The Anglican Use Liturgy

Those who grew up in the Episcopal or Anglican churches may be right at home with some of the liturgy we use on Sunday mornings.  Even Methodists who know their own traditions will find some language that is familiar.  However, some things will definitely be unfamiliar, and we may trip over strange wording.  Some of the unfamiliarity is caused because various national Books of Common Prayer developed differently in the U.S, Canada, Britain and Australia.  Our liturgy unites the various traditions.  Some of the unfamiliar bits are not from any official Book of Common Prayer but come from Anglican and American Missals – versions of the Anglican liturgy used in some Anglo-Catholic parishes before the liturgical changes introduced after Vatican II.  It is likely that the liturgy we are using is unfamiliar to everyone in some way.  Even so, it is an attempt to preserve and express the Anglican tradition, to create a liturgy that will unite the members of the Ordinariates around the world, and also celebrate a liturgy that is a gift to the Catholic Church

Does Kansas City Need Another Catholic Church? 4

I began by saying that if we have nothing distinctive to offer, then there are plenty of other Catholic parishes in Kansas City.  But Our Lady of Hope is not like any other.  We have a particular mission: to those sisters and brothers whom God is calling into the full communion of the Catholic Church.  Certainly every other parish shares that same mission.  But none of them, except for those in the Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter, are called to place that mission at the top of the list. All of us were separated, called, and reconciled, so we know what kinds of sacrifices are sometimes required.  We also have another distinctive characteristic: Joy!  Catholic converts are happy Catholics.  We know what we have found!  The treasure in a field, a pearl of great price.

I invite you to read the story of one of our Ordinariate priests who was with us at the recent clergy and wives' conference.

http://www.calledtocommunion.com/2014/10/does-the-center-hold-the-story-of-fr-albert-scharbachs-journey-from-westminster-theological-seminary-to-catholic-priest/

St. Therese organ another step closer to completion

We got a great deal on an Austin console and it was delivered to us back in the summer. It is now refurbished and ready for action. Our team of volunteers has run the cables to the balcony where the organ donated by Avila University will be installed, and to the old choir loft where the existing pipework and additional vintage pipes will be installed. We are waiting on the delivery of the steel framework for the windchests and pipes for the balcony, and as soon as it is erected, the next stage of installation will begin. I am told the Avila University Organ will be playable by Christmas, giving our organist, Dr. Bruce Prince-Joseph an expanded instrument for his mighty talents.

His Gregorian Chant schola will begin practice soon, enabling us to offer Evensong and Benediction after the first of the year.

Pilgrimage

Ready for a pilgrimage?

Valerie and I are planning another pilgrimage in November 2010 through Educational Opportunities. The only question is, which trip? Prices are great in 2010 and will never be this low again. I traveled to Turkey way back in 1973 and would enjoy the opportunity to return and explore it more deeply. Valerie and I really enjoy the Holy Land. She has been to Jordan and I would enjoy being able to visit there for the first time. Choices. Choices.

We've narrowed our possibilities to two:

+ Turkey - 12 days Nov. 4 - 16, 2010 from $2098 with optional 2-day pre-extension to Cappadocia

and/or optional 2-day post-extension Nicaea and Istanbul

http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/!userfiles/brochures/tk10-A_Turkey.pdf

or

+ Israel - 10 days Nov. 15-25 from $2098 with 7-day optional post-extension to Jordan, Petra, etc.

http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/!userfiles/brochures/hl10-c.pdf

So review the brochures and let us know this week which might interest you. Our goal is to have our own bus and guide with daily Mass in the holy sites. If Catholics from Anglican Use congregations and converts from Anglican and Episcopal backgrounds join us, we will use the Book of Divine Worship in addition to the Sacramentary. Educational Opportunities has made arrangements for previous tours. They have done an excellent job at an unbeatable price. We will not see these prices again, ever. We're not asking for a commitment at this point, just an idea of your preference if you decided to join us.

Faithfully,

Fr. Ernie Davis

St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church

Kansas City, MO

Catholics Drawn to Anglican Use Liturgy

Read how a layperson in Springfield Missouri is networking to create an Anglican Use community. http://www.catholic.org/national/national_story.php?id=35022