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Preparation Form for Liturgies with the Bishop

This form will assist the Bishop and your community to prepare well for your upcoming liturgy. Please complete this form only if you have already received a confirmation of your scheduled liturgy from the Bishop's secretary, Pat Allen.

If you would like to schedule a liturgy with the Bishop, please contact Pat Allen by email or phone: 408-983-0195.

If you have questions about preparing your liturgy with the Bishop or need assistance in completing this form, please contact Diana Macalintal, Director of Worship, by email or phone: 408-983-0136.

General Information

Date of Liturgy: *

Enter the date of your liturgy with the Bishop.

Time of Liturgy: *

Enter the start time of the liturgy.

Occasion of the Liturgy: *

Enter the special occasion being celebrated. If no special occasion, enter "General".

Location of the Liturgy: *

Enter the name of the Church or location where the liturgy will take place.

Street address and City (required if not at a diocesan parish or school):

If the location is not a diocesan parish or school, please include the address.

Liturgy Coordinator

Name of on-site Liturgy Coordinator: *

Enter the name of the person who will be on site the day of the liturgy to assist the Bishop's Master of Ceremonies with any sacristy or liturgical needs.

Phone:

Enter the phone number, with area code, of the on-site liturgy coordinator.

Email:

Enter the email address of the on-site liturgy coordinator.

Event Contact

Person filling out this form:

Same as Liturgy Coordinator above

Name (omit if same as Liturgy Coordinator):

Enter the name of the person filling out this form.

Phone (omit if same as Liturgy Coordinator):

Email (omit if same as Liturgy Coordinator):

Ministers

Is Bishop McGrath the main celebrant?: *

yes

Bishop McGrath is the main celebrant if he presides over the entire liturgy.

If no, who is the main celebrant?:

Enter the name of the priest or bishop who will be the main celebrant if Bishop McGrath is not the main celebrant.

Is Bishop McGrath the preacher?: *

yes

The Bishop is usually the homilist. But another deacon, priest, or bishop might serve as the homilist for some special occasions, such as a pastor installation or parish anniversary.

If no, who is the preacher?:

Enter the name of the homilist if Bishop McGrath is not the preacher.

List the names of any concelebrants:

Enter names of priests who will concelebrate.

Is there a deacon assisting at the liturgy?:

yes

The deacon and the MC cannot be the same person.

If yes, please list his name:

Who will proclaim the Gospel reading?:

The Gospel reading is proclaimed by the deacon or by a concelebrant if there is no deacon.

Who is the music director for this liturgy?:

What color vestments do you request the Bishop wear?:

green

white

red

violet

other

If other, please specify:

Readings

Readings are:

those assigned for the liturgical day

those assigned for the feast/memorial/rite

various readings selected by the planning group

First Reading:

(book, chapter, verse)

Lectionary #:

If possible, include the Lectionary reference # of the First Reading.

Psalm:

(book and chapter)

Lectionary #:

If possible, include the Lectionary reference # of the Psalm.

Second Reading:

(book, chapter, verse)

Lectionary #:

If possible, include the Lectionary reference # of the Second Reading.

Gospel Reading:

(book, chapter, verse)

Lectionary #:

If possible, include the Lectionary reference # of the Gospel Reading.

Gathering Rites

Will the Penitential Rite or the Sprinkling Rite be used?:

Penitential Rite

Sprinkling Rite

The Sprinkling Rite is typically used during the Easter season and at Confirmation.

If the Penitential Rite is used, will it be led by the deacon/bishop or sung by the cantor/choir?:

by the deacon or Bishop

by the cantor or choir

Will the Gloria be included?:

yes

The Gloria is included on Sundays outside of Advent and Lent, on solemnities and feasts, and in special, more solemn celebrations.

If yes, will it be sung or spoken?:

yes

When it is included, the Gloria should be sung and not spoken, if at all possible.

Liturgy of the Word

Will there be other rites (e.g., dismissal of catechumens, blessings) after the homily?:

yes

If yes, please describe:

Will the Creed be included?:

yes

The Creed is included on Sundays and solemnities and may be included at special, more solemn celebrations.

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Will the Lord's Prayer be sung or spoken?:

sung

spoken

If the Lord's Prayer is sung, it should be a setting that the assembly knows and is able to sing well.

Will there be silence or a Song of Praise after Communion?:

silence

song of praise

If a Song of Praise is used, it should be one that the entire assembly sings together and not a solo piece or meditation song.

Other information

Will there be a reception after the liturgy?:

yes

Are there any additional speakers or presentations taking place before the Concluding Blessing of the Mass?:

yes

If yes, please describe:

Please describe anything else the Bishop should be aware of to help him prepare:

Diocese of San Jose

Preparation Form for Liturgies with the Bishop