These guidelines are not intended to be the final word on every aspect of the Sunday Eucharist. Rather, it is hoped that they will provide a useful framework for the ongoing development of the liturgical life of the Archdiocese. Though these guidelines pertain primarily to the Sunday Eucharist, they will be of assistance in the preparation and celebration of any Eucharistic liturgy. Perhaps the single most important factor influencing the well-being of our parish life is the quality of the Sunday liturgy. A. The Service of Hospitality Liturgy is the action of the entire assembly united with Christ in the Holy Spirit.
Hospitality is an essential characteristic of authentic Christian community.
Therefore, its exercise is the responsibility of all those gathered for worship. A fitting expression of hospitality is the presence of designated greeters who, together with the priest, create an atmosphere of genuine welcome and care. Hospitality includes care with the spoken Word. Thus, while we cannot recommend changing liturgical and scriptural texts, we strongly encourage the use of inclusive language in all forms of expression that are within the competence of local authority, e.g., song texts, general intercessions, homilies and commentaries. Sensitivity to handicapped persons and their needs is part of the assembly's witness of hospitality.