Ss. Eustachii et Sociorum Martyrum ~ Duplex

Commemoratio: Feria Sexta Quattuor Temporum Septembris 

Reliquary head of S Eustace. Source: Columbia.edu

Today is the feast of Ss. Eustace and companions, Mm, under the 1954 (double) rubrics.

Mass: Sapientiam of several martyrs outside Paschaltide. Red. Gloria. Gradual/Alleluia. Omit Credo. Common Preface. Ite. Commemoration and Last Gospel of the Ember Friday of September. Commemoration is also made of the vigil of St. Matthew, Ap & Ev.

If a 2nd (low) Mass is said in parish churches, it is of the Ember Friday. Proper Mass. Violet. Omit Gloria. Gradual with neither Alleluia nor Tract. Omit Credo. Common Preface. Benedicamus. Commemoration of Ss. Eustace et al. and of the vigil of St. Matthew. Last Gospel of the vigil of St. Matthew.

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with thy spirit.

Let us pray.

O God, who dost permit us to keep the birthday of thy holy Martyrs Eustache and his companions, grant that we may enjoy their fellowship in everlasting happiness.

Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.

R. Amen.