New Roman Missal

The Roman Missal Third Edition

...coming to an English speaking congreation near you on 27 November 2011!

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In September, we began singing new responses from the Roman Missal, the second English translation of Mass texts.

Permission to gradually implement the Gloria, Santus (Holy, Holy) and Mystery of Faith (Memorial Acclamation) was given by Archbishop Schnurr earlier this year. This will allow familiarity with the words and music of these new responses, so that they will be well-known by the time the rest of the Missal is introduced on the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011.

The red booklet, “Revised Order of Mass with Additional Mass Settings”, is available at all chapels to assist in learning the new words.

This permission applies only to these responses, as the text Amen and Lamb of God has not changed. The change does not apply to other parts or to the acclamations when they are spoken, such as at daily Mass.

Look for opportunities in the next few months around campus to hear more about the new edition of the Roman Missal. May all be encouraged to enter the Mass more intentionally in the next year and deepen our awareness of the celebration of the Eucharist.



Resources

Fr. Jerry's Blog

http://smmassmissalmission.blogspot.com/

Bishops' Committee on Divine Worship  

http://www.npm.org/Chants/index.html

Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions  

 http://www.fdlc.org/roman_missal.htm

National Association of Pastoral Musicians      

 http://www.npm.org/roman_missal/resources.html

World Library Publications Sing along a new MASS setting:   

http://www.singthenewmass.com/    

Additional materials may be downloaded for FREE at

www.revisedromanmissal.org

Mystagogy of the parts of the Mass:


Glory; Holy, LORDS PRAYER, & LAMB by Fr. J. Michael Joncas

http://liturgy.nd.edu/web-catechesis/fr-jan-michael-joncas/

This article will open your eyes (and hearts) to the deeper meaning of this central prayer of the Mass.

Fr. Paul Turner Lectures

Fr. Paul is one of the most well-versed scholar-authors in the USA on the topic of the new English translation of the Roman Missal.

http://liturgy.nd.edu/web-catechesis/fr-paul-turner/

AND lots more of Fr. Paul Turner:

http://www.paulturner.org/

http://www.paulturner.org/Roman%20Missal.htm

Chanting in the liturgy

The Roman Rite has a sung Eucharistic Liturgy. However, common practice has not made this clear. The following catechetical notes will help motivate you to sing more and understand what you are doing:

Fr. Anthony Ruff is Associate Professor of Theology at St. John's School of Theology and Seminary, Collegeville, Minnesota.  A musicologist, he has written on sacred music and liturgical reform, and is the founder and director of the National Catholic Youth Choir.  These talks consider the role of music in the liturgy, including opportunities for a renewal of liturgical music in light of the new translation. 

http://liturgy.nd.edu/web-catechesis/fr-anthony-ruff/

  1.   Introduction; Singing and Chanting the Liturgy  
  2.   Modalities and Melodies of the Order of the Mass 
  3.   The Preface; The Congregational Our Father, Agnus Dei, and Sanctus 
  4.   Appraisal of the New Chants; Suggestions for Implementation