First, I wish to thank all of the volunteers who have generously agreed to serve as ushers and sanitizers in the church as we try to follow all the necessary protocols required to worship inside the church building again. I think our system is working well, all things considered. As the weather warms up, we…
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Corpus Christi
The symbolism of the crucifix, which we see in the church every Sunday, reminds us of the fact that the same sacrificial offering of Himself, which Jesus made for us on the cross, is continued for us in the sacrifice of the Mass. Ultimately, the same symbolism of the crucifix prompts us to consider how…
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Phase II: Instructions for ushers and sanitation engineers—Instrucciones para Servidores y personal Sanitario
1) We ask that everyone enter through the front doors only, meet an usher, and be shown to a seat. This will ensure that we will be able to seat as many people as possible in the church while maintain the proper distancing. The pews to be used are marked with blue tape. People should…
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Opening the church building for Mass—Apertura del edificio de la iglesia para la celebración de la Santa Misa
We plan to open the church for public Mass on Saturday, June 13. Planeamos abrir la iglesia para la celebración de la Misa pública el sábado 13 de junio. 1) We are going to need volunteers to sanitize after each Mass and to act as ushers. There will be a training meeting for these volunteers…
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Music for June 2020
| All sung Masses at St. Mary's feature the full Gregorian chant Propers, as well as the Ordinary of the Mass sung in Latin to plainchant or polyphony. |
Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2020
Sung Masses (livestreamed from the church with distribution of Communion to follow outside—reservations required)
8:00 a.m. Mass in English with cantor
9:30 a.m. Missa cantata with members of St. Mary's Schola Cantorum
Kyrie Cunctipotens genitor (Ad organum faciendi, ca. 12th c.)
Sanctus and Agnus Dei (Anonymous, 14th c.)
Laus Trinitatis (St. Hildegard of Bingen)
Duo Seraphim (Alvise Balbi, c.1570–c.1625)
O virgo splendens (Llibre Vermell, 14th c.)
12:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish with cantor
| In accordance with Phase II of our Diocese's restoration of public worship, we will resume celebrating Mass inside the church on Saturday, June 13. Reservations are still required; go here for more information. Masses will also continue to be livestreamed for those at home. |
Corpus Christi Sunday, June 14, 2020
Sung Masses (*reservations required—livestream also available*)
8:00 a.m. Mass in English with cantor
9:30 a.m. Missa cantata with members of St. Mary's Schola Cantorum
Mass in A (Samuel Webbe)
12:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish with cantor
Sunday, June 21, 2020
Sung Masses (*reservations required—livestream also available*)
8:00 a.m. Mass in English with cantor
9:30 a.m. Missa cantata with members of St. Mary's Schola Cantorum
Chant Mass III
12:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish with cantor
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Sung Masses (*reservations required—livestream also available*)
8:00 a.m. Mass in English with cantor
9:30 a.m. Missa cantata with members of St. Mary's Schola Cantorum
Chant Mass V
12:30 p.m. Mass in Spanish with cantor
Cantate hymnum ad Virginem contra plagam!
Stella caeli—A prayer to the Virgin in the time of contagion
The Holy Trinity—La Santísima Trinidad
Most Catholics are familiar with the ancient formula that declares that there is one God in three persons. Or, to say it another way, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are three distinct persons in one God. However, beyond that it can become very difficult very quickly to speak about the Trinity. We…
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Notes (Logistical and Spiritual) from Fr. Ringley
This weekend I want to give you an update on how things look at St. Mary’s at the moment—Este fin de semana quiero informarles como se ven las cosas en nuestra parroquia en la actualidad.
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Reservations for Mass/Communion—Reservaciones para Asistir a Misa y Comunión
We will begin outdoor Masses on Thursday, May 21st in accord with the bishop’s instructions. Because only 50 people are permitted to be together at once, in order to attend Mass outdoors, one must call to make a reservation. Reservations may ONLY be made by phone.
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Phase One of re-opening the Diocese for Mass—Primera Fase para reabrir la diócesis para la celebracion de la Santa Misa
Dear Friends, 1) Thank you for your patience and prayers. It’s all a bit confusing, I know, but we are doing our best to make Mass and the Sacraments available to you given the restrictions under which we must operate at the moment. Please continue to pray for an end to the current situation. Queridos…
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Mary, Mediatrix of all graces—María, mediadora de todas las gracias
On May 8th the Church has the option of offering a Mass in honor of Mary, the Mediatrix of all graces. There has been considerable theological discussion about this “title” given to the Blessed Mother, but our purpose here is to approach the topic from a practical perspective. The term “mediator” indicates one who goes…
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