Do the rubrics really allow for these changes?

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I belong to a parish that regularly skips various parts of the Mass, depending on the liturgical season. Examples: no confiteor/Lord have mercy prayers during Easter season, substitutes baptismal promises for Creed during entire Easter season, no Gloria, except during Easter season; the priest does not do the “washing of the hands” rite during the offertory, etc. etc. I’m new to this web site so I apologize for asking something that may have been asked a thousand times before. The parish priest/liturgy committee says that the rubrics allow for these variations–is that really so? Thanks, marykb
 
Hi,

You are being sold a bill of goods. The Church does NOT allow such latitude regarding the liturgy. Ask them to show you documentation. They won’t be able to. I suggest that you order “Mass Confusion” by Jimmy Akin, available through shop.catholic.com.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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