Third Edition of the Roman Missal

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Mystical Body, Mystical Voice
Christ in the Words of the Mass
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A comprehensive program for "training the trainers" for the
fruitful reception of the Roman Missal - Third Edition

NOVEMBER 8, 2010
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
St. John Neumann Pastoral Center, Piscataway
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Implementation Date for Roman Missal Set for First Sunday of Advent 2011

Cardinal Francis George, OMI, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced on August 20, 2010 that the final approved text of the Roman Missal was received and with it the implementation date in the United States was set for the First Sunday of Advent, November 27, 2011.   (Posted August 23, 2010)

For the full text of the press release click here.

Recognitio Granted by Vatican - Third Edition of the Roman Missal Approved!

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced in a press release on April 30, 2010 that the official approval of the English translation of the Third Edition of the Roman MIssal was given by the Vatican.  With the texts now approved, the next task of the USCCB is to determine an implementation date for when the revised texts will start to be used in the United States.  The recognitio marks a major milestone in the process toward implementation and with it begins the phase of proximate preparation.

For the full text of the press release click here. 

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As we await the promulgation and implementation of the expected revisions to the Roman Missal, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Committee on Divine Worship recommends that this be a time of preparation and catechesis for both the clergy and the faithful. 

To learn more about the revisions and plans for the third edition of the Roman Missal, click on the link http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/.

To learn more about the Phased Implementation Plans for introducing the revised Roman Missal in the Diocese of Metuchen, click here. 

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 ROMAN MISSAL BULLETIN SERIES

To help raise awareness among the faithful about the introduction of the Third Typical Edition of the Roman Missal, a nine part bulletin series has been developed and provided to all parishes in the Diocese of Metuchen.  This same series is provided here for your convenience to answer some basic information about the changes and how they will affect parishioners.  Click on the links below to open a downloadable PDF copy of the information.  (Each week the next part in the series will be added until all nine are complete.)

"Have You Heard About the Revised Roman Missal?" 

PART 1 - Are Changes Being Made to the Celebration of Mass?
PART 2 - What is the Roman Missal (Missale Romanum)?
PART 3 - Why is There a Need for a New Translation of the Words Used at Mass?
PART 4 - Who is Doing the Work of Translation?
PART 5 - When Will the English Translation of the Roman Missal Be Complete?
PART 6 - What Will Happen to the Music We Know and Love?
PART 7 - Which of the Assembly's Parts of the Mass are Changing?
PART 8 - When Will We Actually Begin Using the Revised Roman Missal at Mass?
PART 9 - How Will the Faithful Learn the New Prayers and Responses?

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 Diocese of Metuchen Roman Missal - Third Edition Introduction Plans

(Please note that timeframes listed are best estimates and subject to change as details develop.) 
Posted December 4, 2009

PHASE I:  BUILD AWARENESS

  • Remote catechesis for clergy and faithful
  • Bulletin series, Catholic Spirit articles, website & newsletter updates
  • Introductory workshop with outside speaker for clergy and lay leaders
    • Workshops held February 24 & 25, 2010 with Rev. Paul Turner
  • Winter/Spring 2010

PHASE II:  ORIENTATION

  • Training for clergy, diocesan and parish lay leaders
  • Workshop with outside speaker:  Why & what?
  • Resources & roadmap for parish implementation
  • Fall 2010

PHASE III:  PROXIMATE PREP

  • After Missal published but before mandated use
  • Workshops focused on text changes for clergy
  • Workshops for diocesan and parish lay leaders
  • Workshops for music ministry on new acclamations
  • Plans for "what to do next"
  • Spring 2011

PHASE IV:  IMPLEMENTATION

  • Missal in usage
  • Study groups for clergy for more detailed review of revisions
  • Focus on liturgical and seasonal usage
  • Resources and participation aids provided for use in parishes
  • Winter/Spring 2012

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