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Dear narses,

No, I haven't been to an old rite Mass, before. I have been to new rite Masses celebrated in Latin, and didn't really care for that.

As for dress, I assume that dress slacks, an open-collared dress shirt, and dress shoes are appropriate for my sons, age 8 and 6? Also, will I be too casual if I don't wear a jacket and tie? I have some respiratory problems (lingering results of previous illnesses), and churches are usually badly ventilated AND I NOTICE. As a Knight of Columbus, I must wear jacket and tie, or even a tuxedo, at Mass several times a year (including today, which is our Mass for Installation of Officers), and when I must dress like this, it's very difficult for me. Usually, I wear dress slacks, open-collared dress shirt, and dress shoes to Mass. Is this too casual for the old rite?

Chapel veil - I'm sure we can afford to acquire one for my wife. It oughtn't be too great a financial burden. ;-)

My wife is up for our Excellent Adventure, though my sons, age nearly-9 and 6, haven't been enthusiastic. Because of my involvement with the Knights of Columbus, we often must go to Mass in other parts of the state, and they don't like it.

There is a small parish in southern Maryland with an 11 am old rite Mass, and I think that will be the one for which we aim. The pastor assures me that, unlike the old rite at Old St. Mary's in downtown Washington, DC - which is usually filled to the rafters, this Mass is sparsely attended, which will be more comfortable for me, respiration-wise, and more conducive to good behavior for my sons.

After Mass, we can go down to Solomon's Island and enjoy the rest of the day by the water. In this way, I think, my sons will be mollified.

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After Mass, we can go down to Solomon's Island and enjoy the rest of the day by the water. In this way, I think, my sons will be mollified.

Are the sea nettles up yet? Is the bridge open? Last I heard, it was closed. Why not just go to Our Lady, Star of the Sea? Or is it not there anymore?

"As for dress, I assume that dress slacks, an open-collared dress shirt, and dress shoes are appropriate for my sons, age 8 and 6? Also, will I be too casual if I don't wear a jacket and tie?"

Your dress, as far as I can tell, is a matter for you and your family to decide. I've seen workingmen in work uniform, laborers in denim and folks in "Sunday go to meeting" best.

WRT to chapel veil, I am uncertain if that is part of Church Law or simply customary, but I have rarely seen a women in pants or without headcover at a Tridentine Mass. At the NO services, well I've never seen a bathing suit, but just about everything else.