Corpus Christi¶

The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.

Overview¶

Roman Rite Solemn Mass at SVF:
- Thurifer, four Torch bearers and a Boat Bearer during the Eucharistic Prayer.
- Exposition and vestment change during the #Ablutions.
#Eucharistic Procession:
- Stations at Holy Name Chapel, St. John Nepomucene, and ending at SCS.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at SCS.
Holy Hour at SCS.
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 4:45pm at SCS.

Servers will clean everything up at the start of Holy Hour. Returning to SCS for the rest of Holy Hour and Benediction is optional; we will not serve either.

Roles¶

#Mass and #Eucharistic Procession:

Master of Ceremonies
Umbrellino Bearer, Book Bearer, Acolyte 1
Crucifer, Bell Ringer
Candle bearer 1, Torch bearer 3 (Mass)
Candle bearer 2, Torch bearer 4 (Mass), Acolyte 2
Thurifer 1 (Mass, #Eucharistic Procession, Exposition)
Thurifer 2 (Eucharistic Procession)
Boat bearer
Torch bearer 1 (Mass, Eucharistic Procession)
Torch bearer 2 (Mass, Eucharistic Procession)
Canopy Bearer 1
Canopy Bearer 2
Canopy Bearer 3
Canopy Bearer 4

Preparation¶

SVF, Roman Rite Solemn Mass#Preparation as usual, except:

SCS (Parochial Vicar of SCS will do this, servers don't have to):

Corporal and Thabor on Crossing Altar.
[[Candelabrae]] on Crossing Altar, lit.
Altar and Sanctuary candles lit.
Thurible Stand just outside the Sanctuary.
Adoration booklets at foot of the Sanctuary.

Mass¶

Entrance Procession¶

Procession#Long Cloister Walk Procession to Crossing Altar.
Order:
- Thurifer 1, with Boat Bearer just behind and to his left.
- Crucifer, flanked by Candle bearers 1 and 2.
- Other Servers in pairs just behind, empty-handed.

Introductory Rites through Epistle¶

As usual.

Alleluia¶

The Alleluia is followed by a sung Sequence. The Gospel Procession should not begin until part way through the Sequence, at "Dogma datur Christianis". Otherwise as usual.

Gospel, Homily, Credo, Universal Prayer, Offertory¶

As usual, except the Sacred Heart Novena is said after the Universal Prayer.

Eucharistic Prayer¶

Torch bearers 1-4 hold Torches.
Thurifer 1 does incense as usual.
Boat Bearer is positioned to Thurifer 1's right, to add incense just before the Epiclesis.

Pater Noster through Agnus Dei¶

As usual.

Eucharistic Procession¶

See Eucharistic Procession.

Stations¶

Three Stations along this route:

Altar in Holy Name Chapel
- Benediction will be given.
St. John Nepomucene Church
- Pastor of St. John Nepomucene will give a short homily.
- One or more hymns may be sung.
- Benediction is given.
SCS
- Benediction is given.

Route¶

Down the main aisle.
Turn left, South into Holy Name Chapel.
First Station at the Holy Name Chapel Altar.
Form up, head North toward 66th St.
Turn left into Narthex.
Turn right, exit 66th St. door.
Turn left (and left again), South down Lexington Avenue.
Turn left, East across 65th St.
Turn left, North up 1st Ave.
Turn right, East into St. John Nepomucene Church and up the main aisle.
Second Station at St. John Nepomucene Church.
Form up, head West out of St. John Nepomucene Church.
Turn right, North up 1st Ave.
Turn right, East onto 68th St.
Turn left into front entrance of SCS and up main aisle.
Third Station at SCS.

Exit¶

Servers all exit the Sanctuary silently through the back into the Sacristy.

Bring SVFs liturgical items back:

Processional Crucifix.
Processional Candles.
Thurible, Incense Boat. Leave SCS's Thurible there.
Umbrellino.

Benediction¶

SCS's parochial vicar will do the Benediction without server assistance.