Is it okay to attend a daily Mass at a different parish?

[KimberlyAnn0218]

I am fairly inexperienced at going to daily Mass. It is okay to attend a weekday Mass at a different parish, correct? I am not well versed in different Mass responses. I will not be disruptive in not always knowing what to repeat, will I? Should those responses be found in the missal? Thanks!

 

[Michelle_Arnold]

You’re free to go to Mass at any Catholic church that is recognized as a Catholic church by your local diocese. You do not need to go to daily Mass at the parish where you are registered, or where you ordinarily go for Sunday Mass, especially if there are more favorable daily Mass times elsewhere.

As for learning the Mass responses, you might want to consider subscribing to Magnificat magazine. It contains the daily and Sunday readings for the month, has the order of the Mass in the center of the booklet, and includes abbreviated forms of morning and evening prayer. There are also great articles and daily meditations. Following the monthly booklet should help in getting you familiar with the Mass responses. But if you’re ever unsure of the response, you need not say anything if you prefer.