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sewnsew
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Posted: Sun Jul 22nd, 2007 10:08 pm |
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| For August and Possibly September I will have to be 15 minutes late for the last mass on Sunday- my work schedule rules out going Sat. pm. and i will be working from 8-5 on Sundays. Our service starts at 5- if I get out of work on time I can be there by 5:15- somewhere I was told or read that if you were more than a few minute late then you shouldn't take communion. However that means I would miss more than a month of masses unless I go late Sunday evenings....
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CajunRick
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Posted: Sun Jul 22nd, 2007 10:43 pm |
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kimdyuma wrote: somewhere I was told or read that if you were more than a few minute late then you shouldn't take communion.
The obligation to attend mass is fulfilled if you are present for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. You may arrive at any time during the Liturgy of the Word and still receive Eucharist.
I would suggest that you carefully read the readings to yourself before mass, so that when you arrive you will still be able to benefit from the homily.
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David W. Emery
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Posted: Sun Jul 22nd, 2007 10:44 pm |
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Kim, the thing to do is to discuss this situation with your pastor. He has the authority to commute your “Sunday” to a different day of the week (such as your day off). You would then be attending the daily Mass on that day to fulfill your Sunday obligation.
DavidLast edited on Sun Jul 22nd, 2007 10:52 pm by David W. Emery
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Angie_Rivas1
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Posted: Wed Jul 25th, 2007 10:35 pm |
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| How funny, I had the very same question two weeks ago, but I did not have time to post it. Rick, without sounding too ignorant, what is the Liturgy of the Eucharist? Is it the same as the Gospel reading? When I took my granma to weekday mass and we arrived after the 2nd reading, she did not like for us to take the Holy Eucharist (we visited a different church therefore we did not know the right schedule). I insisted to her that the main reason for me to come to mass during the week was to take part of the banquet. So I did, was I wrong for doing that? Last edited on Wed Jul 25th, 2007 10:38 pm by Angie_Rivas1
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CajunRick
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Posted: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 12:14 am |
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Angie_Rivas1 wrote: what is the Liturgy of the Eucharist? Is it the same as the Gospel reading?
The first part of the mass, the Liturgy of the Word, includes the scripture readings, the homily, and the Prayers of the Faithful. The Creed is also part of the Liturgy of the Word on Sundays.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist is the second part of the mass, beginning with the Offertory, and continuing until the end of mass.
It is technically OK to receive the Eucharist as long as you arrive before the beginning of the Offertory. However, those who are habitually late for mass should consider their commitment to God and decide whether they should receive the sacrament. Being late because of work, or a mistake on knowing the beginning time of the mass, or an accident, or some other special circumstance is OK. Being late habitually to catch an extra 20 minutes of sleep, or because you just know you can get away with it, is an entirely different matter and indicates a lack of respect for the sacrifice of the mass and the sacrament of the Eucharist. Those who are habitually late for no valid reason should not receive the Eucharist at all, in my opinion.
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BettyBoopToo
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Posted: Thu Jul 26th, 2007 01:46 am |
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CajunRick wrote: Angie_Rivas1 wrote: what is the Liturgy of the Eucharist? Is it the same as the Gospel reading?
The first part of the mass, the Liturgy of the Word, includes the scripture readings, the homily, and the Prayers of the Faithful. The Creed is also part of the Liturgy of the Word on Sundays.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist is the second part of the mass, beginning with the Offertory, and continuing until the end of mass.
It is technically OK to receive the Eucharist as long as you arrive before the beginning of the Offertory. However, those who are habitually late for mass should consider their commitment to God and decide whether they should receive the sacrament. Being late because of work, or a mistake on knowing the beginning time of the mass, or an accident, or some other special circumstance is OK. Being late habitually to catch an extra 20 minutes of sleep, or because you just know you can get away with it, is an entirely different matter and indicates a lack of respect for the sacrifice of the mass and the sacrament of the Eucharist. Those who are habitually late for no valid reason should not receive the Eucharist at all, in my opinion.
Thank you Rick for clarifying this. I had heard a couple of different things about the being late verses being habitually late and am thankful that you let us know.
When I first began attending Mass, the priest was new to our parish. I never could figure out why some of the people would receive the eucharist and go out the side door without returning to their seats. some whole families did this and a large group of the elderly woman. He instructed us differently in RCIA and also during some of his homilies he did some basic teaching about this practice. Then he changed our lines up and instructed the extrordinary ministers to stan with the precious blood on both sides to the church blocking the doorways. So people had to return to their seats or atleast got the hint. There were many things that father seemed to have to re-teach the parish family when he came. I believe its all been for the better in my opinion.
I also forgot to mention the few families that came in each week right before the homily and left right after the received the eucharist. I could see on his face that this was not appropriate and he would soon remedy this too. I've not seem anyone do this for over two yrs. I am so thankful that he teaches us well and why we should respect our Lord, parish & family.
PS; Kim, I'm certain that your situation is quite different than these examples. I'd rather be late when you cannot help it, than be without our Lord in the blessed sacrament. I hope this works out for you.
Thanks again
Betty
Last edited on Thu Jul 26th, 2007 01:56 am by BettyBoopToo
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