A Priest's Handbook

Dennis G. Michno

Description

An authoritative priestly guidebook of the hows and whys of the Episcopal liturgy.

The definitive reference work that simplifies liturgical officiating and celebrating of the rites of the Episcopal Church. A Priest's Handbook explains the appropriate use of vestments, color, altar preparation, as well as gestures and movements during the various services. It also explores the particular prayer and liturgical options for the Holy Eucharist, Holy Week, Baptism, and other events in the Church's calendar. Sections on the use of the lectionary and the Daily Offices make this handbook truly comprehensive.

Sujets

• Religion
• Christianisme
• Philosophie et théologie
• Episcopal Church
• Clergy

Informations

• Publié par: Church Publishing Incorporated
• Date de parution: 01 juillet 1998
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780819225047
• Langue: English

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A PRIEST S HANDBOOK
The Ceremonies of the Church
A Priest s Handbook
The Ceremonies of the Church
THIRD EDITION Revisions for Third Edition by Christopher Webber
Dennis G. Michno
Illustrations by Richard E. Mayberry
Third edition copyright 1983, 1986, 1998 Dennis G. Michno
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
Morehouse Publishing 4775 Linglestown Road Harrisburg, PA 17112
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Michno, Dennis
A priest s handbook : the ceremonies of the church / Dennis G. Michno. -3rd ed. p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 10 : 0-8192-1768-9 (hc) ISBN 13 : 978-0-8192-1768-4 (hc) ISBN 978-0-8192-2504-7 (ebook)
1. Episcopl Church-Book of common prayer (1979) 2. Episcopal Church- Liturgy- Texts-History and criticism. 3. Anglican Communion-United States-Liturgy-Texts-History and criticism. I. Title. BX5945.M53 1998 264 .03-dc21 98-17918 CIP
To the Glory of God with grateful affection for Edward Nason West Priest, Teacher, and Friend Qui in Dei gloria ministrans, Dei ad gloriam servat.
Contents
Alphabetical List of Illustrations
Preface to the Second Edition
Foreword
Introduction
Liturgical Books
Ceremonial Acts
Manual Acts
Vestments
Concerning Candles
Concerning Silence
THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Introduction
Preparations for the Eucharist
The Entrance Rite
The Collect of the Day
The Word of God
The Lessons
The Sermon
The Nicene Creed
The Prayers of the People
Confession of Sin
The Peace
The Holy Communion
Manual Acts during the Great Thanksgiving
The Great Thanksgiving
Concerning Proper Prefaces
The Eucharistic Prayers
Eucharistic Prayer I and Eucharistic Prayer II
Eucharistic Prayer A and Eucharistic Prayer B
Eucharistic Prayer C
Eucharistic Prayer D
The Lord s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
Administration of Communion
Ablutions
Postcommunion Prayer
Blessing and Dismissal
Concerning Hymns at the Conclusion of the Eucharist
Concerning Intinction
Concerning the Consecration of additional Elements
Concerning Announcements
Concerning Reservation of the Sacrament
Communion under Special Circumstances
An Order for Celebrating the Holy Eucharist
Concerning Concelebration
Concerning the Use of Incense at the Eucharist
The Censing of the Altar
The Censing of the Gifts at the Offertory
Solemn Eucharist
Morning or Evening Prayer as the Liturgy of the Word at the Eucharist
THE CALENDAR
Introduction
Sundays and Principal Feasts
Holy Days and National Days
Other Feasts and Fasts in the Calendar
Commemorations not listed in the Calendar
THE LECTIONARY
Introduction
Eucharistic Lectionary
Concerning Weekday Eucharists
Concerning Ember Days
Concerning Rogation Days
Daily Office Lectionary
Lesser Feasts and Fasts at the Daily Office
Feast Days with Eves and Vigils
THE DAILY OFFICE
Introduction
Morning Prayer
An Order of Service for Noonday
An Order of Worship for the Evening
Evening Prayer
Compline
Solemn Evensong
Solemn Te Deum
PROPER LITURGIES FOR SPECIAL DAYS AND OTHER OCCASIONS
Introduction
The Lighting Of the Advent Wreath
Concerning Advent
The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
Shrove Tuesday
The Preparation of Ashes for Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
Concerning Lent
The Way of the Cross
Concerning the Fifty Days of Easter
Concerning the Alleluia
Commemoration of All Faithful Departed (All Souls Day)
A Eucharist for the Departed (Requiem Eucharist)
Concerning the Alleluia at a Requiem Eucharist
The Great Litany and The Supplication
The Rogation Procession
Solemn Processions
HOLY WEEK
Introduction
The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday
The Weekdays of Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Good Friday Evening
Holy Saturday
The Great Vigil of Easter
HOLY BAPTISM, OTHER SACRAMENTS AND PASTORAL OFFICES
Holy Baptism
Emergency Baptism
For an Infant Baptized under Emergency Circumstances
A Thanksgiving for the Birth or Adoption of a Child
Confirmation
A Form of Commitment to Christian Service
Setting Apart for a Special Vocation
The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage
The Blessing of a Civil Marriage
Anniversary of a Marriage
The Exhortation
The Reconciliation of a Penitent
Ministration to the Sick
Private Ministration to the Sick
Public Ministration to the Sick (A Public Service of Healing)
Ministration at the Time of Death
The Burial of the Dead
APPENDIX
A Public Service of Penitence
Hymns, Versicles, Responses and Collects for use in Solemn Processions
Hymn at the Conclusion of the Maundy
Anthem at the Veneration of the Cross
Additional Propers for Various Occasions
Propers for Commemorations not in the Calendar
Devotions Before the Blessed Sacrament
Dedication (and Blessing) of Church Furnishings and Ornaments
Blessing of the Creche at Christmas
Forms for the Blessing of Incense during the Liturgy
A Form for Blessing Holy Water
Parts of the Eucharistic Liturgy traditionally sung:
By the Celebrant and Assisting Minister
By the People, Choir, and/or Cantor
Private Prayers for the Priest
Prayers for use at the Offertory
The First Eucharist of a newly Ordained Priest
The Burial of a Priest
The Vigil of Pentecost
Epilogue
About the Author and Illustrator
Index
Alphabetical List of Illustrations
Anointing
Blessing of Incense
Burial of the Dead: At the Commendation
Burial of the Dead: Censing of the Altar and Coffin or Urn
Burial of the Dead: Position of Paschal Candle at Coffin
Burial of the Dead: Position of Paschal Candle at an Urn
Censing a Freestanding Altar
Censing an Altar Affixed to the Wall
Censing of the Altar and Coffin or Urn
Censing of the Gifts at the Offertory: Sign of the Cross
Commendation: Censing of Coffin or Urn
Concelebration: At the Words of Institution and the Epiclesis
Easter Vigil: Lowering the Paschal Candle during the Blessing of the Water
Easter Vigil: Preparation of the Paschal Candle
Elevation of the Bread and Wine at the Great Doxology
Filling the Thurible
Genuflecting
Genuflecting at the Altar
Gesture of Thanksgiving during the Eucharistic Prayer: Bread
Gesture of Thanksgiving during the Eucharistic Prayer: Wine
Good Friday: Bringing in of the Cross
Good Friday: Holding the Cross for Veneration: Form B
Hands Clasped
Hands Folded
Hands on Corporal during the Eucharistic Prayer
Hand over objects
Hands over the Gifts at the Epiclesis
Imposition of Ashes
Kissing the Altar
Kissing the Gospel Book
Kneeling
Laying on of Hands
Ministration to the Sick: Anointing
Ministration to the Sick: Laying on of Hands
Offering the Bread
Offering the Chalice
Offering the Money
Orans Position
Pointing to Objects
Pointing to the Gifts during the Eucharistic Prayer
Replacing the Chalice on the Altar after Offering or Elevation
Showing of the Gifts during the Eucharistic Prayer: Bread
Showing of the Gifts during the Eucharistic Prayer: Wine
Signing the Gospel Book
Sign of the Cross over Elements at the Epiclesis
Sign of the Cross over Objects or People at a Distance
Sign of the Cross over Objects or People at a Level Lower than the Celebrant
Simple Bow
Solemn Bow
Solemn Bow at the Altar
Solemn Procession, Route of

Cover symbol- Jesus Christ Victor, drawing by Sr. Eleanor Fox, RSCJ.

Frontispiece- The Holy Trinity, after a brass found in Tedeswell Church, Buxton, England.

On the Epilogue Page- St. Mary of the Harbor by E. B. Warren, after a drawing in the Church of St. Mary of the Harbor, Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Preface to the Second Edition
Among the major additions to be found in this edition, the following should be noted: an Introduction stating the theological premise for this Handbook (page 17); references throughout to both service music and hymns in The Hymnal 1982; propers for the eight Commemorations added to the Calendar of the Church Year by General Convention 1985 (page 258); and, three new sets of propers for Various Occasions prepared by the Standing Liturgical Commission (page 262). Also, notice should be given to the Vigil of Pentecost (page 277), concerning Advent (page 149), and a blessing of the Creche at Christmas (page 269). It is hoped that all of these will add to the usefulness of this book.
This handbook seeks to present a way to celebrate the liturgy that promotes dignity and decency, without rigidity or fussiness, yet reclaiming a balance between a sense of mystery and unity of action. The way here presented is not the only way; it is not necessarily the only right way; but it is a way of celebrating and officiating that is based on the liturgical scholarship of the present and past decades. Historical arguments for usage are generally not presented. The interested student of liturgy has many sources to turn to for this type of information: some classic and hallowed by years of use, others more recent and arguing for a different way. This book is directive, but at the same time it allows for individual choice and variety while always pursuing simplicity and dignity imbued with a sense of true mystery.
If one asks Why do we need ceremonial or ritual? the answer is simply to ensure order so that the liturgy may speak to the hearts of people directly and not confuse them in the name of relevance or freedom. It is the role and obligation of the celebrant at liturgical rites to ensure that the atmosphere in which the liturgy is celebrated is one that will not impede an awareness of the presence of God, an atmosphere that will allow the Word of God to be heard with