Christ the King¶
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
Overview¶
Roman Rite Solemn Pontifical Mass at the Crossing Altar celebrated by Bishop Colichicco, with Exposition at the High Altar, #Consecration of the Parish to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and then transitioning into a Eucharistic Procession to St. Patrick's Cathedral, where there is Benediction.
In terms of required personnel, this is the largest liturgy of the year.
Mass Roles & Seating¶
Clergy¶
- Bishop Celebrant, Celebrant's chair.
- Bishop's assistant and Deacon(s), chairs next to Concelebrant, overflow into Choir Stalls.
- Concelebrants, Choir Stalls.
- Other friars in choir dress, Choir Stalls.
Servers¶
| Server | Mass Role(s) | Seat | Procession Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | Master of Ceremonies, Book Bearer | Choir Stalls behind Celebrant | Umbrellino Bearer |
| X | Crucifer, Bell Ringer | Choir Stalls behind Celebrant | Crucifer |
| X | Acolyte 1, Lucifer 1 (Candle bearer, Torch bearer) | Choir Stalls#Low | Lucifer 1 (Candle bearer) |
| X1 | Acolyte 2, Lucifer 2 (Candle bearer, Torch bearer) | Choir Stalls#Low | Lucifer 2 (Candle bearer) |
| X | Thurifer | Choir Stalls#Low | Thurifer 1 |
| X | Boat Bearer | Choir Stalls#Low | Boat Bearer |
| X | N / A | Choir Stalls#Low | Thurifer 2 |
| X | Acolyte 3, Lucifer 3 (Torch bearer) | Choir Stalls#Low | Lucifer 3 (Torch bearer) |
| X1 | Acolyte 4, Lucifer 4 (Torch bearer) | Choir Stalls#Low | Lucifer 4 (Torch bearer) |
| X1 | Mitre Bearer | Choir Stalls behind Celebrant | Mitre Bearer |
| X1 | Crozier Bearer | Choir Stalls behind Celebrant | Crozier Bearer |
Preparation¶
- Roman Rite Solemn Pontifical Mass#Preparation
- Eucharistic Procession#Preparation
- Prie-dieu in the Presbytery behind the polychrome candle on the Epistle side.
- High Altar#Angel Candles lit.
- Servers should bring appropriate clothes and underclothes for the weather. This will include gloves (ideally black) and if necessary, discreet earmuffs.
Order of Mass¶
As usual for Roman Rite Solemn Pontifical Mass, transitioning into Eucharistic Procession, in particular see Eucharistic Procession#Transition from Mass, except:
Ablutions¶
As normal for Roman Rite Solemn Pontifical Mass#Ablutions, preparations for Eucharistic Procession#Ablutions take place at the High Altar:
- Acolytes 1 and 2: Normal Ablutions duties.
- Acolytes 3 and 4:
- Wash the Bishop Celebrant's hands as usual.
- Prepare the High Altar for Exposition as usual.
- Move Prie-dieu to foot of High Altar.
- Ensure two of the Torches are lit and return to Choir Stalls#Low.
- MC and Crucifer assist Bishop Celebrant with vestment change. Then assist Concelebrants as needed.
Postcommunion Prayer¶
Exposition¶
As normal for Eucharistic Procession#Exposition, except:
- Mitre Bearer and Crozier Bearer form up in the Presbytery by the polychrome candles on the Gospel side, opposite the MC and Thurifer 2.
Consecration of the Parish to the Sacred Heart of Jesus¶
All standby kneeling in their formation. The Bishop Celebrant leads this prayer kneeling at the Prie-dieu.
Procession¶
As normal for Eucharistic Procession, particularly Eucharistic Procession#Transition to Procession, except:
- Mitre Bearer and Crozier Bearer walk in a pair just ahead of the Thurifers and Boat Bearer, holding their items. When the Bishop is not carrying the Eucharist, he may walk between the Thurifers/Boat Bearer and Mitre Bearer/Crozier Bearer, and in doing so may carry his Crozier2.
- No stational altars until the final destination at St. Patrick's.
Route¶
- Presbytery, Sanctuary
- West down the main aisle, enter the Narthex, turn right.
- North and exit the 66th St. door.
- North and turn left onto 66th St.
- West and turn left down 5th Ave.
- South and turn left into St. Patrick's.
- Process up Center aisle to Altar.
Timing¶
- Crucifer sets pace. The goal is for the procession to take ~1 hour.
Benediction¶
- Crucifer and Candle bearers stand off to the side
- Mitre Bearer and Crozier Bearer attend to Bishop Celebrant as needed, then stand off to the side.
- Thurifers lead Eucharist to altar, and then kneel at foot with Boat Bearer for Benediction.
- Torch bearers kneel and plant Torches on either side.
- After Benediction, try to exit in a dignified way