Day of Pentecost

Also known as: Whitsunday

The liturgical color is red

The settingof the mass is Willan

the Propers of the mass are at DWM pg. 471

Mass begins with the Vidi aquam and rite of sprinkling. (DWM 1044)

The readings at the solemn mass are intoned, the Epistle by the acolyte if possible. At other masses the acolyte reads the Epistle.

On this day, all kneel at the second line of the Gospel Acclamation during the invocation of the Holy Spirit, at the words "Come, Holy Ghost, and fill the hearts of thy faithful people . . ."

Sequence: Veni, Sancte Spiritus -- Hymnal 109.

The Pentecost formula is used at the Communicantes (DWM pg. )

The Easter Dismissal is used

The acolyte extinguishes the Paschal Candle ceremoniously at the end of Mass, just after the dismissal. After the last mass, it is taken to the Baptistery.