2002 Fall Liturgical Update
Are you using the new Lectionary for Mass,
Volume II?
The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops decreed the "compulsory use date" for
the new Lectionary for Mass, Volume II (for weekdays [Year I and II]), for commons, ritual
Masses and Masses for various needs and occasions) as of May 19, 2002. Check to make sure
you are using this most current edition. All previous lectionary translations are no longer to
be used for Mass.
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All Souls Day, Saturday,
November 2, 2002 – Weddings?
Questions have arisen about the advisability of scheduling weddings in 2002 on All Souls Day.
According to church norms, a ritual Mass (like a wedding Mass) is not permitted on All Souls
Day. There are several options:
- Do not accept any wedding on All Souls Day. Certainly, the liturgical character
of the day does not lend itself to festive celebration.
- If a wedding must be accepted, use the Rite of Marriage Outside Mass.
- If the couple wants a Mass, the Mass texts and readings must be from All Souls Day.
In looking over these texts with the bride and groom, it will be apparent that these scripture
texts and prayers are not fitting for a wedding celebration, and would give you the opportunity
to suggest another day.
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Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception 2002
This year the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception falls on the Second Sunday of Advent. According
to the US Bishop’s Conference, the Solemnity is transferred this year to Monday, December
9, 2002. However, the holy day obligation to attend Mass on December 9th does not transfer. Therefore,
on the weekend of December 7-8, 2002, parishes should celebrate the Mass for the Second Sunday
of Advent. On Monday, December 9, 2002, the Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
is celebrated. However, it is not a holy day of obligation.
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Thinking ahead – Christmas
Season – Manger Scenes
A reminder from the 1989 Book of Blessings, paragraph 1544: "If a manger is set up
in church, it must not be placed in the presbyterium (sanctuary). A place should be chosen that
is suitable for prayer and devotion and easily accessible by the faithful".
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Taize Prayer Announcement
Each third Friday of the month a 30-minute Taize Prayer service will be held at 7pm
in the chapel of John XXIII Catholic Community, 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr. NE, Albuquerque. The Taize
style is an ecumenical, peaceful way to pray, using easy to learn musical chants, silent meditation
and scripture. If other parishes are holding Taize prayer and would like to have their services
publicized, please send your notice to the Office of Worship.
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Good Liturgical Books
Are you looking for some good liturgical background reading in liturgical ministry, music, environment & art,
RCIA? Go to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe website: http://www.archdiocesesantafe.org.
Click on Agencies and Office and then on the Office of Worship. There is a bibliography for each
liturgical area listed. Happy reading!
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Fall Liturgical Workshops
The following liturgical workshops will be offered by the Office of Worship and Christian
Initiation through December, 2002. Mark your calendar now!
| Saturday, Sept 28 |
(Music) Spanish Choir Workshop (with Mary Frances Reza) |
| 9 a.m.-Noon |
San Isidro Parish Hall, Santa Fe |
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| Saturday, October 5 |
(Ministry) Lector Coordinator Updating Session |
| 9 a.m.-Noon |
St. Jude Thaddeus, Albuquerque |
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| Saturday, October 12 |
(Music) How to Read Music – Part I |
| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Santa Maria de La Paz, Santa Fe |
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| Sunday, October 27 |
(Liturgy) Understanding Liturgical Law (with Sr. Ann Rehrauer) |
| 2 p.m.-5 p.m. |
Catholic Center/Sandia Room |
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| Saturday, November 9 |
(Music) How to Read Music – Part III |
| 9 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Annunciation Community Hall, Albuquerque
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| Saturday, November 23 |
(RCIA) Year-Round Catechumenate (with Mary Birmingham) |
| 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. |
San Jose Parish Hall, Albuquerque |
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Archdiocesan Lector Training – Plan
ahead!
To assist parishes in training competent lectors, the Archdiocese will be holding a one-day Lector
Training Session for beginning or inexperienced lectors. This is a basic session. Parishes
are expected to follow-up with additional training sessions to allow new lectors to practice
in the worship space and to understand the specific parish procedures before, during and after
Mass.
The Lector Training Session will be held from 9 a.m. til 4 p.m. on Saturday,
February 1, 2003 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish Hall, Albuquerque. The same
Lector Training Session will be repeated from 9 a.m. til 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 15,
2003 at St. Anne Parish Hall, Santa Fe. The cost is $12 per person and includes a continental
breakfast and a light lunch. Watch for more details and a flyer in the mail!
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FORM/REFORM: The National
Conference on Environment & Art for Catholic Worship
Are you thinking about renovating your worship space, commissioning liturgical art, improving
your sound or lighting system, understanding how space and prayer are related?
These and many more topics will be offered at the next FORM/REFORM Conference
on October 5-8, 2002 at the Adams Mark Hotel in Houston, TX. The conference is
sponsored by the Georgetown Center for Liturgy and hosted by the diocese of Galveston-Houston.
For registration information, call 815-399-2150 or visit the conference website at http://www.TMConferenceServices.com.
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