HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DIOCESAN PLAN
FOR THE INTRODUCTION, RECEPTION
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL“May this process of the implementation of the revised Roman Missal be a time of deepening, nurturing, and celebrating our faith through our worship and the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy.”
From the USCCB Website for the Roman MissalBelow is a summary of the Plan designed to assist in the reception and implementation of the revised Roman Missal so that, priests, deacons, and the faithful may be properly prepared, formed and have a deeper understanding and appreciation of what is being prayed in the Sacred Liturgy of the Mass.
Bishop McDonnell has appointed a committee to facilitate the implementation of the Revised Roman Missal in the Diocese of Springfield. The committee will oversee and aid in the liturgical formation and catechesis on the Missal.
The Diocesan Plan provides for the formation of Priests, Deacons, Diocesan and Parish Leadership, Catechists, Catholic School personnel, Youth Leaders, Parish Liturgical Ministers, and Parish Music Ministers. Numerous formation opportunities will be provided throughout the coming year as we prepare to receive and implement the new Roman Missal. A summary of each of these opportunities is as follows:
Priests
Two workshops for liturgical formation on the revised Missal will be provided, including a review of its sacramental theology, the construction of its ritual texts, how these texts have been revised to more closely reflect the meaning and the beauty of their sources and how the ritual texts may be prayed by the celebrant and increase the active and conscious participation of all the faithful in the assembly during the Sacred Liturgy of the Mass.An overview of the diocesan plan for the reception and implementation the Roman Missal and practical strategies and resources for implementing the revised Missal in the parish will also be presented.
Workshop 1 – October 14, 2010
Fr. Dennis Gill, director for the Office of Worship in Philadelphia, presented a look at the new English translation and its theological and liturgical richness.View the archive of Fr. Gill’s presentation.
Program Outline:
• Why the change at this time
• An opportunity for liturgical renewal
• • •• Appreciating more the vision of Sacrosantum Concilium
• The new textWorkshop 2 – November 24, 2010
Msgr. James Moroney, past chairman of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions and former Executive Director of the USCCB Secretariat for the Liturgy discussed the evolution of the Missale Romanum, the role of the presider, and suggestions for implementation.View the archive of Msgr. Moroney’s presentation.
Program Outline:
• The evolution of the Missal
• The New Missal calling us to a "Higher Register"
• Alter Christus - Priest as celebrant
• Suggestions for implementation with the congregation
• A demonstration of the Mass with the New MissalDeacons
October 19, 2010 – Fathers Warren Savage and Vern Decoteau
Offered an evening program at the Huller Center of the Cathedral. The presentation provided an overview of the process of translation, an introduction to the revised texts, a look at the specific changes for the Deacon in the revised Roman Missal, and a discussion on how the Deacon can assist in the implementation of the Roman Missal.Program Outline:
• The evolution of the Missal
• • •• Why a new translation
• The process of translation
• • •• Styles of the Vernacular
• Changes affecting the deacon
• Deacon’s role is assisting the implementationNote: Deacons are also invited to attend the priest workshops.
Spiritual Life Commissions, Pastoral Ministers, Music Ministers, and Faith Formation Leaders
A workshop will be offered in each of the four vicariates of the Diocese for those who will assist on the parish level in preparing the people for the Revised Roman Missal and its changes. These workshops will be offered by the members of our Diocesan Committee for the Implementation of the New Roman Missal and will cover such topics as “The Spirit of Sunday Worship,” “The General Instruction of the Roman Missal,” “Developing a Plan for Parish Implementation and Resources,” “What’s New for the Congregation” and “New Words, New Music.” Since these are open workshops and being held in the churches listed, there is no pre-registration required for those who wish to attend.The dates are as follows:
• Sunday, February 27, 2011, St. Michael’s Cath., Springfield, 1:30-3:30PM
• Sunday, March 20, 2011, St. Joseph’s, Pittsfield, 2:00-4:00PM
• Sunday, March 27, 2011, Blessed Sacrament, Greenfield, 2:00-4:00PM
• Sunday, April 3, 2001, Our Lady of the Valley, Easthampton, 2:00-4:00PMMusic Ministers, Choir Directors and Organists
Singing and Celebrating with the New Roman Missal is a workshop for anyone involved in the planning and presentation of music in the liturgy. Come and sing many of the new and revised Mass settings from the major publishers! An informative and participatory workshop led by E Lary Grossman PhD and Seminarian Matthew Alcombright.The program will be held on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 7 P.M. at St Theresa of Lisieux Church, 9 E Parkview Drive, South Hadley, MA 01075-2103.
Registration Required! While admission is free, it is important that you register so that there will be enough materials for two representatives from each parish.
Please call or write JoAnn Furman to register or for more information
jfurman1@verizon.net
413-527-7400
All the Faithful
While the Catholic Mirror will be running a 14 part series on the new missal beginning with the September 2010 issue, formation of the faithful will be the primary responsibility of the parish leadership. The diocesan program is intended to give parish leadership the tools and resources needed to build a formation program appropriate for their congregation. The people should watch for informative bulletin inserts, seminars and workshops to be offered in their parishes or in the local area.
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