Masses at St. John Vianney are according to the Ordinariate Use of the Roman Rite. This distinct usage of the Roman Rite incorporates elements from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer. This liturgy has a particular emphasis on sacred scripture and the individual response to God in penitence, thanksgiving, and adoration. This liturgy also uses traditional Tudor English to emphasize the holiness and majesty of God and the reverence with which we are to approach him