Tuesday, August 30, 2011

First-time Traditional Latin Mass at St. Hyacinth in Detroit

Yet another parish in Detroit will celebrate the usus antiquior for the first time in over 40 years.  From my inbox:


St. Hyacinth in Detroit will be having its first TLM since Summorum Pontificum on September 25th at 1pm, the celebrant will be Fr. Louis Madey of SS. Cyril  and Methodius Seminary..... Any efforts to promote this would be appreciated.





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Monday, August 29, 2011

Promo for "Catholics in the Combox" Series

Here's a great promo vid for my upcoming series: Catholics in the Combox  (which is not just for comboxers, but anyone using new media and social media too).  While it is a humorous way to look at how comboxes sometimes develop, we will use some challenging rules and guidelines to prevent this from  happening in the comment box for the series. 

I mean... there are a number of combox personalities in this clip, no?


I had promised in my introductory post to the series that I would probably have the first post out this weekend. But, I am responsible for print material for an archdiocesan-wide capital campaign at my parish and didn't realize one of my deadlines is approaching next week. That is a priority. In fact, I've burned a vacation day today to get caught up. It is a beautiful day to be on vacation anyway.

In the meanwhile, I just wanted to share that classic Three Stooges clip which I believe captures so well how some online conversations descend into chaos and nastiness.  Moe even cites a Scripture passage at one point. See if you can catch it.


We are going to experiment with this series and see if we can:

  • Draw Catholics into the combox who would normally be at each other's throats.

  • Get them to talk about the topic at hand (first one is forthcoming soon) without any hot button issues.

I keep using the word contributing because I am not looking for opinions.  I am looking to learn about what the Church teaches on some specific topics related to how we treat one another.  We are so busy dropping concepts and passages out there, that we rarely go beneath the surface to understand something deeper.  I am often so impressed by the awesome and thought-provoking quotes many of you find, whether it is from Sacred Scripture, the CCC, or the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, or  Popes and Saints.  I'm often amazed at what I learn from Church documents I had no idea existed.  

Of course, we must take care not to isolate quotes to suit our belief. We must read all quotes in context in order to complete the learning process. When we stop at one quote, that partial understanding often turns into a perverted or tainted understanding. What I am hoping to see, is for participants to spot those contextual things and offer the missing parts that give the quote proper context, and in a gentle and charitable way.  

I am hoping that priests reading will consider getting involved because of: A) what they bring to the table from their years of study and reflection , and B) what they can offer based on their experience in the confessional with some of these topics.  I have no doubts that this series will serve as a collective examination of conscience for anyone participating or reading.

Since I want to accumulate serious references to each topic I introduce for discussion, I am hoping you will encourage your readers to offer their comments in the respective blogposts too.


There is no way that I can find all of these things, so I am leaning on you for my learning and I hope you will learn from others too. 

I'm looking foward to this series, but duty calls me to work on the capital campaign material, so your patience is appreciated.  I leave you with this new twist on an old classic (watch to the end - LOL).


[I had to clean my screen of coffee spray after seeing that unexpected ending - ROFL]



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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Catholics in the Combox: Read before you comment....

"Wait for me!" | 1903 | Sophie Gengembre Anderson

The first topic in the Catholics in the Combox series is in developmentIn the meanwhile, please read this post so you know how to participate.  All posts in the series will be linked to this post to avoid repetition.



Sometimes we are so quick to fire off that comment we leave everyone else behind.  The next thing you know, no one left in the combox is talking about the original post and people are quarreling.

This series is about heightening our collective awareness of online behaviors - specifically how we interact with one another and talk about others. 

  • Are we doing things that are not in harmony with Sacred Scripture and Church teaching?
  • Are there virtues and other lessons we need to look at more deeply and apply?

We can discuss an issue like detraction, rash judgment, or prudence without introducing things that will cause the combox to get sidetracked onto other issues and away from the targeted topic.  

  
For the Catholics in the Combox series, I am applying a special set of rules, some of which were mentioned in my introductory post. I'm going to truly "moderate", not just filter out spam, so the combox discussion is productive and filled with valuable information for all of us.


General Notes:

For the Catholics in the Combox series only, this what you must do to participate in the combox:


  • Read the post completely before commenting.  Comments which show clear signs that the post was not read, will be rejected.

  • I have opened the Anonymous option to allow for more participation. You must sign your post with a name or pseudonym. I recommend first, hitting the enter key and signing the bottom then begin typing your message above that.  This way, you won't forget to sign it and I won't need to reject your comment.

  • I don't mind one person having a number of contributions.  However, I would discourage a series of them in a row (besides, they sometimes end up in my spam folder).




    Photo: Graham Loveland
    These are not the kind of rabbit holes we want to avoid; rather, we want to avoid
    combox rabbit holes. These are created when someone introduces a particular name or word
    and the discussion gets sidetracked. 

    Avoiding the creation of rabbit holes in the combox

    We will not be including any of the following in our comments, not even veiled.  I'll have to make a judgment call because I want the post to stay on topic.

    • Names of other people (as in, pointing the finger at them)
    • Names of various groups/subcultures (i.e., democrat, republican, traditionalist, charismatic, protestantetc.)
    • Labels (i.e., rad trad, neo-con, liberal, conservative, progressive, orthodox, happy-clappy, etc.)
    • Political topics
    • "Scandal of the day" type stuff
    • Other topics, including Catholic ones not directly related to the specific topic.
    • Current or recent events (i.e., Obama at Notre Dame, Fr. Corapi case, priest sex abuse scandal,)
    • Unapproved private revelations/apparitions and general discussion about such mystical phenomena (a discussion on detraction does not require us to examine what takes place within a sub-group of Catholics. 

      I know this is going to be a challenge for people, but we want the Catholics in the Combox series to be rich with discussion about specific topics. 

      Is your comment not moderated? It could have been rejected

      I will try to have comments moderated within a reasonable time. In some cases, it may take 8-10 hours if I am having difficulty on my iPhone approving them.   Email me at TeDeumBlog@gmail.com if you do not see it after that period and I will explain why I chose to reject.  My advice is to copy your comment to word or notepad if it is longer so you can paste and edit out that which resulted in rejection, then resubmit.


      Good things to add to the Combox
      If the subject is something like, Rash Judgment or Prudence, for example, here is what I would like to include in the discussion:

      Quotes directly related to the topic from:

      The idea here is to develop a habit of going to these kinds of sources to seek understanding.  Don't limit yourself to Google.  Use the search tool at places like New Advent which has a huge online library.


      Don't just comment; ask questions!!!

      A truly wise person knows what questions to ask, and has the humility to "ask away". Such a wise person understands that the "teacher" will often be an unexpected person (Matt 23:12)

      While I may link to a page on the Summa and quote it partially, it is good to read the entire linked Summa article before commenting. Read it slowly and more than once.  Learn to slow down.  The combox isn't going away so you can add your comment after you read other things.   If something goes over your head in the Summa, that's ok.  Ask a question about it in the combox.

      Ask short, simple questions out there about what you are reading. If you read something in the linked Summa article and don't understand a particular sentence or line - quote it and ask what St. Thomas means by it. Paste the link in the combox so people can read it in context.
      Use the dictionary if you cross a term or expression you do not understand. 

       Use a Dictionary of Philosophy for some terms too.


      Final Note: Play nice!

      It is my hope that Catholics who may otherwise be at odds with one another will engage in fruitful dialogue and come to a better understanding of how we can participate in the New Evangelization in the most God-pleasing way.
      Boys Shooting Marbles | H. Armstrong Roberts




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      Sept 10: Helpers of God's Precious Infants Prayer Vigil with Archbishop Vigneron

      Front of September 2011 vigil flyer

      From the Helpers of God's Precious Infants on their next vigil which will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2011, and will be led by Archbishop Vigneron of Detroit. 

      Dear Pro Life friends:


      The next Helpers of God's Precious Infants of Michigan Prayer Vigil for Life will be led by Archbishop Allen Vigneron on September 10th at St. Veronica Catholic Church, Eastpointe (see map)


      The vigil will start with the Holy Mass at 7:30am followed with the Rosary procession to 2 close-by abortion mills for a period of loving witness in prayer and song, then returning to St. Veronica for Benediction.


      A Helpers Vigil is not a protest or a demonstration, but is rather a peaceful, loving, prayerful witness to the Gospel of Life. Only our official Helpers processional Crucifix and banner of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be at the front of the procession. We carry no other signs, banners, or objects. What we do carry in procession is a peaceful and prayerful heart, and in our hands a holy rosary and the Helpers songbook
      which will be provided.

      We do need and appreciate your prayer support, and any simple efforts that you could make to help spread the word about this very special Prayer Vigil for Life with our Archbishop.


      Please do invite all of your prolife family, friends and contacts, and don't forget to invite all the wonderful priests, religious, and seminarians that you know and love.


      If you are local and want flyers for your parish, email me at TeDeumBlog@gmail.com and I will put you in touch with someone.

      Below is the back of the current flyer which features pictures from the June 2011 vigil led by Fr. Perrone of Assumption Grotto. 

      Nearly 700 joined Archbishop Vigneron when he led the September 2009 vigil on the east side, and over 500 on the west side in 2010


      Back of September 2011 vigil flyer




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      Saturday, August 27, 2011

      LOL - Things I owe my parents...

      The Marsham Children, 1787 | Thomas Gainsborough


      Thanks to my fellow parishioner and friend, Nancy, for pointing me to this:

      1. My Parents taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
      "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.. I just finished cleaning."


      2. My Parents taught me RELIGION.
      "You better pray that will come out of the carpet."


      3. My Parents taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
      "If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"


      4. My Parents taught me LOGIC.
      " Because I said so, that's why."


      5. My Parents taught me MORE LOGIC .
      "If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

      6. My Parents taught me FORESIGHT.
      "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."


      7. My Parents taught me IRONY.
      "Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."


      8. My Parents taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
      "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."


      9. My Parents taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
      "Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

      10. My Parents taught me about STAMINA.
      "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."


      11. My Parents taught me about WEATHER.
      "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."


      12. My Parents taught me about HYPOCRISY.
      "If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"


      === > Continue reading the rest of the list at the My Life Dock blog


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      Friday, August 26, 2011

      Help: Online libraries and other resources....???


      I have to stop buying so many Catholic books.  I buy them because you can't just go to the city library and find these gems.  But, I'm running out of space. 

      I am able to find some things online.  What is great about that is the ability to do a search using a keyword and get a list of places it is mentioned.  When you have a book in hand, you can thumb your way to China and still not find what you are looking for. 

      Often when I do searches I run into Google Books.  I've never really looked into them beyond finding a quote. Sometimes, only a portion is uploaded (I suppose they want money for access to the full version).  Are there other sites that do this?

      Other questions I have concern real libraries.  For example, there are things I want to look for in the New Catholic Encyclopedia.  I don't want to store such a collectio in my home.  Perhaps the city or county library have it.  Do libraries have ways to see what books they have?  What else can you tell me about doing searches for local libraries online, if that is an option?

      Now, let's say that no one local has the New Catholic Encyclopedia, or the place that has it is not convenient.  Are there services where, if you know what topics you want, they will copy and send the relevant pages? Do I have to go somewhere for that, or can I do it from home?  Do I need to know the page numbers or would I just provide a topic?  

      Any other insight you can use to help me to navigate the vast resources would be appreciated.  I am a regular user of NewAdvent.org, which has the Summa, the old Catholic Encyclopedia, the Fathers, and so much more.

      I"m looking for other helpful resources for topics in Catholicism.  While I am open to CD-Roms, I have bad experience with them.  I got some once, then when the next version of Windows came out, they wouldn't work any more.  I'd probably prefer to get a data stick with info on it. 

      I'd like to find more resources without draining my bank account.

      OK - Educate me!


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      Wednesday, August 24, 2011

      Adorers needed this Friday/Saturday

      Monstrance in Assumption Grotto main church;
      Adoration for t his event will be on convent chapel.

      Many parishes in metro Detroit are in the midst of a capital campaign, including Assumption Grotto. More information will be coming in the mail soon, and in the parish bulletin.

      Included in this campaign is prayer - not just for the success of the campaign, but for petitions of contributors and vocations.

      This Friday, beginning at 8:00pm, there will be all-night Adoration. Some of the Knights will be watching the lot over night, and there is a limited number of places for women to stay in the convent.

      While it is good to sign up if you can commit for an hour or more, you are also free to just walk in.  If you don't know how to get into the chapel, see one of the Knights in the parking lot or the school.  I suggest calling before Friday to find out more info if you are going to be an overnight walk-in for further instructions.

      From the Grotto Homepage:

      There will be all-night adoration in the chapel, Friday, August 26th from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27th. This prayer time will be for the intentions of all our parishioners and vocations. There will be security. Also, limited room is available for women to stay overnight in the convent. Please call Sue Allasio at 313-881-7141 to sign up.

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      Sunday, August 21, 2011

      Catholics in the Combox: Introductory Post

      Sometimes the combox is like one giant pillow fight, and every now and then a fist lands in someone's kisser
      Source: Pillow Fight in New York

      I don't know about some of you, but it just seems like we Catholics in the new media and social media are always in one big pillow fight (or mosh pit).   I began to reflect on how we engage one another online and landed in the Summa for the first time in my life (here are some pretty good notes on how to read the Summa).  I got hooked.  I also got humbled.  Perhaps some day I'll be a Thomist; today I'm merely a new fan of the Angelic Doctor.  For now, I'd like to encourage you to join me on a journey to see what we can apply from his teachings, and the teachings of other saints and theologians, to our online activity.


      I'd like to attribute this useful photo, so if someone knows the origin
      please let me know.


      This post series is not just for comboxers.  It's for bloggers, Facebookers, Tweeters, podcasters, vidcasters, and whatever else becomes popular in the next few minutes.  This is the first post in the, "Catholics in the Combox" series.  I hope to do one per week and I hope you will follow along and perhaps even share it with others.


      Focus on behaviors  - not people, groups, sub-cultures, or organizations!

      I want to spark discussion, but not just any kind of discussion.  I think one of the things that really gets us going is that we have lost the art of debating points and principles and are debating people.  We are getting quite personal in the process, expecting everyone to understand why we feel the way we do.   For that reason, this new post series I am doing will not point to people -  not even veiled.  The post series is strictly about behaviors.  Every one of us probably engages in these at various times without even realizing it, so there is no need to attach something to someone else.  Look inward as good Christians are suppose to do.   Therefore, in the combox for this series, I will not accept any comment which discusses people, groups, organizations or sub-cultures (trad, charismatic, progressive).  We aren't going to talk about specific events, news, or topics (liturgy, private revelations, etc.).  Rather, the focus must be on behaviors in general. 

      Are we violating the 5th and 8th Commandments?

      Many would agree that online, and perhaps offline, the 8th Commandment is being violated quite frequently.  I don't think it's willful as much as it is a manifestation of the lack of depth in our understanding of these things.  I wonder how many realize that there may also be violations of the 5th Commandment (see an Examination of Conscience based on the 10 Commandments here)?

      Each post will feature a topic.  Here are just a few topics out of probably well over a dozen that are forthcoming:

      • Catholics in the Combox: Anger and Righteous Anger
      • Catholics in the Combox: Rash Judgment
      • Catholics in the Combox: Detraction

      We will look closer at some other things that are applicable, as well, mainly in the area of the virtues which I think are not well understood.


      Practicing the virtues moderates effects of our fallen nature

      For those of us born after a certain year, we weren't really taught about the virtues and what kind of role they play in countering vices.  For those born prior to a certain year, those things may have been taught, but then not reinforced for the past 40 or 50 years.  They were further eroded within our culture which seems to value irreverence towards fellow humans amidst conflict than virtue.  Snark draws cheers and it becomes a contest to see who can tell someone else off the best.  We've lost them, and we cannot divorce our zeal for truth from them.  Catholicism is not just about facts and drilling them into others.  It's about passing along those facts in ways that others will best receive them.  This means knowing something about the various audiences.  Without practicing all of the virtues, we are somewhat feeble in our attempts to win the hearts of others to Christ.  Unchecked zeal is like a washing machine with all the clothes on one side.  It rocks and knocks out of control until you stop it and if you don't get there in time it will "walk" far enough away from the wall to yank the hoses off leaving behind one big mess.

      If we truly believe that God's grace working in us is what changes hearts, then we must work towards a level of purity in ourselves that will maximize the graces we have to use in winning others.  Often times, changing hearts is like growing crops.  You prepare the soil, plant the seed, you water, and you wait.  There are many other stages that come before we get to see it all come to fruition.  Agitate the soil to aggresively and you kill the seedling.  Fail to water it and you get the same result.  It's a balancing act.  The most important thing is - patience.

      I must admit that in the past few weeks that I've had my nose in the Summa, I've been quite humbled.  I've also been prompted to hit the confessional, perhaps more than once as I began to understand  certain things that have been largely hidden from my understanding.   This whole blogpost series is an attempt to get each of us to look inward, not at all those other people. We can't change them; we can only change ourselves. We can influence others in good ways or bad ways.  How we communicate our position has everything to do with how others will receive it.  I once had a math teacher who thought everyone who asked her questions wasn't paying attention.  I liked math, but her constant condescension whenever I asked for help or struggled with something made me hate it.   Years later, figuring I could never do algebra, I got a good teacher who was patient and if I didn't understand it one way, would find several other ways to explain the same thing.  He did not presume to judge my lack of understanding in the worst possible light and his patience payed off.  I discovered I was pretty good at math and enjoyed it.

      Your Help Needed

      I don't have all the answers.  I'm as prone to human fallen nature as the rest of you.  I want to learn and that is part of what this is about.  I need all of you to contribute to the discussion. When I discuss a certain topic I hope you will share your favorite quotes from various saints and theologians who have something to offer on the subject.  I'll bring St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Ambrose, St. Alphonsus, St. Francis de Sales, Fr. John Hardon, SJ and a few others to the party.  I'm hoping you will be able to find other quotes from these and others so that when people find this post series, they will have much more to feed on from the combox than in the body of my post. 

      I'm looking forward to putting our heads together and appealing to the saints to help us raise the bar in how we discuss all things Catholic on the web, and in person.   I'm hoping to hear from lay people, as well as from clerics, religious, philosophers, theologians and others.  For those who are not into commenting, you can send me an email and specify if it is just for me (leads, points, etc.) or if it is ok to post and how you want it signed. Send it to TeDeumBlog@gmail.com


      The ultimate goal is to raise the bar in how we interact with one another online.  As Catholics, we are on display for the world to see.  Will they see us engaging in discourse in ways that are mindful of everyone's dignity?

      Does this sound like a worthy pursuit to you?

      I'll try to get my first post ready for next week. I'm not going to pre-announce the topic. I'll let that be a surprise (read that, I'm still thinking about what should come first). 

      EDIT: Here is the first topic post:  01 Rash Judgment

      This Combox

      For now, in this combox, perhaps you can tell me what behaviors you find problematic in new media and social media.  Ah-ah-ah... but describe behaviors without referring to any person, group, sub-culture or organization!  That's the challenge!!!  Humor is welcome, labels and name-calling are not.  Let's not open rabbit holes up by bringing in side topics that are prone to side-track the whole discussion.  If you don't see your comment posted within a few hours, you can email me and ask about it. 

      One more thing.  Don't just think before you post; pray before you post.  Really! Say a Hail Mary or some other appropriate prayer.




      COMBOX NOTES:

      I am opening up the anonymous option because not everyone wants to use an Open ID.  Please note, that if you use the anonymous option, the first thing you should do is sign your post with your name or a pseudonym, then proceed above that, to write your thoughts (this way you won't forget).  Hopefully, you can appreciate how difficult it is to respond to 15 different people all using "Anonymous". 

      UPDATE: Here are my guidelines and rules for posting in the series.  Please read the post before contributing in future, Catholics in the Combox, series.


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      Saturday, August 20, 2011

      World Youth Day - That's a lot of young people!

      Ya know.... That's a lot of people seeing the Pope

      There was an article in USA Today about World Youth Day the other day that was pretty good.  It was unusual coming from a secular paper.  You want to check your pulse when any of the secular papers isn't deriding all things Catholic. I remembered it today when I saw this aerial shot from WYD in Madrid.

      USA TODAY OPINION

      Column: For these millennials, faith trumps relativism

      On Religion

      Faith. Religion. Spirituality. Meaning. In our ever-shrinking world, the tentacles of religion touch everything from governmental policy to individual morality to our basic social constructs. It affects the lives of people of great faith — or no faith at all. This series of weekly columns — launched in 2005 — seeks to illuminate the national conversation.

      When a diminutive figure emerges in a white car, they erupt, jockeying for the best view of this international superstar. A rock idol? A marquee athlete? A political prodigy?

      Nope: an old man — more scholar than celebrity — smiling shyly to acknowledge the adulation.
      Read the whole thing... you might be pleasantly surprised to see some things acknowledged in a secular paper.  Among the sub-headings:  "Tradition Returns" and "Substance and Sacrifice"

      The snapshot at top from CTV was taken at the prayer vigil with young people at the Cuatro Vientos Airport earlier today in Spain.  It was live on EWTN this afternoon and I had it on.  Just as the Pope began to deliver his message a storm hit and he had to stop his address.  The people were unphased by the lightening, wind and rain.  It was hot and the rain may have even been welcome to some extent. I felt bad for them nonetheless, but at least they can get his words online.  You can read his address below in one of the links. 

      Prayer vigil with the young people at Cuatro Vientos Airport (August 20, 2011)

      Also from the 2011 World Youth Day in Madrid, I'd like to point to these.



      Meeting with young university professors gathered in the Basilica de San Lorenzo de El Escorial (August 19, 2011)


      You can see more,  including video at the Holy See's webpage for World Youth Day in Madrid here:

      http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/travels/2011/index_madrid_en.htm


      Pope Announces St. John of Avila to be named a doctor of universal Church.

      Check it out at news.va: http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-proclaims-st-john-of-avila-doctor-of-the-univ

      Here is some background at Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_of_Avila

      I suppose that means we will see more of his works in English? Does anyone know if there are works published in English yet?

      St. John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila listened to the sermons of this secular priest. 


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      Friday, August 19, 2011

      Excellent, creative video about new translation of the Mass


      This video has been making the rounds and it is done quite well. Just watch.

      Veil Tip: American Papist, The Anchoress, and Msgr. Pope


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      Wednesday, August 17, 2011

      Mega-Photopost: Assumption Day 2011 at Assumption Grotto in Detroit


      A scene from the Noon Mass at the outdoor Grotto, which usually has the second-highest attendance for the day.
      In this post, I am sharing about 50 of the nearly 200 photos taken.  At the bottom is a link to my Smugmug page with the full set of photos.

      I have opened the photos up for purchase online through Smugmug, which offers a very good online service.  I have a modest markup added to the price and anything received from this will go towards my expenses to maintain that site, which is not free,  purchase of additional lenses or replacement parts and equpiment maintenance.  I do not recommend going beyond 8 x 10 and when you do choose 5 x 7 or 8 x 10, you will want to note how the photo will be cropped.  I believe you have some flexibility here.  Most pictures are set for 4 x 6 and some are cropped to other sizes.

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      I normally go to one Mass without taking any pictures (usually the 6:30).  But I did not make it there early enough so I went to the 9:30.  Realizing it was Fr. Ludwig's first Assumption Day with us, I took three photos, one of which is below.


      A photo of the Eucharistic Elevation at the 9:30 a.m. Mass (Ordinary Form in Latin)
      The old chasuble (date unknown) is worn by the celebrant of each Mass for the day.

      The grotto immediately after the 9:30 a.m. Mass

      The Blessed Virgin Mary statue in the grotto, with the glass protector off for the day

      The Noon Mass


      Priest and altar boys process at the start of the Noon Mass (1962 Missal)

      The Noon Mass in progress
      The Elevation at the Noon Mass
      Kneelers are placed at stations along the brick path.
      The statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that will be used in the evening procession

      In the mid-afternoon, the Eucharist is taken out to the grotto where Benediction will take place


      Grotto's pastor, Fr. Eduard Perrone carrying the monstrance in the Eucharistic procession to the grotto

      There were people hard throughout the day...

      The spaghetti and meatball dinner always goes over well


      A few members of the choir rehearsing before the evening Mass





      Young people are always eager to help on Assumption Day at Grotto...
       
      Two helpers
      These guys are always doing something just to stay out of trouble
      Some of these men of the altar have volunteered at multiple Masses and other devotions, and all the prep in bewteen

      Some young people help by providing smiles

      The evening Mass begins with the procession in...













      Mass begins (Solemn High, 1962 Missal)








      The sound had to be managed by someone


      Fr. Perrone during his homily





      After Mass was over, Fr. Perrone consecrated the parish to Mary

      The candlelight procession begins as night falls with everyone singing the Lourdes Hymn, which is printed on the candle shields.  On the refrain, all lift their candles for a series of "Ave's"


















      After the crowd returns to the grotto area, the Blessed Virgin Mary was serenaded in a multitude of languages including Latin, Polish, Italian and German.






      To see the full set of nearly 200 photos, go to my Smugmug gallery for Assumption 2011 at Assumption Grotto


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