"Extraordinary Faith is pleased to announce the debut of a new, self-titled, 30-minute television series for the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) that showcases the beauty of classic Catholic sacred art, architecture, liturgy, and music. Special emphasis is given to the Traditional Latin Mass, also known as the Extraordinary Form or Tridentine Mass. This historic form of Catholic worship has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in recent years, especially among the young, and is a rich source of vocations to the priesthood and religious life."  For more information, click on the link below.

http://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/2014/03/extraordinary-faith-tv-on-ewtn-debut.html

Social Gathering

Our next social meeting will be Saturday, April 26th at 2:00pm.  It will be held at the Seltzer's house in Deming.  Please send an email to the society for the address.  Please join us is getting to know each other, as well as questions and answers about our endeavor and the meeting with Bishop Cantu.

Class on the Traditional Latin Mass

Good for us to be here….

As St Peter observed to our Lord on the Mount of Transfiguration, it is also “Good for us” to meet together again.

On Sunday April 6, our friend David Rodriguez (St Vincent Ferrer Foundation, El Paso) will present a second introductory class on the Traditional Latin Mass in Las Cruces. David’s presentation is rich in basic liturgical principles which helps all Catholics to be familiar with, and especially understand the Sacred Liturgy. And of course we grow in the spiritual goods of filial piety and the love of our brethren.

The class will meet in Las Cruces on Sunday April 6 at 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the “Women’s Club” center at 340 Reymond St – corner of Reymond and W. Court St; across from the Court Youth Center.

Please confirm your attendance, and those you may invite, by email to Oscar Torres (ostorres77@gmail.com).  The meeting space has a capacity which the City of LC has asked us not to exceed. You may also confirm by email to the Society (gregoriansocietylc@gmail.com).   Specific driving directions are also available upon request.

Mark your calendar and please join us.

St. Joseph, Ora Pro Nobis

This wonderful Solemnity of St. Joseph is an occasion to remember specifically our Shepherds.  And so we pray.....

Saint Joseph,
I present to you this day
Father N______., priest of Jesus Christ,
and beg you to be to him
advocate and defender,
counselor and friend.
Open your heart to him
as you opened your home to the Virgin Mother
in her hour of need.
Protect his holy priesthood
as you protected the life of the Infant Christ
threatened by cruel Herod.
In darkness bring him light;
in weakness, strength,
and in fear the peace that passes understanding.
For the sake of the tender love that bound you
to the Virgin Mary and the Infant Christ,
be for him, Saint Joseph, a constant intercessor
and a shield against every danger of body, mind, and soul
so that, in spite of his weaknesses and sins,
his priesthood may bring glory to Christ
and serve to increase the beauty of holiness
in his bride the Church.
Amen.

(Hat Tip to Fr Z's site)

So too, do not neglect to pray for the priest(s) who Bp. Cantu will soon ask to celebrate the Traditional Mass of the Ages for the faithful.

Remember, also, the necessity of priests in all the parishes in the Diocese of Las Cruces -- pray that 12 Holy, Courageous, and Faithful Priests will be provided to serve in the Diocese before the end of June.

Social Gathering this Sunday, March 23rd

A reminder that our first social gathering will be held this Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00pm at the home of Chris and Amy Seltzer.  Please send an email for the address, and let us know if you plan on attending.  This will be an opportunity to meet each other and have questions answered.  See you on Sunday!

Pray for a More Moral USA

 

Please let us know if you will be praying for a more moral United States (and world) with us.  Perhaps you may have a specific prayer intention (perhaps a rosary a day?).  And please share this prayer request with others; this nation and the world needs our prayers.

A Blessed Feast Day of Pope St. Gregory the Great!

Pope St Gregory The Great

Today, March 12th, is the Feast Day of Pope St. Gregory I (also known as "St. Gregory the Great"). He is a Doctor of the Church, and the invention of "Gregorian Chant" is largely attributed to him

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A Happy and Blessed Feast Day of Pope St. Gregory I to everyone.

Archbishop Alexander Sample on the Traditional Latin Mass

As we pursue more catechism about the Mass, to deepen our understanding and adoration; listen to the homily.

Archbishop Alexander Sample has long been known as one of the most orthodox and tradition-friendly bishops in the United States.  Here he gives a sermon during a Pontifical High Mass offered as the crowning event of a 3-day conference on Gregorian Chant and the role of sacred music in the liturgy at a Brigittine Monastery in Oregon.  Archbishop Sample’s enormous love for the traditional Mass shines brightly through this entire sermon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K-x6odm8Sc

 Thanks to Tantamergo, a TLM friend in Dallas

Teaching Meeting

The Society, on Sunday March 2, hosted a teaching meeting at Branigan Library in Las Cruces. Mr. David Rodriguez, sponsored by the St Vincent Ferrer Foundation (El Paso), began an instructional series on the "Divine Liturgy: Fundamental Principles Governing How Man is to Worship God." This is foundational material to help us understand objectively "why" The Mass is the centerpointe of Faith.  Mr. Rodriguez combines the instruction of timeless truths with application to everyday events and instances.  He is also very adept at providing trustworthy responses to our questions. The 40 faithful who attended expected a 'lecture' and were instead treated to engagement and encouragement with faithful living.  

MIssed it?  Do not despair … more instruction is forthcoming … watch this blog for dates/times.

The Society will conduct a second "introduction" meeting on Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00pm in Deming.  Chris and Amy Seltzer are gracious hosts for hospitality, some information about our interaction with Bp Cantu, and (of course) Q&A.  Please contact us via email at gregoriansocietylc@gmail.com for directions, etc.

First Social Gathering

We will be gathering for prayer and fellowship on Sunday, March 23rd at 2:00pm at Chris and Amy Seltzer's home.  All are welcome, including children.  Light refreshments will be served.  This will be a time to get to know better our fellow members, as well as those interested in this endeavor.  It will also be a time for prayer, that we may invoke the graces and blessings of Our Lord upon our efforts.  Please join us in building towards the establishment of a traditional parish.  For directions to the Seltzer's home, please send an email to gregoriansocietylc@gmail.com.

Our First Meeting

The St. Vincent Ferrer Foundation is sponsoring an educational class on the Traditional Latin Mass on Sunday, March 2nd, at 1:00PM at the Branigan Memorial Library. The library is located at 200 E. Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces.  The class will be held in the Roadrunner room.