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The Presider begins mass by saying “In the Name of the Father…” or other words. The Presider (or Deacon) leads the congregation in the penitential rite, followed by the Gloria. (During Advent and Lent, the Gloria is not sung. The Presider goes right to the Collect prayer.)
Cue Starting Mark Final Mark Action Altar servers sit Altar server pew Next to deacons chair First book allows the other to sit in the pew, brings Roman Missal to stand next to deacon's chair making sure to reverence tabernacle on the way. Second "Lord Jesus Christ" Next to deacon's chair in line with the front leg In front of presider When the second "Lord Jesus Christ" or when the deacon cues, walk to in front of the priest.
Do not look at the book. Stay still. Do not move."Amen" and Presider closes the Roman Missal In front of the presider Altar server's pew When the Collect is finished Father will close the Roman Missal and signal you to leave. Walk to the pew, reverencing the tabernacle on the way.
Hold the book as below. Do not look down at the pages. Let the celebrant turn the pages. You are a living lectern. If you are shorter, you will need to hold the book up so the celebrant can see the words! Be careful where your fingers are - don't cover the words at the bottom of the page.
These books are expensive and sacred. Treat them with respect. Do not have dirty hands. Do not wrench the pages. Be gentle with them.
Cue #3: Presider finishes the Collect prayer
Action:- ONLY THE PRIEST or DEACON CLOSES THE BOOK.
- Walk back around the Deacon's Chair
- Reverence the tabernacle and return to the pew.
All are then seated for the Liturgy of the Word. Stand, sit, and sing with the congregation
(Participate in the mass! You are helping to lead the mass, so be attentive and reverent.)
Video: First Book (Roman Missal)