Help write a latin mass letter to bishop

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Has anyone written their bishop requesting help in establishing a Latin mass in their community? Anyone got any ideas on wording? It should above all be respectful, (no chip-on-the-shoulder-the-pope-commands-you stuff) and without a whiff of griping about the current state of the NO liturgy.

Thanks.
 
Scottgun said:
Has anyone written their bishop requesting help in establishing a Latin mass in their community? Anyone got any ideas on wording? It should above all be respectful, (no chip-on-the-shoulder-the-pope-commands-you stuff) and without a whiff of griping about the current state of the NO liturgy.

Thanks.
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I might be able to help you. But you need honest material. - In other words, you need to know beforehand that there is a considerable number of people who want and are requesting it, as well, in the same area. I don’t think any bishop will quickly decide on this - and unless alot- and I mean **alot **of local parishes have experienced similar requests already, and perhaps the bishop will have already gotten that message, he will see no need to honor one person’s request.

But should you come up with the numbers, I’d be happy to suggest a draft format for you. I’d draft something for you even now - but without serious attendee numbers to back you up, it will be politely negated. That’s just a guess on my part.
 
Parishoners have no way of knowing how many people want it. I would say individuals should write both Pastor and Bishop. Many would love to say, “well no one asked for it.” I don’t think wording is too important except to be polite.
 
I remember latin mass from childhood and I think that is one of the reasons that I never “connected” with the Catholic rituals. I find that if the Mass is said in a language I can understand it has more meaning and clarity to what it is all about. I took 30 years for me to return to church and if things go back to old ways I for one will be disappointed.
 
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I remember latin mass from childhood and I think that is one of the reasons that I never “connected” with the Catholic rituals. I find that if the Mass is said in a language I can understand it has more meaning and clarity to what it is all about. I took 30 years for me to return to church and if things go back to old ways I for one will be disappointed.
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And that has to do with my request how?
 
🙂 My statement was just meant that while there is a groundswell of opinion that the old ways are the best ways on this site and that you who share that desire to step back fifty years should do so without dragging the rest of us with you.
 
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🙂 My statement was just meant that while there is a groundswell of opinion that the old ways are the best ways on this site and that you who share that desire to step back fifty years should do so without dragging the rest of us with you.
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This is a de-railing of this thread. There are piles of threads discussing the merits and shortcomings of liturgies. Please do the polite thing and find one or start your own.
 
I hate writings letters myself, but I found this sample letter to bishops.

curezone.com/blogs/fm.asp?i=1038025

I think the most important thing is to let them know you are on record for wanting it. That way they can’t say their diocese had no interest in it. He recommends putting many letters together in one envelope if you know other people who want it.
 
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…you who share that desire to step back fifty years should do so without dragging the rest of us with you.
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I can’t imagine what you might mean by this. Surely you don’t think a traditionalist brute squad is going to drag you bodily to a Latin Mass you do not wish to attend?
 
Thanks Leopard, but I will assume she has taken my point about moving the subject elsewhere and would prefer not dwelling on the subject.

Meanwhile. I am going to hold off any requests until the clarification on the SP comes out.
 
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