Parishioners disrupt mass to voice concerns

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This is too much. Way too much. I have no words to express well. I am also reminded that Jesus may say: Forgive them for they know not what they do.

Father of Mercies, look at your priest and guard them against all evil, that they may be the salt of the earth.

Our Father…
Hail Mary…
 
I can’t imagine anyone thinking this was a good way to go - I honestly would be afraid of what could happen (from the protesters and from God.) It is so disrespectful to our Lord.
 
I was surprised to see the age of the protesters.

You would expect a bunch of 20 and 30 something’s, but…no
 
I’m 66 years old and my opinion is these flower children of the 60’s most of whom are in their early to late 70’s are more confused about their faith then many 20 something’s. I am part of a funeral ministry at my parish.Most of the women are 70 or older.Yrsyerday one of them said right in front of Fr. who was sitting at our table,that she doesn’t believe in purgatory,it’s either Heaven or Hell.Additionally these woman also embrace contraception,gay marriage etc
 
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Sounds like the Archdiocese and the new priest are cleaning up this “catholic” church and turning it into a Catholic church. Archbishop Sample is an extremely orthodox bishop so there is hope that he will stand his ground and allow these reforms to go through. We’ll see if he lives up to his reputation by how he responds to this.

At least one of the “vestments” that were trashed was a “rainbow vestment”, for what purpose, I’m sure many here can guess. The best course at this point would be to let the complaints flow in, address them courteously, but stand firm against the obviously heretical tendencies that were introduced into this parish in the past. If people leave, then they leave. I’m sure the nearest Episcopalian church will accept them.
 
When you start using Mass to protest, you throw into question how much you truly care about the things of God. There’s a time and place for everything, but this wasn’t the time or place.
JimG said:
The story is also reported here:
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From that:
for a long while, the parish was essentially run by a lay woman who would essentially contract out for priests as desired
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Maybe she feels her power is threatened and is fighting back? And how was she able to contract out priests? Was the Archbishop involved?

Really, though, this sounds like something out a non-denom or Baptist church. Not saying all are like this, but every once in a while you find congregants in power struggles with their pastor(s).
 
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From the “Deacon’s Bench” article:

“For years, St. Francis used inclusive language in its scripture readings. With references to God, for instance, they avoided using “he,” “lord” or “king” and instead used simply “God” or “creator.””

“Inclusive language” is another way of saying “heretical.” Scripture is Scripture. As Catholics, we believe its the inspired word of God…its not up to any human to change it.
 
What happened to the priest that was there?

And what do you suppose is happening right now wherever he went?
 
Good question. I don’t know what happened to the priest that immediately preceded the current one, but I did find an article that someone posted about a priest they had several decades ago who turned out to be homosexual and was later accused of sexual abuse. He later had his facultues revoked by the diocese. So this might give an idea of the kinds of priests that this parish has had in the past and why the parish is in the sad condition it’s in.

 
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I did find an article that someone posted about a priest they had several decades ago who turned out to be homosexual and was later accused of sexual abuse
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  1. Nothing in that article even hints at him being homosexual, just that he abused children.
  2. Given the number of parishes that have similar allegations levelled at a former priest yet are still going strong, I think there’s more here than just one really bad priest from a few decades ago.
 
This whole situation at this parish is the “Susan on the Parish Council” meme embodied. The good thing here is that there is a reasonable chance that the archbishop will support the priest. If this had happened in Chicago, the priest would probably be in a straitjacket right now. The fact that these people interrupted the mass gives them no credibility as well, so the priest is in a better position from the start here.

And those vestments belong in the dumpster, I don’t care who made them.
 
tseleehw said:
This whole situation at this parish is the “Susan on the Parish Council” meme embodied.
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It really is. I knew before clicking on the article that it was a bunch of 60+ year olds who were the driving force behind this. It’s just like that “Maria 2.0” crap in Germany that was going on awhile ago; it was all senior citizens. I don’t want to paint all elderly people with a broad brush as many older Catholics are very devout but it’s just how it always is when you see one of these stories. The only good thing is that this problem will be largely solved on its own in the next 20-30 years. The Church may have fewer active Catholics in the future, but those that do remain will largely be more devout. Those of the younger generation of Catholics today that don’t believe in the Church’s teachings aren’t staying in the Church and trying to change it like these people did; rather, they are leaving the Church entirely.
 
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0Scarlett_nidiyilii said:
I was surprised to see the age of the protesters.

You would expect a bunch of 20 and 30 something’s, but…no
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No, this is the age group that is causing a lot of these types of situations, the 60 or older group. I say that lightly because I am not far behind and not all of that age group are involved but that is the age group that just will not let their rebellion die and accept the Church as God gave it to us.
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I knew before clicking on the article that it was a bunch of 60+ year olds who were the driving force behind this.
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Yes. same here. Very sad. Lots of rosaries are needed for the Church and for our priests.
 
The priest really couldn’t do anything about this situation while it was going on. (Except pray.)
But all he has to do is be patient and in time they will disappear from the scene.
 
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I am not sure they will disappear. I wonder why they Don’t join the Episcopal church, but I think they hope if they unite, eventually they will get their way.
 
What goes around comes around. I guarantee these folks gleefully watched their old altar demolished and their old vestments and sacred things thrown in the trash. Now they’re upset when their trashy rainbow vestments and felt banners received the same fate.

I think my favorite part is a bunch of old white women yelling “you don’t belong here” to the African immigrant priest while proclaiming to be welcoming to immigrants.

And people think Susan from the Parish Council is an over the top satire. The good thing in this case is Archbishop Sample is no “Bishop Pat” (the bishop Susan always calls).
 
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I feel for all the other parishioners, who are probably in the majority, who just showed up wanting to hear a Mass and not deal with a bunch of old 70s protesters looking for attention in the worst way.
 
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