First N.O - advice

[Dempsey1919]

The Feast of All Saints is approaching and it’s a Holy Day of Obligation that I have to attend.

However, my parish will not be celebrating the Tridentine Mass and I’ll have to attend the Mass of Paul VI instead. This will be my first new Mass since I was a small child, and although I can vividly remember it, it will be somewhat new to me.

How are things done at the New Mass? For instance, will I have to receive by the hand and under both spiecies? I’d prefer to receive the host on the tongue and not receive the wine. However, I don’t want to get any funny looks from people when I walk up to the Eucharistic minister or Priest with my tongue sticking out.

How do I do this?

To be honest, I’d rather attend the Tridentine Mass and I may try to find one in another Parish for that day. My Priest said that I’d have to get used to the New Mass aswell though.

What do you think?

 

[BobP123]

Actually you don’t need to receive at all. In fact if it makes you uncomfortable, what spiritual advantage do you really receive?

I would just sit it in back somewhere and do the best you can in removing some of the distractions. Perhaps you could use the opportunity to request a TLM at the parish?

 

[thecoach]

Actually you don’t need to receive at all. In fact if it makes you uncomfortable, what spiritual advantage do you really receive?

I would just sit it in back somewhere and do the best you can in removing some of the distractions. Perhaps you could use the opportunity to request a TLM at the parish?

So basically, its better to hold for a minority rite than be in the will of the Pope and go to a NO Mass? And you see this as obedient?

 

[AlexV]

“Minority rites” do not exist in the Catholic Church.

You cannot argue that it is the “will of the pope” that one attend the ordinary Mass to the exclusion of other valid and licit Masses.

You’re a provocateur, “thecoach”. Nothing more.

 

[JuanCarlos]

When you go up, put hour hands in a prayer position, and whne they say “Body of Christ”, say “amen”, then close your eyes and open your mouth, with your tongue somewhat out. Receieving the Blood is not necessary

 

[puzzleannie]

Actually you don’t need to receive at all. In fact if it makes you uncomfortable, what spiritual advantage do you really receive?

I would just sit it in back somewhere and do the best you can in removing some of the distractions. Perhaps you could use the opportunity to request a TLM at the parish?

if you are using your preference for the TLM to avoid receiving communion when you do attend the NO, you are in serious trouble because your preference has now become more important than the Eucharist. The Mass is about the sacrifice and our participation. It is not about our comfort level, or phariseacal feelings of superiority for choosing one form or the other, or an excuse to condemn those who do not share our preferences. Get over it, use this reintroduction of the TLM as good opportunity to revisit the entire theology of the Eucharist.

 

[Dempsey1919]

if you are using your preference for the TLM to avoid receiving communion when you do attend the NO, you are in serious trouble because your preference has now become more important than the Eucharist. The Mass is about the sacrifice and our participation. It is not about our comfort level, or phariseacal feelings of superiority for choosing one form or the other, or an excuse to condemn those who do not share our preferences. Get over it, use this reintroduction of the TLM as good opportunity to revisit the entire theology of the Eucharist.

It’s nothing like that. I just didn’t know what to do. I love the Pauline Mass because it has the Eucharist - I’m just not used to it.

In any case, I’ve located a Tridentine Mass in my area for All Saints so I won’t have to attend the Mass of Paul VI.

 

[LilyM]

The Feast of All Saints is approaching and it’s a Holy Day of Obligation that I have to attend.

However, my parish will not be celebrating the Tridentine Mass and I’ll have to attend the Mass of Paul VI instead. This will be my first new Mass since I was a small child, and although I can vividly remember it, it will be somewhat new to me.

How are things done at the New Mass? For instance, will I have to receive by the hand and under both spiecies? I’d prefer to receive the host on the tongue and not receive the wine. However, I don’t want to get any funny looks from people when I walk up to the Eucharistic minister or Priest with my tongue sticking out.

How do I do this?

To be honest, I’d rather attend the Tridentine Mass and I may try to find one in another Parish for that day. My Priest said that I’d have to get used to the New Mass aswell though.

What do you think?

Don’t be scared - you can absolutely receive on the tongue at the NO if you wish, and don’t have to receive from the cup. It’s easy as anything, and there’s not too much that can go wrong.

The best way is to hold your hands clasped at waist level so the priest or EMHC knows you want to receive on the tongue. They’ll say ‘Body of Christ’, you say ‘Amen’. Then open your mouth with tongue slightly out, and receive as you would normally. After receiving, step to one side and make the sign of the cross, and then return to your seat.

You don’t have to receive from the cup, but should make a small bow (with the head only, not from the waist) as you pass by the Minister who is distributing the chalice.

 

[Sr_Sally]

It’s nothing like that. I just didn’t know what to do. I love the Pauline Mass because it has the Eucharist - I’m just not used to it.

In any case, I’ve located a Tridentine Mass in my area for All Saints so I won’t have to attend the Mass of Paul VI.

I am glad you have found several parishes in your area that offer both Masses. As for receiving on the tongue, you already know how to do that. The only difference is that you would probably receive standing. You genuflect or make a profound bow to the Eucharist just before your turn to recieve (basically while the person in front of you is receiving), then approach the priest with your hands in a prayer position (lower down) and receive as you normally would.

Perhaps you can attend a daily Mass at your local parish to see what it is like again. Or even atted two Masses on a Sunday. then if you don’t choose to receive communion for some reason, you’ll know you have another opportunity.

Mass at my very reverant parish is beautiful–the absolute best of the ordinary form.

 

[Neil_Anthony]

Lots of people at any N.O. receiving communion on the tongue. And lots of people don’t drink from the cup. Just don’t get in the line for the cup after you receive the Host.

The Feast of All Saints is approaching and it’s a Holy Day of Obligation that I have to attend.

However, my parish will not be celebrating the Tridentine Mass and I’ll have to attend the Mass of Paul VI instead. This will be my first new Mass since I was a small child, and although I can vividly remember it, it will be somewhat new to me.

How are things done at the New Mass? For instance, will I have to receive by the hand and under both spiecies? I’d prefer to receive the host on the tongue and not receive the wine. However, I don’t want to get any funny looks from people when I walk up to the Eucharistic minister or Priest with my tongue sticking out.

How do I do this?

To be honest, I’d rather attend the Tridentine Mass and I may try to find one in another Parish for that day. My Priest said that I’d have to get used to the New Mass aswell though.

What do you think?

 

[Sure]

Some parishes (like mine) don’t offer the cup and many people receive on the tongue.

I think it’s important for all Roman rite Catholics to have a familiarity with both forms of the Mass. For this reason, I intend to include some extraordinary form Masses as well as our usual ordinary form Mass. I want my children to be familiar with both. I recommend that others do the same.

 

[Malcolm_McLean]

How are things done at the New Mass? For instance, will I have to receive by the hand and under both spiecies? I’d prefer to receive the host on the tongue and not receive the wine. However, I don’t want to get any funny looks from people when I walk up to the Eucharistic minister or Priest with my tongue sticking out.

You cannot be obliged to receive communion in the hand. In fact it is quite probable that there will be a significant minority of people present who receive on the tongue. However if you are the only one really I would recomend receiving in the hand rather than trying to do something that might be interpreted as a statement. Particularly if you are a stranger.

If the precious blood is distributed I think there is a ritual problem in refusing it. However this too is currently allowed, though I would say it is almost an anti-communion for some laity to receive from the chalice and some not. It is something that should have been thought through a bit better before the change was made.

 

[palmas85]

You cannot be obliged to receive communion in the hand. In fact it is quite probable that there will be a significant minority of people present who receive on the tongue. However if you are the only one really I would recomend receiving in the hand rather than trying to do something that might be interpreted as a statement. Particularly if you are a stranger.

If the precious blood is distributed I think there is a ritual problem in refusing it. However this too is currently allowed, though I would say it is almost an anti-communion for some laity to receive from the chalice and some not. It is something that should have been thought through a bit better before the change was made.

Then what does one do when the Priest or Extraordinary Minister refuses to place the Host on the tongue as has happened in the past?

 

[paramedicgirl]

So basically, its better to hold for a minority rite than be in the will of the Pope and go to a NO Mass? And you see this as obedient?

What do you do - bounce around from thread to thread in the TC forum and attempt to discredit what the pope validly instituted on September 14? You are the one with the problem, coach, not the traditional Catholics. Get over it.

 

[paramedicgirl]

if you are using your preference for the TLM to avoid receiving communion when you do attend the NO, you are in serious trouble because your preference has now become more important than the Eucharist. The Mass is about the sacrifice and our participation. It is not about our comfort level, or phariseacal feelings of superiority for choosing one form or the other, or an excuse to condemn those who do not share our preferences. Get over it, use this reintroduction of the TLM as good opportunity to revisit the entire theology of the Eucharist.

My interpretation of what Bob was saying is that he was advising the OP that if he is so distracted and uncomfortable being in a new setting, that he probably wouldn’t have the proper disposition to receive Holy Communion . My, how we see things differently! Why does it always have to be about Pharisees??

 

[markadm]

Just as JuanCarlos says–go and receive; there is no problem.

Folks, let’s not get off-topic: the original question has been answered. And as to the question of receiving or not-receiving this has little to do with the form of the Mass… the Mass is the Mass, is the Mass. (chucks mod-hat back to the mods! )

 

[DebChris]

I am an EMCH. The Eucharist may be received in the hand or on the tongue. At a Tridentine Mass, you are used to kneeling at the altar and then returning to your seat.
At the N.O., the faithful process toward the altar and the host is received while still standing. As the eucharistic minister or priest says, “This is my Body,” reverently bow your head and say, “Amen.” The words express the reality of Christ fully present in the Eucharist as well as our membership in the Body of Christ.
Return directly to your pew, to kneel and meditate as you are accustomed.
At the Tridentine Mass, you are used to the host being tinctured in the consecrated wine. This will not be the case at the N.O. (although it is allowed and so done at one of the churches in Galveston). It is true that you receive the whole Christ in the host. Nevertheless, do not be afraid to sip from the chalice. The way I look at it is that I want all the Jesus I can have. If you do decide to receive the consecrated wine, bow reverently and say “Amen” to “The Blood of Christ.” The Eucharistic minister will wipe the cup after each recepient and also turn it slightly as well. Christ is our healer and there is no need to worry about germs being passed.
There are other parts of the Mass which may be slightly different than what you are used to. The priest faces the congregation. You can follow most of the responses in the missalette.
During the Our Father, depending on local custom, members of the congregation may hold hands. Afterward, comes the sign of peace. The faithful express this sign mostly by shaking hands with the persons closest to them. Some family members will hug and kiss. Think of this in terms of the reconciliation to which Christ calls each of us before communion.
In terms of sitting, standing, and kneeling, follow the congregation and you will do fine.

 

[AJV]

At the Tridentine Mass, you are used to the host being tinctured in the consecrated wine.

In the TLM, the Host alone is given to the communicant- the Precious Blood is not extended in any way.

 

[paramedicgirl]

In the TLM, the Host alone is given to the communicant- the Precious Blood is not extended in any way.

That is also my experience. I was wondering if it was different elsewhere?

 

[markadm]

That is also my experience. I was wondering if it was different elsewhere?

Maybe DebChris is confusing the Tridentine Mass with eastern Orthodox? I heard something about something different happening at Corpus Christi, but I can’t remember being at a Tridentine Mass on Corpus Christi–or, if I did, then nothing different happened.