Holy Thursday

April 9, 2020 5:30 p.m.

Cathedral of Saint Matthew the ApostleWashington, D.C.

Most Reverend Wilton D. GregoryArchbishop of Washington

Principal Celebrant

Prelude Herzlich tut mich verlangen (My heart longs for you.) J. S. Bach

Introit Nos autem gloriari oportet Chant, mode IV

Let our glory be in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ;in Him we have salvation, life, and resurrection;

through Him we are rescued and free. May God have mercy on us and bless us;may He cause His face to shine upon us and may He have mercy on us.

Introductory Rites

Processional Hymn Lift High the Cross Crucifer

Greeting

Penitential Act

Gloria Marty Haugen

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Collect

Let us pray.

O God, who have called us to participate in this most sacred Supper, in which your Only Begotten Son, when about to hand himself over to death, entrusted to the Church a sacrifice new for all eternity, the banquet of his love, grant, we pray, that we may draw from so great a mystery, the fullness of charity and of life.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. R./Amen.

Liturgy of the Word

Find today’s readings here in English, Spanish and French.First Reading Exodus 12: 1-8, 11-14

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16BC, 17-18 James Chepponis

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Second Reading 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26

Gospel Acclamation Robert LeBlanc

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Gospel John 13: 1-15

Homily Archbishop Gregory

Universal Prayer

Gathered around the table of the Lord,let us pray in love for the needs of all our sisters and brothers.

Deacon (Spoken response)For our local church, parish, and for all the people of God, that we may follow the example of Christ who came not to be served but to serve: Let us pray to the Lord. R./Lord, hear our prayer.

For the nations and peoples of the world, that Christ’s peace and justice may reign forever:Let us pray to the Lord. R./Lord, hear our prayer

For the sick and dying, especially all those suffering from the coronavirus,that the peace and healing of our Lord Jesus may be theirs: Let us pray to the Lord. R./Lord, hear our prayer.

For all who have died,that they may awake and arise in the light of Christ:Let us pray to the Lord. R./Lord, hear our prayer.

Father,hear the prayers we offerand help us to welcome your Son each day,that we may know him in the breaking of the breadand in the joyful service of our neighbor.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. R./Amen.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Preparation of the Altar and the Offerings

In the Heart Where Love is Abiding John Barnard

In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart. And the love of Christ has made us all of one heart. Then with joyful and with glad hearts let us thank him. Let us love each other with a pure and clean heart.

Text: Paul Wigmore

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Prayer over the Offerings

Grant us, O Lord, we pray,that we may participate worthily in these mysteries,for whenever the memorial of this sacrifice is celebratedthe work of our redemption is accomplished.

Through Christ our Lord.               R./Amen.

Eucharistic Acclamations Mass of Creation Marty Haugen

In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart. May no quarrelling or dispute come between us. Let us see your face, O Lord Christ, now among us. Let us sing with all the angels praise to Jesus. In a song of joy that wells up from a clean heart.

In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart. Amen

Communion Rite

Lord’s Prayer

Breaking of the Bread Corpus Christi Mass Richard Proulx

Cantor: Jesus, Lamb of God...have mercy on us. All: Have mercy on us. Cantor: Jesus, Lamb of God...grant us peace, grant us peace. All: Grant us peace, Grant us peace.

Communion Hymn Merciful as the Father Is Merciful! Paul Inwood

His Mercy Is Forever

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Prayer after Communion

Let us pray.

Grant, almighty God, that, just as we are renewedby the Supper of your Son in this present age,so we may enjoy his banquet for all eternity.Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

Amen.

Recessional Chant Jesu Dulcis Memoria Chant

Jesu, how sweet a memory, now truly, fills my heart with joy sublime; But fairer still than the honeycomb of youth is the truth of your sweet presence.

Mystery of Faith Marty Haugen

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Great Amen