Bishop’s Message
Renewed at the Table of the Lord: Beginning Our Journey of Liturgical Renewal
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Let me share something with you that I rarely say aloud: even for me, after years of celebrating Mass, there are days when I arrive at the altar and realize I have let the mystery of God’s love slip past me. The words are familiar. The gestures are routine. And yet, somewhere between arrival and the final blessing, distracted by the issues of life, I have gone through the motions rather than reflecting consciously on the sacred mysteries celebrated. I suspect I am not alone in this. While the sacrament is still effective in these cases, we do not spiritually profit from the encounter as if we were attentive.
Welcome & Overview
Our Journey Through the Mass — Four Phases, Two Years
Over the next two years, we will walk together through the entire Mass — season by season. Here is where we are and where we are going:
Where can I find the GIRM?
GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL
- Published as part of the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal (2010)
- Booklet published by LTP (Liturgy Training Publications)
USCCB website with full text of GIRM:
- English: www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal
- Book Available on Amazon: see image
Phases
Phase #1: Introductory Rites
Training Resources
Altar Server Coordinator:
Sacristan/Mass Coordinators:
Communications Resources (English / En Español / Tiếng Việt)
The bulletin articles are ready to use as written, but pastors are welcome to customize them for their weekly letter or incorporate the themes into their homilies as they see fit. These resources are meant to support your communication, not prescribe it.
Please note the dates are suggested. Sowing Seeds of Faith Wave 1 parishes, in particular, may be adjusted when they use these materials based on their campaign communications schedule.
Phase #2 - Fall 2026
Coming Soon
Phase #3 - Lent 2027
Coming Soon
Phase #4 - Fall 2027
Coming Soon
Have Questions
- Open Forum Schedule (TBD)
Contacts for Questions
