[say] Mass
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to perform a religious ceremony in the Catholic tradition where bread and wine are blessed and shared as symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ
- The priest will say Mass at the church every Sunday morning.
- Many Catholics attend the church to participate when the priest says Mass.
- He was ordained as a deacon and can assist the priest in saying Mass.
- Catholics believe that when the priest says Mass, the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ.
- The tradition of saying Mass has been a central part of Catholic worship for centuries.
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to lead a religious ceremony with choral music, scripture readings, and prayers
- During the annual All Souls' Day service, the congregation comes together to say Mass, remembering their loved ones with hymns and remembrances.
- Last week, the bishop said Mass during the special ceremony.
- Right now, the priest is saying Mass in the beautifully decorated chapel.
- Every Sunday, Father Smith says Mass at our local church.
- Next Sunday, Father Gonzalez will say Mass for the parishioners.