I hope to be able to go to my first Latin Mass this week

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I’m on vacation.

A parish up in Dayton has weekday Masses throughout the week.

I know about kneeling at the rail, receiving on the tongue, and not saying “amen”.

Anything else I should know?
 
Yes. You should know this is the best thing this side of heaven.

-Also, most of the time you won’t say the responses, and won’t sing along with the choir. Sometimes the people do. It really depends on where you go.
-Bow your head when the priest goes by. For some reason people don’t do this at the NO anymore.
-And when he says “A reading from the Holy Gospel according to…” do not say “Glory to you Lord”.
 
thunderballs75 said:
Yes. You should know this is the best thing this side of heaven.

-Also, most of the time you won’t say the responses, and won’t sing along with the choir. Sometimes the people do. It really depends on where you go.
-Bow your head when the priest goes by. For some reason people don’t do this at the NO anymore.
-And when he says “A reading from the Holy Gospel according to…” do not say “Glory to you Lord”.
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Ah…

Thank you. 🙂
 
No problem!

-I forgot to mention that you kneel when during the Credo they say “Et incarnatus est, de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine:Et homo factus est.” I think they still do this at most NO’s though. Also, you bow your head after they say “Qui cum Patre, et Fílio simul adorátur…”

These were some things I wasn’t aware of when I first went and they kind of caught me by surprise. I’d also say to just follow with everybody else and watch what other people do, because I probably forgot some things. Good luck!
 
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No problem!

-I forgot to mention that you kneel when during the Credo they say “Et incarnatus est, de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine:Et homo factus est.” I think they still do this at most NO’s though. Also, you bow your head after they say “Qui cum Patre, et Fílio simul adorátur…”

These were some things I wasn’t aware of when I first went and they kind of caught me by surprise. I’d also say to just follow with everybody else and watch what other people do, because I probably forgot some things. Good luck!
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Good advice. 🙂

“Et incarnatus est, de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine:Et homo factus est”, eh? I’m making a cheat sheet for that. :eek:
 
thunderballs75 said:
-I forgot to mention that you kneel when during the Credo they say “Et incarnatus est, de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine:Et homo factus est.” I think they still do this at most NO’s though. Also, you bow your head after they say “Qui cum Patre, et Fílio simul adorátur…”
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At most OF Masses, people bow instead of kneeling… the English translation of “Et incarnatus est…” is “by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.”
thunderballs75 said:
These were some things I wasn’t aware of when I first went and they kind of caught me by surprise. I’d also say to just follow with everybody else and watch what other people do, because I probably forgot some things. Good luck!
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My best piece of advise is to not worry so much about what to do when except kneeling, standing and sitting at the proper times. I would sit about 2-3 pews back, behind a few people (so you can follow their postures, but close enough to the altar so you can see what’s being done). In my parish that has the EF, there are small booklets with the commons (Kyrie, Gloria in Excelsis, and Sanctus) with an extra printed sheet of the propers (ie, Epistle and Gospel readings along with antiphons for Graduale, Tract, and Communion) in the back for people to use… so look for something set up like that. Also, listen for the bells… the first one is rang at the very moment of Consecration. The second and third set of bells rung are done at the “Hoc est corpus meum” (This is my body), and “Hic est enim sanguis meus…” (this is the cup of my blood…) elevations.

If you would like to learn more, I highly suggest you check out this website. I give most of the credit of my understanding of how to better pray the EF of the Mass to this website…

I pray that you have a very prayerful and grace filled experience!

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You should know this is the best thing this side of heaven.
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ALL authorized Euchristic Liturgies of the Church are that.

Not just the EF.
 
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Sit up near the front where you can clearly see the altar. At the first TLM, many people like to sit in the back where they won’t be noticed. Lots of distractions in the back because parents with young children sit there where they can excuse themselves if junior gets restless. Sit as close to the front as you feel comfortable, but where you can watch someone who looks like a veteran (and do whatever they do-- sit/stand/sign-of-the-cross, etc.

I wouldn’t bother getting a missal (there’s usually red loaner-missals available) for your first time. You’ll be so busy flipping through the pages trying to find your place that you’ll miss the Mass. Or get one and follow along as long as you can, and don’t be afraid to put it aside and trust that Father’s offering the Mass correctly. 🙂

It usually takes about 3 or 4 times to really get the hang of the TLM. Once is really not enough. Seriously. You should go a few times in a row if you can.

And relax. No one is watching you or wondering who the stranger is in the parish. No one’s going to be laughing or disgusted if you are the last one to stand up or accidently kneel too long during the Creed. They’re their to worship the Lord, just like you.

Oh, and leave the kneeler down. You’re going to need it more often. Have fun!
 
It’s okay if you can’t (or don’t) follow along with every word of the priest’s prayers. The priest has his part, we have ours. You can enter into the mystery of what is happening even if you don’t hear a word of what the priest is saying. You can tell when he is offering the bread and wine; at that point, offer yourself to God. You can tell when the Consecration is happening; enter into the mystery of the Last Supper and Calvary. Enjoy the beauty and mystery of it, and the reverence of it, and don’t worry too much about the details.
 
i personally love, love, love, the latin mass. however, a lot of people who attend a novus ordo mass are very used to participating. the latin (tridentine) mass is all witnessing. their will be very little participation on your part.
i would not pick up a missal. the first time is very hard to follow. find a seat real close and just watch the beauty, reverence, and symbolism that takes place.
 
Great advise here. Also be aware that as soon as you hear “Sanctus, Sanctus, Santus” kneel. Not afterward as in the Novus Ordo. But again just follow the old timers.

My dream is to live long enough to see the EF celebrated locally EVERY Sunday.
 
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