Liturgy

Contact Elizabeth Hanks at 242-4575, ext. 25 or
email: ehhanks@yahoo.com

Roman Missal Frequently Asked Questions Why is there a need for a new translation? The Missale Romanum (Roman Missal), the ritual text for the
celebration of the Mass, was promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1970 as the definitive text of the reformed liturgy of the Second Vatican Council. That Latin text, the editio typica (typical edition), was translated into various languages for use around the world; the English edition was published in the United States in 1973. The Holy See issued a revised text, the editio typica altera, in 1975. Pope John Paul II promulgated the third edition (editio typica tertia) of the Missale Romanum during the Jubilee Year in 2000. Among other things, the third edition contains prayers for the celebration of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics (instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. To aid the process of translation of the Missale Romanum, editio typica tertia, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued Liturgiam Authenticam, in 2001, an Instruction on the vernacular translation of the Roman Liturgy which outlines the principles and rules for translation. In 2007, the Congregation for Divine Worship issued the Ratio Translationis for the English Language, which outlined the specific rules for translation in English. (2010, US Conf. of Catholic Bishops)


A special Thank You to all who share their talents at St. Francis of Assisi Parish!
 

Please share your gifts at St. Francis of Assisi Parish as Liturgical Ministers for the Life Teen Mass.
The response of our parishioners to help in liturgical ministery, has been good, but many more volunteers are needed.
Please prayerfully consider volunteering to be a liturgical minister for our Life Teen Mass beginning September 26th.

We will need many Liturgical Ministers to add a 5:00 PM Sunday Mass to our weekly schedule and are looking for:

• 4 Sacristans
•  4 Lectors
•  14 Eucharistic Ministers
• 10 Ushers/Greeters

The Lectors and Sacristans will serve on a once monthly schedule and the Eucharistic Ministers and Usher/Greeters will serve on alternating Sundays. You need to be a Confirmed Catholic to be a Eucharistic Minister or a Lector. This is an opportunity to get more involved in the life of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Contact Elizabeth for more details, to volunteer or to recommend someone.

I welcome your questions, concerns and suggestions regarding Liturgy and the environment of the church. If you have ideas for what would make Liturgy at St. Francis of Assisi more life-giving for you, please contact me at the St. Francis parish office, drop by, send a note, give me a call, or send an email. Please sign your name to your suggestions so that I can contact you. Your suggestions are valuable to me and our community.
Thank you, Elizabeth
 
Roman Missal Frequently Asked Questions Why is there a need for a new translation?
The Missale Romanum (Roman Missal), the ritual text for the celebration of the Mass, was promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1970 as the definitive text of the reformed liturgy of the Second Vatican Council. That Latin text, the editio typica (typical edition), was translated into various languages for use around the world; the English edition was published in the United States in 1973. The Holy See issued a revised text, the editio typica altera, in 1975. Pope John Paul II  promulgated the third edition (editio typica tertia) of the Missale Romanum during the Jubilee Year in 2000. Among other things, the third edition contains prayers for the celebration of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics (instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. To aid the process of translation of the Missale Romanum, editio typica tertia, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued Liturgiam Authenticam, in 2001, an Instruction on the vernacular translation of the Roman Liturgy which outlines the principles and rules for translation. In 2007, the Congregation for Divine Worship issued the Ratio Translationis for the English Language, which outlined the specific rules for translation in English.
(2010, US Conf. of Catholic Bishops)


Baptisms If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Elizabeth in the parish office, ext. 25 for more information and to sign up for a pre baptism class. The next class will be Wednesday, August 4th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall. The August Baptisms are scheduled for the weekend of August 21st and 22nd.


Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults  If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or completing your Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office, extension 25 to get  more information and to register for the classes. The RCIA process will begin its Inquiry period on September 13th and meets until Pentecost. Those going through RCIA will receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil. The classes are on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in the Parish Hall.


Please continue to pray for our military members and their families. We ask God to protect them from harm and bring them home soon.
 

Communion Service Daily Mass is celebrated at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Join us Wednesdays for a Rite of Communion with the Celebration of the Word. The ministers for the Communion service will be Pat C.a, Joan W., Moira S. and Elizabeth H.
 

MASS ETIQUETTE - To maintain the sacredness of the Mass, it would be most appreciated if small children, who find it difficult to remain quiet during the Mass, be taken to the “Rest Room” (baby cry room) off the vestibule. Also that personal conversation in the vestibule and sanctuary be limited to
whispers, and latecomers quietly enter. Many thanks!

Have you been looking for a way to be more actively involved in the liturgy and life of St. Francis of Assisi Parish? One of the Liturgical Ministries may be just what you are looking for. For more information on any of these ministries contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office.


Altar Servers and Acolytes serve God and his people by helping the priest during daily and Sunday Mass and other liturgical celebrations throughout the year. Any Catholic child, 7th grade and above may be an Altar Server and any High School student may be an Acolyte.


Care of Linen Ministry: These ministers wash and iron the small linens that are used during the Mass. This includes corporals, purificators and small towels. Linens are taken home after the last Sunday Mass or on Monday morning and returned Tuesday or Wednesday.


Church Cleaning Ministry: These ministers help keep our beautiful church tidy. Only about 30 minutes once a month is required. These volunteers work in teams of two or more, on Friday mornings to prepare for the weekend Masses. Responsibilities include: filling the Holy water, dusting and straightening the books in the pews.


Environment Ministers: Those working on the environment play an important role in the life of the church. They decorate the sanctuary and church for the liturgical seasons and Holy days. Their work reflects and supports the community in prayer and worship.


Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (Eucharistic Ministers): Lay ministers who help with the distribution of the Eucharist at Mass. To serve as a Eucharistic Minister you need to be Confirmed and actively participating in the Catholic Church’s Liturgical Life on a regular basis.


Lay Presider for Communion Service: The Lay presider prepares a reflection on the readings for the Wednesday Communion service and leads the Communion service.


Lectors proclaim the word of God to the assembly on weekend, weekday and Holy day liturgies. The Lector proclaims the first and second readings from the Sacred Scripture, the general intercessions and the announcements at the end of Mass. You will have a workbook provided to help you prepare for the upcoming readings.


Sacristans are responsible for unlocking and locking the church and setting up for Mass. Set up includes preparation of vessels, hosts and wine. Sacristans are scheduled to perform their duties for all Masses on weekdays, weekends and Holy days on a rotating schedule.


Ushers: The role of the ushers is to take up the collection, see that the Offertory gifts are brought to the altar, pass out the weekly bulletins and assist with other situations that might arise.


If your child is planning to receive First Eucharist and has NOT received the Sacrament of Baptism, they should be baptized before their 7th birthday or they will need to go through the Rite of Christian Initiation process. For information about baptism or the Rite of Christian Initiation, contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office 242-4575, extension 25.


If you can help with Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 10 AM Mass once a month, please call Elizabeth in the Parish Office to volunteer. We will need more volunteers to make Children’s
Liturgy of the Word a reality for our children. If you can help once a month or every other month, please give me a call.


Children’s Liturgy of the Word is celebrated the first Sunday of the month at the 10:00 AM Mass for children Grades 2-6. Children sit with their families as they enter the church. After the opening prayer, the celebrant calls the children up for a dismissal blessing. The children go to Unity Place to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a celebration adapted to their age-level. At the offertory of the Mass, the children return to their families.

Support our Seminarians by donating your spare change to the Knights of Columbus Pennies
from Heaven container, located in the vestibule of the church.