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Office for Divine Worship and Sacraments
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Formation and Training for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
In-person and online formation and training for new and veteran extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion will take place this fall in both English and Spanish. Some sessions will focus on ministry to the sick, hospitalized, and homebound. Please share with EMHCs in your parish and those looking to join this ministry.
- Holy Family, Price Hill (Spanish): Sept 25, Noon-2p
- Online (Spanish, focus on sick/homebound/hospitalized): Oct 9, 2p-3:30p
- Online (English): Oct 12, 1:30p-3:30p
- Immaculate Heart of Mary, Anderson Township (English): Oct 21,7p-9p
- Online (English, focus on sick/homebound/hospitalized): Oct 25, 1:30p-3:30p
- St. Mary of the Assumption, Springboro (English): Nov 4, 7p-9p
- St. John the Baptist, Tipp City (English): Nov 16, 7p-9p
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear friends and colleagues,
As summer wanes and the pace of parish and school life picks up, I am grateful for the many ways in which you provide liturgical and sacramental ministry to the faithful throughout the archdiocese, even in the midst of many challenges.
In the praenotanda below, you’ll find information about upcoming formation and training programs hosted by the ODWS both for parish leaders and for the faithful at large, liturgical calendar notes, and many more resources to inform your ministry.
As always, if there’s anything that Matt, Monica, or I can do to assist you in your worship and sacramental ministries, please let us know.
Jeremy Helmes
ODWS Director
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FROM THE MUSIC DIRECTOR
This week I’m fortunate to meet so many of you at our annual Pastoral Musician’s Evening of Renewal. A special congratulations to those music ministry personnel who are celebrating anniversary milestones in their work.
As our choral seasons are about to begin anew following our summer breaks, please be mindful to stay on top of the latest news regarding the pandemic to ensure safe singing and music making practices in our parishes. Give the musicians in your parish programs “permission” to call in sick and not feel guilty about doing so.
Finally, I know you will keep hearing information regarding the Beacons of Light initiative and our Families of Parishes. See more information below and make sure you're signed up for Beacons Update to stay fully informed.
Soli Deo Gloria,
Matthew J. Geerlings
Music Director
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Now and At the Hour of our Death: Catholic Medical and Funeral Planning for the End of Life
Tues, Oct 5, 7p-8:30p
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Weds, Oct 6, 1:30p-3p
Online
It’s never too soon to begin thinking about our own funeral, end-of-life care, and who will be making those decisions. Join us to learn about how to get started on planning a Catholic funeral and what the Church teaches on key end-of-life issues.
Topics include:
- Pre-planning the three stages of the Catholic funeral
- What the Church really teaches about cremation
- How to approach difficult end-of-life decisions with your loved ones from a Catholic perspective (life support, medical power of attorney, etc.)
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Sept. 11 (20th Anniversary)
Since the 20th anniversary of Sept 11, 2001 falls on a weekend this year, Archbishop Schnurr has given permission for the Masses for Various Needs and Occasions “For the Nation” or “For the Preservation of Peace & Justice” to be used on Sunday, Sept 12 (cf. GIRM 374) for pastoral advantage. Find out more on the ODWS website.
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Day of Prayer for the Church and Victims of Abuse
The archdiocese will observe the fourth annual Day of Prayer for the Church and Victims of Abuse on Tuesday, Sept 14. In addition to Mass for the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrated by Archbishop Schnurr at 5:15pm at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter-in-Chains, all are encouraged to observe this day in parishes, schools, and other institutions.
Sample texts for Mass and other liturgical and devotional resources are on the ODWS website.
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With Zeal and Patience:
The Role of the Parish Worship Commission
Mon, Sept. 13, 7p-9p, Online
Thurs, Sept. 16, 7p-9p, St. Vivian
Join new, potential, and veteran members of other parish worship commissions for this workshop on your role in promoting the sacred liturgy in our faith communities with "zeal and patience"! Topics include essential liturgical principles, evaluating your parish liturgies for improvement, strategies for liturgical catechesis, preparing the liturgical year, equipping liturgical ministers, forming a worship commission for multiple parishes in a region/Family, and much more. Registration is FREE, so reserve your spot now!
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The Essentials of Catholic Liturgy: Online Formation for Liturgical Ministers
Offered virtually this fall on Monday evenings Sept 13-Oct 18, TEOCL Track 1 will cover the basics of liturgy: Mass, the liturgical year, liturgical ministries, sacraments and devotions, and other foundational topics. Tracks 2 and 3 (treating advanced topics) will take place over the following months. This online course is for music directors, cantors and choristers, liturgy and music coordinators, parish worship commission members, and anyone else who wants to better understand the Church’s liturgical life. Presented by Liturgy Training Publications and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians.
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Stay up-to-date about
Beacons of Light
It may seem that every time you read an email from a Pastoral Center office or communication from your parish Beacons of Light is featured. Or, you may wish you knew more about this process of planning for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. No matter how informed you are about Beacons of Light, now is the time to sign up for regular Beacons communications if you have not already done so. Click here to view the latest video on Archbishop Schnurr explaining why Beacons of Light is important.
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ASL Mass and Reconciliation for the Deaf Community
Fr. Michael Depcik, OSFS, is among fewer than a handful of culturally Deaf priests worldwide. We are fortunate to welcome Fr. MD (an alum of our own St. Rita School for the Deaf) to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati in September as he offers Mass and Reconciliation in ASL for the Deaf community. While these liturgies are being offered predominately for the Deaf Community, hearing people are also welcome to attend the Mass. There will be an interpreter available for the hearing at these liturgies. All are welcome! Contact the OPD for more information.
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Christmas 2021 Scheduling and Obligation
Since December 25 (The Solemnity of the Nativity) falls on a Saturday in 2021, the question of satisfying one’s obligation to attend Mass for both Christmas and Holy Family arises. Also, the question of scheduling parish Masses for consecutive days of precept can be complicated. Find out more information about this, and scheduling of liturgies for Mary, Mother of God (also a Saturday)/Epiphany on our website.
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Calendar Advisories:
Dec. 12 & Jan. 1
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God, January 1, 2022 falls on a Saturday. As such, the obligation to attend Mass is abrogated in the USA. For more on this and how to fulfill the consecutive obligations for Dec 25/26, click here.
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Q. Is the New American Bible the only translation of Scriptures we can read from at Mass?
A. Since May 19, 2002, the revised Lectionary, based on the New American Bible is the only English-language Lectionary that may be used at Mass in the dioceses of the United States, except for the current Lectionary for Masses with Children which remains in use. The 1970 edition of the New American Bible is used in the Scripture readings and canticles of the Liturgy of the Hours (except the Benedictus, Magnificat, and Nunc dimittis.)
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