Monday, December 22, 2014

BLESSING OF WINE



On December 27th, in the Roman Ritual there is the blessing of St John wine. Have your priest Bless wine on this day.  You use this wine to drink a toast  to St John on this day before dinner.  Here is how it it done:

When it is drunk on his Feast Day, we drink it before dinner as a toast to St. John. The Father of the house lifts his glass toward Mother and says, "I drink you the love of St. John." The Mother replies "I thank you for the Love of St. John" and then turns to the oldest child, lifts her glass, and says, "I drink you the love of St. John..." -- and on it goes down the line until each has been toasted.

Here is the blessing of the wine and how it is done:
BLESSING OF WINEon the Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist (December 27)
At the end of the principal Mass on the feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist, after the last Gospel, the priest, retaining all vestments except the maniple, blesses wine brought by the people. This is done in memory and in honor of St. John, who drank without any ill effects the poisoned wine offered to him by his enemies.
P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
All: Who made heaven and earth.
P: The Lord be with you.
All: May He also be with you.
Let us pray.
If it please you, Lord God, bless + and consecrate + this vessel of wine (or any other beverage) by the power of your right hand; and grant that, through the merits of St. John, apostle and evangelist, all your faithful who drink of it may find it a help and a protection. As the blessed John drank the poisoned potion without any ill effects, so may all who today drink the blessed
wine in his honor be delivered from poisoning and similar harmful things. And as they offer themselves body and soul to you, may they obtain pardon of all their sins; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
Lord, bless + this creature drink, so that it may be a health-giving medicine to all who use it; and grant by your grace that all who taste of it may enjoy bodily and spiritual health in calling on your holy name; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
May the blessing of almighty God, Father, Son, + and Holy Spirit, come on this wine (or any other beverage) and remain always.
All: Amen.
It is sprinkled with holy water. If the blessing is given privately outside of Mass, the priest is vested in surplice and stole and performs the ceremony as given above.


The only known use of this blessing in Georgia will take place Saturday at the parish of St Francis de Sales 587 Landers Drive Mableton Ga 30126 after the 9:00 am high mass

Thursday, December 18, 2014

ALTAR RAIL INSTALLED SAVANNAH DIOCESE



Altar rail being reinstalled

The below is from Father Mc Donald, pastor of St Josephs in Macon Ga (Savannah Diocese)

"It is finally happening and after 10 years ago having been removed, the altar railing is being restored to St. Joseph Church. We are using some of the original railing but new marble has been fabricated as well. There will be two gates in the center (which aren't quite ready) and one gate in the middle of both of our side chapels. Apart from the gates, it should be completed by Sunday or early next week before Christmas. What a nice Christmas gift for the parish!"

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

LATIN MASS ON TV

Una Voce is delighted to announce that Extraordinary Faith episode 3 will be airing next week on EWTN. The episode, filmed during a CMAA academic conference during October 2013, features the work of the CMAA and the wonderful legacy of Msgr. Richard Schuler and the Twin Cities Catholic Chorale at the Church of Saint Agnes in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

EWTN will be airing Episode 3 of Extraordinary Faith on all of their international English program feeds on Monday, December 15 at 3:00 AM & 6:30 PM Eastern time in the U.S. and Canada. Live streaming is available for free on EWTN's website.

UK & Ireland: 2:00 AM, 10:30 AM, & 9:00 PM
Africa/Asia: 3 airings; see EWTN's page for your time zone
Asia-Pacific: 2 airings; see EWTN's page for your time zone

More information on the episode, including behind-the-scenes photos, is available here. 

Friday, December 5, 2014

RULES ON WOMEN WEARING VEILS AT MASS

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Veiled Women at the Altar Rail

UNA VOCE INTERNATIONAL ISSUES WHITE PAPER ON HEAD COVERINGS AT THE LATIN MASS

To read the official position paper by Una Voce on the history customs and rules of head coverings for women and men in Church, please click  here:

http://www.unavoce.ru/pdf/FIUV_PP/FIUV_PP22_Head_Covering.pdf

Thursday, November 13, 2014

RORATE CAELI MASS ATLANTA DIOCESE




Rorate Caeli Mass Said By Candlelight

The only known Rorate Caeli  Mass in the state of Georgia will be at St Francis de Sales in Mableton on Saturday morning December 13th at 7:00 am. The church is lit only by candle light. This mass is said before sunrise and ends as the sun comes up.  During the mass sun light gradually fills the church to correspond to the prayers of the mass. This will be a high mass.

For directions click here:

www.francisdesales.com

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

ALL SOULS MASSES AND INDULGENCE

There is only one location in Georgia that will observe All Souls Day this year. There will be a solemn high Requiem Mass at the parish of St Francis de Sales in Mableton on All Souls Day (Monday November 3rd) at 7:30 pm. There will be 5 low masses that day spaced out all day long, so it will be easy to attend mass. As usual confessions are heard every day at this parish before every mass. This makes it easy to help earn the Plenary Indulgence available this day. Please note that Sunday November 2nd is the 21st Sunday After Pentecost- All Souls Day is transferred to Monday.

For info please contact:

Father Mc Carthy FSSP
St Francis de Sales
587 Landers Drive
Mableton Ga 30126

770 948-6888


All SOULS INDULGENCE

The Month of the Holy Souls
The Faithful may gain a plenary/partial indulgence for the Poor Souls in early November. On All Souls Day itself, you can gain a plenary indulgence for the departed if you visit a parish church and recite the Pater Noster and the Credo. The usual 4 conditions apply ( see below). Besides visiting a church on All Souls day you can gain a plenary indulgence from November 1st through the 8th on the following conditions: a plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Poor Souls in Purgatory, is granted to those who visit a cemetery and pray, even if only mentally, for the departed. Partial indulgences are granted to those who recite Lauds or Vespers of the Office of the Dead, and to those who recite the prayer, “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.” According to the Enchiridion of Indulgences issued in 1999 by the Sacred Penitentiary, “To acquire a plenary indulgence, it is necessary to perform the work to which the indulgence is attached and to fulfill the following four conditions "These are always referred to as the usual conditions": sacramental confession, Eucharistic Communion, and prayer for the intention of the Sovereign Pontiff. Finally it is further required that all attachment to sin, even venial sin, be absent.” The condition of sacramental confession may be fulfilled 20 days before or after the performance of the above-mentioned prayers. However, it is fitting that Communion be received and the prayer for the Holy Father’s intentions be said on the same day the work is performed. A single sacramental confession suffices for gaining multiple plenary indulgences, although Communion must be received and prayer for the Holy Father’s intentions must be recited for the gaining of each plenary indulgence.
+Requiescant in pace+

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

CHRIST THE KING LATIN MASS ATLANTA DIOCESE

 
SOLEMN HIGH  MASS FOR THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
 
The only known solemn mass in Georgia for this feast day will be at St Francis de Sales in Mableton (Atlanta Diocese) Solemn mass with a Knights of Columbus Honour Guard is at 11:30 am Sunday October 26th followed by the annual parish picnic.
 
Parish of St Francis de Sales
http://stfrancisdesalesparish.wordpress.com/

Friday, October 10, 2014

ATLANTA LATIN MASSES & RETREAT


Father Arellano from EWTN

FATHER ARELLANO (OATH) TO CELEBRATE 4 LATIN MASSES IN THE ATLANTA DIOCESE

FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 2014

LATIN HIGH MASS 9:00 PM AND 1:00 AM
All Saints Catholic Church
2443 Mt Vernon Rd, Dunwoody, GA
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 & SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 2014

4:00pm Traditional Latin Mass in the Extraordinary form of the Roman Rite Saturday and Sunday

Southern "Fall" Retreat
November 1st and 2nd
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 8:30am - 6:00pm

Holiday Inn Perimeter

877-786-9480 / 770-457-6363
4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30341
Book/pay for your own hotel room
Code "ATH" Room Rate $85+ Tax & Breakfast
(2 Double Beds or 1 King) Book by October 17th

Come with family and meet the Priests, Brothers, and Sisters
Includes talks, Traditional Latin Mass and Adoration


Preregistration Required - Download Registration Form

Saturday, September 13, 2014

RESTORED ALTAR RAIL BLESSING OCTOBER 5TH


Photo of the old altar rail before it was removed from the sanctuary


The church of Saint Josephs in Macon will have a special high mass at 2:00pm on Sunday October 5th to bless the newly restored altar rail in the sanctuary of the historic church.


Saint Joseph Catholic Church
830 Poplar Street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone (478) 745-1631

Friday, September 5, 2014

LATIN MASS RETURNS TO MACON


Interior of St Josephs Church Macon


The Latin Mass returns to Macon (Savannah Diocese) this Sunday after a summer hiatus. There will be a High Mass at 2:00 pm on Sunday September 7th. The new (old) altar rail is being reinstalled. Please thank Father Mc Donald for his support of tradition. Reminder that there will now be a High Mass each first Sunday at 2:00 pm at this Church until next summer.


Saint Joseph Catholic Church
830 Poplar Street
Macon, GA 31201
Phone (478) 745-1631

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

LATIN MASS TRAINING FOR PRIESTS

FSSP Priest Training Workshops

UNA VOCE HAS PARTNERED WITH THE FSSP TO CONDUCT A 5 DAY TRAINING COURSE DECEMBER 15-19, 2014 ON HOW TO SAY THE LATIN MASS. PLEASE BRING THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR PRIEST AND SEE IF HE WILL ATTEND. UNA VOCE HAS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO HELP DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THIS COURSE.


Each workshop comprises a five-day residential course at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary including both classroom sessions and practical hands-on instruction. All instruction, training materials, meals, and room & board at the seminary are provided.

Low Mass Workshop:
• A comprehensive introduction to the Extraordinary Form of the Mass and its liturgical principles
• An overview of the 1962 Roman Missal and liturgical calendar
• A complete explanation and demonstration, with practical hands-on instruction, in the ceremony of Low Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal
• Tips and strategies for gaining proficiency in Latin
• An introduction to Sung Mass and Gregorian Chant
Sung Mass Workshop:
• Comprehensive hands-on instruction and training in the ceremonies of Sung and Solemn Mass
• Comprehensive overview and practice in the chants of the Sung Mass
• Complete training in all the altar server positions for Sung Mass

Costs:

• Low Mass Workshop $400 (includes $100 non-refundable deposit)
• Sung Mass Workshop $400 (includes $100 non-refundable deposit)
The cost of each workshop covers all classroom instruction, training materials, meals, and room & board at the seminary for the full five days.


How do I Register?

To register, please go to the SIGN UP page and follow the steps listed. Please note that we need all the documentation listed before we can secure your reservation. Please register in advance as spaces are limited and will be allocated on a "first come, first serve" basis.

How do I Get There?

Please visit the DIRECTIONS page for all travel information.


I Need Financial Assistance...

For priests who require financial assistance, Una Voce America has set up a financial aid plan. For details please contact Una Voce America, c/o Mr. Jason King, PO Box 1146, Bellevue, WA 98009 or e-mail INFO@UNAVOCE.ORG


What If I Have Questions or Need Further Information?

If you have any questions about our training program, please feel free to contact us at CONTACT@FSSPTRAINING.ORG
Or you may write to us at:

Father Joseph Lee, F.S.S.P., JCL
Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary
P.O. Box 147
Denton, NE. 68339
Ph: (402) 797-7700 Ex. 151
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to welcoming you to Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary. Oremus pro invicem!

Sunday, August 10, 2014

BLESSING OF HERBS & FRUITS ON THE ASSUMPTION


Priest Blessing herbs & fruits on the Feast Day in
the sacristy


THE ONLY KNOWN MASS IN GEORGIA FOR THE FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION WILL BE AT ST FRANCIS DE SALES IN MABLETON (ATLANTA DIOCESE) . SOLEMN HIGH MASS AT 7:30PM.  DIRECTIONS SEE WWW.FRANCISDESALES.COM OR CALL (770) 948-6888




HERBS & FRUITS ARE BLESSED ON THIS DAY-ANY PRIEST MAY USE THE ROMAN RITUAL TO PERFORM THESE BLESSINGS -BELOW IS THE ENGLISH TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE PRIEST


The blessing of herbs was reserved only to the feast of the Assumption. Herbs had not our restricted English meaning but included all kinds of cultivated and wild flowers, especially those which in some way had a symbolic relation to our Lady. The people brought herbs to church on her feast not only to secure for themselves another blessed object, but also to make of the occasion a harvest festival of thanksgiving to God for His great bounty manifested in the abundant fruits of the earth. The herbs were placed on the altar, and even beneath the altar-cloths, so that from this close contact with the Eucharist they might receive a special consecration, over and above the ordinary sacramental blessing of the Church.}
After the Asperges if it is a Sunday, otherwise immediately before Mass, the priest, standing before the altar and facing the people who hold the herbs and fruits in their hands, says in a clear voice:
P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
All: Who made heaven and earth.
Psalm 64
P: To you we owe our hymn of praise, O God, in Sion; to you must vows be fulfilled, you who hear prayers.
All: To you all flesh must come* because of wicked deeds.
P: We are overcome by our sins; * it is you who pardon them.
All: Happy the man you choose, * and bring to dwell in your courts.
P: May we be filled with the good things of your house, * the holy things of your temple.
All: With awe-inspiring deeds of justice you answer us, * O God our Savior,
P: The hope of all the ends of the earth * and of the distant seas.
All: You set the mountains in place by your power, * you who are girt with might;
P: You still the roaring of the seas, * the roaring of their waves and the tumult of the peoples.
All: And the dwellers at the earth's ends are in fear at your marvels; * the farthest east and west you make resound with joy.
P: You have visited the land and watered it; * greatly have you enriched it.
All: God's watercourses are filled; you have prepared the grain. * Thus have you prepared the land:
P: Drenching its furrows, * breaking up its clods,
All: Softening it with showers, * blessing its yield.
P: You have crowned the year with your bounty, * and your paths overflow with a rich harvest;
All: The untilled meadows overflow with it, * and rejoicing clothes the hills.
P: The fields are garmented with flocks and the valleys blanketed with grain. * They shout and sing for joy.
All: Glory be to the Father.
P: As it was in the beginning.
P: The Lord will be gracious.
All: And our land will bring forth its fruit.
P: You water the mountains from the clouds.
All: The earth is replenished from your rains.
P: Giving grass for cattle.
All: And plants for the benefit of man.
P: You bring wheat from the earth.
All: And wine to cheer man's heart.
P: Oil to make his face lustrous.
All: And bread to strengthen his heart.
P: He utters a command and heals their suffering.
All: And snatches them from distressing want.
P: Lord, heed my prayer.
All: And let my cry be heard by you.
P: The Lord be with you.
All: May He also be with you.
Let us pray.
Almighty everlasting God, who by your word alone brought into being the heavens, earth, sea, things seen and things unseen, and garnished the earth with plants and trees for the use of man and beast; who appointed each species to bring forth fruit in its kind, not only for the food of living creatures, but for the healing of sick bodies as well; with mind and word we urgently call on you in your great kindness to bless + these various herbs and fruits, thus increasing their natural powers with the newly given grace of your blessing. May they keep away disease and adversity from men and beasts who use them in your name; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
Let us pray.
God, who through Moses, your servant, directed the children of Israel to carry their sheaves of new grain to the priests for a blessing, to pluck the finest fruits of the orchard, and to make merry before you, the Lord their God; hear our supplications, and shower blessings + in abundance upon us and upon these bundles of new grain, new herbs, and this assortment of produce which we gratefully present to you on this festival, blessing + them in your name. Grant that men, cattle, flocks, and beasts of burden find in them a remedy against sickness, pestilence, sores, injuries, spells, against the fangs of serpents or poisonous creatures. May these blessed objects be a protection against diabolical mockery, cunning, and deception wherever they are kept, carried, or otherwise used. Lastly, through the merits of the blessed Virgin Mary, whose Assumption we are celebrating, may we all, laden with the sheaves of good works, deserve to be taken up to heaven; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
Let us pray.
God, who on this day raised up to highest heaven the rod of Jesse, the Mother of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, that by her prayers and patronage you might communicate to our mortal nature the fruit of her womb, your very Son; we humbly implore you to help us use these fruits of the soil for our temporal and everlasting welfare, aided by the power of your Son and the prayers of His glorious Mother; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
And may the blessing of almighty God, Father, Son, + and Holy Spirit, come upon these creatures and remain always.
All: Amen.
They are sprinkled with holy water and incensed.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

ALTAR BOY TRAINING FOR THE LATIN MASS




Great news for those Catholics in the Savannah Diocese. There will be a class for altar boys near the Diocese. Prince of Peace Parish in Taylors, South Carolina, is offering later this month an opportunity for young men to learn how to serve the traditional Latin Mass, along with some other summertime activities. (See here for details from the parish website.) The training camp will be held from July 23-25, on the Prince of Peace campus, given by our good friend Fr. Christopher Smith, who writes for Chant Café, and whose articles we have occasionally reproduced here, and other clergy of the diocese. To register, please email Mr Brian Mershon: bcmershon@gmail.com, or call 864-292-6492 for more details. The camp is being offered at no cost to the participants, along with materials for the boys to take home with them to keep studying and learning about the traditional Mass. The parish is accepting donations to offset the cost of providing these materials.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Latin Mass Near Mother Angelica & OLAM



Interior of Abbey Church that is open to the public


TRADITIONAL CATHOLICS HAVE LATIN MASS NEAR MOTHER ANGELICA & OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS MONASTERY


The traditional abbey of Christ the King has daily mass at 7:30 am, Monday through Saturday. Sunday has a low mass at 7:00 am and a high mass at 10:00 am. After each daily mass there is Benediction. Confessions are heard every day 30 minutes before every mass.


Christ the King Abbey,
5060 County Rd. 1635,
Cullman, AL 35058
phone (256) 796-5515

 see photos of the beautiful Abbey
http://www.christthekingabbey.org/

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

ST JOHN THE BAPTIST BONFIRE



St Johns fire this week at Latin Mass parish in Michigan


The parish of St Francis de Sales in Mableton will have the Blessing of the St Johns fire at 5:30 pm Saturday June 28th (please note this is a male only event) For directions see www.francisdesales.com
One of the most ancient blessings in the Roman Ritual is the Blessing of a bonfire on the Vigil of the Nativity of St John the Baptist. Pursuant to Summorum Pontificum you can ask your priest to utilize the Roman Ritual (in addition to the Missal & Breviary) and can ask him to perfom this blessing at your Church

If you are able to have your priest bless a bonfire here is the english translation of the Blessing for you to follow along:

BLESSING OF A BONFIRE on the Vigil of the Birthday of St. John the Baptist conferred by the clergy outside of church

In the Church's veneration of her saints the cult of John the Baptist had from earliest times and continues to have a most prominent and honored place. John gave testimony of the true light that shines in the darkness, although he proclaimed in utter humility: "He must increase, but I must decrease." And the Master also spoke in highest praise of His precursor: "I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist." Attuned to the words of the Gospel the Christians of former times were filled with love and enthusiasm for this saint, and expressed a justifiable conviviality at the approach of his feastday by lighting a bonfire the night before in front of their churches, in the market-place, on the hilltops, and in the valleys. The custom of St. John bonfires, indicative of a people with unabashed and childlike faith, continues in some places to this day.


P: Our help is in the name of the Lord.


All: Who made heaven and earth.

P: The Lord be with you.

All: May He also be with you.

Let us pray.
Lord God, almighty Father, the light that never fails and the source of all light, sanctify this new fire, and grant that after the darkness of this life we may come unsullied to you who are light eternal; through Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

The fire is sprinkled with holy water; after which the clergy and the people sing the following hymn (for the music see the music supplement):

Hymn: Ut queant laxis
O for your spirit, holy John, to chasten
Lips sin-polluted, fettered tongues to loosen;
So by your children might your deeds of wonder
Meetly be chanted.
Lo! a swift herald, from the skies descending,
Bears to your father promise of your greatness;
How he shall name you, what your future story,
Duly revealing.
Scarcely believing message so transcendent,
Him for a season power of speech forsaketh,
Till, at your wondrous birth, again returneth,
Voice to the voiceless.
You, in your mother's womb all darkly cradled,
Knew your great Monarch, biding in His chamber,
Whence the two parents, through their offspring's merits,
Mysteries uttered.
Praise to the Father, to the Son begotten,
And to the Spirit, equal power possessing,
One God whose glory, through the lapse of ages,
Ever resounding.

P: There was a man sent from God.
All: Whose name was John.
Let us pray.
God, who by reason of the birth of blessed John have made this
day praiseworthy, give your people the grace of spiritual joy,
and keep the hearts of your faithful fixed on the way that leads
to everlasting salvation; through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

The Faithful are in a cirlce around the fire and after the blessing walk 15 times counterclockwise while praying the Ave Maria. Old sacramentals that need to be disposed of are placed in the fire

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

TRADITIONAL CORPUS CHRISTI FOR SAVANNAH DIOCESE


Exterior of the Church


Good news for the Catholics in the Savannah Diocese there will be a traditional Solemn Mass and Eucharistic Procession at Our Lady Help of Christians for The Feast of Corpus Christi on Thursday June 19th at 7:00 pm. This is the closet traditional Mass for Catholics in the Savannah Diocese.  This will be in Aiken South Carolina. This tradition friendly church is located here:
St. Mary Help of Christians Church
Corner of Park Avenue & York Street
Aiken, SC 29802
Office – 803.649.4777

ALSO PLEASE NOTE THIS WONDERFUL PARISH WILL ALSO HAVE ANOTHER SOLEMN MASS ON FRIDAY JULY 25TH AT 7:00 PM FOR THE FEAST OF ST JAMES & COMMEMORATION OF ST CHRISTOPHER

Click here to watch a recent solemn mass at this church
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCUyhJJSf9o

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

NEW PRIESTS FIRST MASSES & BLESSINGS


Friar of the FFI kisses the palms of
a new priest after first blessings


NEWLY ORDAINED PRIESTS FIRST MASS & BLESSINGS
Two newly ordained priests of the FSSP will be visiting the parish of St Francis de Sales in Mableton to say First Masses and impart their First Blessings. Father Heenan will celebrate a solemn high Mass on the Feast of the Sacred Heart at 7:30 pm on Friday June 27th. Father Akers will celebrate a solemn high mass at 11:30 am on Sunday June 29th for the Feast of Peter & Paul. After both masses they will impart first blessings. After you receive your blessing you kiss both palms of the newly consecrated hands of the priests. These masses carry a plenary indulgence.
For directions see www.francisdesales.com

Latin Mass in Macon on Hold




St Josephs in Macon will put the Sunday Latin Mass on hold for the summer and will resume the first Sunday High Masses in September. This is the normal procedure each year for the schola to take a break and allow vacations

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

TRADITIONAL NUNS UNDER ATTACK


Nun of the Immaculate calling her sisters to prayer in Italy


The Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate have joined the Friars of the Immaculate in switching over from the Novus Ordo to tradition and thus have been overwhelmed with vocations. Unfortunately there are forces in the Church opposed to tradition and now these nuns are under attack. The Remnant Newspaper has issued the below video report on the latest news on the injustice.
To watch the video click here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjnHnoCqbAs


Una Voce would like to invite you to join the world wide prayer request of Corsia Dei Servi to save the Nuns from persecution. please click here to join in the world wide prayer movement:
http://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-call-to-prayer-on-behalf-of.html

Thursday, May 22, 2014

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION ATLANTA DIOCESE

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Corpus Christi  Procession begins 2011 Mableton Ga




The only traditional Corpus Christi Mass and procession in the State of Georgia will be at St Francis de Sales in Mableton on Sunday June 22 at 11:30 am. The procession will leave the Mass to visit the altars on the procession route. The Knights of Columbus will be providing an Honour Guard.


For directions visit www.francisdesales.com

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

FSSP TO ATTEND ATLANTA EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS


Mother Dolores Hart (Elvis Presleys former girlfriend)
solemn vows, Mother is the  key note speaker at the Eucharistic Congress


The FSSP will have a presence at the Atlanta Archdiocese Eucharistic Congress on Saturday June 21 2014 at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park. The FSSP will have a table in the vendor hall and will meet fellow Catholics, answer questions and bless any religious items that people have purchased at the congress.
For info on the Congress click: http://www.archatl.com/

Monday, April 21, 2014

LATIN HIGH MASS ATLANTA DIOCESE SPECIAL EVENT



Priests and seminarians of OATH, who will be saying
the High Masses


THE NEXT MAJOR EVENT IN GEORGIA INVOLVING THE LATIN MASS WILL BE MAY 10TH & 11TH IN THE ATLANTA DIOCESE





Father Arellano of EWTN fame will be conducting a retreat in the Atlanta Archdiocese on May 10th and 11th at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell Ga. As part of the weekend retreat Father will celebrate two High Latin Masses on Saturday and Sunday. The masses are expected to be at 2:00 pm Saturday and 2:00 pm on Sunday. For details on the retreat see www.allianceoftwoheartsgeorgia.com

Mass & Retreat Location:
DoubleTree-Roswell
1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Roswell GA 30076
770-992-9600

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

HOLY WEEK ATLANTA ARCHDIOCESE


The crotalus which is used in place of bells from
Thursday to Sunday

THE ONLY TRADITIONAL HOLY WEEK IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA

The Holy Week liturgy schedule is as follows at St Francis de Sales in Mableton. All liturgies will be in the Solemn Form. For Directions see www.francisdesales.com

Palm Sunday
9:00 am Solemn High Mass with blessing of palms and procession. Meet in the gym to start the mass. To take a palm you kneel down in front of the priest then kiss the palm branch and then kiss the priests hand, then take the palm. The procession will end up in the church for the completion of the mass

Maundy Thursday
Confessions 6:30-7:30 pm
Solemn High Mass of the Lords Supper 8:00 pm with Mandatum (foot washing) of 11 men and one teenage boy who represents St John, stripping of all three altars, translation of the Blessed Sacrament to the altar of repose, Office of Compline is sung and then adoration at the altar of repose until midnight

Good Friday
confessions 1:00-2:00 pm
Mass of the Pre-sanctified 3:00 pm, (during adoration of the cross you remove your shoes to approach the crucifix)
7:00 pm stations of the cross

Holy Saturday
confessions 10:00-11:00am, 7:30-8:30pm
The Great Vigil 9:30 pm, meet in the parking lot at the Easter fire. May want a small flash light because there is only candlelight used until the Gloria is intoned.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

EWTN SUPPORTS TRADITION & THE LATIN MASS


A prince of the Church receives a blessing from a humble priest
of the Institute of Christ the King




UNA VOCE GEORGIA IS PLEASED TO BREAK THE FOLLOWING WONDERFUL NEWS:


EWTN has announced the debut of Extraordinary Faith, a television series showcasing the beauties of Sacred Tradition and the Tridentine Mass. Episode 1 was filmed at the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano in California, located about one hour south of Los Angeles.

Episode 1 includes some background information about the series, as well as an interview with George Sarah, a Hollywood composer who was asked to become president of Una Voce Los Angeles after he organized a number of special high-profile Tridentine Masses in historic churches. Joy Lanfranchi of Una Voce Orange County discusses the annual Lenten Pilgrimage from St. Michael’s [Norbertine] Abbey to the Mission, culminating, not surprisingly, with a Latin Mass.

DVD copies of this and every episode of Extraordinary Faith will be available for sale from EWTN’s Religious Catalog. Our contract with EWTN also permits us to post each episode on our web site, one month after it debuts on the network. Beginning Wednesday, May 14, 2014, Episode 1 will be available for viewing on www.extraordinaryfaith.tv. Please note that the site is not yet up, but will go live no later than Tuesday, April 8. At that time, you will be able to view a trailer introducing the series on the site.

EWTN beginning Monday, April 14, 2014 at 1:30 AM Pacific time. The episode will be re-run on Good Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11:00 PM Pacific time. The network wanted to run the episode during Holy Week because of the Lenten Pilgrimage segment. EWTN is considering future airings of Episode 1 at more convenient times of the day.

Over two years in the making, Extraordinary Faith was co-founded by two veteran promoters of traditional liturgy: Executive Producer, Writer, and Host Alex Begin, a long-time organizer of Latin Masses in the Archdiocese of Detroit, Michigan and the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada; and London, England-based journalist Mary O’Regan, who served as Writer, Producer, and Co-Host on the first two episodes.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING FOR PONTIFICAL HIGH MASS

Bishop arrives to vest in the sanctuary for pontifical mass


For those Una Voce members in southern Georgia, you have an excellent opportunity to become trained to serve a Pontifical High Mass. The priests of St John Cantius will conduct the training. The training is part of a conference on the Latin Mass and Gregorian chant.

Musica Sacra Florida
6th Annual Gregorian Chant Conference and Extraordinary Form Server Training Workshop
Chant Conference: Friday, May 16 &; Saturday, May 17, 2014
Server Training Workshop: Thursday, May 15 &; Friday May 16, 2014
at Ave Maria University, Ave Maria, FL 34142
The Florida Chapter of the Church Music Association of America &; the Department of Music at Ave Maria University are pleased to announce the sixth annual conference in Gregorian Chant.
The Conference will include:
NEW:  Special workshop on Thursday & Friday for altar servers at the Extraordinary Form. This year’s workshop will focus on serving a pontifical High Mass. The workshop will be taught by Fr. Scott Haynes of the Society of St. John Cantius. Participants in the server training workshop are welcome to stay for the Saturday portion of the chant conference. Participants under the age of 18 accompanied by a chaperone are also welcome (contact Susan Treacy for more details).




Click here for all the info and registration:
http://musicasacra.com/events/florida/

Thursday, March 27, 2014

SOLEMN HIGH LATIN MASS MACON




Una Voce is pleased to present a video of the recent solemn high mass at St Josephs church in Macon Georgia. on the Feast Day of St Joseph


click to watch the solemn mass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Na6r1zYF7m4

Thursday, March 20, 2014

SPECIAL HIGH MASSES BY FATHER ARELLANO


Father Bing Arellano preaching a sermon



Father Arellano of EWTN fame will be conducting a retreat in the Atlanta Archdiocese on May 10th and 11th at the Doubletree Hotel in Roswell Ga. As part of the weekend retreat Father will celebrate two High Latin Masses on Saturday and Sunday. The masses are expected to be at 2:00 pm Saturday and 2:00 pm on Sunday. For details on the retreat see www.allianceoftwoheartsgeorgia.com


Mass & Retreat Location:
DoubleTree-Roswell
1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd
Roswell GA 30076
770-992-9600

Monday, March 17, 2014

WOMENS VOCATION RETREAT IN ALABAMA


Photo taken of some of the nuns from the grill of their enclosure


Prayerful greetings from the Dominican Nuns in Marbury, Alabama.  Do you know anyone who might be interested in a religious vocation?  We are hosting a Vocation Retreat the weekend of June 13-15, and would like to invite homeschooled sophomores, juniors and seniors, homeschool graduates, or any interested young women to learn more.  Could you pass on our invitation to your homeschool group and anyone who might like to learn more?

Thank you so much!  Several of our Sisters were homeschooled, and know firsthand the value of parents so dedicated to the Faith.  Our retreat went well last year--please pray that many young women will respond to Our Lord's invitation this year also.   May God bless and Our Lady keep you and your families!

With assurance of prayers in Our Lady,
Mother Mary Joseph, O.P. and Sisters
Dominican Monastery of St. Jude
Marbury, Alabama  36051
www.stjudemonastery.org

BISHOP APPROVES OF REINSTALLATION OF ALTAR RAIL


The New Altar Rail at St Josephs in Macon


Father Mc Donald, pastor of St Josephs in Macon has reinstalled the altar rail in his historic church ALL WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE ORDINARY.  If you are able to attend the solemn high mass on Wednesday ( see below) make sure you thank Father McDonald for all he is doing in support of tradition

Sunday, March 16, 2014

NEWSLETTER FOR YOUNG TRADITIONAL CATHOLICS




PLEASE CLICK AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW EMAIL NEWSLETTER FOR YOUNG  TRADITIONAL CATHOLICS.THIS MONTH'S EDITION HAS ARTICLES ON HOW WOMENS VEILS HAVE BECOME VERY POPULAR AMONGST YOUNG WOMEN. FREE


CLICK HERE
http://reginamag.com/

Thursday, March 13, 2014

FSSP LIVE ON CATHOLIC RADIO


Father Fryar FSSP preaching a sermon


If you have the opportunity please click the below and listen to the live radio show with the FSSP. Lets show Catholic Radio that there is interest in tradition, and that shows involving traditional priests will have an audience.


Tuesday March 18th 11AM-12 Noon (Pacific Time).
Fr Fryar (FSSP) will be on the radio on Tuesday March 18th, 11 AM Immaculate Heart Radio | The Jesse Romero & Terry Barber Show ~
11am–12pm PT To call the Jesse & Terry Show, please dial 888–526–2151
at Saint Joseph Communications.
To Listen Live online go to:
http://saintjoe.net/radio/live

Monday, March 10, 2014

CREATION & EVOLUTION SEMINAR



The parish of St Francis de Sales in the Atlanta Archdiocese will have a seminar on Creation & Evolution, by the Kolbe Center. There will be three speakers to present what the Catholic Church teaches and what we as Catholics are to believe about this subject. It will expose the truth that evolution is not scientific, and how the Church's failure to respond to the threat of atheism contributed to the current culture of death. You will learn how to defend the Catholic teaching on evolution & creation from those who think we evolved from monkeys. The seminar is on Saturday April 5th from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm in the gym behind the church.

For directions see www.francisdesales.com

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

SOLEMN HIGH MASS MACON MARCH 19TH


St Joseph's Macon.


There will be a solemn high mass at 7:00 pm on the Feast of Saint Joseph (March 19th) at St Joseph's church in Macon. This will be the only Mass in the Savannah Diocese for this Feast Day. Please spread the word and lets have a big crowd and be sure to thank Father McDonald for having this wonderful event.


For directions see www.stjosephmacon.com



ASH WEDNESDAY ATLANTA DIOCESE


The only known traditional mass and distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday in the state of Georgia will be at  St Francis de Sales , Mableton Ga. High mass begins at 7:30 pm with distribution of ashes after mass at the altar rail.

For directions see www.francisdesales.com

Friday, February 7, 2014

CATHOLIC RULES ON DATING,COURTSHIP, & MARRIAGE

On Sunday Feb 23rd, there will be a presentation at St Francis de Sales in Mableton Ga on what the Church teaches about dating, courtship ,engagements & marriage. The presentation will be at 2:00 pm and is suitable for parents and teens 13 and up. It will end at 3:00 pm with time for questions. The latest statistics and research on dating ,engagements, & marriage will also be presented. This will be in the parish hall.

For directions see www.francisdesales.com