Solemnity of the Most Holy Body

and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

May 29, 2016 Saint Mary’s Basilica

Processional Hymn

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE

Entrance Chant (Sung by Schola)

Cibavit eos ex adipe frumenti, alleluia,

et de petra melle saturavit eos, alleluia.

The Lord fed his people with the finest wheat, alleluia;

and with honey from the rock he satisfied them, alleluia.

Penitential Act

Gloria

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 110

Sequence

Gospel Acclamation Presentation of the Gifts : Ave Verum Corpus Text: Innocent VI, 1282-1362 Music: E. Elgar, 1857-1934

Ave verum corpus,

natum de Maria Virgine,

vere passum, immolatum

in cruce pro homine.

Cuius latus perforatum

fluxit aqua et sanguine:

esto nobis praegustatum

in mortis examine.

O Clemens, O Pie, O dulcis Jesu,

Fili Mariae.

Hail, true Body,

born of the Virgin Mary,

who having truly suffered, was

sacrificed on the cross for mankind;

whose pierced side

flowed with water and blood:

May it be for us a foretaste of glory

in the trial of death.

O clement, O Holy, O sweet Jesus,

Son of Mary.

Holy Mystery of Faith Amen

Lamb of God All:

Choir: Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi, miserére nobis

All:

Communion Procession

Choral Motet: O Sacrum Convivium Text: St. Thomas Aquinas, 1225-74 Music: R. Remondi, 1851-1928

O sacrum convivium!

in quo Christus sumitur:

recolitur memoria passionis eius:

mens impletur gratia:

et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur.

Alleluia.

O sacred banquet!

in which Christ is received,

the memory of his Passion is renewed,

the mind is filled with grace,

and a pledge of future glory to us is

given. Alleluia.

Recessional Hymn in honor of Memorial Day (9.00 a.m. Mass only)

Following the 11.00 a.m. Mass, you are invited to join in procession around the street outside the Basilica as a witness

to our faith in the Eucharist.

There will then be a short Eucharistic Blessing given in the Basilica at the conclusion of the procession.

The Blessed Sacrament will remain exposed until 5.00 p.m.,

when we will conclude the Solemnity with a joyful Solemn Vespers and Benediction.

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament (Following the Procession after 11.00 a.m. Mass)