II class
Violet
Mass of the previous Advent Sunday; no Gloria; omit Alleluia with following verse; no Credo; common preface
N.B. – Rose vestments are not worn, even though the preceding Sunday’s Mass is used.
Matins: Invitatorium and Hymn in Tempore Adventus; antiphons and psalms of the feria; lessons from the occurring scripture; no Te Deum
Lauds: Ferial psalms of the 2nd schema; antiphons are proper (they are given in the psalter: Feria V ante Vigiliam Nativitatis Domini); remainder in Tempore Adventus, except proper antiphon at Benedictus and oration
Hours: Psalms of the feria with antiphons from Lauds; remainder in Tempore Adventus
Vespers: Antiphons and psalms of the feria; remainder in Tempore Adventus, except proper antiphon at Magnificat and oration: see O Antiphons for Advent
Compline: Of the feria
From December 17 to 23, III and IV class votive and Requiem Masses are prohibited