Has your parish clergy started to talk about the new translations of the Mass coming this November?

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I just wanted to know if your parish has started to talk about the new translations of the Mass coming on November 27, 2011. Nobody has said anything about them yet. I wonder when they will plan a session to familiarize the parishioners with them.
 
Being in Canada, I’ve heard conflicting stories. Either it will be implemented the First Sunday of Advent 2011, or the Chrism Mass 2012. No one - other than a few excited laypeople - is even coming close to talking about it, so there are no reliable sources. As of June 13, 2011, it has not been mentioned by any of the clergy in my parish. Last week, a priest was talking about the Gloria, and he quoted the now-defunct translation, not even seeming to realise that there’s a new one coming?
 
My home parish isn’t Roman Rite, so the upcoming new translation is a non-issue for us.

However, my Dad, who is a Roman Rite deacon, has had several trainings on the new translation.
 
I didn’t vote, since the answer for me is that they have not, to my knowledge, mentioned it from the pulpit, but for a couple of months there has been a repeated item in the weekly bulletin containing information and links to a few relevant websites like the USCCB’s.
 
MarkThompson said:
I didn’t vote, since the answer for me is that they have not, to my knowledge, mentioned it from the pulpit, but for a couple of months there has been a repeated item in the weekly bulletin containing information and links to a few relevant websites like the USCCB’s.
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At least there’s something! :D:thumbsup:
 
oh yeah - big time. our Pastor, covered it months ago - not that we didn’t already download it for ourselves long before that (inquiring minds want to know :D) He distributed a good handout that covers the changes in bold face - cliff notes. Peace brother. 🙂
 
GloriousOrder said:
Being in Canada, I’ve heard conflicting stories. Either it will be implemented the First Sunday of Advent 2011, or*** the Chrism Mass 2012.***
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Is that before or after the latest projected date for the end of the world?

How much longer are they going to stall?
 
Also in Canada, and according to our archdiocese website, it’s going to be implemented for our provience, Advent November 2011. Not much mention that I can recall other than on the archdiocese website and in the bulletins each week with a “liturgy corner” to explain what is changing, etc.
 
We’ve had some initial discussion groups, and more are scheduled for July to instruct as many people as possible in the parish on the upcoming changes. We’re fortunate that our vicar is an excellent teacher, and is using the opportunity to educate parishioners not only on the changes, but why. He’s also using the opportunity to go over each facet of the mass, and explain in detail what is happening (why the priest raises his arms, why we’re standing, why we’re kneeling, etc.). It sounds like basic material, but I think a lot of people just go through the motions with out knowing why.
 
I can’t say that I have heard our pastor say anything about the new translation but there have been announcements about classes and talks that deal with the new translation.

But I doubt that the average person in the pew has much idea about what is coming. I remember it being a much bigger deal when we switched from the old English translation to the ICEL translation. But maybe it was only because I was in Catholic school at the time.
 
My parish has been. We hosted a diocese-wide three-day event all about the new translation. Our pastor even takes time during Mass to explain what will be changing and places particular emphasis on why. I really hope more parishes get on the ball and expose parishioners to the new translation. From what I’ve been told by those who were alive at the time, a big reason why so many Catholics left after Vatican II was because there was a lack of explanation and preparation before changes were made.
 
It was in the weekly bulletin in two of my local churches but I haven’t heard it mentioned by priests.
 
There was talk and catechesis in the spring of 2010. Otherwise the change is not essential, and the final text is still in not distributed (will be available in October this year).
 
We have been talking about it in one way or another in our parish for over two years and have had the link to the BCDW website in our bulletin for almost that long. I already held sessions for liturgical ministers and catechists and have scheduled several for the general parish population in the fall. I will probably also be talking to the parents at one point since they never seem to come to parish meetings. I have also had articles in the bulletin since Advent of 2009. Our pastor mentions it occasionally in his homilies or in his letter in the bulletin.
 
yes we had an initial series of background instruction at Mass during homilies, history of the Mass and of translations, and reasons for the change. instruction will resume in September during Mass, first on the changes to what the priest says, lastly and closer to Advent, on the people’s prayers and responses. Diocese has offered training at several times and formats for priests, deacons, lay ecclesial ministers, music ministers, DREs etc. Every parish will have instruction for catechists, parents and students through CCD and we have had time to review suggest resources and order for timely delivery. and the diocesan newspaper and website have links and articles. I don’t think there is anyone who will be unprepared except those who attend Mass seldom and will show up at Christmas for the first tme in months.
 
Canada is planning implementation on the first Sunday of Advent according to the CCCB website, although the official decree has not yet come down.

Talking to a rep from the publishing side of the CCCB at the end of May he said that everything is on track, teaching materials and the supplement to the CBW III are now on sale, but that the Roman Missal itself won’t be ready for sale before October because they still had 5 proofs to do before the final printing.

As for the parish and talk, nada. We had a training session for the musicians back in September but that was poorly attended and the information didn’t filter down to the average PIP. The Pastor is moving on Sept. 1 and I think he’s leaving it to the new Pastor to do the preparation.

My own circle knows about the new translation because I’ve been talking about it for at least 4 years 😃 it doesn’t seem that many people care. The finance committee knows because they’ve been told that a new Roman Missal has to be in the budget for the fall. But from what I see, I think only two other people and I are excited about it. For the rest it’s a big yawn.
 
I’ve heard a bit of buzz on our Archdiocesan blog, but nothing on the parish level.

That’s not too surprising though, as we’re getting all new priests in July (one order leaving and a new one coming in), so they may be waiting until after that transition is done to start talking about the new translation.
 
Its simply a new translation, nothing else has changed. I fail to see the need to raise this issue more than a couple of months ahead of time. I’ve mentioned it in casual conversations and such, but I won’t be doing any parish presentations until the fall. Starting 1st Sunday in Advent there will be cards in the pews with the new response translations. It’s not that big of a deal.

However, I’m still not sure what I’m going to do at nursing home masses. I guess I’ll just say my parts and let the people respond however they want.
 
Last fall, we had a class with a nun, who teaches at one of the area seminaries, about the new translations. On occasion, Father mentions the new translation in his homily, or his column in the parish bulletin.

We have a Lighthouse CD holder in the narthex of the church. New CD’s were added last week, and one of them is “A Walk Through the New Translation” by Dr. Edward Sri. It includes a booklet with a reference tear-out card with the new prayers, and responses for the laity.

The Archdiocese is holding/or has held seminars for priests,deacons, and the religious from the surrounding area.
 
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