Mass and Personality Types

[chevalier]

Weekday: 7, 7:30, 8:30, 6.
Sunday: 7, (unsure/unsure if), 8:30, 10, 11:30, 1, 6.

Well, if I get it right. I remember there being mass at 9, but it’s probably a past schedule. Can’t say much of the types, except that on weekday, it’s people with disabilities and those from the Renewal who are caretakers (plus maybe more), plus a couple other people, all in all not many. Obviously, 7 is the before-work mass and 6 is after-work, well, especially the 6 pm one is just typical. Sunday, well, 10 am is the sort-of-youth one, well, basically, the most modern music of all, but it gets some really nice hyms, actually. Not like other masses don’t. Least organ usage, I think. Then, 11:30 is the mass for children. Apostolic Creed instead of Nicene sometimes, other accommodations to fit children. Priests gather the children in front of the altar before Gospel and after. They talk and explain things. Then, 1 pm is the mass with baptisms. Sometimes if there’s no baptism, it’s just a normal mass. In the latter category fits the 6 pm mass, as well. Actually, it’s not only those who can’t get up for the previous masses, but who knows the actual percentage. Since I’m by no means early to rise on Sunday, I generally go to that mass. Unless I’m up before 10, which is rare.

 

[march19]

The 7:00 AM Sunday Mass, the Mass that I attend is primarily made up of senior citizens. I love attending this Liturgy. It is quiet (we don’t have the noisy “meet 'n greet” in the narthex before this Mass, and no organist…hence there is no singing), and has a more contemplative feel.

I am a daily early riser, and this Mass suits me best.

While I am not a senior citizen, I did join AARP for the first time this year, so I guess that I am “on the verge.”.

Joe

 

[lak611]

Exactly, the unwritten rule. It’s not a real rule, just something people do. This question has been asked of my pastor time and time again and his answer is always the same – when he says “The Mass is ended,” he means it. We are free to go. We shouldn’t trample anybody, priest or otherwise, but if, as you stated, the aisle is loooong (and I’ve been to the Academy chapel, it is enormous), there is no reason someone near the back shouldn’t exit before the priest if it’s going to take a while for the priest to even get there.

I like to shake hands and talk with the priest when he stands by the door after he is done processing. If I have a concern, I’ll ask Father to pray for me.

 

[vagranted]

5pm Saturday: I’ve only been to one, and it was not too busy. Mostly single people, from what I can tell.

In the summer, we only have the 9am, 11am, and 1pm Masses on Sunday. I don’t think we have a choir for either. The 9am has more elderly people, and the 11am has more families. The 1pm Mass is in Spanish, so I haven’t attended that one yet.

During the rest of the year, our 8am is full of the elderly. 10am is the choir Mass. 12pm has the most people out of all, and the 4pm is the Spanish Mass.

I’ve noticed, however, that at each, 90% of the parishioners sing. Even now, without the choir singing at any Mass, the parish sings louder now than before.

 

[AngelRose81]

Ours usually goes like this…

5:30 Vigil - Usually the most attended. Mix of people but mostly the age group is middle aged couples and about 1/2 the youth group. Many times the children’s first communion will be at this Mass.

8:00 AM - Most reverent. Here you have no particular age group, just the ones of us who choose to attend the more traditional NO mass. Well attended but not overly full. For example I sit with only 2 others most every Sunday. Many who attend Mass alone (married or single) seem to attend this Mass, not sure why. Most of the people I see at daily Mass and at 1st Fri & 1st Sat Adoration attend this Mass. (If our parish ends up with a TLM, it would be at this Mass) You see many people praying the rosary before Mass, the LOTH, and other things too. The sisters attend this Mass as well. Also, to add to the fact that the more traditional members attend this Mass, most recieve the Eucharist on the tongue.

10:30 AM - Next to vigil, this is the most popular Mass. If any special event (i.e. Youth Mass, RCIA rites, etc) is occuring, it will happen here. Lots of youth and families attend this Mass. If anyone comes to visit (i.e. our Bishop, visiting priests, etc.) will attend this Mass as well.

12:30 Mass - This is the Hispanic Mass. I assume it is well attended since we have a large Hispanic community here. I’ve never been but would like to go.

As far as singing, I think the same Hymns are sung at each Mass.

 

[acadian]

4:00 on Saturday is the senior citizen Mass. All the ladies are there with their hair freshly “done”. You won’t see too many people under 50. Maybe some grandkids coming along with their grandparents and the altar servers and their parents. The music is usually just a cantor and organist. Simpler than on Sunday. They are there 30 minutes to an hour early. Confessions are at 3:00, so maybe that explains some of that.

For some time we also had a 6:00 Mass on Saturday. It was sparsely attended, but I think there were “young” people there. Those who had finished their Saturday activities. Music - same as 4:00.

We have an 8:30 Mass on Sunday. Not sure who goes there, because I’ve never been.

10:30 Mass is well-attended. More families. The choir sings, so this Mass is more “musical” than the others. My DH tries to avoid this one, if at all possible.

 

[maherite1977]

We have 4 Masses on the weekend in our twinned Parishes…

Saturday - 4:00 p.m.
Usually the best attended Mass of the four. Choir always sings at this Mass. Mass especially popular during the summer for the air conditioning. A lot of senior citizens at this Mass, getting obligation out of the way. A lot of people leave right before the Recessional Hymn is sung, if not earlier - but those who say always shake hands with Father and our Deacon. Parking can be an issue at this Mass; we sometimes fill 4 parking lots and the surrounding streets with cars for this Mass.

Sunday - 8:30 a.m.
Choir usually sings at this Mass - a lot of late stragglers, but at least they stay until the end of Mass. Servers actually show up for this Mass, even though it is early in the morning. During the summer, most of the people sit toward the front, since the oscillating fans have limited range, and with no air conditioning at this particular church, any air is a blessing.

Sunday - 10:00 a.m.
95% of this Mass is in Polish - always has Polish Choir singing at this Mass. Still as good attendance and is not hard to understand the Mass at all - just like English except…well…it’s in Polish! Very faithful and pious group - hardly ever leave Mass early.

Sunday - 11:30 a.m.
Usually second in attendance of the four - everyone finally woke up in time to make this Mass. Folk group or organist sings at this Mass. Deacon in attendance. Again, during the summer, most of the people sit toward the front, since the oscillating fans have limited range, and with no air conditioning at this particular church, any air is a blessing.

We are very good at having all our scheduled EMHC’s and readers show up for the four Masses - and if they do not show up, there are usually two or three people capable of filling-in at the last minute.