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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR READERS
ST. AUGUSTINE'S PARISH, DUNDAS
© The Readers go to the front vesting sacristy and sign in as Readers.
© The First Reader on the list:
- Ø Fills in the names required on the Commentator's sheet.
- Ø Makes the opening introductions and commentary.
- Ø Reads the first reading.
- v At the 5:30 pm. Mass the Cantor announces the hymns.
- v At the 9:00 am. Mass, the Contemporary Choir announces the hymns.
- v At the 10:30 am. Mass, the Senior Choir announces the hymns.
- v In the absence of choir or cantor, the Reader announces the hymns.
© The Second Reader on the list:
- Ø Carries the Book in the procession.
- Ø Reads the second reading.
- Ø Leads the prayer of the Faithful.
© The Celebrant will gather everyone for a blessing just before the liturgy is to begin. The First Reader/Commentator together with the Cantor goes to the pulpit and
introduce the Liturgy, (and announces the hymn when applicable).
© The Second Reader, holding the Book, joins the procession in the position immediately behind the Altar Servers, stopping to the left of the Servers at the foot of the
altar steps for the genuflection. The reader enters the sanctuary ahead of the Servers and the Celebrant.
© Leaving the sanctuary at the end of Mass:
- Ø Begin to move as the Celebrant leaves the Chair
- Ø Bring the book and the Commentator's card.
- Ø Form the procession in the order you entered.
When making the introductions do not say, “the Reflection”. Simple read the reflection.
To introduce the readings simply read the introduction in the text i.e. (A Reading from ………) (Avoid saying, “The first reading …..; The second reading …...; )
Do not say “Please stand”, following the second reading. It leaves the option for a few moments of reflection.
Lighter voices need to move closer to the microphone and project your voice.
Read slowly, articulate, considering those with hearing difficulties. (See over)
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