St. Matthias: Standard Praying of Holy Rosary before Mass

1 While holding the crucifix make the Sign of the Cross. And then recite the Apostles Creed.

2 First Large Bead: Recite the Our Father on the first large bead.

3 Next set of 3 beads: for each State a virtue before the Hail Mary… as follows…

“For an increase in the Virtue of Faith , Hail Mary…

“For an increase in the Virtue of Hope , Hail Mary…

“For an increase in the Virtue of Charity , Hail Mary…

4 Next Large Bead: Recite the Glory Be to the Father … (*note1* No Fatima Prayer yet, but after 1st mystery. )

5 Large Bead (or Emblem): State First Mystery and recite the Our Father

6 10 Small beads (decade): Recite Hail Mary…( reflecting on the stated mystery )

7 Next Large, recite the Glory Be to the Father…, The Fatima prayer …

8 Repeat steps 6-8 for Second through Fifth Mysteries

10 On Conclusion: Hail Holy Queen

11 Prayer After the Rosary

12 Saint Michael the Archangel (*note2* Before Intercessions )

13 We offer the following prayers for the intentions of Our Holy Father Pope Francis Our Father, Hail Mary, & Glory be to the Father, Amen (*note3* Before Intercessions )

14 Intercessions (our standard): Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (leader), Have Mercy on Us (response) Immaculate Heart of Mary (leader), Pray for us (response) Most Chaste Heart of St. Joseph (leader), Pray for us (response) (*note4* New Title for St. Joseph ) St. Matthias (leader), Pray for us (response)

15 Sign of the Cross

The Fatima Prayer (Prayer to Jesus Requested By Our Lady) O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.

Hail Holy Queen: Hail! Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve? To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears? Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement! O loving! O sweet Virgin Mary! Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Prayer After The Rosary Let us Pray. O God, who’s only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that, meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the divine assistance remain always with us, And, may the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

St. Michael the Archangel (This is a new addition per Fr. Chris’ request. Copy in the pews) St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the Divine power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Joyful Mysteries for Saturday Mass Glorious Mysteries for Sunday Masses

Special Seasonal Substitutions for ADVENT, LENT, and EASTER: Advent/Christmas: Joyful Mysteries for all Masses (*note3*- Added)

Lent: Sorrowful Mysteries at all Masses

Easter Vigil & Sunday: Glorious Mysteries

Standard Guidelines: Very important. So, please follow…

1. Begin no later than 35 minutes before Mass so you can be finished allowing 15 minutes before mass for Choir & Announcements.

2. Kneel at the back to lead the Rosary. This is so you will be facing in the direction of all the people & allows your voice to carry to them. We are not planning to use a microphone at this time. Please raise your voice so all can hear.

3. Time yourself at home & make sure you can get your reciting time to 20 minutes. However, pace your reading to not sound too rushed.

4. Speak up & prayerfully proclaim the Rosary. 5. Use only the above Scriptural references for the Mystery reflections. Fr. Chris prefers we not use longer meditations. 6. Wait for parishioner responses to complete before beginning your next prayer.

Thank you for all you do to share the Holy Rosary with our Parish!!! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________