Fabian	20 January	
	C	
	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Bishop and Martyr of Rome, 250	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Sacerdotes Dei	Song of the Three Young Men 62,65/35	
O
 ye priests of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; O ye holy and humble men of heart, bless ye the Lord. Verse. O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord; praise him and magnify him for ever. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis II			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
O
 God, who in thy providence didst single out the holy martyr Fabian as worthy to be chief pastor of thy people, and didst guide him so to strengthen thy Church that it stood fast in the day of persecution: Grant that those whom thou dost call to any ministry in the Church may be obedient to thy call in all humility, and be enabled to carry out their tasks with diligence and faithfulness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Lesson	2 Esdras 2:42-48	
Gradual	Juravit Dominus	Psalm 110:4/1	
The Lord sware and will not repent: “Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.” Verse. The Lord said unto my Lord, “Sit thou on my right hand.”			
The traditional anthems of the Eucharist (1975) (from an early edition of Graduale romanum not identified, St. Gregory the Great), Fabian			
Alleluia	Inveni David	Psalm 89:20	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Basilii			
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 10:16-22	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
O God, who by thy Son Jesus Christ dost call the children of thy Church into a great and holy unity, even as he is one with thee: Turn us again, we beseech thee, that we may redeem the years of division, and recover in thee what we have lost of ourselves; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 658 (A Procession of Passion Prayers, compiled by Eric Milner-White)	
Offertory	Veritas mea	Psalm 89:24	
My truth also and my mercy shall be with him, and in my Name shall his horn be exalted.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale			
Secret			
Graciously receive, O Lord, the offerings which we set apart for thee in honour of thy blessed martyr Fabian; and grant that they may be to us a help for evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Fabian and St. Sebastian			
Preface of a Saint (3)	
Communion	Semel juravi	Psalm 89:35-37	
I have sworn once by my holiness; his seed shall endure for ever, and his throne is like the sun before me; he shall stand fast for evermore as the moon, and as the faithful witness in heaven.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale			
Postcommunion Collect			
Refreshed by partaking of thy sacred gift, we pray, O Lord our God, that through the intercession of the blessed martyr Fabian, we may experience the fruits of what we celebrate; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Fabian and St. Sebastian			
Solemn Blessing			
Christ the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep, draw you and all who hear his voice to be one within one fold; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.			
The alternative service book (1980), Alternative blessings: Unity			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Sacerdotes Dei	Song of the Three Young Men 62,65/35	
G
lorify the Lord, O priests of the Lord; you that are holy and humble of heart, glorify the Lord. Verse. Glorify the Lord, all you works of the Lord; God is praised and highly exalted for ever. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis II			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted	
Collect			
O
 God, in your providence you singled out the holy martyr Fabian as worthy to be chief pastor of your people, and guided him so to strengthen your Church that it stood fast in the day of persecution: Grant that those whom you call to any ministry in the Church may be obedient to your call in all humility, and be enabled to carry out their tasks with diligence and faithfulness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.			
Lesson	2 Esdras 2:42-48	
Odd years			Even years			
Gradual	Tu es sacerdos	Psalm 110:4, with verses 1/2/3/4	Gradual	Qui seminant	Psalm 126:6, with verses 1,2/3,4/5,7	
The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text.			The refrain is recited first by a leader or cantor and then repeated by the congregation. It is repeated again by all where indicated in the text.			
Refrain. You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.			Refrain. Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy.			
V. The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, * until I make your enemies your footstool.”
			V. When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream.			
			V. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. The Lord will send the scepter of your power out of Zion, * saying, “Rule over your enemies round about you.
			V. Then they said among the nations, * “The Lord has done great things for them.”			
			V. The Lord has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Princely state has been yours from the day of your birth; * in the beauty of holiness have I begotten you, like dew from the womb of the morning.”
			V. Restore our fortunes, O Lord, * like the watercourses of the Negev.			
			V. Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, * will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. The Lord has sworn and he will not recant: * “You are a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.”						
Refrain.						
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda per Annum: Feria Secunda			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctorum Pauli Miki et Sociorum			
Alleluia	Ego sum pastor	John 10:14	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my own, and my own know me. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Thomæ Episcopi [i.e. Becket]			
The Holy Gospel	Matthew 10:16-22	
The Nicene Creed is omitted	
Collect after the Prayers of the People	
O God, by your Son Jesus Christ you call the children of your Church into a great and holy unity, even as he is one with you: Turn us again, we pray, that we may redeem the years of division, and recover in you what we have lost of ourselves; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 658 (A Procession of Passion Prayers, compiled by Eric Milner-White); altered in Rite II	
Offertory	Veritas mea	Psalm 89:24	
My faithfulness and love shall be with him, and he shall be victorious through my Name.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale			
Secret			
Lord, bless our offerings and make them holy. May these gifts fill our hearts with the love which gave Saint Fabian victory over all his suffering. We ask this through Christ the Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common or Martyrs. 6. For one Martyr, outside the Easter season (also used for Fabian)			
Preface of a Saint (3)	
Communion	Semel juravi	Psalm 89:35-37	
Once for all I have sworn by my holiness: their line shall endure for ever and their throne as the sun before me; it shall stand fast for evermore like the moon, the abiding witness in the sky.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale			
Postcommunion Collect			
Lord, may the mysteries we receive give us the spiritual courage which made your martyr Fabian faithful in your service and victorious in his suffering. Grant this in the Name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.			
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Common or Martyrs. 6. For one Martyr, outside the Easter season (also used for Fabian)			
Solemn Blessing			
Christ the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep, draw you and all who hear his voice to be one within one fold; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.			
The alternative service book (1980), Alternative blessings: Unity			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Sacerdotes Dei	Daniel 3:84,87/57	
S
acerdotes del Señor, bendigan al Señor; santos y humildes de corazón, bendigan al Señor. Versículo. Bendigan al Señor, obras todas del Señor; alábenle y exáltenle sobre todo para siempre. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis II			
Gloria in excelsis se omite	
Colecta			
O
h Dios, que providencialmente escogiste al santo mártir Fabián como digno de ser el principal pastor de tu pueblo, y le guiaste a que fortaleciera la Iglesia para que se mantuviera firme en el día de la persecución, concede a los que has escogido para cualquier ministerio de la Iglesia que sean obedientes a tu llamada con humildad, y capacítalos para realizar sus tareas con diligencia y fidelidad. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.			
Lección	2 Esdras 2:42-48	
Años impares			Años pares			
Gradual	Tu es sacerdos	Salmo 110:4, con versiculos 1/2/3/4	Gradual	Qui seminant	Salmo 126:6, con versiculos 1,2/3,4/5,7	
Un cantor o lector recita primero la antífona y el pueblo la repite. Todos la repiten otra vez cuando se indica en el texto.			Un cantor o lector recita primero la antífona y el pueblo la repite. Todos la repiten otra vez cuando se indica en el texto.			
Antífona. Tú eres sacerdote para siempre, según el orden de Melquisedec.			Antífona. Los que sembraron con lágrimas, con gritos de alegría segarán.			
V. El Señor dijo a mi Soberano: “Siéntate a mi diestra, * hasta que ponga a tus enemigos por estrado de tus pies.”
			V. Cuando el Señor cambió la suerte de Sión, * éramos como los que sueñan.			
			V. Entonces nuestra boca se llenó de risa, * y nuestra lengua de gritos de alegría.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. El Señor enviará desde Sión el cetro de tu poder, * diciendo: “Domina en medio de tus enemigos.
			V. Y decían entre las naciones: * “Ha hecho el Señor proezas con ellos.”			
			V. Proezas ha hecho el Señor con nosotros, * y estamos sumamente alegres.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Dignidad principesca ha sido tuya desde el día de tu nacimiento; * en la hermosura de la santidad te engendré, como rocío del seno de la aurora.”
			V. Tú, oh Señor, has cambiado nuestra suerte, * como los torrentes del Neguev.			
			V. Los que van llorando, llevando la semilla, * volverán entre cantares, trayendo sus gavillas.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Juró el Señor, y no se retractará: * “Tú eres sacerdote para siempre según el orden de Melquisedec.”						
Antífona.						
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Hebdomada Secunda per Annum: Feria Secunda			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctorum Pauli Miki et Sociorum			
Aleluya	Ego sum pastor	Juan 10:14	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Yo soy el buen pastor, dice el Señor; conozco a las mías y las mías me conocen a mí. Aleluya.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Thomæ Episcopi [i.e. Becket]			
El Santo Evangelio	Mateo 10:16-22	
El Credo Niceno se omite	
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles	
Oh Dios, por tu Hijo Jesucristo llamas a los hijos de tu Iglesia en una grande y santa unidad, como también él es uno contigo: Vuélvenos, te suplicamos, para que redimamos los años de división, y recobremos en ti lo que hemos perdido de nosotros mismos;; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.	
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 658 (A Procession of Passion Prayers, compilacion de Eric Milner-White); tr. ed.	
Ofertorio	Veritas mea	Salmo 89:24	
Mi amor y fidelidad lo acompañarán, y por mi Nombre será victorioso.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale			
Secreta			
Acepta benigno, Señor, las ofrendas dedicadas a los méritos de tu santo mártir Fabián; y haz que redunden en nuestro eterno remedio; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Santos Fabián y Sebastián			
Prefacio de un Santo (3)	
Comunión	Semel juravi	Salmo 89:35-37	
De una vez por todas he jurado por mi santidad; su linaje perdurá para siempre, y su trono como el sol delante de mí; será firme para siempre como la luna, testigo fiel en los cielos.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Unius Martyris Pontificis extra Tempus Paschale			
Poscomunión			
Alimentados con la participación del don sagrado, suplicamos, Señor Dios nuestro, que por intercesión de tu santo mártir Fabián, experimentemos el efecto del misterio que celebramos; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Santos Fabián y Sebastián			
Bendición Solemne			
Que Cristo, el Buen Pastor, que dio su vida por las ovejas, les arrastre a ustedes y a todos que oigan su voz que sean uno dentro de un rebaño; y la bendición de Dios omnipotente, el Padre, el Hijo, y el Espíritu Santo, sea con ustedes y more con ustedes eternamente. Amén.			
The alternative service book (1980), Alternative blessings: Unity