Universae Ecclesiae, Altar Servers and the Rubrics
Diocese of Shrewsbury Issues Press Release on Permanent Home for the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest at New Brighton, Wirral
The LMS Pilgrimage to Walsingham and the Conversion of England
Ascension Day Mass Listing Now Available
Treasures from the Cope Chest, An Exhibition of Liturgical Vestments Past & Present
Tyburn Pilgrimage a Great Success
A Busy Day for Tradition
Young Catholic Adults' Retreat at Douai Abbey, Near Reading in September
A Fitting Farewell
Sodality of the Five Holy Wounds' Pilgrimage to Tyburn - Tomorrow!
FIUV Statement in Response to the Publication of Universae Ecclesiae
Solemn Mass in Scarborough to Celebrate 15th Anniversary of the Rudgate Singers
Press Release from the LMS on the Instruction Universae Ecclesiae
Details of Arthur Crumly's Funeral
Vocation Discernment Day for Young Women at Reading
Fraternity of St Peter Summer Retreat for Clergy
Instruction on Summorum Pontificum Released
Instruction Universae Ecclesiae on Friday
Instruction on ‘Summorum Pontificum’: Latest
Missa Cantata to Take Place in 15th Century Yorkshire Chapel
Latin Mass Society Announces Training Day for Priests and Servers in Leicester
The LMS’s Seventh Training Conference for Priests and Servers Successfully Concluded
Arthur Crumly, RIP
Walking Pilgrimage Along the Thames Path to Oxford next Saturday (14 May)
One of the most commented on parts of the Holy See's Instruction Universae Ecclesiae on the correct application of Summorum Pontificum has been paragraph 28, which states:
Furthermore, by virtue of its character of special law, within its own area, the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum derogates from those provisions of law, connected with the sacred Rites, promulgated from 1962 onwards and incompatible with the rubrics of the liturgical books in effect in 1962.
This rules out, definitively, in the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, Communion in the hand, Communion under both kinds, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and female altar servers. LMS Chairman Dr Joseph Shaw has written three very useful and thought-provoking articles on the issue of female altar servers and why they are not permitted in the Extraordinary Form (and why the Church frowns on them even in the Ordinary Form). You can read them here:
Altar Girls: Why Not? Altar Girls, Part 2: Vocations Altar Girls, Part 3: Tradition and Female Ordination
It is a sad, but in some senses inevitable, result of over 40 years of the Novus Ordo, that the attitude of many clergy and laity towards the Rubrics of the Mass has undergone a fundamental shift; one could say a rupture with the Church's traditional teaching.
It is worth remembering that the Rubrics are Church Law and bind, certainly the priest, under pain of sin. Yet the behaviour of clergy in the Ordinary Form has been one of personal judgement and experimentation, often justified on pastoral grounds. The result has been disastrous and the faithful have voted with their feet! Fortunately, in the Extraordinary Form, it is quite clear that the Rubrics must be strictly adhered to and experimentation is not allowed. In an article from our archives, Lawrence Yates looks at the Rubrics of the Traditional Mass and explains why, when it comes to the correct celebration of the Mass, there are no options.
Tellingly, he quotes the 1983 Code of Canon Law:
Canon 846: The liturgical books, approved by the competent authority, are to be faithfully followed in the celebration of the sacraments. Accordingly, no one may on a personal initiative add to or omit or alter anything in those books.
You can read the whole article here: Rubrics - Is There a Choice?
The Diocese of Shrewsbury has issued the following press release. The Latin Mass Society warmly welcomes this development, congratulates both Bishop Mark Davies and the ICKSP on their achievement, and asks all to offer prayers for the success of this development.
'The Rt Rev. Mark Davies, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Shrewsbury and Monsignor Gilles Wach, General Prior of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, have agreed to work towards establishing a foundation of the Institute at the Church of Ss Peter and Paul in New Brighton, Wirral, during the course of this year. The principal aim of the new foundation will be to provide a centre in the Diocese of Shrewsbury for the celebration of Holy Mass and the other Sacraments in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. The presence of the Institute – a society of Apostolic life of Pontifical right – will also enable the church to become a centre for Eucharistic devotion and adoration, allowing the faithful to come to pray for an increase in faith and love for the Most Holy Eucharist.
'A spokesman for the diocese said: “The members of the Institute will work in close collaboration with Father Philip Moor, the parish priest of the Parish of the Holy Apostles and Martyrs, since it is the wish of Bishop Davies that this shrine church will express the harmony between the two usages of the one Roman Rite.
'“As the Holy Father, Pope Benedict, reminded us in his 2007 Moto Proprio, Summorum Pontificum, ‘there is no contradiction between the two editions of the Roman Missal’, it is the sincere hope of the bishop that this establishment will foster reconciliation at the heart of the Church: one of the express aims of the 2007 papal document.
'“Finally, the foundation will ensure that the patrimony of the church building so dear to Catholics and other members of the local community is secured and continues to bear witness to the faith and mission of the Church.”
'Since Bishop Davies was first approached by the Institute last year, he has been consulting with the Holy See, his brother northern Catholic bishops, the Patrimony Committee of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, and English Heritage about the future of the Church of Ss Peter and Paul.'
Today is the Feast of St Bede the Venerable, a very English Saint. Tomorrow is the Feast of St Augustine of Canterbury, the missionary priest sent by Pope Gregory to convert the pagan English to Christ within the One True Church. All this chimes in very well with the walking pilgrimage to Walsingham that the LMS is organising for the Bank Holiday weekend of 26 to 28 August. The intention of the pilgrimage is, quite simply, the Conversion of England (or, more accurately, its re-conversion) to the Catholic Faith proclaimed by our forefathers, and for which many were willing to offer their lives.
The pilgrimage consists of a 55 mile route from Ely, capital of the Fens, to the Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham in Norfolk. We shall be walking - a 'proper' pilgrimage, you might say! It is a conscious revival of a mediaeval tradition, and yet it has direct relevance to England in the early 21st century. It involves effort and a level of sacrifice, and it will be offered up to Our Lord through Our Lady for the return of England to the Catholic Faith.
Mass will be offered every day in the Extraordinary Form by our pilgrimage chaplain who will walk the 55 miles with us. He will hear our Confessions en route. He will give us the traditional Pilgrim's Blessing (in Latin, of course!). We will sing hymns and recite the Rosary as we walk, and although there will be breaks and chances to strike up new friendships, or perhaps catch up with old ones, the whole enterprise will have a serious purpose: the Conversion of Mary's Dowry back to Mary and her Divine Son.
There are some treats in store on the way. On the second day of the three-day pilgrimage, we will have Sung Mass in the private chapel of Oxburgh Hall, a c.15th moated manor house that has been in continuous Catholic ownnership since before the Reformation. We will have some lovely countryside to walk through, the stark, haunting Fens and the green, tree-lined lanes of 'high' Norfolk, and not much of it will be hilly! And there will probably be a fish and chip supper.
There is a mix of camping and indoor accommodation available. The venues have been arranged, support vehicles will be available in case you can't make it at any point and need a pick-up to the next stage. Ample supplies of water will be at hand. Last year (our first) we found a warm welcome along the route at our various billets. So come and join us! We are looking to cater for young and old alike. Whether you plan to come with your family or are on your own, we are ready for you!
Prices have been kept down to make it affordable for one and all. For booking information and full details click here. If you want further details, you can either email Paul Smeaton, our lead organiser, or phone the LMS office (020 7404 7284) and speak to Mike Lord our General Manager. Both walked the pilgrimage in 2010, so they know!
For the Conversion of England!
| Photos: (Above, from top) A prayer of thanksgiving in the Slipper Chapel at Walsingham; Oxburgh Hall; Stopping to say the Angelus. (Below, l-r) Mass in the private chapel at Oxburgh Hall; a windmill close to the pilgrimage route in the Fens. |
Masses in the Extraordinary Form will be celebrated at some 30 venues across England and Wales on the traditional Feast of the Ascension (Thursday, 2 June).
In the face of widespread opposition from the faithful and clergy, in 2008, the bishops of England and Wales transferred the Ascension and other Holy Days to the nearest Sunday. It appears that they are now having second thoughts about this imprudent move, at least partially, and we hope and pray that commonsense, pastoral sensitivity and respect for the Church's traditional feast days will prevail. Maybe a change of heart by our bishops could be your private Mass intention on the Ascension this year.
Fortunately, the Holy See has confirmed that the transferred date of the feast does not apply to the 1962 Calendar and the faithful are still legitimately able to mark the Feast of the Ascension on the correct day (Thursday) in the Extraordinary Form.
A PDF of the Mass listing can be downloaded here.
Picture note: The painting of the Ascension is by Giotto.
Here's an interesting looking exhibition which we are happy to publicise that takes place at Lancaster Cathedral from 29 June to 17 July 2011 (Open daily from 9.30am – 7.00pm, Admission Free):
Treasures from the Cope Chest, An Exhibition of Liturgical Vestments Past & Present
Liturgical vestments on loan from private collections and venues throughout the North West of England. Stunning needlework dating from c.1350 up to the present day.
Daily tours and weekly lectures. Bookshop and Café open in the Cathedral Cloister. Full programme of embroidery workshops by Sue Pilkington Hanna; please contact the Cathedral for more information and to book in advance. You can download a PDF with full details here.
Address: Lancaster Cathedral, East Road, Lancaster LA1 3BT
Contact details: Cathedral Events Co-ordinator, Cathedral House, Balmoral Road, Lancaster LA1 3BT (01524 384820, events@lancastercathedral.org.uk)
Website address: www.lancastercathedral.org.uk
On Saturday 21 May, the Sodality of the Five Holy Wounds made a pilgrimage to Tyburn. Matthew Schellhorn, founding member of the Sodality and LMS Representative for Southwark North has sent us this report:
'The day began with a Missa Cantata, which was sung in the crypt chapel at the Altar of the Martyrs. After Holy Mass we enjoyed a shared lunch. In the afternoon, Mother Lioba gave us a very interesting talk on the English and Welsh Martyrs, and the foundation of the Convent at Tyburn.
The day ended with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and a visit to the memorial spot where the Martyrs were actually executed. In all, some forty people attended.
We were delighted to have with us Msgr. Leo White, a former Prefect Apostolic, who himself received into the Church a young woman who was later martyred for her Catholic Faith.'
More photos of the day's events here
Two events of joyful importance for those attached to the Usus Antiquior take place on Saturday 28 May.
Firstly, the LMS’s Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation and St Francis, West Grinstead, West Sussex RH13 8LT (there is good parking).
12 noon Sung Mass celebrated by Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith.
Lunch (bring your own, tea and coffee provided)
2.30pm Conference with Fr Lucie-Smith
3.30pm Holy Rosary
4.00pm Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Details: Annie Mackie-Savage on 01323 411270 or e mail: amacsav@sky.com
Secondly, the First High Mass of Fr Matthew McCarthy FSSP
St James’s Church, Spanish Place, London W1. Mass will commence at 3.00pm.
Details: e mail Fr Armand de Malleray on Malleray@fssp.org
Just a reminder that the Juventutem retreat for Catholic adults in the 18 to 35 age range is taking place between 9 and 11 September at Douai Abbey, Berkshire. It's organised by Young Catholic Adults, the umbrella organisation for Juventutem groups in England and Wales.
Prices range from £5 to £51 depending on your options, so it's very reasonably priced indeed.
For full details, including how to book, see our earlier posting here or visit the YCA website.
A High Mass of Requiem and Absolutions were celebrated for Arthur Crumly, previously the LMS’s Senior MC and a loyal devotee of the Usus Antiquior, at St Margaret’s Convent Chapel, Canning Town, London E16 on Friday 20 May. A congregation of over fifty joined with Arthur’s family and friends to pray for the repose of his soul.
The High Mass was celebrated by the LMS’s National Chaplain, Fr Andrew Southwell, assisted by Fr Patrick Hayward as Deacon and Fr Stewart Foster as Sub-deacon. Father Foster preached the sermon after the Mass and before the Absolutions. The MC was the LMS’s current Senior MC, Gordon Dimon. The plainchant of the Mass was sung by Cantores Missae under the direction of Charles Finch.
In his sermon, Fr Foster recalled Arthur’s long devotion to the Traditional Mass, his deep knowledge of its history and rubrics and his generosity in passing on his knowledge to priests and laity alike.
Arthur was a great servant of the Usus Antiquior and remained constant in his commitment to it through the darkest days of the 1970s and 80s. He lived long enough to see the tide decisively turn under Pope Benedict XVI with the publication of Summorum Pontificum. It now falls to younger generations to take Arthur’s work forward and ensure the return of seemly and careful celebrations of the Traditional Mass to parish life throughout England and Wales.
Arthur Crumly – RIP.
More photos here on the LMS Flickr page.
This is an excellent event to support if you're around in London tomorrow (Saturday, 21 May).
The Sodality is a lay organisation, based in London, formed exclusively in the spirituality of the Traditional Mass and they have what looks like an inspiring day tomorrow, to which all are welcome, starting with Missa Cantata at 11am at Tyburn Convent, with a talk afterwards and Benediction.
As well as being the month dedicated to Our Lady, May is also the month in which, in the Traditional Calendar, we celebrate the Feast of the English Martyrs (4 May), so a visit to Tyburn Tree is a seasonal reminder of the sacrifices our forefathers made for the Catholic Faith. Do go along for all or part of the day. Click here for full details.
The International Federation Una Voce, of which the Latin Mass Society is an affiliate, has issued the following response to the Instruction on the correct application of Summorum Pontificum:
The publication of the document Universae Ecclesiae on 13th May 2011 has generated much comment and been the subject of detailed analysis in the media. The International Federation Una Voce would like to present a different perspective on this document which it welcomes enthusiastically.
The Una Voce movement started in late 1964, before the end of the Second Vatican Council, to ensure the retention of the age-old Latin language for the celebration of the Holy Mass. National societies were formed and the International Federation Una Voce (FIUV) came into being formally in 1967. In 1970, following the introduction of the Novus Ordo Missae, the emphasis had changed and the members of the Una Voce Federation decided to strive for the preservation of the traditional Roman rite as decreed by the Council Fathers in Sacrosanctum Concilium (Art. 4), the document on the liturgy.
In 1970, Dr Eric de Saventhem, the first President of the FIUV, said that the suppression of the traditional Mass had been achieved de facto only and not de jure. It would be unthinkable, he said, for the older form of Mass to be forbidden as one would have to argue that it had been wrong or bad – either doctrinally or pastorally.
In 1984 the Indult Quattuor Abhunc Annos of Pope John Paul II granted a partial relaxation for the celebration of the traditional Mass which was a small step forward. In 1988 the Indult Ecclesia Dei Adflicta was more generous but the difficulty remained that a bishop’s permission was required and in most instances this was not forthcoming. The situation remained very unsatisfactory – both for priests and laity.
When Pope Benedict XVI was elected in 2005 he asked that people pray for him that he may not flee for fear of the wolves. Notwithstanding the great obstacles being faced, the Holy Father promulgated the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum in July 2007 and affirmed the right of all priests of the Roman rite to celebrate the traditional Latin Mass, thus confirming the position of the Una Voce Federation since 1970 that the traditional Mass may have been suppressed de facto but not de jure. To their shame, some in the Church refused to accept the will of the Holy Father and the legitimate aspirations of many of the faithful and were determined to undermine this Motu Proprio at every opportunity. It was this negative and obstructive stance that made necessary a subsequent document to clarify certain matters.
Although some have commented that Universae Ecclesiae still leaves some questions unclear, what is perfectly clear is that the Holy Father has fully restored to the universal Church the traditional Roman rite as enshrined in the liturgical books of 1962, that the rubrics in force in 1962 must be strictly observed, and that Latin and the Usus Antiquior must be taught in seminaries where there is a pastoral need. And this pastoral need must be determined by those who wish to benefit from Summorum Pontificum and Universae Ecclesiae, and not be decided by those many in authority whose natural desire is to prevent their implementation.
The International Federation Una Voce has worked patiently and tirelessly for the restoration of the traditional liturgy for more than 40 years and is now witnessing a vindication of its fidelity to Holy Mother Church and the See of Peter. The Federation expresses its thanks, prayers, and admiration to our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, and praises his courage in not fleeing in the face of the wolves. The Federation also extends its thanks and gratitude to the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, and to those bishops and priests who have also striven, often in great difficulty, to preserve and foster the traditional liturgy for this and future generations.
Leo Darroch, President – Foederatio Internationalis Una Voce.
17th May 2011.
The Rudgate Singers have been stalwarts of the Traditional liturgical music scene in the North of England for many years - fifteen, in fact, and to celebrate their anniversary, a Solemn Mass is being celebrated at St Joseph's Church, Green Lane, Newby, Scarborough YO12 6HT by Fr Stephen Maughan on Saturday, 18 June at 3pm.
The Mass will be Palestrina's famous Missa Papae Marcelli, and will include works by Thomas Tallis, Aichinger and Lotti. Definitely worth going to the seaside for!
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE LATIN MASS SOCIETY
For Immediate Release
LATIN MASS SOCIETY WELCOMES THE ‘INSTRUCTION’ FROM THE PONTIFICAL COMMISSION ‘ECCLESIA DEI’ ON THE APPLICATION OF THE MOTU PROPRIO ‘SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM’
The Latin Mass Society has welcomed unequivocally the publication by the Pontifical Commission ‘Ecclesia Dei’ of its Instruction on the application of the Holy Father’s Motu Proprio, ‘Summorum Pontificum’.
The Instruction is a resounding justification for the work of the LMS and other adherents of the Extraordinary Form in insisting on their right to the Traditional Liturgy and Sacraments of the Church. There are many bishops and priests who should feel chastened for the way they have treated those attached to the Extraordinary Form over the years – as the then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger once wrote, they were treated as “lepers”.
However, ‘Summorum Pontificum’ establishes a new and authoritative basis for the reintroduction of the Extraordinary Form into the heart of the Church and the LMS is determined to look forward rather than back.
Just as with ‘Summorum Pontificum’ there is a great deal in the new Instruction which will be teased out with time. And here the LMS notes that the authoritative Latin text of the Instruction is, in crucial areas, more strongly worded than the unofficial English translation.
The LMS draws attention to these selected points:
*The Instruction stresses that ‘Summorum Pontificum’ is the universal law of the Church and cannot be ignored (Art. 2).
*The Instruction confirms that the Extraordinary Form is not a poor relation of the Ordinary Form but is an “expression of the same lex orandi of the Church” “alongside” the ordinary form (Art. 6).
*’Summorum Pontificum’ is “an important expression of the Magisterium of the Roman Pontiff and of his munus for regulating...the Church’s Sacred Liturgy” and offers “to all the faithful” [LMS emphasis] the use of the Extraordinary Form, “effectively guaranteeing...the use of the forma extraordinaria for all who ask for it” (Art. 8), i.e. this is not just for the elderly or those previously attached to the Society of St Pius X.
*The Pontifical Commission ‘Ecclesia Dei’ now exercises the power “as hierarchical superior” to decide upon complaints referred to it regarding any “administrative provision of an Ordinary which appears to be contrary to the Motu Proprio” subject to final appeal to the Apostolic Signatura (Art. 10. 1).
*“It is the task of the Diocesan Bishop to undertake all necessary measures to ensure respect for the forma extraordinaria of the Roman Rite, according to the Motu Proprio, ‘Summorum Pontificum’” (Art. 14).
*A stable group of the faithful who request use of the Extraordinary Form is simply constituted by “some people” who come together and can “be composed of persons coming from different parishes or dioceses” (Art. 15).
*Priests are to be considered “qualified” to offer the Traditional Mass if they have a “basic knowledge” of Latin “and have celebrated it previously”. Among others this would refer to priests who have taught themselves the Old Rite and celebrated it privately or, for example, have learned it at an LMS training course (Art. 20).
*Ordinaries are to offer their clergy training in the Extraordinary Form and are also urged to provide training in the seminaries (Art. 21).
*Dioceses without qualified priests should ask the Traditional Orders such as the Fraternity of St Peter to provide priests or training for diocesan priests (Art. 22).
*The particular law and customs of the 1962 books are protected from subsequent law and therefore such practices as Communion in the hand, Communion under both kinds and female altar servers are not permissible in the Extraordinary Form [LMS emphasis] (Art. 28).
*The Sacred Triduum can be celebrated in the Extraordinary Form and where necessary these celebrations can take place in churches where the Sacred Triduum in the ordinary form is also celebrated (Art. 33).
*Individuals of the religious Orders may use the Order’s liturgical books in effect in 1962 (Art. 34).
Doctor Joseph Shaw, Chairman of the LMS, said “This is a wonderful day for the Church. With this Instruction, the Pontifical Commission ‘Ecclesia Dei’ has confirmed what we all knew – that ‘Summorum Pontificum’ is a gift to the whole Church designed to end the ‘liturgy wars’ and establish the full membership of the Extraordinary Form in the family of rites. The LMS will be urging its diocesan representatives to liaise with the diocesan bishops to maximise the reintroduction of the Old Rite in their dioceses. We will also keep records of any problems so that recourse may be made to the disciplinary function of Ecclesia Dei if necessary. There is a tremendous task to be carried out to improve the standard of liturgy in England and Wales and the LMS pledges its full cooperation in this cause so close to Pope Benedict’s heart”.
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For further information, please contact John Medlin, Publicist, or Michael Lord, General Manager, on (T) 020 7404 7284; (F) 020 7831 5585; (E mail) info@lms.org.uk
The funeral of Arthur Crumly, former Senior MC of the LMS will take place on Friday, 20 May. Here are the details for those who wish to pay their respects:
Friday 20 May, 10.30am
Reception of the body, High Mass of Requiem and Absolutions
St Margaret's Convent Chapel
Bethell Avenue
Canning Town
London E16 4JU
Followed by cremation* at:
City of London Crematorium*
Aldersbrook Road
Manor Park
London E12 5DQ
*Important note
The Latin Mass Society does not have any involvement in organising Arthur's funeral and cremation, which is being arranged by his family and friends. We are simply passing on the details of his funeral for your information. The choice of cremation was in accordance with the wishes of his family.
Vocation Discernment day for young ladies: at St John Fisher House, 17, Eastern Avenue, Reading, RG1 5RU on Saturday, 16 July 2011, from 10am to 4pm (includes Low Mass at 11am):
For Catholic young ladies from 12 to 30 years of age. Fr de Malleray will explain what is a religious vocation and how to follow it. Please bring packed lunch. Booking required.
Contact: Fr de Malleray malleray@fssp.org
Clergy Summer Retreat. Starts Monday 4 July 2011, 2pm – ends Friday 8 July 2011, 2pm (4 nights).
Already 10 priests have booked in: please book now!
Retreat Master: Fr Armand de Malleray, FSSP
Theme: ‘Priestly meditations on the prayers of the EF Roman Missal’.
Schedule: Silent retreat; meals with table reading on the theme of the retreat; includes one conference in the morning and another one in the afternoon; possibility of private meeting with the Retreat Master and of confession; Possibility of attending Eucharistic Adoration with the local contemplative religious community. Common recitation of Compline (EF Breviary) and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will also take place.
Location: Map HERE. Cold Ash pastoral centre, run by the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary: The Ridge, Thatcham, RG18 9HU, England. We will have the guests’ wing available for us, with access to the 19th century chapel (with three eastward facing altars); there are also nice grounds and woodlands.
Cost per person: £250 (includes: £230 for Cold Ash Centre for single room full board, and £20 for FSSP).
Booking: Please kindly send us a cheque for full £250 payment or at least £50 (made payable to ‘FSSP ENGLAND’) to be posted to: St John Fisher House, 17, Eastern Avenue, Reading, RG1 5RU, England.
Please kindly book now.
Contact: Fr de Malleray malleray@fssp.org
The long-awaited Instruction from the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei on the correct application of Summorum Pontificum was published this morning. The full text in English is available to read here.
The Holy See Press Office announces that the Instruction Universae Ecclesiae of the Pontifical Commission "Ecclesia Dei", on the application of the motu proprio Summorum Pontificum, will be made public on Friday, 13 May, and will be published on that afternoon (14 May edition of L'Osservatore Romano).
The Instruction will be published in its Latin typical version, and in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese translations.
Note for photo (left): 13 May was the date of Our Lady's first appearance at Fatima in 1917. The Traditional Mass was the only Mass the seers of Fatima ever attended.
We are now in Paschal Time and inevitably the rumour mills have returned to full activity. Father Zuhlsdorf, who tends to know about such things, has posted a story on his popular blog, that the Holy Father’s Instruction on Summorum Pontificum will be released soon, indeed within two weeks.
The LMS’s own best guess is sometime before the end of May. This was the substance of an authoritative tip we received shortly before Easter.
Fr Zuhlsdorf’s own words are: “My spies inform me that the “Instruction” for Summorum Pontificum has arrived in the offices of nuntiatures and that it should be published in less than two weeks. It should be pretty good. It should clarify some issues in a helpful way and provide…fraternal correction for some bishops. Start the countdown”.
A Missa Cantata will be celebrated on Tuesday, 31 May, the Feast of the Queenship of Our Lady at Bewerley Grange chapel, near Pateley Bridge, north Yorkshire at 11.30am.
Bewerley chapel was a grange of Fountains Abbey and is as such an ancient place of worship (built 1494). It is situated in Upper Nidderdale, a stunningly beautiful area just outside the picturesque village of Pateley Bridge.
The address is Bewerley Grange Chapel, New Church Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 5LQ.
For further details, contact the LMS Representative for Leeds Diocese, Neil Walker on 01274 786432. See also Neil's LMS Leeds blog for masses and events around the diocese.
The Latin Mass Society will be holding its next training programme, a one-day event, on Tuesday, 23 August, at Holy Cross Priory, Leicester.
This will be for priests and servers wishing to study the rubrics of the Mass in its Solemn Form or Low Mass. The day will start at 9.30am and finish around 5.00pm. The fee for attending will be £5.00. For further details, contact the LMS office on 020 7404 7284, email info@lms.org.uk. To register for the training event, please download and complete the application form, returning it to the address specified.
Over thirty clerics and laymen attended the Latin Mass Society’s seventh residential training conference for the training of priests in the Traditional or Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. This conference took place from Tuesday 3 May to Friday 6 May at Buckfast Abbey in Devon, courtesy of Abbot David Charlesworth and the Benedictine community.
The programme, as in recent conferences, also provided for the training of altar servers. Fifteen servers were trained. This included a number of young men, three of whom are discerning vocations to the priesthood.
The twelve priests came from across the UK: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were all represented. Two of the priests were Polish and one was an Army chaplain who has recently seen active service in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Training was given at various levels under the leadership of Fr Andrew Southwell, National Chaplain to the LMS. There was basic instruction (including Latin pronunciation where required), through to intermediate training culminating in instruction in the celebration of High Mass.
The servers followed a similar progression, learning to assist at celebrations up to High Mass.
Each day sung Mass was celebrated in the abbey church and the quality of the polyphonic singing and Latin plain chant was outstanding. The choir and schola were led by Michael Vian Clark. Abbot David Charlesworth presided in choir at the closing Votive Mass of the Holy Cross on the Friday and led the veneration of the Relic of the True Cross.
As usual at LMS conferences, the food and accommodation were appreciated for their high quality throughout.
The LMS would like to express its profound gratitude for the welcome and ready assistance given by the monks at Buckfast Abbey.
The next training programme, the eighth, will be a one-day event on Tuesday 23 August at Holy Cross Priory, Leicester. Full details here.
Photo credits: Eric Caudle (top) and Buckfast Abbey (bottom)
More photos here and here.
It is with great sadness that we announce the death, at the weekend, of Arthur Crumly, the LMS's former Senior MC. Arthur gave many years of unstinting service to the Society and his passing will be mourned by the many who knew him.
A full obituary will follow in the next few days. Arrangements for his funeral are still being finalised.
Requiescat in pace.
If you wish to combine the spiritual benefits of a pilgrimage with some beautiful Thameside scenery, join us for our one-day walking pilgrimage to Oxford in honour of Our Lady of Oxford next Saturday, 7 May 2011. Here are the details:
Venue: Abingdon to Oxford via the Thames Path
Date: Saturday, 14 May 2011
Details: Meet in the Abbey Gardens, Abingdon, by the statue of Queen Victoria (close by the site of Abingdon Abbey) for an 11am departure. See here for a map of Abingdon. We will walk along the Thames Path towards Oxford, stopping for lunch by the King's Arms riverside pub at Sandford-on-Thames at around 12.30pm (see photo, left). Arrive at the Oxford Oratory, Woodstock Road, Oxford, around 3pm. Devotions to Our Lady of Oxford. Missa Cantata at 3.30pm.
More Information: Joseph Shaw 01993 812874 or phone the LMS Office on 020 7404 7284.