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DEACONS SHARE IN THE SACRAMENT OF ORDERS. FOR STRENGTHENED BY
SACRAMENTAL GRACE THEY ARE DEDICATED TO THE PEOPLE OF GOD, IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE BISHOP AND HIS BODY OF PRIESTS, IN THE SERVICE OF THE LITURGY, OF THE GOSPEL
AND OF WORKS OF CHARITY.
BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE MOST REVEREND BISHOP OF BUFFALO, THE FOLLOWING FACULTIES
FOR PERMANENT DIACONATE SERVICE TO THE CHURCH AT BUFFALO ARE GRANTED.
1. To carry out, with Bishop and Priest, all the roles and liturgical rites
which the Ritual Books attribute to him. To function as deacon at the
Eucharistic Celebration according to the directives given in The Roman Missal,
and the Norms and Guidelines promulgated within the Diocese of Buffalo. To
function as a deacon at the Sacrament of Reconciliation, during Rite II and III,
according to the directives given in the Roman Ritual. The deacon may also lead
non-sacramental celebrations, particularly in Advent and Lent, when a priest is
not available, according to the directives of the Roman Ritual. To function as
the leaders of the people in praying the Communal Celebration of the Hours, in
the absence of the priest.
2. To administer Baptism solemnly and to supply the ceremonies that have been
omitted at Baptism in the case of an infant or adult.
3. To distribute Holy Communion at Mass and to conduct the rite of the
administration of Holy Communion outside of Mass.
4. To conduct the rite for the administration of Viaticum and Holy Communion to
the sick in their homes, in hospitals and other health care facilities according
to the directives given in the Roman Ritual, and to share in the pastoral
obligation of care for the sick.
5. To impart Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament to the people. This includes
wearing the cope, exposing the Blessed Sacrament and giving the blessing with
the monstrance or ciborium. (De Sacra Communione et de Cultu Mysterii
Eucharistici Extra Missam, Par. 99)
6. To assist at Marriages when delegated by the Pastor.
7. To administer the sacramentals of the Church in prescribed form. To
distribute Blest Ashes to the congregation on Ash Wednesday.
8. To lead all Rites of Christian Burial, except the Eucharist itself, according
to the directives of the Roman Ritual. These Rites include being celebrant at
the Vigil or wake service in the home or funeral chapel; the non-Eucharistic
Rites of the Church, e.g. welcome, Liturgy of the Word, Commendation; and the
Rites in the cemetery.
9. To proclaim the Gospel of the Lord and to read Scriptures to the Faithful.
10. To provide a brief catechetical instruction of explanation of the Rite
according to liturgical norms on those occasions when the deacon is the
celebrating minister of a sacrament or other liturgical Rite.
11. To preside over religious worship, prayer and Bible services where there is
no Priest present to the degree permitted by the Ritual Books.
12. The Faculty to Preach is reserved. It is granted after the completion of the
fifth year of formation according to the Norms and Guidelines promulgated with
the Diocese of Buffalo.
WE HAVE BEEN CHOSEN FOR RESPONSIBILITY, NOT PRIVILEGE, AND THAT THE SUCCESS OF
OUR MINISTRY WILL BE MEASURED BY OUR FAITHFULNESS TO OUR CALL.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DIACONATE OR ANY OTHER VOCATION PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT TCL1047@AOL.COM.
GOD BLESS,
DEACON TOM
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