catholic service

I have to work until 3:30 at one job on Good Friday, and I have to be at my other job at 8pm. I would really like to go to a Catholic service that day, but they all seem to be at noon, 3, or 7. Does anyone know if there is a 4, 5, or 6pm service in the Columbus area that day?

The Bible tells us that Jesus died and was buried before sunset on Good Friday and so most of the services are before sunset.

The Cathedral of St. Joseph will have a special prayer service at 8 pm: http://www.saintjosephcathedral.org/Bull etins_2009/2009_MARCH_29,_FIFTH_SUNDAY_O F_LENT_-_BLTN.doc

With love in Christ.

2009-03-24 10:05:43 by poohmeg20

Sunday Mass at St. Michael The Archangel Church in Canton.

I need to know as much detail as possible. I have been to baptisms, weddings, and funerals in the Catholic church but never a regular service.

Here is an outline of the Mass:

• Introductory Rites
. • Entrance (All stand)
. • Greeting
. • Act of Penitence
. • Kyrie Eleison (Greek for "Lord have mercy")
. • Gloria
. • Opening Prayer

• Liturgy of the Word
. • First Reading - usually from the Old Testament (All sit)
. • Responsorial Psalm
. • Second Reading - usually from a New Testament Epistle
. • Gospel Reading (All stand)
. • Homily (All sit for the sermon)
. • Profession of Faith (the Nicene Creed) (All stand)
. • Prayer of the Faithful (prayers of petition)

• Liturgy of the Eucharist
. • The Preparation of the Gifts - the bread and wine are brought forward and placed on the altar, our monetary offerings are also collected at this time (All sit)
. • The Prayer over the Offerings (All stand)
. • The Eucharistic Prayer - during this prayer the bread and wine change into the Body and Blood of Christ (Catholics kneel, visitors may kneel or sit)
. • The Lord's Prayer (All stand)
. • The Rite of Peace (We offer each other a sign of peace)
. • The Breaking of the Bread
. • Communion - non-Catholics are requested out of respect not to receive Communion, they may approach the altar with their arms crossed over their chest to receive a blessing (Stand or kneel according to local custom)

• The Concluding Rites
. • Announcements (All sit)
. • Blessing (All stand)
. • Dismissal
. • Procession

For more information, see the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/cha pter2.shtml#sect3a
and http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/cathol ic_mass_full_text.htm

With love in Christ.

2010-01-04 09:22:44 by Lyndsay R

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I'm thinking about visiting my local Catholic church to see what it's like... what should I wear? I don't want to appear over-dressed or under-dressed. Also, what should I expect?

Thank you for showing respect by asking. And welcome.

Please:
• Dress in business casual or better
• If you feel comfortable then pray and sing with the rest of the congregation.
• Sit and stand when everyone else does.
• If you feel comfortable kneeling during the Consecration then do so, otherwise sit.
• Out of respect do not to receive Communion, according to local custom, and only if you wish, you may approach the altar with your arms crossed over your chest to receive a blessing.

Here is an outline of the Mass:

• Introductory Rites
. • Entrance (All stand)
. • Greeting
. • Act of Penitence
. • Kyrie Eleison (Latin for "Lord have mercy")
. • Gloria
. • Opening Prayer

• Liturgy of the Word
. • First Reading - usually from the Old Testament (All sit)
. • Responsorial Psalm
. • Second Reading - usually from a New Testament Epistle
. • Gospel Reading (All stand)
. • Homily (All sit for the sermon)
. • Profession of Faith (the Nicene Creed) (All stand)
. • Prayer of the Faithful (prayers of petition)

• Liturgy of the Eucharist
. • The Preparation of the Gifts - the bread and wine are brought forward and placed on the altar, our monetary offerings are also collected at this time (All sit)
. • The Prayer over the Offerings (All stand)
. • The Eucharistic Prayer - during this prayer the bread and wine change into the Body and Blood of Christ (Catholics kneel, visitors may kneel or sit)
. • The Lord's Prayer (All stand)
. • The Rite of Peace (We offer each other a sign of peace)
. • The Breaking of the Bread
. • Communion - non-Catholics are requested out of respect not to receive Communion, they may approach the altar with their arms crossed over their chest to receive a blessing (Stand or kneel according to local custom)

• The Concluding Rites
. • Announcements (All sit)
. • Blessing (All stand)
. • Dismissal
. • Procession

For more information, see the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/current/cha pter2.shtml#sect3a
and http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/cathol ic_mass_full_text.htm

With love in Christ.

2008-08-21 17:24:54 by all star

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Prayers for sickness
Prayers for families
Prayers for those in purgatory

I kind of want to go and have a sticky beak at a cathedral mass. I'm an atheist so i'd feel guilty taking part when i wasn't a believer, it seems kinda blasphemous? I wouldn;t take communion etc. of course. But I suppose i should sit and stand at the rights times? any ideas, i imagine they wouldn't mind me comming along for a look? they seem pretty "open door"?

Nobody checks IDs at the door. Anyone is welcome. As for the sitting and standing, etc., just do what those around you are doing -- except that when everyone kneels at the Consecration, you're not required to do so and may just remain seated unless you feel odd about it. You already know not to go up for Communion, but it's very likely that there will be others who remain seated then too. That includes Catholics who, for one reason or another, know they shouldn't receive at that time.

There's usually a missalette, either in the pews or as you enter, that has the prayers and responses in it. You needn't do either but it can help you keep up with what's going on.

If you do go to a Mass out of curiosity, plan on staying for the whole thing as a matter of courtesy. Just taking a peek by popping in and then popping out whenever you figure you've seen enough would be noticed, and perhaps taken as an offense.

2009-02-04 22:57:15 by Bec

I'm a Presbyterian. My dad decided to become one like my mom, as he was raised a Catholic. All of his side of the family is Catholic. I was curious as to what differences there are between a typical mass and the Presbyterian service I'm used to.

The central difference is that Catholics believe that the Eucharist (Communion) is the actual Body Blood Soul and Divinity of Christ.

These Bible Verses are the heart of the Differences:
Gospel of John 6:35-71

Mt 26:26
Lk 22:17
1 Cor 10:16
1 Cor 11:23-29
Ex 12:8
Jn 1:29
1 Cor 2:14-3:4

Major significant differences.

2009-08-23 09:19:39 by Mary Alice