Versus Deum

Some Catholics may not be aware that the rubrics for the Mass of Pope Paul VI actually assume that the priest might be celebrating parts of Holy Mass facing the altar (towards God).

It is often erroneously believed that this posture is only appropriate if you are a throwback, medieval, cranky, backwards, Dark Ages, kook.

Well, the Holy Father continues to show us how the Extraordinary Form is reminding the Ordinary Form of its roots. Today, the Holy Father celebrated the Ordinary Form of the Roman Missal, "Versus Deum" using the Sistine Chapel's high altar!

http://www.cwnews.com/news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=55933

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSL1345368220080113?feedType=RSS&feedName=lifestyleMolt

Petition for Extraordinary Form of Roman Missal at Cathedral

Great news!

Diane-Marie Peloquin reports:

I have ... had friends of mine ask that I circulate a petition to have the Extraordinary Rite celebrated at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Manchester. Fr. Joseph is all set to celebrate it. The Bishop needs to know there is a group out there interested. I put the link below in case you are interested in posting it. Thank you and May you and Yours have a Very Blessed Christmas and a Joyous New year.

God Bless, Diane-Marie Peloquin
http://www.petitiononline.com/LTMMNH/petition.html

Traditional Schedule Update

• 4th Sunday of Advent Dec. 23 at 4 PM in St. Patrick's - Nashua - High Mass
• Christmas 25 at 11:30 AM in Sacred Heart Church - Laconia
• New Year's Day 1 January at 11:30 AM in Sacred Heart Church - Laconia
• Epiphany Sunday, 6 January at 11:30 AM in Sacred Heart Church - Laconia

I had been told that St. Pat's Dec. 23 Mass would be at 4:15 but assume a 4PM mass to be safe.

Father Orlowski is snowed in.

Dear friends,

Father Orlowski just called to inform us that the storm has compromised his 40 minute journey to Laconia.

The next confirmed Extraordinary Form of the Roman Missal at Sacred Heart in Laconia, will be celebrated by Father Longchamps on December 25, 2007 at 11:30 AM.

God bless,
Cesar

Laconia, NH - Dec. 16, 2007

Fr. Adrien, pastor at Sacred Heart, Laconia, welcomes Father Orlowski from the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter.

Father Orlowski will be celebrating the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Missal (1962 Missal) on Sunday, Dec. 16, at 11:30 AM.

Sacred Heart Church is at 291 Union Ave., Laconia.

Chant and Polyphony for Christ the King

The Chant/Polyphony choir is again singing at the 5:00 PM Sunday Mass at St. Raphael's this weekend. Music will include pieces by Byrd, Lassus and Palestrina.

Everyone is welcome.

Traditional Mass - Laconia 11/4/2007

Good news, if you haven't already heard.

Fr. Adrien, pastor at Sacred Heart, Laconia, has scheduled Mass with the 1962 Missal for Sunday, Nov. 4, at 3:00 PM. He plans to use the 1962 Missal for Mass every First Sunday of the month.

(The time of day for the Mass is somewhat flexible for future months after Nov., depending on feedback from parishioners.)

An announcement has been requested to be printed in the parish bulletin for this weekend.Questions may be directed to Fr. Adrien at the parish: (603) 524-9609.

Sacred Heart Church is at 291 Union Ave., Laconia.