We Gather

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We are Mary, Queen of Peace
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Loving and Livingthe LiturgyThe Introductory
Rites
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The gathering begins at home as we get ready for
Mass
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As we arrive, we begin to form an assembly, the
worshiping body.
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One of the first things we do upon entering the
church is bless ourselves with holy water
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Remember to take a moment and think about what
this means We were baptized in the name of the
Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. We are part
of Gods family.
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The Entrance Procession
When we enter the church building, we are part of
the entrance procession. The procession begins
when the first members of the assembly enter the
building and culminates with the formal
procession of ministers.
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When the Book of the Gospels is processed up, we
stand to joyfully greet the Word of God come
among us.
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During the formal procession, the entrance song
has a unifying effect. It helps to form us into a
community.
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The presider addresses us with, The Lord be with
you. This greeting reflects the truth of the
Lords presence in the gathered assembly.
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During the Act of Penitence, we acknowledge our
sinfulness and Gods mercy. This is followed by
the Gloria, a hymn of praise.
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Let us pray
The presider invites us to pray. We pause to open
our hearts to God as he reads the opening prayer,
and then we give a heartfelt Amen.
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• The Introductory Rites have formed us into a
  worshiping community that acts as a united body
  to prepare for the main parts of the Mass.

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Information from The Ministry of the Assembly by
Caroline M. Thomas