I was drawn to Immaculate Conception parish this past Sunday ...

... Said Mr. Marty Campell (Las Cruces).

You, too, are invited to assist at Mass this Sunday!

Low Mass at 8a and High Mass at 10a

118 N. Campbell St., El Paso

What a treasure we have ... so close! so accessible!

Mr. Campbell's letter sums up his joy .... here it is for you to read:

Dear Francis,

I was drawn to Immaculate Conception parish this past Sunday for Solemn High Mass in the Extraordinary form.  It was a joy..!

Father Shannon offered the Mass beginning with a grand entry down the center aisle in what appeared to be a brand new green cope.  He was proceeded by the 5 altar boys which consisted of the MC, Acolyte 1 & 2, Thurifer and Crucifer.  They all performed their roles with the necessary skill and reverence so that the Priest was able to offer the Mass with ease and solemnity.

Father O'Niel was in the Choir loft leading the chants with a skilled choir of 3 women and two men.  They were superb.  It's been so long since I have heard that type of hymns at a Mass it almost brought tears to my eyes. (emphasis added) I know we have become accustomed to hearing "I am Bread of Life, Taste and See", and the others, but after hearing well sung Gregorian chants those hymns sound almost Protestant!

Father exchanged the Cope for his vestments at the Altar and they were of the same design and newness.  

After the Mass was over, and I was overwhelmed all over again, I made my way out of the church, stopping to thank Fr. Shannon for a beautiful Mass.

I am impressed that the priests daily hear confessions before Mass and again right afterward, for each Mass.  I wish it would catch on in the Novis Ordo parishes.  Sometimes it is difficult to even find a confessor.  

It's a pleasure seeing the two priests setting up the parish and drawing the faithful in.

Faithfully in Him,

Sir Martin Campbell, KCHS

Las Cruces 

First Sunday Mass (TLM) at Immaculate Conception, El Paso

Fr. John Shannon, FSSP, has informed us that his first Sunday Mass at Immaculate Conception (118 N. Campbell St) will be on Sunday, August 3, at 10am.

Our local FSSP seminarians will be helping him so that it can be a Missa Cantata. 

We ask everyone else to lend a hand in any way they are able, most importantly in spreading the word far and wide and encouraging many of the Catholic faithful to assist this beautiful Traditional Latin Mass.

Fr. Shannon has also given permission for the Rosary to be prayed prior to Holy Mass; so that will begin at 930am.

- Fr Shannon will also offer Mass on First Saturday (August 2) and tentatively has that scheduled for 9am.
 
 - We are also informed us that Fr. Kevin O'Neill will not have arrived yet in El Paso as of August 3rd, but will be arriving later on.

Support from Afar

Traditional Latin Mass of Victoria, B.C., Canada

Sometimes we think we are all alone out here in the Southern NM desert praying and working for the establishment of a Traditional Latin Mass in this diocese.  Then, a few days ago, we find that others -- 2,000 miles away -- are praying with us for this blessing.  We received this email on July 2:

Dear Gregorian Society of Las Cruces:

 

I am having our members in Victoria, B.C., Canada pray for the restoration of an approved every-Sunday Traditional Latin Mass for the Diocese of Las Cruces.  Please keep me informed of the situation.  I hope that Bishop Cantu will consider your petitions and restore your Mass.

 

In Christo et Maria,

 

Peter K. Perkins

Master of Ceremonies

Traditional Latin Mass of Victoria, B.C., Canada

Perhaps each of us might offer a Rosary for these faithful partners.

Our Next Social Gathering

 

July Gathering & Breaking Bread

Hello everyone!

The Torres family has invited us to gather at their home in Las Cruces on Sunday July 20 @ 2pm.  

We will not have a "teaching session" in July.  The focus is on fellowship, conversation, building relationships.  

So.... people of the faith ... bring your best potluck, or your favorite dessert dish, and lets enjoy the time with each other.... a little praise, some prayer, and some "people-knitting"!

Set aside the date: July 20, 2pm .... 

Here's the place: 2064 Southern Star Loop, Las Cruces, NM 88011.  

If you need directions email the blog.  RSVP would be helpful, but if you forget, please just come anyway!!

gregoriansocietylc@gmail.com

Next Teaching Meeting

Pax Christi, everyone!!

Please plan to join in for the next Teaching Meeting on Sunday June 1 at the Women's Center in Las Cruces -- 1:30 pm - 4:30pm (NOTE: time changed!)

Mr. David Rodriguez (St Vincent Ferrer Foundation, El Paso) will conclude the instruction about the Liturgy and Mystery of the Holy Mass.

Oremus!

The Lord is risen! Alleluia!

He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

Explaining Ad Orientem Simply

 

 This graphic was used by a priest, Fr. Dylan James, to explain to an eleven-year-old server the symbolism of the eastward-facing orientation of the Altar. Simply .. and eloquent!

FR. RODRIGUEZ TO OFFER THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS IN EL PASO

On the following days / times, Fr. Rodríguez will offer the Holy Mass at St. Francis Xavier (519 St. Latta) in El Paso. (Email to the blog for "lost-prevention" directions).  Please spread the word. All are invited!

 Sunday May 18th Holy Mass at 530pm, Rosary to begin at 5pm (Blessing of Items after Holy Mass)

- Monday May 19th: Rosary and Crowning of Mary in her month to begin at 6pm, Holy Mass to follow

- Tuesday May 20th: Holy Mass at 8am, Rosary to begin at 730am