Leonardo DeFilippis returns to southeast Michigan as St. Augustine!

Those of you who remember the stage performance of Leondardo DeFilippis in Maximillian Kolbe last year will probably want to know he is coming back. This time, he comes as St. Augustine. I did an extensive photo post on his visit to Grotto, and on St. Luke Productions.

Book Leonardo at your parish!

Leonardo Defilippis performed Maximilian: Saint of Auschwitz to enthusiastic crowds in Michigan in 2006. The actor, director of the movie Therese, and founder of St. Luke Productions (www.stlukeproductions.com) will return to Michigan this fall with his original one man drama of The Confessions of Saint Augustine. We are looking for a few more locations to fill in the schedule. If interested, please call Suzanne Fisher at 248-217-0844 or Debbie Bloomfield at 734-283-9753.


Sat. Sept. 29 Drama Workshop for teens and young adults, Ann Arbor
Sat. Sept. 29 (evening) Joy Road Spiritus Sanctus Academy , Ann Arbor
Sun. Sept. 30 (matinee) Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit

Mon. Oct. 1 (evening reserved)
Tues. Oct. 2
Wed. Oct. 3 St. Thomas the Apostle, Ann Arbor
Thur. Oct. 4
Fri. Oct. 5 (evening) Assumption Church , Windsor , Ontario (don't confuse with Assumption Grotto in Detroit).

The Confessions of Saint Augustine

Sat. Oct. 6

Sun. Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. St. Gerald, Farmington
Mon. Oct. 8
Tues. Oct. 9
Wed. Oct. 10 (evening) Shrine of the Little Flower, Royal Oak
Thur. Oct. 11
Fri. Oct. 12 7:30 p.m. Southgate/Downriver Vicariate


Here is a post series I did last year when Leonardo visited Assumption Grotto as Maximillian Kolbe in a fantastic performance.



More pictures from other stops in metro Detroit.

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Seminarians & their NFP vs. Contraception YouTube Videos

These are great. From their YouTube description on the first video clip:

Short commercial comparing NFP and Contraception directed, written, acted, and edited by Catholic seminarians at the Institute for Priestly Formation in Omaha. We actually shot this on the 39th anniversary of Humanae Vitae without knowing it! That's Providence!

Here is the first YouTube video, with links to the followups. These guys are good. According to CNA, the actors are seminarians out of the Diocese of Lansing. I hope I have this straight now. I understand, based on the comment in the combox that the writer/director is out of the diocese of Saginaw.




NFP vs Contraception II
NFP vs. Contraception III

From CNA:

Seminarians bring Church’s teaching on contraception, sexuality toYouTube

Saginaw, Aug 2, 2007 / 09:59 am (CNA).- A group of seminarians has joined the YouTube phenomenon and posted three one-minute videos on the Church’s teachings about contraception.

The videos, entitled "NFP vs. Contraception", are a take on the popular Mac-PC commercials.

The three videos have already had nearly 9,000 views combined. According to
Nielson/NetRatings, the website has nearly 20 million visitors per month, with the dominant age group being 12 to 17 year-olds.

The actors are seminarians for the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan, Dan Kogut and Jeremy Meuser.

Kogut, who mimics the cool Mac personality in the popular commercials, plays the part of “NFP” and represents the Catholic position on sex, sexuality and natural family planning. Meuser impersonates the PC personality as “Contraception”. Eddie Dwyer, a seminarian for the Diocese of Saginaw, wrote the three skits.

The seminarians decided to make the videos while at the Institute for Priestly Formation in Omaha, Nebraska, this summer.

“Eddie definitely had evangelization in mind with the skits, but we also just thought
it would be fun to do and that people might get a kick out of it,” Kogut told CNA.

The seminarians’ videos join hundreds of other pro-life videos are posted on YouTube.

Deo Gratias!



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Requiescat in Pace: Fr. Richard J. Rego, STL

It is with great sadness that I tell you about the sudden death of Fr. Richard J. Rego, whose website I just introduced to you on July 20th after hearing him interviewed by Teresa Tomeo on her show, Catholic Connection via podcast.

Fr. Rego was 72 years old.

Father was shepherd to the St. Gianna Latin Mass community in Arizona - that is, the kind of Latin Mass that we now call the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite.

He was a frequent guest on Catholic Answers, Catholic Connection and probably a few other shows. His website is truly worth mining for the treasures it holds. He was especially devoted to Our Lady.

THE FINAL POSTS OF A BLOGGING PRIEST

Father Rego also had a blog which he wrote to with some infrequency. However, we are blessed with three blog posts the good priest made just days ago, on July 25th, 2007. His previous post was made just over 2 months ago in May. This is a blessing for us as it seems to be his final message to all who come across his blog.

This first one is Father's final blogpost.

BY THE MANDATE ENTRUSTED TO US BY JESUS CHRIST!
It has been almost forty years since Pope Paul VI issued the encyclical letter, Humanae Vitae. As we reflect on the question of direct abortion, it would behoove us to review the teachings of the Catholic Church concerning the transmission of human life - - - teachings that are vastly rejected. Imagine! Over eighty percent of American Catholics reject the teachings of Humanae Vitae, the encyclical issued by Pope Paul VI on July 25, 1968, concerning the transmission of human life.

Continue reading Fr. Rego on Humanae Vitae...

This is his second from the last post made on the same day on the Sacred Heart Devotion and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.

THE ALL POWERFUL LOVE OF MY HEART
From the earliest centuries, the Church has shown special devotion to the Sacred Heart. Our Lord confirmed to Saint Margaret Mary the need for this devotion. In so doing, He made twelve extraordinary promises, which she has conveyed to us.

Continue reading the Sacred Heart blogpost by Fr. Rego...

And, Father also posted on the Trinity:

BLESSED BE THE HOLY TRINITY AND UNDIVIDED UNITY!
Today is the Feast of the Blessed Trinity. The Introit sets the tone of the Mass: ”Blessed be the Holy Trinity and undivided Unity. We will give Him glory because He has shown mercy to us.” Every day we offer all of our prayers, Masses and Sacraments: “In the name of the father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” Constantly we Catholics invoke and praise the Most Blessed Trinity.

Continue reading Fr. Rego on the Holy Trinity....

You can read more his blog entitled, Fr. Richard J. Rego, S.T.L.

We pray for Fr. Rego:

MEMORARE, O piissima Virgo Maria, non esse auditum a saeculo, quemquam ad tua currentem praesidia, tua implorantem auxilia, tua petentem suffragia, esse derelictum. Ego tali animatus confidentia, ad te, Virgo Virginum, Mater, curro, ad te venio, coram te gemens peccator assisto. Noli, Mater Verbi, verba mea despicere; sed audi propitia et exaudi. Amen.

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

My thanks to the email from CathMomOfSix this morning. I contacted Ave Maria Radio and Teresa Tomeo to ask if they could get confirmation this morning. The last thing I wanted to do was to make a mistake on something like this which is why I waited. I was listening to Catholic Answers with Jerry Usher and Tim Staples on internet radio this evening and it was announced over the air. So, I am assuming they were able to verify this sad news.

UPDATE AUGUST 1: The St. Gianna website is updated with news of Father's passing on the front page.

UPDATE 2: Thanks to David dropping a note into the combox, you can watch some of Fr. Rego's final sermons on YouTube. Each sermon is broken up into several clips. I'll start you with the first one here. I know he was really getting fired up in the beginning of part-2 of the first sermon in the list.

See the page of quicklinks on YouTube for more of Fr. Rego's sermon clips
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Grotto-goers: Did you know....

This is something that affects all parishes, I'm sure. Collections go down in the summer as people vacation. Collections in resort towns go up during peak vacation periods.

I only learned recently that summer is when our parish builds some funds to go towards the very expensive winter heating bills. Inasmuch as our own utility bills have gone up, imagine how much more for a place like Grotto with stories-high empty spaces to heat.

In addition to vacation, some Grotto-goers escape the heat by opting for air-conditioned churches near their homes. Health conditions suffered by some mandate this - such as asthma and heart problems, especially for those unaccustomed to the heat. The rest of us I hope are considering the great opportunity for mortification - to offer up our suffering united with Christ's (Col 1:24) for some good cause, like those without homes, or the poor souls in purgatory.

I thought about escaping to a parish near me in the summer when I discovered just how hot an old church can get without air-conditioning. What changed my mind that day in 2005 (the summer I first discovered Grotto) and had me choose sweat over comfort was a little speech given by our pastor, Fr. Perrone, on the very day I jokingly whispered into my cousin's ear that I would be spending the rest of summer in my old parish. It was late June and it had been over 90 for several days. As I sat there thinking about how many times I actually went to "St. Suburbia" in shorts over the years, with air-conditioning, I noticed when Fr. Perrone walked by at the start of Mass that he was wound tightly up the neck in what I would later learn is called an amice. I mean, not a thread of his daily clerical garb or collar were showing, nor should it according to the GIRM (336). My first thought was, "Wow! How hot is he in all of those vestments".

Throughout the Mass, Father, altar boys and lector were all stoic. If the heat was bothering them as it was me, you could barely see them whipe any sweat off their brow, and all had additional layers of clothing on for the Mass.

As he completed his homily that day, Father matter-of-factly turned to the congregation and said something along these lines:

"Summer is obviously here. I know there will be a temptation to come here in shorts and tank-tops. This is not a fashion show, it is the sacrifice of the Mass."

Lifting his arms into the air to show his wardrobe he said, "I would ask you to consider if there is anything you could wear that is appropriate for Mass that could be hotter than what I am wearing right now."

Needless to say, I sheepishly crouched in my pew at how I was considering abandoning my new found parish for a cushy seat in an air-conditioned parish for the summer. It was at that point I silently told God that if my pastor and priests were committed to celebrating holy Mass in all those vestments, and even providing us with weekly Eucharistic Processions in the heat, then I should give them the courtesy of my attendance at Assumption Grotto for Mass.

The priests lead by example, offering up their suffering through the same heat we must endure, but with much more clothing.

Fr. John during Corpus Christi 2006, which was exceptionally hot. The priest doesn't put on shorts or cut back on vestments at Grotto, no matter the tempterature or conditions.

Back to collections, if you really can't be there, you may want to consider a way to keep a steady flow of money going in to our parish even when you cannot be there. Current bills still have to be paid on time and money needs to be saved for winter bills.

Consider dropping your envelope in the mail while you are away, or in my case, I'm going to take advantage of my online banking and just set something up weekly for the year. Anything else that comes up, I can always put in aside from that weekly amount.

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Recent Posts, Blogger & News Roundup for July 28th

I need to get some work done, including some studies in preparation for a series I hope to begin on this blog about the Blessed Mother, starting with the Queenship of Mary, and the Mother of God. I had intended to do an indepth look at the Assumption and came to the conclusion that it must start first with the subjects I've named above. That led to my desire to do a series which will last indefinitely on a range of Marian topics. Being born in 1962 and growing up in the anti-Marian 70's, I have much to learn about Our Lady and I hope others will share in my learnings through the reading of those posts.

When I am not working or maintaining my home, I will be doing much reading. Some of my reading is shown at the bottom of this post and many of these titles can be picked up in the Grotto Giftshop & Cafe. Posting will be sparse, perhaps every few days. This post offers you much reading for days through other bloggers and newslinks.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT ASSUMPTION GROTTO

Sunday, July 30th, 2007

- Opus Angelorum Day of Recollection 2:00 - 5:00pm

Monday, August 13th, 2007

- Fatima Devotion

• Mass at 7:00pm


• Rosary & Procession to Outdoor Grotto with banners (weather permitting)


• Talk by Fr. Val Rykowski & Refreshments (school gym)

Wednesday, August 15th, 2007

- A grand day of devotion & Masses: Assumption at Assumption Grotto (Holy Day of Obligation

MOTU PROPRIO - SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM BLOGPOST ROUNDUP:

• A pastor teaches his parish about what V2 did not teach


• The Tablet: another piece on the Motu Proprio (Fr. Z)


• Archd. of Indianapolis newspaper on older Mass (Fr. Z)
  
• Andrea Tornielli interviews Msgr. Gänswein (Fr. Z)


• Bishop of Memphis on the Motu Proprio (Fr. Z)


• Saskatchewan’s Catholic Prairie Messenger on the Motu Proprio (Fr. Z)


• “not suited for the older form of Mass”? Give me a break! (Fr. Z)


• Return of [Old] Latin Mass sparks Hunt for Old Vestments (NLM)


• (Homily) The Second Spring: Fr. Cipolla on Summorum Pontificum (NLM)

OTHER ISSUES IN CATHOLIC BLOGDOM & RESOURCES

Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ to defend Latin Mass & statement on non-Catholic Christians

Don't Reform the Reform, Says a Folk Musician (NLM)

American Papist: Registering for World Youth Day in Australia

Praying for a cause Supporters of Fr. Solanus Casey to gather for novena (Michigan Catholic)

CULTURE OF LIFE NEWS

• North Carolina Needs Unborn Victims Law After Jenna Nielsen's Death (LifeNews)


• Wife of Jailed China Forced Abortion Activist Pleads His Case in Beijing (LifeNews)


• Abortion is a "Perfect demonic system" says Human Life International President

Noteworthy

Visit the blogs in my sidebar for more Catholic opinion, including the blogs of two deacons (hint: look for "Rev. Mr." in their titles) recently added to my Blogging Priests, Religious & Deacons section.

QUOTEWORTHY

"When we go to Mass we primarily go for what we give, not for what we get.... We give praise, we adore Him.... If you get caught up in that self-centered view of the Eucharist you will loose interest..... It's about Him; it's not about us."

-Marcus Grodi at the EWTN Family Celebration

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Detroit Free Press: A sword for the Catholic faith

An article appears in today's Detroit Free Press about Michael Voris and his local television show, the The One True Faith.

A sword for the Catholic faith
Former WJBK-TV reporter explains it all on his syndicated program


July 28, 2007
BY DAVID CRUMM
FREE PRESS COLUMNIST

Last week in Ferndale, Michael Voris closed his nationally syndicated Catholic TV show by grasping the hilt of a gleaming gladiator's sword to show the seriousness of his faith. Slowly moving the heavy blade through the air, he warned his audience:

"This life is about spiritual warfare -- every single moment of our lives here. Sometimes the battle is fierce and raging, sometimes it subsides, but we are always -- always -- in spiritual battle."

Continue reading A Sword for the Catholic Faith at the Detroit Free Press

You need to really "mine" The One True Faith website for all that is has in terms of avenues to learning about the Catholic faith. This page may be easiest to load if you are on slower connections.

There are podcasts available for the show for online listening, or downloading to an MP3 player, or to which you can subscribe for regular downloading on iTunes.

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Assumption Grotto Giftshop & Cafe

The Opus Angelorum display, which includes their many outstanding audio recordings from retreats, and items made by the Sisters

Did you know that Assumption Grotto has a Giftshop which is open daily from 8:30 to 10:00 on weekdays and from 11:00 until 2:00 on Sundays?

If you have ever walked into a Catholic book store or giftshop only to find new age material or piles of books on speculative theology, dissent, and other such content you know how confusing it can be to navigate and wonder what you can read without being led astray or into scandal.

All of the material and books available through Assumption Grotto's Giftshop & Cafe must meet a high standard of orthodoxy held by Grotto's pastor, Fr. Eduard Perrone. You will find an abundance of rich classics which have guided Catholics for centuries, like the works of many saints. There is no question about the fidelity of material that you will find in our giftshop.

There is much for children from coloring books to prayer books for small hands, including Serve the Lord with Gladness, compiled by Fr. Perrone for altar boys and others. Grotto Productions music is also available, among other brands.

Among the booklines carried by the giftshop are those of Grotto Press & Real View Books of Fr. Stanley L. Jaki, whose series on John Henry Newman is very popular.

There are things like statues, scapulars, rosaries, medals & more. There is also what I call "Grotto-ware" and other beautiful embroidery by the solid Catholic shop, Mater Admirabilis Embroidery. To get something with Assumption Grotto's name on it, you need to go through the giftshop, but other things can be ordered directly from Adrian (see the website for designs and ordering info). Eventually, we want to get the giftshop up online so we can offer such things to people who are not local.

On Weekdays following the 7:30 or 8:30am Mass, stop in and have a coffee with Cathy and some of the others who run the giftshop and parishioners who stop in before or after you browse. If you don't see the coffee, be sure to ask.

For more info, call the giftshop at 313-332-4432

Deo Gratias.


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Summorum Pontificum - A Pastor Breaks the News on What V2 did not Teach

Here is a pastor at work, explaining the new motu proprio, Summorum Pontificum, in the church paper and making clear what Vatican 2 did not teach. Here is how it starts out:

Despite what the media tells you, the Pope is not renouncing the Second Vatican Council, he is authentically implementing it. He is correcting the mistakes and misinterpretations that came after the Council. One of them is with the return of the Mass. Contrary to what most of the media tells us, Vatican II did not:

• 1. order Mass to be said in the Vernacular


• 2. tell priests to face the people at Mass


• 3. establish Communion in the hand


• 4. tell people to stand for reception of Communion

The Mass we now say at St. John’s whether in English or Latin came after the Council. The Council ended in 1965, the new order of the Mass came in 1970.

The Church, since the days of Pope St. Pius X, has encouraged actual participation at the Mass. The 1962 missal contains changes that foster that participation, so the charge of the congregation being dumb spectators is not true.

Why was the Motu Propio issued?

Continue reading at CMR...


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Reminder: Opus Angelorum Day of Recollection this Sunday!

This is just a reminder that this Sunday, following the Noon Mass and Benediction, the priests of Opus Angelorum are having a Day of Recollection at Assumption Grotto. Details are in this post. It is open to all parishioners and families, as well as non-parishioners.

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Come to Assumption Grotto on Assumption Day!

Fr. Perrone, the pastor of Assumption Grotto, lifts the Body of Christ during the 9:30am Latin Novus Ordo Mass on August 15th, 2006. This is the newer form of the Roman Rite which is celebrated throughout the world, but celebrated in Latin, with Chant, and ad orientem (priest and people facing the Lord together).

I will be dropping reminders here periodically for the feast of the Assumption. Assumption Grotto is the place to be on Assumption Day - August 15th!

This August 15th of 2007 is a very special Assumption Feast Day for our parish. It's not just because it is the name our parish bears. It's also because this year is our 175th anniversary as a parish. How many parishes in Detroit, or the US for that matter, can claim to have been around that long! (I can hear my UK and European readers laughing across the pond as they worship in churches that are so old they make 175 look young).

If you are in metro Detroit and can take a day off on this holy Day of obligation, consider spending it in a day of devotions on a spiritual pilgrimage to our parish. Or, if you are local and have the evening free, do come for the 7:00pm Mass. I also encourage those who would have to travel. Get a carpool together or arrange for a bus. (More info below on bus parking below).

It is important to note that parking is a logistics nightmare for an event this big. It is probably not a good idea to park on surrounding side streets. Security guards will be watching cars in the lots, but any cars parked in the neighborhood, well....you don't want to just park anywhere.

SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 15TH, 2007

Masses:

• 6:30 a.m. in the Church
  
• 9:30 a.m. in the Church (Consecration to Mary follows)
  
• 12:00 Noon at the outdoor Grotto (Miraculous Medal Talk & Enrollment Follows)
  
• 7:00 p.m. at the Grotto (the most popular)


Bishop John Quinn, Bishop Daniel Flores & Fr. Eduard Perrone Knights of Columbus Honor Guard, Lourdes Candlelight Procession after Mass (click to enlarge pics below).

OTHER DEVOTIONAL EVENTS & SACRAMENTS

• Confessions: 11:00 a.m., 1:30 & 3:45 p.m.
  
• Rosary: 9:00, 11:00 a.m.
  
• Stations of the Cross: 2:00 p.m.
  
• Living Rosary & Blessing of the Sick
  
• 3:00 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament,
  
• Living Rosary, Blessing of the Sick and Benedictionat the Grotto
  
• Blessing of Herbs: 4:00 p.m. Shrine
  
• Consecration to Mary 5:00 p.m. in the Church

About half of the people in attendance at the outdoor Noon Mass are seen here - August 15th, 2006.

ABOUT THE BISHOPS

Bishop Daniel E. Flores, S.T.D. is the newest Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Detroit. He attended the University of Texas at Austin for two years prior to entering the seminary in 1981. He graduated from the University of Dallas with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy in 1983 and a Master of Divinity in 1987. He was ordained to the priesthood in January 1988. He completed a doctoral degree in the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in 2000.

Bishop John Michael Quinn - Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Detroit is a member of the Call to Holiness Advisory Board. He was ordained to the priesthood on March 17, 1972 and ordained Bishop August 12, 2003. Bishop Quinn holds a B.A. in philosophy from Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit; a Master of Divinity from St. John’s Provincial Seminary, Plymouth; Masters degrees in Religious Studies and in Systematic Theology from the University of Detroit - Mercy.

ABOUT THE PASTOR

Fr. Eduard Perrone, Pastor of Assumption Grotto Church, parishioners and staff are honored to have Bishop Flores and Bishop Quinn at our special 175th Jubilee Year event celebration, Feast of the Assumption, August 15, 2007.

OTHER EVENTS FORTHCOMING

You may also be interested in other events for our 175th anniversary, which are also the kinds of things you might find throughout any year at Grotto. This includes our Fatima Devotions which occur on the 13th of each month from May through October. This coming August 13th will feature Fr. Val Rykowski, who is a familiar face at Sts Cyril & Methodius, where parishioners are graced with this fine priest. You have to see him celebrate Mass sometime and I can almost guarantee you will be moved to tears as you witness his passion for the sacrifice of the Mass.

BUSES

** For information on bus parking and the shuttle bus schedule please call the rectory office at 313-372-0762 or the Shrine Office at 313-332-4432.

NEW: Shuttle bus schedule has been posted here.

Candles put out by pilgrims throughout the day are aglow before the grotto where they will remain until the Queenship of Mary, on August 22, 2007.

MORE PHOTOS

See the photos in this final photo post of Assumption 2006 and scroll down for links to 22 other stunning photo posts from the day (around 80 pics in all).

A FINAL NOTE

Get this book!!! There are over 70 pages of references in this short book with just 4 chapters and it is an excellent book. I'm only in Chapter 1 and hooked. Dr. Edward Sri goes through Scripture and leads us right into the thoughts of the Fathers of the Church, the saints, the popes and more. It will deepen your understanding of Mary's Queenship.

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I present to you....Fr. Mildew

Yeah, you read it right. While younger and middle-aged Catholics are finding the spiritual benefits of traditional Catholicism, a retired priest on the other side of the pond in the UK has discovered the blogosphere.

We welcome Fr. Michael Clifton - who says that he is a retired Catholic priest of a traditional "mould". Hence, the name of his blog, "Fr. Mildew". You will be able to find it in the future, by going to the "Blogging Priests and Religious" section in my sidebar.

Some people wonder why priests would spend time on the internet blogging. Well, my personal thought is that the Holy Spirit is guiding them to use this medium to teach us the kind of truths we don't necessarily hear in every parish.

We wish you well Fr. Mildew and we will drop in to pay you a visit.

I pray that Our Lord and Our Lady guides each and every priest who blogs so that they may guide us.

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Summer Processions at Assumption Grotto

If you are new to this blog and happen to live in the area, you might want to know about our summer Eucharistic processions.

Each Sunday throughout the year, along with other special feast days and solemnities, we will be graced with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, followed by benediction. In bad weather, and during colder months, this is done indoors immediately following the noon Mass. However, spring to fall, at the conclusion of the noon Mass, a brief Eucharistic procession takes place from the Church to the grotto.

I recall all too well my reaction when I first encountered it: Procession? Where? What is going on!?!

If you were born around Vatican II or later, you may never have been exposed to this awesome opportunity. It got shelved along with Mary and silent reverence in Church. Now, a new generation, joined with members of the older generation (you know, the ones who are supposedly just "nostalgic"), and every age in bewteen, keep the tradition alive.

Here are more photos from this past Sunday's procession and benediction.

If you come this coming Sunday, the 29th, you can follow the crowd over to the gym for something to eat (we have socials weekly), and a Day of Recollection which runs until 5:00.

More photos taken on Sunday, July 22, 2007:

- Garden in the Grotto

- A Butterfly in the Grotto Garden

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Tulsa World: Reinstated Latin Mass will reduce nonsense

This one is too good to miss. Take a look at this article from Tulsa World on the old Mass through the lens of Fr. Z!

Not everyone in the media is against the motu proprio.



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Opus Angelorum Day of Recollection at Grotto - July 29, 2007

It's July, and just as I was wondering if the priests of Opus Angelorum were going to do another Day of Recollection, I heard it advertised in the announcements Sunday and there were mini-posters at Grotto.

Folks, these afternoon retreats are a blessing. Come to Grotto for the afternoon starting with holy Mass at Noon, followed by our weekly benediction outdoors (weather permitting), grab a BBQ'd hamburger, hot dog or sausage in our gym and head over to the conferences in the school lounge. Bring the whole family! It is free, but we often pass a basket for those willing and able to give a donation to help support their work.

Here is the complete schedule which runs until around 5:00 with some time built in for adoration, and yet another benediction.

Theme: The Angels and Prayer
Location: Assumption Grotto (click for directions)
Noon: Mass
2:00 First conference
2:45 Break
3:00 Second Conference followed by Q & A
4:15 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

(Opportunity for Confession)
5:00 Final Prayers and Benediction

Click the link for scenes from the July 2006 Day of Recollection (scroll down and click on the links at the bottom of that post for additional coverage of the day).

Fr. Basil Nortz, ORC during the July 2006 Day of Recollection

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