by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Aug 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
The USCCB’s Committee on Divine Worship and the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions have announced that the Holy See’s Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments recently confirmed several new and newly translated texts for liturgical... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
In February, the Liturgy Office and archdiocesan Liturgical Music Commission published guidelines for music at First Communion and Confirmation liturgies with children. The celebrations of First Holy Communion and Confirmation liturgies with children are times of... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Sep 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Since the publication of the archdiocesan “Faith Forward” Guidelines for returning to public worship, parishes have continued to take appropriate and prudent steps to ensure parishioners’ safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many lessons have been learned along the... 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
The Advent and Christmas seasons offer opportunities for parishes to vary their musical choices at Mass, to learn new songs, and to revisit cherished favorite hymns. What follows is a description of some liturgical options and practices associated with these seasons...