Additions to the Eucharistic Prayer for Moms

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Hi all,

I have a hard time on Mother’s Day. I come from an abusive background this day is very painful for me. I figured I’d go to Saturday vigil mass and hope that maybe it wouldn’t be so heavy with Mother’s Day stuff but no such luck.

During the Eucharistic prayer the priest changed a few words here and there, very deliberately, not at all accidental. Then he added a whole paragraph (3-5 sentences) about mothers who are both here and gone and then finished. I thought we weren’t supposed to add things to the Mass. I know I’m a grouch because Mother’s day is very painful for me–shows me all I never had–but adding to the Eucharistic Prayer seems wrong to me.

I sure hope it’s a valid mass as I was an emotional wreck after this mass.

Lorrie
 
We had a prayer added to the prayers of the faithful.

And then a prayer for the mother’s in the congregation, just before the final blessing.

Other than that, nothing was changed.

Do you remember where the priest added the paragraph? Or which Eucharistic Prayer he used?
 
maryjk said:
We had a prayer added to the prayers of the faithful.

And then a prayer for the mother’s in the congregation, just before the final blessing.

Other than that, nothing was changed.

Do you remember where the priest added the paragraph? Or which Eucharistic Prayer he used?
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The addition was after the Mystery of Faith and before he holds up the chalice and body…it was around the place where you mention saints.
 
I am sorry for your pain.

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Nothing the priest did would invalidate the Mass. I think the only thing that can is not using the correct words for the consecration.
 
I’m sorry. I know you were trying to avoid the Mother’s Day stuff. What happened to going to the Spanish Mass?

NO, nothing is supposed to be added to the Eucharistic Prayer!!!
 
I was going to go but the Spanish Mass was early Sunday morning so I thought I’d go Sat night and then I could sleep in…I’m glad I went Sat but I should have went to the Spanish Mass as it was rough—I feel OK now.
 
Irishgal49 said:
I was going to go but the Spanish Mass was early Sunday morning so I thought I’d go Sat night and then I could sleep in…I’m glad I went Sat but I should have went to the Spanish Mass as it was rough—I feel OK now.
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OK, I’m glad you feel better now. Spanish Mass will probably be better for next year.
 
anp1215 said:
I’m sorry. I know you were trying to avoid the Mother’s Day stuff. What happened to going to the Spanish Mass?

NO, nothing is supposed to be added to the Eucharistic Prayer!!!
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How would going to Spanish Mass avoid the Mother’s Day stuff?

Latinos in the United States observe the same Mother’s Day as all other Americans do–second Sunday of May. We do not observe the Mexican Mother’s Day (May 10).

I’m pretty sure that if I go to one of the Spanish Masses at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle tomorrow, there will be Mother’s Day tributes.

Please get your facts correct before making such statements.
 
My daughter and her husband were not able to concierge so mother’s day was hard for her also, but for different reasons. I’m sorry this was hard for you.

Mlz
 
PacoG said:
How would going to Spanish Mass avoid the Mother’s Day stuff?

Latinos in the United States observe the same Mother’s Day as all other Americans do–second Sunday of May. We do not observe the Mexican Mother’s Day (May 10).
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From an earlier thread:
Irishgal49 said:
Question: Is if OK to go to Spanish mass that day and fulfill my Sunday obligation? No I do NOT speak Spanish, that’s the whole point.
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PacoG said:
How would going to Spanish Mass avoid the Mother’s Day stuff?

Latinos in the United States observe the same Mother’s Day as all other Americans do–second Sunday of May. We do not observe the Mexican Mother’s Day (May 10).

I’m pretty sure that if I go to one of the Spanish Masses at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle tomorrow, there will be Mother’s Day tributes.

Please get your facts correct before making such statements.
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Because I don’t understand a word of Spanish so that way I won’t understand what they are talking about. I was going to go to see what a Spanish mass was like and to avoid understanding all the mother’s day hype. I do have my facts straight.
 
Irishgal49 said:
Because I don’t understand a word of Spanish so that way I won’t understand what they are talking about. I was going to go to see what a Spanish mass was like and to avoid understanding all the mother’s day hype. I do have my facts straight.
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He was talking to me, it’s ok.
 
No problem, I feel bad that someone would think we see a Spanish Mass as something “less than” in honoring Moms. I am all for honoring Moms…I just thought if it was in a language I didn’t understand I wouldn’t know it was going on and could meet my Sunday obligation, experience a Spanish Mass, and not hurt so much. In retrospect, I should have done that.

We have a parish that has Spanish Mass and everyone says its beautiful. My apologies for any misunderstandings in my intentions.

Lorrie
 
As we discussed in your other thread I’m going to the Spanish Mass. As promised, I will pray for you. I went to Mass Friday and don’t you know the homily was about Mothers and Mother’s Day. I cried silently through the homily. Fr knew I was crying. He’d look at me and he’d smile.
 
maltmom said:
As we discussed in your other thread I’m going to the Spanish Mass. As promised, I will pray for you. I went to Mass Friday and don’t you know the homily was about Mothers and Mother’s Day. I cried silently through the homily. Fr knew I was crying. He’d look at me and he’d smile.
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I went out to breakfast and every woman was told, “Happy Mother’s Day” and one younger woman looked rather sad and said, “but I’m not a mother” and I felt sorry for her. She really had a sad look on her face.
 
Irishgal49 said:
I went out to breakfast and every woman was told, “Happy Mother’s Day” and one younger woman looked rather sad and said, “but I’m not a mother” and I felt sorry for her. She really had a sad look on her face.
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It isn’t some insidious plan. It happens on Father’s Day and much to my delight, around Christmas.

I was wished a Happy Mother’s day many times yesterday. Now, I am a mother BUT just last year, I lost my mom. Mother’s day isn’t a real happy day for me, the anniversary of my mom’s death too close. 🤷 But I know people aren’t trying to be hurtful, they are trying to be kind.
 
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