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The Traditional Society of San Francisco TLM Society Website: http://sanctatrinitasunusdeus.com/ TLM Society email: [email protected]

The Traditional Society is an association of Roman faithful dedicated to the preservation of the “Ancient form of the ” or the “Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite”, as a legitimate use of Holy Mother Church’s Great Liturgical Patrimony. The Society includes lay faithful drawn from every age, group and walks of life as well as and religious members who “continue to adhere with great love and affection to the earlier liturgical forms.” ( Benedict XVI, of 2007)

Twenty Fourth Sunday After November 3, 2013 Chaplain: The Rev. Fr. Mark G. Mazza

Star of the Sea Roman , 4420 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94118 For the reception of the , contact Fr. Mazza 415-751-0450 ext.16 or [email protected]

Special Masses this week (in addition to the weekday M-F 7:30am Mass for the Poor Souls)

Date Time Mass Intention: Feast: Celebrant: 4-Nov-13 (Mon) 6:30 PM Fr. Diaz, SJ St. Charles Borromeo Fr. Mark Mazza 5-Nov-13 (Tues) 6:30 PM Balza Family Fr. Mark Mazza 6-Nov-13 (Wed) 6:30 PM Wilfredo Balza Sr (dec) Feria Fr. Anselm Ramelow

7-Nov-13 (Thurs) 6:30 PM Monica Neary Feria Olivier Meney Feria - Comm. Four Holy Crowned Martyrs 8-Nov-13 (Fri) 6:30 PM Augusto Garcia ( High Mass) Fr. Jeffrey Keyes

The Traditional Latin Mass of Requiem – the Month of the Poor Souls 2013

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Dear Traditional Latin Mass Faithful and Friends,

Those Catholics who are of a certain age, and those recently re‐acquainted with the traditional liturgy of the Church, are well aware of the solemn traditional Mass for the dead with its sobering texts and its timeless music, whether or . It is hoped that a new generation will re‐discover this precious liturgical tradition of the Church. It is well worth rediscovering. If fact, the Gregorian Chant Requiem Mass is one of the most ancient examples we have of chant. The Traditional Latin Mass offered for the dead on the day of burial, or as a later , or even before a catafalque without the body present, is called the Requiem Mass, a term that was once part and parcel of Christian Culture and daily life. The term “Requiem” comes from the chanted or Entrance , which is part of the prayer “Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let 1 | Page perpetual light shine upon them.” One can immediately think of its use in world literature, and the many splendid pieces of music that used the traditional Latin texts. Some may recall the performance of Mozart’s Requiem with Cardinal Cushing as celebrant almost fifty years ago for the late President John F. Kennedy. A recording was made and is still a treasured keepsake.

Because of the Vatican document Summorum Pontificum issued in 2007, every , who is able to, is privileged not only to provide the rituals of the revised liturgy for the dead, but also the rituals that were celebrated before the reform of 1969 for those who request them. At Star of the Sea we will celebrate Traditional Latin Requiem Masses for the Poor Souls in Purgatory from November 4th through November 8th every day at 7:30 A.M. and at 6:30 P.M. On Friday, November 8th we will have a Traditional Latin High Mass of Requiem offered by Father Jeffery Keyes. Canon Olivier Meney will have a on Thursday evening and I will celebrate the other Low Masses in the morning and evening.

There has been some confusion about the reform of the Mass for the dead, because of the culture in which we live and a selective interpretation of the of the . From time to time I have heard, for example, that black were absolutely prohibited, and that the solemn chants were too sad for contemporary society. This has never been the position of the Church, which permits in addition to white or violet vestments, the traditional black ones, and the traditional Requiem Mass chants in Latin or English. Some are under the false impression that almost any type of music can be sung at a funeral, including songs like “Take me out to the ball game” etc. There is so much liturgical ignorance today; we have lost so much of what was good. On the other hand, a relative informed me of a wedding where the text “dona eis requiem; may they ” was sung, the traditional ending of the in the Requiem Mass. They picked it because is sounded nice! Poor couple!

The texts for the Traditional Latin Mass are found in your Daily for the day of burial, for All Souls Day, or for a daily Requiem Mass. Use these for your prayers this month, especially the sobering and other texts used on the day of Christian Burial. When the day comes, as it will surely come for each of us, may all of us experience what the Church has always prayed: “May the Angels lead thee into paradise: may the Martyrs receive thee at thy coming, and lead thee into the holy city of Jerusalem. May the of Angels receive thee, and mayest thou have eternal rest with Lazarus, who once was poor.”

In Domino Dominaque,

Fr. Mark G. Mazza

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER

3-Nov-13 Sunday 11:00 AM 24th Sunday after Pentecost Fr. Mark Mazza 10-Nov-13 Sunday 11:00 AM 25th Sunday after Pentecost Fr. Mark Mazza 17-Nov-13 Sunday 11:00 AM 26th Sunday after Pentecost Fr. Mark Mazza 24-Nov-13 Sunday 11:00 AM Last Sunday after Pentecost Fr. Mark Mazza

Women’s Evening of Recollection Mass Intention Requests

nd Every 2 Thursday of the month at Star of When the TLM Society arranges special Masses with the the Sea Roman Catholic Church 7pm-9pm. approval of the pastor/chaplain, i.e. First Fridays, 2 Meditations given by a priest, a spiritual Holydays and other special days, Mass intentions may be talk, Benediction and confessions. requested. A stipend of $10.00 per Mass. Visit the parish office Monday-Thursday between 9am-4pm. If you have Next Recollection is this Thursday Nov 14th questions please email us [email protected]

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Assistant Chaplain’s Corner

During these crisp autumn days, we breathe deeply what Hilaire Belloc called “the pure cold air that befits All Hallows.” The change in the weather is evocative for us also the change in the Church’s liturgical calendar as she enters the final month of her year. November indeed is the month of the Last Things: death, judgment, Heaven and Hell. It is the month dedicated to remembering our own mortality as we are still wayfarers in the Church Militant on Earth, praying for our beloved dead in the Church Suffering in

Purgatory, and uniting ourselves in both longing and expectation with the Church Triumphant in Heaven.

On All Day, we rejoiced to see the variety of God’s marvelous power at work in the hearts of believers who put His Word into action in their lives. On All Souls Day, we prayed for those who, having died in the friendship of God through grace, are

still being purified of their attachment to sin in the fire of Purgatory. Today we are in the of All Saints, which is also really also the continuation of All Souls Day. In fact, this time of All Saints is a particularly privileged time for our prayer for the dead. For the entire octave (through November 8), the Mass for the Dead becomes a third‐class feast on all the ferial days.

But that is not all! As we read in the Enchiridion of , #13, “An , applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is granted to the faithful, who devoutly visit a cemetery and pray, even if only mentally, for the departed. The indulgence is plenary each day from the 1st to the 8th of November; on other days of the year it is partial.” What a tremendous treasure we can offer to our beloved dead during this holy octave merely by visiting a cemetery! By the indulgence that we gain for them, we offer to God, by way of suffrage, a share in their suffering so that they can more quickly move through Purgatory and enter in to see the Divine Essence in Heaven! We do well to recall here the conditions attached to the receiving of an indulgence – namely, being in the state of grace, prayer for the Pope and reception of Holy (for each indulgence each day), and receiving the of Penance (can be “good” for several indulgences). We can ordinarily receive just one indulgence in one day, so we can visit the cemetery every day during the octave to receive a new indulgence daily for our dead! How can we not take advantage of such an easy opportunity to help our brothers and sisters in Purgatory! The souls in Purgatory need our help. They are undergoing a most painful passive purification of their souls and they can do nothing any longer to help themselves. They are entirely dependent on our prayers to speed their progress along the road to the Vision of God. How grateful they will be to us for the help they receive from our prayers and sacrifices and indulgences! What friendly and generous intercessors we will have in Heaven when they arrive there! These days of cold pure air are solemn indeed. They are most Christian as they call to mind the mystery of the Last Things. As we know certainly our mortality and our judgment, let us hope joyfully in the glory of Heaven. We are spurred on by the great Cloud of Witnesses in Heaven, who are praying for us and helping us, even as they have left us their example as our guide. All holy men and women, saints of God, pray for us!

Fr. Joseph Previtali, Assistant Chaplain

TREASURES OF THE CHURCH RELICS EXPOSITION in the San Francisco Bay Area

Treasures of the Church is a ministry of evangelization of the Catholic Church. Run by Fr. Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross, its purpose is to give people an experience of the living God through an encounter with the relics of his saints in the form of an exposition. Each exposition begins with a multi-media presentation on the Church's use of relics that is scriptural, catechetical, and devotional, leading to a renewal of the Catholic faith for many people. After the teaching those in attendance have an opportunity to venerate the relics of some of their favorite saints. An exposition involves some 150 relics, including those of St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux (the "Little Flower"), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. Faustina Kowalska. The supreme highlight is one of the largest relics of the Church's claim to the True Cross in the world and a piece of the that, according to sanctioned tradition, is believed to have belonged to Our Lady. Monday November 4 at 7:00 pm Tuesday November 5 at 7:00 pm Wednesday November 6 at 7:00 pm St. Margaret Mary’s Church St. Edward Church St. Philip Neri Church 1219 Excelsior Ave 5788 Thornton Avenue 3108 Van Buren St. Oakland, CA 94610 Newark, California 94560 Alameda, CA 94501 (510) 482-0596 (510) 797-0241 (510) 373-5200

We are looking for committed people to help in any way with the Society! Please don’t hesitate to contact us: [email protected]

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24th Sunday after Pentecost: November 3, 2013 Introit Jer 29:11-12; 29:14 The Lord says: I think thoughts of peace, and not of Matt 8:23-27 affliction. You shall call upon Me, and I will hear you; and At that time, Jesus got into a boat, and His disciples I will bring back your captivity from all places. followed Him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the Ps 84:2 sea, so that the boat was covered by the waves; but He was You have favored, O Lord, Your land; You have restored asleep. So they came and woke Him, saying, Lord save us! the well-being of Jacob. we are perishing! But He said to them, Why are you fearful, V. Glory be to the Father.. O you of little faith? Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the sea, and there came a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, What manner of Man is this, that even O God, You Who know that our human frailty cannot stand the wind and the sea obey Him? fast against the great dangers that beset us; grant us health of mind and body, that with Your help, we may overcome Ps 129:1-2 what we suffer on account of our sins. Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord: Lord, hear my Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who liveth and prayer! Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord. reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. R. Amen. Grant, we beseech You, almighty God, that the offering of this sacrifice may ever cleanse and strengthen the weakness Rom 13:8-10 of our nature. Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our Lord, Who Brethren: Owe no man anything except to love on another; liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the Law. For Ghost, ever one God, world without end. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not kill. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness. You shall not Communion Antiphon Mark 11:24 covet; and if there is any other commandment, it is summed Amen I say to you, all things whatever you ask for in up in this saying, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. prayer, believe that you shall receive, and it shall be done to Love does no evil to a neighbor. Love therefore is the you. fulfillment of the law. Post Communion Ps 71:8, 11. May Your gifts, O God, free us from the attraction of Ps 43:8-9 earthly pleasures and give us new strength through Your You saved us, O Lord, from our foes, and those who hated heavenly nourishment. Through Jesus Christ, thy Son our us You put to shame. Lord, Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the V. In God we gloried day by day; Your name we praised Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. always. , alleluia. Ps 129:1-2 Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my prayer! Alleluia.

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