Votive Mass of The Holy Spirit
Votive Mass of The Holy Spirit
Votive Mass of The Holy Spirit
ENTRANCE HYMN
When the presider comes to the altar, he makes the customary reverence with the
ministers, kisses the altar, and (if incense is used) incenses it. Then, with the ministers,
he goes to the chair.
GREETING
After the entrance song, the presider and the faithful remain standing and make the sign
of the cross, as the presider says:
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and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Then the presider, facing the people, extends his hands and greets all present with the
following greetings:
Bishop Cortez: Peace be with you.
All: And also with you.
(Commentator: Please be seated for words of welcome
from Rev. Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo,
dean of seminarians of the Theology Department
of San Carlos Seminary.)
PENITENTIAL RITE
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The presider says the absolution:
OPENING PRAYER
Afterwards the presider, with hands joined, sings or says:
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God our Father,
no secret is hidden from You,
for every heart is open to You
and every wish is known.
Fill our hearts with the light
of Your Holy Spirit
to free our thoughts from sin,
that we may perfectly love You
and fittingly praise You.
All: Amen.
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That the Spirit of God may give unending
life to our departed brothers and sisters, let
us pray to the Lord. (R)
Bishop Cortez: Send your Spirit on each of us, let Him put
us afire with his love today and all our
days, forever.
All: Amen.
CONCLUDING RITE
Bishop Cortez: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Deacon: Bow your heads and pray for
God’s blessings.
Bishop Cortez: The Father of light has enlightened
the minds of the disciples
by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
May he bless you and give you
the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Bishop Cortez: May the fire which hovered
over the disciples as tongues
of flame burn out all evil from your hearts
and make them glow
with pure light.
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All: Amen.
Bishop Cortez: God inspired speech in different languages to
proclaim the faith.
May he strengthen your faith
and fulfill your hope of seeing
him face to face.
All: Amen.
Bishop Cortez: May the almighty God bless you,
the Father +, and the Son +,
and the Holy Spirit +.
All: Amen.
Deacon: Go in the peace of Christ.
All: Thanks be to God.