In addition to talking about the New Roman Missal, I wanted to say a few words about the Ministry Fair of 2 weeks ago. I would like to thank all those who set up their booths and those who came downstairs to browse the different ministry tables. Thanks to those who looked after refreshments for the entire weekend. Special thanks to Melinda Mayo for co-ordinating the fair. Thank-you to those new people who signed up to join the various ministries. We are still in need of many ministers, especially, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ministers of Welcome and Altar Servers. Please give some thought and prayer to joining one of our ministries!!
We will continue to introduce the new music and prayers of the Mass as we approach the First Sunday of Advent when every change must be in place. I can already hear that you are catching on to some of the new music. We will all be singing in our usual style in no time! Thankyou for your understanding and patience during this huge transition in the liturgy.
Roman Missal 3rd Edition THE NEW TRANSLATION – WHY DO WE NEED ONE?
Until the early 1960s, Mass was celebrated in Latin throughout the world. At the Second Vatican Council it was agreed that the Mass could be celebrated in our own language, and in 1970 Pope Paul VI approved the official Latin text that would be used. This was then translated into different languages to be used throughout the world. It proved to be a huge task which was completed in a very short time. However, because it was done so quickly, some of the richness of the original Latin prayers was, quite literally, 'lost in translation'. It was agreed that a further translation was necessary. The new translation would keep the original words, meaning and style of the Latin as far as possible. The new translation also means a new edition of the Missal which will include some additional text such as, prayers for the saints who have been added by the Church to the liturgical calendar. For more information on the Roman Missal and its changes, visit www.archtoronto.org/romanmissal anytime to continue your reflection.
Roman Missal 3rd Edition THE NEW TRANSLATION – WHY DO WE NEED ONE?
Until the early 1960s, Mass was celebrated in Latin throughout the world. At the Second Vatican Council it was agreed that the Mass could be celebrated in our own language, and in 1970 Pope Paul VI approved the official Latin text that would be used. This was then translated into different languages to be used throughout the world. It proved to be a huge task which was completed in a very short time. However, because it was done so quickly, some of the richness of the original Latin prayers was, quite literally, 'lost in translation'. It was agreed that a further translation was necessary. The new translation would keep the original words, meaning and style of the Latin as far as possible. The new translation also means a new edition of the Missal which will include some additional text such as, prayers for the saints who have been added by the Church to the liturgical calendar. For more information on the Roman Missal and its changes, visit www.archtoronto.org/romanmissal anytime to continue your reflection.
