Monstrance Thurible Purificator Host

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Sanctus Bell
Pall
Paten Corporal
Ciborium
Incense Boat
Chalice
Monstrance
Thurible
Purificator Host
Pitcher Tabernacle Key
Lavabo Bowl
Holy Water Sprinkler
Cruets Pyx
Lavabo Towel Holy Water
Bucket
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Sanctus Bell
Preparing for Mass
Pall
Paten Corporal
Ciborium
Incense Boat
Chalice
Monstrance
Thurible
Purificator Host
Pitcher Tabernacle Key
Lavabo Bowl
Holy Water Sprinkler
Cruets Pyx
Lavabo Towel Holy Water
Bucket
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
The Chalice with the Purificator and Pall,
The Chalice is a goblet used to contain the wine
of the Eucharist.
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
The Chalice with the Purificator and Pall,
Jesus and the apostles drank from the same
cup on the night before Jesus died. Those who
drink from the cup bind themselves to each other
and to Jesus
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
The Chalice with the Purificator and Pall,
The Purificator is a rectangular piece of linen
folded twice lengthwise laid across the top of
the chalice which is used for wiping drying the
chalice.
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
The Chalice with the Purificator and Pall,
The Pall is a small square of stiffened linen,
displaying the cross, which is placed over the
chalice to protect the contents from
contamination.
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
The Chalice with the Purificator and Pall,
the Lavabo Bowl and Towel,
The Lavabo bowl and towel are used by the Priest
to purify his hands before the Eucharistic
Prayer.
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
The Chalice with the Purificator and Pall,
the Lavabo Bowl and Towel,
a Cruet containing water,
The water (symbolising the people)when mingled
with the Eucharistic wine represents the people
becomingOne with Christ
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
the Paten,
The Paten is the plate that holds the Eucharistic
Bread
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
the Paten,
the Corporal,
The corporal is a square white cloth on which the
chalice and paten are placed when the Eucharist
is celebrated.
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
the Paten,
the Corporal,
the Incense Boat
The boat is used to hold incense. It has a
small spoon inside which is used to transfer the
grains of incense onto the red-hot charcoals in
the thurible.
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Preparing for Mass
On the Credence Table (in the Sanctuary), are
placed
the Paten,
the Corporal,
the Incense Boat
and the Tabernacle Key
The key opens the Tabernacle a locked box placed
on the High Altar under the Cross in which  the
Blessed Sacrament is reserved.
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Preparing for Mass
Also in the Sanctuary is placed the Sacramentary
The Sacramentary is a book containing the prayers
that the Priest recites at the beginning and end
of Mass.
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Preparing for Mass
The second Cruet, containing the wine,
and the Ciborium are placed in Church, ready to
be brought forward in the Offertory Procession.
The Cruet is used to contain the wine, which will
be mixed with water and consecrated during the
Eucharistic Prayer.
The Ciborium is used to contain the hosts which
will also be consecrated during the Eucharistic
Prayer.
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Preparing for Mass
On the lectern should be placed the lectionary
that will be used for the readings during the
Mass. Remember to check it is on the correct
page!
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Preparing for Mass
About five minutes before Mass is scheduled to
begin, one of the servers lights the candles on
the altar. Sometimes you may be asked to light
other candles also. During the weeks after
Easter, you will light the large Easter (Paschal)
Candle. Lighting the candles tells the people
that Mass is about to begin. You should light
them in such a way that people will find it a
pleasure to watch. When lighting the candles,
be careful. Keep the flame away from your
vestments.
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During Mass
The Procession
The Cross Bearer carries the processional cross
at the beginning end of the service.
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During Mass
Carrying the Processional Cross The server
carrying the processional crossleads the
procession. The cross bearer bows to the altar
and sets the processional cross in its place.
At the end of the Mass the cross bearer
collects the cross and leads the procession out
of the church.
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During Mass
The Procession
The Thurifer carries the Thurible and incenses
the people at certain times.
The Thurifer follows the Cross Bearer.
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During Mass
Using the Thurible during Mass
The server carrying the Thurible joins in the
procession and,after genuflecting, moves to the
altar where incense will first be used.
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During Mass
Using the Thurible during Mass
The priest places incense into the thurible and
with it reverences the altar and cross. The
thurible is then returned to its stand.
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During Mass
Using the Thurible during Mass
At the end of the second reading the thurible is
brought to the priest, who puts incense into it.

The thurible will then be carried in procession
to the lectern where it is usedto reverence the
Book of Gospels or Lectionary.
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During Mass
Using the Thurible during Mass
At the preparation of the gifts,the thurible is
used to incense the gifts,the altar, priest and
people.
The server may also incense when the priest shows
the host and chalice to the people during the
consecration.
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During Mass
Using the Thurible during Mass
At the end of the Eucharistic prayer the thurible
is then returned to its standand is not needed
any more.
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During Mass
Using the Thurible during Mass
At the end of Mass,the server processes out with
the otherstaking the collection for safekeeping.
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During Mass
The Procession
The Acolyte carries a processional candle
Acolytes serve in pairs, and carry candles at the
beginning and end of the Mass, as well as at the
gospel. The Acolytes follow the Thurifer.
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During Mass
There are different tasks whichare undertakenby
the Altar Servers
The MC (Master of Ceremonies)oversees the
Service.
This is one of the most experienced servers who
is able to take charge of the whole ceremony.
This server will also deal with problems as they
may arise during the Mass.
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During Mass
There are different tasks whichare undertakenby
the Altar Servers
The Bell Ringer rings the Bells during the
Eucharistic Prayer
The bell is rung on four separate occasions
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During Mass
There are different tasks whichare undertakenby
the Altar Servers
The Bell Ringer rings the Bells during the
Eucharistic Prayer
The bell is rung on four separate occasions
The first time is when the priest places his
hands outstretched over the chalice invoking the
Holy Spirit.
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During Mass
There are different tasks whichare undertakenby
the Altar Servers
The Bell Ringer rings the Bells during the
Eucharistic Prayer
The bell is rung on four separate occasions
The second time is when the priest shows the host
to the congregation at the Consecration.
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During Mass
There are different tasks whichare undertakenby
the Altar Servers
The Bell Ringer rings the Bells during the
Eucharistic Prayer
The bell is rung on four separate occasions
The third time is when the priest shows the
chalice to the congregation at the Consecration.
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During Mass
There are different tasks whichare undertakenby
the Altar Servers
The Bell Ringer rings the Bells during the
Eucharistic Prayer
The bell is rung on four separate occasions
The fourth time when the priestdrinks from the
chalice.
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During Mass
There are different tasks whichare undertakenby
the Altar Servers
the Book Bearer holds the book for the Priest
This server has the job of holding the
Sacramentary for the priest at the beginning and
end of the service. It is this servers
responsibility to make sure that the book is open
on the correct page and is held in such a way
that the priest can read it with ease.
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During Mass
During the Offertory Procession, the Corporal is
placed in the centre of the altar with the
creases down so that it can be folded without
turning it over.
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During Mass
and the Sacred Vessels for the Eucharist and the
Missal are transferred from the Credence table.
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During Mass
When the offertory procession reaches the Priest,
he will hand the bread and wine to the Altar
Serverfor placing on the altar.
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During Mass
At the preparation of the gifts the priest washes
his hands to signify the cleansing of the sins of
those gathered and to prepare himself for what he
is about to do. The Altar server assists by
holding the bowl and pouring water over the
celebrant's hands. The celebrant's hands are
dried on a lavabo towel which hangs over a wrist
of the server at the lavabo ceremony.
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During Mass
After the Holy, Holy, all servers should move to
the front of the altar and prepare to kneelonce
the Eucharistic prayer begins.
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During Mass
After communion, the altar serversassist with
the clean up of the altar and the Book Bearer
takes the Sacramentary and prepares to hold it
for the celebrant for the closing prayer.
Once the final hymn begins, cross and candle
bearers should retrieve these items and line up
as in the beginning. Genuflect with the
celebrant and process from the Sanctuary
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After Mass
After Mass, join the other servers in the Prayer
of Thanks. Extinguish the candles, using the
candle snuffers. Finally, return your alb to
its hanger.
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Being an Altar Server
Being a server means serving God and his people
at mass. That is what makes serving Mass worth
doing, and worth doing well. The role of the
Altar Server is very important because he/she is
one of the closest persons to the Altar and to
the Priest representing Jesus Christ during the
celebration of the Eucharist.
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Being an Altar Server
When in the sacristy or in church, show the
greatest of respect for where you are and for
those around you
Do not distract others by the way you behave.
Never talk on the sanctuary, except when
participating in the Mass.
Never run or cause people to look at you thus
distracting them from their prayers.
Take full part in the Mass including the singing
of the hymns.
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Being an Altar Server
Servers can distract the congregation in their
prayer because of the way they are standing or
sitting.
Hands should be held folded together.
If two servers need to move they are to move
together. Dont move without your partner.
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Being an Altar Server
Always walk with your back straight and your head
held high.
When you bow to someone or something at mass, it
should be a smooth forward inclining of your head
and shoulders. Bow slowly and gracefully. Never
walk and bow at the same time
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Being an Altar Server
When you genuflect, keep your hands in front of
your chest while you go down on your right knee.
Keep your body straight. Do not wobble back and
forth. Be sure that your cassock isn't going to
trip youon the way down or up.
When you kneel, your body should be upright and
your hands should be folded or joined.
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Being an Altar Server
When you have to stand, stand up straight. Don't
lean against the furniture or against the walls.
Sit down on your stool or chair carefully and
gracefully. Once you are seated, sit tall and
don't slouch. Place your hands on your lap or
flat on your thighsin a relaxed manner.
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Being an Altar Server
Unless you are sitting down or carrying
something, your hands should be kept joined in
front of your chest either folded or palms
together. If you are carrying something in one
hand, hold the other hand flat on your chest.
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Being an Altar Server
Remember to pay close attention to the things
happening so that you are ready to do what you
have to when you have to.
Always look towards the place where the action is
happening the celebrants chair, the lectern or
the altar.
When a reader is reading the scriptures, you
should be looking at the reader.
Never look at the people in the congregation,
rather look just above their heads.
If there is an MC keep an eye on him or her. They
may want you to dosomething at any time.
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Should you ever have any question regarding your
service at the Altar,do not hesitate to askthe
priest or the M.C.
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Sanctus Bell
Pall
Paten Corporal
Ciborium
Incense Boat
Chalice
Monstrance
Thurible
Purificator Host
Pitcher Tabernacle Key
Lavabo Bowl
Holy Water Sprinkler
Cruets Pyx
Lavabo Towel Holy Water
Bucket
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Sanctus Bell
Pall
Paten Corporal
Ciborium
Incense Boat
Chalice
Monstrance
Thurible
Purificator Host
Pitcher Tabernacle Key
Lavabo Bowl
Holy Water Sprinkler
Cruets Pyx
Lavabo Towel Holy Water
Bucket