Office of Liturgy

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled
in our hearts by the Holy Spirit,
reawaken in us the blessed hope
for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us
into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.

May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation
of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

 May the grace of the Jubilee
reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope,
a yearning for the treasures of heaven.
May that same grace spread
the joy and peace of our Redeemer
throughout the earth.

To you our God, eternally blessed,
be glory and praise for ever.
Amen.
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BULL OF INDICTION
(announcement of the Holy Year)

10/17/24: New Liturgical books coming this fall

Mass Texts

When permitted by the Calendar, parishes ought to consider celebrating one of the following Masses for Various Needs and Occasions:

• the Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice (#30)

  • see Lectionary for Mass, 887-891

• the Mass for use In Time of War and Civil Disturbance (#31)

  • see Lectionary for Mass, 897-901

• the Mass for Refugees and Exiles (#32).

  • see Lectionary for Mass, 927-931

Intercessions (adapted from the FDLC)

• For all those effected by the scourge of war -- for those who have lost lives, loved ones and homes, we pray.

• For the dignity of every person and the sovereignty of every nation, for they are the work of your creation we pray.

• For leaders of nations, that they may seek diplomatic solutions to conflict and war, we pray.

• For the Church in troubled lands, that the People of God may be free to worship in peace, we pray.

• For our allies and our enemies, that God may guide them to the way of peace, we pray.

• For the courage to demand an end to war and for the grace to work toward it, we pray.

• For the people of lands raveaged by war and violence, those who have died, and the millions who have fled and seek refuge in other countries, especially for the children. We pray.

• For all soldiers and citizens who have lost their lives to the madness of war. We pray. 

Music Suggestions (from the FDLC)

• Anthem (Conroy)

• Bearers of Peace (Farrell)

• Dona Nobis Pacem  (Norbet) or (Kodner)

• For the Healing of the Nations (Kaan/ Wade)

• Give Us Your Peace (Muhler)

• God of Day and God of Darkness (Haugen/ BEACH SPRING)

• Let There be Peace on Earth  (Miller and Jackson)

• Make me a Channel of Your Peace (Temple)

• God of Every Nation (Reid/ PASSION CHORALE)

• This is My Song (Stone/FINLANDIA)

• Ubi Caritas (Hurd and others)

• We will walk with God (Swaziland Traditional/ Bell)

• World Peace Prayer (Haugen)

Welcome to the Office of Liturgy’s homepage! Our liturgies – Eucharist, the other Sacraments, and our other rites – lie at the heart of our faith: they make us who we are as Catholics. We do as Jesus asked: gather in his name and in his memory. Gathering, we meet Christ in the word proclaimed, sacraments shared, and in one another. Having encountered Christ, we are changed: we grow in holiness and unity.

Through our liturgies, we give praise and thanks to God. From them, we are sent to witness to our faith and share the love of God in word and deed.

Our mission is to support everyone taking part in our worship as fully, consciously, and actively as possible. How? First, we support the bishop in his ministry by preparing diocesan liturgies, helping order the worship life of our diocese, and providing expertise as questions about the liturgy are raised. We also serve as a resource to pastors and other ministers in their communities by keeping them informed of updates regarding the Church’s rites, and providing opportunities for ongoing liturgical formation for both the clergy and the laity. Finally, we also help parishes and schools with building or renovation projects through the Diocesan Building and Liturgical Commissions.

Jubilee 2025

Synod 2023 Liturgy and Prayer Resources
 
Eucharistic Revival


Liturgy Events: Information on the liturgical year and calendar. Diocesan liturgies (including a subpage to register for the Rite of Election). Continuing formation. The Pre-Conciliar Liturgy. Eastern Catholics.

Liturgy Library: Liturgy policies (including for liturgical ministries).Liturgy preparation forms (including for Masses with the Bishop, such as Confirmation). Other resources produced by the Office of Liturgy (articles, bibliographies, prayers).
 
Liturgy Links: Resources on the liturgy from outside the diocese. Church documents. Other organizations.
 
LiturgyNotes: Current or past issues of our LiturgyNotes newsletter.
 
New Order of Celebrating Matrimony: Resources for implementing the new OCM. 
 
New Roman Missal: Resources for using the new Roman Missal. Chant resources. There is also a sub-page that addresses specific questions on the Missal and the effect of the new Missal on other rites and another subpage on the Misal Romano.
 
OCIA: General information about the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (aka the RCIA). Catechetical and liturgical resources.
 
Preaching Links: Resources for scripture study and preaching.
 
Influenza page: Questions regarding the flu (and other infections) and liturgical practice.
This page also contains the latest information and guidance regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic.
 
VISION 2020: Liturgy Resources / Evangelization Resources
 

FROM THE VATICAN & US BISHOPS

Click here for more information (Vatican website)! 

• Jubilee Store

Bull of Indiction: Hope Does Not Disappoint

• Story from Vatican News

Decree on the Granting of the Indulgence During the Ordinary Jubilee Year 2025

• Explanation (What's an Indulgence?)
• From the Catechism of the Catholic Church

Pope Francis has called for a Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee.

• Resources from the Vatican
  • Includes "Teach Us to Pray" - Living the Year of Prayer in Preparation for Jubilee 2025 - available in English, Spanish, and other languages
• Jubilee Prayer
  • Jubilee Prayer Card (English and Spanish)
  • Jubilee Prayer Card (English and Vietnamese)

• 1. Jesus' Genealogy

• Jubilee Calendar (USCCB)
• Mass for the Holy Year

• Part 1: The Jubilee and Notions of Hope (PPT slides)
  • Video
• Part 2: Implications on Being a People of Hope (PPT slides)
  • Video
• Part 3: Spirituality of Hope (PPT slides)
  • Video

History of the Practice of Communion under Both Kinds – “Take and Eat, Take and Drink”
https://fdlc.org/eucharistic-revival-resources/

Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States  (USCCB)
https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/norms-for-holy-communion-under-both-kinds

Sample article on the restoration of the cup from Father Matthew Ernest, Archdiocese of New York (see March issue)
https://archny.org/ministries-and-offices/liturgy/newsletter/