The Roman Missal: Proper of Saints, November 29 to January 31 (English) 20

1[January 16. St Marcellus, Pope and Martyr.—Semidouble.]

2Introit. Ecclus. xlv. The Lord made to him a covenant of peace and made him a prince; that the dignity of priesthood should be to him for ever. Ps. O Lord, remember David, and all his meekness. Glory, &c.

3Prayer. Preces populi. Mercifully hear the prayers of thy people, O Lord, we beseech thee, that we may be helped by the merits of blessed Marcellus, thy martyr and bishop, in whose martyrdom we rejoice. Through our Lord, &c.

4[Second and Third Prayers as on the Third Sunday after Epiphany, page 97.]

5[Epistle.—Brethren, blessed be the God, as in the Common of a Martyr and Bishop, page vi.]

6Gradual. I have found David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him. For my hand shall help him, and my arm shall strengthen him.—The enemy shall have no advantage over him, nor the son of iniquity have power to hurt him. Alleluia, alleluia.—Thou art a priest for ever, according to the order of Melchisedech. Alleluia.

7[After Septuagesima, the Alleluia and Verse are omitted, and the following said:]

8Tract. Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden from him the will of his lips.—For thou hast prevented him with blessings of sweetness.

9Thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stones.

10[Gospel.—If any man will come after me, as in the Mass Sacerdotes, of a Martyr and Bishop, page vi.]

11Offertory. My truth and my mercy shall be with him; and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

12Secret. Graciously receive the offerings made to thee, O Lord, we beseech thee; and, the merits of blessed Marcellus, thy martyr and bishop, pleading for us, grant them to become a help to our salvation. Through our Lord, &c.

13[Second and Third Secrets, as directed above.]

14Communion. Lord thou deliveredst to me five talents, behold I have gained other five over and above: well done, thou good and faithful servant; because thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.

15Postcom. Satiasti. Thou hast fed thy family, O Lord, with holy gifts; we beseech thee ever to comfort us by his intercession whose festival we celebrate. Through our Lord, &c.

16[Second and Third Postcommunions as directed above.]