Venting thread: Horrified at disrespect shown

[CalCatholic]

Apparently back in the old daysthere used to be morning Masses before work where people would drop in just long enough to recieve, and this was encouraged.

I have heard this also, it probably just morphed into what we have now in all parishes. I have to serve at Mass and usually have to help ‘clean up’ (Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and other duties), so I never get the ‘good seats’ at Dennys, it just isn’t fair!

 

[Patchunky]

I remember the priest in charge of the youth group in high school giving us a session on mass etiquette. Leaving before the priest was obviously one of the biggest things, and he told us about a priest who hung a banner above the main exit that said ‘Judas was the first to leave the Last Supper.’ Apparently, that helped curb the problem!

One of my friends is a priest and he hung 2 very famous ikons in the back of his church. One is the Angel who writes down the names of those who disturb the Divine Liturgy and the other is the Angel who writes down the names of those who leave the Divine Liturgy early

 

[MissRose73]

I like what this church posted on their website as I would think it would be common sense stuff especially for those who are life long Catholics (but it may not be to some):

holyspiritfresno.org/page.php?pid=6

1. MASS IS HOLY. It is that most special and sacred of times that we encounter our Creator-Redeemer-Sustainer GOD in a most intimate and awesome way and receive Him in the most real way possible, in The Eucharist - if we are properly disposed.
2. DRESS APPROPRIATELY. One should always wear clothes that are modest, and, if at all possible, all things being equal, clean and the nicest clothes one has. Shorts, sweats, halter tops, low cut blouses, tee shirts, and the like are a distraction and diminish the reverential aspect of the Mass.
3. BE ON TIME. It is extremely distracting when people arrive late to Mass. One should do everything in one’s power to arrive on time – better yet, early, so as to avoid disturbing one’s fellow worshippers and their focus on the Mass.
4. TURN CELL PHONES AND PAGERS OFF. The reasons for this should be obvious.
5. SHOW REVERENCE TOWARD THE TABERNACLE/ALTAR BEFORE SITTING OR KNEELING IN THE PEW. Genuflection is preferred, but a profound bow will suffice if one is physically incapable of genuflecting. The purpose of this is show respect and reverence for our King and to acknowledge His Real Presence in the tabernacle.
6. KNEEL OR SIT QUIETLY. We do this so that we can pray, meditate, and properly prepare ourselves for the beauty and splendor of the Mass, and to be considerate of those around us, who are also in contemplation of this awesome Reality.
7. PARTICIPATE FULLY IN THE MASS. We do this by immersing ourselves totally in the Mass by diligently listening to GOD’s Word, participating in the prayers, and being properly disposed to receive The King of the Universe Himself in The Eucharist.
8. STAY UNTIL THE END OF MASS. Mass is not concluded until the final prayer and dismissal, and it is the polite thing to do to remain in the pew until the end of the recessional song, since it is, after all, a sung prayer.
9. REVERENTLY, GENTLY, & SILENTLY LEAVE THE CHURCH. Again these actions by the congregation demonstrate due respect for our Lord in The Blessed Sacrament. There is plenty of time to share camaraderie and conviviality once we have left the worship space of the Church, and, furthermore, we avoid the possibility of disturbing those who wish to remain behind in the church for contemplation and prayer.
10. THINK OF THE CHURCH, ALWAYS AND AT ALL TIMES, AS SACRED SPACE AND A SACRED PLACE. The church is first, and foremost, a place of worship. It is not an auditorium, convention center, or meeting hall. The church is the primary place we come to spend time with and be intimate with GOD.

 

[CatholicZ09]

I never like leaving church early. The last hymn is usually the best anyways!

Joking aside, people made it through 55 minutes already; can’t they wait five more minutes?

 

[MissRose73]

Good thing when I went to Easter Mass, and my mother brought my sister’s kids with her. I drove on my own, and she left early as she said she had food to prepare for Easter lunch. Like 10 minutes (drive and leaving parking lot combined) was going to make a difference knowing several of the family members coming to eat later would not be on time anyways. Normally, she doesn’t leave early.

I don’t leave Mass early unless I have a dire emergency to tend to.

I am glad I did not leave after Communion like she did. One of my favorite hymns was played that is not played all that often and it was nice to hear it & sing along with it.

I never like leaving church early. The last hymn is usually the best anyways!

Joking aside, people made it through 55 minutes already; can’t they wait five more minutes?

 

[JerrySeibert]

I hope it changes but, I doubt it. I usher Mass and I see10-15%take Communion and walk right out the door. Some, so bold they walk in the Users closet and take a bulletin. Who am I to judge. At least they were there… the same could be said of Easter and Christmas Mass… like where did all of these people come from?