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by alan29
Wed Mar 23, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: The new constitution for the Roman Curia - Praedicate Evangelium
Replies: 2
Views: 9541

Re: The new constitution for the Roman Curia - Praedicate Evangelium

And the chances of a Dicastery being headed by a married lay woman are ..........?
by alan29
Fri Feb 25, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: So sad
Replies: 4
Views: 17931

Re: So sad

Our congregation who previously sang lustily are now all but silent. The fact that our pp has asked for mask wearing to continue hasn't helped. Neither has the fact that a whole tranche of young families have not returned or have changed to an earlier Sunday Mass to have more of the day "free.&...
by alan29
Sat Feb 12, 2022 2:22 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Limited supply of Psalmists for the Easter Vigil
Replies: 18
Views: 44808

Re: Limited supply of Psalmists for the Easter Vigil

Point taken about reading the psalms. I was actually thinking that a combination of one sung, one read and one replaced with silence might work, especially if it made for a contrast before the Alleluia. We are fortunate to have five psalmists, six if I can persuade the bobby to get his shifts sorted...
by alan29
Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:37 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Limited supply of Psalmists for the Easter Vigil
Replies: 18
Views: 44808

Re: Limited supply of Psalmists for the Easter Vigil

They can be read, or replaced with silence.
by alan29
Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: " . . Old forgotten far-off things, and battles long ago"
Replies: 12
Views: 24618

Re: " . . Old forgotten far-off things, and battles long ago"

One effect of the pandemic at ours (where I am semi-retired, so no longer responsible for planning but only play) is that we have reverted to a four hymn sandwich and no longer sing the Mass apart from the psalm - which is my kingdom inviolable. I really loathe the expression "lowest common den...
by alan29
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:55 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: " . . Old forgotten far-off things, and battles long ago"
Replies: 12
Views: 24618

Re: " . . Old forgotten far-off things, and battles long ago"

Our congregation which used to sing the Mass lustily now is barely audible through their masks during the four hymns that all our PP allows. Its very, very sad. Would love to ask your PP why the virus is a less of a risk during hymns that it would be during the bits we're supposed to be singing! 8)...
by alan29
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: New Guidelines from the Bishops Conference of England & Wales
Replies: 3
Views: 11291

Re: New Guidelines from the Bishops Conference of England & Wales

Our PP would seem to have either not read them or has no interest in implementing them.
by alan29
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: " . . Old forgotten far-off things, and battles long ago"
Replies: 12
Views: 24618

Re: " . . Old forgotten far-off things, and battles long ago"

In the last 10 years or so, singing the Mass has been dealt two massive body blows. The first was the revised translation. And the second has been Covid. Our congregation which used to sing the Mass lustily now is barely audible through their masks during the four hymns that all our PP allows. Its v...
by alan29
Wed Jan 26, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: The post-Christmas period
Replies: 9
Views: 18422

Re: The post-Christmas period

I had the same rude awakening for the 2nd Sunday of Christmas.
by alan29
Wed Dec 22, 2021 1:52 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Mill Hill Chapel
Replies: 5
Views: 11960

Re: Mill Hill Chapel

Not really liturgy, but there is a beautiful Unitarian Church in Liverpool. Financed by the likes of the founder of Tate and Lyle in the Arts and Craft style. It boasts a fine William Hill organ.
Judging by its website it is very active.
https://www.ukunitarians.org.uk/ulletroad/index.htm
by alan29
Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: The post-Christmas period
Replies: 9
Views: 18422

Re: The post-Christmas period

On reflection he has changed his mind, but he expects few people on Boxing Day.
by alan29
Fri Nov 12, 2021 7:18 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: The post-Christmas period
Replies: 9
Views: 18422

Re: The post-Christmas period

Our PP has decided that he will keep the usual two Sunday Masses but have no music on the 26th.
For which, many thanks!
by alan29
Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:55 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Vacancy for a new Papal MC
Replies: 3
Views: 10078

Re: Vacancy for a new Papal MC

Would I be right in thinking that a Papal MC carries a lot of clout beyond controlling errant altar servers?
by alan29
Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: New 'Phase 4' Guidelines
Replies: 6
Views: 15440

Re: New 'Phase 4' Guidelines

I agree S.C.
But I think it is the missing sense of community that will entice people back.
by alan29
Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:24 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: New 'Phase 4' Guidelines
Replies: 6
Views: 15440

Re: New 'Phase 4' Guidelines

Maybe its just a case of fatigue. Or people just accepting the guidelines.
I have to say that I find the idea of Sunday Obligation an odd one. If you are only going because you HAVE to, then ........