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Mass Hysteria!

This crossword puzzle concerns matters related to the Mass -- things said, seen, and done during Mass.
Across
Commonly heard between the first reading and second reading at Mass
During the Penitential Rite of the Mass, one strikes his or her breast when these two words are said.
First two words of the Creed.
Said at Mass: "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of _____"
The name for a Priest's outer vestment
Sacred vessel in the form of a bowl or container used to hold the Sacred Hosts.
From the Creed: "I believe in one, holy, catholic and _____ church"
The name of the Creed we commonly pray at Mass: The ____ Creed.
Said at Mass: "Hallowed ___ thy Name"
Common name for a song at Mass, regardless of whether a man or woman sings it :-)
Prayer ending
In Church parlance, the first two readings at Mass are "read," but the Holy Gospel is ____.
One of the two elements offered on the altar during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
These are sometimes called "Petitions" or "Bidding Prayers" but are most commonly known as _____.
The last word said at Mass.
The last word of the Creed before "Amen"
Fourth word said at Mass
Not just a rank in the military, this word is also used to describe the white cloth that is placed on the altar when it is being prepared for the Liturgy of the Eucharist (it comes from a word meaning "body")
The first word said at Mass.
Traditional number of steps leading into the sanctuary (or to the high altar) in a Church.
Before you enter the body of the Church you may commonly bless yourself with holy water found in a large water recepticle called a ____.
Said at Mass during the consecration: "Do this in memory of ___"
The place in the Church where the Sacrament of Reconciliation is commonly ministered.
People at St. Elizabeth's Church in Wilmington complain about not having this when they go to Mass, though every other Church in our Diocese does have it. (abbreviation)
Gathering area outside the doors of the body of the Church.
If, for example, Bishop Smith in England is introduced at the beginning of Mass, the one introducing him might say "This Mass is being celebrated by the __ Reverend Smith." (two letter abbreviation)
Hardest word in the puzzle: Seen in some churches, this is the name given to a decorative piece of cloth which hangs from or is placed in front of the altar.
A man or woman who leads in song during Mass
First two words of the Penitential Act that we pray early in the Mass.
A large one covers a casket at a funeral Mass, but a smaller one covers a Chalice at all Masses.
A formal word used during Mass, at times, in place of "Brothers and Sisters"
Fancy name for the three seats in the Sanctuary of the Church for the Priest and Deacons of the Mass.
Old-style name for the donations made the by people during the collection at Mass.
Down
Priest wears this over his shoulders and around the backside of his neck
Church bench
Said at Mass: "Through ___, with ___, in ___, in the unity of the Holy Spirit."
Said at Mass: "Therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for ___ to the Lord our God."
Cord or rope worn around the waist of the priest or deacon during Mass
"Glory to God in the Highest" is said or sung at Mass -- this is commonly called the ___.
Said at Mass: "The Lord be with you." "And with your ____"
You take this during the first and second reading at Mass, but never during the Gospel.
A "Vigil Mass" or "Anticipated Mass" is always held in the ___ (2 letter abbreviation)
The last word of the Gloria before "Amen"
When the Priest, Deacon, and Altar Servers make their way down the aisle at the beginning of Mass we call that a _____.
Formal name of the Penitential prayer said early in the Mass.
Usually heard during the elevation of the Sacred Host and the Chalice after the confection of the Eucharist
When we say "The Lamb of God" at Mass that phrase comes from the Latin, "Agnus ___"
One of the two elements offered on the altar during the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Said at Mass: "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under ___ ____, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed." (two words)
At the center of the back of the Sanctuary, this is where the consecrated hosts (the Eucharist) is kept in reserve after Mass is concluded.
Said at Mass: "Let us give thanks to the Lord our God" "It is ___ ___ ___" (three words)
Fancy name for the concluding hymn of the Mass
One does this as an act of reverence to the Lord before taking a seat in a pew.
Formal name for the opening prayer of the Mass.
White vestment worn by a Priest or Deacon under his outer vestment.
Sacred vessel in the form of a cup.
Fancy name for the swinging metal object that is used to project the wifts of smoke from burning incense.
Saint who image is found in every Catholic Church.
Sound like something used in war, but it is the name of the book the Priest prays the Mass from.
The host used by the Priest at Mass sits on a gold/metal plate called a ____.
A priest's chalice (or a monstrance) is often put in one of these after Mass (or Exposition).
His name is always included in the Eucharistic prayer.
Reading at Mass, like those from Genesis come from the "OT" of the Bible, but readings like the Epistles of St. Paul and the Gospels come from the "__" of the Bible.