THE ADORATION OF THE HOLY CROSS While the document Built of Living Stones says that we may venerate cross or crucifix, the General Instruction of the Roman Missal and the Roman Missal consistently refer to the “cross” and not “crucifix” as the object of veneration. It has always been the wood of the cross that we venerate: “This is the wood of the cross, on which hung the salvation of the world.” Veneration of the bare cross takes us from the tree to the instrument of the death of Jesus to the bare cross from which Christ is free—a powerful symbol! Spiegel im Spiegel Arvo Part

Lord’s Prayer (please kneel) Invitation to Communion: Priest: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. All: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Communion: Were You There? Spiritual arr. Daniel Kelley Behold the Wood of the Cross

Prayer after Communion Blessing

We depart in silence and return tomorrow evening, when our liturgical celebration continues with the lighting of the Easter fire at 8:00pm.

GOOD FRIDAY

April 4, 2021

Star of the Sea Catholic Church Virginia Beach, VA

Silent Procession (please kneel) Opening Prayer

LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Responsorial Psalm 31: Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. Second Reading: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9

Gospel Acclamation: Mass of Christ the Savior Dan Schutte

Gospel: John 18:1-19:42 Homily Procession of the Cross Priest: This is the wood of the cross, on which hung the Salvation of the world. All (3x):

O My People (The Reproaches)

1. I led you out of Egypt. From slavery I set you free. I brought you into a land of promise; you have prepared a cross for me. 2. I led you as a shepherd; I brought you safely through the sea, fed you with manna in the desert; you have prepared a cross for me. 3. I fought for you in battles; I won you strength and victory, gave you a royal crown and scepter; you have prepared a cross for me. 4. I planted you, my vineyard, and cared for you most tenderly; looked for abundant fruit, and found none—only the cross you made for me. 5. Then listen to my pleading, and do not turn away from me. You are my people: will you reject me? For you I suffer bitterly. Solemn Intercessions (Response after each intercession: Amen) Offertory: O Stay With the Lord