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REVISED INSERTS FOR SEPTEMBER
Bulletin announcement No. 6
Original release date: 9/4/2011

84 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of Sept. 4)
So that we may be prepared for the changes to the new Missal in November, Bishop Trautman has asked that we learn and use the new musical settings for the Mass acclamations beginning on the weekend of September 17. Our parish musicians will help us to learn the new settings and review them with you until Advent.

Change is always difficult for us. We are comfortable with the ways we have, and any change challenges us to let go of the familiar. Change may help us grow, bring us new insight, and enable us to be creative and responsive in new ways. The changes to the Mass (especially the prayer texts and people’s responses) can be a positive experience of deeper liturgical prayer, encounters with Christ, and sense of the mystery and sacredness of the liturgy.
- FDLC Clergy Workshop Kit

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: Remember that singing unites us and elevates the spoken word of our prayer. Our music ministry will lead us in a review of the new music for all parishioners on ________________. All are invited.

Suggested repeat of bulletin announcement No. 6
Original release date: 9/18/2011

70 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of Sept. 18)
So that we may be prepared for the changes to the new Missal in November, Bishop Trautman has asked that we learn and use the new musical settings for the Mass acclamations beginning this weekend. Our parish musicians will help us to learn the first of the new settings today and then review them with us until Advent.

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: Remember that singing unites us and elevates the spoken word of our prayer. Our music minister _______________ will lead us in a review of the new music for all parishioners on ____________________. All are welcome.

Bulletin Inserts should be repeated at least twice a month to assure that all parishioners see the message.

MAY
Bulletin announcement No. 5
Original release date: 5/1/2011

210 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of May 1)
Soon we will begin implementing the third edition of the Roman Missal. The most change you will recognize in this new Mass book is in the translation of the text. The translation more closely corresponds to the Latin, which is richer in imagery, and hopefully will promote deeper prayer. As you hear these new texts, it is better not to analyze them but to allow the prayer to capture your heart and lift yourselves to God.
- FDLC Clergy Workshop Kit

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: We begin using the new Missal next Advent, November 27, 2011. In the meantime we have some preparation to do as an assembly…A Town Hall meeting will be held on _______________ to allow you to hear about preparations and ask questions.

Suggested repeat of bulletin announcement No. 5
Original release date: 5/15/2011

196 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of May 15)
Soon we will begin implementing the third edition of the Roman Missal. The most change you will recognize in this new Mass book is in the translation of the text. The translation more closely corresponds to the Latin, which is richer in imagery, and hopefully will promote deeper prayer. As you hear these new texts, it is better not to analyze them but to allow the prayer to capture your heart and lift yourselves to God.
- FDLC Clergy Workshop Kit

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: Check out the new flier* on the Roman Missal called “Liturgical Participation of God’s People.” Notice how it speaks about “body language.” We will be reviewing gestures and postures used at Mass this month.

Bulletin Inserts should be repeated at least twice a month to assure that all parishioners see the message.

*Fliers on the Roman Missal are available from the Office of Worship.

APRIL
Bulletin announcement No. 4
Original release date: 4/3/2011

238 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of April 3)
Within the lifetime of many of us, we have celebrated Mass from three different versions of the Sacramentary. Different…but not so different. The four main divisions of the Mass – the introductory rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, and concluding rite – have been in place since mid to late second century. The translations are somewhat different, but the “new” Mass is still the same Mass! Each version of the Sacramentary helps us celebrate better.
- FDLC Clergy Workshop Kit

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: Our liturgical ministers have attended an informational session on the new Missal. We will offer additional sessions on the changes in the Missal and an introduction to the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy this month for all parishioners.

Remind the assembly about the next stage in the plan for parish implementation. What are the various committees/groups doing? Invite guests to the meetings.

MARCH
Bulletin announcement No. 3
Original release date: 3/6/2011

266 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of March 6)
The prayer of liturgy unfolds in a rhythm of sound and silence. Silence is not simply the absence of sound, but a time for prayer, recollection, and meditation. Whenever there is an invitation to silence --- for example, “Let us pray” – then we become quiet and speak to our caring God in the depths of our hearts.

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: You may have noticed that we take more care in praying silently during the opening of Mass. This is required by the liturgy so that we may recognize Christ’s presence in our lives more deeply.

FEBRUARY
Bulletin announcement No. 2
Original release date: 2/6/2011

293 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of Feb. 6)
Sacrosanctum Concilium (the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy) was promulgated on Dec. 4, 1963 and is the blueprint for our liturgical renewal. It asserts that liturgy is a celebration of Christ’s paschal mystery and that we are all to share in it through full, conscious, and active participation. The Church is so concerned about our whole-hearted participation because liturgy is the source and summit of our whole Christian life.

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: While our liturgy committee/pastoral council(is/may be) familiar with the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (“CSL”), now is a good time to review the principles of a well-celebrated liturgy. The liturgy committee will be meeting soon to review the CSL.

Suggested repeat of bulletin announcement No. 2
Original release date: 2/15/2011

286 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of Feb. 15)
Sacrosanctum Concilium (the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy) was promulgated on Dec. 4, 1963 and is the blueprint for our liturgical renewal. It asserts that liturgy is a celebration of Christ’s paschal mystery and that we are all to share in it through full, conscious, and active participation. The Church is so concerned about our whole-hearted participation because liturgy is the source and summit of our whole Christian life.

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: Our liturgy committee currently is reviewing the principles of liturgy stated in the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. For the entire parish, we will offer a 20 minute overview of the changes in the Mass (when/where) led by (facilitator).

Suggested repeat of bulletin announcement No. 3
Original release date: 3/20/2011

252 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of March 20)
The prayer of liturgy unfolds in a rhythm of sound and silence. Silence is not simply the absence of sound, but a time for prayer, recollection, and meditation. Whenever there is an invitation to silence --- for example, “Let us pray” – then we become quiet and speak to our caring God in the depths of our hearts.

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: When we pray silently at the beginning of Mass you might recall how God is active in your life. For what are you grateful? In what areas do you need help?

Suggested repeat of bulletin announcement No. 4
Original release date: 4/17/2011

224 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of April 17)
Within the lifetime of many of us, we have celebrated Mass from three different versions of the Sacramentary. Different…but not so different. The four main divisions of the Mass – the introductory rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, and concluding rite – have been in place since mid to late second century. The translations are somewhat different, but the “new” Mass is still the same Mass! Each version of the Sacramentary helps us celebrate better.
- FDLC Clergy Workshop Kit

Parish secretaries/office staff: Please customize the above announcement with additional information that is unique to your parish such as: A second flier* on the Roman Missal is available called “Questions & Answers on Changes in the Mass.” It explains some of the changes and how they came about. Join the liturgical ministry session on _____________to learn more about the changes.

Bulletin Inserts should be repeated at least twice a month to assure that all parishioners see the message.

*The set of three fliers is available from the Office of Worship.

JANUARY
Bulletin announcement No. 1
Original release date: 1/23/2011

309 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of Jan. 23)
Soon the new translation of the Roman Missal will be implemented in all the countries of the English-speaking world. This is a rich opportunity for us to renew our sense of mystery and awe, to deepen our Eucharistic spirituality and to learn more about this celebration that gathers us together weekly as the body of Christ to be no urished by the body and blood of Christ. Our ________________ committees (have completed/ will soon complete) an informational session on the Roman Missal. Now it’s your turn. Take a look at the flyer “A History of the Roman Missal” (in your bulletin/ in the back of the church). It will give you some background on the Roman Missal and how important it is for our worship together.

Suggested repeat of bulletin announcement No. 1
Original release date: 1/30/2011

302 days to the implementation of the new Roman Missal (as of Jan. 30)
Soon the new translation of the Roman Missal will be implemented in all the countries of the English-speaking world. This is a rich opportunity for us to renew our sense of mystery and awe, to deepen our Eucharistic spirituality and to learn more about this celebration that gathers us together weekly as the body of Christ to be no urished by the body and blood of Christ. Our ________________ committees (have completed/ will soon complete) an informational session on the Roman Missal. Now it’s your turn. Take a look at the flyer “A History of the Roman Missal” (in your bulletin/ in the back of the church). It will give you some background on the Roman Missal and how important it is for our worship together.