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Panis_Angelicas
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This may be the wrong thread for this, but has anyone heard of a Master of Ceremonies at the Mass? I’ve heard it is a layman, not a priest, who keeps things running along smoothly…
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Paula_Schrader
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Yes, the new one for us was definately
“worship area”…
my husband’s favorite…
“our song together”…augh!!! He hates that!:bigyikes:
“worship area”…
my husband’s favorite…
“our song together”…augh!!! He hates that!:bigyikes:
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Panis_Angelicas
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Are you afraid that in our rabid furty, we’ll verbally rip you to pieces?
Fear not! You’re among brothers and sisters. ((((hugs))))
Pax Christi. <><
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ktm
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Someone burn this heretic!
No no, go ahead and disagree! 
A discussion forum would be a boring place if we all walked in lockstep. 
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krazykatlady
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Calling the priest a “presider” or “presbyter.” I know that presbyter is a biblical term, but what is wrong with the word “priest”?
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Bobby_Jim
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Maybe it’s used to distinguish the priest-celebrant from a priest-concelebrant or a priest who is in the choir or congregation not concelebrating. It could also refer to a bishop celebrant… who is of course a priest as well, but it’s probably easier to refer to “the presider” rather than “the celebrant priest or bishop”.
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dantheman
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Panis Angelicas:
Yes, and you will find it listed in the GIRM #106-“It is appropriate, at least in cathedrals and in larger churches, to have some competent minister, that is to say a master of ceremonies, to oversee the proper planning of sacred actions and their being carried out by the sacred ministers and the lay faithful with decorum, order, and devotion.”
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_veritas
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“Master of Ceremonies” does not necessarily have to be one of those “watch out” terms… Not saying that there are not incorrect usages of the term/duty of the MC out there, but in the case of my parish (a Cathedral with lots of big archdiocesan Masses) the MC is a priest who does not concelebrate, but instead makes sure the Mass runs smoothly (all the servers are where they are supposed to be, the visiting concelebrating priests know where to go, etc etc). \
So, our priest who serves as MC wears a cassock and surplice and “directs traffic” during the Mass, dealing with unforseen situations as quietly and as out of the way as possible.
Personally, I dislike use of the terms “community of faith” instead of parish… I prefer “parish family” myself. Why do liberals always see the need to rephrase everything in “Newspeak” (as Orwell would say)?
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So, our priest who serves as MC wears a cassock and surplice and “directs traffic” during the Mass, dealing with unforseen situations as quietly and as out of the way as possible.
Personally, I dislike use of the terms “community of faith” instead of parish… I prefer “parish family” myself. Why do liberals always see the need to rephrase everything in “Newspeak” (as Orwell would say)?
+veritas+
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Stylite
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Good 'ol Time, Talent and Treasure never fails to get a chuckle out of me. One time during the homily I turned to my wife and in a silent pirate voice said, “arrrr me treasure!” She scolded me (deservedly), but it was too hard to resist! 
Anyway, I’ve been trying to put a finger on these “soft” new religious terms for some time now. Good thread!
Anyway, I’ve been trying to put a finger on these “soft” new religious terms for some time now. Good thread!
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JohnDeP
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I’ve also heard “Master of Ceremonies” but it referred to a Deacon doing the same thing the previous poster said: moving things along being very out-of-the-way and inconspicuous, keeping the altar boys (yes they were all-male!) on cue, etc. But I think it’s probably abused nowadays.
Once, when I was an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (now called “of Holy Communion”?) I said “Body of Christ” and she said “I am”. I almost died. I’ve also heard: “yes” and “thanks”. Needless to say, I quit.
Of course there’s always “Life Teen”, Parish Life Center (you can’t call it a Parish Hall), at the beginning of Mass the Lector says “We welcome our members and worshippers from other faith groups…” What’s that mean? Are they other Catholics visiting from out-of-town, or from other denominations?, also “Centering Prayer” huh?, and of course the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Support Group what are they supporting?, in the bulletin is “Gospel Reflection for the week” just a reflection, how about the real thing?, Meditation Garden (how about prayer)? I’m not making any of these up, truth is stranger than fiction!
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Once, when I was an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (now called “of Holy Communion”?) I said “Body of Christ” and she said “I am”. I almost died. I’ve also heard: “yes” and “thanks”. Needless to say, I quit.
Of course there’s always “Life Teen”, Parish Life Center (you can’t call it a Parish Hall), at the beginning of Mass the Lector says “We welcome our members and worshippers from other faith groups…” What’s that mean? Are they other Catholics visiting from out-of-town, or from other denominations?, also “Centering Prayer” huh?, and of course the Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Support Group what are they supporting?, in the bulletin is “Gospel Reflection for the week” just a reflection, how about the real thing?, Meditation Garden (how about prayer)? I’m not making any of these up, truth is stranger than fiction!
-JohnDeP
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