Masses being cancelled

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Petergee:
Who are you to dictate that “it’s really not a norm”?
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I am talking about the norm from the culture I grew up in. Calm down.
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I agree, Lea. I don’t think it’s the norm either. Well, occasionally parishioners in my parish (in the UK) will attend a funeral as they are during the usual daily Mass and some people like to keep to their rule of daily Mass. Most avoid them though, either because funerals are double the length of the daily Mass or perhaps they find any funeral upsetting, or they don’t want to intrude.

Going to a stranger’s wedding? Particularly as they are usually such noisy affairs? Why would you? Mind you, if it’s after another Mass some of the ladies like to stand outside the church when everyone arrives to see what they are wearing (very little sometimes).
 
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paperwight said:
Well, occasionally parishioners in my parish (in the UK) will attend a funeral as they are during the usual daily Mass and some people like to keep to their rule of daily Mass. Most avoid them though, either because funerals are double the length of the daily Mass or perhaps they find any funeral upsetting, or they don’t want to intrude.
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It makes sense to have strangers if it’s during the normal Mass. Baptisms/Confirmations are usually attended by the community because of this reason. My parish has weddings and funerals separate from the normal Mass times, and it’s usually at hours where nobody would be around the church. Probably not efficient for the priests but that’s just the way it is.
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Going to a stranger’s wedding? Particularly as they are usually such noisy affairs? Why would you?
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I don’t think anyone minds if one or two sits quietly at the back. Most wedding masses I’ve been to are really small and people tend to dress up pretty well, so it’s easy to stick out as a sore thumb and possibly ‘offend’ the bride/groom if you’re there with casual attire. But keep in mind I come from a place where you would be judged if you pass something to another with your left hand, lol!
 
That’s interesting. Is it an Asian country? What happens if someone is left-handed?
 
Yup it is. As for someone being left handed, I genuinely don’t know.
 
During the Black Death, many priests died, having caught the plague while administering Last Rites. Doubtless many parishes were left without a priest for some time, forcing the cancellation of Mass. Regardless, the bishop can dispense the obligation to attend Mass because of hazardous conditions, whether these be a pestilence or severe weather.
 
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Masses will resume on 14 March 2020. On one hand since masses resume, obligation to attend mass should follow, but the Archbishop also says that it is alright not to go for mass if one is uncomfortable to attend despite the precautions being taken by the Church. This is confusing.
 
There was no holy water in our cathedral stoop today with notices that this would be until further notice :confused: uk
 
The Roman Catholic Church that I grew up in has daily Mass and if someone dies that Mass is normally held during the regular Mass time and it is NOT considered rude for other’s to attend it is expected. I would say if one didn’t want other’s there then they would ask the priest to celebrate a Mass outside of regularly scheduled Mass times. Masses are not supposed to private but public events.
 
Your bishop has responsibility for those under his care.
He, your bishop, has discerned that those under his care should stay home.
You should OBEY your bishop’s direction.
You could make a spiritual communion.


St. Clement’s Eucharistic Shrine in Boston each and every day live streams
their Mass. The celebrant is excellent. If you wish to view it find the schedule below.

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Schedule - St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine

Find the St. Clement Shrine schedule of Masses and Confession as well as Adoration, Young Adult group meetings, Rosary, and other special events.
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Masses have been cancelled in the Archdiocese of Washington as well, and all Catholic schools closed.
 
Bishops of Colorado have suspended all Masses,Lenten Devotions until nd of the month.😞
 
This must be a nationwide mandate in an effort to slow down the virus.Prayers that we will all be able to partake of HolyWeek services and Easter:pray:🙏🙏
 
If attending Mass is the cause of my death, then great - God will no doubt take it into account upon final judgment of my many sins.
 
No, in a Catholic Church weddings and funerals are not supposed to be private. You are crashing a wedding if you show up at a reception uninvited, you are not crashing a wedding if you show up at a wedding mass. A wedding is a public event, as it affects the entire society.
 
tafan2 said:
No, in a Catholic Church weddings and funerals are not supposed to be private. You are crashing a wedding if you show up at a reception uninvited, you are not crashing a wedding if you show up at a wedding mass. A wedding is a public event, as it affects the entire society.
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I am not suggesting that Catholics shouldn’t attend the weddings or funerals of strangers, but at least in this country (the US), non-Catholics would find this very bizarre — funerals less so (some people have very few friends or loved ones, and your presence would be welcomed), but weddings are almost always invitation-only, and you are expected to be dressed a certain way (at least in some social circles), attend the reception, and bring a gift. The last wedding I attended was several years ago (Lutheran), at a secular venue site, and I honestly don’t remember if I wore a tie and jacket or not — these were pretty down-to-earth people in a rural county, wonderful folks, had a very nice time.
 
Jeanne_S said:
Prayers that we will all be able to partake of HolyWeek services and Easter
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That won’t happen in my Swiss diocese. Public Masses are suspended at least until April 30th. Private Masses will still be held, and the diocese is going to livestream a daily Mass on its website until things can resume as usual.
 
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