etiquette at Mass

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Has anybody seen things at Mass that gets under your skin? Such as gum chewing? Let’s hear about them.
 
Those who leave Mass early, especially when the doors shut noisily behind them.
 
People who need personal space in the pews–Those that sit at the end of pew and don’t scoot over to let someone else in–making them walk over them----

I also don’t understand how soomeone can take the last wine from the cup. If the precious blood of Christ is down to the last-just take it to your lips-don’t leave the cup empty.
 
Inappropriate dress.

I don’t mean the poor, or those of limited means, or even those who wear comfortable clothes. I mean the godmother at our most recent baptism who wore something like expensive lingerie (she was showing more skin than cloth), or the co-ed in daisy duke shorts, tube top, and backwards Kangol cap.

I mean, it’s good that they’re there, but please, a little demurity never hurt anyone! :tsktsk:
 
Wandering eyes. People who are always looking at what others are doing!
 
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SHEMP:
Wandering eyes. People who are always looking at what others are doing!
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DaveBj
 
Someone who insists on holding my hand during the Lord’s prayer.

Or an acquaintance (the kind of relationship that the only conversations you’ve had with them is brief ones after Mass, leaving the vestibule)… who actually, on her way back from receiving Communion gave me a slap using the back of her hand on the top of my arm between my elbow and my shoulder as I had my head bowed in my hands as I knelt praying after I had just returned to my pew after receiving Communion, myself.

That slap was pretty hard, too. :mad:

I’m sure she didn’t mean to interrupt my prayer… but, for cryin’ out loud… she could’ve sought me after Mass. 😦

I think she was surprised that I startled up like there was an earthquake or something when she did that.

ah, well. Another opportunity to practice forgiveness. I just need to let go of that memory.
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One thing that bugs me is when people are putting the kneeler down and they let it drop on purpose. It makes such a loud noise! I understand when it drops on accident, but it happens three or four times every Sunday. Does that bug anyone else???
 
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People who need personal space in the pews–Those that sit at the end of pew and don’t scoot over to let someone else in–making them walk over them----
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I’d give such folks more slack.

Some may have physical problems, such as bad legs, that may not be obvious.

Others may have a kind of problem that may force them to leave Mass in a hurry, such as unruly intestines, and they won’t want to crawl over anyone.

And others may suffer from agoraphobia or otherwise have trouble even being in crowds, and they need that extra “space” at the end of the pew.
 
Those people that INSIST on moving me to the middle of the pew. It’s MY pew, they should go sit with the elderly, they can always use the company. Why can’t you people just sit on the floor like they did in the old days???
 
Karl Keating:
Uh, Shemp, how is it you notice them doing that? 😉
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In fact I meant this comment as sarcasm in case you missed it. When my eyes wander I know that I am doing something wrong, don’t you? 👍
 
Are there any books, pamphlets, websites (preferably)
that describe what respectful and reverent guidelines for Mass?:ehh: .
 
Karl Keating:
I’d give such folks more slack.

Some may have physical problems, such as bad legs, that may not be obvious.

Others may have a kind of problem that may force them to leave Mass in a hurry, such as unruly intestines, and they won’t want to crawl over anyone.

And others may suffer from agoraphobia or otherwise have trouble even being in crowds, and they need that extra “space” at the end of the pew.
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Thanks. I was in a large auditorium once when a tornado struck. Parts of the roof was ripped out and parts of the roof starting floating down on us. Fortunately it was all cosmetic damage but we didn’t know that at the time. I though we were all going to be crushed. I was in the middle of the crowd and couldn’t get out. I had post traumatic flashbacks for years just listening to the wind…so everytime I’m in a crowd the first place I look for is the exit and I sit in a place where I can ‘get out’ if I need to. I will say I’m a lot better than I used to be…but still its a challenge.

I will however scoot over for the elderly, handicapped or pregnant ladies… 🙂

dream wanderer
 
😦 The most irratating thing for me - is SPIRITUAL DANCERS. They dance to horrible music right in front of the alter. It was actually a deciding factor for me and my family to find another parish. And other friends and family left also, even after I brought it to the attention of Pastorial Minister. She told me I needed to decide between the ‘LETTER OF THE LAW AND THE SPIRIT OF THE LAW’ 😦

My husband said to me … Moe - five years ago when we started there … you were less Catholic than you are now … which is true. The Parish is a warm community … but tooooooo non-traditional.

For the past five years I have read, and studied and read, and became aware of things that were not what I should be having my children and family exposed to.

Thankfully, there are many parishes in NH and we have found two great parishes … now we just have to decide which one to become a member of :banghead:

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Whenever I hear of liturgical dancers, the image that comes to mind is from “The Music Man.”

The mayor’s wife, Mrs. Shinn, and her old-biddy friends are putting on a “cultural presentation” at the social being held in River City’s park. The women float around the outdoor platform, gowns billowing, hands extended in the air. They come together in the center and strike a pose: “One Grecian urn!” They flit around a bit and strike another pose: “Two Grecian urns!”

If you’ve seen the movie, you know how closely this comes to liturgical dance.
 
I have never seen the movie … but after seeing Liturgical Dancer’s - I don’t think I will see it :eek:

It is tooooooooooooooooo scary …!!!
 
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onaquest:
I also don’t understand how soomeone can take the last wine from the cup. If the precious blood of Christ is down to the last-just take it to your lips-don’t leave the cup empty.
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Well, when I’ve taken the last of the cup it’s because the Eucharistic minister whispered, “Drink it all!!” I’m not going to argue . . . 😃
 
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