June 2022 archive of Music & Liturgy Musings
Sunday Obligation & Saturday Wedding Masses
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 6/29/22
Now that we are in the middle of summer, we have probably hit the peak of vacation season and wedding season. Perhaps you have or will be going on vacation and/or have or will be attending a wedding or two already this year. As I am attending a family ... Read More »
The Pallium
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 6/22/22
Published in the June 26, 2022 bulletin.
June 29 marks the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, the two great apostles of the early Church. On this occasion, the Pope celebrates Mass with archbishops appointed within the past year. During this Mass, he blesses and bestows the pallium on ... Read More »
The Celebration of the Most Holy Trinity
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 6/22/22
Published in the June 12, 2022 bulletin.
This weekend we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Catechism of the Catholic Church notes, “The mystery of the Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is the mystery of God in himself” ... Read More »
The Ascension of the Lord: Thursday or Sunday? It depends…
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 6/22/22
Published in the May 22, 2022 bulletin.
Forty days after the Resurrection, our Lord ascended into heaven. We celebrate this event on the Solemnity of the Ascension of which the traditional date is this coming Thursday, May 26. However, in 1999, most of the ecclesiastical provinces (noted by an ... Read More »
Veni Sancte Spiritus: The Extended Pentecost Vigil
Posted by Anthony Gallina on 6/22/22
Published in the May 15, 2022 bulletin
In three weeks, we celebrate the great feast of Pentecost. On Saturday, June 4 at the 4:30 Mass, we will celebrate the Extended Vigil of Pentecost! Pentecost is viewed in the calendar as the eighth and final Sunday of the Easter ... Read More »