No. 3213.
PERTH, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1965
(Registered at the G.P.O.. Perth for transmission by post as a New,spaper.)
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Further Changes May Be Made In Mass ,By FATHER PLACID JORDAN, O.S.B. THE Commission for Implementation of the Constitution on the Liturgy has met in Rome to study the proposals to make the Mass and the administration of the other sacraments simpler and more readily understood by the people. The commission, headed by Giacomo Cardinal Lercaro of Bologna, began a week-long session when the Ecumenical Council was in recess. High on the agenda for the meeting was a demonstration of a "new look" for the Ordinary of the Mass submitted by Monsignor Johannes Wagner, chairman of the committee on the Mass and director of the liturgical institute at Trier, Germany. The plan developed by Monsignor Wagner's body would seek to restore "the noble simplicity" 4., in the rite of Mass called for in the Constitution i To celebrate their narrow win in the Inter School 1 on the Liturgy, which was enacted by the Council Sports, members of the senior Aquinas College in 1963. team had a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. If the commission approves it, Pope Paul may Franklin of Attadale last Saturday evening. permit its experimental use in a limited number % Gathered around the much coveted shield are of parishes and religious communities, as was ( left to right) Hugh McLernon ,Phil Gillespie, ( team done before the rite for concelebration of the c aptain), David Ryan and David Franklin. THE practice of disMass was given general approval. A nother house party for junior team members tributing Communion w as held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Bridgapart from Mass, alwood of Cottesloe. though permissable in PROPER BALANCE some cases, is not in line Aquinas' win put an end to Scotch College's sixOn the strength of available information, it is with the opinion of the year grip on the Inters. possible to describe the general principles prompt- Ecumenical Council. The Aquinas team led all day and showed trethan Mass vestments.- "Prayer of the Faithing the prospective reforms. Whatithe commisThis unofficial but aureiter- ful," recited after the mendous all-round strength to finally snatch victory was This stand sion is aiming for is to restore a proper balance thoritative interpreta- ated in response to an- Creed, without having by eleven points. in the Mass in line with the liturgy constitution's tion appeared in the other question relating to refer it to the liturgicall for rites which are "short, clear and unen- current issue of Noti- to the practice of cele- cal bodies of national tiae, Latin magazine of brating requiem anni- ishop s' conferences. b cumbered by useless repetition." the commission for imSimplicity and intelligibility are to be achieved plementing the Coun- versary Masses at spe- This interpretation, Nountil by eliminating additions made to the Mass over cil's liturgical constitu- cial altars, where the titiae said, stands Blessed Sacrament is definitive laws are isthe centuries which have lost their significance. tion, which was released not reserved. In these sued on the prayer of Greater emphasis is to be put on the essential on October 18. cases, according to the priests, pilgrimage and Parts, in which there now are a succession of To the question of questioner, people often the like. somewhat disconnected prayers. whether the practice of are required to leave Commu- that altar to receive distributing Some compression has already been done. But nion before Mass was Communion at an altar shortening is not the primary consideration. The fitting, the answer was GRAY. Individual parts should be properely related to no, since "Communion where the Blessed Sacrament is kept. the others so as to bring about a better unification is and must appear as Notitiae said it is "fitof the whole rite. Repetitions can easily be elimi- the culmination of parting that in each Mass nated without in any sense disturbing the basic ticipation in the Mass." hosts be consecrated for DAVJD GRAYS': DAVID GRAYS structure of the Eucharist as both sacrifice and It is therefore "fitting," the Communion of the the magazine said, that faithful even though banquet. PETITION signed Communion be distri- their number be small, more than 450 by One proposal, for instance, is for elimination of buted during Mass, as the Initial prayers at the foot of the altar, which is evident from the so that they participate Ecumenical Council were shortened by the liturgy commission a year latest liturgical books. more perfectly in the Fathers has been submitted to the Council ItAass." ago. With the omission of the Confiteor and other H ow ev e r, Notitiae On another question. presidency requesting a Prayers, Mass would start with the entrance said, "if there is some Notitiae also made the c onciliar statement on chant, and the celebrant after bowing before the necessity for before- f ollowing point: The communism. altar and kissing it would take his seat to preside Mass distribution, the local Ordinary is comThe statement, listing over the worshipping priest should wear an petent to approve spe- ten different reasons community. alb and stole rather cial versions of the new why the Council should speak out on Marxist NO MEANING communism, was issued by Bishop Luigi Carli of As for the Scripture readings, in keeping with Segni, Italy. the constitution the texts of the Sunday lessons The bishop asked that and Gospels would be spread out over a period of since the Council agenYears, instead of having the regular annual cycle. da includes "world-wide So . me texts now in use phenomenon such as could be eliminated en?rely —for hunger, war; the popuinstance, the genealogies, which nn longer lation explosion, pills. convey the meaning they once did. SPECIAL bus service will operate from a and so forth . . . how _ The basic structure of the Mass would remain. bus stand in Wellington Street, near can it ignore the phenoBUt certain elements, such as the prayer over the Bairds. Buses will leave at ten-minute intermenon of communism off, erings of bread and wine, could be simplified vals between 1 and 3.5 p.m.. travelling via which is found in the al?ng with the whole of the Offertory rite. The whole world, present Wellington Street, Roberts Road, Railway Principle here is David Grays aerosal Fly Spray is the most powerful and future?" that the prayers of the Offertory Road. Hay Street, Underwood Avenue to the Should neither Fly Spray you can buy. Buy some! See for yourBishop Catholics, Carmain gates of the Stadium. returning by the anticipate nor duplicate those of , 111e Canon. self how quickly David Grays Fly Spray kills flies. li said, are waiting for This might mean doing without the same route. Single fare will be 2/, children a "new rate,fratres. The number and solemn OUTDOOR PEOPLE USE "SCRAM" half-price. Buses will have sign "Perry Lakes of genuflections and Sig5 s tand on the problem. of the cro:s. already greatly reduced, woul: Stadium. SAY "SCRAM" TO FLIES one that will remove cut still more. • See plan on Page Seven. David Grays personal insect repellant. all doubt and uncerCONTINUED ON PAGE TWO "Ir tainty."
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