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Issue 1 – October 2017 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.
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