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I would like to preface my question with a statement to avoid any misunderstanding. We recently moved to another state. We could not be happier with the move. The priests seem to be good and holy men. The liturgies are beautiful so I hope that this post is not interpreted as being critical of the Priests but I have never seen this before and I would like to know if it is common in other Parishes. (In case anyone is wondering we are happy with the state and town as well)

After Mass and after the procession out of the nave the priests, with the help of the altar boys, remove their chasuble in the narthex. I’m not sure if this is before or instead of greeting the parishioners because we generally sit near the back so are among the first people to leave.

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There are (or were) ‘vesting prayers’ that precede Mass (in the sacristy), but I can’t say I’ve ever heard of any specific rubric relating to what happens regarding removing the vestments after Mass. (I await correction with interest!).

Perhaps the priest in this instance either wants to protect valuable vestments from children’s sticky fingers after Mass, or he’s too warm in them?
 
I don’t see a question in the OP at all. The OP seems to be hinting that she thinks it odd that the priest takes off his chasuble so fast, but I don’t see what is odd about that or what reason the priest would have for leaving it on.
 
When I was a child, the priests often removed their chasuble before greeting people. They were usually wearing only alb and stole when greeting people. The chasuble was appropriate only during Mass, Father said. (Father also taught us to stay and make a thanksgiving before leaving.)
 
dshix said:
I don’t see a question in the OP at all. The OP seems to be hinting that she thinks it odd that the priest takes off his chasuble so fast, but I don’t see what is odd about that or what reason the priest would have for leaving it on.
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I find it interesting that even though I preface my question by writing that I couldn’t be happier being where I am, there are people who STILL find something to take me to task for. I am interested in knowing if it is done in other parishes. Curiosity killed a cat I know but then I’m not a cat. 🙂
 
Annie39 said:
I find it interesting that even though I preface my question by writing that I couldn’t be happier being where I am, there are people who STILL find something to take me to task for. I am interested in knowing if it is done in other parishes. Curiosity killed a cat I know but then I’m not a cat. 🙂
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You started your post with “I would like to preface my question with…” and then didn’t ask a question. Thus, I assumed you must have a question but just accidentally failed to ask it, so I speculated on what that question might be.

Care to enlighten us on what your question is? 😛
 
dshix said:
You started your post with “I would like to preface my question with…” and then didn’t ask a question. Thus, I assumed you must have a question but just accidentally failed to ask it, so I speculated on what that question might be.

Care to enlighten us on what your question is? 😛
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“I would like to know if it is common in other Parishes.” was my question.
 
Chatter163 said:
When I was a child, the priests often removed their chasuble before greeting people. They were usually wearing only alb and stole when greeting people. The chasuble was appropriate only during Mass, Father said. (Father also taught us to stay and make a thanksgiving before leaving.)
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That makes sense.
 
Annie39 said:
After Mass …remove their chasuble in the narthex.

I’m not sure if this is before or instead of greeting the parishioners because we generally sit near the back so are among the first people to leave.
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Priests may have personal reasons for leaving their chasuble on or taking it off after Mass. Yes, other priests do remove their chasuble after Mass, while some leave their’s own until they have greeted all the parishioners.

If you want to know why your priests choose to do this, ask them when you greet them after Mass. I’m sure he’ll be happy to tell you why he makes his choice. Be sure to ask or mention in a kind way, not critical. Priests are use to many people be critical to every move they make - but its not enjoyable to them.

From your message, it seems you may be leaving too soon after Mass to take the time to see if Father greets parishioners after Mass. I would encourage you to take time after Mass to greet Father and thank him for Mass or wish him a happy day.
 
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I don’t see a question in the OP at all.
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Annie39 said:
I find it interesting that even though I preface my question by writing that I couldn’t be happier being where I am, there are people who STILL find something to take me to task for. I am interested in knowing if it is done in other parishes. Curiosity killed a cat I know but then I’m not a cat. 🙂
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I don’t think dshix was finding “something to take you to task for”.

I think he was trying to find out what was the missing question instead of trying to assume what the missing question was. Sometimes we forget to say what we want to say - which may have happened in your OP, forgetting to post your actual question.
 
Annie39 said:
“I would like to know if it is common in other Parishes.” was my question.
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Ah, I understand now.

In my parish, it is common for almost everyone in mass to walk to the parish hall and courtyard, in which there is general socializing going on during the entire morning. The priests, after each mass, just go straight to the sacristy, get out of their chasuble, and then join the parishioners.

Generally, I’ve found it different in every parish. Sometimes father sticks around right outside the door and greets everyone, sometimes he leaves to ungarb and then returns; I don’t think there is any standard behavior.
RoseMary131 said:
I don’t think dshix was finding “something to take you to task for”.

I think he was trying to find out what was the missing question instead of trying to assume what the missing question was. Sometimes we forget to say what we want to say - which may have happened in your OP, forgetting to post your actual question.
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You are right; thank you. 🙂
 
Annie39 said:
I would like to preface my question with a statement to avoid any misunderstanding. We recently moved to another state. We could not be happier with the move. The priests seem to be good and holy men. The liturgies are beautiful so I hope that this post is not interpreted as being critical of the Priests but I have never seen this before and I would like to know if it is common in other Parishes. (In case anyone is wondering we are happy with the state and town as well)

After Mass and after the procession out of the nave the priests, with the help of the altar boys, remove their chasuble in the narthex. I’m not sure if this is before or instead of greeting the parishioners because we generally sit near the back so are among the first people to leave.

Annie
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I’ve seen some priests do this occasionally. Usually because they are hot, or if their vestments are particularly heavy or uncomfortable to wear.

You don’t say where you’ve moved, so is it some place hot? 😉

I’d just ask the priest. You can say truthfully that you haven’t seen priests do that before and ask why they do it. I bet the answer is something along the lines of “the vestments are hot and heavy and/or I don’t want to worry about them getting messed up.”
 
I’ve also seen at at several large, older parishes. When I asked, the pastor said that he was using a chasuble that had been around as long as the parish, which was embroidered very nicely. When greeting parishioners at the back door, if someone had gone for a hug, some of the embroidery could have very easily been crushed or ripped, so he took of the chasuble before greeting people, so that the chasuble wouldn’t need a large sum of money poured into it, and could be used again.
 
L_Marshall said:
I’ve also seen at at several large, older parishes. When I asked, the pastor said that he was using a chasuble that had been around as long as the parish, which was embroidered very nicely. When greeting parishioners at the back door, if someone had gone for a hug, some of the embroidery could have very easily been crushed or ripped, so he took of the chasuble before greeting people, so that the chasuble wouldn’t need a large sum of money poured into it, and could be used again.
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Thanks for the reply. I don’t think that that is the reason in this case but I do see that it is done in other parishes. And to the person who asked if I moved to a hot area. As a rule it is a very hot climate but we have been enjoying the coolest early fall for many years I have been told and I come from the inland empire as it is called in southern california where it gets terribly hot as well.

Annie
 
Annie39 said:
Thanks for the reply. I don’t think that that is the reason in this case but I do see that it is done in other parishes. And to the person who asked if I moved to a hot area. As a rule it is a very hot climate but we have been enjoying the coolest early fall for many years I have been told and I come from the inland empire as it is called in southern california where it gets terribly hot as well.

Annie
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Have you thought of like… asking your priest why he takes it off? :rolleyes:
 
Annie39 said:
Thanks for the reply. I don’t think that that is the reason in this case but I do see that it is done in other parishes. And to the person who asked if I moved to a hot area. As a rule it is a very hot climate but we have been enjoying the coolest early fall for many years I have been told and I come from the inland empire as it is called in southern california where it gets terribly hot as well.

Annie
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Old habits die hard? 😛
 
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