Table may be crowded, using a second table (#todo from where?) is recommended.
- Roman Rite Solemn Mass#Preparation.
- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament#Preparation.
- Benediction#Preparation.
- Credence Table:
- Aspersorium.
- Ashes.
- Clorox wipes (for cleaning ashes off of Ministers' hands). Alternatively, lemon and bread.
Order of Mass¶
Roman Rite Solemn Mass#Order of Mass, except:
- No Penitential Rite or Kyrie.
- Immediately following the Homily, the #Blessing and Imposition of Ashes.
- Preparations for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during the Ablutions.
Procession¶
Roman Rite Solemn Mass#Entrance.
Collect¶
The Penitential Rite and Kyrie are omitted (and there is no Gloria since it is Lent), so after the Altar is incense the Book Bearer immediately attends with the Missal for the [[Collect]].
First Reading through Homily¶
As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass.
Blessing and Imposition of Ashes¶
- The Book Bearer approaches the Celebrant with the Missal, the Celebrant says the blessing. The Book Bearer places the Missal on the Choir Stalls and lines up to receive ashes.
- As the Celebrant sprinkles the ashes with Holy Water, the other Servers line up for ashes with the Book Bearer.
- After receiving ashes, the Servers return to the Choir Stalls.
- The Ministers impose ashes on the people. Upon their return, a Server assists with cleaning their hands as needed.
Offertory through Peoples' Communion¶
As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Mass. The [[Credo]] is not said, and the [[Universal Prayer]] is omitted. The Thurifer should add charcoal during Communion.
Ablutions¶
- Acolytes and Book Bearer perform Ablutions, and set the altar for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.
- Thurifer moves the Thurible Stand to the foot of the Crossing Altar on the Epistle Side.
- When finished, all return to Choir Stalls.
Postcommunion prayer and transition¶
- The Book Bearer holds the Missal. The Thurifer stands by next to the Celebrant facing North.
- When finished, the Book Bearer returns to Choir Stalls, the Thurifer precedes the Celebrant to the foot of the Crossing Altar, as at Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament#Transition.
Exposition¶
- Thurifer acts as usual for Exposition, starting from Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament#Incensation.
- Other Servers standby in the Choir Stalls, kneeling as appropriate.
- When Exposition is finished, the Thurifer precedes the Celebrant out of the church through the Lourde's Door.
- The other Servers discreetly Reverence the exposed Eucharist and exit to the Sacristy through the Passageway.
Benediction¶
After the Holy Hour, a Server acts as Thurifer for Benediction, as usual.