September 30, 2012 (Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost)

September 30, 2012 (Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost)

INSTITUTE OF CHRIST THE KING SOVEREIGN PRIEST
At Holy Family Catholic Church: 338 W. University Blvd., Tucson
NE Corner of University Blvd. and Main, I-10 exit Speedway Blvd.
Contact information see below. Daily Mass & Confession times see inside.
Visit our website with the extended version of our weekly bulletin.
Reverend Canon Richard P. von Menshengen,
Veritatem Facientes in
Caritate
Live the Truth in Charity
Parish Administrator and Rector
September 30 A.D. 2012
The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest is a Society of Apostolic Life in Canonical
Form of Pontifical Right. Founded in Gabon, Africa in 1990, the Institute has its Motherhouse and
International Seminary in Florence, Italy and works currently in over fifty dioceses worldwide. In
the United States it comprises thirteen apostolates and has its U.S. Headquarters in Chicago.
Having been invited to Tucson in 2008 by His Excellency The Most Reverend Gerald F. Kicanas,
Bishop of Tucson, the Institute celebrates the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Liturgy at
St. Gianna Oratory according to the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum of Pope Benedict XVI.
Effective August 6, 2010 Bishop Kicanas has entrusted the Parish Administration of Holy Family
Parish to the Institute which conducts the Religious Education Program and provides parish
management, while priests from within the Diocese are charged with the celebration of the Ordinary
Form of the Roman Liturgy at Holy Family Parish.
Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux:
Secondary Patroness of the Institute
Wednesday, October 3
… O Heart of Jesus, wealth of tenderness!
My joy Thou art, in Thee I safely hide.
Thou, Who my earliest youth didst charm and bless,
Till my last evening, oh! with me abide,
All that I had, to Thee I wholly gave,
To Thee each deep desire of mine is known.
'Whoso his life shall lose, that life shall save; —
Let mine be ever lost in Thine alone!...
To see Thee in Thy glory face to face, —
I know it well, — the soul must pass through fires.
Choose I on earth my purgatorial place, —
The flaming love of Thy great Heart’s desires!
So shall my exiled soul, to death’s command,
Make answer with one cry of perfect love;
Then flying straight to heaven its Fatherland,
Shall reach with no delay that home above.
Taken from her poem “To the Sacred Heart” Oct. 1895
Institute of Christ the King
Canon Richard von Menshengen,
Administrator of Holy Family Parish and
Rector of St. Gianna Oratory
Cell: (520) 303-8859
[email protected]
www.institute-christ-king.org
Holy Family Parish:
338. W. Univ. Blvd, Tucson, Az 85705
Tel: (520) 623-6773 Fax: (520) 623-3578
[email protected]
Office hours: Mon & Fri. 11a.m. to 5 p.m. and
Wed. from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
www.holyfamilychurchtucson.org
St. Gianna Oratory:
Mail: Priory of Our Lady of Guadalupe
P.O. Box 87350, Tucson, AZ 85754
Tel: (520) 883-4360 Fax: (520) 578-6076
[email protected]
www.saintgianna.net
2012 Presidential Debate Schedule
TV Channels – Each debate will be broadcast live on ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, as well as all cable news
channels including CNN, Fox News and MSNBC among others. All debates are sponsored by the
Commission on Presidential Debates.
Presidential Debates
1. October 3, 2012 (Wednesday)
Topic: Domestic policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time (6:00-7:30 p.m. Tucson time)
Location: University of Denver in Denver, Colorado
Participants: President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney
Moderator: Jim Lehrer (Host of NewsHour on PBS)
The debate will focus on domestic policy and be divided into six time segments of approximately 15 minutes each
on topics to be selected by the moderator and announced several weeks before the debate.
The moderator will open each segment with a question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to
respond. The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a discussion of the topic.
2. October 16, 2012 (Friday)
Topic: Town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time (6:00-7:30 p.m. Tucson time)
Location: Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York
Participants: President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney
Moderator: Candy Crowley (CNN Chief Political Correspondent)
The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which citizens will ask questions of the
candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Candidates each will have two minutes to respond, and an additional
minute for the moderator to facilitate a discussion. The town meeting participants will be undecided voters selected
by the Gallup Organization.
3. October 22, 2012 (Monday)
Topic: Foreign policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time (6:00-7:30 p.m. Tucson time)
Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida
Participants: President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney
Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS)
The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy.
Vice Presidential Debate
Oct. 11, 2012 (Thursday)
Topic: Foreign and domestic policy
Air Time: 9:00-10:30 p.m. Eastern Time (6:00-7:30 p.m. Tucson time)
Location: Centre College in Danville, Kentucky
Participants: Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan
Moderator: Martha Raddatz (ABC News Chief Foreign Correspondent)
The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of approximately 10
minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to
respond. The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a discussion of the question.
The Liturgical Calendar for St. Gianna Oratory (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite)
Sun. 09/30
Mon. 10/01
Solemnity of
St. Therese of the
Infant Jesus
Low Mass w/organ at 8:30 a.m.
For the Staff and Students at Thomas Teich and
Desert Springs Academy
Mac Copeland
from Mrs. Lydia Capara
Virgin, Doctor of the Church,
Secondary Patroness of the
Institute of Christ the King
II Class, White
Comm. of the 18th Sun. after
Pentecost
High Mass with organ and
Gregorian Chant at 1:00 p.m.
followed by a public procession
In honor of St. Therese
Alan, Chris, Raul,
Joshua, Frank and
Thomas
Votive Mass of the Most
Holy Trinity
Low Mass at 8:00 a.m.
Special Intention
Alan Aversa and
Frank de la Ossa
Low Mass w/organ at 8:00 a.m.
For Teri Gauger (birthday
on Oct. 3)
Alan Aversa and
Frank de la Ossa
IV Class, White
Comm. of St. Remigius, Bishop
and Confessor
Tue. 10/02
Feast of the Holy Guardian
Angels
III Class, White
Wed. 10/03
St. Therese of the Child
Jesus and the Holy Face,
Low Mass w/organ at 8:00 a.m.
Followed by Benediction and
Virgin and Doctor of the Church Rosary in honor of the Most
Seconday Patroness of the
Pure Heart of St. Joseph and of
Institute of Christ the King
St. Therese of the Child Jesus
II Class, White
For Mickie Roudebush
(birthday)
Alan Aversa and
Thomas Yee
Thur. 10/04
Votive Mass of Our Lord
Jesus Christ Sovereign and
Eternal Priest
Low Mass w/organ at 7:00 p.m.
followed by Benediction
For Faith Karasch (birthday
on September 18)
Vincent Teich and
Mac Copeland
III Class, White
Comm. of St. Francis of Assisi,
Confessor
(Confession from 5:00-6:50 p.m.)
Votive Mass of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus
Low Mass at 8:00 a.m.
For Raymond Cardinal
Burke from St. Gianna
Oratory
Special Intention
Alan Aversa and
Frank de la Ossa
In reparation to the
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Alan Aversa and
Chris Gauger
For Pope Benedict XVI
from St. Gianna Oratory
Clement Teich and
George Stypa
In honor of Our Lady of the
Most Holy Rosary
Alan, Chris, Raul,
Joshua, Frank and
Thomas
First Thursday
Fri.
10/05
First Friday
III Class, White
Comm. of St. Placid and
Companions, Martyrs
Sat.
10/06
First Saturday
Sun. 10/07
Votive Mass of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary
III Class, White
Comm. of St. Bruno, Confessor
Feast of Our Lady of
the Holy Rosary
II Class, White
Commem. of the XIX Sunday
after Pentecost
Low Mass w/organ at 7:00 p.m.
Low Mass w/organ at 8:00 a.m.
Preceded by Adoration &
Benediction from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m.
Low Mass w/organ at 8:30 a.m.
High Mass with organ and
Gregorian Chant at 1:00 p.m.
followed by a public procession.
Chris Gauger
Clergy, volunteer staff and lay apostolates at St. Gianna Oratory:
Canon Richard von Menshengen, Rector of St. Gianna Oratory, cell: (520) 303-8859,
e-mail: [email protected]
Fr. David Reinders, Chaplain at the V. A. Hospital, Tucson, assistant priest,
cell: (520)240-9537, e-mail: [email protected].
Don Perkins and Richard Karasch, Sacristans; Marie Hackert, Choir Director (520) 298-8451;
Jesus Vega, Head Usher; Teri Gauger and Deborah Brunner, Office Management .(520) 883-4360.
Saint Gianna Oratory Choir: Please contact our Choir Director Ms. Marie Hackert for more
information at (520) 298-8451.
Lay apostolates: Society of the Sacred Heart, Seminary Society, Holy Name Society, Altar & Rosary Society, Marian Catechism, Saint Gianna Oratory Choir, Altar Server Guild.
St. Gianna Beretta Molla
pray for us!
Solemnity of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Come from Libanus, my spouse, come from Libanus, come; thou
hast wounded my heart, my sister, my spouse, thou hast wounded my heart. (Psalm) Praise the
Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord. Glory be to the Father. Come from Libanus...
INTROIT: Cant. 4: 8-9; Ps. 112:1
COLLECT: O Lord, Who hast said: Unless you become as little children you shall not enter into the
Kingdom of heaven: grant unto us, we beseech Thee, so to follow in humility and simplicity of heart
the footsteps of Saint Therese, the Virgin, that we may obtain everlasting rewards: Who livest and
reignest.
EPISTLE: Is. 66: 12-14
Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will bring upon her as it were a river of peace, and as an overflowing
torrent the glory of the Gentiles which you shall suck; you shall be carried at the breasts, and at the
knees they shall caress you. As one whom his mother caresseth, so will I comfort you: and you shall
be comforted in Jerusalem. You shall see and your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish
like an herb, and the hand of the Lord shall be known to His servants. Deo Gratias.
GRADUAL: Mt. 11: 25; Ps. 70:5 I confess to Thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because Thou
hast hid these things from the wise and prudent and hast revealed them to little ones. My hope, O
Lord, from my youth.
ALLELUIA: Ecclus. 39: 17-19 Alleluia, alleluia. Bud forth as the rose planted by the brooks of waters:
Give ye a sweet odor as frankincense. Send forth flowers as the lily, and yield a smell, and bring
forth leaves in grace, and praise with canticles and bless the Lord in his works. Alleluia.
GOSPEL: Mt. 18: 1-4
† Continuation of the holy Gospel according to St. Matthew
At that time, the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who, thinkest Thou, is the greater in the kingdom
of heaven? and Jesus calling unto Him a little child, set him in the midst of them, and said: Amen I
say to you, unless you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the
kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in
the kingdom of heaven.
Laus tibi Christe.
My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God
my Savior: because He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid. He that is mighty hath done
great things to me.
OFFERTORY: Lk. 1: 46-48, 49
May the holy prayers of Saint Therese Thy Virgin, we beseech Thee, commend our
sacrifice to Thee, O Lord: in her honor we solemnly offer it: in view then of her merits do Thou
accept it. Through Our Lord.
SECRET:
He led her about and taught her, and He kept her as the apple of His
eye. As an eagle He has spread His wings and hath taken her on His shoulder. The Lord alone was
her leader.
COMMUNION: Deut. 32: 10-12
May the heavenly mystery, O Lord, inflame us with the fire of that love by
which Saint Therese, Thy Virgin, offered herself to Thee as a victim of charity for mankind. Through
Our Lord.
POSTCOMMUNION:
The Liturgical Calendar for Holy Family Parish (Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite)
Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m.
For the repose of the
soul of Alfred Tellez
Sun. Sept. 30
7:00 a.m.
Holy Mass in English
For Santo Nino de
Celebrant:
Atocha Special Intention Rev. Abram Dono
Sun. Sept. 30
10:00 a.m.
Holy Mass in English
For the repose of the
soul of Fiona Corn
Vigésimo Sexto
Domingo del Tiempo
Ordinario
11:30 a.m.
For Parishioners of Holy Celebrant:
Family Church
Rev. Henry Dauphinais
Twenty-Seventh
Sunday in Ordinary
Time/Vigésimo
Séptimo Domingo del
Tiempo Ordinario
Vigil Mass at 4:00 p.m.
Sat. Sept. 29
Sun. Sept. 30
Sat. Oct. 6 and
Sunday Oct. 7
Twenty-Sixth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
Santa Misa en Español
For the repose of the
soul of Salome W.
Bayly;
Sunday Masses at 7:00 a.m. & For the repose of the
soul of Jerry White;
10:00 a.m. (English);
In honor of St. Michael
the Archangel;
For Parishioners of Holy
at 11:30 a.m. (en Español)
Family Church
Celebrant:
Rev. John Coady
Celebrant:
Rev. Msgr. Gerald Walsh
Celebrant:
Rev. John Coady
Rev. Abram Dono
Rev. Msgr. Gerald Walsh
Rev. Henry Dauphinais
Weekend collection September 22/23, 2012: $1,250
HOLY FAMILY PARISH STAFF:
LAY APOSTOLATES at Holy Family Church:
Mrs. Sylvia Cordova, Office Manager and SEP
Compliance Officer
[email protected]
KNIGHT S OF COLUMBUS Council 12737
Mrs. Jackie Case, Finance Officer
[email protected]
bi-weekly. Monthly meetings for continued formation for all graduates of this program
on the First Thursday of each Month. Please contact Mrs. Sylvia Cordova (DRI).
Mrs. Irene García, Secretary
[email protected]
parish territory. Mr. Stewart Smith, President. [email protected]; Food donations
and volunteers are always welcome. For more information please contact the Parish
Office at (520) 623-6773 or visit our website.
BAPTISMS:
Please call the Parish Office for more details.
MARRIAGES: Please call the Parish Office six
months prior to any arrangements.
Call us @ (520) 623-6773
Mon., Wed., Fri.
from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meets on First and Third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in church.
MARIAN CATECHISM for beginners and advanced on Wednesday evenings
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY: Helping the needy and poor in our
TIMON DE FE, our Hispanic outreach committee, meets every Thursday
at 6:30 p.m. in Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall in the church basement.
Charismatic Prayer Group in English and Spanish: Please call the Parish
Office for more information: (520) 623-6773.
SAN MARTIN DE PORRES MEAL PROGRAM at Holy
Family Church to serve the needy and poor in Tucson. Free sack lunches on
Sun. 3 pm, and Mon. to Wed. at 4:00 pm. Volunteers to help are very welcome!
Please call the Parish Office to sign up to help: (520) 623-6773.
Vigésimo Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario (B)
Lecturas:
Numeros 11: 25-29
Salmo 19: 8, 10, 12-13, 14
Santiago 5: 1-6
Evangelio: Marcos 9: 38-43, 45, 47-48
Jesús puso muchos ejemplos para hacer entender a sus seguidores el costo del discipulado, hasta
llegar a la cruz con Él. Les previno acerca del peligro de la ambición personal, del daño que causa el
rechazar a los demás por envidia o intolerancia y del grave pecado del escándalo y de incitar a otros
al pecado.
¡Qué importantes son las palabras de Cristo para nosotros hoy! En estos tiempos modernos, se exalta
a la persona humana por sobre todas las cosas. Se nos urge a propugnar nuestras propias opiniones,
y a veces a hacerlas prevalecer sobre las enseñanzas de Dios. Defender las preferencias propias es
visto como firmeza de personalidad, y no hacerlo es consi-derado como flaqueza o timidez. Sin
embargo, parte de nuestra entrega a Jesús es aceptar la cruz y someternos a su doctrina.
Por eso se nos enseña a tolerar a todos los que invocan el nombre de Jesús, aunque no formen parte
de “nuestro grupo”. Tambien se nos manda despojarnos de todo lo que pueda conducirnos a la
perdición. Muchas veces vemos que esto es contrario a la manera humana de pensar y sentir; pero,
en realidad, ¡qué necesario es hacerlo si queremos caminar con Jesús!
¿Nos parece que las palabras del Señor contradicen lo que pensamos? Quizás lo veamos así al
principio, porque nos cuesta ajustar nuestros puntos de vista a los de Jesús, debido a que somos
discípulos débiles. Pero no nos desesperemos. La gracia de Dios y su palabra están allí para
reconfortarnos y ayudarnos a crecer en la fe en Cristo. A medida que nos empeñemos por imitar al
Señor, comenzaremos a experimentar el gozo que produce la obediencia a los mandamientos de
Dios. La luz de la Palabra nos capacitará para aceptarlos más aún, e infundirá en nuestro interior un
gran deseo de obedecer a Dios.
“Señor, queremos conocer y experimentar las delicias de la vida nueva que ganaste
para nosotros en tu santa cruz, una vida de discipulado, que sí tiene un costo, pero
que nos llenará de fe y regocijo.”
Source: http://la-palabra.com/meditations/2012/09/30
WELCOME TO
ST. GIANNA ORATORY!
WELCOME TO HOLY
FAMILY PARISH!
We celebrate Holy Mass in Latin daily.
Confessions 30 minutes prior to each Mass.
We celebrate Masses in English and
Spanish on weekends and Holy Days
of Obligation.
Missals in both English/Latin and Spanish/Latin
may be borrowed for Mass attendance.
Our Religious Education Program offers
First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Classes as well as RCIA.
Canon Richard von Menshengen also holds a
monthly Conference Program on the Liturgy.
Please have a look on our credenzas in the back
of the church. Our weekly bulletins
and religious materials may be taken for free.
Registration forms, Mass donation and collection
envelopes are also available on the credenzas.
Send us your e-mail address to receive our
weekly online-bulletin.
Write us at [email protected].
All are welcome! Todos son bienvenidos¡
Our Religious Education Program offers
sacramental preparation for children and adults.
We also offer ongoing education in our Catholic
Faith. Classes are offered in English and Spanish.
Marriage and Baptism classes are
offered by Canon Richard von Menshengen
for both Holy Family Parish and
St. Gianna Oratory.
Send us your e-mail address to receive our
weekly online-bulletin. Write us at
[email protected].
The Knights of Columbus Council at Holy
Family Church offers a Pancake Breakfast in the
church basement hall usually on the third Sunday of
the month.
TIMON, our Hispanic outreach committee,
offers Hispanic cuisine usually on the
first Sunday of the month.
All are welcome! Todos son bienvenidos¡
Holy Family Catholic Church is one of Tucson’s historic landmarks.
Built in the Mission style in 1913 in the Hispanic Dunbar Springs neighborhood and close to the
University of Arizona, it was consecrated on Jan. 14, 1915 by Msgr. Henry R. Granjon, third Bishop of
Tucson (1900-1922).
Holy Family Parish is Tucson’s oldest Catholic church. Its first pastor Fr. Lucas of St. Joseph O.C.D.
and his successor Fr. Eduardo of the Child Jesus O.C.D. were beatified by Pope Benedict XVI on October 28, 2007, the Feast of Christ the King.
Since September 2008, Holy Family Catholic Church is the home of both Holy Family Parish and
St. Gianna Oratory with the Traditional Latin Liturgy. Both communities are under the care of
the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. Blessed Lucas and Blessed Eduardo, pray for us!
DAILY CONFESSIONS at Holy Family Catholic Church
 On Sunday before the 8:30 a.m. Latin Low Mass and during the 1:00 p.m. Latin High Mass.
 On weekdays Mon. through Sat. 1/2 hour before the 8:00 a.m. Latin Mass
except Thursday 2 hours before the 7:00 p.m. Latin Mass.
 On First Fridays of the Month 1/2 hour before and also after the 8:00 a.m. Latin Mass.
 On First Saturdays of the Month 1 hour before and also after the 8:00 a.m. Latin Mass.
 On Saturday after the Parish 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass (English).
 By appointment: Please call Canon R. von Menshengen on his cell: (520)-303-8859.
¡BIENVENIDOS AL ORATORIO DE
SANTA GIANNA!
¡ BIENVENIDOS A LA PARROQUIA
DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA!
Celebramos Santa Misa en Latin diariamente.
Ofrecemos confesiones diariamente 30 minutos
antes de la Misa.
Celebramos Misas en inglés y español los fines de
semana y días de precepto.
Misales en inglés /latin y espanol/latin están
disponibles para su uso en nuestras misas.
Nuestra programa de educación religiosa ofrece
preparación para los sacramentos para niños y adultos
(CCD y RCIA). Tambien ofrecemos educación
continua en la fe católica. Ofrecemos clases
en ingles y en espanol.
Por favor visite las credenzas en la parte posterior
de la iglesia. Allí encontrará nuestros boletines
semanales y material religioso disponibles para su
uso. Todos los materiales son gratis.
Clases de matrimonio y bautizo para Santa Gianna y
Sagrada Familia son ofrecidas por
Canon Richard von Menshengen.
Envíenos su dirección de correo electrónico para
recibir nuestro boletín en linea.
Envíenos su dirección de correo electrónico para
recibir nuestro boletín en linea. Escríbanos a
[email protected].
Los domingos, nuestros acomodadores esperan
ayudarle con sus preguntas y necesitades.
Escríbanos a [email protected].
Tenemos reuniones sociales mensuales. Clases de
catecismo para niños y adultos (CCD y RCIA) son
ofrecidas por Canon Richard von Menshengen.
Canon von Menshengen también ofrece una
conferencia mensual sobre la liturgia.
¡Todos son bienvenidos! All are welcome!
Los Caballeros de Colón de la Parroquia Sagrada
Familia ofrecen un desayuno de panqueques en el
salón por lo general el tercer domingo del mes.
TIMÓN, nuestra comisión hispano, ofrece comida
mexicana por lo general el primer domingo del mes.
¡Todos son bienvenidos! All are welcome!
La Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia es una de los lugares de interés histórico de Tucson.
En el ano 1913, la iglesia fue construida en el estilo de las misiones en el barrio hispano Dunbar Springs cerca
a la universidad de Arizona. Fue consagrada el 14 de enero 1915 por Monseñor Henry R. Granjon, tercer
obispo de Tucson (1900-1922).
Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia es la más antigua parroquia de Tucson. Su primer párroco, el Padre Lucas de
San José O.C.D., y su socio Fr. Eduardo del Niño Jesús O.C.D., fueron beatificados por el Papa Benedicto
XVI el 28 de octubre, 2007 - la Fiesta de Cristo Rey.
Hoy la iglesia católica de Sagrada Familia es el hogar de ambos Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia y Santa
Gianna Oratorio que ofrece la liturgia latina tradicional.Ambas comunidades están bajo el cuidado del
Instituto de Cristo Rey Soberano Sacerdote. Bl. Lucas y Bl. Eduardo, ruega por nosotros!
CONFESIONES DIARIOS EN LA IGLESIA CATOLICA DE LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
Domingos - 1/2 hora antes de la misa en latin de las 8:30 a.m.
Durante de la semana - lunes, martes, miercoles, viernes, y sabado - 1/2 hora antes de la misa en latin
de las 8:00 a.m. Jueves dos horas antes de la misa en latin de las 7:00 p.m.
El primer viernes del mes - 1/2 hora antes y despues de la misa de latin de las 8:00 a.m.
El primer sabado del mes - una hora antes y despues de la misa de latin de las 8:00 a.m.
Sabados - inmidiamente despues de la misa en ingles de las 4:00 p.m.
Con cita previa: Por favor llame a Canon R. von Menshengen en su celular: (520) 303-8859.
INVITATION TO THE LATIN MASS
With the Church document “Summorum Pontificum” (2007) Pope Benedict XVI invites us all to discover
the treasure of the Latin Mass, of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Liturgy, which is the Liturgy of
Rome, of the Popes and subsequently the Liturgy of most of Christendom. Over the centuries the Holy Ghost,
Who is the Spirit of Jesus Christ and Who is the Soul of the Catholic Church and the Sanctifier, has created the
marvelous Catholic Liturgy, and especially the Roman Rite which is considered the Mother of all Catholic
liturgical rites.
The Liturgy is like the most beautiful artwork and setting for the gem of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and of the
sacraments. All theological depth of expression, all beauty of art, all devotion and sense for the sacred has been
gathered by the Holy Spirit in the elaboration of the Catholic Liturgy in which our Lord and High Priest Jesus
Christ gathers us in the spirit of adoration, praise, thanksgiving, petition and atonement before God the Father.
The Latin language is a bond of unity that unites us to the Chair of St. Peter and lets us pray in the same words as
our parents, grandparents, and ancestors worshipped. Jesus spoke Latin, St. Peter and St. Paul lived in Rome and
spoke Latin, the Popes speak and write in Latin; Latin is not the language of a foreign nation but the first language
of our Holy Mother the Church.
Latin is used both in the Novus Ordo/Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite as well as in the Extraordinary Form of
the Roman Rite. Latin is an integral part of the papal Liturgy. From Pope John XXIII and the Second Vatican
Council (1962-1965) to Pope Benedict XVI the Magisterium of the Church has insisted on the importance of
Latin for the daily celebration of the Liturgy.
We invite you to discover the Latin Mass and to start a spiritual journey into the heart of the Church’s
Liturgy. Booklets in English/Latin and Spanish/Latin are available on the credenzas in the back of the church.
Latin is a language without borders; the Liturgy of the Latin Mass goes back to the first centuries of
Christianity. Latin is an open language that belongs to you and to me, to our ancestors and to future generations.
It is the same Mass, it is the first language of the Church, it brings you through its depth of faith and
beauty of expression enumerable blessings! It lets you breath the living faith of twenty centuries to conquer
the twenty-first century for Christ!
Participation at the Latin Mass is very easy:
Just come and let the Liturgy of the Church charm, nourish, and edify your heart:
At the Low Mass the servers answer for the congregation so that the faithful do not even need to know any
answers and may follow the Liturgy either in the Missal, or by watching it prayerfully, or by meditating upon the
Mysteries of Christ.
At the High Mass the choir sings the answers and the faithful in the congregation may join in if they wish to do
so. In order to attend a Latin Mass you don’t need to have any pre-knowledge. Your knowledge will deepen at
each Latin Mass that you attend. In addition, you will learn more about the theological meaning of its rites and
prayers in catechism classes, conferences and sermons which we have been offering.
Just come and see and everything else will follow. Missals for the faithful are available. We also have books
about the Latin Mass for sale if you wish to deepen your knowledge about the most beautiful thing this side of
Heaven.
In the Sacrament of Baptism we receive an indelible mark on our soul, the so-called character– which enables
us to spiritually participate in the Catholic Liturgy in the celebration of the Divine Mysteries.. Our vocal prayer
and our exterior expressions of kneeling, sitting, standing, folding of hands, singing etc. are an outward
expression of our interior faith which is the Faith of the Holy Catholic Church.
Come and see and let the Holy Spirit pray in your heart!