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MissRose73
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For me, I chose Other – as it varies based on the church I go to and if I go to EF or OF Masses.
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Love_Divine
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When I get to Mass the OF crowd is still leaving, and many congregate at the back of the church in front of the sacristy and visit quite loudly. There’s a sign upon entering the church to be quiet, but nothing in the back to remind people to “shhh!!!”. Once the OF crowd leaves it gets pretty quiet.
My former church back home…I was told once that if I wanted to pray before Mass to go to chapel. The church is a social gathering first and if you want to pray in quietness, you better not disrupt the socializing.
My former church back home…I was told once that if I wanted to pray before Mass to go to chapel. The church is a social gathering first and if you want to pray in quietness, you better not disrupt the socializing.
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jasonjessica09
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For an EF it is very quiet, there was one exception when these 2 men behind me were chatting but I put them in their place pretty quickly 
The OF…well that is a different story, College Campus Ministry Masses are the worst when it comes to pre-Mass chatter. At least at the couple that I’ve been too.
The OF…well that is a different story, College Campus Ministry Masses are the worst when it comes to pre-Mass chatter. At least at the couple that I’ve been too.
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jasonjessica09
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Also chatter before a Christmas Mass is always the worst because pepole are sitting there for much longer than usual.
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frenchbeatle
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I chose in between quiet & noisy. The talking is pretty quiet, but the organist/pianist is making the most noise, so everyone talks a bit louder then they normally would.
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MSSheBear
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The church I attend now is noisy before Mass. The acoustics, I believe, make it sound worse than it is. It is a large church and inevitably someone is chatting to someone else.
But people are friendly with one another and even visitors.
But people are friendly with one another and even visitors.
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MissRose73
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I’ll add a bit more:
Most of the EF Masses I go to are quieter with the exception when the Rosary (and sometimes the Divine Mercy Chaplet) is prayed before Mass in a medium volume of voice at most but those not participating in the devotions know not to talk or talk outside the sanctuary. I much prefer the chances to go to those Mass types as much more reverence & quiet goes on before, during and after Mass.
The OF Masses, it depends on one place to the other. I’ve been to places where the talking was rare, others it was so noisy you could not hear yourself think with the talking, others it was inbetween. I do not mind the interludes of instrumental music/vocal music as it sometimes keeps the talking a bit down.
Most of the EF Masses I go to are quieter with the exception when the Rosary (and sometimes the Divine Mercy Chaplet) is prayed before Mass in a medium volume of voice at most but those not participating in the devotions know not to talk or talk outside the sanctuary. I much prefer the chances to go to those Mass types as much more reverence & quiet goes on before, during and after Mass.
The OF Masses, it depends on one place to the other. I’ve been to places where the talking was rare, others it was so noisy you could not hear yourself think with the talking, others it was inbetween. I do not mind the interludes of instrumental music/vocal music as it sometimes keeps the talking a bit down.
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DihydrogenOxide
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I notice a difference when people are taught and understand that Jesus wholly present; body, blood, soul and divinity in a catholic church.
This is also true when the pastor puts great emphasis on the focus on God during the Mass, rather than a focus on community. What is the purpose of the Mass, if it is not focused on God, but rather on the pride of the congregation present?
These loud churches have, in effect, become like a protestant church, where talking among each other in a church “service” is acceptable. They lack the one very important thing that we possess in our churches, namely, the holy Mass, and, of course, Jesus ever present in the tabernacle, body, blood, soul and divinity.
This is also true when the pastor puts great emphasis on the focus on God during the Mass, rather than a focus on community. What is the purpose of the Mass, if it is not focused on God, but rather on the pride of the congregation present?
These loud churches have, in effect, become like a protestant church, where talking among each other in a church “service” is acceptable. They lack the one very important thing that we possess in our churches, namely, the holy Mass, and, of course, Jesus ever present in the tabernacle, body, blood, soul and divinity.
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corsair
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Our local OF parish is quiet before Mass because most of us are saying the Rosary. After Mass, however, it gets pretty noisy. Some of us have started saying the old Leonine prayers after Mass just to try and quiet folks down somewhat. I think its starting to work.
The Ef parish we attend monthly is quiet as can be expected with 300 - 500 peolpe plus dozens of kids entering or leaving on a marble floor. Still its quieter than our OF parish.
The Ef parish we attend monthly is quiet as can be expected with 300 - 500 peolpe plus dozens of kids entering or leaving on a marble floor. Still its quieter than our OF parish.
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7_Sorrows
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my parish has a lot of noise, talking, distractions before the weekend Mass begins.
during the week, it is very quiet before and after the Mass.
i try to get to church early for the weekend Mass so i am not so distracted and can have some quiet time for prayer and reflection before the crowd arrives and Mass begins.
during the week, it is very quiet before and after the Mass.
i try to get to church early for the weekend Mass so i am not so distracted and can have some quiet time for prayer and reflection before the crowd arrives and Mass begins.
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promethius
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Did they really tell you all of that, or are you embellishing a bit?My former church back home…I was told once that if I wanted to pray before Mass to go to chapel. The church is a social gathering first and if you want to pray in quietness, you better not disrupt the socializing.
I sincerely doubt that someone told you the church is a social gathering first and formost.
So your purpose for praying is to silence others? Oi, I would generally advise staying away from irreverant and manipulative uses of prayer…Our local OF parish is quiet before Mass because most of us are saying the Rosary. After Mass, however, it gets pretty noisy. Some of us have started saying the old Leonine prayers after Mass just to try and quiet folks down somewhat. I think its starting to work.
By whose authority do YOU declare their masses and Eucharist invalid? I shiver at the pride it must take to do so…
You sure showed them! And what authority did you act on to “put them in their place”? Who appointed you to shepherd others? Are you the priest, or are you a layperson who has self-appointed to serve as liturgy police?For an EF it is very quiet, there was one exception when these 2 men behind me were chatting but I put them in their place pretty quickly
Oi, all of these are the reason I’ll never set foot into an EF mass unless the Vatican declares it the normative rite again.
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mcmitton
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Good topic!
Before mass on Sunday, those very few in the nave are quiet, praying, reflecting. But, we musicians and cantor are quickly rehearsing the music and psalm to be sung during mass. We are the one Catholic church in an agrarian county and our only opportunity to practice is before mass. We do try to be finished 15 minutes before mass, but I know that it must be distracting for those few in the nave.
Out in the gathering space, however, is quite another matter. The social interaction is great and sometimes too loud. Even with the doors to the nave closed, it is distracting, even to us musicians.
There is no quiet in the nave after the recessional hymn. This is when I notice the “noise” most. We remove the “numbers” from the song board, pack up our stuff, and exit as quietly as we can. But the doors to the gathering space are left open, and the social interaction is still quite loud.
Many of our parishioners only see each other during the week at the Sunday mass. I understand their joy and enthusiam. But it is noisy.
Before mass on Sunday, those very few in the nave are quiet, praying, reflecting. But, we musicians and cantor are quickly rehearsing the music and psalm to be sung during mass. We are the one Catholic church in an agrarian county and our only opportunity to practice is before mass. We do try to be finished 15 minutes before mass, but I know that it must be distracting for those few in the nave.
Out in the gathering space, however, is quite another matter. The social interaction is great and sometimes too loud. Even with the doors to the nave closed, it is distracting, even to us musicians.
There is no quiet in the nave after the recessional hymn. This is when I notice the “noise” most. We remove the “numbers” from the song board, pack up our stuff, and exit as quietly as we can. But the doors to the gathering space are left open, and the social interaction is still quite loud.
Many of our parishioners only see each other during the week at the Sunday mass. I understand their joy and enthusiam. But it is noisy.
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MissRose73
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I like your idea about the prayers after, perhaps do something like that before Mass and I am sure either people will participate or keep quiet…Our local OF parish is quiet before Mass because most of us are saying the Rosary. After Mass, however, it gets pretty noisy. Some of us have started saying the old Leonine prayers after Mass just to try and quiet folks down somewhat. I think its starting to work.
The Ef parish we attend monthly is quiet as can be expected with 300 - 500 peolpe plus dozens of kids entering or leaving on a marble floor. Still its quieter than our OF parish.
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At_Trent
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had to vote other
Weekdays, no problem
Sundays before Mass, no problem
After Mass on Sunday, it’s ridiculous.
Weekdays, no problem
Sundays before Mass, no problem
After Mass on Sunday, it’s ridiculous.
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MissRose73
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I don’t have an issue with the talking after Mass, but would prefer it to be outside the sanctuary to keep the noise down for anyone who chooses to stay and pray/reflect after Mass.
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LovingMass
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I wish people would not visit in the sanctuary either before or after Mass, as there are always people attempting to pray while some of us are struggling to center ourselves in preparation of and thanksgiving for receiving the most holy Eucharist. PLEASE step out into the narthex before chatting with your pals!
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