Saint Matthias the Apostle | 24 February
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| Book of Common Prayer (1979)
This proper is for use before Ash Wednesday only. In Lent please use proper 2117.
Part 1. English Rite I
Introit | Non vos me elegistis | John 15:16/Psalm 139:1

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e have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain. Psalm. O Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me; thou knowest my down-sitting and mine up-rising. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sancti Matthiæ Apostoli | |
Gloria in excelsis
Collect | |

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 Almighty God, who into the place of Judas didst choose thy faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the Twelve: Grant that thy Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lesson	Acts 1:15-26
Gradual | In omnem terram | Psalm 19:4/4
Their sound is gone out into all lands, and their words into the ends of the world. Verse. The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth his handy-work. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Lucæ Apostoli | |
Epistle	Philippians 3:13-21
Alleluia | Ego vos elegi | John 15:16
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. I have chosen you out of the world, that ye should go, and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain. Alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Lucæ Apostoli | |
The Holy Gospel	John 15:1,6-16
The Nicene Creed
Collect after the Prayers of the People
Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant Matthias was chosen to be an Apostle of our Lord and a witness of his resurrection: We earnestly pray thee to raise up for the work of the ministry in this our day able and dedicated leaders, and to use them abundantly for the building up of thy Church and the increase of thy kingdom; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 552 (Frank Colquhon)
Offertory | Repleti sumus | Cf. Psalm 90:14
We shall be satisfied with thy mercy, and that soon, and shall rejoice and be glad. | |
Ordo cantus missæ (1986), Sancti Petri Chanel | |
Secret | |
May the prayer of thy holy Apostle Matthias speed the offerings which we dedicate to thy Name, O Lord, that we may thereby be both forgiven and protected; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Matthias, slightly altered | |
Preface of Apostles
Communion | Hoc est præceptum | John 15:12
This is my commandment, that ye love one another, as I have loved you, saith the Lord. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sancti Matthiæ Apostoli | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that the holy mysteries which we have received, may, by the intercession of the blessed Apostle Matthias, bring us pardon and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The Catholic missal (1935), St. Matthias, slightly altered | |
Solemn Blessing | |
May God who founded his Church upon the apostles bless your through the prayers of Saint Matthias. Amen. | |
May God inspire you to follow the example of the apostles, and give witness to the truth before all people. Amen. | |
The teaching of the apostles has strengthened your faith; may their prayers lead you to your true and eternal home. Amen. | |
May Almighty God bless you, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Solemn Blessings. II. Celebrations of Saints. 17. Apostles | |
Part 2. English Rite II
Introit | Non vos me elegistis | John 15:16/Psalm 139:1

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ou did not choose me, but I chose you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide. Psalm. Lord, you have searched me out and known me; you know my sitting down and my rising up. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sancti Matthiæ Apostoli | |
Gloria in excelsis
Collect | |

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lmighty God, who in the place of Judas chose your faithful servant Matthias to be numbered among the Twelve: Grant that your Church, being delivered from false apostles, may always be guided and governed by faithful and true pastors; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Lesson	Acts 1:15-26
Gradual | Justus requiescat | Cf. Psalm 15:1, with verses 1,2/3,4/5,6/7
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. | |
Refrain. The righteous shall abide upon God’s holy hill. | |
V. Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? * who may abide upon your holy hill? | |
V. Whoever leads a blameless life and does what is right, * who speaks the truth from his heart. | |
Refrain. | |
V. There is no guile upon his tongue; he does no evil to his friend; * he does not heap contempt upon his neighbor. | |
V. In his sight the wicked is rejected, * but he honors those who fear the Lord. | |
Refrain. | |
V. He has sworn to do no wrong * and does not take back his word. | |
V. He does not give his money in hope of gain, * nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. | |
Refrain. | |
V. Whoever does these things * shall never be overthrown. | |
Refrain. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Sanctorum et Sanctarum | |
Epistle	Philippians 3:13-21
Alleluia | Ego vos elegi | John 15:16
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. I chose you out of the world that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide. Alleluia. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Lucæ Apostoli | |
The Holy Gospel	John 15:1,6-16
The Nicene Creed
Collect after the Prayers of the People
Almighty God, by your providence your servant Matthias was chosen to be an Apostle of our Lord and a witness of his resurrection: We earnestly pray you to raise up for the work of the ministry in this our day able and dedicated leaders, and to use them abundantly for the building up of your Church and the increase of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 552 (Frank Colquhon)
Offertory | Repleti sumus | Cf. Psalm 90:14
Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning; so shall we rejoice and be glad. | |
Ordo cantus missæ (1986), Sancti Petri Chanel | |
Secret | |
Father, receive our offering of praise this day, and when our faith is weak, show us the light of your truth, that we may continue in the way of righteousness, revealed to us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), St. Matthias | |
Preface of Apostles
Communion | Hoc est præceptum | John 15:12
This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you, says the Lord. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sancti Matthiæ Apostoli | |
Postcommunion Collect | |
Gracious God, you constantly give life to your people. May we who receive holy things remain faithful to your call. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. | |
The book of alternative services of the Anglican Church of Canada (1985), St. Matthias | |
Solemn Blessing | |
May God who founded his Church upon the apostles bless your through the prayers of Saint Matthias. Amen. | |
May God inspire you to follow the example of the apostles, and give witness to the truth before all people. Amen. | |
The teaching of the apostles has strengthened your faith; may their prayers lead you to your true and eternal home. Amen. | |
May Almighty God bless you, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. | |
The Roman missal. The sacramentary (1974), Solemn Blessings. II. Celebrations of Saints. 17. Apostles | |

Parte 3. Español
Introito | Non vos me elegistis | Juan 15:16/Salmo 139:1

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o me habéis elegido vosotros a mí, sino yo os elegí a vosotros, para que vayáis y deis fruto, y vuestro fruto permanezca. Salmo. Oh Señor, tú me has probado y conocido; conoces mi sentarme y my levantarme. Gloria Patri.

Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sancti Matthiæ Apostoli | |
Gloria in excelsis
Colecta | |

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ios omnipotente, que en lugar de Judas escogiste a tu fiel siervo Matías para ser contado entre el número de los Doce: Concede que tu iglesia, librado de falsos apóstoles, sea guiada y gobernada siempre por pastores fieles y verdaderos; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo, en la unidad del Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, ahora y por siempre. Amén.

Lección	Hechos 1:15-26
Gradual | Justus requiescet | Cf. Salmo 15:1, con versículos 1,2/3,4/5,6/7
Un cantor o lector recita primero la antífona y el pueblo la repite. Todos la repiten otra vez cuando se indica en el texto. | |
Antífona. Los justos morarán en el santo monte de Dios. | |
V. Señor, ¿quién habitará en tu tabernáculo? * ¿Quién morará en tu santo monte? | |
V. El que anda en integridad y hace justicia, * y habla verdad en su corazón. | |
Antífona. | |
V. El que no detrae con su lengua, ni hace mal a su prójimo, * ni contra su vecino acoge oprobio alguno. | |
V. Aquél a cuyos ojos el vil es menospreciado, * pero honra a los que temen al Señor. | |
Antífona. | |
V. El que jurando en daño suyo, * no por eso cambia. | |
V. El que presta, no esperando de ello nada, * ni contra el inocente admite cohecho. | |
Antífona. | |
V. El que hace estas cosas, * no resbalará siempre. | |
Antífona. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Commune Sanctorum et Sanctarum | |
Epístola	Filipenses 3:13-21
Aleluya | Ego vos elegi | Juan 15:16
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Yo os elegí desde el mundo, para que vayáis y deis fruto, y vuestro fruto permanezca. Aleluya. | |
Graduale romanum (1961), Sancti Lucæ Apostoli | |
El Santo Evangelio	Juan 15:1,6-16
El Credo Niceno
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles
Dios todopoderoso, por tu providencia tu siervo Matías fue elegido apóstol de nuestro Señor y testigo de su resurrección: Te suplicamos ardientemente que levantes ministros capacitados y dedicados al trabajo de ministerio en nuestros días, y que los uses abundantemente para la edificación de tu Iglesia y el aumento de tu reino; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 552 (Frank Colquhon); tr. ed.
Ofertorio | Repleti sumus | Cf. Salmo 90:14
Por la mañana sácianos de tu misericordia, y así cantaremos y nos alegraremos todos nuestros días. | |
Ordo cantus missæ (1986), Sancti Petri Chanel | |
Secreta | |
Acompañe, Señor, la oración de tu apóstol San Matías a estas hostias que te ofrecemos para ser consagradas a tu nombre; y haz que por ella seamos purificados y defendidos; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Matías | |
Prefacio de un Apóstol
Comunión | Hoc est præceptum | Juan 15:12
Este es mi precepto: que os améis unos a otros como yo os he amado, dice el Señor. | |
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sancti Matthiæ Apostoli | |
Poscomunión | |
Rogamos, Dios todopoderoso, que nos concedas que por estos sacramentos que hemos recibido, con la intervención de tu apóstol San Matías, alcancemos el perdón y la paz; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén. | |
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), San Matías | |
Bendición Solemne | |
El Dios que os ha edificado sobre el cimiento de los apóstoles, por la intercesión gloriosa de San Matías, os llene de sus bendiciones. Amén. | |
El que os ha enriquecido con la palabra y ejemplo de los apóstoles, os conceda su ayuda para que seáis testigos de la verdad ante el mundo. Amén. | |
Para que así obtengáis la heredad del reino eterno, por la intercesión de los apóstoles, por cuya palabra os mantenéis firmes en la fe. Amén. | |
Y la bendición de Dios todopoderoso, Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo, descienda sobre vosotros y os acompañe siempre. Amén. | |
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Bendiciones Solemnes. II. El las Celebraciones de los Santos. 17. Apóstoles | |

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