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CHAPTER 17
Celebrating Other Services
with a Eucharist
When another rite or sacrament is celebrated within a
Eucharist careful planning is required so that it does not
feel like two services "glued" together. This is often best
achieved by using the structure of the Eucharist as the
basic format. "A reading from the Gospel is always
included" (page 511).
At all services of the Eucharist it is important that
everyone present be given the opportunity of receiving Holy
Communion.
The
Ministry of Healing with a Eucharist
Liturgical
Colour: Colour
of the day.
Directions are given on page 746. Alternatively, the
Invocation, the Laying on of Hands and/or the Anointing may
replace the Prayers of the People.
The
Blessing of a Home with a Eucharist
Liturgical
Colour: Colour
of the day.
Directions are given on page 774.
Marriage
with a Eucharist
Liturgical
Colour: White.
Directions are given on page 807.
Funeral
with a Eucharist
Liturgical
Colour: White.
The Paschal Candle is lit and stands by the coffin.
Directions are given on page 868. Alternatively, the
Eucharist is followed, with the Collect, readings and
prayers appropriate for a funeral, and the Variation for
the Great Thanksgiving for Easter (page 432) or for the
Departed (page 435). After Communion the Funeral Service is
followed from the Commendation.
Some
Questions
An important point of view offered in this chapter is;
"When another rite or sacrament is celebrated within a
Eucharist careful planning is required so that it does not
feel like two services "glued" together. This is ofter best
achieved by using the structure of the Eucharist as the
basic format." Do you agree with this point of view and if
so how would it affect what happens now within your
context?
