Moving to county with no Sunday bus service... ugh

[caadam]

Has it not occured to anyone that the OP is a catechumen and should be attending Mass with the other catechumens? A little charity towards the instructor, please, as he is correct. Attending Saturday evening Mass is a last resort.

My attending Sunday Mass as a catechumen isn’t being hindered because I’m living in a county that has Sunday bus service. My move will be happening weeks after RCIA is done and over with, and I have every intention of becoming a Catholic before I move.

 

[SMHW]

My concern lies in that, when I move to the new county, if going to Saturday evening Mass will be all right, considering the fact that I might not have any option allowing me to attend Sunday Mass after I move. By then, I won’t be a catechumen anymore, and RCIA will have ended weeks, probably months, before.

Well in that case your catechist just has an old school attitude that does not reflect the current practical teaching of the Church.

 

[caadam]

Well in that case your catechist just has an old school attitude that does not reflect the current practical teaching of the Church.

I’m coming to that conclusion, lol. I do really like my catechist, though; he’s a very kind, smart, and giving person. I respect him a lot, and I enjoy the dynamics between him and everyone in RCIA. This was the only hang-up I’ve been trying to sort out because I kept hearing different ideas about what is all right, so I’m glad I brought it here on the forums.

 

[peacoat]

My catechist seems to be very firm about attending Sunday Mass over Saturday evening Mass. I got the impression that Saturday evening Mass was a “last resort,” as in it’s acceptable but definitely not preferred. I personally believe that if one is able to attend Sunday Mass, one absolutely should, but if one can’t, then Saturday evening Mass seems just as acceptable.

So his disapproval kind of confuses me, especially when there is a lot that says Saturday evening Mass is just fine if one can’t go to Sunday Mass.

This is utter cow ****. Saturday night is a FINE day to go to Mass. I’d be careful with this leader. She/he is not speaking the truth and implying what is normally accepted is not.

 

[caadam]

This is utter cow ****. Saturday night is a FINE day to go to Mass. I’d be careful with this leader. She/he is not speaking the truth and implying what is normally accepted is not.

He hasn’t once implied that Saturday evening mass was unacceptable, only that it was less preferred over Sunday Mass. I’m thinking that his view on it is more of a personal preference, though. Overall, he’s an amazing catechist and I’m very thankful he’s the one teaching me about the Church. And in the future, after I move, if I ever get a chance to go to Sunday Mass, I certainly will!

 

[MSSheBear]

I feel the need to butt in here. Am I to understand that you (caadam) are moving to a county without a Catholic church of its own or any Sunday bus service? If that is the case perhaps you should consider buying a car or getting a bicycle to ride. Okay, so I have no idea how far it is or what the weather would be like.

I live in an urban area with a public transit service that, um, well basically it is nice if you have a bicycle. There are some areas in my county where you better have a car or horse, maybe.

 

[utah_rose]

I’m not sure why your catechist would prefer you attend Mass on Sunday.

I suppose it is because there is something to be said for the experiential aspect of attending Mass on a Sunday. Or perhaps all those in RCIA are encouraged to attend Mass together? Are you a catechumen or a candidate? If you are a catechumen then I guess you will miss the dismissal of the catechumens and your “break open the word” session.

Sometimes too they have “mission” churches or chapels in rural areas where there may be a Communion service on Saturday night or Sunday. I live in Utah and there are a lot of areas that have this. If not, there’s nothing wrong with going to the Saturday evening Mass, and perhaps you’d be able to meet someone there who’d be willing to give you a ride. Another option may be asking the pastor, because he may know someone who would be willing to give you a ride. Not everyone lives close to their parish. And welcome home!

 

[caadam]

I feel the need to butt in here. Am I to understand that you (caadam) are moving to a county without a Catholic church of its own or any Sunday bus service? If that is the case perhaps you should consider buying a car or getting a bicycle to ride. Okay, so I have no idea how far it is or what the weather would be like.

I live in an urban area with a public transit service that, um, well basically it is nice if you have a bicycle. There are some areas in my county where you better have a car or horse, maybe.

No Sunday bus service, like I said in my first post and thread title. Getting a car isn’t a real option right now for a couple of reasons; for one, it’s way too expensive and I can’t even begin to afford it with insurance and the cost of gas ($3.50 a gallon); second, I don’t have the financial freedom to save up for a car in the next eight months in general.

A bike could be a good idea, but I haven’t rode a bike in over a decade, and considering the kind of driving that goes on in these parts, I don’t feel particularly safe as a rusty bike rider (I’m also used to lots of walking and bus riding). But as time goes on, it could definitely be a viable option.

 

[MSSheBear]

No Sunday bus service, like I said in my first post and thread title. Getting a car isn’t a real option right now for a couple of reasons; for one, it’s way too expensive and I can’t even begin to afford it with insurance and the cost of gas ($3.50 a gallon); second, I don’t have the financial freedom to save up for a car in the next eight months in general.

A bike could be a good idea, but I haven’t rode a bike in over a decade, and considering the kind of driving that goes on in these parts, I don’t feel particularly safe as a rusty bike rider (I’m also used to lots of walking and bus riding). But as time goes on, it could definitely be a viable option.

Cars are expensive. :sad_yes: My first two were over 12 years old when I got them. If there are a lot of cyclists in your area it probably is safe. My area is considered safe but I have recently lost my nerve riding on some of the major roads. I have a network of low traffic roads that I use as well as some bike paths (which don’t always go where I want to.) So I can see why you would be concerned. A bike path would be nice for an emerging cyclist.

 

[caadam]

Cars are expensive. :sad_yes: My first two were over 12 years old when I got them. If there are a lot of cyclists in your area it probably is safe. My area is considered safe but I have recently lost my nerve riding on some of the major roads. I have a network of low traffic roads that I use as well as some bike paths (which don’t always go where I want to.) So I can see why you would be concerned. A bike path would be nice for an emerging cyclist.

Yeah… we have people trying to encourage more bikes, but the area where I live isn’t biker friendly, and the drivers aren’t, either. I mean that last part rather literally. It’s not surprising why there aren’t a lot of bikers on the road around here, despite how convenient it is nowadays.

 

[MSSheBear]

I live in an area where there are lots of cyclists who are very determined and the drivers are for the most part tolerant. But it sounds like this isn’t the case in your area. I’d let the more determined cyclists “train” the local drivers. In that case you should just attend the Vigil Mass. Actually at my parish it is the most popular Mass.