Opportunity to attened Tridentine Mass

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Hello all,
I hope everyone is having a Blessed Lent and growing closer to God. As my title suggests, I have the opportunity to attend my first Tridentine Mass on the Feast of the Annunciation. I would greatly like to attend, but am a bit nervous, and to be truthful kind of hesitant. I think im going to talk to my Parish Priest about it. Is the Mass hard to follow? Does anyone have any experiences with this, or do you know any good sites about the Mass that will help me to get some idea of what will happen. I would love to attend this Mass, and am really hoping I can go. Any replys would be appreciated :). God Bless, and may the Peace and Love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you always.
Jacob :signofcross:
 
If you are worried about having a hard time following, you could always get a Latin Missal which will tell you everything you need to know.

But it isn’t necessary. You could just go and do what everyone else does.
 
Most Latin Mass communities which I have been to (which really isn’t many, so maybe I should not generalize) have missals provided that you pick up at the back of the Church and return on your way out. They tend to look like this:
http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/christtheking_2043_44620334
This version, was very easy for me to follow. I was given a Latin Missal as a gift that I find is not as easy to follow. I was maybe 10 years old the first time I went to a Latin Mass and I was sort of able to follow with the help of that particular booklet. You will be ok.

The part I would say can get tricky, is following along through a lot of the prayers which the priest says silently. If you look ahead to the next part that will be said out loud, then read the silent prayers at your own pace until you hear him start up again audibly.

I don’t know what the church you go to know is like. You may be blessed with a very traditional community, but if you are not there are some things you might know. You will receive communion on the tongue, kneeling. Before receiving communion, you do not say Amen, you remain silent. The little red book reminds you of this. No big deal if you slip up on that. I certainly did a lot as a kid after being so used to saying Amen.

As for websites, I don’t know of any off the top of my head, but I will have a look. I’m sure there is somewhere online that you could actually watch a video of a Tridentine Mass.
 
Chiltepin said:
There may be better out there, but here is what I have found.
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Quoting myself to disagree after spending a little more time on the site. SancaMissa is pretty awesome. There might not be better. We can still hope, but that is a really great website!
 
Jacob21 said:
Hello all,
I hope everyone is having a Blessed Lent and growing closer to God. As my title suggests, I have the opportunity to attend my first Tridentine Mass on the Feast of the Annunciation. I would greatly like to attend, but am a bit nervous, and to be truthful kind of hesitant. I think im going to talk to my Parish Priest about it. Is the Mass hard to follow? Does anyone have any experiences with this, or do you know any good sites about the Mass that will help me to get some idea of what will happen. I would love to attend this Mass, and am really hoping I can go. Any replys would be appreciated :). God Bless, and may the Peace and Love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you always.
Jacob :signofcross:
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Hi!! My church has been doing special Masses on Wednesdays during Lent some of them are from the Eastern Rite but the one this past Wednesday was the Tridentine Mass. It was Absolutely Beautiful!! You shouldn’t be nervous. I went by myself they had those missals that Chiltepin talked about. It was pretty easy to follow. I mainly watched because it was so beautiful. You will recognize some parts of the Mass other parts are different but yet so beautiful. I hope that you will be able to go I think you will really enjoy it.

Lori
 
Here is a 1hr 13 min video of a Traditional Latin Mass from start to finish.

video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1872714663680800365

A Traditional Latin Mass (“TLM”) can take, basically, from my layman’s viewpoint, four forms.
  1. Low (said) Mass - no music, congregation silent - all responses said by the server.
  2. Low (said) dialogue Mass - as 1., but responses said by the congregation .
  3. Missa Cantata / Sung Mass (as in the video)
  4. Missa Solemnis / Solemn High Mass - like 3 but more involved.
All are sublime, but the Gregorian Chant music of the Missa Cantata, for me, makes a sung Mass the most beautiful of all. The TLM has been described as the closest thing to Heaven on this earth. Thank God for it.

Here, we are extremely fortunate to have the neighbouring Leeds Diocese parish of Sacred Heart, Broughton, North Yorkshire, where a Missa Cantata is sung every 1st Sunday of the month at 11.30 a.m. UK postcode (find using Multimap or similar) is BD23 3AE. The parish priest there has been asked by the Bishop to train other Diocesan priests to say the TLM, so, in this Diocese, there is a measurable return to Tradition.

May all who hear the Traditional Latin Mass for the first time be fortified in their Catholic Faith and develop a love for the Mass of Ages, the Mass that the English Martyrs died to protect and to hand down to us.

Hope this helps.
 
Jacob21 said:
Hello all,
… I would love to attend this Mass, and am really hoping I can go. Any replys would be appreciated :). God Bless, and may the Peace and Love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you always.
Jacob :signofcross:
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I hope and pray that you do attend this Mass.
 
To the OP: just go, and don’t worry about it. If you’re worried about being conspicuous, sit at the back. You can then follow the older geezers in the congregation and stand up and kneel down when they do, as I did 😉

I didn’t have any kind of missal early on.

The priest will turn to the congregation and say: “Dominus vobiscum” and you reply with:

“Et cum spiritu tuo”.

That’s the basic response. Easy!

The lack of constant, overt participation by the congregation is actually quite relaxing I find, compared to the N.O. Mass.
 
Thank you all so very much! That site was awesome, and It sparked in me an even stronger desire to attend the Mass, and learn some Ecclesiastical latin! Thanks everyone for your comments and prayers. Ive decided I’m going to go! I can’t wait. I’m excited, still kind of nervous but hey, whats the worst that could happen. Thanks again! I’m very excited to attend my first TLM! 🙂 I’ll tell you how it goes! May God Bless you abundantly during this Holy Season of Lent!
Jacob :signofcross:
 
I have a missal that also describes what the priest is doing such as hands raised or profound bow that lets you follow along so you know when something is coming up. It’s really handy. I think once you go you’ll love the reverance of the TLM. It’s a lot quieter and the emphasis is on being there to worship.
 
Thank you all so very much. I’m very excited to attend tomorrow! Quick question, what is the procedure for recieving Communion? Thanks!
Jacob :signofcross:
 
Jacob21 said:
Quick question, what is the procedure for recieving Communion?
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Chiltepin said:
You will receive communion on the tongue, kneeling. Before receiving communion, you do not say Amen, you remain silent. The little red book reminds you of this…
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You will go forward in a line as you would in the OF. The set up will vary based on the church. Maybe you kneel one at a time to receive communion on the tongue. Maybe you will kneel in a row at an altar rail as the priest makes his way from one side to another. If there is no altar rail, you may still end up kneeling on a step on in a line somehow. Watch everyone else for what is done locally.

A communicant in a state of grace will kneel. The altar boy will hold a paten(is this the right word?) under your face while the priest gives you Communion. You open your mouth and stick your tongue out a bit so that he can place the Host on your tongue. If you have never received Communion like this before, do not be scared of looking silly with your tongue sticking out. Most people probably look silly, and you will perfect your technique in time.
 
Jacob21 said:
Thank you all so very much. I’m very excited to attend tomorrow! Quick question, what is the procedure for recieving Communion? Thanks!
Jacob :signofcross:
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Two small points:

1.) You don’t say “Amen” before receiving at the Traditional Mass;

2.) When you kneel at the altar you are not supposed to keep your hands above the altar rail. They go below, near your stomach. That’s something that many people are not aware of. Some people will place them under their chin in a prayer position, but this makes it difficult for the server who holds the patten beneath their chin. I’ve notice that a lot of times people are not sue what to do with their hands. Many times I’ve had people next to me with their hands above the altar, and as soon as they see me with mine below they immediately put theirs down :).
 
Dear Jacob -
Forgive my laughing at your sincere questions…but you seem to be approaching the Tridentine Mass - in fear! As if you were going to a firing squad - not knowing what to expect. 😛

First, thank Our Lady for bringing you there - on one of her great Feasts. (Please say a prayer for me, as this feast has a very personal connection for me.)

Secondly, just go. I see one poster indicated a Latin Missalet which may be available in many churches where the Tridentine Mass is offered. It sells in some stores for about $6.00. The first time may be a culture shock, if you’ve never attended one before. So, just follow the English side as best you can - watch and follow others - keep your eye on the altar and the priest (it will be inspiring) - and talk to God (at the Tridentine Mass you don’t talk out loud or to your neighbor - just God). Just tell Him - “I’m here. It’s new for me. But I’m trying. A-men.”
(And when you hear the bell ring? Pay attention - He’s coming to answer you !)
Dominus Vobiscum (The Lord be with you.)
 
Jacob21 said:
Thank you all so very much. I’m very excited to attend tomorrow! Quick question, what is the procedure for recieving Communion? Thanks!
Jacob :signofcross:
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Other posters have already answered the procedure question, I just wanted to add that I am delighted that you have decided to attend! Its very encouraging to hear that people are willing to go a little outside of their comfort zone to attend the TLM.

It will all be worth it. 🙂
 
Yours_Truly said:
Two small points:

1.) You don’t say “Amen” before receiving at the Traditional Mass;

2.) When you kneel at the altar you are not supposed to keep your hands above the altar rail. They go below, near your stomach. That’s something that many people are not aware of. Some people will place them under their chin in a prayer position, but this makes it difficult for the server who holds the patten beneath their chin. I’ve notice that a lot of times people are not sue what to do with their hands. Many times I’ve had people next to me with their hands above the altar, and as soon as they see me with mine below they immediately put theirs down :).
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I put my hands under the rail and think of it along the lines of the old ditty that says “no elbows on the table” to remind myself.
 
Dear Jacob -
Forgive my laughing at your sincere questions…but you seem to be approaching the Tridentine Mass - in fear! As if you were going to a firing squad - not knowing what to expect
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Haha no need to ask forgiveness. I will admit I am a bit nervous, but I’m very excited too! Haha your comment made me laugh and lighten up a bit lol. 🙂 And I’m praying for you 🙂

Thank you all for your responses, I greatly appreciate them. I’ll post after I come home from the Mass. The closer it gets the more excited I get haha.
Jacob :signofcross:
 
Hello all!
I got back from my first Tridentine Latin Mass a little bit ago, and it was amazing!!! So much reverence and honor being given to our Lord. I got lost in the missal only a few times (which was pretty much exactly like the one you showed me, only it was in the form of a bigger booklet.), but I got caught up. I absolutely loved it! And I found out that there is a Mass offered every Wednesday. Although I dont know if its the Extraordinary Form, because the Priest that celebrated it tonight isnt there all the time. He is a very Holy man, and extremely reverent in his celebration of the Mass. However It would be nice to attend Mass in the middle of the week, like a midweek tune up and refresher haha. Thank you all for helping to easy my anxiety, and answering my questions. I cant express how beautiful the Mass is, like Arthur of Lancs said in his post “closest thing to Heaven on this earth.” I totally agree! And I can’t even imagine how much more I’ll be able to appreciate it once I “get used to” the order of the Mass and dont have to flip through the Missal. I’d actually like to buy my own. Once again thank you all so very much, and may our Lord Jesus Christ bless you, your families and friends throughout this Holy Season of Lent. May you grow in grace and in peace, love and hope this Season, and the throughout the whole year. Amen
Jacob :signofcross:
 
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