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Mass is opened usually with a welcome by the presiding Priest and the sign of the cross. This is followed by everyone reciting a prayer acknowledging that we have sinned and asking for forgiveness and the Apostles Creed. Scriptures from the Old and New Testament are read by Ecumenical Ministers (lay people) the Gospel passage is read by the Priest followed by his homily to the seated congregation. Bread and wine are consecrated into the Body and Blood of Christ, numerous prayers are said by the Priest during this time. The Lords Prayer is recited. Communion is offered. After communion prayers are said. Any announcements are read. Closing prayers are said and the Priest and entourage process to the Church exit where congregants are greeted.
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Is there a feast day for every day of the year?
Yes there is. However, at times a feast my be preempted if a more important feast, particularly of Our Lord, happens to fall on that day. For example, Sundays are generally reserved for Our Lord. If a saint's day happens to fall on Sunday, the Mass devoted to them will not be said but the regular Sunday Mass will be used instead.
Does a wedding Mass on Saturday afternoon count as a Sunday mass?
No, a wedding Mass on Saturday afternoon does not fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation. Sunday Mass attendance is required to fulfill the Sunday obligation, unless a dispensation is granted by the Church.
At what age are you exempt from Sunday Mass?
As long as a person is healthy enough to attend Mass and has the means to do so, he/she is never exempt from Sunday Mass.
If I went to a nuptial mass at 100 pm on a Saturday does that fulfill my Sunday Mass attendance?
Going to a mass at 1pm on Saturday does not fill your Sunday obligation.
Does a funeral Mass on Sunday fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation?
Generally speaking, No. The Reason being ( traffic control) Sundays have a regularily scheduled line-up of Masses. Church weddings are often conducted on Saturdays, however. Sunday Nuptial masses are generally, Not done!
How do you Catholics celebrate Sunday?
Primarily Catholics celebrate Sunday by assisting at Mass.
Is it okay to attend only Saturday mass?
.Catholic AnswerYes, a Catholic is required to attend Mass each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. The Church has tried to make this easier by supplying a Sunday (or Holy Day) Mass on the evening preceding, thus Sunday Mass is celebrated in most Churches starting on Saturday evening and this fulfills your obligation.
Can you receive communion both at the Saturday vigil mass and then Sunday?
Yes. You should only receive Communion once a day, but Saturday and Sunday are two separate days, so you can receive Communion at the Saturday vigil mass and the Sunday mass.
What is the Sunday that celebrates the Body and Blood of Christ?
If you mean the sacrafice of the Mass, every Sunday!
What time Mass on Saturday counts in the Roman Catholic Church as a Sunday Mass?
Catholic AnswerDifferent dioceses may have different regulations on when an anticipated Sunday or Holy Day Mass may be celebrated on the day before. It must be late Afternoon or evening, a Saturday Mass celebrated with the weekday (Saturday) readings does NOT count as your Sunday obligation. The important thing is whether the actual Mass being said is the Mass of Sunday or the Holy Day: i.e., it has three readings from the Sunday, the Gloria, Creed, etc. If the Sunday Mass is being celebrated, then it fulfills your obligation. If it is another Mass, say, perhaps a Saturday Mass being celebrated in the afternoon for a wedding, then it would not count for your obligation. If you have a particular question about a particular situation, please ask the priest who will be saying the Mass.
What happens to the mass of an object what happens to the acceleration?
If the mass of an object increases, what happens to the acceleration?
How do people determine the day that Easter is on?
Easter Day is the first Sunday after the full moon which happens on, or after the 21st day of March, and if the full moon happens on a Sunday, Easter is the Sunday after.
