Bishop Quinn has given permission, in concert with the USCCB, to begin using the sung texts of the Gloria, Holy, Holy and Memorial Acclamations. Did your parish begin using them this week? At this week's presbyteral gathering I took a little informal poll and it showed that some parishes have begun using all three texts, some have begun with one text and will add more as weeks progress and others have not yet started using settings of the new texts.
If you did, how did it go? At my 7:30 a.m. Mass I was struck by how fully the congregation was singing the Lamb of God. It was inspiring.
Add your comments about how it went.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
In my hands - how exciting
Yesterday I went to a presentation by Frs. Michael Joncas and Anthony Ruff, OSB, on singing in the liturgy, especially as it relates to the new Missal.
Fr. Joncas had a copy of the new Missal, hot off the presses. It was a beautiful looking book. The paper was substantial and the whole thing looked and felt very solid. I believe that the Missals will be shipped next week so that they arrive around October 1. Those who ordered Missals through the Diocese will receive theirs as we are able to get them out. To save on costs we will try to have them at various functions so you don't have to pay postage.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Happy Feast Day
Happy Feast Day to all of the Matthews out there.From today's Gospel (according to Matthew!)
As Jesus passed by,he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.He said to him, "Follow me."And he got up and followed him.While he was at table in his house,many tax collectors and sinners cameand sat with Jesus and his disciples.The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples,"Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"He heard this and said,"Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do.Go and learn the meaning of the words,I desire mercy, not sacrifice.I did not come to call the righteous but sinners."
Saint John's Bible Complete
Last week, Saint John's Abbey announced that the first hand written Bible in 500 years was complete. This 10 year, multi-million dollar project has captured the imagination of many people. I have featured some of the stunning artwork from this Bible in earlier posts.
An exhibition of the most recently completed pages is at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. I saw a similar exhibition of other portions of the Bible some years ago and cannot wait to see the new pages. Pictures do not do justice to the vibrant colors and design. If you get a chance, see the exhibit. You won't be disappointed.
Congratulations to the monks of Saint John's Abbey for sponsoring this incredible project. To Donald Jackson, lead calligrapher, and all those who gave their talents to this work, thank you for committing yourselves to this monumental work.
A great set of videos on implementing the new translation
Vicki Klima, at Pax Christi Parish in Eden Prairie, has put together a great set of videos about the various parts of the Mass and the new translation. Check them out at the link.
http://www.paxchristi.com/ltutpvideolist.aspx
http://www.paxchristi.com/ltutpvideolist.aspx
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Haven't Ordered your Missals yet?
If you haven't ordered your new Roman Missals yet, you can check with the following sources:
1. Catholic Book Publishing: Altar Cloth bound Edition ($129), Deluxe Leatherbound Edition ($159) and Chapel clothbound Edition ($79)
2. Liturgical Press: http://www.theromanmissal.org/RomanMissal.html
3. Liturgy Training Publications: Ritual edition ($175) and Chapel edition ($95); Regal Edition ($500)
4. Magnificat: http://www.magnificat.com/missal/index.asp
5. Midwest Theological Forum: Missale Romanum ($499)
6. USCCB Publishing: Ritual Edition, ($169) and the Chapel Edition ($115).
7. World Library Publications: left, Value Edition ($195); right, Deluxe Edition ($395)
1. Catholic Book Publishing: Altar Cloth bound Edition ($129), Deluxe Leatherbound Edition ($159) and Chapel clothbound Edition ($79)
2. Liturgical Press: http://www.theromanmissal.org/RomanMissal.html
3. Liturgy Training Publications: Ritual edition ($175) and Chapel edition ($95); Regal Edition ($500)
4. Magnificat: http://www.magnificat.com/missal/index.asp
5. Midwest Theological Forum: Missale Romanum ($499)
6. USCCB Publishing: Ritual Edition, ($169) and the Chapel Edition ($115).
7. World Library Publications: left, Value Edition ($195); right, Deluxe Edition ($395)
The Have Arrived!
On the other blog I recommended, Gotta Sing, Gotta Pray, Jerry Galipeau posted some pictures of the pallets of new Missals that had just arrived in their warehouse. The will be sent out soon for arrival in parishes around October 1.
From the Twin Cities Mass Settings Blog
I recently recommended this blog as an interesting source of reflection on the music that will be used in the newly translated Missal. Here are his thoughts and some links on helping children to learn about the new Missal.
A while back, I mentioned I would post some resources on the forthcoming Roman Missal geared to children and youth. In fairness, I need to thank my wife Wendy for alerting me to some of these.This first link feartures some resources from Benziger for deepening understanding of the Eucharistic liturgy and the revised Mass texts. The site also includes textbook updates and additional catechetical resources from the “Blest Are We” textbook series. http://www.rclbenziger.com/Pages/Item/2079/Roman-Missal.aspx
Here are some resources from Liturgy Training Publications, also the publisher of “What’s New About the Mass” booklets and teacher guides for both elementary and teen age students:http://www.revisedromanmissal.org/ and activity sheets: http://revisedromanmissal.org/Portals/9/Resources_Images/WNM_FiB.pdf
My friend and colleague Denise Anderson was responsible for seeing through to completion two items from Ligori Publications. One is a concise guide to the Revised Roman Missal for adults written by our own Fr. Joe Weiss, SJ of St. Thomas More Parish, and the other is a delightful short guide for children:http://www.liguori.org/productdetails.cfm?PC=11905http://www.liguori.org/productdetails.cfm?PC=11906
Two by Fr. Paul Turner. The first was written for use in New Zealand: “New Words. Deeper Meaning. Same Mass” www.catholic.org.nz/_uploads/_ckpg/files/Missal%20Catechesis%20Guide.pdfHere he is addressing twelve of the most common concerns regarding the translation: http://www.dsj.org/being-catholic/worship/roman-missal/articles-bulletin-inserts-and-faqs
Notre Dame Center for Liturgy has some webinars: http://liturgy.nd.edu/web-catechesis
Loyola Press has brief information on their textbook page, and a webinar on the changes:www.loyolapress.com/the-roman-missal-translation-something-old-something-new.htmalso: www.loyolapress.com/roman-missal-webinar-explains-changes-in-catholic-mass.htm
The Liturgical Catechsist offers resources and videos: http://theliturgicalcatechist.weebly.com/roman-missal.html
Most of all, keep steering people to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org/romanmissal
And don't forget the local archdiocesan site: http://www.archspm.org/departments/worship/roman-missal.php
A while back, I mentioned I would post some resources on the forthcoming Roman Missal geared to children and youth. In fairness, I need to thank my wife Wendy for alerting me to some of these.This first link feartures some resources from Benziger for deepening understanding of the Eucharistic liturgy and the revised Mass texts. The site also includes textbook updates and additional catechetical resources from the “Blest Are We” textbook series. http://www.rclbenziger.com/Pages/Item/2079/Roman-Missal.aspx
Here are some resources from Liturgy Training Publications, also the publisher of “What’s New About the Mass” booklets and teacher guides for both elementary and teen age students:http://www.revisedromanmissal.org/ and activity sheets: http://revisedromanmissal.org/Portals/9/Resources_Images/WNM_FiB.pdf
My friend and colleague Denise Anderson was responsible for seeing through to completion two items from Ligori Publications. One is a concise guide to the Revised Roman Missal for adults written by our own Fr. Joe Weiss, SJ of St. Thomas More Parish, and the other is a delightful short guide for children:http://www.liguori.org/productdetails.cfm?PC=11905http://www.liguori.org/productdetails.cfm?PC=11906
Two by Fr. Paul Turner. The first was written for use in New Zealand: “New Words. Deeper Meaning. Same Mass” www.catholic.org.nz/_uploads/_ckpg/files/Missal%20Catechesis%20Guide.pdfHere he is addressing twelve of the most common concerns regarding the translation: http://www.dsj.org/being-catholic/worship/roman-missal/articles-bulletin-inserts-and-faqs
Notre Dame Center for Liturgy has some webinars: http://liturgy.nd.edu/web-catechesis
Loyola Press has brief information on their textbook page, and a webinar on the changes:www.loyolapress.com/the-roman-missal-translation-something-old-something-new.htmalso: www.loyolapress.com/roman-missal-webinar-explains-changes-in-catholic-mass.htm
The Liturgical Catechsist offers resources and videos: http://theliturgicalcatechist.weebly.com/roman-missal.html
Most of all, keep steering people to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: www.usccb.org/romanmissal
And don't forget the local archdiocesan site: http://www.archspm.org/departments/worship/roman-missal.php
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Changes to the People's parts of the Mass
As we continue to prepare for the implementation of the new translation of the Roman Missal you might want to check out a comparison of the changes to the people's parts of the Mass. You will notice that some are fairly significant and others less so. Begin practicing now so you can be a leader in the prayer of your community.
http://old.usccb.org/romanmissal/samples-people.shtml
http://old.usccb.org/romanmissal/samples-people.shtml
Some helpful blogs
I enjoy reading various blogs about liturgy and the new translation of the Roman Missal. Here are two that I find helpful.
The first is by Michael Silhavy who works for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He talks about various Mass settings and how he is using them in his parish. He and his wife Wendy, who is also a liturgical musician, work in parishes in the Twin Cities.
http://tcromanmissal.blogspot.com/
The second is by Jerry Galipeau from World Library Publications. His blog, Gotta Sing, Gotta Pray, features what he calls "Translation Tuesday and Thursday" when he focuses on issues surrounding the new translation. You might remember Jerry's popular song, "On the Wings of Change."
http://gottasinggottapray.blogspot.com/
The first is by Michael Silhavy who works for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He talks about various Mass settings and how he is using them in his parish. He and his wife Wendy, who is also a liturgical musician, work in parishes in the Twin Cities.
http://tcromanmissal.blogspot.com/
The second is by Jerry Galipeau from World Library Publications. His blog, Gotta Sing, Gotta Pray, features what he calls "Translation Tuesday and Thursday" when he focuses on issues surrounding the new translation. You might remember Jerry's popular song, "On the Wings of Change."
http://gottasinggottapray.blogspot.com/
A Diocesan Mass
I met with Jim Ballard, director of music at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart this morning to talk about a Mass setting that we would use at Diocesan Masses. We chose the Mass for Christian Unity by Jan Vermulst and published by World Library Publications.
This is a revised setting and some of you may remember it from the past. It was one of the two early, popular settings of the Mass. The Holy, Holy from Vermulst's People's Mass has retained it's popularity but the Mass for Christian Unity fell into disuse.
It is a strong setting and one that will enhance our Diocesan Celebrations. If you are looking for a second Mass setting this would be a good one to choose so that when we come together we can sing well.
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