Alphege	19 April	
	C	
	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Archbishop of Canterbury, and Martyr, 1012	
If this feast day occurs in Holy Week or Easter Week, it would normally be omitted, but may be transferred to a vacant weekday following the Second Sunday of Easter.	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Protexisti	Cf. Psalm 64:2/1	
T
hou hast hidden me, O God, from the gathering together of the froward, alleluia, from the insurrection of wicked doers, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Psalm. Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer; preserve my life from the fear of the enemy. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
Gloria in excelsis			
Collect				
O
 loving God, whose martyr bishop Alphege of Canterbury suffered violent death because he refused to permit a ransom to be extorted from his people: Grant, we pray thee, that all pastors of thy flock may pattern themselves on the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep; through him who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Revelation 7:13-17	
Alleluia	Confitebuntur	Psalm 89:5	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works, and thy truth in the congregation of the saints. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
With no intervening lesson, the second Alleluia begins immediately with the Verse.	
Alleluia	Posuisti	Psalm 21:2	
Verse. Thou shalt set, O Lord, a crown of pure gold upon his head. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 12:4-12			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
O Lord God of hosts, who didst give grace to thy servant Alphege to lay aside the fear of man, and to confess thee even unto death: Grant that all who bear office in the world or in the Church may think lightly of earthly place and honour, and seek rather to please thee, the Captain of our salvation, who hast chosen them to be thy soldiers; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost be thanks and praise from all the armies of the saints, now and for evermore. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 598 (John Wordsworth)			
Offertory	Confitebuntur	Psalm 89:5	
O Lord, the very heavens shall praise thy wondrous works, and thy truth in the congregation of the saints, alleluia, alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
Secret			
In loving-kindness, O Lord, receive the offerings which we set apart in memory of the blessed martyr and bishop Alphege; and grant that they may be of help to us evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no. 12, Of a Martyr in Paschal-tide; Secret 1, For a Martyr-Bishop, slightly altered			
Preface of a Saint (3)			
Communion	Lætabitur	Psalm 64:1	
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord, and put his trust in him, and all they that are true of heart shall be glad, alleluia, alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
Postcommunion Collect			
Refreshed by partaking of thy holy gift, O Lord our God, we pray that by the intercession of the holy martyr Alphege, we may experience the fruit of what we celebrate; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no. 12, Of a Martyr in Paschal-tide; Postcommunion 1, For a Martyr-Bishop, slightly altered			
Solemn Blessing			
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; 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 book of occasional services (1991)			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Protexisti	Cf. Psalm 64:2/1	
Y
ou have hidden me, O God, from the conspiracy of the wicked, alleluia, from the mob of evildoers, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Psalm. Hear my voice, O God, when I complain; protect my life from the fear of the enemy. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
Gloria in excelsis			
Collect			
O
 loving God, your martyr bishop Alphege of Canterbury suffered violent death when he refused to permit a ransom to be extorted from his people: Grant that all pastors of your flock may pattern themselves on the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep; and who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Lesson	Revelation 7:13-17	
Odd years			Even years			
Gradual	Exquisivi	Cf. Psalm 34:4, with verses 1,2/3,4/5,6/7,8	Gradual	In manus tuas	Psalm 31:5, with verses 1,2/3,4/7,16	
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. I sought the Lord and God delivered me.			Refrain. Into your hands I commend my spirit.			
V. I will bless the Lord at all times; * his praise shall ever be in my mouth.			V. In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; * deliver me in your righteousness.			
V. I will glory in the Lord; * let the humble hear and rejoice.			V. Incline your ear to me; * make haste to deliver me.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; * let us exalt his Name together.			V. Be my strong rock, a castle to keep me safe, for you are my crag and my stronghold; * for the sake of your Name, lead me and guide me.			
V. I sought the Lord, and he answered me * and delivered me out of all my terror.			V. Take me out of the net that they have secretly set for me, * for you are my tower of strength.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. Look upon him and be radiant, * and let not your faces be ashamed.			V. I will rejoice and be glad because of your mercy; * for you have seen my affliction; you know my distress.			
V. I called in my affliction and the Lord heard me * and saved me from all my troubles.			V. Make your face to shine upon your servant, * and in your loving-kindness save me.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. The angel of the Lord encompasses those who fear him, * and he will deliver them.						
V. Taste and see that the Lord is good; * happy are they who trust in him!						
Refrain.						
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Perpetua of Carthage			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sancti Stephani			
Alleluia	Beati qui persecutionem	Matthew 5:10	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Alleluia.			
The American missal revised (1951), Blessed William Laud			
The Holy Gospel	Luke 12:4-12			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
Lord God of hosts, you gave grace to your servant Alphege to lay aside the fear of human beings, and to confess you even to death: Grant that all who bear office in the world or in the Church may think lightly of earthly place and honor, and seek rather to please you, the Captain of our salvation, who chose them to be your soldiers; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be thanks and praise from all the armies of the saints, now and for evermore. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 598 (John Wordsworth); altered in Rite II			
Offertory	Confitebuntur	Psalm 89:5	
The heavens bear witness to your wonders, O Lord, and to your faithfulness in the assembly of the holy ones, alleluia, alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
Secret			
Lord, graciously hear us, for we seek you alone. Accept our offering in memory of your bishop and martyr Alphege. Calm our bodies and minds with the peace which passes understanding, and make us radiant with joy; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 34, altered			
Preface of a Saint (3)			
Communion	Lætabitur	Psalm 64:1	
The righteous shall rejoice in the Lord and put their trust in God, and all who are true of heart will glory, alleluia, alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
Postcommunion Collect			
God of kindness and truth, you saved your chosen One, Jesus Christ, and you give your martyrs strength. Watch over your people who come to you now, and strengthen the hearts of those who hope in you, that they may proclaim your saving acts of kindness in the eternal city; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Lutheran book of worship (1978), Collect on Psalm 31			
Solemn Blessing			
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; 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 book of occasional services (1991)			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Protexisti	Cf. Salmo 64:2/1	
M
e has escondido, oh Dios, de la conspiración de los malignos, aleluya; del populacho de los que obran iniquidad, aleluya, aleluya, aleluya. Salmo. Escucha, oh Dios, la voz de mi lamento; guarda mi vida del temor del enemigo. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
Gloria in excelsis			
Colecta			
O
h Dios amoroso, cuyo obispo mártir Alphege de Cantórbery sufrió muerte violenta cuando prohibió se exigiese a su pueblo un rescate, concede que todos los pastores de tu redil imiten al Buen Pastor, que dio su vida por las ovejas. Y que contigo y el Espíritu Santo vive y reina, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.			
Lección	Apocalipsis 7:13-17	
Años impares			Años pares			
Gradual	Exquisivi	Cf. Salmo 34:4, con versículos 1,2/3,4/5,6/7,8	Gradual	In manus tuas	Salmo 31:5, con versículos 1,2/3,4/7,16	
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. Busqué al Señor y él me libró.			Antífona. En tu mano, oh Señor, encomiendo mi espíritu.			
V. Bendeciré al Señor en todo tiempo; * su alabanza estará siempre en mi boca.			V. En ti, oh Señor, he esperado; no sea yo avergonzado jamás; * líbrame en tu justicia.			
V. En el Señor me gloriaré; * lo oigan los mansos y se regocijen.			V. Inclina a mí tu oído; * apresúrate a librarme.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. Proclamen conmigo la grandeza del Señor; * ensalcemos a una su Nombre.			V. Sé tú mi roca fuerte, y fortaleza para salvarme; porque tú eres mi risco y mi castillo; * por tu Nombre me guiarás y me encaminarás.			
V. Busqué al Señor y él me respondió, * y me libró de todos mis temores.			V. Me sacarás de la red que han escondido para mí, * pues tú eres mi refugio.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. A él miren y sean alumbrados, * y sus rostros no se avergüencen.			V. Me gozaré y alegraré en tu misericordia; * porque has visto mi aflicción; conoces la angustia de mi vida.			
V. Este pobre clamó, y el Señor le oyó, * y lo libró de todas sus angustias.			V. Haz resplandecer tu rostro sobre tu siervo; * sálvame por tu misericordia.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. El ángel del Señor acampa en derredor de los que le temen, * y los libertará.						
V. Gusten, y vean que es bueno el Señor; * dichosos los que en él confían.						
Antífona.						
Gradual psalms, alleluia verses, and tracts for ... (1980-1990), Perpetua of Carthage			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sancti Stephani			
Aleluya	Beati qui persecutionem	Mateo 5:10	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. Bienaventurados los que padecen persecución por la justicia, porque suyo es el reino de los cielos. Aleluya.			
The American missal revised (1951), Blessed William Laud			
El Santo Evangelio	Lucas 12:4-12			
El Credo Niceno se omite			
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles			
Señor Dios de los ejércitos, tú le diste gracia a tu siervo Alfeo para poner a un lado el temor de los hombres, y confesarte aún hasta la muerte: Concede a todos los que tengan oficio en el mundo o en la Iglesia que menosprecien la posición y el honor de este mundo, y más bien busquen agradecerte a ti, el Capitán de nuestra salvación, que los elegiste para ser tus soldados; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, a quien, contigo y el Espíritu Santo sean gracias y alabanzas de todos los ejércitos de los santos, ahora y por siempre. Amén.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 598 (John Wordsworth); tr. ed.			
Ofertorio	Confitebuntur	Salmo 89:5	
Proclaman los cielos tus maravillas, oh Señor, y tu fidelidad en la asamblea de los seres celestiales, aleluya, aleluya.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
Secreta			
Acepta benigno las hostias con que honramos, Señor, los méritos de tu santo mártir y pontífice Alfeo, y haz que redunden en nuestro perpetuo socorro; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Mártir Pontífice en Tiempo Pascual			
Prefacio de un Santo (3)			
Comunión	Lætabitur	Salmo 64:1	
El justo se alegrará en el Señor, y confiará en él; se gloriarán todos los de recto corazón, aleluya, aleluya.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Martyrum Tempore Paschali			
Poscomunión			
Fortalecidos con la participación del don sagrado, te rogamos, Señor Dios nuestro, que por intercesión de tu santo mártir y pontífice Alfeo, experimentemos los efectos del Misterio que celebramos; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal completo latino-español para uso de los fieles (1963), Mártir Pontífice en Tiempo Pascual			
Bendición Solemne			
El Dios de paz, quien resucitó de entre los muertos a nuestro Señor Jesucristo, el Gran Pastor de las ovejas, por la sangre del eterno pacto: les haga perfectos en toda buena obra para hacer su voluntad, efectuando en ustedes lo que es agradable en su presencia; y la bendición de Dios omnipotente, el Padre, el Hijo, y el Espíritu Santo, sea con ustedes y more con ustedes eternamente.  Amén.			
Ritual para ocasiones especiales (1990)