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Different Ways of Celebrating Mass
Every Mass is the celebration of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We listen to
the Word of God, bread and wine are brought to the altar and the Eucharist is offered in which
the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, the sacrifice of Calvary
is made present and we are invited to share in the sacred banquet in which Christ is received.
Although many elements of the rite are common to all Masses, there are some variations in the
Celebration. Our Masses are celebrated as follows:
6.30pm Saturday Our Lady Queen of Peace Newcastle Emlyn
This is the first Mass of Sunday and coming to this Mass fulfils Sunday
obligation. Hymns are sung and on feast days a Mass setting is also usually
Sung. The Mass is celebrated in English, in the newer form of the Roman rite,
with the priest facing the people. Refreshments are available in the hall
following Mass
10.30am Sunday Our Lady of the Taper Cardigan
This is the Parish Sung Mass with organ. Hymns and a Mass setting are always
sung and there is choir who practise before Mass. A children’s liturgy group
takes place and older children are welcome to become servers. Once a month,
the children participate more fully and take part in the readings and bidding
prayers. The Mass is celebrated in English, and on the 3rd Sunday is a
bilingual celebration in Welsh/English. The Mass is in the newer from of the
Roman rite with the priest facing the people. Refreshments and a piety stall
are available in the hall following Mass
Welsh Medium
This Mass is celebrated in the Welsh Language at certain times during the year, for example on St. David’s Day, or during thOn Cylch Catholig Pilgrimage.
On other Sundays, readings , bidding prayers and Mass parts in the Welsh medium are frequently used.
Latin Mass Extraordinary Form
The celebration of the Mass in Latin, in the traditional Roman rite, is a part
of the rich liturgical life of the parish. The Mass is celebrated with the
priest facing eastwards, and the 1962 missal is used. More detailed information
is offered on the Latin Mass page.
Syro Malabar Rite
We are delighted to welcome a visiting Priest to the parish on the third Sunday of the month to celebrate Mass in the Syro Malabar rite.
Rosary
As the National Shrine of Wales to Our Lady, the rosary is a special part of
parish liturgy . During the Marian months of May and October, the rosary is
said before ALL Masses. On days of pilgrimage, a Rosary Procession is usually
included as part of the day’s celebration. The rosary is said routinely on a
Saturday morning 10.15am before Mass.
Pilgrimage Days
Many groups come to the Shrine for a day of pilgrimage. The liturgy for these
events is detailed on the weekly Mass Times page. A pilgrimage programme usually consists of: confession, a rosary pilgrimage, Holy Mass and Benediction.
All are welcome to participate in pilgrimage celebrations whether they are part of the visiting group or not, and most especially, the National
Pilgrimage which takes place on Sunday May 2nd 2010.
Holydays of Obligation and Feast Days
There are usually various forms of liturgy offered on these days; these
include Corpus Christi and May processions, 40 hours devotion, Day of
Recollection for Immaculate Conception, Benediction and Vespers. Please
See weekly Mass Times page for details.