OBX Vacation

Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: 621 - Crazy N Corolla


Great time last week!

We stayed in these villas before when they were brand new--I guess they are showing some age now?

Still great to stay in but next year may need something bigger--although we love Corolla Light.

Nitpicking, but: outside shower didnt work or water flow weak. Ceiling fans squeaky. I thought furniture in family room was wrong choice/ out of date/ too dark and heavy for beach house. Also, i thought house had too many personal affects (pictures of the Winterheim's? family all over the place). It felt like it really was someone's else house not ours for the week.

Highly recommend Crl Light though--better than I recall it. Last year we stayed on beach in Villages of Ocean Hill, but id prefer to stay even in villa in CRL with all the community amenities.

Thanks

Gerry

Men's Indoor Soccer

Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 9:57 PM
Subject: Great win tonight 11-6


Needed that after 2 losses in a row and a 8-2 defeat last week

Good team win esp with only 2 subs

I think we have some guys out next week as well: Dale, who else

Let me know if you are out next week

Looks like another 8p game

Gerry

Penn State Football Schedule 2007

SCHEDULE/RESULTS FOR FOOTBALL (ALL TIMES EASTERN)

Saturday, September 1 Florida International Home 12:00 PM Big Ten Network
Saturday, September 8 Notre Dame Home 6:00 PM ESPN
Saturday, September 15 Buffalo Home 12:00 PM Big Ten Network
Saturday, September 22 Michigan Away More
Saturday, September 29 Illinois Away More
Saturday, October 6 Iowa Home More
Saturday, October 13 Wisconsin Home 3:30 PM ABC
Saturday, October 20 Indiana Away More
Saturday, October 27 Ohio State Home 8:00 PM ABC, ESPN or ESPN2
Saturday, November 3 Purdue Home More
Saturday, November 10 Temple Away More
Saturday, November 17 Michigan State Away More

2007 West Virginia Football Schedule

West Virginia Schedule
ROSTER DEPTH CHART STATS SCORES SCHEDULE LEADERS STANDINGS RANKINGS

Date Opponent* Result Record The Line
Sept. 1, 2007 Western Michigan TBA
Sept. 8, 2007 at Marshall TBA
Sept. 13, 2007 at Maryland 7:45 pm ET
Sept. 22, 2007 East Carolina TBA
Sept. 28, 2007 at South Florida 8:00 pm ET
Oct. 6, 2007 at Syracuse TBA
Oct. 20, 2007 Miss. State TBA
Oct. 27, 2007 at Rutgers TBA
Nov. 8, 2007 Louisville 7:30 pm ET
Nov. 17, 2007 at Cincinnati TBA
Nov. 24, 2007 Connecticut TBA
Dec. 1, 2007 Pittsburgh TBA

Baby Names update

Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 11:26 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Popular baby names


> if baby came today--I think his name is Wm. Gregory but havent ruled out:
> John Paul or Benedict
>
> or some combination
>
> John Paul Benedict
> Benedict john Paul
> Benedict JP Scheidhauer or Benedict JPII Scheidhauer
>

Lasagna Noodle Sandwhich

Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 2:59 PM


Jack and I had the best sandwhiches today

lasagna noodles
w/ cheese

on potato roll

I had to make two

VVVVV GGGGG!!!!!!!!!

Father's Day

Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 3:19 PM
Subject: Catholic Exchange - Your Faith. Your Life. Your World.


Good and interesting article for Catholic Father's day

The Catholic Origins of Manliness
http://www.catholicexchange.com/node/62481

Catholic Summer Reading

Catholic Summer Reading Program

Fr Larry Richards

Nick's Graduation from HS

Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 11:28 AM
Subject: Nick


I wanted to thank everyone for everything for Nick.

He came home after practicing for graduation. He has National Honor Society cape and pin, presidents award pin and a gold tassell which symbolizes one of top ten students in class. He doesn't make any deal out of it but I am so proud of him. He has awards on Thursday night at 7pm.

Graduation is this Sunday at 1:30pm.

Sacred Heart Service Opportunities

Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2007 3:01 PM
Subject: Sacred Heart service opportunities----DRAFT


Hello

In our former parish, Our Lady of the Fields we have been active in such different ministries as: teaching school of religious education/ CCD, feeding the homeless, and a guardian of the Eucharist for Adoration.

We both have gone through the Archdiocese (Baltimore) office of child and youth protection policy compliance program. Gerry also substitutes at both Spalding H.S. and the School of the Incarnation as well as with AA Co. schools. We both are interested in continuing this at Sacred Heart.

Gerry organizes some 15-20 casseroles the 4th Friday of each month and bakes them and has ready for them to be delivered to downtown Baltimore. He would be interested in continuing that mission at Sacred Heart.

We both are big believers in the power of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Love to be part of anything surrounding this most special gift.

I was considering implementing a regular scripture study as well at OLF (love to learn more about our first century Christians). So, love to do the same here--if you already have one--love to be a part. After perhaps the Rosary, we find strength in the Divine Mercy Chaplet and think this should be an implemental part of the parish. Not sure if you celebrate the chaplet here?

Also, working on the Corporal Works of Mercy--I am interested in working in a ministry which visits with the imprisoned. As well as some ministry involved in 'burying the dead.'

Not sure which ministry my two boys (12 yrs/ 8 yrs) could be of service, but I think my daughter (10 yrs) may be interested in the children's choir.

Thanks

The Scheidhauer's
Gerry, Sharon, Max, Brooke, Jack, and new baby boy due in Oct.

Mens Indoor Soccer

Mon Mens >35 2nd Div Standings
GP W L T GF GA PTS GD WP
DILF's 7 7 0 0 45 19 21 26 1.000
Milan 6 5 1 0 25 18 15 7 0.833
Animal Interiors 6 4 2 0 33 22 12 11 0.667
Soccer Dogs 6 3 0 3 36 31 12 5 0.500
Oxygen Deficit 6 3 2 1 17 17 10 0 0.500
Next Week 7 2 3 2 32 30 8 2 0.286
Motorola 6 2 3 1 21 24 7 -3 0.333
Rainbow 6 2 4 0 24 28 6 -4 0.333
Pumpkin Eaters 7 2 5 0 25 36 6 -11 0.286
Rockers 6 1 4 1 27 40 4 -13 0.167
Force Majeure 7 0 7 0 14 34 0 -20 0.000


http://ezleagues.ezfacility.com/league.aspx?league_id=11034

The Splendor of the Catholic Church

Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 11:26 AM
Subject: Scott Hahn: The Splendor of the Catholic Church | Catholic-Pages.com



http://www.catholic-pages.com/church/splendour.asp

Mass Schedule this week

Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 7:49 AM
Subject: Church schedule this week


M: St Barnabas 830a OLF// Adoration Noon
T: Adoration Noon OLF
W:
H: Shrine 1210
F: SacHeart 8a Sac Heart of Jesus
Sa: OBX
Su: OBX Mass

Prayer List

Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 1:47 PM


Prayer List:
Family: Papa/ Mama/ Max/ Brooke/ Jack/ new baby
Grandparents: Gramps/ Nana/ Mimi/ Pop
Aunts and Uncles
Cousins
All of my family!

Also:
*Lost Souls in Purgatory
*Those whom dont have anyone to pray for them
*Those whom will die today
*Those whom will be born today
*Repentence of Abortionist
*Holy Spirit

Saints:
God/ Jesus/ Holy Spirit
Mary and Joseph
Saint John
Saint Paul
Saint Andrew
Saint Francis
Saint Therese of Liseux
Saint Maximilian Kolbe
Saint Patrick
Saint Michael the Archangel
Blessed Mother Teresa
Great Pope John Paul II

Priests:
Pope Benedict XVI
Cardinal Arinze
Fr Corapi
Fr Groeschel
Bishop Fulton Sheen
Fr McCloskey
Fr Euteneur
Fr Fessio
Fr Altier
Fr Larry Richards
Fr Jon
Fr Gene
Fr Royals
Msgr Parry
Msgr Cassin
Msgr Gatto

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The Simpsons Meet Brad Goodman

The Simpsons- Bart and Homer Join Catholism

CrissB

Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 9:20 AM
Subject: MySpace.com - View Comments


May 30, 2007 5:57 PM
hey!!!! how come I"M not on ur top?!!!! & neather is Brooke!!!! but Max is!!!!!!! soooo not fair! & i think i'm speaking for me & brooke when i say...... HOW RUDE!!!!!!


Delete My Comment

CrissB



May 30, 2007 5:55 PM
hey!!! send me a comment & an e-mail! u never send me an e-mail anymore!!!! I feel so not wanted!!!! :(



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SACRED HEART PARISH

At my new parish's new member orientation (once a month) there must have been some 15 plus looking to join. The pastor let everyone know that this was a traditional Catholic church based on the traditions/ authority from Rome. He said you wont hear us preach our opinions on the Catholic faith here. It may be difficult for some to hear but he said this is the only true way to salvation.

He stressed the reverence of the Mass here as well. I mentioned to him after the first Mass I attended that I was impressed how well trained the congregation was--especially observing his sign as you entered the church reminded all of a 'reverent silence.'

He also said I expect proper dress as well. I have heard that he has sent home parishioners showing up in less than appropriate dress.

He handed out prayer cards with the prayer to Saint Michael and a prayer to vocations. He said you will notice the congregation has them memorized--they are recited after Mass along with a hymn to Mary.

So, all very reverent and 'old school.'

I wonder why it took me so long to switch churches and even more so why making a change now during the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to a church named Sacred Heart.

Gerry

What's your theological worldview?

http://quizfarm.com/run.php/Quiz?quiz_id=7095

A couple weeks back I was looking for a new church/ parish--I guess according to this quiz I should have been looking for a new Church? I thought I answered the questions pretty 'Catholic' as well.

Gerry


What's your theological worldview?
You scored as a Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan
You are an evangelical in the Wesleyan tradition. You believe that God's grace enables you to choose to believe in him, even though you yourself are totally depraved. The gift of the Holy Spirit gives you assurance of your salvation, and he also enables you to live the life of obedience to which God has called us. You are influenced heavly by John Wesley and the Methodists.

Evangelical Holiness/Wesleyan

93%

Roman Catholic

86%

Neo orthodox

68%

Fundamentalist

64%

Charismatic/Pentecostal

43%

Modern Liberal

39%

Reformed Evangelical

36%

Classical Liberal

18%

Emergent/Postmodern

18%

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Using Lord's Name in Vain

Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 4:21 PM
Subject: Catholic-Pages.com | Discussion Forum - Lord's Name in Vain


I hear constant cries to limit violence/ sex/ cursing and lately even smoking on screen/ tv/ video games and the like but one of my pet peeves is the constant using the Lord's name in vain. I realize some may not be aware of it but it seems at least to me to be running rampant. Even the 'oh, my G__' bothers me. Something I watched over the weekend--perhaps the Soprano's was filled with this stuff. I even notice when the kids are watching their shows--Disney Channel, etc that those shows are filled with these as well.

Once again where is the reverence? In Old Testament times you could be put to death for just saying His name. I think it is Father Larry Richards on one of his cd's whom addresses this as sins.

Gerry
http://www.catholic-pages.com/forum/topic.asp?topic_id=11571

OBX: Corolla Light

621 - Crazy N Corolla
Corolla Light, Oceanside




Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3.5
Sleeps: 10
Weekly Start Day: Sat
Beds: 2 Kings, 2 Singles, 2 Bunk Sets



Discount Weeks: The week of 6/2 is now $1200, 6/9 is $1600 and 6/23 is now $2200.

Get a little "Crazy" while vacationing on the Outer Banks! This villa is just across the street from the Ocean, pool, tennis courts, playground and Village Shops. Enjoy the glimpse views of the ocean and Currituck Lighthouse from this professionally decorated "home". After a wonderful day on the beach, end the day in your own spacious hot tub or relax on either of two decks in the glider or swing.

Ground Level: Bedroom with 2 Singles with TV/VCR/DVD and patio access that shares a full bath with a Bedroom with 2 Bunk Sets with a TV/VCR. Hot Tub on the patio and grill area. Mid Level: Features 2 King Master Bedrooms both with TV/VCR/DVD and whirlpool tubs, one that opens onto spacious Deck with swing. Laundry closet. Top Level: Great Room with 36" TV/VCR/DVD, Stereo, gas fireplace and deck access, well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar seating 2 with a separate dining area seating 8 and a half bath. Extras: Hot Tub (6), 5 TVs, 5 VCRs, 4 DVDs, gas fireplace (available off season), Stereo/CD/Tape, bikes, 2 Whirlpool tubs, books, games, port-a-crib, high chair, baby gates, PlayStation, video library, games, deck swing, outside shower, beach umbrella and chairs, unlimited DVD/VHS/game rentals from Ocean Atlantic Rentals, linens and towels provided and Corolla Light Community Amenities. Dogs Welcome. No Smoking. Mini Vacations Available.

Community Amenities:
Corolla Light Community Amenities: Corolla Light is a beautiful resort community made up of Oceanside and Soundside vacation homes along the Outer Banks of North Carolina featuring Oceanside townhouse style Villas and the town homes and condos of Mirage. Corolla Light offers great amenities and activities for everyone including and indoor pool and fitness center, 4 outdoor lifeguarded pools, a private security patrol, and trolley service within the community during summer months. The Oceanside features a mile of oceanfront beach, oceanfront dining at the Clubhouse Cafe, a snack hut, three oceanfront swimming pools (one shallow pool for kids to enjoy), indoor and outdoor bathrooms, sundeck with lounge chairs, walkway to the beach, an oceanfront gazebo and beach chair and umbrella rentals at the beach. The Oceanside amenities also include a playground, lighted basketball and shuffleboard courts, putting green, sand volleyball court, video game room and weekly activities for everyone! Some of the weekly activities include Free Throw Competition, Bingo, Tennis Tournament, Big Daddy Splash, Scavenger Hunt, and much more! The Soundside amenities include a soundside swimming pool with a baby pool, soundside ecology and nature trails, soundside pier and gazebo, picnic areas, soccer field, and the Richard A. Brindley Sports Center. The Richard A. Brindley Sports Center includes the following indoor amenities to all guests: - a 25 Meter, eight lane indoor pool, 12-person spa, walleyball court, two indoor clay tennis courts (fee to reserve these courts) and a full size weight room - a Fitness Room with Treadmills & Stair Masters, Men's & Women's Locker Rooms, Aerobics Room and the Corolla Light Sportswear Gift Shop. Throughout the Corolla Light resort, you'll also find four lighted outdoor hard surface tennis courts, four lighted outdoor clay courts, fishing ponds, biking and walking trails, and trolley service to anywhere you want to go within the community (mid-May through early October).

Month of June

June--month of something: renaissance/ revitalization

*No credit card
*kids limited to 3 hrs on computer--allowances for homework, etc
*boycott frivolous emails, etc--already deleted some names off email
*I need to go to Mass/ Gym more than I went in May
*any expense over $100--needs committee approval

What else?

Coke or Water???

Water or Coke?
I could not believe this..... Very interesting



WATER

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
(Likely applies to half the world population.)


#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak
that it is mistaken for hunger.


#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as 3%.


#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.



#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.


#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.


#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.



#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%., and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.
Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day?



COKE

#1. In many states the highway patrol carries
two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.



#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke
and it will be gone in two days.

#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.



#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers:
Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.


#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble
away the corrosion.


#6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.



#7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake.
Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix
with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.


#8... To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains.
It will also clean road haze from your
windshield.



FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

#1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid.
It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.

#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (the concentrate) the commercial trucks must use hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years!



Now the question is, would you like a glass of water?

or Coke?



Quick! send this helpful info on to your friends
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Baby Names

Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: My Names List at Baby Names World



William Roy
Wm. Emil
Wm. Aloysius
W,. Andrew
Wm. Gregory
Luke
Aloysius
Wolfgang
Rutager
Seven
Thomas
Benedict
Franics
Christian

*************

Beatrice
Mary Claire
Mary Terese
Nancy
Sabrina--maybe middle

http://www.babynamesworld.com/my_favorite_names.htm

Sacred Heart Altar Server Manual

Altar Servers Manual
A server takes the place of one who formerly participated in the minor order of the Acolyte. Although this order has been retained while others have been suppressed and primarily relates to the role of distributing Communion and otherwise assisting the Priest-Celebrant, the boy who volunteers for this position in the Church's Liturgy must realize the religious character of his undertaking. He is offering himself in God's service and his lifestyle must reflect his closeness to the Sacred Mystery of the Holy Eucharist. His conduct must be as exemplary off the altar as it is while serving.

Any boy in Sacred Heart Parish in the fourth grade or above is eligible to be a server. After a period of training, he will be inducted into the program at a public Mass and begin a two-year period of probation. During the first year, he will wear a white robe. During the second year, he will wear a wooden Cross with his white robe. After that he will be privileged to wear the cassock and surplice, indicating his full membership.

In order to insure the highest standard of performance, the server will be constructively assisted during his time of preparation to conduct himself in such a manner that his presence will assist the faithful in a more reverent appreciation of the Presence of Jesus Christ. It is our prayer that those who volunteer for this important office will always stay close to Him and His Sacred Heart.

DUTIES BEFORE AND AFTER MASS
Before Mass:
1. Arrive at least 15 minutes before Mass wearing proper church attire including: khaki style pants, dress socks and dress shoes.

2. Vest - Cassock and surplice or white robe and Cross. Red is worn at all times except Lent and Advent.

3. Light the candles - two at the Altar of Sacrifice (main) and two at the Altar of Reposition (side).

4. Check the Credence table for the water cruet, Lavabo bowl and Lavabo pitcher.

5. Check the Offertory table in the rear of the church for the wine cruet.

6. Make sure the Processional Cross is in the Priests' vesting room.

7. Report to the Celebrant (Priest saying the Mass) for any instructions.

After Mass:
1. Extinguish the candles at the main altar and the altar of Reposition.

2. Empty the Lavabo bowl, fill the Lavabo pitcher and the water cruet and replace them on the Credence Table. (The sacristan is responsible for placing the wine cruet and ciborium (a vessel for the Hosts) on the Offertory Table.

3. Unvest and be sure to hang up your cassock and surplice or robe in the proper numerical order.

DIRECTIONS FOR SERVING AT THE ALTAR AT SACRED HEART CHURCH - RUBRICS (the way we do things)
1. FOLDING THE HANDS: Fingers and thumbs together, palms on palms, right thumb over the left thumb, hands folded on the chest, not the stomach or in front of the mouth. Always assume this attitude when both hands are not being used.

2. SIGN OF THE CROSS: Place the left hand just above the belt, fingers and thumb together, by placing the fingers of the right hand on the forehead, then just above the left hand, then the left shoulder and finally the right. Return the hands to a folded position. Always keep the palm of the right hand toward the body when making the Sign of the Cross.

3. USING THE HANDS: When one hand is being used, the other is always placed on the stomach just above the belt in the middle of the body. Whenever possible, the right hand is always used, in preference to the left.

4. GENUFLECTING: Hands folded properly, back and head straight, drop the right knee straight down to touch the floor six inches from the left heel. Come back to a standing position immediately without bending the back or using any support.

5. KNEELING: Drop the right knee down first, as if you are genuflecting, then the left knee. To stand, reverse the process - left knee first, then the right knee.

6. BOWS: Profound - made to the Crucifix when entering or leaving the church. Hands folded as above, bend from the back to a position with your chest parallel to the floor. Simple (Head and Shoulders) - bend the head and the shoulders slightly forward. The bow should not be a chicken peck or and oriental bow.

7. TURNING: Always take the shortest route; i.e., the 90 rather than the 270 degree turn. When two servers are turning to face directly to their rear, they always turn in toward one another.

8. ORDER: Never perform two actions at the same time; e.g., turning and bowing. Bow first, then turn.

9. SITTING: Sit with the knees and feet about six inches apart and place both hands just above the knees in a flat position.

10. MOVEMENTS TOGETHER: All movements should be performed in unison; e.g. bows, turns and genuflections.

11. RESPONSES: Not too loud - but loud enough to be heard and assume some leadership.

12. HOLDING THE PATEN (Communion Plate): Always hold the Paten in a flat position with the right hand. Place the index finger along the handle and grip the handle at the end, away from the plate. When not assisting with Communion, hold the left hand under the plate and keep the Paten in a flat position. If serving on the left in the middle of the aisle, hold the Paten with left hand. Always stand at a 90 degree angle to the Minister. Do not under any circumstances turn the Paten to lose the Sacred Particles.

THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS
A. Order of Procession
1. Crossbearer (If a Thurifer is present, the Thurifer precedes the Crossbearer.)
2. Acolytes
3. Lector
4. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
5. Deacon
6. Celebrant

B. The Entrance
The team leader takes the Cross and leads the procession. The two Acolytes (servers) walk directly in front to the Clerics (Priest / Deacon) and Extraordinary Ministers. All proceed down the main aisle to the Sanctuary steps. The Crossbearer goes to the left of the Altar without bowing and then places the Cross in the holder. He then goes to the chair next to the Credence table. After genuflecting toward the Tabernacle with the Celebrant, the Acolytes go directly to their seats to the right and left of the Priest. If there are Concelebrants or a Deacon, the Acolytes go to symmetrical outside seats, processing around the altar from the side where they were standing. The Celebrant kisses the altar and goes to his seat for the Greeting, the Penitential Rite, the Gloria* and the Opening Prayer. The altar boy on the right holds the book with the Gloria, the Creed and the Prayer of the Faithful for the Celebrant's right at a 45 degree angle, holding the book up if he is short, and down if he is tall. * N.B. - there is no Gloria in Advent and Lent.

C. The Gospel, Homily and Creed
Stand together for the Gospel. Sit together for the Homily. Stand together for the Creed and Prayer of the Faithful. After the homily, the altar boy on the right holds the book with the Creed and Prayer of the Faithful as he did at the Gloria. The Crossbearer goes to the rear of the church as soon as the homily is over.

D. The Offertory
Immediately after the Prayer of the Faithful the Celebrant goes to the front of the main aisle with the altar boy on his right. The altar boy on his left goes to the Credence Table and brings the Chalice to the altar. He then waits for the other altar boy to meet him. The Crossbearer leads the procession forward immediately. The celebrant receives the gifts, gives the wine to the attending altar boy and returns to the altar. The altar boy with the wine meets his partner at the credence table. The Crossbearer returns to his seat. (If only two servers are present, the Acolyte on the right assumes the Crossbearer's role and the Acolyte on the left brings the Chalice to the altar as usual and then goes with the Priest to receive the gifts.)

Taking the tops from the cruets the Acolytes turn in toward each other and go to the edge of the altar. The wine is always on the server's right. REMEMBER: A server should never walk in front of a minister of higher dignity. Also, if there are three Ciboria, both altar boys go with the Priest to receive the gifts.

E. The Lavabo (washing of the hands)
1. After presenting the water and the wine, the Acolytes bow simply to the Priest, turn in toward each other and go to the Credence table to get the Lavabo dish, Lavabo Pitcher, and finger towel. The Acolyte on the right takes the bowl in his left hand and Lavabo Pitcher in his right hand by the handle. The Acolyte on the left opens up the finger towel, holding it on the ends between the thumbs and index finger. Both Acolytes then turn in toward one another and go to the altar, standing to the left of the altar table. The Acolyte on the Celebrant's right pours the water over the Celebrant's fingers, holding the Lavabo bowl under them. The server on the Priest's left places the finger towel under the Celebrant's hands. When the Priest takes the finger towel, the Acolyte on the right folds his hands and waits for the Celebrant to place the folded towel over his hands. Both bow, turn in and return to the Credence table to replace the towel, bowl and pitcher.
2. Both Acolytes then turn in toward one another and return to the right side of the altar to the left of the Crossbearer.
3. The Acolytes assume the attitude of the people from this point. They kneel immediately after the Holy, Holy, Holy.
4. The Crossbearer kneels next to the hand bell after the Holy, Holy, Holy. At the three proper times in the Mass, the Crossbearer rings the bell, - not too soft, not too loud, not too short, not too long. The three proper times for the ringing of the hand bell are:
a) As the Celebrant places both hands over the gifts.
b) At the elevation of the Host.
c) At the elevation of the Chalice.
(THERE ARE NO BELLS DURING ADVENT AND LENT)
5. They stand for the "Our Father."
6. They genuflect immediately after the Sign of Peace and go to the Credence Table to get the Patens. The first Acolyte to reach the Credence Table hands the Patens to the other Acolytes. Then they all kneel on the step at the RIGHT SIDE and
7. Stand for Communion.

F. Communion
If two Ministers are distributing Communion, the two Acolytes assist at the center aisle. Always hold the Paten flat. If three Ministers are distributing Communion, the Crossbearer assists at the center aisle and the Acolytes go to the side aisles. Always assist on the right side, using the right hand, except when serving to the left in the center aisle. Then use the left or outside hand.

G. After Communion
The first Acolyte back to the Credence table gets the water cruet and waits at the altar. The Acolytes wait for the Celebrant or Deacon to purify the Patens. Then they take them to the Credence table. After the Celebrant purifies the Sacred Vessels, they return toe water cruet to the Credence table and go back to the altar to take the Chalice to the Credence Table. They then stand waiting until the Celebrant returns to his seat and all sit together.

H. The Dismissal
All stand with the Celebrant for the final oration. The Crossbearer holds the Missal, standing to the Celebrant's right. At the dismissal, "Go in Peace", the Crossbearer gets the Cross and, at a signal from the Celebrant, around the right of the altar. The Acolyte to the left goes to the left, and the Acolyte to the right goes to the right of the Altar. At the second row of seats, the Crossbearer stops, waits for the two Acolytes to form behind him and they turn together to face the altar. As the Celebrant completes his genuflection (performed also by the Acolytes but NOT the Crossbearer), they again turn and all (Crossbearer, Acolytes, Lector, Extraordinary Ministers, Deacon and Priest) proceed down the main aisle to the rear of the church.


CEREMONIES FOR THE SUNG OR HIGH MASS
Five servers are assigned for the High Mass, a Master of Ceremonies, a Thurifer (incense bearer) a Crossbearer and two Acolytes. The order of procession is the same as at a Low Mass, except that the Thurifer leads the Procession and the Thurifer sits next to the Credence table and the Master next to the Celebrant or Deacon.

1. The Acolytes serve Mass in the usual manner.

2. The Master assists with the incense boat.

3. The Thurifer performs four basic services.
a) In the beginning of Mass after the Celebrant processes to the altar.
b) Before the Gospel
c) At the Offertory.
d) The Incensation of the Blessed Sacrament at the Consecration.


How to perform the duties of Thurifer
A. For the incensaiton at the beginning of Mass, the Thurifer will precede the Crossbearer and Acolytes with the Thurible and Incense, walk to the left of the altar and wait for the Celebrant to put incense in the Thurible and Incense, walk to the left of the altar and wait for the Celebrant to put insense in the Thurible after he kisses the altar. He then takes the incense to the stand and goes to the left side of the altar to wait for the Celebrant to incense the altar. Then he takes the Thurible from the Celebrant in his right hand, bows slightly, switches hands and gives the Celebrant three double incensations. He then switches hands, bows and returns to his place at the Credence table. The procedure of bowing, switching hands and bowing is always followed. Perform one movement at a time.

B. Before the Gospel, both the Thurifer and the Master step forward. After the Celebrant places the incense in the Thurible, the Master places the incense on the altar. Then they go to the pulpit and step to the side to allow the Celebrant to pass in front of them. At the Gospel, the Acolytes get their candles and process directly to the front of the altar. As the Celebrant moves away from the altar to the pulpit, they process single file to either side in front of the pulpit. The Thurifer give the Thurible to the Master, who gives it to the Celebrant. After the incensation of the Book, the process is reversed. After the Gospel, the Thurifer and Acolytes go to the front of the altar and bow and go to their places. The Master takes the incense to the stand and goes to his place.

C. After the incensation of the gifts at the altar, the Celebrant is incensed as usual by the Thurifer. The Thurifer then goes to the center front of the altar, bows to the Crucifix, turns and bows to the people and administers three single incensations; front, left, and right. After the incensaiton of the people, the Thurifer bows to them, turns and bows to the Crucifix again and goes back to his place, where he prepares the Thurible for the Consecration.

D. While the choir and people are singing the Holy, Holy, Holy, the Thurifer goes to the center in front of the altar and bows to the Crucifix. He kneels after the Holy, Holy, Holy and administers two triple incensations at each of the elevations, when the Priest genuflects, holds up the Body or Blood of our Lord, and when he genuflects again. After the Our Father, he genuflects and returns to his place. Mass continues as usual. The Thurifer helps with Communion if there are four Ministers.


How to perform the duties of the Master of Ceremonies
A. Assists the Celebrant on his right during the Incensations at the beginning of Mass and at the Offertory if there is no Deacon.

B. If there is no Deacon, he sits on the Celebrant's right. He sits on the Celebrant's left if there is a Deacon.

C. He assists with the incense before the Gospel.

D. He brings the Chalice to the altar and sets it up if there is no Deacon.

E. He assists the Priest on the left or the Missal side after the Holy, Holy, Holy by turning the pages of the Missal, using the left or outside hand.

F. He assists the Celebrant in any way he can.

G. After Mass, he should correct any errors made by the crew.


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Saint Justin

CHAPTER LXVI -- OF THE EUCHARIST.

And this food is called among us Eukaristia [the Eucharist], of which no one is allowed to partake but the man who believes that the things which we teach are true, and who has been washed with the washing that is for the remission of sins, and unto regeneration, and who is so living as Christ has enjoined. For not as common bread and common drink do we receive these; but in like manner as Jesus Christ our Saviour, having been made flesh by the Word of God, had both flesh and blood for our salvation, so likewise have we been taught that the food which is blessed by the prayer of His word, and from which our blood and flesh by transmutation are nourished, is the flesh and blood of that Jesus who was made flesh. For the apostles, in the memoirs composed by them, which are called Gospels, have thus delivered unto us what was enjoined upon them; that Jesus took bread, and when He had given thanks, said, "This do ye in remembrance of Me, this is My body;" and that, after the same manner, having taken the cup and given thanks, He said, "This is My blood;" and gave it to them alone. Which the wicked devils have imitated in the mysteries of Mithras, commanding the same thing to be done. For, that bread and a cup of water are placed with certain incantations in the mystic rites of one who is being initiated, you either know or can learn.