Going to Mass on Aug. 15th?

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Br. Rich SFO:
I don’t think that they can do that because the Solemnity of the Assumption ranks higher than an ordinary weekday. If Mass is said it should be the Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption.
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The question is whether the Bishops moved the recognition of the day to the closest Sunday (as they did with Assension Thursday) or whether they just removed the obligation (as they did with Jan. 1). Do you know which applies for the 15th?
 
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kmktexas:
The question is whether the Bishops moved the recognition of the day to the closest Sunday (as they did with Assension Thursday) or whether they just removed the obligation (as they did with Jan. 1). Do you know which applies for the 15th?
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brings up an important point for discussion. The USCCB allows individual provinces to decide on whether to transfer Ascension Thursday to the next Sunday or to maintain it on the proper day.

I am VERY PROUD of the three dioceses in the province of Nebraska voting to continue this great Solemnity on its proper day.

I do understand why most areas of the country have transferred the feast, but I think it’s a shame. Feasts of our Lord and God and Savior Jesus Christ should simply not be transferred in my view.

The Assumption of Mary is still a Solemnity, whether is it obligatory or not. But because the 15th is a Monday a vigil Mass for the Assumption would not be allowed. A Sunday is of higher rank than this particular solemnity.

(I’m going to add one interesting note here, just because I am so often impressed by the depth of knowledge and holiness of so many of the posters – If your parish is named “Assumption” or something equivalent, like “Dormition of the Theotokos,” or something like that then you actually COULD have a vigil Mass on Sunday night. Titular feast days can take precedence over a Sunday in Ordinary Time. It probably would not count if your parish was simply named “St. Mary” or “Mary our Queen” or something like that [because the Titular feast could be celebrated on Jan 1st, for example]. It certainly would not count if your parish was named “Immaculate Conception,” because again, the titular feast would be December 8th)

Incidently at my parish, we are having four Masses (including one at 7pm) so that anyone who wants to (and EVERYONE should want to) come to Mass on the Assumption is able.

Next time you see your bishop, urge him to return to the ancient and proper celebration of Ascension Thursday being celebrated on an ACTUAL THURSDAY. If it can be done in Nebraska, with tons of geography and relatively few priests, it can be done elsewhere.

I thank you all for your faithfulness and attentiveness to the Eucharist!

May God bless each of you, and keep you in the care of the Mother of God,
 
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kmktexas:
The question is whether the Bishops moved the recognition of the day to the closest Sunday (as they did with Assension Thursday) or whether they just removed the obligation (as they did with Jan. 1). Do you know which applies for the 15th?
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I believe they removed the Obligation. My calendar reads:

“In accord with the decision of the National Catholic Bishop’s Conference, is not observed as a holy day of obligation this year as it falls on a Monday.”
 
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Lux_et_veritas:
How sad that we have come to a point where people find any Mass a chore or a torture, be it Sunday or Holy Day of obligation. Considering that the Mass is a sacrifice, it just seems fitting that we make a sacrifice for an hour or so in order to participate. Then again, sacrifice has been stuffed into the closet along with talk of sin, devotion, humility, and justice.
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Regardless of how people view attending mass, what is the purpose of making this or any other day a day of obligation?

What does the attempt to force people to attend mass do except force some of them to commit a grave sin and possibly increase the take in the collection basket? Make it a feast day as a point of honor and remembrance.

I realize that this is probably a topic for a separate thread but I wanted to explain myself.
 
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patg:
Regardless of how people view attending mass, what is the purpose of making this or any other day a day of obligation?

What does the attempt to force people to attend mass do except force some of them to commit a grave sin and possibly increase the take in the collection basket? Make it a feast day as a point of honor and remembrance.

I realize that this is probably a topic for a separate thread but I wanted to explain myself.
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I think this is a great place to discuss it. Besides I had oral surgery today and am a captive audience. The feast days are very important. They are special days devoted to special people and events that greatly effect our faith. as has been said before, if one can not reasonably attend Mass for a valid reason, there is no obligation.
 
Deacon Tony560:
I noticed that the National Catholic Bishop’s Conference has said that since the Feast of the Assumption of Mary falls on a Monday this year that there will be no obligation. Some of our older parishioners get upset about this and feel that it should continue.
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Of course I’m going to mass, I go every day. So far the only day I missed this year was February 11th, because my car broke down. I was pissed, it was Our Lady of Lourdes and I really wanted to go. As for the 15th, I am hoping to attend the Divine Liturgy at the Byzantine Catholic Church for the Dormition of the Theotokos.
 
I have never understood those who for whatever reason choose not to hear Mass on Holy Days of Obligation. It isn’t as if there are a million of them and it really isn’t that big a sacrifice. If the Bishops choose to, for what I would assume to be political reasons, ie: keep the faithful happy and the faith user friendly, remove the obligation that is certainly their right. I do not in any way denigrate or doubt the faith of those who choose to go along with the Bishops decision or choose not to attend for their own reasons. I however will however go to Mass on that glorious day.
 
Since my parish has Daily Mass at Noon, I will probably go.

PF
 
I will go to Mass on the 15th. It ordinarily is a Holy Day of Obligation- this year should be no different. Why must people cut all the corners? I believe that no Holy Days should be transferred or the obligation dropped- especially since when the Assumption is dropped, All Saints is dropped as well (I mean the obligations)- because they fall on the same day of the week. If parishes would have Masses throughout the day, it wouldn’t be a problem for most people who work. If they still can’t make it to Mass, I’m sure they know about that in advance, and can ask their pastors for dispensations.
 
Psalm45:9:
Of course I’m going to mass, I go every day. So far the only day I missed this year was February 11th, because my car broke down. I was pissed, it was Our Lady of Lourdes and I really wanted to go. As for the 15th, I am hoping to attend the Divine Liturgy at the Byzantine Catholic Church for the Dormition of the Theotokos.
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Me too! I’m hoping to attend a Marionite and Byzantine liturgy on the 15th one in the morning and one in the evening. I also understand that the Latin Bishop is celebrating the usual Mass at the outdoor shrine altar on the evening of the 14th.
 
Deacon Tony560:
So far there is no Mass scheduled at our parish. Daily Masses are Tues.-Fri.
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Bummer! I’m so spoiled with daily Mass Mon-Fri and 1st Sat.

CARose
 
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Lux_et_veritas:
How sad that we have come to a point where people find any Mass a chore or a torture, be it Sunday or Holy Day of obligation. Considering that the Mass is a sacrifice, it just seems fitting that we make a sacrifice for an hour or so in order to participate. Then again, sacrifice has been stuffed into the closet along with talk of sin, devotion, humility, and justice.
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You are my hero. :amen:

BTW, we have 3 Masses on the 15th. 👍
 
August 15 is the feast day for our town. Our Lady of Assumption. I guess i will be obligated to attend the Mass.
 
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msproule:
Can we at least petition our Bishops to restore our Holy Days?
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We should…those who really can’t go to Mass can get a dispensation, and those who could go but don’t want to be inconvenienced so much as to go to Mass two days in a row, need the obligation on them to try and get them to take their faith more seriously. If parishes took the Holy days as seriously when they are not obligatory as they do when it is, it wouldn’t be a problem, but parishes likely won’t have extra Masses- and they cannot have a vigil on Sunday- and many parishes do not have daily Mass at all on Mondays.
 
in this diocese Aug 15 is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year, but Mass must use the prayers and readings for the Solemnity, and the LOTH as well, according to the ordo. for those of you in Cleveland: if you are not attending Mass on that day, are you still taking part in Feast, the Murray Hill celebration in the old Italian neighborhood?
 
The feast of the Assumption is not a day of obligation in Canada :crying: . Nonetheless, I will be attending a whole feast day at the Missionaries of the Precious Blood Fathers on the Niagara Parkway. It will be attended by both the Canadian and American population on both sides of the river. In God’s goodness, this is the first day of my holidays and I thank Him for it. There will be Mass and conferences and discussion groups. We will also have much food.

Thank you Lord and to you, my Mother for all the blessings that I do receive! :bowdown:
 
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puzzleannie:
in this diocese Aug 15 is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year, but Mass must use the prayers and readings for the Solemnity, and the LOTH as well, according to the ordo. for those of you in Cleveland: if you are not attending Mass on that day, are you still taking part in Feast, the Murray Hill celebration in the old Italian neighborhood?
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Oooo… Sounds good maybe I’ll stop for lunch after Mass!
 
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Lux_et_veritas:
Now, I will follow through with the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary that will take place on August 15th according to that prescribed by St. Louis de Montfort.
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I did the Total Consecration last year, culminating on Dec 8, Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It was a wonderful journey to Jesus through Mary. I look forward to renewing it this year!

I was away from the Church for many years, but always had a devotion and love for Mary. I am sure it was her motherly love and intercession that brought me home again.

I will be attending Mass, as I do every day.
 
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