Issue 1 – October 2017
Chapter 1 - The Bells The use of bells during Holy Mass
Chapter 2 - Advent 2017 Some news about what’s coming for Advent 2017
Chapter 3 - Holy Days 2019 A little early but some of you have been asking
Chapter 4 - Thank You This year’s Priest Convocation was a great experience for this first-timer
Chapter 5 - Misal Romano Update on the upcoming USA/Spanish version of the Roman Missal
Chapter 6 - Ritual Masses The rules regarding the Ritual Masses of the Roman Missal
Issue 2 – November 2017
Chapter 1 - The Ablution Bowl One for the Tabernacle and another for the Credence Table
Chapter 2 - Iube domne Benedicere Deacons and the Blessing before the Gospel
Chapter 3 - Sign of Peace Sometimes less than peaceful
Chapter 4 - Bread & Wine The Archdiocese has recently issued some norms regarding the Bread & Wine used at Holy Mass
Chapter 5 - Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion The First training of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at St. Alice in Springfield
Chapter 6 - Daily Mass at the Pastoral Center Beginning November 1 Pastoral Center Staff enjoy Daily Mass
Issue 3 – December 2017
Chapter 1 - Flagons and Decanters The Proper Use of Flagons and Decanters at Mass
Chapter 2 - Updated Funeral Policies Updated Funeral Policies (20 November 2017) for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon
Chapter 3 - Candlemas This Important Feast Contains the Blessing of Candles for use by the Faithful
Chapter 4 - St. Blaise February 3 The Traditional Blessing of the Throats takes place on the Feast of St. Blaise
Chapter 5 - Lector Training The First Training of Lectors at St. Edward in Keizer
Chapter 6 - Advent Christmas 2017 Resource Pack The Office of Divine Worship issued this Parish Liturgical Resource
Chapter 7 - Happy Christmas A Blessed Christmas to all our readers
Issue 4 – January 2018
Chapter 1 - Genuflections at Holy Mass Some Observations from the GIRM regarding Genuflections at Holy Mass
Chapter 2 - Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday Guidelines
Chapter 3 - The Choice of Mass Some Guidelines on the Choices of Mass for Various Seasons and Feasts
Chapter 4 - Excerpts from the Roman Missal In February a New Format of the Roman Missal will be Available
Chapter 5 - The Beauty of Holy Mass A Presentation Given at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Cottage Grove
Chapter 6 - Lent - Easter 2018 Resource Pack The Office of Divine Worship issued this Parish Liturgical Resource
Chapter 7 - The Disposal of Sacred Objects Some Guidelines on the Disposal of Sacred Objects
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father A New Series of Articles From the Pope’s Liturgical Office
Issue 5 – February 2018
Chapter 1 - Orate Fratres - Pray Brethren When should the people stand after this invitation to pray?
Chapter 2 - Vimpae What are the Vimpae or Vimps used by a Bishop
Chapter 3 - Current Liturgical Books A list of the Liturgical Books that are currently in use in the United States
Chapter 4 - Corpus Christi 3 June 2018 Preparing for a Very Special Celebration in the Archdiocese of Portland
Chapter 5 - The Placement of the Crucifix Where is the Correct Place for the Crucifix in Churches
Chapter 6 - Tenebrae More and More Parishes are Introducing Tenebrae to their Holy Week Liturgies
Chapter 7 - Altar Linens The Care and Management of Altar Linens
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father An Article Regarding the Altar Crucifix
Issue 6 – March 2018
Chapter 1 - Sacrarium What is a sacrarium and why you need one
Chapter 2 - Commissioning of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Getting ready for the Commissioning of EMHC on the Feast of Corpus Christi
Chapter 3 - Liturgical Book Update Some updates from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Chapter 4 - Veiling of Statues The Tradition of Veiling Statues in our Churches During Passiontide
Chapter 5 - The Placement of the Tabernacle Where is the Correct Place for the Tabernacle in Churches?
Chapter 6 - Divine Mercy The Sunday after Easter Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday
Chapter 7 - The Processional Cross The Use of the Processional Cross and the Metropolitan Cross
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Liturgy in the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Issue 7 – April 2018
Chapter 1 - Evangeliary or Book of the Gospels The Book of the Gospels and its use during Holy Mass
Chapter 2 - Sacred Silence The Importance of Silence in the Sacred Liturgy
Chapter 3 - Misal Romano Update The new Misal Romano will ship on 21 May 2018
Chapter 4 - Dedication of a Church The Beautiful Liturgy of the Dedication of a Church
Chapter 5 - Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook What to Expect in the New Archdiocesan Handbook
Chapter 6 - Archdiocesan Vestments The Archdiocese of Portland Launches a new Concelebration Chasuble
Chapter 7 - Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of the Church The Holy Father Pope Francis Introduces a new Marian Feast to the Roman Calendar
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Liturgy in the Catechism of the Catholic Church - with a Competition!
Issue 8 – May 2018
Chapter 1 - The Corporal What is a Corporal and how is it used?
Chapter 2 - Corpus Christi Procession 2018 Archdiocesan Procession on Sunday 3 June
Chapter 3 - Posture after Agnus Dei The Faithful of Archdiocese of Portland Change Posture after the Lamb of God
Chapter 4 - Parish Weekday Prayer A New Publication from the Office of Divine Worship
Chapter 5 - Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook What to Expect in the New Archdiocesan Handbook
Chapter 6 - Daily Mass & Holy Communion Some Theological Thoughts on Daily Mass & Holy Communion
Chapter 7 - Commissioning of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion The Commissioning of EMHC will take place on the Feast of Corpus Christi 2018
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father The Liturgical Season - with a Competition!
Issue 9 – June 2018
Chapter 1 - Incense When and Why is incense used at Mass
Chapter 2 - Month of the Sacred Heart June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Chapter 3 - How to Receive Holy Communion A New Video from the Archdiocese Reminds People of the Proper Way to Receive Holy Communion
Chapter 4 - Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles 29 June is the Solemnity of Ss. Peter and Paul
Chapter 5 - Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook The New Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook is Now Available
Chapter 6 - Holy Communion by Intinction What is Intinction and the Norms for its Usage
Chapter 7 - Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion The Training Sessions Recently Given throughout the Archdiocese
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Holy Communion Kneeling and on the Tongue
Issue 10 – July 2018
Chapter 1 - The Source and Summit The Most Holy Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Christian Life
Chapter 2 - St. John Mary Vianney - The Cure D’ARs 4 August is the Feast of the Patron Saint of Parish Priests
Chapter 3 - Reception of Holy Communion Videos New Videos from the Archdiocese Remind People of the Proper Way to Receive Holy Communion
Chapter 4 - Weekday ‘Communion Services’ An Explanatory from the Office of Divine Worship
Chapter 5 - Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook Now Available for the Amazon Kindle and Kindle Apps
Chapter 6 - Sacred Vestments and Liturgical Vesture Regarding the Sacred Vestments Required for the Celebration of Holy Mass
Chapter 7 - Archdiocesan Vestments A Final Opportunity to Buy These Vestments at the Discount Price
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father The Noble Simplicity of Liturgical Vestments Issue 11 – August 2018
Chapter 1 - Exposition & Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction are Recognized by the Church as part of the Church’s Official Liturgy
Chapter 2 - The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14 Marks the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
Chapter 3 - The Vesting Prayers Prayers Recited by the Sacred Ministers as they don their Vestments
Chapter 4 - Preaching on the Holy Eucharist Some Homily Hints for Eucharistic Preaching
Chapter 5 – New Breviary The New Translation of the Breviary Set for 2020 with Competition
Chapter 6 - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults When to Use the RCIA and Quick Reference Guide for the Sacraments
Chapter 7 - Order of Blessing a Married Couple A Blessing for Married Couples within Holy Mass on the Anniversary of a Marriage
Chapter 8 - Introduction The Concept of a Sacred Language and Vocabulary
Issue 12 – September 2018
Chapter 1 - The First of November - Solemnity of All the Saints The Important Month of November Starts with the Holyday
Chapter 2 - November - Month of the Holy Souls Some Thoughts about Preparation for this Month Dedicated to the Souls in Purgatory
Chapter 3 - A Guide for Celebrating Parish Weekday Prayer A Guide to Help Those Using the Archdiocesan Book Parish Weekday Prayer
Chapter 4 - Article on the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook The National Catholic Register Recently Published an Article on the ALH
Chapter 5 - Source & Summit A New Quarterly Newsletter for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Chapter 6 - The Sacrament of Baptism during Holy Mass An Overview of the Rite of Baptism during Holy Mass
Chapter 7 - Fractio Panis - The Breaking of the Bread The Rite of the Breaking of the Bread during Holy Mass
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Placing the Crucifix at the Center of the Altar Issue 13 – October 2018
Chapter 1 - Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel Archbishop Sample Encourages the Recitation of the St. Michael Prayer at Mass and at Home
Chapter 2 - Dedication of a Church The Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar
Chapter 3 - USCCB Update on RCIA and the Liturgy of the Hours The Latest News Regarding the Forthcoming New Translation of RCIA and the LoH
Chapter 4 - St. Teresa of Avila St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church - 15 October
Chapter 5 - One Year of the Divine Worship Newsletter A Look at the First Year of the DWNL with Competition
Chapter 6 - Instructions for the Implementation of Sacrosanctum Concilium A View of the Five Instructions Issued regarding the Sacred Liturgy after the Second Vatican Council
Chapter 7 - Participation of the Faithful The Participation of the Faithful in the Eucharistic Celebration from Redemptionis Sacramentum
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Music and Song
Issue 14 – November 2018
Chapter 1 - Capuchin Crypt The Capuchin “Bone” Church on the Via Veneto in Rome
Chapter 2 - Hymns for all Seasons The Hymnology of James Quinn SJ
Chapter 3 - The Holy Souls in Purgatory During the Month of November we Remember the Souls in Purgatory
Chapter 4 - Christ the King The Last Sunday of the Liturgical Year is the Solemnity of Christ the King
Chapter 5 - Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook Training Sessions giving an Overview of the ALH
Chapter 6 - Oratio Universalis A Look at the Universal Prayers
Chapter 7 - The Regulation of the Sacred Liturgy The Regulation of the Sacred Liturgy from Redemptionis Sacramentum
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Signs and Symbols, Words and Actions with Competition.
Issue 15 – December 2018
Chapter 1 - Advent & Christmas Resource Pack 2018 A Parish Resource for the Advent and Christmas Season
Chapter 2 - Chanting the Minor Propers Some Resources for the Chanting of Propers at Mass
Chapter 3 - Liturgical Texts in Progress An Update on the Liturgical Texts for Use in the United States
Chapter 4 - Mysterium Fidei The Post Consecration Acclamation in the Roman Missal
Chapter 5 - Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook Training First Training 12 January 2019 at Christ the King, Portland
Chapter 6 - Annibale Bugnini CM The Vincentian Liturgist at the Heart of Post-Conciliar Liturgical Reform
Chapter 7 - Current Use of the Rituale Romanum The Use of the Roman Ritual According to the Norms of Summorum Pontificum and Universae Ecclesiae
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Sacred Music at the Service of Truth and a Competition.
Issue 16 – January 2019
Chapter 1 - Epiphany and its Proclamation The Great Festival of the Epiphany and the Announcement of Easter and the Moveable Feasts
Chapter 2 - The Entrance Antiphon Who Recites the Entrance Antiphon and When
Chapter 3 - Readers at Holy Mass A Reader Asks “Who can Read at Holy Mass”?
Chapter 4 - Sacred Scripture at Holy Mass Some Information about the Sacred Scripture Used at Holy Mass
Chapter 5 - Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook Training First Training 12 January 2019 at Christ the King, Portland
Chapter 6 - Archbishop Piero Marini A Short Biography of Archbishop Marini, Liturgist and Papal Master of Ceremonies
Chapter 7 - Feast of St. Blaise The Blessing of the Throats on the Feast of St. Blaise - 3 February
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Ars Celebrandi Issue 17 – February 2019
Chapter 1 - Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle This Ancient Feast is Celebrated on February 22
Chapter 2 - Lent-Easter Resource Pack 2019 The 2019 Lent-Easter Liturgical Resource Pack is Now Available
Chapter 3 - The Stations of the Cross The Office of Divine Worship Offers a New Printing of St. Alphonse’s Stations
Chapter 4 - Notitiae - Now Online The Bulletin of the Congregation of Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments
Chapter 5 - Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook Training Second Training 16 February 2019 at Sacred Heart Parish, Tillamook
Chapter 6 - Sing to the LORD a New Song Pastoral Letter of the Most Rev. Alexander Sample on Music in the Sacred Liturgy
Chapter 7 - Solemnity of St. Joseph Is the Alleluia returned for the Solemnity of St. Joseph during the Lenten Season?
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Introductory Rites Unite Priest and Congregation
Issue 18 – March 2019
Chapter 1 - Divine Mercy Holy Hour This Year Divine Mercy Sunday is 28 April
Chapter 2 - Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Maxima Culpa How Many Times Should We Strike?
Chapter 3 - The Spirit of the Liturgy The Two Classics by Romano Guardini and Josef Ratzinger
Chapter 4 - New Oils Ritual A New Translation of the Order of Blessing of the Oils and Consecration of the Sacred Chrism
Chapter 5 - Blessings during the Distribution of Holy Communion The Archdiocese of Portland Offers a Consistent Approach to those Seeking Blessings
Chapter 6 - Sentinel Column 1 March 2019 Reprint of a Catholic Sentinel Article from Msgr. G. O’Connor
Chapter 7 - Archdiocesan Vestments Available Again CM Almy is Offering the Archdiocesan Vestments again for a Discounted Price
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Introductory Rites Unite Priest and Congregation (Part II)
Issue 19 – April 2019
Chapter 1 - Incensation The Correct Use of Incense at Holy Mass and other Liturgies
Chapter 2 - Pope St. Pius V - 30 April This Great Dominican Reformer of the Liturgy is Celebrated on 30 April
Chapter 3 - Annibale Bugnini - Reformer of the Liturgy The English Translation of Yves Chiron’s Book is now Available
Chapter 4 - The Eucharistic Prayers An Overview of the Eucharistic Prayers of the Current Roman Missal
Chapter 5 - Institution of Lector and Acolyte The Rites of Installation of Lectors and Acolytes
Chapter 6 - Who Can Open the Tabernacle? A Question from one of our Readers
Chapter 7 - Blessed John Henry Newman Pope Francis Has Announced the Canonization of Bl. John Henry Newman
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Introductory Rites Unite Priest and Congregation (Part III)
Issue 20 – May 2019
Chapter 1 - The Venerable Bede - 25 May The Father of English History is Celebrated in May
Chapter 2 - Parish Book of Marian Devotions A New Publication from the Office of Divine Worship
Chapter 3 - Holy Communion for those who Cannot Swallow A Pastoral Approach
Chapter 4 - The Eucharistic Prayers An Overview of the Roman Canon (EP I)
Chapter 5 - Some History and the Nature and Purpose of Sacred Music An Article Regarding the Qualities of Sacred Music
Chapter 6 - The Sacrament of Confirmation The Confirmation Season Starts in Earnest
Chapter 7 - The Miraculous Medal This Beautiful Devotion promoted by St. Catherine Labouré
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father The Priest and the Liturgy of the Word at Mass (Part I)
Issue 21 – June 2019
Chapter 1 - The Hymns of Corpus Christi The Office of Corpus Christi by St. Thomas Aquinas
Chapter 2 - Corpus Christi Procession Join us for our Annual Corpus Christi Procession on Sunday June 23
Chapter 3 - Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena The Miracle that Gave us the Feast of Corpus Christi
Chapter 4 - The Eucharistic Prayers An Overview of Eucharistic Prayer II
Chapter 5 - The Treasury of Sacred Music in the Church An Article Regarding the Qualities of Sacred Music
Chapter 6 - Corpus Christi - June 23 The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Chapter 7 - The Pallium The Stole like Vestment which is worn by Metropolitan Archbishops
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father The Priest and the Liturgy of the Word at Mass (Part II)
Issue 22 – July 2019
Chapter 1 - St. Mary Magdalene - July 22 The Feast of the Apostle to the Apostles
Chapter 2 - The Manutergium A Cloth Used by Newly Ordained Priests
Chapter 3 - New Order of Baptism USCCB Set to Approve the New Order of Baptism in 2020
Chapter 4 - The Eucharistic Prayers An Overview of Eucharistic Prayer III
Chapter 5 - The Treasury of Sacred Music in the Church An Article Regarding the Qualities of Sacred Music
Chapter 6 - Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament A New Document from the Office of Divine Worship
Chapter 7 - The Crosier The Pastoral Staff used by Bishops
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Liturgical Vestments (Part 1) Issue 23 – August 2019
Chapter 1 - St. Gregory the Great - September 3 The Feast of the Great Pope Gregory
Chapter 2 - Concelebration in the Latin Rite The Second Vatican Council Reintroduced Concelebration
Chapter 3 - The Liturgical Calendar An Overview of the Liturgical Calendar
Chapter 4 - The Eucharistic Prayers An Overview of Eucharistic Prayer IV
Chapter 5 - The Treasury of Sacred Music in the Church An Article Regarding the Qualities of Sacred Music
Chapter 6 - New Ordination Rite The USCCB has Approved a New Rite for the Ordination of Bishops, Priests and Deacons.
Chapter 7 - Ego Volo Celebrare The Statement of Intention of the Celebrating Priest
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Liturgical Vestments (Part 2)
Issue 24 – September 2019
Chapter 1 - St.Vincent de Paul - September 27 The Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
Chapter 2 - Dom Prosper Guéranger A Brief Note on Dom Guéranger and the Liturgical Movement at Solemnes
Chapter 3 - The Rites of the Catholic Church A Series Highlighting the Various Rites of the Catholic Church
Chapter 4 - The Eucharistic Prayers The Other Eucharistic Prayers
Chapter 5 - What Should We Sing at Mass? An Article Regarding the Qualities of Sacred Music
Chapter 6 - Source & Summit The Publication for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Chapter 7 - Reception of Holy Communion From the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Liturgical Vestments (Part 3)
Issue 25 – October 2019
Chapter 1 - North American Martyrs - October 19 The Feast of the North American Martyrs
Chapter 2 - Graduale Romanum A Look at the “Forgotten book of the Council”
Chapter 3 - The Rites of the Catholic Church An Overview of the Byzantine Rite
Chapter 4 - The Anaphora of Addai and Mari A Brief Look at the Anaphora of Addai and Mari
Chapter 5 - Musical Standards for Parish Masses An Article Regarding the Qualities of Sacred Music
Chapter 6 - Holy Cards Holy Cards Available for Purchase from the Vistaprint ProShop
Chapter 7 - New Publication Night Prayer - Compline a New Publication from the Office of Divine Worship
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father External Signs of Devotion by the Faithful (I)
Issue 26 – November 2019
Chapter 1 - Dedication of the Lateran Basilica - November 9 The Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran
Chapter 2 - Pope Francis on Sacred Music A Recent Speech of Pope Francis Regarding Sacred Music
Chapter 3 - The Rites of the Catholic Church An Overview of the Maronite Rite
Chapter 4 - The Eucharist by Lawrence Feingold A New Book by Dr. Feingold on the Holy Eucharist
Chapter 5 - Musical Standards for Parish Masses An Article Regarding the Qualities of Sacred Music
Chapter 6 - Spanish Lectionary A Clarification Regarding the Translations and Composition of the Lectionary for Mass in Spanish
Chapter 7 - New Chant Resource Information Regarding the Chant App Square Note
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father External Signs of Devotion by the Faithful (II) Issue 27 – December 2019
Chapter 1 - Immaculate Conception - December 9 The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Chapter 2 - The Season of Advent Dom Prosper Gueranger on the Season of Advent
Chapter 3 - The Rites of the Catholic Church An Overview of the Alexandrian (Coptic) Rite
Chapter 4 - Sacred Treasure by Joseph Swain A Excellent Book on Sacred Music
Chapter 5 - Musical Standards for Parish Masses An Article Regarding the Qualities of Sacred Music from the Pastoral Letter Sing to the Lord a New Song
Chapter 6 - Orans Posture at the Our Father A Clarification Regarding the Posture of the Faithful During the Our Father
Chapter 7 -Missale Romanum 1970 The 50th Anniversary of the Missal of Paul VI
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Beauty and the Liturgical Rite [Part I]
Issue 28 – January 2020
Chapter 1 - St. Paul Miki and Companions - February 6 The Feast of this Jesuit Scholastic and his Twenty Five Companions
Chapter 2 - The Season of Septuagesima Dom Prosper Gueranger on the Season of Septuagesima
Chapter 3 - The Rites of the Catholic Church An Overview of the Armenian Rite
Chapter 4 - Memoriale Domini An Overview of this Document Regarding the Reception of Holy Communion
Chapter 5 - Musical Standards for Parish Masses An Article Regarding the Qualities of Sacred Music from the Pastoral Letter Sing to the Lord a New Song
Chapter 6 - New Liturgical Texts Preface of Saint Mary Magdalene, the Proper Texts of Saint John XXIII and Saint John Paul II
Chapter 7 -New Psalter Translation The Holy See Confirms a New Translation of the Psalter for the USA
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Beauty and the Liturgical Rite [Part II] Issue 29 – February 2020
Chapter 1 - Anniversary of the Dedication of the Metropolitan Cathedral - February 14 The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Portland
Chapter 2 - The Penitential Psalms Details Regarding the Seven Penitential Psalms
Chapter 3 - The Easter Vigil Including the Time of the Easter Vigil in the Archdiocese of Portland
Chapter 4 - The Ceremonial of Bishops An Overview of the Liturgical Book which Covers the Ceremonies of Bishops
Chapter 5 - The Collect A Description of the Collect of the Euchology of the Mass
Chapter 6 - Ad Orientem Celebration The Celebration of Holy Mass facing East with the People
Chapter 7 -The Season of Lent Dom Prosper Gueranger on the Season of Lent
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Communion Kneeling and on the Tongue
Issue 30 – March 2020
Chapter 1 - St. Joseph - Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary The Solemnity of St. Joseph on 19 March
Chapter 2 - Disposal of Religious Items and Holy Oils Information on How to Dispose of Religious Items and Holy Oils
Chapter 3 - Parish Book of Eucharistic Devotions A New Publication from the Office of Divine Worship
Chapter 4 - Ceremonies Explained for Servers A New Book by Bishop Elliot for Servers at Mass
Chapter 5 - Super Oblata A Description of the ‘Prayer over the Offerings’ of the Euchology of the Mass
Chapter 6 - National Association of Pastoral Musicians An Introduction to the NPM
Chapter 7 - The Season of Lent (II) More from Dom Prosper Gueranger on the Season of Lent
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Communion under Both Species
Issue 31 – May 2020
Chapter 1 - Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary May is the Month Dedicated to our Blessed Mother and New Prayers from the Holy Father
Chapter 2 - Confirmation Season 2020 This Year’s Confirmation Season has to Change due to the Pandemic
Chapter 3 - Spiritual Communion Prayer Cards These Prayer Cards are Available in English and Spanish
Chapter 4 - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 2020 Some Information about RCIA in 2020
Chapter 5 - Post Communionem A Description of the ‘Post-Communion Prayer’ of the Euchology of the Mass
Chapter 6 - Mass Exodus by Stephen Bullivant Bullivant’s Survey of Lapsation within the Catholic Church in Britain and USA
Chapter 7 - The Season of Paschal Tide Dom Prosper Gueranger on the Season of Easter or Paschal Tide
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father The Elevations of the Sacred Host and Chalice
Issue 32 – June 2020
Chapter 1 - Corpus Christi Processions Information about Corpus Christi Procession from the Directory of Popular Piety
Chapter 2 - The Saints of the Roman Canon Which Saints are Mentioned in the Roman Canon?
Chapter 3 - Optional Memorial of St. Faustina The Optional Memorial of St. Faustina has been inserted into the Universal Roman Calendar on 5 October
Chapter 4 - Feast of St. Bonaventure - 15 July A Look at the Life of St. Bonaventure
Chapter 5 - Kyrie Eleison A Description of the Kyrie Eleison of the Mass
Chapter 6 - Catholicism in the Time of Coronavirus by Stephen Bullivant A Free eBook from Word on Fire - a Must Read for Parish Leaders
Chapter 7 - Time after Pentecost Dom Prosper Gueranger on the Liturgical Time after Pentecost
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father The Chalice Veil and Blessing of Incense Issue 33 – July 2020
Chapter 1 - Veneration of the Saints Information about the Veneration of the Saints from the Directory of Popular Piety
Chapter 2 - Litany of Loreto New Titles Added to the Litany of Loreto
Chapter 3 - Chapel Chats with Archbishop Archbishop Sample’s Chapel Chats on the Holy Eucharist
Chapter 4 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 15 August The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Chapter 5 - Concelebration in the Roman Rite A Question about Concelebration
Chapter 6 - Sacred Music Series A New Video Series about Sacred Music by Edward Atkinson
Chapter 7 - Time after Pentecost II Dom Prosper Gueranger on the Liturgical Time after Pentecost
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Silence in the Church and Sacristy
Issue 34 – August 2020
Chapter 1 - The Liturgy and Popular Piety Information about the relationship of the Liturgy and Popular Piety from the Directory of Popular Piety
Chapter 2 - Pope Francis on the Holy Eucharist Pope Francis’ words on the Feast of Corpus Christi
Chapter 3 - New Document about Parishes A Document from the Congregation of the Clergy regarding Parish Life
Chapter 4 - Our Lady of Sorrows The Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows is celebrated on 15 September
Chapter 5 - The Epiclesis in the Roman Rite An explanation of the Epiclesis in the Mass
Chapter 6 - Inaestimabile Donum 1980 Instruction of the Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship
Chapter 7 - The Liturgical Year Dom Prosper Gueranger on the Liturgical Year
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father Sacred Silence in the Liturgy Issue 35 – September 2020
Chapter 1 - The Liturgy and Popular Piety Information about the relationship of the Liturgy and Popular Piety from the Directory of Popular Piety
Chapter 2 - One-Time Worship Aids The Office of Divine Worship offers Parishes Ready Made One-Time Worship Aids
Chapter 3 - Prayer to Christ the King The Office of Divine Worship promotes Prayer to Christ the King
Chapter 4 - The Guardian Angels The Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels is celebrated on 2 October
Chapter 5 - The Anamnesis in the Roman Rite An explanation of the Anamnesis in the Mass
Chapter 6 - Permissions & Projection Information Regarding Copyright Permissions and Projection of Mass Texts.
Chapter 7 - Stained Glass A Look at these Works of Art in our Catholic Churches
Chapter 8 - Office of Liturgy of the Holy Father The Use of Missals and Booklets at Holy Mass
Issue 36 – October 2020
Chapter 1 - The Liturgy and Popular Piety The Liturgical Year and Popular Piety from the Directory of Popular Piety
Chapter 2 - Solemnity, Feast or Memorial What is the difference?
Chapter 3 - Source & Summit A New Liturgical Service from Illuminare Publications and Webinar
Chapter 4 - Prayers for Peace for Portland Archbishop Sample to Lead the Rosary for Peace
Chapter 5 - The Fraction Rite The Fraction of the Bread at Holy Mass
Chapter 6 - Let us Return to the Eucharist with Joy Letter of Cardinal Sarah to the World’s Bishops
Chapter 7 - The Reform of the Roman Liturgy A review of the 1980 Book by Msgr. Klaus Gamber
Chapter 8 - Ideas for Prayer Thoughts on Prayer from Dom Hubert van Zeller Issue 37 – November 2020
Chapter 1 - The Liturgy and Popular Piety The Memorial of the Dead in Popular Piety from the Directory of Popular Piety
Chapter 2 - Te Deum The Latin Hymn used in the Liturgy of the Hours
Chapter 3 - Baptismal Formula The Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith issue Clarification on the Proper Baptismal Formula
Chapter 4 - Purification of the Sacred Vessels From the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook
Chapter 5 - Masses for the Dead November is a time to Remember the Poor Souls in Purgatory
Chapter 6 - Prayers for Masses for Various Needs and Occasions An Explanation of the Prayers to be used in the Masses for Various Needs and Occasions
Chapter 7 - The Origins of the Mass Fr. Adrian Fortesque on the Origins of the Mass
Chapter 8 - Ideas for Prayer Thoughts on Prayer from Dom Hubert van Zeller
Issue 38 – December 2020
Chapter 1 - The Liturgy and Popular Piety The Blessed Virgin Mary in Advent from the Directory of Popular Piety
Chapter 2 - Nunc Dimittis The Latin Hymn used in the Liturgy of the Hours at Night Prayer
Chapter 3 - Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Popes How the Popes of the last Centuries have Honored the Virgin of Guadalupe
Chapter 4 - Advent and Christmas From the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook
Chapter 5 - Music Webinar from Oregon Catholic Press A Free Webinar from OCP Detailing their Digital and Other Products
Chapter 6 - St. André Bessette - January 6 In the USA the Optional Memorial of St. André Bessette is Celebrated on January 6
Chapter 7 - The Octave of Christmas Celebrating the Incarnation for Eight Days
Chapter 8 - Ideas for Prayer More Thoughts on Prayer from Dom Hubert van Zeller Issue 39 – January 2021
Chapter 1 - The Liturgy and Popular Piety The Season of Lent
Chapter 2 - The Magnificat The Latin Hymn used in the Liturgy of the Hours at Evening Prayer
Chapter 3 - St. Josephine Bakhita We celebrate the Optional Memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita on 8 February
Chapter 4 - Lent-Easter Resource Pack 2021 The Office of Divine Worship Publishes this Liturgical Resource for the Lent-Easter Season
Chapter 5 - Sunday of the Word of God Pope Francis Dedicates the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time to the Word of God
Chapter 6 - Year of St. Joseph The Holy Father Recently Announced the Year of St. Joseph
Chapter 7 - Fr. Reginald Foster OCD | RIP The Popes’ Latinist Passes on Christmas Day
Chapter 8 - Ideas for Prayer More Thoughts on Prayer from Dom Hubert van Zeller
Issue 40 – February 2021
Chapter 1 - The Liturgy and Popular Piety The Season of Lent II
Chapter 2 - Celebration of Holy Mass in the Presence of the Archbishop From the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook
Chapter 3 - St. Joseph Spouse of the BVM On 19 March we Celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Chapter 4 - Ash Wednesday Some Information about Ash Wednesday and the Distribution of Ashes
Chapter 5 - Surrender Novena Archbishop Sample Encourages his Priests to Pray the Surrender Novena
Chapter 6 - The Year of the Family The Holy Father Recently Announced the Amoris Laetitia Year of the Family
Chapter 7 - The Cathedra The Chair of the Bishop in his Cathedral
Chapter 8 - Ideas for Prayer More Thoughts on Prayer from Dom Hubert van Zeller
Issue 41 – March 2021
Chapter 1 - The Liturgy and Popular Piety The Season of Lent III - The Via Crucis
Chapter 2 - Good Friday Celebration of the Passion of the Lord From the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook
Chapter 3 - Special Surrender Novena Starts 25 April The Faithful, Clergy and Consecrated of the Archdiocese Join in the Surrender Novena
Chapter 4 - The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ Oregon Catholic Press has Published a New Collection of the Passion Narratives
Chapter 5 - Tenebrae The Tenebrae Service is Taken from the Traditional Matins of Holy Week
Chapter 6 - The Chrism Mass This Year’s Chrism Mass will be on Monday 29 March at 3:30pm
Chapter 7 - Active Participation From Pope Benedict’s Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis
Chapter 8 - Ideas for Prayer More Thoughts on Prayer from Dom Hubert van Zeller
Issue 42 – April 2021
Chapter 1 - Divine Mercy Sunday 2021 Information about the Divine Mercy Devotions and how they will be Celebrated this Year
Chapter 2 - Canticle of the Three Youths The Canticle of Daniel (or the Three Youths) is Prayed in the Divine Office
Chapter 3 - Special Surrender Novena Starts 25 April The Faithful, Clergy and Consecrated of the Archdiocese Join in the Surrender Novena
Chapter 4 - Benedictus Publication A Monthly Traditional Catholic Companion for the Extraordinary Form The Church Celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Damien of Molokai on 10 May
Chapter 6 - Regina Caeli This Year’s Chrism Mass will be on Monday 29 March at 3:30pm
Chapter 7 - Adoration and Eucharistic Devotion From Pope Benedict’s Exhortation Sacramentum Caritatis
Chapter 8 - Ideas for Prayer More Thoughts on Prayer from Dom Hubert van Zeller
Issue 43 – May 2021
Chapter 1 - Pope Francis Calls for Global Rosary to end Pandemic Pope Francis Calls Catholics throiughout the Whole World to Pray the Rosary for an end to the Pandemic
Chapter 2 - Corpus Christi 6 June 2021 Some Information about the Origins of this Feast
Chapter 3 - The Most Holy Trinity A Reflection on the Most Holy Trinity by the Renowned Liturgist Dr. Pius Parsch
Chapter 4 - The Immaculate Heart of Mary This Memorial is Celebrated on the Day after the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Chapter 5 - Responsorial Psalms The Responsorial Psalms to be used at Holy Mass and their Selection
Chapter 6 - The Chasuble An Article about the Outer Vestment used at Holy Mass
Chapter 7 - Blessings From the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook
Chapter 8 - Ideas for Prayer More Thoughts on Prayer from Dom Hubert van Zeller
Issue 44 – June 2021
Chapter 1 - New Titles for the Litany of St. Joseph Pope Francis adds new Titles to the Litany of St. Joseph
Chapter 2 - Faith Prevails - The Miracle of Bolsena A Look at the Movie about the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena
Chapter 3 - St. Aloysius Gonzaga The Church Celebrates the Memorial of St. Aloysius on 21 June
Chapter 4 - Table of Liturgical Days Table of Precedence of the Liturgical Days of the Liturgical Calendar
Chapter 5 - Missale Parisiense 1738 A look at the 18th Century Missal of Paris
Chapter 6 - Bread and Wine for the Holy Eucharist Information Regarding the Bread and Wine used for the Celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist
Chapter 7 - Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament From the Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook Chapter 8 - Ideas for Prayer More Thoughts on Prayer from Dom Hubert van Zeller