by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
On April 27, from 1:30 – 3:30pm, Saint Mary’s Church in Wappingers Falls will be hosting a workshop entitled “Introduction to Chant: Spirituality, History, and the Basics of Reading.” The workshop is sponsored by the Office of Liturgy and will... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Liturgy Office has recently received a number of questions concerning the distribution of Holy Communion by means of intinction. Due to concerns regarding the spread of the flu and other illnesses during the winter months, many parishes have chosen to refrain from... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced its planned completion of the transition of the 617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz spectrum bands from wireless microphones and television broadcasts to wireless communicators (such as cellphone companies) by July 13,... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Since the time of the promulgation of the post-Conciliar liturgical books, the Holy See and the USCCB have issued a number of clarifying statements and guidelines regarding the liturgical celebration of Lent and the Sacred Triduum. These documents include the... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Nov 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
All parishes in the Archdiocese will have priests available to hear confessions from 4:00 – 8:00pm on this day. Pastors may wish to prepare parishioners for the celebration of this Sacrament by scheduling an Advent Penance Service. by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Nov 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
This feast occurs on a Saturday this year, but it remains a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses taking place in the evening of December 8 should celebrate the Second Sunday of Advent. The faithful may be advised that there is a Mass obligation both for the Solemnity of the... 