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To: MarineBrat

I might understand part of what you are saying for our church at one time had a priest from Sri Lanka with a terrible accent. Very difficult to understand his homilies.

HOWEVER, just as your priest of Hispanic descent, he was still ordained by a Bishop; his hands were annointed with oil; he was qualified to administer the Sacraments; and he was very orthodox. In fact, some people thought he was too hard-lined and walked too narrow a road.

So in my way of thinking you have two alternatives here — other than not attending Mass — because that is a mortal sin.

First of all get yourself to Confession and confess this. Maybe in a neighboring parish. I know people that drive over 60 miles to attend Mass with a priest they understand. It’s no longer considered ‘ugly’ or unmannerly to church-shop.

Your second choice is to recognize that your priest is duly ordained and sanctified. Your prayers at Mass are between you and God. You might get involved in the parish and find out what really is happening there.

But you are always a Catholic — so I’ll see you at midnight Mass somewhere, OK?


34 posted on 12/22/2010 8:24:56 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation

My parish is looking toward building a larger hall, building a larger church, expanding everywhere.

Our attendance is exploding.

If you are in my area, FReepmail me and I will give you the location and the times of Masses.

All are welcome!

For example, there was something for everyone to do at Thanksgiving. We delivered nearly 1600 Thanksgiving meals with a little over 100 for sit down dinner.

At Christmas, it’s reversed. We have a huge crowd for a sit down meal and deliver around 200 meals.


37 posted on 12/22/2010 8:34:00 PM PST by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: Salvation

Ya’ll still have Midnight Mass in the Valley?

We are So excited to be able to Go the the Lords House tonight instead of him coming to ours.


64 posted on 12/24/2010 5:06:14 AM PST by Global2010 (Pisces at hospites tribus diebus foetebunt.....)
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