Proclamation of the Date of Easter at Epiphany January 6, 2008

[Beautiful]

For all those that might have missed this yesterday -

Proclamation of the Date of Easter at Epiphany
January 6,2008

Introduction

1. The Proclamation of the Date of Easter on Epiphany dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to make known the date of Easter in advance, since many celebrations of the liturgical year depend on its date. The number of Sundays that follow Epiphany, the date of Ash Wednesday, and the number of Sundays that follow Pentecost are all computed in relation to Easter.
2. Although calendars now give the date of Easter and the other feasts in the liturgical year in advance, the Epiphany proclamation still has value. It is a reminder of teh centrality of the resurrection of the Lord in the liturgical year and the importance of the great mysteries of faith which are celebrated each year.
3. The proclamation may be sung or proclaimed at the ambo by a deacon, cantor, or reader either after the gospel or after the prayer after communion.
4. Each year the proper dates for Holy Thursday, Ash Wednesday, Ascension, Pentecost, and the First Sunday of Advent must be inserted into the text. These dates are found in the table which is included with the introductory documents of the Sacramentary. The form to be used for announcing each date is: the date of month, e.g., “the seventh of April.”
5. On the solemnity of the Epiphany, after the homily or after communion, the deacon or, in his absence, another minister announces the date of Easter and the other feasts of the liturgical year according to the following text.

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Dear brothers and sisters, the glory of the Lord has shone upon us, and shall ever be manifest among us, until the day of his return. Through the rhythms of times and seasons let us celebrate the mysteries of salvation.

Let us recall the year’s culmination, the Easter Triduum of the Lord: his last supper, his crucifixion, his burial, and his rising celebrated between the evening of the 20th of March and the evening of the 23rd of March.

Each Easter - as on each Sunday - the Holy Church makes present the great and saving deed by which Christ has for ever conquered sin and death.

From Easter are reckoned all the days we keep holy. Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, will occur 6th of February.
The Ascension of the Lord will be commemorated on the 1st or 4th of May.
Pentecost, the joyful conclusion of the season of Easter, will be celebrated on the 11th of May. And this year the First Sunday of Advent will be on the 30th of November.

Likewise the pilgrim Church proclaims the passover of Christ in the feasts of the holy Mother of God, in the feasts of the Apostles and Saints, and in the commemoration of the faithful departed.

To Jesus Christ, who was, who is, and who is to come, Lord of time and history, be endless praise, for ever and ever.

R. Amen.

 

[Joysong]

I am SO blessed, for my pastor chanted this proclamation yesterday. In fact, it was the first time ever that I was able to hear this, though I have been to scores of liturgies on the Feast of Epiphany.

In addition, he explained the three-fold significance of the Feast, which we read in the antiphon for Canticle of Mary in LOTH, evening prayer yesterday;

• Jesus’s baptism at the Jordan
• Jesus changing water into wine at Cana
• The Magi’s adoration

I should add that our pastor is new to our parish, and praise God for his coming to us. You will never guess who he is!

 

[benedictgal]

My former parish in Austin would do this. It was beautiful. I tried to get my new parish to do it, but, nothing ever came of it. However, when I heard it while watching the feed from the Vatican, I was delighted because it was chanted in Latin.

I do hope that my pastor will reconsider and have us do it next year.

 

[Colmcille]

For all those that might have missed this yesterday -

Proclamation of the Date of Easter at Epiphany
January 6,2008

Introduction

1. The Proclamation of the Date of Easter on Epiphany dates from a time when calendars were not readily available. It was necessary to make known the date of Easter in advance, since many celebrations of the liturgical year depend on its date. The number of Sundays that follow Epiphany, the date of Ash Wednesday, and the number of Sundays that follow Pentecost are all computed in relation to Easter.
2. Although calendars now give the date of Easter and the other feasts in the liturgical year in advance, the Epiphany proclamation still has value. It is a reminder of teh centrality of the resurrection of the Lord in the liturgical year and the importance of the great mysteries of faith which are celebrated each year.
3. The proclamation may be sung or proclaimed at the ambo by a deacon, cantor, or reader either after the gospel or after the prayer after communion.
4. Each year the proper dates for Holy Thursday, Ash Wednesday, Ascension, Pentecost, and the First Sunday of Advent must be inserted into the text. These dates are found in the table which is included with the introductory documents of the Sacramentary. The form to be used for announcing each date is: the date of month, e.g., “the seventh of April.”
5. On the solemnity of the Epiphany, after the homily or after communion, the deacon or, in his absence, another minister announces the date of Easter and the other feasts of the liturgical year according to the following text.

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Dear brothers and sisters, the glory of the Lord has shone upon us, and shall ever be manifest among us, until the day of his return. Through the rhythms of times and seasons let us celebrate the mysteries of salvation.

Let us recall the year’s culmination, the Easter Triduum of the Lord: his last supper, his crucifixion, his burial, and his rising celebrated between the evening of the 20th of March and the evening of the 23rd of March.

Each Easter - as on each Sunday - the Holy Church makes present the great and saving deed by which Christ has for ever conquered sin and death.

From Easter are reckoned all the days we keep holy. Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, will occur 6th of February.
The Ascension of the Lord will be commemorated on the 1st or 4th of May.
Pentecost, the joyful conclusion of the season of Easter, will be celebrated on the 11th of May. And this year the First Sunday of Advent will be on the 30th of November.

Likewise the pilgrim Church proclaims the passover of Christ in the feasts of the holy Mother of God, in the feasts of the Apostles and Saints, and in the commemoration of the faithful departed.

To Jesus Christ, who was, who is, and who is to come, Lord of time and history, be endless praise, for ever and ever.

R. Amen.

Our pastor chanted this, also. I think it is beautiful and dignified. What a blessing that would be even more significant if it could be gracefully shared with hungry souls. My sister-in-law, a Methodist/Presbyterian, asked me a month after Epiphany how the date was set for Easter. I couldn’t answer very well, although I’m fairly well informed as to the astronomy and ancient history of it. So much has been lost to the modern day distractions of affluence and information overload, I’m afraid. Thanks for a great contribution, BEAUTIFUL! Colmcille