by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
As was announced yesterday, all Masses in the Archdiocese of New York will be canceled beginning this weekend, March 14-15, 2020, due to continued concern surrounding the coronavirus, and at the advice of medical experts. In light of these developments, members of the... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
A new feature of the third edition of the Roman Missal is the optional Prayers Over the People on weekdays in Lent. Many of these prayers are quite ancient, having their origins in the sacramentaries of the 6th-8th centuries. It should be noted that, while the use of... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Order of Christian Funerals [OCF] states that family members of the deceased should take an active part in planning the funeral Mass. In coordination with the parish, they should arrange the place and time for the Mass and participate in the selection of texts and... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are you a parish musician looking for direction on how to choose uplifting, beautiful, and singable music for your congregation? Are you eager to learn more about the Church’s understanding of the role of sacred music at Mass? On February 22, from 10am-12pm, Dr.... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Nov 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
On October 7, Pope Francis inscribed the optional memorial of Our Lady of Loreto into the General Roman Calendar; this celebration will be observed on December 10. While proper liturgical texts will have to be translated into English and Spanish before receiving the... 