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GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL<br />

252. At a Mass celebrated by a priest with<br />

only one minister to assist him and to<br />

make <strong>the</strong> responses, <strong>the</strong> rite <strong>of</strong> Mass<br />

with a congregation is followed (cf. nos.<br />

120-169) <strong>the</strong> minister saying <strong>the</strong><br />

people’s parts as appropriate.<br />

253. If, however, <strong>the</strong> minister is a deacon, he<br />

performs his proper duties (cf. nos. 171-<br />

186) and likewise carries out <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

parts, that is, those <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> people.<br />

254. Mass should not be celebrated without a<br />

minister or at least one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> faithful,<br />

except for a just and reasonable cause.<br />

In this case, <strong>the</strong> greetings, <strong>the</strong><br />

introductory or explanatory remarks, and<br />

<strong>the</strong> blessing at <strong>the</strong> end <strong>of</strong> Mass are<br />

omitted.<br />

255. Before Mass, <strong>the</strong> necessary vessels are<br />

prepared ei<strong>the</strong>r at <strong>the</strong> credence table or<br />

on <strong>the</strong> right hand side <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> altar.<br />

The Introductory Rites<br />

256. The priest approaches <strong>the</strong> altar and,<br />

after making a pr<strong>of</strong>ound bow along with<br />

<strong>the</strong> minister, venerates <strong>the</strong> altar with a<br />

kiss and goes to <strong>the</strong> chair. If he wishes,<br />

<strong>the</strong> priest may remain at <strong>the</strong> altar; in this<br />

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