John Coleridge Patteson	20 September	
	C	
	Lesser feasts and fasts (1997)	
	Bishop of Melanesia,
and his Companions, Martyrs, 1871	
Part 1. English Rite I	
Introit	Verba mea	Psalm 5:1,2/2,3	
P
onder my words, O Lord, consider my meditation; O hearken thou unto the voice of my calling. Psalm. For unto thee will I make my prayer, O Lord; my voice shalt thou hear betimes. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sabbato post Dominicam Tertiam Quadragesimæ			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.			
Collect				
A
lmighty God, who didst call thy faithful servants John Coleridge Patteson and his companions to be witnesses and martyrs in the islands of Melanesia, and by their labours and sufferings didst raise up a people for thine own possession: Pour forth thy Holy Spirit upon thy Church in every land, that by the service and sacrifice of many, thy holy Name may be glorified and thy kingdom enlarged; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Epistle	1 Peter 4:12-19	
Gradual	Gloriosus Deus	Exodus 15:11/6	
God is glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders. Verse. Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power; thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum			
Alleluia	Corpora sanctorum	Ecclesiasticus 44:14	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. The bodies of the saints are buried in peace, but their name liveth for evermore. Alleluia.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum			
The Holy Gospel	Mark 8:34-38			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
O God, who workest all things, who hast called us to be fellow workers with thee, and dost assign to every one his separate task: Teach us, in our several callings, what thou wouldst have us do, and make us faithful to do it, in thy Name and in thy strength; for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 147 (Daily Prayer, compiled by Eric Milner-White)			
Offertory	Mirabilis Deus	Psalm 68:36	
O God, wonderful art thou in thy holy places; even the God of Israel, he will give strength and power to his people, blessed be God.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum extra Tempus Paschale II			
Secret			
In loving-kindness receive, O Lord, the offerings which by the merits of blessed John Coleridge Patteson, thy martyr and bishop, we set apart for thee; 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 (P.T.) Secret 1. For a Martyr-Bishop			
Preface of Holy Week			
Communion	Et si coram	Wisdom 3:4-6	
For though they be punished in the sight of men, God proved them; as gold in the furnace hath he tried them, and received them as a burnt offering.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum			
Postcommunion Collect			
Refreshed by partaking of thy holy gift, we beseech thee, O Lord our God, that through the intercession of blessed John Coleridge Patteson, thy martyr and bishop, we may experience the fruits of what we celebrate; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
The Catholic missal (1935), Mass no. 12, Of a Martyr (P.T.) Secret 1. For a Martyr-Bishop			

Part 2. English Rite II	
Introit	Verba mea	Psalm 5:1,2/2,3	
G
ive ear to my words, O Lord; consider my meditation; hearken to my cry for help. Psalm. For I make my prayer to you; in the morning, Lord, you hear my voice. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sabbato post Dominicam Tertiam Quadragesimæ			
Gloria in excelsis is omitted.			
Collect			
A
lmighty God, you called your faithful servant John Coleridge Patteson and his companions to be witnesses and martyrs in the islands of Melanesia, and by their labors and sufferings raised up a people for your own possession: Pour out your Holy Spirit upon your Church in every land, that by the service and sacrifice of many, your holy Name may be glorified and your kingdom enlarged; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.			
Epistle	1 Peter 4:12-19	
Odd years			Even years			
Gradual	Auxilium meum	Psalm 121:2, with verses 1,2/3,4/5,6/7,8	Gradual	Ambulabo	Psalm 116:8, 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.			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. My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.			Refrain. I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.			
V. I lift up my eyes to the hills; * from where is my help to come?			V. I love the Lord, because he has heard the voice of my supplication, * because he has inclined his ear to me whenever I called upon him.
			
V. My help comes from the Lord, * the maker of heaven and earth.						
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. He will not let your foot be moved * and he who watches over you will not fall asleep.			V. The cords of death entangled me; the grip of the grave took hold of me; * I came to grief and sorrow.			
V. Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel * shall neither slumber nor sleep;			V. Then I called upon the Name of the Lord: * “O Lord, I pray you, save my life.”			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. The Lord himself watches over you; * the Lord is your shade at your right hand,			V. Gracious is the Lord and righteous; * our God is full of compassion.			
V. So that the sun shall not strike you by day, * nor the moon by night.			V. The Lord watches over the innocent; * I was brought very low, and he helped me.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
V. The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; * it is he who shall keep you safe.			V. Turn again to your rest, O my soul, * for the Lord has treated you well.			
V. The Lord shall watch over your going out and your coming in, * from this time forth for evermore.			V. For you have rescued my life from death, * my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.			
Refrain.			Refrain.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Pro Profugis et Exsulibus			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Missæ Defunctorum			
Alleluia	Te Deum : te martyrum	Canticle 21	
Alleluia, alleluia. Verse. You are God: we praise you; you are the Lord: we acclaim you; the white-robed army of martyrs praise you. Alleluia.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctorum Innocentium			
The Holy Gospel	Mark 8:34-38			
The Nicene Creed is omitted			
Collect after the Prayers of the People			
O God, you work all things, and have called us to be fellow workers with you, and assign to every one our separate task: Teach us, in our several callings, what you would have us do, and make us faithful to do it, in your Name and in your strength; for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 147 (Daily Prayer, compiled by Eric Milner-White); altered in Rite II			
Offertory	Mirabilis Deus	Psalm 68:36	
How wonderful is God in the holy places! the God of Israel giving strength to the people, blessed be God!			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum extra Tempus Paschale II			
Secret			
Lord, ever watchful and faithful, we look to you to be our defense and we lift up our hearts to know your help; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.			
Celebrating common prayer (1992), Collect on Psalm 121			
Preface of Holy Week			
Communion	Et si coram	Wisdom 3:4-6	
For though in human sight they were punished, God tested them; like gold in the furnace God tried them, and like a sacrificial burnt offering God accepted them.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum			
Postcommunion Collect			
Faithful God, rescue us from faithlessness that we may fulfil our vows to you and ever call on your holy Name. Amen.			
Celebrating common prayer (1992), Collect on Psalm 116			

Parte 3. Español	
Introito	Verba mea	Salmo 5:1,2/2,3	
E
scucha, oh Señor, mis palabras; considera mi gemir; está atento a la voz de mi clamor. Salmo. Porque a ti suplico; oh Señor, de mañana oirás mi voz. Gloria Patri.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Sabbato post Dominicam Tertiam Quadragesimæ			
Gloria in excelsis se omite.			
Colecta			
O
mnipotente Dios, que escogiste a tu fiel siervo Juan Coleridge Patteson y a sus compañeros para que dieran testimonio y fueran mártires en las islas de Melanesia, y por sus trabajos y sufrimientos formaste un pueblo para tu heredad, derrama el Espíritu Santo sobre la Iglesia en todo lugar, para que con el servicio y el sacrificio de muchos, tu santo nombre sea glorificado y tu reino extendido. Por Jesucristo nuestro Señor, que vive y reina contigo y el Espíritu Santo, un solo Dios, por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.			
Epístola	1 Pedro 4:12-19	
Años impares			Años pares			
Gradual	Auxilium meum	Salmo 121:2, con versículos 1,2/3,4/5,6/7,8	Gradual	Ambulabo	Salmo 116:8, 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.			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. Mi socorro viene del Señor, que hizo los cielos y la tierra.			Antífona. Caminaré en la presencia del Señor, en el país de los vivientes.			
V. Levanto mis ojos a los montes; * ¿de dónde vendrá mi socorro?			V. Amo al Señor, pues ha oído mi voz y mi súplica; * porque ha inclinado a mí su oído, siempre que le invoco.
			
V. Mi socorro viene del Señor, * que hizo los cielos y la tierra.						
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. No permitirá que resbale tu pie, * ni se dormirá el que te guarda.			V. Ligaduras de muerte me enredaron; me alcanzaron las garras de la tumba; * hallé angustia y dolor.			
V. He aquí, el que guarda a Israel * no se adormecerá ni dormirá.			V. Entonces invoqué el Nombre del Señor: * “Oh Señor, dígnate salvar mi vida.”			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. El Señor es tu guardián, * el Señor es tu sombra a tu diestra.			V. Clemente es el Señor y justo; * sí, misericordioso es nuestro Dios.			
V. El sol no te hará daño de día, * ni la luna de noche.			V. El Señor guarda a los inocentes; * estaba yo postrado, y me salvó.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
V. El Señor te guardará de todo mal; * él guardará tu vida.			V. Vuelve, oh alma mía, a tu reposo; * porque el Señor te ha hecho bien;			
V. El Señor guardará tu salida y tu entrada, * desde ahora y para siempre.			V. Pues tú has librado mi vida de la muerte, * mis ojos de lágrimas y mis pies de la caída.			
Antífona.			Antífona.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Pro Profugis et Exsulibus			Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Missæ Defunctorum			
Aleluya	Te Deum : te martyrum	Cántico 14	
Aleluya, aleluya. Versículo. A ti, como Dios, te alabamos; a ti, Señor, te reconocemos; a ti te ensalza la brillante muchedumbre de los mártires, oh Señor. Aleluya.			
Missale romanum cum lectionibus (1977), Sanctorum Innocentium			
El Santo Evangelio	Marcos 8:34-38			
El Credo Niceno se omite			
Colecta después de la Oración de los Fieles			
Oh Dios, tú obras todas las cosas, y tú nos has llamado a ser obreros compañeros contigo, y tú indicas a cada uno nuestra tarea distinta: Enséñanos, en nuestras varias vocaciones, lo que tú nos quieres hacer, y haznos fiel para hacerlo, en tu Nombre y en tu poder; por amor de Jesucristo. Amén.			
Prayers for every occasion (1974), no. 147 (Daily Prayer, compilación de Eric Milner-White); tr. ed.			
Ofertorio	Mirabilis Deus	Salmo 68:36	
¡Cuán maravilloso es Dios en su santuario, el Dios de Israel, quien da fortaleza y poder a su pueblo; bendito sea Dios!			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum extra Tempus Paschale II			
Secreta			
Por esta ofrenda que te presentamos, Señor, en el día del triunfo de tus mártires Juan Coleridge Patteson y sus compañeros, enciende en nuestros corazones la llama perenne de tu amor; que estos dones nos dispongan a recibir el premio que has prometido a los que perseveran en la lucha; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Mártires: 5. De Varios Mártires, fuera del Tiempo Pascual: Secreta 2			
Prefacio de la Semana Santa			
Comunión	Et si coram	Sabiduría 3:4-6	
Aunque a los ojos de los hombres fueran atormentados, Dios los probó y los halló dignos de sí; como el oro en el crisol los probó, y le fueron aceptos como sacrificio de holocausto.			
Graduale romanum (1961), Commune Plurimorum Martyrum			
Poscomunión			
Alimentados, Señor, con el Cuerpo y la Sangre de tu Hijo, concédenos en la fiesta de tus mártires, Juan Coleridge Patteson y sus compañeros, permanecer siempre en ti, perseverar en tu amor, vivir de tu vida y ser conducidos por tu mano amorosa; por Jesucristo nuestro Señor. Amén.			
Misal de la comunidad (1976), Misas Comunes: Mártires: 5. De Varios Mártires, fuera del Tiempo Pascual