Missel of 1962 Mass ?'s

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I will be going to out to our local monastary, which celebrates using the missel of 1962, alter rails, on tongue, etc… for the first time soon! I’m used to the current method and would like to know what things to train my dc in before we go to reduce confusion and faux paus.

I do NOT want to hear yet another pre-vatican II vs N.O. debate please!

What would you let someone know to do to prepare?

Thanks!
 
Before I answer you question, If you don’t mind me asking what monastery is this?

There are only a few things that you should keep in mind if this is your first time at a Latin Mass. You don’t want to overwelm yourself, but there are a couple of things that you should keep in mind while at a Tridentine Mass.

First you should find out whether it will be a low mass or a high mass. High masses generally are a lot more festive than low masses and include the use of music and incense.

For the 1962 masses there is generally less participation on the part of the congregation. At some Latin Masses the congregation doesn’t respond to the priest at all, but at other Latin masses (called the “Dialogue” mass) the congregation will respond at certain parts of the mass.

The Latin mass will also generally involve a lot more kneeling than you are likely used to. If it is a low mass you will be kneeling for the better part of the mass, if it is a high mass you won’t be kneeling as much, but it will still be more than at a Novus Ordo mass.

The other main thing is that you dont’ say “Amen” at communion. Like at the Eastern Liturgies, at the Latin Mass you are not supposed to respond to the priest when he gives you communion. Just stick out your tongue when the priest approaches you.

If you have any other specific questions just ask and I’d be more than willing to help you out. The Tridentine Mass will probably seem overwelming to you at first, but just give it a try.
 
Also, I suggest to people that are going for their first time or haven’t been for a while to not worry about flipping through the books to try to read the mass with the priest. Do this before hand to know what the scripture readings are and just allow yourself to experience the prayer of the liturgy. If you have a passive prayerful disposition the Tridentine Liturgy can wrap itself around you and draw you up into the mysteries of the faith. Just be prayerful and pay attention and be aware of the filled silence of the canon. I can’t stress passivity enough. The litugy is not designed with the modern busy-ness in mind but with a much slower more deliberate design that is hard for most newcommers to get aquainted with.
 
Via a link found in the archives of Dappled Things, here’s a pretty good guide to preparing for the Traditional Mass.

Note: Take everything else on the site with a grain of salt. Many articles show a definite schismatic influence.
 
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Before I answer you question, If you don’t mind me asking what monastery is this?
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**hmmm, so much for keeping our real selves private on the net.😉 It’s Clear Creek Monastery, run by a bunch of french **
**Benedictine monks. My friend who has invited me, says to not worry about it being in latin because they have such strong french accents that even those who are used to the latin can’t always understand.🙂 **
**Wow. It’s a Sunday Mass, so it seems it may be 1.5 to 2 hours? That’s a looong time to kneel with 7 kids in a pew! I’m going to have to do some serious strategy thinking to make it happen in any sort of peace!:o **
Thanks for the information!
Oh wait! Should I get scarves or something for headcovering for myself and 4 yr old girl?
 
It still could be a low mass. Don’t worry about head coverings. If it is a high mass, you’re probably in for some of the sweetest gregorian chant you’ll ever hear, being at a monastery and all. If it is a high mass, the monks will sing the parts of the mass that change daily in gregorian or polyphony. DON’T STICK YOUR HEAD IN THE MISSAL!!!
Watch instead.
 
If it is a normal Sunday Low Mass without Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, look at about an hour to an hour and ten minutes or so. With Benediction add another twenty minutes. For a High Mass look at about an hour and a half or so. If it is a Solemn High Mass it could go one and a half to two hours.

Most women do cover their heads with either veils, scarves or hats or some sort. Berets seem a particular favorite of the younger women at our Mass. As far as little girls I don’t really think there is any set rule, not there is a rule about women covering their heads either, but from what I have seen if the child receives communion normally the head is covered. I would say at the Masses I’ve been to, maybe 90% of the women cover their heads, so I really wouldn’t worry too much about that…

There is a lot of kneeling, which is hard for some people to do. I notice that those unable to usually sit or stand as the case may be.

Don’t get wrapped up in trying to use the Missal. It can get confusing . Most good Missals, St. Joseph, St. Andrews etc, have everything in Latin and English. Most places where they have the Mass also have small red booklets, misallettes I guess which describes everything pretty well. I actually hope it is a High Mass with Benediction. They are very very beautiful, reverent and an incredible experience.

I can only echo the previous poster in saying, experience the Mass. It will somehow, someway join with you and lift you. It is very hard to explain, At times the silences can be overpowering, and the reverence awe inspiring.

I truly hope that the experience is a good one for you and your family. When I first returned to the Traditional Mass, it actually had me crying about halfway through. I had forgotten just how beautiful it was.
 
DON’T STICK YOUR HEAD IN THE MISSAL!!
Thought I’d tell you that again 😉
That is an awesome community, it it is the one in Oklahoma. When they get the monastery built, It might be a place to take a week’s retreat.
 
“The faithful are asked to be appropriately attired when entering the monastic Oratory.”

This usually means modest dress, no tank tops, speghetti straps, low cut tops or short skirts for the ladies. For men usually a shirt with collar, slacks and a sports jacket. No shorts for either. Ladies usually wear a veil or at least some sort of head covering.

One thing else - silence - there will be none of the visiting before Mass that one may see at some N.O. Parishes.

The gregorian chant at Clear Creek is exceptionally lovely.

Enjoy
 
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