Work of the People
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea - May 22
From: Most Reverend J. Kevin Boland
Bishop Promoter of the Apostleship of the Sea Read more...
Posted in Liturgical Year, and Prayers and Blessings on May 8, 2012 by macalintal
Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb now available
Following Vatican approval announced by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on the Feast of the Annunciation, the “Rite for the Blessing of a Child in the Womb” is now ready for use in the dioceses of the United States. Read more...
Posted in Prayers and Blessings on May 8, 2012 by macalintal
Is the Solemnity of the Ascension moved to the Seventh Sunday of Easter?
For the Diocese of San Jose, the answer is yes...(and it will always be yes until the bishops of our ecclesiastical province determine otherwise). Read more...
Posted in Easter, and Liturgical Year on May 1, 2012 by macalintal
Liturgy job openings (outside diocese)
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
FT/PT: Full-time
MINIMUM SALARY: Commensurate with experience, qualifications and references and includes benefits Read more...
Posted in Classifieds on April 18, 2012 by nemis
Local Marianist composer receives NPM award
MARIANIST HONORED AS PASTORAL MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
By Br. John Samaha, SM Read more...
Posted on April 18, 2012 by nemis
Flower and Plant Sale for the Easter Season
Here's an invitation from Dorie Sugay, Executive Director of Visiting Angels, parishioner of Saint Mary in Gilroy, and former ILM student:
Read more...
Posted in Classifieds on March 13, 2012 by nemis
Diocesan Intercession for Good Friday 2012
Bishop Patrick McGrath asks that the following intercession be added to the General Intercessions for the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, April 6, 2012. This intercession has been formatted to match the pattern (either sung or spoken) of the intercessions that are found in the Roman Missal. Read more...
Posted in Triduum on March 12, 2012 by macalintal
What’s New in the Roman Missal for the Paschal Triduum
There are several clarifications and new rubrics found in the section of the Roman Missal for the Sacred Paschal Triduum. Below are excerpts taken from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Divine Worship wesbite. Read more...
Posted in Triduum on March 6, 2012 by macalintal
What to do about noisy children in church
Got noisy kids in church? Read this, then put the prayer below in your bulletin and give it to the parents of those noisy kids. Read more...
Posted in Prayers and Blessings on March 4, 2012 by macalintal
What's new for Lent in the Roman Missal?
Daily Prayers Over the People
Something new for Lent with the new Roman Missal are daily "Prayers Over the People" that serve as the final blessing for the Mass. In the Order of Mass, there are three different options for final blessings at Masses led by a presbyter (there's a different option for Masses led by a bishop):
Posted in Lent on February 22, 2012 by macalintal
To Veil or Not to Veil: Statues and Crosses during Lent and Passiontide
ed. note: Article updated to reflect the new Roman Missal Read more...
Posted in Lent on February 22, 2012 by macalintal
Removing Holy Water from the Baptismal Font during Lent
One practice that has become somewhat popular is to remove the water from the font or cover the font completely during the Lenten season. While this may be a dramatic sign of thirsting and dryness, this practice does not in fact support one of the main themes of Lent: “Lent is marked by two themes, the baptismal and the penitential. Read more...
Posted in Lent on February 22, 2012 by macalintal
Ashes to Ashes: How Our Symbols Speak
This article by Diana Macalintal first appeared in Eucharistic Ministries 227, February 2003. Read more...
Posted in Lent on February 22, 2012 by macalintal
Five More Lenten Symbols
This article by Diana Macalintal first appeared in Eucharistic Ministries 227, February 2003.
Lent focuses our vision upon the living, breathing symbols of people and actions.
The Elect Read more...
Posted in Lent on February 22, 2012 by macalintal
Receiving the Baptized: A Ministry of Unity
(Online or by FAX: 202-884-9747)
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
3pm AT, 2pm ET, 1pm CT, 12noon MT, 11am PT (1 hour long)
Posted in Workshops and Events on January 20, 2012 by nemis
What time can the Easter Vigil begin in 2012
As you know, the Easter Vigil must begin in darkness. Click here for more information on why. Read more...
Posted in Triduum on January 12, 2012 by macalintal
A prayer before preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner
A prayer before preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner
(based on Luke 10:27, 38-42)
Lord, you know all the things
that still need to be done—
the cooking and cleaning,
the preparation and anticipation, Read more...
Posted in Prayers and Blessings on November 21, 2011 by macalintal
Blessing of a Veteran Home after a War
Good and gracious God,
we praise you and thank you
for bringing our brother/sister, N., home.
We have missed him/her
and have prayed for his/her safe return,
and you have heard our cry. Read more...
Posted in Prayers and Blessings on November 11, 2011 by macalintal
October 9, 2011: Homiletic and catechetical points on "for many"
Suggested homiletic and catechetical points to prepare the assembly for the new English translation
October 9, 2011: 28th Ordinary, Year A – “For many”
Parable of the wedding feast (Gospel reading) Read more...
Posted in Roman Missal (Translation) on October 6, 2011 by macalintal
