August 2021 archive of From the Pastor
August 28th/29th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 8/24/21
Dear Friends,
We hopefully conclude the Eucharistic Prayer in this week’s bulletin installment on the Mass. Last week, we discussed the Epiclesis—calling down the Holy Spirit—and the Consecration. After the Consecration with the elevation of the Host and Chalice, the priest proclaims, “The Mystery of Faith,” and the congregation ... Read More »
August 21st/22nd Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 8/17/21
Dear Friends,
We continue through the Eucharistic Prayer, the high point and most sacred part of the Mass. Last week, we covered the first two elements of the Eucharistic Prayer: Thanksgiving found in the Preface and Acclamation found in the Sanctus, the Holy, Holy, Holy. Today, we will focus ... Read More »
August 14/15th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 8/09/21
Dear Friends,
I concluded last week’s bulletin column with the dialogue between the priest celebrant and the congregation, in which the priest invites everyone to enter more deeply into the offering of thanksgiving and Christ’s sacrifice, asking that God may look upon our offerings with favor. Everyone responds, “May ... Read More »
August 7/8th Bulletin Article
Posted by Mary Young on 8/03/21
Dear Friends,
After listing the linens, vessels, and vestments used at Mass, we now turn to what is happening during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. You may remember that prior to the quarantine and lockdown, we passed a collection basket around after the General Intercessions and then brought forward ... Read More »