GRRRR Polka Mass!

[Damascus]

Um, excuse me. I never stated that there are not Polka Masses in our diocese. (we have a pretty big diocese) Read it again.

I specifically mentioned the Mass for the Blessing of the Polish Troops and the Polish Heritage Mass.

WE do not have Polka Music. The point being that the Polish Community not individual parishes do not use Polka for Holy Mass.

Good thing I had extra Oplatki to put on the table. My farm is the ant variety one can mail in for.

(he was not specific was he?) hee hee

I think I understood you correctly, and I am sorry you have such meanies in your Arch that would post like this against you. You have helped me many times figure some key things out I had no clue about before coming here to CAF.

Thanks Net.

Besides, it was my fault you were indisposed momentarily.

 

[Timmay]

Every year, we have a blessing of Polish Dance troops and a Polish Heritage Mass at the classic churches. NEVER do we have a stitch of Polka.

If this is in honor of the Poles, forget it. We have reverent Hymns in Polish. We pray hard and play hard and don’t mix the two. Period.

And yes, my girls come dressed in Folk costume but do not dance there.

Wow, this takes me back a couple years. I have fond memories of these Masses. I loved wearing our costumes and going down to St. Albertus every year. Such a beautiful old Church.

You don’t need to have a polka Mass to have a good Polish Mass.

 

[MichiganTrumbul]

Um, excuse me. I never stated that there are not Polka Masses in our diocese. (we have a pretty big diocese) Read it again.

I specifically mentioned the Mass for the Blessing of the Polish Troops and the Polish Heritage Mass.

WE do not have Polka Music. The point being that the Polish Community not individual parishes do not use Polka for Holy Mass.

You owe me the farm.

Begging your pardon, but you said “… at the classic churches. Never do we have a stitch of polka.”

I happen to know for a fact that (at least) one of the classic churches DOES have a Polka mass, and I can prove it.

I believe I read your quote correctly.

Unless you want the proof, I have nothing more to say. I refuse to put my head in the sand.

 

[Damascus]

Begging your pardon, but you said “… at the classic churches. Never do we have a stitch of polka.”

I happen to know for a fact that (at least) one of the classic churches DOES have a Polka mass, and I can prove it.

I believe I read your quote correctly.

Unless you want the proof, I have nothing more to say. I refuse to put my head in the sand.

Does “we” mean ALL of the classic chruches?

Also, maybe Net does not consider that one straggler to be classic in the Hines 57 variety type of sense.

I mean, they can name it, that dont mean they can claim it.

 

[LilyM]

Begging your pardon, but you said “… at the classic churches. Never do we have a stitch of polka.”

I happen to know for a fact that (at least) one of the classic churches DOES have a Polka mass, and I can prove it.

I believe I read your quote correctly.

Unless you want the proof, I have nothing more to say. I refuse to put my head in the sand.

No you didn’t read the quote correctly. Netmil(name removed by moderator), who wrote it, knows better than you what she meant and stated it more clearly later on.

Which was ‘Never a stitch of polka in the Polish Heritage Masses’ not ‘never a stitch of polka in those churches’.

 

[netmilsmom]

Begging your pardon, but you said “… at the classic churches. Never do we have a stitch of polka.”

I happen to know for a fact that (at least) one of the classic churches DOES have a Polka mass, and I can prove it.

I believe I read your quote correctly.

Unless you want the proof, I have nothing more to say. I refuse to put my head in the sand.

No, you did not read my quote correctly. Look again and note the punctuation
netmil(name removed by moderator):

             *Every year, we have a blessing of Polish Dance troops and a Polish Heritage Mass at the classic churches.(note the period here)*  NEVER do we have a stitch of Polka.

That would mean that at the Blessing of the Polish Dance troops or at the Polish Heritage Mass we NEVER have polka music.
Without the period, I could see where you could read that I was saying that we never have no polka at the “classic churches” but I am only at the classic churches for these masses.

If you’re going to be nitpicky, remember punctuation is your friend.
**

 

[Timmay]

Begging your pardon, but you said “… at the classic churches. Never do we have a stitch of polka.”

I happen to know for a fact that (at least) one of the classic churches DOES have a Polka mass, and I can prove it.

I believe I read your quote correctly.

I’m not sure if you did… To take her whole quote in context…

Every year, we have a blessing of Polish Dance troops and a Polish Heritage Mass at the classic churches. NEVER do we have a stitch of Polka.

and later…

I specifically mentioned the Mass for the Blessing of the Polish Troops and the Polish Heritage Mass.

WE do not have Polka Music. The point being that the Polish Community not individual parishes do not use Polka for Holy Mass.

She’s not saying that none of the classic Churches in downtown Detroit never have a polka Mass. She’s referring to a Mass held for a specific (large, if it’s the same group I’m a member of) Polish community that celebrates their Polish heritage without resorting to a polka Mass. The fact that it’s at one of the old Churches is secondary. Net can correct me if I’m wrong.

Just trying to clear up the confusion…

 

[mas1966]

How is the Polka Mass any different than the Life Teen Mass that has way over the top Rock and Roll music with clapping and dancing?

At least the Polka Mass is based on heritage where as the Teen Mass is only based on entertaing the younger crowd.

 

[Damascus]

How is the Polka Mass any different than the Life Teen Mass that has way over the top Rock and Roll music with clapping and dancing?

At least the Polka Mass is based on heritage where as the Teen Mass is only based on entertaing the younger crowd.

Dont start me on that one! Next thing ya know someone is going to start speaking in tongues here, and then I am otta here!!!

 

[netmilsmom]

I mean, they can name it, that dont mean they can claim it.

That is the truth!

And actually, I wouldn’t be surprised that one of the “Classic Churches” downtown tries anything it can do to raise funds.
There are three in the immediate area (one with the indult TLM). They are gorgeous but the funds are not there to even maintain them. As my hubby and I sat in St. Albertus during the Homily, a big chunk of fresco fell from the ceiling.

It was pretty scary. Check out the website.

stalbertus.org/

 

[netmilsmom]

No you didn’t read the quote correctly. Netmil(name removed by moderator), who wrote it, knows better than you what she meant and stated it more clearly later on.

Which was ‘Never a stitch of polka in the Polish Heritage Masses’ not ‘never a stitch of polka in those churches’.

shorkling

thanks!

 

[netmilsmom]

Wow, this takes me back a couple years. I have fond memories of these Masses. I loved wearing our costumes and going down to St. Albertus every year. Such a beautiful old Church.

You don’t need to have a polka Mass to have a good Polish Mass.

Amen!

We are Opole. PRUCA.

 

[LilyM]

shorkling

thanks!

‘I love to go a shor-k’-ling around the church each day …’

I don’t think I’ll ever stop laughing when I hear that word

 

[Timmay]

We are Opole. PRUCA.

You mean PRCUA?

Yeah, I knew people from Opole, though I doubt I do anymore. I graduated in '99, and only did a few years with a graduates group, so anyone I knew would be gone by now.

I was with the Pope John Paul II Dance Ensemble. It’s not around anymore, but it was decent size when I was younger. 80-90 students… Started shrinking once I got into high school.

Fond memories you’re bringing back…

 

[netmilsmom]

You mean PRCUA?

You are so right.
Sometimes my fingers move faster than my brain!

 

[Damascus]

Woah. They say in the facts section under do we do weddings?–

YES!

No talk about Pre Canna or who can be married in that Church!

I guess they are hard up for money. dare I wonder?

Is that “Classic Church” Net gave us all a link to look at ----- is it being rented out to …(bleeps) for weddings?

I never saw a Catholic Church that did not at minimum mention pre-planning of at minimum 6 months to a year for weddings.

I dont know. maybe its just not in there, but I will tell you right now after a cursory glance , and knowing Net, I dont want to find out.

And I am trying to be nice about my comments mind you.

 

[netmilsmom]

Woah. They say in the facts section under do we do weddings?–

YES!

No talk about Pre Canna or who can be married in that Church!

I guess they are hard up for money. dare I wonder?

Is that “Classic Church” Net gave us all a link to look at ----- is it being rented out to …(bleeps) for weddings?

I never saw a Catholic Church that did not at minimum mention pre-planning of at minimum 6 months to a year for weddings.

I dont know. maybe its just not in there, but I will tell you right now after a cursory glance , and knowing Net, I dont want to find out.

And I am trying to be nice about my comments mind you.

Actually, go to the “Detroit Tridentine Mass” thread and ask them there. Their church is the third in the “classics”.

I do know that one of our priests from Cyril’s was assigned to Sweetest Heart of Mary. He is as militant as I am. Does the Latin in the NO down there. Somehow I suspect that it’s just not on the website.

But I’m with you, I’m not sure I want to know!

 

[palmas85]

This shouldn’t surprise me considering the diocese I’m in, but yesterday I picked up our local diocesan newspaper to find a full page article glorifying two parishes that are having “Polka Masses” in school gymnasiums. Somebody help me!!

Obviously the bishop does not have a problem with it considering it’s in his newspaper. I’m just trying to imagine them singing “Gather us in” to the tune of “Roll out the Barrels” topped of with a liturgical chicken dance. :bigyikes:

I don’t even know where to go with this one. Our bishop is so liberal I know going to him would be useless. Should I send this article to the Vatican, or would that also be a waist of time?

I didn’t even know those hideous things were still around.

 

[netmilsmom]

Woah. They say in the facts section under do we do weddings?–

YES!

No talk about Pre Canna or who can be married in that Church!

I guess they are hard up for money. dare I wonder?

Is that “Classic Church” Net gave us all a link to look at ----- is it being rented out to …(bleeps) for weddings?

I never saw a Catholic Church that did not at minimum mention pre-planning of at minimum 6 months to a year for weddings.

I dont know. maybe its just not in there, but I will tell you right now after a cursory glance , and knowing Net, I dont want to find out.

And I am trying to be nice about my comments mind you.

Here’s the answer for us from Alex on the Detroit TLM thread…
St. Albertus is not part of the St. Josaphat/Sweetest Heart of Mary/St. Joseph cluster. Rather, it was sold to an independent Polish group that has the Archdiocese’s approval to hold services there. There is apparently a proviso that if they fail to maintain the building properly, ownership reverts to the diocese. It is beautiful inside and worth a visit. A schedule of their Masses and events is on their web site.

I assume that they have to meet Archdiocesan guidelines for weddings, thus Banns must be published in the couple’s parish(es) bulletins. Not being a parish, St. Albertus cannot publish the Banns themselves. Same for Pre-Cana: The couple would have to take the classes elsewhere.

 

[netmilsmom]

‘I love to go a shor-k’-ling around the church each day …’

I don’t think I’ll ever stop laughing when I hear that word

Merry Christmas, my friend!

Will you be at the beach for Christmas?