December 2009 Archives
by Mrs. Lucille Flynn
Since I am not a psychologist or psychiatrist, and have no medical background, the thoughts I offer are from my own personal experience and observations over a long eventful life. Our present age can certainly qualify as one of the most perilous, ominous eras in the history of this world. The moral, economic, and yes, survival crises that confront us, reflect the godless, materialistic society by which ego-driven man has chosen to live.
Many post Vatican II Cathlics, victims of the Age of Reason, look to scientific and natural reasoning to solve the multiplying symptoms of an ailing society and a decaying government. For each one of us, encountering daily challenges can be unnerving and defeating. With all this said, how wonderful to know that we have at our disposal the one remedy that fits all! As Traditional Catholics, we are blessed, not only with the comfort of our daily Low Mass, but with the spiriutal renewal of Sunday High Mass.
If you are near, or able to locate to a traditionally oriented Catholic Church, enter and greet The Lord with a humble genuflection. Also, you may want to pause a moment and reflect on the glorious heritage and meaning of our Christian architecture. Our eyes are drawn to the Main Altar, (usually facing East), which houses the Tabernacle, home of Consecrated Hosts. This area, the Sanctuary depicts the Head of Christ. The section immediately below, and extending to the sides is the Transept, which depicts the arms of Our Divine Savior. On the other side of the Communion Rail is the Nave or main body of the Church where the faithful worship. This area signififies the Body of Christ.
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER
429 South 20th St. #A Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio, Chairman
Philadelphia, PA 19146 William A. Torchia, Esquire, Vice Chairman
Telephone: 215 732-6431
E Mail: Rudolphus9@aol.com
LLA Website:www.LatinLiturgy.com
Advisory Council: Dr. Harold Boatrite, Jean Buckalew Dr. Lucy E. Carroll, Anthony Corvaia, Jane Errera, Dr. Francis X. Kelly, Esq., Dr. Timothy S. McDonnell, Michael J. Miller, Charles L. Myers, Dr. Temple Painter, Father Robert C. Pasley, KHS, John F.X. Reilly, Esq.
December 12, 2009
To: Members and Friends of the Philadelphia Chapter, Latin Liturgy Association, Inc.
Re: TLMs at St. Paul Church, South Philadelphia, Christmas and New Year's Day at Noon
Sodales:
Please note that at 12:00 noon St. Paul Church on Christian St. between 9th and 10th St. in South Philadelphia will have traditional Latin Masses on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 and New Year's Day (the Octave of Christmas), Friday, January 1, 2010. The Mass on Christmas Day will be a Low Mass with choral music. The Mass on New Year's Day will be a Low Mass with organ music followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
There is also a sung TLM offered at St. Paul every Sunday at 12:00 noon.
Thank you for giving this message your attention. A Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! Per virginem Matrem concedat nobis Dominus salutem et pacem!
Most cordially,
Rudy Masciantonio
Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio
Chairman, Philadelphia Chapter, Latin Liturgy Association, Inc.
Rudolphus9@aol.com
429 S. 20th St. #A
Philadelphia, PA 19146
215 732-6431
www.latinliturgy.com
Immaculate Conception Parish
59 Walnut St. Fitchburg, Ma.
Lessons and Carols December 13th 3:00pm
Immaculate Conception Parish invites you to attend Lessons and Carols on December 13th at 3:00. Our favorite traditional Christmas carols will be interspersed with readings from the Old and New Testaments to make an afternoon of music and prayer, and to help us prepare to receive the Christ Child into our hearts. We hope that you will join us to sing carols and for the reception following. Pastries and coffee will be provided, but if you would like to, bring h’ors doeuvres to share!
Prelude
O Little Town of Bethlehem
The First Noel
I. O Come O come Emmanuel
Opening Prayer by Fr Thien
Adeste Fideles/O Come all Ye Faithful
II. Reading Genesis 3: Sin and Punishment
Il est ne le Divine Enfant
O Come Divine Messiah
III. Reading of Isaiah 9 Prophecy & commentary by Fr Phillipson
Once in Royal David’s City
O Holy Night
IV. Reading of Annunciation Luke 1:26-38 Fr LePearl
Lo, How a Rose
Silent Night
V. The Nativity 2:1-15 & commentary by Fr Thien
What Child is this?
Angels we have heard on high
FINIS
Downstairs--a light reception with coffee and pastries provided.
But if you would like to, bring hors d’oeuvres to share!
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We suspect that this is another indication of a more hopeful future for
the American episcopacy — at the very least it belongs in the
did-I-read-that-correctly category: Recently, two bishops in two
separate dioceses prevented brother bishops from making public
appearances on Catholic property in their dioceses. Yes, you read that
correctly. A lone bishop banning a brother bishop is a rarity in this
day and age. Frankly, it just isn't done. For two of them to take such
similar courses of action is inconceivable. Thomas Gumbleton, retired auxiliary bishop of Detroit, was slated to speak in the Diocese of Marquette (in Michigan's Upper Peninsula) at a conference sponsored by Marquette Citizens for Peace and Justice. According to episcopal protocol, when one bishop comes into another bishop's diocese to preach, celebrate the sacraments, or otherwise make a public appearance, he is expected to notify the local diocesan bishop — in effect, requesting his permission. It is necessary for the visiting bishop to be in harmony, so to speak, with the local bishop. In a perfect world, one bishop would not be contradicting the local shepherd.
PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER
429 South 20th St. #A Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio, Chairman
Philadelphia, PA 19146 William A. Torchia, Esquire, Vice Chairman
Telephone: 215 732-6431
E Mail: Rudolphus9@aol.com
LLA Website:www.LatinLiturgy.com
Advisory Council: Dr. Harold Boatrite, Jean Buckalew Dr. Lucy E. Carroll, Anthony Corvaia, Jane Errera, Dr. Francis X. Kelly, Esq., Michael J. Miller, Dr. Timothy S. McDonnell, Charles L. Myers, Dr. Temple Painter, Father Robert C. Pasley, KHS, John F.X. Reilly, Esq.
December 14, 2009
To: Members and Friends of the Philadelphia Chapter, Latin Liturgy Association, Inc.
Re: Traditional Latin Christmas Midnight Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 63rd et Lancaster Ave. in Philadelphia
Sodales:
I am very happy to tell you that a Solemn High Traditional Latin Mass (Forma Extraordinaria) will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 63rd et Lancaster Ave., in Philadelphia on Christmas beginning at Midnight, December 25, 2009. We would appreciate your help in publicizing this wonderful opportunity.
Music for this Holy Mass will include:
Haydn's "Little Organ Mass", Mozart's Laudate Dominum, and Victoria's O Magnum Mysterium in addition to the chanted Propers. There will be a small string orchestra also.
Thank you for giving this message your attention and for your help in disseminating this information.
In illa die stillabunt montes dulcedinem! (“On that day the mountains will drip with sweetness!” Advent Antiphon). My best wishes for a Blessed Christmas to you!
Most cordially,
Rudy Masciantonio
Dr. Rudolph Masciantonio
Chairman, Philadelphia Chapter, Latin Liturgy Association, Inc.
Rudolphus9@aol.com
429 S. 20th St. #A
Philadelphia, PA 19146
215 732-6431
www.latinliturgy.com
