Extraordinary Ministers Inappropriate Dress

[bellesjoy]

Except in this case where the Shrine is located in a tourist area, many don’t know they’d be attending Mass, beforehand. They saw the signs for the shrine, decided to check it out and they arrived just in time for Confession and Mass. Only problem was, they were wearing shorts and the sign said, no shorts allowed.
So, they left without receiving the sacraments. This probably makes traditionalist happy, but it was sad.

Anyway, the Marians who run the shrine saw the light and took down the signs.

Jim

It’s odd that you think you know what makes others happy. As an orthodox Catholic I can’t speak for traditionalist or you. I thought we decided/agreed years ago on this forum to stop labeling fellow Catholics and making derogatory remarks about each other. Maybe you missed that thread.

 

[JimR-OCDS]

It’s odd that you think you know what makes others happy. As an orthodox Catholic I can’t speak for traditionalist or you. I thought we decided/agreed years ago on this forum to stop labeling fellow Catholics and making derogatory remarks about each other. Maybe you missed that thread.

Thanks I remember this the next time some one calls be a left-wing liberal.

Besides, many people have referred to themselves as being traditionalist, a term I learned in this website. I didn’t think it was a derogatory label. My apologies to those who were offended.

Jim

 

[udoc89]

It doesn’t matter if they knew if there was a Mass or not. One still doesn’t go plan on visiting a Church while wearing shorts. Period.

I could see if they were walking by and lo, there is a Church and they have the desire to stop in and pray. I’ve done that myself.

But to place a Church visit on one’s intinerary and NOT plan on dressing accordingly is simply inappropriate. Even if one’s desire is to simply tour the Church.

A few years ago, I was in Monaco. I spend some time touring the old city, but I knew that I wanted to stop by and visit the Cathedral (among other things). But BECAUSE I was visiting a church, I dressed up. I didn’t know if Mass might be going on or not. It was immaterial. I would be entering a Church were Christ resided in the tabernacle.

I concur wholeheartedly!

 

[Lepanto]

I and millions of other boys who served as altar boys before girls began doing it, were required to wear special clothing, even though we were definitely not ordained to a minor order.

Yes, I know. I didn’t say otherwise.

 

[bluerose]

It doesn’t matter if they knew if there was a Mass or not. One still doesn’t go plan on visiting a Church while wearing shorts. Period.

I could see if they were walking by and lo, there is a Church and they have the desire to stop in and pray. I’ve done that myself.

But to place a Church visit on one’s intinerary and NOT plan on dressing accordingly is simply inappropriate. Even if one’s desire is to simply tour the Church.

A few years ago, I was in Monaco. I spend some time touring the old city, but I knew that I wanted to stop by and visit the Cathedral (among other things). But BECAUSE I was visiting a church, I dressed up. I didn’t know if Mass might be going on or not. It was immaterial. I would be entering a Church were Christ resided in the tabernacle.

Exactly. In fact, we will be visiting San Antonio at the end of the month (four adults, four kids, one van, VERY little cargo space) and will be visiting the missions. My son (13 years old, folks!) said to me, “Mom, I know you said to pack light because it’s going to be hot down there and we don’t have much room for luggage, but I’m taking a pair of pants and a nice shirt (i.e.–one with no writing on it!) for when we visit the missions. Is that okay?”

Okay? Son, I need you to talk to a few adults I know!

 

[ChristianVet]

I would hope the Marians would put up a new sign:

If you were on vacation and did not know you would be attending Mass, please feel free to wear one of our robes. It is necessary that we show proper respect for the Body and Blood of Christ. Thank you for understanding.

 

[zjl56]

Exactly. In fact, we will be visiting San Antonio at the end of the month (four adults, four kids, one van, VERY little cargo space) and will be visiting the missions. My son (13 years old, folks!) said to me, “Mom, I know you said to pack light because it’s going to be hot down there and we don’t have much room for luggage, but I’m taking a pair of pants and a nice shirt (i.e.–one with no writing on it!) for when we visit the missions. Is that okay?”

Okay? Son, I need you to talk to a few adults I know!

I was just visiting San Antonio yesterday, and I went to the cathedral and Mission San Jose. It might be nice to dress up for the missions, but with August coming it will get pretty hot, particularly with all the humidity. It is up to you, but everyone else including my family were in shorts, but feel free to do whatever. Hope you have a fun trip!

 

[Ad_Deum]

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[JimR-OCDS]

I would hope the Marians would put up a new sign:

If you were on vacation and did not know you would be attending Mass, please feel free to wear one of our robes. It is necessary that we show proper respect for the Body and Blood of Christ. Thank you for understanding.

Respect comes from the heart, not what people are wearing.

By your logic, St. Francis of Assisi should’ve been thrown out of church because he dressed like a beggar, which went against the rules of etiquette in his time.

" 28’Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest.

29Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Mathew 18:28-29

Jesus would not turn away a person, because he/she happen to show up wearing shorts.

You folks must know a different Jesus than the one I know.

Jim

 

[ChristianVet]

Respect comes from the heart, not what people are wearing.

By your logic, St. Francis of Assisi should’ve been thrown out of church because he dressed like a beggar, which went against the rules of etiquette in his time.

Jesus would not turn away a person, because he/she happen to show up wearing shorts.

You folks must know a different Jesus than the one I know.

Jim

You can be a poor beggar and still dressed modestly.

And I see now that you have viewed such a sign where a robe was offered and refused it in favor of “shorts and a tee shirt” – in my opinion, that is just obstinacy.

You know the right way, you’re offered a solution that helps you achieve the right way – and yet you still refuse.

Is there any further redemption for one so stubborn?

 

[Lepanto]

By your logic, St. Francis of Assisi should’ve been thrown out of church because he dressed like a beggar, which went against the rules of etiquette in his time.

What’s truly amazing is that all these “beggars” are magically able to find all the clothes they need to cover themselves once the weather gets cold.

 

[KathleenElsie]

I would hope the Marians would put up a new sign:

If you were on vacation and did not know you would be attending Mass, please feel free to wear one of our robes. It is necessary that we show proper respect for the Body and Blood of Christ. Thank you for understanding.

:clapping: :dancing: :yup:

 

[bluerose]

It might be nice to dress up for the missions, but with August coming it will get pretty hot, particularly with all the humidity. It is up to you, but everyone else including my family were in shorts, but feel free to do whatever. Hope you have a fun trip!

Yes, I know, San Antonio is practically my second (or third) home. The point is, if a thirteen-year-old child visiting a church as a tourist considers dressing in a respectful manner
to make that visit, then why can’t **adults **who are scheduled to serve in a public capacity, whether Extraordinary Ministers, lectors, cantors, ushers, etc., do the same?

 

[Marian_Carroll]

Having left the topic, this thread is now closed.