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EC MM Guide
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1. Introductory Rites
EC MM Preparation:
1. Lay the sheet music of the ENTRANCE SONG on the music stand.
Cue: Commentator: .let us all stand and sing our entrance song.
EC MM Actions:
1. Immediately play the intro and sing the ENTRANCE SONG.
2. Prepare for the next song LORD HAVE MERCY.
2. Penitential Act
Cue: Priest: May the almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to
everlasting life. All Amen.
EC MM Actions:
1. Immediately play the intro and sing LORD HAVE MERCY to be immediately
followed by GLORIA
2. Set the lyric sheet of the response to the First Reading. (THANKS BE TO GOD)
3. First Reading
Cue Reader: the word of the Lord.
EC MM Actions:
1. Immediately play the intro and sing THANKS BE TO GOD.
2. Prepare for the next song (RESPONSORIAL PSALM)
4. Responsorial Psalm (RP)
Cue Cantor: Gives signal that he/she is ready.
EC MM Actions:
1. Play the intro of the RESPONSORIAL PSALM.
2. Complete the RP as practiced.
3. Prepare for the response song (THANKS BE TO GOD).
5. Second Reading
Cue Reader: the word of the Lord.
EC MM Actions:
3. Immediately play the intro and sing THANKS BE TO GOD.
4. Prepare for the next song (GOSPEL ACCLAMATION)
6. Gospel Acclamation (GA)
Cue Cantor: Gives signal that he/she is ready.
EC MM Actions:
4. Play the intro and cantor leads the singing of the GOSPEL ACCLAMATION.
5. Complete the GA as practiced.
7. Gospel Reading
Cue: Priest: The Word of the Lord.
EC MM Actions:
1. Immediately play the intro and sing PRAISE TO YOU, LORD JESUS CHRIST.
2. Prepare for the next song (OFFERTORY SONG)
8. HOMILY
9. Profession of Faith
10. Prayers of the faithful
Cue: Priest: we ask this through Christ our Lord. All Amen.
EC MM Actions:
1. Immediately play the intro and sing the OFFERTORY SONG.
2. Prepare for the next song (HOLY, HOLY, HOLY)