Priest leaves after Homily?

[Flame4]

I’ve noticed that if there are two priests at the mass (Celebrant and Homilist) the Homilist will sometimes leave the mass after giving the homily. I was just curious as to why they do that.

Thanks and God Bless.

 

[ConstantineTG]

I’ve noticed that if there are two priests at the mass (Celebrant and Homilist) the Homilist will sometimes leave the mass after giving the homily. I was just curious as to why they do that.

Thanks and God Bless.

Is this St. Mary’s in Vancouver?

One priest always delivers the Gospel and Homily, leaves, and comes back later to help with Communion. Although he is not vested as the celebrant.

 

[Phemie]

I’ve noticed that if there are two priests at the mass (Celebrant and Homilist) the Homilist will sometimes leave the mass after giving the homily. I was just curious as to why they do that.

Thanks and God Bless.

I’ve seen that happen in my parish also and I can only think of one reason: the priest has his own 2 Masses to celebrate that day so he can’t concelebrate.

 

[Rand_Al_Thor]

To add to what Phemie said, parishes often designate a priest to give the homily at each weekend Mass. With him being able to celebrate only 2 Masses a day, normally, he will often give only the homily at the Masses celebrated by the other priest. Sometimes he will return to help distribute communion.

I Christ,
Rand

 

[Flame4]

Thanks! I’m glad to know.

 

[ConstantineTG]

I’ve seen that happen in my parish also and I can only think of one reason: the priest has his own 2 Masses to celebrate that day so he can’t concelebrate.

In the parish I was talking about, the priests alternate. So one priest says Liturgy of the Word this Mass, then is the celebrant for the next. Although given the parish has 5 Masses on Sunday, one of the priests will say 3 Masses. I think its normal for priests to say more than 2 Masses in our diocese.

 

[Matthew_Holford]

Why can’t the priest remain? He doesn’t have to concelebrate; he can be present in choro.

 

[ConstantineTG]

Why can’t the priest remain? He doesn’t have to concelebrate; he can be present in choro.

I don’t know, but my guess is so that he can take a break too. Since the celebrant has to be there the entire Mass. I forgot there was 6 Masses among 2 priests in my case, and its 4 Masses back-to-back in the morning until 1pm (which would finish by around 2:15).

 

[Matthew_Holford]

I don’t know, but my guess is so that he can take a break too. Since the celebrant has to be there the entire Mass. I forgot there was 6 Masses among 2 priests in my case, and its 4 Masses back-to-back in the morning until 1pm (which would finish by around 2:15).

First, never sure whether you are talking from the Latin Catholic point of view or Eastern Catholic. I’m going to assume in this case, referring to the number of Masses, you’re talking from the Latin Catholic point of view.

I’m also assuming we’re talking about Sundays.

Six Masses among two priests means three Masses each and I think that trination is permitted on Sundays. Then why doesn’t each priest just completely celebrate three Masses each.

It just seems somehow wrong to me although I’m probably wrong for a priest to come in and out for various parts of the Mass. Plus I form the impression that each priest has some part in all 6 Masses. If they need a break surely the more logical option is just to celebrate three full Masses each.

Is the attendance at each Mass large enough to justify having that many Masses?

 

[ConstantineTG]

First, never sure whether you are talking from the Latin Catholic point of view or Eastern Catholic. I’m going to assume in this case, referring to the number of Masses, you’re talking from the Latin Catholic point of view.

Hehehe, when I say Mass, I mean the Roman Rite Mass. When I talk about Eastern Rites I will say Divine Liturgy, Liturgy, or DL

I’m also assuming we’re talking about Sundays.

Six Masses among two priests means three Masses each and I think that trination is permitted on Sundays. Then why doesn’t each priest just completely celebrate three Masses each.

It just seems somehow wrong to me although I’m probably wrong for a priest to come in and out for various parts of the Mass. Plus I form the impression that each priest has some part in all 6 Masses. If they need a break surely the more logical option is just to celebrate three full Masses each.

Is the attendance at each Mass large enough to justify having that many Masses?

I don’t know really, but both priests start all Masses.

Yes, its a large congregation. Every Mass is standing room only, there must be at least 1000 people at every Mass. The 1pm Mass has the least people, and by least I mean only about 20 people are standing and the pews are full. There are ushers who makes sure the seating are maximized so its not like some people just stand because they don’t want to squeeze in.

 

[needurprayers]

Our church has 1 mass on sat. and 2 on sunday. We have 2 priests and 2 deacons. The pastor cuts out of mass after the homily and never returns.