A note from Fr. Z: Pray for the souls of priests

Pray for the souls of priests.

First, remember that you can gain indulgences on All Souls and the days following.

Second, 5 November is a first Thursday.  You can gain a plenary indulgence during this year for Priests.

Third, would it not be a good idea in this Year for Priests, during the week after All Souls, for this 1st Thursday, to pray in a special way for the souls of deceased priests?

May I recommend that you bring this up with your parish priests, who might make pulpit announcements this Sunday?

If you are a blogger, would you post something on this?

Would you recommend this to your prayer groups, friends and family?

Latin Mass in Ireland: November 2009

Derry Diocese:

1 November, Sunday, 6.30am – Mass, St. Columba’s Church (Long Tower), Derry BT48 6TJ. Celebrant: Very Rev Father Roland Colhoun, Adm. (To be confirmed)

Limerick Diocese:

1 November, Sunday, 11.15am – Mass, St. Patrick’s Church, Dublin Road, Limerick. Celebrant: Rev. Father Wulfran Lebocq, ICRSS.

Cork & Ross Diocese:

1 November, Sunday, 12pm – Mass, Ss. Peter’s & Paul’s, Paul St., Cork. Celebrant: Very Rev Patrick McCarthy PP.

Meath Diocese:

1 November, Sunday, 1pm – Mass, St Michael’s Church, Stahalmog, Co Meath. Celebrant: Rev Father David Jones O.Praem.

Cloyne Diocese:

2 November, Monday, 8am – Mass, Feast of All Souls, St. Colman’s Church, Macroom, Co. Cork. Celebrant: Rev. Father Gabriel Burke, CC.

Down & Connor Diocese:

7 November, Saturday, 1pm – Mass, St. Paul’s Church, Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6AB. Celebrant: Rev Father Martin Graham, C.C.

Diocese of Dromore:

8 November, Sunday, 11am – Mass, Poor Clare Convent, High St., Newry, Co. Down BT35 6PN. Celebrant: Rev Father David Jones, O.Praem.

Cork & Ross Diocese:

8 November, Sunday, 12pm – Mass, Ss. Peter’s & Paul’s, Paul St., Cork. Celebrant: Very Rev Patrick McCarthy PP.

Meath Diocese:

8 November, Sunday, 1pm – Mass, St Michael’s Church, Stahalmog, Co Meath. Celebrant: Very Rev Father Michael Cahill PP.

Ferns Diocese:

14 November, Sunday, 12.30pm – Mass, Annual Requiem Mass at Edermine House, Co. Wexford. Celebrant: Very Rev. Father Michael Cahill PP (To be confirmed).

Limerick Diocese:

15 November, Sunday, 11.15am – Mass, St. Patrick’s Church, Dublin Road, Limerick. Celebrant: Rev. Father Wulfran Lebocq, ICRSS.

Cork & Ross Diocese:

15 November, Sunday, 12pm – Mass, Ss. Peter’s & Paul’s, Paul St., Cork. Celebrant: Very Rev Patrick McCarthy PP.

Meath Diocese:

15 November, Sunday, 1pm – Mass, St Michael’s Church, Stahalmog, Co Meath. Celebrant: Rev Father David Jones O.Praem.

Cork & Ross Diocese:

22 November, Sunday, 12pm – Mass, Ss. Peter’s & Paul’s, Paul St., Cork. Celebrant: Very Rev Patrick McCarthy PP.

Meath Diocese:

22 November, Sunday, 1pm – Mass, St Michael’s Church, Stahalmog, Co Meath. Celebrant: Rev Father David Jones O.Praem.

Cork & Ross Diocese:

29 November, Sunday, 12pm – Mass, Ss. Peter’s & Paul’s, Paul St., Cork. Celebrant: Very Rev Patrick McCarthy PP.

Meath Diocese:

29 November, Sunday, 1pm – Mass, St Michael’s Church, Stahalmog, Co Meath. Celebrant: Rev Father David Jones O.Praem.

SUNG REQUIEM MASS: Belfast

SUNG REQUIEM MASS (1962 Missal)
Saint Paul’s Church, Falls Road. Saturday 7 November at 1.00pm
Music by the Schola Gregoriana of Belfast: Requiem for six voices (Victoria), Versa Est in Luctum (Lobo), Gregorian Chant and Organ.
Everyone Welcome.

Talks begin between Holy See and SSPX

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE PONTIFICAL COMMISSION “ECCLESIA DEI”

On Monday 26 October 2009 in the Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio, headquarters of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei”, the study commission made up of experts from “Ecclesia Dei” and from the Society of St. Pius X held its first meeting, with the aim of examining the doctrinal differences still outstanding between the Society and the Apostolic See.

In a cordial, respectful and constructive climate, the main doctrinal questions were identified. These will be studied in the course of discussions to be held over coming months, probably twice a month. In particular, the questions due to be examined concern the concept of Tradition, the Missal of Paul VI, the interpretation of Vatican Council II in continuity with Catholic doctrinal Tradition, the themes of the unity of the Church and the Catholic principles of ecumenism, the relationship between Christianity and non-Christian religions, and religious freedom. The meeting also served to specify the method and organisation of the work.

Source: Holy See Press Office

Say a wee prayer that the talks go well, pray for unity in the Church even if you don’t entirely agree with the SSPX.

Latin Mass on EWTN???

Does anyone know what happened to the Solemn Latin Mass that was supposed to be broadcast on EWTN today at 12noon GMT???

Bit disappointed!

Leave a comment or email us: semperfidelis45@yahoo.ie

Next Latin Mass in Newry

The next Traditional Latin Mass, in Newry, will be celebrated on Sunday, November 9th at 11.00 AM.

Venue: Poor Clare Convent, High St. , Newry, BT35 6PN.

Celebrant: Rev Father David Jones, O. Praem.

This Mass is now being held bi-monthly but an additional Mass will be held next month (DTBD). Activists are currently in the process of petitioning the Bishop of Dromore to consider a weekly provision for the Traditional Rite. If you are supportive, please consider contacting His Lordship Bishop McAreavey indicating your support.

Mass for the Year for Priests

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered in the Gregorian Rite for Priests at 2 p.m. on Saturday, 31st October, 2009, in the Church of the Assumption and St. Patrick, Rathangan, Co. Kildare, Ireland.

The Mass is being organised by St. Conleth’s Catholic Heritage Association to honour the Holy Year for Priests.

“O my God, I burn with desire for the sanctification of Thy priests.” Fr. William Doyle, S.J., M.C.

Archbishop Burke celebrates Latin Mass in St Peter’s

Below are some exerpts from the Archbishops Homily and pictures from the Mass:

“In the Holy Mass, the Son renews his sacrifice on Calvary, the sacrifice through which he will accomplish the perfect healing of our souls. Every gesture of the Mass signifies our encounter with Christ, who comes to heal us. In the sacrifice of the Mass, earth and heaven meet.

“As the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council taught, the Holy Mass is the source and summit of our faith. The Popes throughout the ages all took great care that the celebration of the Eucharist be carried out correctly and with great reverence.

“And our current Pope, Benedict XVI, in his motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, has taught clearly that there is no contradiction between the two forms of the Mass in the Latin rite, the old Mass according to missal of St. Pius V, and the new Mass of Pope Paul VI. There is progress, but no rupture with the past.”

“And Pope Benedict has made very clear that the old rite, now called the extraordinary form of the Latin rite, cannot be rejected or regarded as dangerous in any way,” … “The double rite is a gift to the Church. The two forms will mutually enrich each other.

“For example, with regard to the old rite, new saints’ feast days, and new prayers, can be added. And, the sense of the sacred which so permeates the old Mass can exert a positive influence on the new form of the Latin rite.”

Our Condolences to Mgr Gänswein

Gertrud Gänswein, the 78 year old mother of Pope Benedict’s personal secretary, Msgr. Georg Gänswein died on Wednesday at her home in Freiburg, Germany, the Vatican announced today.

The Vatican did not explain the causes of Mrs. Gänswein’s death, but L’Osservatore Romano lamented the “unexpected” passing.

In August, Mrs. Gänswein joyfully participated in celebrating the 25th anniversary of her son’s priestly ordination, and was received in an audience by Pope Benedict XVI.

Today L’Osservatore Romano published condolences from several Vatican dicasteries, including the Press Office, the Swiss Guard and the community of Vatican workers.

SOURCE: Catholic News Agency

November highlights on EWTN

SOLEMN MASS OF ALL SAINTS

WITH THE FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF THE ETERNAL WORD

1st November: 13.00

SOLEMN MASS OF ALL SOULS

WITH THE FRANCISCAN MISSIONARIES OF THE ETERNAL WORD

2nd November: 13.00

IN CONCERT: PURCELL’S’ SACRED MUSIC

15th November: 09.00

SOLEMN HIGH MASS

21st November: 13.00

EPARCHY OF OUR LADY OF LEBANON: THE DIVINE LITURGY

22nd November: 03.00

23rd November: 15.00

IN CONCERT:  FAURE – REQUIEM

22nd November: 09.00

IN CONCERT: EVENSONG AT KING’S COLLEGE

29th November: 09.00