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THE HOLY ROSARY ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH

The Rosary is an ancient, beautiful, and powerful devotion in which we meditate on significant events in the lives of our Lord Jesus

and his Blessed Mother. The Rosary guides us on a journey with God through the joy, sorrow and ultimately the glory of our life in Christ.

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The Leader announces the intention for the Holy Rosary, and invites others to name their intentions as well. After a period of silence, the Leader continues, as follows.

Sign of the Cross We make the sign of the cross while holding our Rosaries.

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. People: Amen.

Apostles’ Creed Said while holding the chain.

Leader: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. People: I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Our Father Said on the first bead above the crucifix.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. People: Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against as. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary Said three times, on the next three beads.

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. People: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory Be Said while holding the chain.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. People: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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First Mystery (A brief reading may follow the naming of each Mystery.)

(From Advent to the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The First Joyful Mystery is the Annunciation. (During Lent) The First Sorrowful Mystery is the Agony in the Garden. (During Easter, the Sundays after Pentecost, and the Sundays after the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The First Glorious Mystery is the Resurrection. Our Father Said on the first bead below the medal.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. People: Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against as. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Said ten times, on the next ten beads.

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. People: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory Be Said while holding the chain.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. People: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Second Mystery

(From Advent to the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The Second Joyful Mystery is the Visitation by Mary to Elizabeth. (During Lent) The Second Sorrowful Mystery is the Scourging at the Pillar. (During Easter, the Sundays after Pentecost, and the Sundays after the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The Second Glorious Mystery is the Ascension. Our Father Said on the next single bead.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. People: Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against as. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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Hail Mary Said ten times, on the next ten beads.

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. People: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory Be Said while holding the chain.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. People: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Third Mystery

(From Advent to the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The Third Joyful Mystery is the Nativity of Our Lord. (During Lent) The Third Sorrowful Mystery is the Crowning with Thorns. (During Easter, the Sundays after Pentecost, and the Sundays after the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The Third Glorious Mystery is the Descent of the Holy Ghost. Our Father Said on the next single bead.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. People: Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against as. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Said ten times, on the next ten beads.

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. People: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory Be Said while holding the chain.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. People: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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Fourth Mystery

(From Advent to the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The Fourth Joyful Mystery is the Presentation of Our Lord. (During Lent) The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery is the Carrying of the Cross. (During Easter, the Sundays after Pentecost, and the Sundays after the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The Fourth Glorious Mystery is the Assumption of Our Lady. Our Father Said on the next single bead.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. People: Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against as. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Said ten times, on the next ten beads.

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. People: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory Be Said while holding the chain.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. People: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Fifth Mystery

(From Advent to the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The Fifth Joyful Mystery is the Finding of Jesus in the Temple. (During Lent) The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery is the Crucifixion. (During Easter, the Sundays after Pentecost, and the Sundays after the Feast of the Purification, February 2) The Fifth Glorious Mystery is the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven. Our Father Said on the next single bead.

Leader: Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

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People: Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against as. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Said ten times, on the next ten beads.

Leader: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. People: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Glory Be Said while holding the chain.

Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. People: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

The Antiphons of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Alma Redemptoris

From the beginning of Advent to the Feast of the Purification, February 2 Gracious Mother of our Redeemer, forever abiding. Heaven's gateway and star of ocean, O succour the people, who though falling, strive to rise again. Thou maiden who barest thy holy Creator, to the wonder of all nature: Ever Virgin, after, as before thou receivest that Ave from the mouth of Gabriel, have compassion on us sinners. (In Advent) V. The Angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary. R. And she conceived by the Holy Ghost.

Let us pray. We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts: that as we have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by his cross and passion we may be brought unto the glory of his resurrection; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. (From Christmas through February 2) V. After Childbearing, O Virgin, thou didst remain inviolate. R. Intercede for us, O Holy Mother of God

Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, Who by the fruitful virginity of the Blessed Virgin Mary hast bestowed up-on mankind the reward of eternal salvation: grant, we beseech Thee, that we may know the help of her intercession, through whom we have been accounted worthy to receive the Author of our Life, Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord. Amen.

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Ave, Regina coelorum

From the Feast of the Purification, February 2, until Maundy Thursday Queen of the Heavens, we hail thee; Hail thee Lady of all the Angels. Thou the dawn, the door of morning, whence the world’s true Light is risen; Joy to thee, O Virgin glorious, beautiful beyond all other; Hail and farewell, O most gracious, Intercede for us always to Jesus. V. Vouchsafe that I may praise thee, O holy Virgin. R. Give me strength against thine enemies. Let us pray. Grant us, O merciful God, protection in our weakness: that we who celebrate the memory of the holy Mother of God may, through the aid of her intercession, rise again from our sins. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Regina coeli

During Eastertide O Queen of Heaven, be joyful, alleluia; Because he whom so meetly thou barest, alleluia, Hath arisen, as he promised, alleluia: Pray for us to the Father, alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia, For the Lord is risen indeed, alleluia. Let us pray. O God, who, by the resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ didst vouchsafe to give gladness unto the world: Grant, we beseech thee, that we, being helped by the Virgin Mary, his Mother, may attain unto the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Salve Regina

From Trinity Sunday through the Last Sunday after Pentecost Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us. And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who by the co-operation of the Holy Ghost, didst prepare the body and soul of the glorious Virgin Mother Mary to become a habitation meet for thy Son: grant that as we rejoice in her commemoration, we may be delivered from our present evils and from eternal death. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sign of the Cross (We make the sign of the cross while holding our Rosaries.)

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. People: Amen.

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The Angelus

V. The Angel of the Lord brought tidings unto Mary, R. And she conceived by the Holy Ghost. All: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

V. "Behold the handmaid of the Lord." R. "Be it unto me according to thy Word." All: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. V. And the Word was made flesh, R. And dwelt among us. All: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us pray: We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that as we have known the Incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ by the message of an angel, so by His Cross and Passion we may be brought unto the glory of His Resurrection; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.