ARCHDIOCESAN SHRINE OF ESPIRITU SANTO

MINISTRY OF ALAT SERVERS

Lecture
Compilation

2020
Overview
 Espiritu Santo Parish: A Pilgrim Church Twice Sanctified
From Cemetery to Sanctuary
The ground on which the church was erected is holy. But when a home of God is
raised on the soil previously set aside to shelter the mortal remains of the faithful, it can
be well said to rest on ground that is doubly sacred. On this ground a new church of the
HOLY GHOST will soon be erected on the corner of Rizal Avenue and Tayuman Sts.,
on a soil twice sanctified.
The district of Santa Cruz, within which the church will be located, has always
been “outside” of the residential district of the fashionable Manila and has been
devoted to business (Chinese traders’ headquarters). Within the past three centuries in
it was located one of the oldest burial ground of the city, the then Santa Cruz Cemetery
or as it was known the Cervantes Cemetery located at the intersection of Rizal Avenue
and Tayuman Street.
Late in the 19th century, Manila began to grow. With the American occupation
the growth intensified. The filled lands along Rizal Avenue began to build up and in the
first decade of the 20th century the northern part of Santa Cruz became thickly
populated as its neighbor district of Tondo.
1913 Sanitary authorities ordered the closure of the cemetery because health
authority considered the cemetery as a menace to the health of inhabitants
and health regulations do not allow burial grounds to be constantly used in
the vicinity of the populous sections. That same year the cemetery was closed.
All this time the District of Cervantes (District of San Lazaro) – now included
in the District of Santa Cruz was without a catholic church. Inhabitants long
for house of worship their neighborhood, but nothing was done until about
seven or eight years later.
1924 Nothing was done until in 1924 when Associate Justice Florentino Torres of
the Supreme Court headed a group of residents in a move to secure fort their
district the recognition of an Ecclesiastical Community.
1926 As the result of this movement, the grounds allotted to the parish church was
the old Cemetery of Santa Cruz.
On December 19, 1926, Espiritu Santo Parish on the then known District of
San Lazaro was established with Rev. Fr. William Finneman, SVD as the first
parish priest.
A rectory (convent) was built and was used as a chapel where masses were
celebrated every day. Later on, a small wooden building was constructed at
the corner of Rizal Avenue and Tayuman Street - where the chapel was
transferred.
1928 Fr. Finneman planned to build a beautiful church for the parish. He even
undertook the raising of funds, even appealed for help to the catholic
community in the United States.
The same year, Fr. Finneman was appointed by Pope Pius XII and was
consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of Manila.
1929 Reverend Fr. Philip Beck, SVD was appointed as the acting parish priest.

Build Me a Sanctuary so that I May Dwell Amongst You!

1930 April 1930, Reverend Fr. Enrique Demond, SVD was appointed as parish
priest.
As the parish was growing, the need of a bigger church was urgent. And so,
an architectural plan was drawn up by a German Architect Mr. Gabler
Gumpert and costruction began in an earnest in early 1931. The Archbishop
of Manila granted Bishop Finneman an initial allowance of ₱ 20, 000. 00 with
which to undertake the construction of the new church.
Unfortunately, lack of funds delayed the work when it was already one-third
done. Mr. Notle, a German engineer had to use woods and galvanized sheets
in closing the front portion of the church.
Due to ill health, Fr. Demond had to go home to Germany where he needed
rest.
1931 On December 1931, Reverend Fr. Jose Dusemund, SVD took over as the
parish priest.
A crypt which contained 444 niches was built underneath the altar, which
were sold to local residents. The proceeds were used to fund the construction
of the church.
1932 On May 14, 1932, on the occasion of the Parish Fiesta, Bishop William
Finneman solemnly blessed the fully constructed church.
1936 On July 1936, Reverend Fr. Carlos Hrusenbaum, SVD became the parish
priest.
On December 9, 1936, Bishop Finneman was appointed as First Prefect
Apostolic of Mindoro.
1939 On April 1939, Reverend Fr. Antonio Albretch, SVD took over as parish
priest.
War broke out in 1941 – 1945. During the war years, the church remained
unscathed even in the battle of liberation in January – February 1945.

And the word dwelt amongst us

1946 On March 1946, Reverend Fr. William Duschak, SVD, became the parish
priest.
as the successor of Fr. Antonio, in peace time, Fr. Duschak settled down to
task of putting up the finishing touches to the church. He bought a “Baldwin”
electric organ and electric chimes that reminded the parishioners every
Sunday morning of their obligation to attend mass.
1947 Knowing the importance of a catholic education, Fr. Duschak founded the
Espiritu Santo Parochial School.
1951 On May 26, 1951, Mr. and Mrs. Jose G. Lopez of Jolo Lema donated the image
of the Blessed Trinity made by the famous sculptor Maximo Vicente.
On September 21, 1951, Most Reverend William Duschak, SVD, DD. was
consecrated as Bishop of Mindoro.
Reverend Fr. Matias Buendgen, SVD, became the parish priest.
1952 On September 12, 1952, new tabernacle costing ₱ 8,000.00 arrived from the
United States.
Spiritual works were also done in the San Lazaro Hospital where frequently
children were baptized in Articulo Mortiz and marriage fixed in sick bed or
death beds. Fr. Matias spent his time caring for the leper patients of San
Lazaro Hospital. He even was recognized as the “Father Damian of Manila”
because of his close contact with the leper patients.
Fr. Matias also had to divide his time between the church and the school. He
built the imposing edifice of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the corner of Rizal
Avenue and Tayuman Street.
1955 On November, the edifice was blessed by Archbishop Rufino J. Santos.
1956 Baptismal font was donated by Jose Pablo & Company.
1958 On June 2, 32 marbles arrived from Italy costing ₱ 25, 000.00.
Big bell weighing 755 kilograms were donated by Mrs. And Mr. Jose Lopez.
Small bell weighing 75 kilograms were donated by Mr. Jose Santos.
Golden ciborium and silver baptismal vessels were donated by the people
from the hometown of Fr. Matias.
On July, Reverend Fr. Antonio Albretch, SVD, became the parish priest for
the second time.
On July 11, the marble main altar was consecrated by H.E. Rufino J. Cardinal
Santos, where the relics of St. Matthias – the apostle, St. Irmina, and St. Maria
Goretti, virgin and martyr were placed in the tomb of the marble altar.
 Picture/ painting of the Descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles on the
ark of the sanctuary was painted by Mr. Jose Santos, a talented painter.
Fr. Antonio added one more story to the main building of the school and built
an annex building at Tayuman corner Oroquieta Streets and another annex
building at Oroquieta Street between Batangas and Yuseco Streets.
It was Fr. Antonio who constructed the church ceiling with beautiful gothic
design.
1959 Reverend Fr. Aurelio Galvan, SVD, became the parish priest.
1963 Reverend Fr. Francis Kutchez, SVD, became the parish priest.
1964 Reverend Fr. Antonio Albrecht, took over again as the parish priest.
1967 in keeping with the changes in liturgy brought about by the II Vatican
Council, the Christmas midnight mass was celebrated by the priest facing the
people for the first time. A wooden altar was used for the occasion while the
marble altar was being constructed in the middle of the sanctuary.
1968 the marble altar was completed and blessed. Through the generosity of the
benefactors and parishioners, a pipe organ costing ₱ 72, 000.00 was acquired
and installed by Reverend Fr. Herman Schalblitzki, SVD, on October and was
solemnly blessed by the Most Reverend Bienvenido M. Lopez, DD, on
November 24, 1968.
1973 Monsignor Gorgonio Encarnacion became the parish priest.
During his term, a four-story multipurpose building was constructed to
replace the old convent.
1990 Monsignor Emmanuel Sunga became the parish priest.
Under Mgr. Sunga, church facilities were improved and a big generator at the
back of the church was installed.
1993 Monsignor Norberto Habos became the parish priest
The magnificent retablo of the Holy Spirit at the dome of the main altar, the
chapel of Saints, and the stained glass windows which depicted the 15
mysteries of the Rosary were installed.
1998 Monsignor Albert G. Salonga became the parish priest.
During his tenure, the computerized church bells were put to use. The two-
story formation center was constructed; Adoration Chapel, parish office,
candle stand corner, and Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help were
renovated. The image of Rosa Mystica was acquired. More importantly, the
43-year-old pipe organ was fully rehabilitated through the help of fund-
raising projects. The rehabilitation costed ₱ 245, 000, 000.00
2014 On June 8, the Espiritu Santo Parish was declared as an Archdiocesan Shrine
by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle.
2015 Reverend Fr. Wilmer R. Rosario, JCD was assigned as the parish priest, up to
the present.
Currently, at his term, renovation and improvement of parish facilities were
done. New sound system was also installed.
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Basic Prayers
Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son Our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into Hell; the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into Heaven, and seated at the right hand of God, the Father almighty;
from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,
the only-begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages,
 God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
consubstantial with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
he came down from heaven by the power of the Holy Spirit
was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,
and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is adored and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church.
I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins,
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death.
Glory Be
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
 and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
and ever shall be,
world without end.
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, mother of Mercy.
Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve;
to thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping,
in this vale of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us;
and after this our exile, show unto us
the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet virgin Mary.
The Fatima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell, lead all souls to heaven,
especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.
Prayer to the Guardian Angel
Angel of God,
my guardian dear,
To whom God's love
commits me here,
Ever this day,
be at my side,
To light and guard,
Rule and guide.
Angelus
The Angel of the Lord declared to Mary:
And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women and
blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of
our death. Amen.
Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be it done unto me according to Thy word.
 Hail Mary . . .
And the Word was made Flesh: And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary . . .
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of
Christ.
Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to whom the
incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by
His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through the same
Christ Our Lord.
Prayer Before Mass
Almighty and Loving Father, You gather your people to worship and thank You, in the
celebration of the Holy Eucharist which your son left for us in His everlasting love.
You called us to serve and minister in the Eucharist, cleanse us from our sins, purify our
intentions and make us worthy channels of your graces. May our humble service at
your altar bring blessings to our own lives and contribute to the holiness of our
community. May this participation in the saving grace of Eucharist enrich the life of the
community through the power of the breaking of the bread. Amen.
Mary Mother of the Holy Eucharist, pray for us and lead us to Jesus your Son.
Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, have mercy on us
Prayer After Mass
Lord Jesus Christ, thank You for inviting us to serve at your Altar, and to experience the
healing power of your word and Eucharist. Please forgive us for whatever faults we
may have committed while assisting in the Holy Mass. May the grace of the Eucharist
be reflected in the lives we live and may we share this love with others as we become
Eucharistic persons. May all glory and praise be Yours now and forever. Amen.
Mary Mother of the Holy Eucharist, pray for us and lead us to Jesus your Son.
Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, have mercy on us.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
O Holy Spirit, our light, our strength and our guide
In following the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Activate the faith we received in Baptism and which was reaffirmed in confirmation
When You came to dwell in us with sevenfold gifts of Wisdom, Understanding,
Knowledge, Counsel, Fortitude, Piety and Fear of the Lord.
Rouse up these gifts in our minds and hearts.
So that we may always walk along the road of holiness and justice
All the days of our lives through Christ our Lord. Amen.
SPIRIT OF WISDOM,
Direct our thoughts, words and actions.
SPIRIT OF UNDERSTANDING,
Make us understand God's will made known to us in the events of daily life.
SPIRIT OF KNOWLEDGE,
Give us the knowledge that will lead us to salvation.
SPIRIT OF COUNSEL,
Make us see the light amidst the darkness of our troubles and difficulties.
SPIRIT OF FORTITUDE,
Give us the courage to follow the will of God always.
SPIRIT OF PIETY,
Inflame our hearts with love of God and neighbor and everything that comes
from God.
SPIRIT OF FEAR OF THE LORD,
Give us a lively fear of sin so that we may always remain in God's grace. AMEN.

Panalangin sa Espiritu Santo

Naninikluhod kaming naghahandog ng aming sarili sa Iyo, Diyos Espiritu Santo,
Upang sambahing walang humpay ang kaningningan ng iyong kabanalan,
Ang katarungan at pagmamahal na walang hanggan
Nang sa gayon ay sa Iyo kami mabuhay, gumalaw, at magnais na manatiling buhay.
Ikaw ang lakas at liwanag,
Iligtas mo kami sa pagkakasala at anomang kapahamakan.
Huwag mo itulot na dahil sa aming kahinaan at hibo ng tukso
Ay magtaksil kami sa iyong pagmamahal.
Bagkus ay ituon naming an gaming isip at puso sa mga ipinahihiwatig mo sa amin
Upang matamo ang kaligayahang walang hanggan. Amen.

ESPIRITU NG KATALINUHAN,
Manguna Ka sa lahat ng aming gawain.
ESPIRITU NG PANG-UNAWA,
Ipaliwanag Mo ang kalooban ng Diyos sa mga pangyayari sa araw-araw.

ESPIRITU NG KARUNUNGAN,
Akayin Mo kami sa pagtuklas ng kaalamang magdadala sa kaluwalhatiang
walang hanggan.
ESPIRITU NG PAGPAPAYO,
Tanglawan Mo kami sa aming pag-aalinlangan.
ESPIRITU NG LAKAS AT BUHAY,
Bigyan Mo kami ng katatagang balikatin ang mga pasanin sa buhay at ang
paglilingkod sa Iyo.
ESPIRITU NG KABANALAN,
Pag-alabin Mo ang aming puso sa pagmamahal sa Diyos at sa kapwa.
ESPIRITU NG PAGKATAKOT SA DIYOS,
 Iligtas Mo kami sa pagkakasala at paglabag sa kalooban Mo. AMEN.

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PRAYING THE HOLY ROSARY
Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Pope Saint John Paul II suggested the recitation of the Rosary as follows: the JOYFUL
mysteries Monday and Saturday, the LUMINOUS on Thursday, the SORROWFUL on
Tuesday and Friday, and the GLORIOUS on Wednesday and Sunday (with this
exception; Sundays of Advent and Christmas – the JOYFUL; Sundays of Lent – the
SORROWFUL). Here is a chart:
JOYFUL SORROWFUL
Monday & Saturday Tuesday & Friday

1. The Annunciation of the Lord to Mary 1. The Agony of Jesus in the Garden
Mary is chosen to be the mother of Jesus. Jesus prays when confronted with the
2. The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth sins of the world.
Elizabeth recognizes Mary as the mother 2. The Scourging at the Pillar
of our Lord. Jesus is whipped before His execution.
3. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ 3. Jesus is Crowned with Thorns
Jesus is born and laid in a manger. Jesus is mocked with a painful crown of
4. The Presentation of our Lord thorns.
Jesus is presented in the Temple of 4. Jesus Carried the Cross
Jerusalem. Jesus carries the weight of our sins to His
5. Finding Jesus in the Temple at age 12 crucifixion.
Jesus is found discussing God's laws in 5. The Crucifixion of our Lord
the temple. Jesus Christ dies to save all mankind.
GLORIOUS LUMINOUS
Wednesday & Sunday Thursday

1. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ 1. The Baptism in the Jordan

Jesus rises triumphant over death. God proclaims Jesus is His Son.
2. The Ascension of Jesus to Heaven 2. The Wedding at Cana
As Jesus ascends, He gives us a special Jesus performs a surprising miracle at a
task. wedding.
3. The Descent of the Holy Ghost 3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom
At Pentecost the Church is born. Jesus calls us to do something important.
4. The Assumption of Mary into Heaven 4. The Transfiguration
The Virgin Mary is gloriously assumed Jesus is gloriously transformed.
into heaven. 5. The Institution of the Eucharist
5. Mary is Crowned as Queen of Heaven Jesus shares His Body and Blood for our
and Earth salvation.
 Mary is honored above all creatures.

The steps to praying the Rosary are:

1. Make the Sign of the Cross and say the “Apostles’ Creed”
2. Say the “Our Father”
3. Say three “Hail Mary” for Faith, Hope, and Charity
4. Say the “Glory Be”
5. Announce the First Mystery and then say the “Our Father”
6. Say ten “Hail Mary” while meditating on the Mystery
7. Say the “Glory Be” (Optional: Say the “O My Jesus” prayer requested by Mary at
Fatima)
8. Announce the Next Mystery; then say the “Our Father” and repeat these steps (6
through 8) as you continue through the remaining Mysteries.
9. Say the closing prayers: the “Hail Holy Queen” and “Final Prayer”
 10. Make the “Sign of the Cross”
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THE MASS
THE PARTS OF THE MASS AND THEIR MEANING
There are 2 Major parts in the structure of the rite of the Mass: The Liturgy of the
Word, which leads to the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Before the Liturgy of the Word, there
are the Introductory Rites. After the Liturgy of the Eucharist, there is the Concluding
Rite.

A. INTRODUCTORY RITES
1. The Entrance Song — opens the celebration and accompanies the procession of
priest and servers to the altar. It should be sung, to deepen our unity together
and to introduce us to the mystery of the season or feast.
2. Veneration of the Altar and Greeting of the People — come after the entrance.
As it is the sign of Christ Himself, center of the Church and of the Eucharistic
assembly, the altar is shown reverence by 3 traditional gestures: the bow or the
customary reverence, the kiss, the incensation (when incense is used). The
presider greets the assembly which reminds us that we are one, in the power and
grace of God.
3. The Penitential Rite — invites us to be sorry for our sins, and takes away venial
or minor sins which do not need absolution in private confession. We come to
God in a spirit of contrition so that we may celebrate the Eucharist worthily and
grow in grace. The rite includes "I confess and Lord have mercy".
4. The Gloria is an ancient hymn of praise sung or recited to appropriate
celebrations especially on feasts and solemnities.
5. The Opening Prayer (also called the Collect) - introduced with an invitation to
prayer and a time of silent prayer. On behalf of the people, the priest offers this
prayer thus we all respond “Amen".

B. THE LITURGY OF THE WORD

1. The first scripture reading on a Sunday or Solemnity is usually taken from the
Old Testament.
2. The Responsorial Psalm continues the theme of the reading or expresses the
mood of the season or occasion. It should be sung as a "responsory", that is, with
the people making the responsive verse their own prayer and the cantor or choir
singing the psalm itself. It is incorrect to describe it as a "response to the
readings."
 3. The second scripture reading on a Sunday or Solemnity is taken from any
portion of the New Testament which is not a Gospel, especially the letters of
Paul.
4. The Alleluia or Gospel Verse should be sung, our joyous welcome to the Word
in the Gospel.
5. The Gospel is the major reading of the Liturgy of the Word. We stand to show
our reverence for the words of Jesus Christ and the events of his life. Only an
ordained minister may read the Gospel.
6. The Homily is an explanation and proclamation of the readings of the Liturgy.
7. The Profession of Faith or the Creed is our act of Faith, our assent to the
teachings of Christ in the Church.
8. The Prayer of the Faithful or General Intercession offers the petitions of the
community before God.

C. THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

1. The Preparation of the Gifts (offertory to Prayer over the Gifts). The bread and
wine which God has given to us is given back to God from whom everything
comes.
2. The Eucharistic Prayer is a prayer of thanksgiving, a prayer of consecration, a
priestly prayer of consecration, a priestly prayer of sacrifice. There are various
steps in this greatest prayer of liturgy:
a. In the Preface the priest leads us in offering thanks to God.
b. In the Sanctus, we all praise the Holy Trinity “Holy, Holy, holy Lord…"
we kneel for the central words of the Eucharistic prayer.
c. At the epiclesis, the priest extends his hands over the gins and asks the
Holy Spirit to change them into the Body and Blood of Christ.
d. The narrative of institution is the form of words, taken from the Last
Supper, used for the consecration. At this supreme moment of the Mass,
the bread and wine are truly changed into the Body and Blood of Christ.
e. At the elevation the priest shows us the Host and the Chalice, and we
adore our Lord.
f. An acclamation follows the consecration. We proclaim the Mystery of
Faith that we believe in the Real Presence of Jesus, and His sacrifice, Christ
giving himself up for us.
g. The priest continues the Eucharistic Prayer. In the anamnesis we
remember the saving death and resurrection of our Lord made present
here and now through the Eucharist.
h. In the offering, the priest expresses what is happening, that we offer
Christ the victim to the Father, that we offer ourselves in Him the true
Priest, that we become one in Christ.
i. The intercessions, prayer for others, unite the Church on earth, in
purgatory and in heaven to this One sacrifice, offered for the living and
the dead, enriched by our Lady and the saints.
 j. Finally, in the great doxology (praise of God), the priest raises the chalice
and paten, the Body and Blood of Christ, offering "through Him, with
Him and in Him..." and all the people respond with the Great "Amen".
3. The Communion Rite begins with the Lord's Prayer ask for "our daily bread",
the food for those who have been forgiven. In the rite of peace, we beg for peace
in the Church and the world. We show our love for one preparation for
Communion, by giving a sign of peace, s signs true peace which our Lord gives
us. While we pray to the Lord as "Lamb of God", the priest repeats the action of
the Lord at the Last Supper by breaking the Host, so that the sacred food can be
shared in Holy Communion. We who are many partake one bread (1Cor.10: 17).
He Places a particle of the Host in the chalice, an ancient custom which we may
see as a sign of the unity of the Body and Blood of Christ who is alive a risen,
present with, us in the Eucharist. After a quiet prayer of preparation, the priest
adores the Lord and shows us the broken Host, "This is the Lamb of Cod...” We
respond by admitting we are not worthy to receive Him, but His grace will heal
us. The short Prayer after Communion completes the Communion Rite. Brief
announcements may follow.

D. THE CONCLUDING RITE

1. The presider gives the Blessing, which may take a simple or solemn form. As we
began the mass in the name of the Holy Trinity, so we conclude the Mass in the
power of the Trinity, making the sign of the cross on our bodies, a sign of faith,
of belonging to the Church.
2. The presider or the deacon in the Dismissal sends each of us into the world,
loving and serving the Lord, living out the Eucharist we have offered and
celebrated.

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SACRED OBJECTS AND SACRED VESTMENTS
SACRED OBJECT USE AND DEFINITION
 A sacred cloth of white linen around
twenty inches square upon which the
chalice, paten and ciboria are placed
during Mass. When not in use, it is folded
three times each way so as to form nine
equal squares and placed in the burse. All
vessels that actually contain the Blessed
Sacrament – chalice, paten, ciborium and
CORPORAL monstrance – must be places on a
corporal.

A square linen, stiffened with starch

cardboard, or plastic, set on the chalice to
prevent dirt or insects from falling in to it.

PALL
The plate on which the broad (big Host)
used by the presider is placed and
consecrated during the Mass. It is usually
of the same material as the chalice and is
place on top of the chalice at the start of
PATEN the Mass.
A small piece of white absorbent linen,
approximately eight by sixteen inches,
folded in three lengthwise, and marked
with a cross in the center, employed
during the Mass. It is used to wipe the lip
of the chalice after the reception of the
PURIFICATOR Precious Blood and to dry the chalice
after it is washed at the end of or after
Mass.

A cup usually (but not always) supported

by a "node" (the central part of the vessel,
usually a knob) and set on a base. This
vessel is used to hold the Precious Blood
of the Lord at the Mass.

CHALICE

A paten in the form of a chalice with a lid

 because the Sacred Body of our Lord is
placed in it. It is used to contain the Hosts
reserved in the tabernacle.

CIBORIUM

Are the vessels to hold the wine and

water at the Mass.

CRUETS

Used to hold and, catch the water for the

washing of the hands of the presider after
the Offertory and Communion. They are
always paired with a finger towel.
PITCHER AND BASIN/LAVABO
Small cloths used the celebrants at
various times in the liturgy, for instance
at the Preparation of the Gifts in the Mass
or by the bishop when administering the
FINGER TOWEL Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy
Orders.

Used during Communion, held by server

under the chin of those who receive
communion directly into the mouth. It
must be used when Holy Communion is
COMMUNION PLATE given by "intinction", dipping the Host in
the Blood of the Lord.
Rung by a server at Mass, at the two
elevations and as a warning before the
consecration. It has a practical use, to
draw attention to the most sacred
moments of the liturgy. In some places it
takes the form of a set of bells. It may also
SANCTUS BELL be used during the Eucharistic blessing at
benediction. It also rung during the
singing of the Gloria.
 The volume of presidential prayers for
the officiant of the Eucharist and for any
rites connected with the Mass. Vatican
Council II restored the rule that all
members of worshipping community,
whether ministers or lay persons, should
perform only the parts which pertain to
their office in accordance with the
SACRAMENTARY
principles of the Liturgy.

The liturgical book that holds the

Scriptural readings used during the
Liturgy of the Word in the Mass. This is
usually placed at the ambo or Lectern.

LECTIONARY

Placed on the altar at the preparation of

gifts. It takes various forms, a metal or
wooden book-rest or a cushion. Used as a
stand for the sacramentary that the
presider is using.
SACRAMENTARY STAND
A metal bowl hanging by three chains
(usually) from a disc. The cover, pierced
to allow the smoke to rise, is usually held
by a fourth chain, which passes through
the hole in the disc, so that the server can
raise it. A metal ring is often used to hold
these chains together around the bowl. It
is often mistaken for the "incense" and the
"charcoal". The thurible is used to contain
THURIBLE these two.
Shaped like a boat, with a hinged lid and
a matching spoon. From the boat the
grains of incense are spooned onto the
burning coals in the thurible.
INCENSE BOAT
 A movable table to the side of the altar,
covered with white cloth, upon which are
placed the things needed for sacred
functions, particularly the Mass, such as
the chalice, cruets, basin and finger cloth
or towel.

CREDENCE TABLE

A large crucifix, and set on a long staff, to

be carried in procession, and perhaps
used as the altar cross at Mass.

PROCESSIONAL CROSS

Two tall candlesticks carried in

procession by two servers.

PROCESSIONAL CANDLES
A larger vessel, really a stand to display
the Host at exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament. It is designed so that we can
see the Host and adore the Lord. The
priest uses the monstrance to give the
Eucharistic blessing at Benediction and to
carry the hosts on a solemn Eucharistic
procession. There are many imaginative
designs for the monstrance, but a typical
design is a circular with rays coming
MONSTRANCE from the center point.

The gilt clip which holds Host when

exposed in the monstrance.

LUNETTE
 The round container which holds the
Host and lunette in the tabernacle. A
smaller pyx, like an old-fashioned watch
case, is used to take the Eucharist to the
sick.
PYX
Also known as the aspersorium for the
bucket and the sprinkler as an
aspergillum. The sprinkler may take the
form of a brush or of a hollow bulb,
perhaps containing a sponge, with
openings so that drops of water may be
HOLY WATER VESSEL
sprinkled on people or objects.

A vessel that holds the oil for the sick and

oil of Chrism for Baptism and
Confirmation.

OIL STOCKS

SACRED VESTMENT USE AND DEFINITION

A white garment reaching to the ankles.

It is derived from the ancient Roman
tunic and is a sign of purity. The word
"alb" comes from the Latin word for
"white".

ALB
 A distinctive sign of those who have
received Holy Orders as they carry out
the ministry in sacrament and worship.
The priest wears the stole around the
neck and hanging down in front. The
deacon wears his stole on his left
shoulder, crossing it like a sash under his
right arm. It is of the color of the season
or day. It stands for authority in the
STOLE community.
The major Eucharistic vestment, worn
over the stole and the alb. It is the color of
the season or day. There are various
styles of chasuble. These styles developed
over the years from the original form of
outdoor cloak of the later Greek and
Roman period. It stands for charity ("And
over all these put on love, that is, the
bond of perfection." Co1.3:14).
CHASUBLE

Worn by the deacon. It resembles a large

coat, of the color of the season or day. It is
worn over the stole and the alb.

DALMATIC

A large semi-circular cloak, held at the

front by a clasp or band of fabric. It is
used for solemn celebrations of the
sacraments and for Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament.

COPE
 A large white shawl, worn around the
shoulders while carrying the Blessed
Sacrament in procession and while giving
the Eucharistic blessing at the
benediction.

HUMERAL VEIL
A double-pointed head-dress, with two
lappets flanging at the back. It has been
used by bishops since the 12th century.
The ornate mitre may be adorned with
embroidery or gems. The simple mitre is
of plain white fabric. It is ordinarily used
while:
a. sitting
b. addressing or blessing the people
c. walking in procession (except in
the of the Blessed Sacrament)
He does not use it at the Introductory
Prayers of the Mass or Liturgy of the
hours, at the orations, the prayers of the
faithful, Eucharistic Prayer, the Gospel, at
hymns sung standing, not in the presence
MITRE of the exposed Blessed Sacrament.
A staff, usually with a shepherd's crook
at the top, is a sign of his pastoral office.
The Bishop carries it to remind us that he
is the pastor and guardian of God's
people. Each bishop may use it when
celebrating pontificalier, with the assent
of the local bishop. If there are several
CROZIER bishops in a celebration, only the
presiding one uses it.

The bishop's necklace. It is worn under

the chasuble and the dalmatic, under the
cope but above the mozeta.

PECTORAL CROSS
 Worn at all times as a sign that the bishop
is wedded to Christ in the service of his
Church as shepherd of the flock and
should always be worn.
EPISCOPAL RING

The small violet cap worn by the bishop.

SKULL CAP / ZUCCHETTO

Given to the residential archbishops.
They wear it above the chasuble in their
jurisdictional territory when pontificating
solemnly and during ordinations,
consecration of a church, dedication of an
altar, blessing of an abbot or consecration
of virgins.
PALLIUM

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LITURGY
DEFINITION
The word “liturgy” comes from a Greek word for a public duty, a service, a
public duty. Its original meaning was public action performed by a citizen to benefit
other citizen. When the word was adopted by the church to describe her public
“services” of worship, the meaning changed. In Christian liturgy we are not talking
about what we do, rather we talk about what God does.
As the second Vatican council points out so clearly, the liturgy of the church is
the action of Jesus Christ, an action of eternal worship which he involves us, the
members of his mystical body the church, the church. The council teaching always
places the first emphasis on Jesus Christ, The eternal high priest. He is present and
active in his people, for he is risen Lord whose perfect sacrifice is accepted by the Father
in the Holy Spirit. This is why the priest, offering the body and blood of the Lord, say or
sings:” Through him, with him, in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and
honor is yours, almighty Father, forever and ever”.

LITURGICAL TIME
 The church recalls and celebrates the whole mystery of Christ, his coming and
birth, his ministry, his saving death and resurrection. His ascension and the sending of
the Holy Spirit and our lives in Him.as we await the second coming.
Each day of the year is made Holy by the celebration of mass and the divine
office. A liturgical day runs from midnight to midnight, But Sundays and solemnities
begin with the evening of the preceding day. Thus, we have those so-called anticipated
mass on Saturday evenings. Easter is the greatest solemnity. The climax and the original
feast of the liturgical year. Every Sunday is like a “little Easter” When the church
celebrates the day of the resurrection the “Lord’s Day”. Also in the course of the year,
days are set aside to honor Mary, the Mother of God and the other saints.
There are Four (4) of liturgical observance
1. SOLEMNITIES, including all Sundays of the greatest importance which begin in
the evening of the preceding day, with a special vigil Mass for solemnities.
2. FEASTS, which are celebrated within the limits of a calendar day;
3. MEMORIALS, which are either obligatory (M) or optional (m), with only one
memorial celebrated when more than one optional memorial falls on the same
day.
4. FERIALS, on which there may be an optional memorial, and when the priest
may select a Mass on his own choice, unless otherwise directed by the calendar.
The server should be aware of the Four (4) great seasons of the year (wherein we
celebrate a particular aspect of the Mystery of Christ), as well as the ordinary time
(wherein we celebrate the Mystery of Christ in its fullness and totality), the ceremonies
and customs to be observed and the liturgical colors.
1. ADVENT SEASON – the beginning of the church year, celebrates the two-fold
coming of Christ (Incarnation and Final judgment). With Christian joy, we
celebrate His first coming. In Christian hope, we await his second coming. The
color is violet. Advent has Four (4) weeks including those Nine (9) days of the
Simbang Gabi.
2. CHRISTMAS SEASON - celebrates Jesus’ Birth, the incarnation, God becoming
Man. There are two (2) focal points: The First is Christmas day with its octave
(8days), including several feasts and concluding with the solemnity of Mary,
Mother of God (Jan.1), The second is The solemnity of the Epiphany (including
the Baptism of the Lord, which is also the First Sunday in Ordinary Time). The
color is white.
3. LENTEN SEASON - when we give ourselves to prayer and perpetual and
penance, to hearing the word of God and to acts of charity. We prepare for Easter
as we recall the grace of baptism. It runs from Ash Wednesday until the Mass of
the Lord’s supper exclusive (on Holy Thursday). The color is violet. The
Sundays of Lent have priority over all solemnities and feast of the Lord. All
weekdays of Lent take precedence over obligatory memorials (M). The sixth
Sunday of Lent marks the beginning of Holy week, also known as Palm Sunday.
Holy week recalls the sufferings of Our Lord.
 4. THE EASTER TRIDUUM - the three days of the passion and resurrection of
Christ is the highest point of the whole year. What Sunday is to each week, the
Solemnity of Easter is to the whole liturgical year. The Triduum begins on Holy
Thursday with the Evening Mass of the Lord’s supper, continues through Good
Friday with the solemn commemoration of the Lord’ passion and death, and
reaches its high point in the celebration of the Easter vigil. The Triduum closes in
the evening of the Easter Sunday. The color is white, but red on Good Friday.
5. THE EASTER SEASON – covers the Fifty (50) days between the Easter Sunday
and Pentecost. These days are celebrated as feast days, but the first eight (8) days
after Easter Sunday are called Easter Octave and are celebrated as Solemnities of
the Lord. The color is white. On the 40th day after Easter, the church celebrates
the Ascension of our Lord to heaven. In the days after the Ascension to the
Saturday before Pentecost, we prepare for the coming of the Holy Spirit. The
color is white. On the Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the sending of the Holy
spirit to the church. The color is red.
6. SUNDAYS IN ORDINARY TIME – fall into two (2) groups: a) Sundays
between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday, b) Sundays between Pentecost and
Advent. The last Sunday of the liturgical year is the solemnity of Christ the King.
LITURGICAL COLOR
One main signs in the liturgical setting, the church, is color. Each color signifies
something
 WHITE is used for festive occasions, times of joy and glory (e.g. Christmas,
Easter, feasts of the Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, angels, and saints).
 RED may stand for blood or the fire of the Holy Spirit and thus used for Palm
Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost, commemorations of the Lord’s passion, on days
celebrating the martyrs of our faith.
 GREEN is used in Ordinary Time. It is the color of growth.
 VIOLET is a sign of sorrow for sin and waiting for the Lord, or may be a sign of
mourning. It is used during Advent, Lent or Masses for the dead and funerals.
 ROSE, a soft pink, is used for the third Sunday in the Advent and the fourth
Sunday in the Lent, as a sign of rejoicing as the great feast draw near.

THE LITURGICAL SETTING

THE ALTAR. As a server, it is your privilege to be in the “holy place”, the
sanctuary. You serve at the most important point of the church building the altar. This
place of sacrifice, which is what “altar” means, is also the table if the Lord, where He
feed us with His Body and Blood. It is the center of our celebration, thanksgiving,
intercession and offering. It is made stone or wood or some other durable material. It is
arranged so that the priest may celebrate Mass facing the people and so that it is the
focus of attention in the church. If it is permanent fixed it is consecrated by a bishop and
the holy relics of a martyr or other saint are sealed within it or set under it. The altar is
adorned with at least one cloth. It may also be adorned with an antependium or colored
frontal, which changes according to the season. Candles, two, four or six, on or near the
altar, are lit for liturgical celebrations. Across is placed on the altar, or near it or above
it. This may be a large crucifix, for example on the wall, or it may be the processional
cross, used during the liturgy.
THE LECTERN. It is the place reserved for the readings of the word of God and
usually for the homily. It is also called the Table of the Word (while the altar is the Table
of the Eucharist). There should only be one lectern and like the altar, Fixed and
prominent. It is not correct to use a small lectern in front of the chair of the presider. The
server holds the book at the chair. Another term for the lectern is “ambo”. It should not
be used for a commentator or choirmaster for they should use a portable reading stand
in some other place. In some churches the lectionary is set up on a stand in front of the
lectern to remind us that this is the focus for the liturgy of God’s word
THE CHAIR. It is also a point of importance in the worship, where the server
assists the priest. The chair is a sign of the priest’s role of presiding over the assembly
during the liturgy of the Word and in concluding rite of the Mass. It should not look
like a throne, because that form of chair is reserved the bishop in his cathedral
THE TABERNACLE. Because of the reverence required to the reserved Blessed
sacrament, servers should be aware of the place of reservation in your own church.
There should be one fixed tabernacle in each church it may be located in the sanctuary
or near it. There is a lamp that burns day and night near the tabernacle as a sign that the
Blessed Sacrament is reserved there.
THE CREDENCE TABLE. The severs use the credence table usually to the left of
the altar viewed from the congregation. This should be a convenient table of a
reasonable size and normal weight, not a small stand or a wall bracket. In the renewed
form of the liturgy, the credence table plays an important role. It should be covered
with a cloth during the Mass. A second credence table may be used for some big
occasions in the parish.
THE SACRARIUM. A basin or sink, with a separate drainpipe directly to the
earth for the disposal of water used for sacred purpose, as when washing chalices or
altar linens. The ashes of blessed, burnt objects, such as oils used in the Sacraments are
also washed down this drain. This is usually located in the sacristy.
PLACE OF THE SERVERS. Servers sit in some convenient place on the
sanctuary. But it is not correct for them to sit facing the people or beside the priest, and
concelebrants, a position of presiding.
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Notes: Laos
Leitourgia – service offered to God
Leitourgos – all ministers are servants and JC is the only master
Leitourgonton – worshipping Lord