Going to first Tridentine Mass

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Dancelittleewok said:
I closest thing I have to covering my head is a baseball cap or bandanna or a scarf…
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Although a baseball cap or bandanna might be a little culturally problematic given the casual appearance with which we associate them right now, a scarf would be more than appropriate (in fact this was a common head covering pre-Vatican II). And put it this way: back when head coverings were required for women in church, a box of kleenex would sometimes be kept in case someone forgot their own head covering at home.

If you feel moved to wear a head covering, I wouldn’t stress out too much about finding a mantilla or chapel veil right now. So don’t let that be a barrier to your attending a TLM!
 
Also, it’s quite possible that they have head coverings to borrow for mass. I know ours does. Although the FSSP parish I attended before did not. Nor did they have missals.
 
JerseyCatholic said:
Hi, everyone. So I am going home this weekend for Thanksgiving Break (thank goodness!) I noticed that there is a church nearby that has the Latin Tridentine Mass. I have always wanted to go to one, but have never been able to until now. I am going to check it out to see what it is like. Is there any advice that you all can give me? I have only been to masses that are done as they are done now, so I am looking to find out what I can expect. Thanks for any help you all can give me!
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Cool! You might try looking up Traditional Latin Mass on Google Video or Youtube and watching one before going to one just so you know what it will be like. I have yet to actually go to one but I hear that it is a very beautiful and reverent Mass. I am going to watch the one on EWTN coming up on November 22 I believe.
 
Here is one source for text of the Tridentine Mass, if you want to print it out in case the parish does not have missalettes:

fordham.edu/halsall/basis/latinmass2.html

The first part of the text in the above link is the Asperges. This part is only done at a High Mass (you will know it is a High Mass if the altar boys light 6 candles on the altar, there will only be 2 if a Low Mass). At a low mass it starts with the Confiteor (confession) at the foot of the sanctuary.

At a high mass the choir will sing many parts such as the Kyrie and Gloria while the priest and servers say them silently. Sometimes I sing along quietly at least for those parts where I know the music, generally though it is OK not let the choir do the singing.

Another difference with the NO I have noticed (at least at my chuch) is there are more gestures, for example the kneeling during the Creed, and the genuflection at the last gospel for example. Some people also cross themselves at parts such as the end of the Gloria, you can just watch what the others in the congregation or the altar servers are doing.
 
I started out in the 1950’s with the Tridentine Mass (although it wasn’t called by that title back then). I remember as a young boy going to Mass everyday (except Saturday) as part of my Catholic elementary school routine. Even now, I still recall with great nostalgia the majesty and dignity of the ritual of the Latin Mass. As an altar boy, I could follow along very easily and I can remember no complaints from my fellow Catholics that they couldn’t follow the Mass–although there were always a few folks who couldn’t remember when to stand and kneel. I attend Mass in English now but even after all these years, I still feel a nostalgic draw to “the old days”. I did return to the Latin Mass for a number of years from about 2000-2003, but I’ve since moved away to a city that does not offer a Tridentine Mass within a possible (for me) driving distance. We can all accept with humility what the Magisterium judges is the best mechanism for our weekly/daily worship, but I still prefer the Latin way of doing things. You’ll have a wonderful experience with your first Tridentine Mass. The hymns will be incredible.
 
Holly3278 said:
Cool! You might try looking up Traditional Latin Mass on Google Video or Youtube and watching one before going to one just so you know what it will be like. I have yet to actually go to one but I hear that it is a very beautiful and reverent Mass. I am going to watch the one on EWTN coming up on November 22 I believe.
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November 21 is the ewtn mass
 
JerseyCatholic said:
Hi, everyone. So I am going home this weekend for Thanksgiving Break (thank goodness!) I noticed that there is a church nearby that has the Latin Tridentine Mass. I have always wanted to go to one, but have never been able to until now. I am going to check it out to see what it is like. Is there any advice that you all can give me? I have only been to masses that are done as they are done now, so I am looking to find out what I can expect. Thanks for any help you all can give me!
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Can you share with us where in NJ you will be attending? I go every week to Holy Rosary Church in Jersey City. Do you know if it will be a High Mass or a Low Mass?

I second what others have written here: that you should research the Mass before you go and dress nicely. I usually wear a dress/skirt and cover my head but other ladies do not.

One other thing you will notice is the silence. Most people do not speak in the church and it is quite soothing. I also find that I have to concentrate more at this Mass because it is not in English. If you do have a missalette, I would like to suggest that from the Offertory to Communion, you do not worry about following it but just watch the actions of the priest and servers. You’ll understand what is going on.

Can’t wait to hear your reaction.
 
I’ve been doing some research, and watching video on youtube. Between that and everything you all are telling me, I cannot wait to go. I feel that God has a purpose for me going there, and whatever His plan is, I am open to it. I feel an excitement I’ve not felt before.
 
Hey, JerseyCatholic,

Wife and I are going to a EF Missa Cantata tonight. Its the Feast of the Presentation Of Mary in the Temple.

Wife is from Riverside, NJ. Buts thats been along time ago. we are in the Pacific NW now.

We are avid EF Catholics. I’ve been on a “Liturgical High” all this month. Can’t get enough of the old Mass. Only one OF all month so far, all the rest are EF.

Let us know your impressions.
 
JerseyCatholic said:
Hi, everyone. So I am going home this weekend for Thanksgiving Break (thank goodness!) I noticed that there is a church nearby that has the Latin Tridentine Mass. I have always wanted to go to one, but have never been able to until now. I am going to check it out to see what it is like. Is there any advice that you all can give me? I have only been to masses that are done as they are done now, so I am looking to find out what I can expect. Thanks for any help you all can give me!
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You’re going to Mass in NJ? Where? if I may ask. I have been to almost every TLM in the state I could give you some more information if I knew which location you were going to.
 
You’re going to Mass in NJ? Where? if I may ask. I have been to almost every TLM in the state I could give you some more information if I knew which location you were going to.
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I am going to a church called Holy Rosary in Jersey City. I am getting more and more excited for TLM the closer that I get. Although I am a little annoyed with myself, because I drove up from WV this morning, and realize I left my formal clothes back in WV. Argh. :banghead:
 
JerseyCatholic said:
I am going to a church called Holy Rosary in Jersey City. I am getting more and more excited for TLM the closer that I get. Although I am a little annoyed with myself, because I drove up from WV this morning, and realize I left my formal clothes back in WV. Argh. :banghead:
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Ah Holy Rosary, beautiful church with a lot of history. The first Italian national parish in NJ. They have a great choir. In the back of the church there is a table where you will see the little red hand missals. Be sure to also go next door (literally there is a church next door) Saint Anthony’s. It is a polish national parish and its absolutely beautiful inside.

FYI, Holy Rosary also has a coffee and cake type thing after Mass you might want to check it out and meet some of the parishoners.
 
I just got back. WOW! That’s all I can really say to describe my experience. It was absolutely amazing. I loved the reverence, the mystery, etc. It was so beautiful to see Jesus be praised, adored, and loved in that manner. I was able to follow some parts, and not others. I got thrown off by the priest saying things as singing was going on at the same time. I think after a few more times of getting used to it, I will be fine. That was one of my favorite parts of it actually, the mystery of it. Just amazing and a wonderful experience. I can’t wait to do it again. Going to NO masses is going to be slightly hard now. 😃
 
j2c99 said:
I just went to my first TLM yesterday … and I was in such awe at the whole Mass and the beauty of the church I went to; in Ocala.

I totally full-heartedly emphatically support you going to one, hopefully a well-done one, and you will not regret it. Be sure to use a little missal or buy your own big one if you want. Its going to be hard for me to go back to Novus Ordo now, since going to the Tridentine, I’ll tell you that much.
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I’ve been to that church. Could you hear the Priest? When I went I could not hear a word he said. Latin Or English.

My advice; Bring about $5 dollars so you can get a Missal, if they have them. That way you can follow along. Don’t sweat it. Any females in your group might want to put a Lace scarf on their heads, because if they don’t they will stick out like a sore thumb.
(My Grandma was the only woman in the entire Congregation to not wear on, and she got some looks)
Good Luck!👍
 
Dylpickleh8 said:
I’ve been to that church. Could you hear the Priest? When I went I could not hear a word he said. Latin Or English.

My advice; Bring about $5 dollars so you can get a Missal, if they have them. That way you can follow along. Don’t sweat it. Any females in your group might want to put a Lace scarf on their heads, because if they don’t they will stick out like a sore thumb.
(My Grandma was the only woman in the entire Congregation to not wear on, and she got some looks)
Good Luck!👍
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Thanks for the advice! And yes, I’m going back today and will be prepared… I got a Baronius 1962 Missal, ready to rock and roll. He is very quiet, I guess? Havent been to other TLM to see how much I’m supposed to hear. I went with a big group of college aged individuals and I just followed along with one of the regular guys in a $5 missal I borrowed and his Angelus Press Missal.

What a beautiful Mass, though.
 
tonio5555 said:
Ah Holy Rosary, beautiful church with a lot of history. The first Italian national parish in NJ. They have a great choir. In the back of the church there is a table where you will see the little red hand missals. Be sure to also go next door (literally there is a church next door) Saint Anthony’s. It is a polish national parish and its absolutely beautiful inside.

FYI, Holy Rosary also has a coffee and cake type thing after Mass you might want to check it out and meet some of the parishoners.
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St. Anthony’s (the Polish church) next door is definitely beautiful. Here are two photos: View from the Choir Loft flickr.com/photos/yukonblizzard/2418151294 View from the Altar flickr.com/photos/yukonblizzard/4101116163
 
For JerseyCatholic et al.

Christ the King Catholic Church, the FSSP Apostolate in Florida, provides a live stream of their daily Mass on their website.

When we can’t attend a Latin Mass, we can go here and click on Video Stream (at the top)

christthekingsarasota.org/

QUOTE:

In order to respect private prayer within the chapel the camera will only broadcast at the times of the Masses listed on this page. At all other times you will see a black screen in the window above.

This broadcast does not fulfill the obligation to assist at Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. It is provided here (as is the case with TV Masses) to be a substitutional form of prayer for those who for grave reasons (sickness or impossibility of travel) are not bound by the obligation to assist at Mass on days required.

While we cannot claim the viewing of Mass on electronic media is assisting at Mass strictly speaking, it is however a means to spiritually unite yourself* to the Mass being offered and it is recommended that veneration be given at the Consecration** and that an Act of Spiritual Communion*** be made at Holy Communion time.

*It is an ancient practice for Catholics to unite themselves spiritually to a Mass being offered in their parish when they are unable to attend, or that is being offered for their intention, or to unite themselves to all the Masses being offered throughout the world.
**It is also an ancient practice to venerate the Host during the Consecration from a distance. This is the reason why the church bells are tolled at Consecration time.
***Likewise Spiritual Communion is an ancient practice that souls make when they cannot receive Our Lord sacramentally in Holy Communion - whatever the reason may be.

Mass Times:
Based on current local time (above)
Sunday
8:30 am
10:30 am
Mon - Sat
9:00 am
Tues & Fri
6:30 pm

Evening Recollection of the Confraternity of St. Peter:
Second Friday of the Month
at 6:30 pm

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I just wanted to let you know to those girls wanting to a TLM that EWTN Religious Catalogue sells lace mantillas for six dollars…
 
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