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MONTHLY MAILINGMARCH 2012CONTENTSNOTE: CLICKING ON EACH LINK WILL TAKE YOU TO THE ITEM IN THISSAME [.PDF] DOCUMENT. ALT+(LEFT ARROW) WILL BRING YOU BACK TOTHE COVER PAGE TO CHOOSE THE NEXT ITEM.1. OFFICE OF THE BISHOPa. Catholic Relief Services collection (To be announced March 10-11, 2012 andgathered on March 17-18, 2012)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item01a.pdfb. Holy Land and Seminarian Collection, to be announced March 31-April 1, 2012.The Holy Land collection gathered on Good Friday, April 6, 2012, and theseminarians’ collection on April 7-8, 2012.http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item01b.pdfc. Letter from Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, Chrism Mass, Tuesday, April 3, 2012,Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfieldhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item01c.pdfd. Explanation of the Parish Reception of the Holy Oils Blessed at the Chrism Masshttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item01d.pdfe. Response Card for the Chrism Masshttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item01e.pdf2. OFFICE OF THE VICAR GENERALa. Curia Notes, March 2012http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item02a.pdf3. OFFICE FOR VICAR FOR CLERGYa. Study Days, March 27-28, 2012, Letterhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item03a.pdfb. Study Days, March 27-28, 2012, Information and Registrationhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item03b.pdfc. Becoming a Better Confessor, Conference in Louisville, KY, July 10-12, 2012 (Emailonly)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item03c.pdf4. OFFICE FOR CATECHESISa. Confirmation of Catechized Catholics, Pentecost 2012 (E-mail only)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item04a.pdfb. Chastity Witness Talk (E-mail only)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item04b.pdf5. OFFICE FOR CATECHESIS/MINISTRY TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTSa. Diocesan Youth Conference, flyer (E-mail only)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item05a.pdfb. Totus Tuus Staff Recruiting, flyerhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item05b.pdfc. Totus Tuus Summer Calendar, flyer (E-mail only)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item05c.pdf

d. Girl Scouts 100 th Anniversary Patch (E-mail only)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item05d.pdfe. National Conference on Catholic Youth Ministryhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item05e.pdff. March for Life 2013 Interest Finderhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item05f.pdf6. OFFICE FOR HUMAN RESOURCESa. New Diocesan Social Media Policy, An Overviewhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item06a.pdfb. Memo to Pastors, Administrators, Priest Moderators and Parish Life CoordinatorsRegarding Social Media Policyhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item06b.pdfc. Decree Establishing a Social Media Policy as Administrative Directives for thisLocal Church, effective July 1, 2012http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item06c.pdfd. Social Media Policy, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, July 2012http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item06d.pdf7. OFFICE FOR THE MISSIONSCatholic Relief Services Collection - March 18, 2012 (E-mail only)a. Parish Resource Guidehttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item07a.pdfb. Bulletin Announcements, English and Spanishhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item07b.pdfc. Pulpit Appealhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item07c.pdfd. Bulletin Insert, Englishhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item07d.pdfe. Bulletin Insert, Spanishhttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item07e.pdf8. OFFICE FOR SOCIAL CONCERNSa. Sample Prayer Card for Diocesan Life Advocacy Week, March 25-31, 2012.Please place your order for prayer cards ($4.00 per hundred) to nmurray@dio.org orcall 217-321-1167. If possible, we ask that the prayer cards be picked up. (E-mailonly)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item08a.pdfb. USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Bulletin Quotes & Intercessions, March 2012,English (E-mail only)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item08b.pdfc. USCCB Secretariat for Pro-Life Bulletin Quotes & Intercessions, March 2012,Spanish (E-mail only)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item08c.pdfd. Day of Healing-Abortion Hurts, Forgiveness Heals, March 24, 2012http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item08d.pdfe. Diocesan Life Issues Advocacy Week Information and Registration,March 25-31, 2012http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item08e.pdff. Flier and Registration for Black Congress XI (E-mail only)http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item08f.pdf

9. OFFICE FOR STEWARDSHIP AND DEVELOPMENTa. Stewardship Corner, March 2012. To assist our parishes with stewardshipeducation we are providing the following stewardship “blurbs.” These mini-lessonsare suitable for use in parish bulletins and newsletters.http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item09a.pdf10. OFFICE FOR WORSHIP AND THE CATECHUMENATEa. “Three Scrutinies and Purification and Enlightenment” and the Roman Missal,Third Edition, the Mass and Its Parts.http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item10a.pdfb. “Navigating the Roman Missal: Musical Additions and Alterations for Holy Weekand Triduum” by FDLC Region 7 member dioceses.http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item10b.pdfc. “Navigating the Roman Missal: Holy Week” addressing Glossary, What Is New,Where to Find, and Other Concerns by FDLC Region 7 member dioceses.http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item10c.pdfd. “Navigating the Roman Missal: Holy Thursday” addressing Glossary, What IsNew, Where to Find, and Other Concerns by FDLC Region 7 member dioceses.http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item10d.pdfe. “Navigating the Roman Missal: Good Friday” addressing Glossary, What Is New,Where to Find, and Other Concerns by FDLC Region 7 member dioceses.http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item10e.pdff. “Navigating the Roman Missal: Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil” addressingGlossary, What Is New, Where to Find, and Other Concerns by FDLC Region 7member dioceses.http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item10f.pdfg. “Chanting the Introduction and Conclusion to the Readings on Solemn Occasions”from LTP websitehttp://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item10g.pdfh. “Short List of Resources to Use with Roman Missal, Third Edition for GreaterPastoral Effectiveness” – recent Books on Mass, Chant, Short articles on thenavigating the Missal by FDLC 7 and OWC, and GIRM.http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item10h.pdfi. “Changes to the Rite of Confirmation in keeping with the Roman Missal, ThirdEdition”http://mm.dio.org/march_2012/item10i.pdfMESSAGESOFFICE FOR THE VICAR FOR CLERGY - MARCH 27-28, 2012 - A Day of Study forPriests, Deacons and Parish Life Coordinators to be held at Magnuson Hotel andConference Center, Carlinville, Illinois, 12:00 Noon Tuesday–4:00 p.m. Wednesday. Forinformation and registration see the contents section.Save the dates:May 8, 2012 - Priests’ Jubilee Celebration, Springfield, Villa Maria Catholic Life Center,3:00-8:00 p.m. Our speaker is Fr. Dan Coughlin of the Archdiocese of Chicago.June 3-8, 2012 - Priests’ Retreat, Belleville, King’s House Retreat Center. RetreatDirector is Bishop Michael Mulvey of Corpus Christi, TexasSeptember 17-19, 2012 - Convocation, Decatur Hotel and Conference Center.

OFFICE FOR CATECHESIS - Confirmation of Catechized Catholics – Pentecost 2012 -Following the directives established by Bishop Paprocki last year, adult Catholics who arecatechized but not confirmed (i.e., who have received catechetical formation and thesacraments of Penance and Holy Eucharist) are invited to receive the Sacrament ofConfirmation at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield on PentecostSunday, May 27, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. The registration form for this Mass is in the contentssection. Please return a copy of this form for each confirmand, along with an originalbaptismal certificate to the Office for Catechesis by April 16, 2012. Catecheticalpreparation for the sacrament may be done at the local parish. A sample catecheticalsession, utilizing the book Together in the Spirit by Bishop Robert F. Morneau and MikeGrzeca, is available to download at http://www.dio.org/catechesis/adult-confirmation.html.Chastity Witness Talk – March 29, 2012 - Former fashion model and America’s NextTop Model contestant Leah Darrow is coming to Blessed Sacrament School, 1725 SouthWalnut, Springfield, March 29, 2012. Evening prayer at 6:30 p.m., with a presentationfrom 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. for a witness talk centered on mercy, forgiveness and the abilityto change your life. . . all of it.The “Why Catholic?” retreat for year four, our last year, will occur at various sitesaround the diocese on March 18-24, 2012. The retreat is entitled “Sitting by the Well:Meeting Jesus in Prayer.” Anne Scanlan will be the presenter. As part of the parish cost toRenew for the “Why Catholic?” program, this retreat is available for all parishioners of the“Why Catholic?” parishes in our diocese. Registration forms have been sent to the parishcoordinators. Please encourage attendance and have your parishioners register for thisevent via the coordinator. More information about this retreat can be accessed atwww.dio.org/whycatholic. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Malmevik atcmalmevik@dio.org.OFFICE FOR CATECHESIS/MINISTRY TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS – TotusTuus - There are only a few sessions left for the Summer 2012 season of Totus Tuus.Totus Tuus is a week long parish-based Catholic summer mission for youth in 1st–12thgrade that is dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to promoting the Catholicfaith through catechetical instruction, Christian witness, vocational discernment, Mariandevotion and Eucharistic worship. Students of all ages will learn about our Catholic faith,with a particular emphasis on the Nicene Creed. For more information check out the TotusTuus website or call Kyle Holtgrave, Associate Director for Youth & Young AdultMinistry, Office for Catechesis, e-mail: kholtgrave@dio.org or telephone: 217-698-8500ext. 154.HEROES NEEDED!!! - The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is looking for 12 youngadults to spend the summer serving youth as teachers of an exciting catechetical programcalled Totus Tuus. The summer season is from May 24, 2012 through July 28, 2012 with abreak over the Independence Day holiday. Latin for “Totally Yours” that comes fromBlessed Pope John Paul II’s papal motto, Totus Tuus staff members are asked to be “totallyyours” for young people by helping them come closer to Christ through personal witness,Christian presence and catechetical instruction. Training is provided and teams travelthroughout the diocese staying with host families in local parishes to present the TotusTuus program. For more information go to www.dio.org/youthministry/staffinformation.htmlor call Kyle Holtgrave, Associate Director for Youth & Young AdultMinistry, Office for Catechesis, e-mail: kholtgrave@dio.org or telephone: 217-698-8500ext. 154.

VILLA MARIA CATHOLIC LIFE CENTER - The Villa Maria is in need of a priest that wouldbe available to say Mass for our groups. This would amount to possibly 2 or 3 times ayear. We have groups that are not located in this area and would like to have Mass tocelebrate their special retreat. If you are interested, please call Mary Ann Smith at 217-529-2213.OFFICE FOR WORSHIP AND THE CATECHUMENATE – What Is the Time for theEaster Vigil? The first Mass of Easter, the Easter Vigil, falls between nightfall of HolySaturday, April 7, 2012 and daybreak of Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012. The UniversalNorms for the Liturgical Year and the General Roman Calendar [UNLYC], no. 21, states:“The Easter Vigil, in the holy night when the Lord rose again, is considered the ‘mother ofall holy Vigils,’ in which the Church, keeping watch, awaits the Resurrection of Christ andcelebrates it in the Sacraments. Therefore, the entire celebration of this sacred Vigil musttake place at night, so that it both begins after nightfall and ends before the dawn on theSunday.” This new translation of the UNLYC strengthens the former language from“should…begin” to “must take place at night.” There is really only one way to answer thequestion, “How early can a parish start the Easter Vigil?” Nightfall is later than civiltwilight. Nightfall in Central Daylight Time begins at 8:51 PM in Paris, 9:03 PM inSpringfield, and 9:13 PM in Quincy. The vigil may begin later. It must concludebefore dawn.Chants for the Roman Missal, Third Edition - The National Association of PastoralMusicians [NPM] provides the chant texts online. All of the chants are in PDF and manyare also available as audio files. Use this direct linkhttp://www.npm.org/Chants/index.html to access this sub-home page. Scroll through theintroductory materials to the segments organized in the same order as the missal. Proper ofTime – direct link http://www.npm.org/Chants/proper.html – contains the texts and audiofiles for Lent, Holy Week and the Paschal Triduum.Wading Deeper 2012 - Save the dates for this annual summer event, August 3-4, 2012,Friday-Saturday, 7:00 pm Friday - 3:30 pm. Saturday. Site is Holy Family Parish,Litchfield, Illinois, just off Interstate 55 at exit 52 (State Road 16). Karen Kane, Office ofWorship, Archdiocese of Cincinnati will address issues of spirituality and catechumenalformation in our ongoing ministry with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is acosponsored event by the dioceses of Springfield in Illinois and Belleville.Concerning the Baptized - Save the dates of October 26-27, 2012, Friday-Saturday. Siteis St. Clare of Assisi Parish, O’Fallon, Illinois, not far from the intersection of Interstate 64and State Road 159. It is an institute of The North American Forum on theCatechumenate. Forum will cosponsor this training event in partnership with the diocesesof Belleville and Springfield in Illinois. This institute will focus on the pastoral care ofthose who already share Christian Baptism with the Church and desire to complete theSacraments of Initiation or be received into full communion.“Litany of Repentance” from Repentance and Prayer for Those Harmed in the Church,held throughout the diocese on December 12, 2011 was posted in the January 2012monthly mailing at http://mm.dio.org/jan_2012/item09f.pdf. It may be useful forexamination of conscience during Lent and for the celebration of Penance.Coming Key Liturgies in the Life of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. All arewelcome.

• Chrism Mass is on Tuesday of Holy Week. April 3, 2012, Tuesday, 6:30 pm,Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield.• Ordination of Deacons for ministry within the diocese.o ONE: Deacons in transition to priesthood, April 28, 2012, the last Saturdayof the month, 10:30 am, Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception,Springfield.o TWO: Deacons in the formation Class 2012, June 16, 2012, Saturday, 11:00am, Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield.• Ordination of Priests. May 26, 2012, the last Saturday of the month, 10:30 am,Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield.• Confirmation of Catholic Adults on Pentecost Sunday. May 27, 2012, 2:00 pm,Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield. Contact the Office forCatechesis for information on this celebration.Excerpts from the “Liturgical Calendar for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois…2012”♦ NOTE: items particular to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois are printed in red.♦ See the complete edition for current year at http://mm.dio.org/dec_11/item10f.pdf.MARCH 20124 March, Sunday, Second Sunday of Lent♦ Penitential Rite (Scrutiny), optional rite for baptized and uncatechized adults and children ofcatechetical age [RCIA, nos. 459-472]♦ Special diocesan collection: Catholic Charities [Second Sunday of Lent]11 March, Sunday, Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday of March11 March, Sunday, Third Sunday of Lent♦ First Scrutiny with the elect♦ Presentation of the Creed is celebrated not on Sunday but at Mass within the Third Weekunless it is anticipated prior to the beginning of Lent18 March, Sunday, Fourth Sunday of Lent♦ Second Scrutiny with the elect♦ Special collection: Catholic Relief Services [Fourth Sunday of Lent]19 March, Monday, Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Solemnity♦ Ritual Masses are not permitted♦ However, Marriage may be celebrated within the Mass of the day, one reading from the ritualmay be substituted, and the nuptial blessing is used♦ A Funeral Mass is permitted25 March, Sunday, Fifth Sunday of Lent♦ Third Scrutiny with the elect♦ Presentation of the Lord’s Prayer is celebrated not on Sunday but at Mass within the FifthWeek unless it is anticipated prior to the beginning of Lent or deferred to the PreparationRites on Holy Saturday during the day26 March, Monday, The Annunciation of the Lord, Solemnity♦ During the Profession of Faith, all genuflect during “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of theVirgin Mary, and became man”♦ Ritual Masses are not permitted♦ However, Marriage may be celebrated within the Mass of the day, one reading from the ritualmay be substituted, and the nuptial blessing is used♦ A Funeral Mass is permitted27-28 March, Tuesday-Wednesday, Priests’ Winter Gathering, Diocese of Springfield in IllinoisAPRIL 201201 April, Sunday, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

♦ Holy Week begins02-04 April, Monday-Wednesday, Weekdays of Holy Week♦ Ritual Masses are not permitted♦ However, Marriage may be celebrated within the Mass of the day, one reading from the ritualmay be substituted, and the nuptial blessing is used♦ A Funeral Mass is permitted♦ Special collection: Operation Rice Bowl concludes [began Ash Wednesday and concludesWednesday of Holy Week]03 April, Tuesday of Holy Week, Chrism Mass♦ Holy Hour for Priests, 4:00 PM, Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield♦ Mass, 6:30 PM, Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield♦ Dismissal of the elect, catechumens and called candidates is provided♦ Blessing and distribution of the oils for use in the current year takes place♦ The parish Reception of the Holy Oils Blessed at the Chrism Mass may take place at the Massof the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday or on another suitable day after the celebration of theChrism Mass; text is in the worship aid provided at the diocesan celebration.05 April, Thursday of Holy Week, morning and afternoon♦ No Mass is permitted♦ Lent ends just before the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper05-08 April, Holy Thursday evening through Easter Sunday evening, The Sacred Paschal Triduum♦ Ritual Masses are not permitted♦ The Sacraments are not celebrated except the non-communal forms of Penance and Anointing ofthe Sick, and the Sacraments of Initiation within the Masses of Easter♦ A Funeral Mass is not permitted06 April, Friday of the Lord’s Passion (Good Friday)♦ A day for fast and abstinence; all are encouraged to maintain the Paschal Fast until the first Massof Easter (The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night)♦ Special collection: Holy Land07 April, Holy Saturday♦ Preparation Rites on Holy Saturday [RCIA, nos. 185-205]; these do not include sacramentalPenance or convalidation of Marriage♦ All are encouraged to maintain the Paschal Fast until the first Mass of Easter (The Easter Vigil inthe Holy Night)07 April, Saturday, The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night♦ “…the entire celebration of this sacred Vigil must take place at night, so that it both begins afternightfall and ends before the dawn on the Sunday” [UNLYC, no. 21]♦ This new translation of the UNLYC strengthens the former language from “should…begin” to“must take place at night”. There is really only one way to answer the question, “How earlycan a parish start the Easter Vigil?” Nightfall in Central Daylight Time begins at 8:51 PMin Paris, 9:03 PM in Springfield, and 9:13 PM in Quincy. The vigil may begin later. It mustconclude before dawn.08 April, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord♦ Special diocesan collection: Diocesan Seminarians [Easter Sunday]09 April-15 April, Monday through Sunday, Days within the Octave of Easter, Solemnities♦ Ritual Masses are not permitted♦ However, Marriage may be celebrated within the Mass of the day, one reading from the ritualmay be substituted, and the nuptial blessing is used♦ A Funeral Mass is permitted on Monday through Saturday only15 April, Sunday, Second Sunday of Easter♦ Special collection: Catholic Home Missions [usually the last Sunday of April]17 April, Saturday, Anniversary of the death of Joseph McNicholas, 6 th bishop of the diocese28 April, Saturday, Ordination of Deacons [last Saturday in April]♦10:30 AM, Cathedral Church of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield

Little Flower Church, Springfield, is seeking a part time director of music ministry. Candidatesmust be able to provide leadership and vocal instruction to adult and children’s/youth choir,maintain a cantor program and provide piano accompaniment. Liturgical experience isdesired. Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent education and experience required. Toapply send cover letter and resume to: Rev. Msgr. John Ossola, Little Flower Church, 800Stevenson Drive, Springfield, IL 62703 or e-mail to: jossola@littleflowerchurch.net.COMMUNICATION WITH CLERGYPlease visit www.dio.org/directory to view the most up-to-date version of the directory. Torequest changes to the directory, please e-mail updates@dio.org or select “Update DirectoryInformation” on the menu bar at www.dio.org/directory. Please make the following corrections inthe 2012 directory.Corrections/Additions/DeletionsPage 28 – Springfield, St. Catharine Drexel, the correct address for the church office should be:725 South 12 th Street, Springfield, IL 62703Page 68 – Quincy, Saint Francis Solanus Parish - Add: Deacon Ducanh Pham, O.F.M. (he is atransitional deacon)Page 82 – Under Campus Ministry and Newman Centers add: University of Illinois at Springfield,Rev. Steven A. Janoski, Director of Campus MinistryPage 157 – Hoebing, Rev. Philibert J., OFM, change address to 724 North 20 th Street, Quincy, IL62301Page 157 – Kimminau, Rev. Irenaeus, OFM, change address to 724 North 20 th Street, Quincy, IL62301Page 160 – Ostdiek, Rev. John, OFM, change address to 724 North 20 th Street, Quincy, IL 62301BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTSWeekend of March 10-11, 2012 - Next week our parish will take up The Catholic Relief ServicesCollection. This collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million livesaround the world. The funds from the collection help provide food to the hungry, welcome andsupport to displaced refugees and invaluable life skills to those seeking a better life. How will youhelp? Next week, please give generously to The Catholic Relief Services Collection and Jesus indisguise.Weekend of March 17-18, 2012 - “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and yougave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” (Mt 25:35). Today, we are reminded of Jesus’call to see him in all those we encounter. The Catholic Relief Services Collection sees Jesus indisplaced families, those who seek to change unjust laws and those who need pastoral care andhumanitarian assistance around the globe. How will you help Jesus in disguise? Please be generousin today’s collection.Semana antes de la Colecta, Marzo 10-11, 2012 - La próxima semana, nuestra parroquiarealizará The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Esta Colecta le otorga ayuda financiera a seisagencias católicas que tocan la vida de más de 100 millones de personas en el mundo. Los fondosde la Colecta ayudan a proporcionar comida a los que pasan hambre, acogen y ayudan a losrefugiados desplazados y proveen invaluables conocimientos básicos para la vida a aquellaspersonas que están buscando una vida mejor. ¿Le ayudarás? La próxima semana, por favorcontribuye generosamente a The Catholic Relief Services Collection pues es Jesús con otro rostro.

Semana de la Colecta, Marzo 17-18, 2012 - “Porque tuve hambre y ustedes me dieron de comer,tuve sed y ustedes me dieron de beber. Fui forastero y ustedes me recibieron en su casa” (Mt25:35). Hoy recordamos el llamado de Jesús para que lo veamos en todas las personas queencontramos. The Catholic Relief Services Collection ve a Jesús en las familias desplazadas, enlos que buscan cambiar las leyes injustas y en aquellos que necesitan cuidado pastoral y ayudahumanitaria en todo el mundo. ¿Cómo ayudarás a Jesús con otro rostro? Por favor, contribuyegenerosamente a la Colecta de hoy.Diocesan Youth Conference - The next Diocesan Youth Conference is March 9-10, 2012 at theLake Williamson Christian Conference Center in Carlinville. High school youth and their adultchaperones are invited to celebrate our theme, “Rejoice in the Lord, Always,” with Noelle Garciafrom World Library Publications as our keynote musical artist and speaker. Cost is $100 whichincludes program materials, overnight lodging and meals. For more information, contact KyleHoltgrave at 217-698-8500, ext. 154 or visit www.dio.org/youthministry/dyc.A state wide advocacy initiative, coupled with a prayer campaign, will be supported by all theCatholic dioceses during the upcoming legislative session. The focus of the advocacy days will beto seek further legal protections for mothers and their unborn children, primarily through theUltrasound Opportunity Act. The Diocese of Belleville will join the Diocese of Springfield inIllinois for the prayer campaign specifically the week of March 25-31, 2012, with an advocacy dayat the state capital in Springfield on March 28, 2012. To register e-mail nmurray@dio.org ortelephone 217-321-1167. Mark your calendar.National 40 Days for Life begins February 22–April 1, 2012 - Parishes and individuals areencouraged to pray in their homes, parish church or outside the abortion clinic in Granite Cityand/or Planned Parenthood in your community during the 40 Days for Life national campaign.The abortion clinic in Granite City is usually open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Please checkthe schedules of your Planned Parenthood for days and hours of operation. For more informatione-mail nmurray@dio.org or call 217-321-1167.Abortion Hurts, Forgiveness Heals – Please join us for a day of healing on Saturday, March 24,2012 at the Chiara Center in Springfield, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; lunch is included. Registration feeis $15.00. Scholarships are available. To register, call 1-877-722-4355 and leave first name andretreat date or e-mail first name and retreat date to nmurray@dio.org.National Black Catholic Congress XI will be held July 19-21, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Formore information contact ljordan@dio.org or call 217-321-1168.Please co-sponsor and support the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (H.R. 1179, S. 1467).The Obama administration’s decision to mandate coverage of sterilization and contraceptives,including drugs that can cause an abortion, makes passage of this measure especially urgent.Please ensure that the religious liberty and conscience rights of all participants in our nation’shealth care system are respected. Please contact your U.S. Representative by e-mail, telephone, orFAX letter: Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at 202-224-3121, or call your Members’ localoffices. Send your e-mail to Congress through www.usccb.org/conscience. Additional contactinfo can be found at www.house.gov and www.senate.gov.

March 2012Dear Friends in Christ,Family is an important aspect of our Catholic faith. That very special family of Mary,Joseph and Jesus illustrates the importance of the family in God’s plan for humanity.Sometimes we forget that families both at home and around the world are struggling. TheCatholic Relief Services Collection reminds us that, through our generosity, we can help easethose burdens.Funds from this special collection help Parishes Organized to Welcome Refugees(POWR), an initiative sponsored by the USCCB Department of Migrant and Refugee Services(MRS). POWR works to help legally recognized refugees to the United States find work,learn job interview skills, build credit and join vibrant faith communities in their new home.This collection also supports families abroad. Sipho Ncube, a widow and mother ofthree from Zimbabwe, was selected by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Organizationfor Rural Associations for Progress to receive assistance from a small livestock pilot project.The initiative helps extremely poor families lift themselves out of poverty by giving themgoats, pigs and poultry to build household wealth. Project staff showed Sipho how toproperly care for, house and breed her animals, which allowed her to sell the offspring, feedher family and thrive through hardships and food shortages.MRS and CRS are two of six worldwide Catholic relief agencies funded by theCatholic Relief Services collection. The collection supports six organizations that valuefamilies and work to provide pastoral support, humanitarian aid and other vital assistance tothem each day. The work supported through the Catholic Relief Services collectionprioritizes families by reuniting them, teaching essential skills for success and giving voice tothe underrepresented everywhere.Please be generous in the Catholic Relief Services collection. Your support will trulymake a difference.Sincerely yours in Christ,Most Reverend Thomas John PaprockiBishop of Springfield in IllinoisPastors/Parish Leaders: Please announce this collection to your people on the weekend of March 10-11, 2012,and gather it on March 17-18, 2012. Proceeds gathered should be forwarded to the Office for Finances withinthirty (30) days. Please visit www.usccb.org/crscollection for more information.

April 2012Dear Friends in Christ,We look forward to the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week, through which theLord draws us more fully into the mystery of His death and resurrection.I am writing to ask your financial support of two collections to be taken in all ourparishes during these coming days. I know that I can count on you to be generous.At the Good Friday Liturgy, a collection will be taken to help the work of theChurch in the Holy Land. The daily news reminds us of the violence and instabilityplaguing the Middle East, but we rarely hear of the shrinking Christian community there,a community that struggles to remain in the land of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection.Please help support our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land by giving to today’s specialGood Friday collection.At the Easter Vigil Liturgy and the Easter Sunday Masses, the special collectionwill help our diocese to educate and form future priests. Our diocese has been blessedwith an increasing number of young men who have generously said yes to God’s call.We now have twenty-one seminarians, up from eleven when I arrived here in June 2010.You can take a personal role in their formation by a generous gift in the special Eastercollection.With best wishes and prayers for a blessed Holy Week and Easter, I am,Sincerely yours in Christ,Most Reverend Thomas John PaprockiBishop of Springfield in IllinoisPastors/Parish Leaders: Please announce these collections to your parishioners onMarch 31-April 1, 2012. The Holy Land collection is to be gathered on April 6 and theseminarians’ collection on April 7-8. The proceeds gathered should be forwarded withinthirty (30) days to our Office for Finances. Be assured of my personal wishes to you fora holy celebration of the Lord’s Passover.

Pastors, Parochial Vicars, Parish Life Coordinators, Deacons,Administrators and Chaplains of Health Care Facilities,and Superiors of Religious HousesMarch 1, 2012Page 2I look forward to concelebrating this Chrism Mass with you and the people of theDiocese of Springfield in Illinois.Sincerely yours in Christ,Most Reverend Thomas John PaprockiBishop of Springfield in IllinoisNote: The simple rite for the parish “Reception of the Holy Oils Blessed at the ChrismMass” is found in the Sacramentary Supplement approved for use in the Dioceses of theUnited States in 1994 and again in 2004. It is also found on the diocesan website athttp://www.dio.org/worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar-links.html. This reception maytake place at the beginning of the Easter Triduum during the Evening Mass of the Lord’sSupper. The oil of the sick, the oil of catechumens, and the holy chrism are carried in theprocession of gifts before the bread and wine.

The Parish Reception of the Holy OilsBlessed at the Chrism MassI. It is appropriate that the oil of the sick, the oil ofcatechumens, andthe holy chrism, which are blessed by the bishop during the ChrismMass, be presented to and received by the local parish community.[This may also be done by other communities that reserve the oilsand chrism for use during the year.)CATE~VMEN:s~~2. The reception ofthe holy oils may take place at the Mass oftheLord's Supper on Holy Thursday or on another suitable day after thecelebration ofthe Chrism Mass.3. The oils should be reserved in a suitable reposito,y (ambry) in thesanctuary or near the baptismal font[During the homily or prior to the procession ofgifts, the priest mayspeak briefly about the significance ofthe Chrism Mass for thediocese and ofthe oils and the chrism in the life ofthe community.)4. The oils, in suitable vessels, are carried in the procession ofthe gifts,[after the gifts for the poor and) before the bread and Wine, bymembers ofthe assembly.5. The oils are received by the priest and are then placed on a suitablyprepared table in the sanctuary or in the repository (amb,y) wherethey will be reserved.6. As each ofthe oils is presented, the following or other words may beused to explain the significance ofthe particular oil.7. The people's response may be sung.The Reception of the Oils, () 1994, United States Conference ofCalholic Bishops (USCCB). Allrights reserved, Reprinted with pCflnission. Excerpt from the Sacramen/ary SlIppfel1t(mf 1994 ~nd2004 approved for usc in the dioceses ortlle Uniled Slates of Ametica by the United StalesConference OfCSlholic Bishops.'111crc is II musical selting far this reception: "Rite for Rccciving the Holy Oils", for cantor,assembly, S"Tn. and keyboard. John Scll;avonc. OCP Publications, no. 9120.Art by Steve Etspamcr. () 1992, 1993, 1994. Arc1ldH>ccse ofChicago. All rights reserved.Reprinted wilh pennission.Parish Ueception ofthe Holy Oils Blessed at Ih~ Chrism Mass- rage I

The oil of the sick.8. The Presenter ofthe Oil ofthe Sick announces:9. TI,e priest, in these or similar words, says:May the sick who are anointed with this oil experience thecompassion ofChrist and his saving love, in body, mind, andsoul.I J. The people respond:Blessed be God for ever.12. The Presenter ofthe Oil ofCatechumens announces:The oil ofcatechumens.13. The priest, in these or' similar words, says:Through anointing with this oil may our catechumens who arepreparing to receive the saving waters of baptism bestrengthened by Christ to resist the power ofSatan and rejectevil in all its forms.14. The people respond:Blessed be God for ever.The holy chrism.15. The Presenter ofthe Holy Chrism announces:16. The priest, in these or similar words, says:Through anointing with this perfumed chrism may childrenand adults, who are baptized and confirmed, and presbyters,who are ordained, experience the gracious gift of the HolySpirit.17. The people respond:Blessed be God for ever.I 8. The bread and wine for eucharist are then received and the Mass continues inthe usual way.Parish R~ccp{jon oCthe floly Oils Blessed at the Chrism Mass- pl'\gc 2

CHRISM MASS Tuesday of Holy Week, April 3, 2012Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Springfield, Illinois_____ NO, I will not be able to attend._____ YES, I will attend.Priests & PLC: ___ I will be present for dinner.Priests: ___ I will concelebrate the Chrism Mass.Name: _____________________________________________Parish/Institution: _____________________________________________Address: _____________________________________________City: _____________________________________________Approximately _____ persons will be present for the Chrism Mass.And _____ persons will remain for the reception.Return card by Monday, March 26, 2012 to: Mrs. Cheryl A. Kannall, P.O. Box 3187,Springfield, IL 62708-3187, by e-mail at ckannall@dio.org, by phone at (217) 698-8500 x. 102, or fax to (217) 698-0802.

CuriaNotesDiocese of Springfield in IllinoisMarch2012DatebookMARCH 20121 Principals’ Lunch Springfield, Villa Maria OC 10:30a-1:00p1 Curia Lenten Retreat – 2nd in Series of 10 CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG/SL Comm 12:00n-1:15p2 Welcome to My World Workshop & Training Sigel, St. Michael Elementary Gym OSC 8:30a-11:30a3 *“Connect, Awaken & Share” Workshop Springfield, Cathedral OC 9:00a-3:00p3 Hispanic Facilitator Training - Protecting God’s Children CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 9:00a-3:00p4 Hispanic Facilitator Training - Protecting God’s Children CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 10:00a-2:00p5 Presbyteral Council Meeting CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OB 10:30a6 Curia Lenten Retreat – 3rd in Series of 10 CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG/SL Comm 12:00n-1:15p6 Diocesan Finance Council Meeting CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OB 3:30p7 DAEC Executive Committee Meeting CPC, Room 123 OC 1:00p8 Curia Lenten Retreat – 4th in Series of 10 CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG/SL Comm 12:00n-1:15p9-10 Diocesan Youth Conference Carlinville, Lake Williamson OC/YYAM9-11 Deacon Formation (Class 2012) Springfield, Villa Maria OD10 Board of Catholic Education CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OC 9:00a-2:00p11 Girl Scout Sunday Diocesan Wide OC/YYAM13 *Priests’ Personnel Board Meeting CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OVC 10:30a-12:30p13 Curia Lenten Retreat – 5th in Series of 10 CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG/SL Comm 12:00n-1:15p14 Parish Safe Environment Coordinator Training CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 8:30a-4:00p14 Regional Chairpersons’ Meeting Webinar OC 9:00a-2:00p14 Policy Development Committee Meeting CPC, Administration Conf. Room OCh 1:30p-3:30p14 Young Adult Ministry Committee Meeting CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OC/YYAM 7:00p-8:00p15 Curia Lenten Retreat – 6th in Series of 10 CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG/SL Comm 12:00n-1:15p17 Lay Ministry, Year I – Theology of the Church CPC OMF 9:00a-4:00p18-20 Illinois Principal/Pres Conference Bloomington OC18 Why Catholic? Retreat Litchfield, Holy Family OC 1:00p-3:30p19 Curia Mass – Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary CPC, St. Viator Chapel OVG/SL Comm 11:15a19 Catholic Charities Corporate Board Meeting CPC CC 3:30p19 Why Catholic? Retreat Teutopolis, St. Francis of Assisi OC 6:30p-9:00p20 Training Update for Current Facilitatorsof Protecting God’s Children Training Program CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 9:30a-2:00p20 Curia Lenten Retreat – 7th in Series of 10 CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG/SL Comm 12:00n-1:15p20 Why Catholic? Retreat Decatur, Ss. James and Patrick OC 6:30p-9:00p21 Clergy Convocation 2012 Planning Meeting Springfield, St. Frances Cabrini OVC 12:00n-3:00p21 Why Catholic? Retreat Springfield, Cathedral OC 6:30p-9:00p22 Curia Lenten Retreat – 8th in Series of 10 CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG/SL Comm 12:00n-1:15p22 Why Catholic? Retreat Quincy, St. Francis Solanus OC 6:30p-9:00p24 Why Catholic? Retreat Wood River, Holy Angels OC 9:00a-11:30a24 Day of Healing – Post Abortion Springfield, Chiara Center OSC 9:00a-3:00p24 Training Update for Current Facilitatorsof Protecting God’s Children Training Program CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 9:30a-2:00p26 Dept. Catechetical Ministries Meeting CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OC 10:00a-12:00n27 Curia Lenten Retreat – 9th in Series of 10 CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG/SL Comm 12:00n-1:15p27-28 Day of Study Carlinville, Magnuson Hotel and OVC 12:00n Tues.-for Priests/Deacons/Parish Life Coordinators Conference Center 4:00p Wed.28 Principals’ Networking Meeting Webinar OC 9:00a28 Diocesan Life Issues Advocacy Day Springfield, State Capitol OSC/CCI 10:00a29 Curia Lenten Retreat – 10th in Series of 10 CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG/SL Comm 12:00n-1:15p29 Principals’ Networking Meeting Webinar OC 1:00p* denotes new entry(over)

MilestonesBirthdaysMarch1 - Deacon Michael Hagen1 - Fr. Shawn Monahan, OMV2 - Fr. Angel Sierra5 - Fr. Eugene Weitzel, CSV6 - Fr. Robert Heintz8 - Diane Schlindwein (CT)9 - Fr. Brian Alford15 - Fr. Mark Schulte17 - Deacon Michael Ellerman17 - Fr. Thomas Fox OFM17 - Fr. Pat Jakel21 - Fr. J. Thomas Henseler21 - Mike Kelly (Ins.)24 - Deacon Michael Scott26 - Fr. Daren Zehnle27 - Fr. Roy Bauer27 - Fr. John Nolan28 - Mary Ann Smith (Villa)30 - Chris Malmevik (OC)April1 - Fr. Dennis Kollross7 - Michele Levandoski (Arch)7 - Deacon Thomas Walker9 - Fr. Ireneaus Kimminau,OFM9 - Fr. Albert Langheim, OFM10 - Fr. John Kennedy13 - Fr. Thomas Donovan14 - Deacon Leo Bistak14 - Fr. Thomas Gallenbach15 - Fr. Louis Schlangen16 - Fr. Theodore Bracco, OFM16 - Becky Donaldson (OT)16 - Anna Mae Graichen (Villa)16 - Fr. Paul Habing17 - Angie Maxwell (Villa)18 - Fr. Theodore JosephHavrilka19 - Fr. Method Wilson, OFM21 - Fr. Stephen Pohlman21 - Fr. Donald Wolford22 - Christine Lansaw (OSC)24 - Deacon Joseph Emmerich24 - Fr. James O’Shea26 - Fr. William Hembrow26 - Fr. Philip Kraft27 - Deacon Larry DayOrdination AnniversariesMarch20 - Fr. Sunder EryApril6 - Fr. Shawn Monahan, OMV17 - Fr. Robert Heintz17 - Fr. Joseph O’Reilly28 - Deacon William MaurerDatebook(Continued from front page)29 Chastity Presentation: “From Top Model to Top Role Springfield, Blessed Sacrament School OC/YYAM 6:30pModel with Leah Darrow of Catholic Answers.comAPRIL 20123 Holy Hour for Clergy Springfield, Cathedral OB 4:00p-5:00p3 Chrism Mass Springfield, Cathedral OB/OWC 6:30p5-9 Easter Holiday – OFFICE CLOSED11 Young Adult Ministry Committee Meeting CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OC/YYAM 7:00p-8:00p13-15 Deacon Formation (Class 2012) Springfield, Villa Maria OD16 Curia Leadership Meeting CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OVG 10:00a16 *Priests’ Personnel Board Meeting CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room VC 10:30a-12:30p21 Lay Ministry, Year I – History of the Church CPC OMF 9:00a-4:00p22 Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting Meeting CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OC/YYAM 2:00p-5:00p23 Dept. Catechetical Ministries Meeting CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OC 10:00a-12:00n26 Curia Mass CPC, St. Viator Chapel OVG/SL Comm 11:15a26 Employee Recognition Luncheon CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 12:00n28 Ordination of a Deacon (Transitional) Springfield, Cathedral OB/OV/OWC 10:30a28 Annual Scout Mass and Awards Presentation TBA OC/YYAMMAY 2012 (partial)1 *Religious Education Area Leadership (REAL) CPC, Room 123 OC 9:30a-3:00p2 *DAEC Executive Committee Meeting CPC, Room 123 OC 9:00a7 *Presbyteral Council Meeting CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OB 10:30a8 *Priests’ Personnel Board Meeting Springfield, Villa Maria OVC 12:00n-3:00p8 *Priests’ Jubilee Celebration Springfield, Villa Maria OVC 3:00p-8:00p9 *Young Adult Ministry Committee Meeting CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OC/YYAM 7:00p-8:00p11-13 *Deacon Formation (Class 2012) Springfield, Villa Maria OD12 *Board of Catholic Education CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OC 9:00a-2:00p15 *New Facilitators Training – Protecting God’s Children CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 8:30a-4:00p15 *Diocesan Finance Council with College of Consultors CPC, 1st Floor Large Meeting Room OB 2:30p16 *New Facilitators Training – Protecting God’s Children CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 9:00a-1:00p17 *Community of Religious Educators (C.O.R.E.) Picnic Chatham, K of C Hall OC 10:00a-2:00p17 *Curia Mass CPC, St. Viator Chapel OVG/SL Comm 11:15a18 *New Facilitators Training – Protecting God’s Children CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 8:30a-4:00p19 *New Facilitators Training – Protecting God’s Children CPC, 2nd Floor Large Meeting Room OHR 9:00a-1:00p19 *Lay Ministry, Year I – Catholic Moral Teaching CPC OMF 9:00a-4:00p* denotes new entry

February 1, 2012Dear Brother Priests, Deacons, and Parish Life Coordinators,You are invited to gather for our Study Days in late Lent at the Magnuson Hotel & ConferenceCenter at the Carlinville exit off I-55, beginning with lunch at noon on Tuesday, March 27, 2012and concluding at 4:00 p.m. on March 28, 2012. The topics and speakers were suggested byBishop Paprocki.Monsignor Ed Arsenault, President of Saint Luke Institute, and Dr. Nancy Kluge will present“Walking into the Light: Realities of the Internet.” A similar presentation was given to the U.S.Bishops at their meeting last summer. Fr. Chiola asked that the presenters add a module to coverbest pastoral practices for priests in dealing with internet pornography addiction. Father PaulCheck, Executive Director of COURAGE, and his associates will present on ministering toCatholics with same sex attraction.Please inform your parishioners of your commitment to the study days and that you will bescheduling all parish activities, even funerals, so that you may participate as fully as possible inour time together.You are asked to make your room reservations by February 27, 2012 with the Magnuson Hotel& Conference Center at 217-324-2100, or 800-322-7546. The discount rate is $85.59/night, taxincluded. Please say you are with the Springfield Diocese Study Days. In addition, you areasked to make a reservation with the diocese by February 27, 2012 for meals and materials.You may register through the diocesan website, using a VISA/Mastercard or Discover forpayment at www.dio.org/clergyservices. The fee is $75. Or you may send a check in theamount of $75 payable to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and mail to:Catholic Pastoral CenterAttn. Joan ReedP.O. Box 3187Springfield, IL 62708-3187The fee is waived for our retired priests, although each retired priest needs to register either byphone at 217-698-8500 ext. 153 or email jreed@dio.org. A registration form is attached.There will be an optional Mass at 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday at the hotel for those not celebratingMass in their parish that day. Please bring your Liturgy of the Hours for morning and eveningprayer. We look forward to seeing you in March.Sincerely yours in Christ,Reverend Joseph RingVicar for ClergyReverend Richard ChiolaDirector for Ongoing Formation of Clergy

STUDY DAYSFOR THE PRIESTS, DEACONS, AND PARISH LIFE COORDINATORS OF THEDIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD IN ILLINOISMarch 27-28, 2012Magnuson Hotel & Conference Center19067 W Frontage RdRaymond, IL, 62560217-324-2100 or 800-322-7546www.magnusongrandhotel.comSpeakersReverend Monsignor Edward J. Arsenault was named president and CEO of Saint LukeInstitute and chairman of the board of Saint Luke’s Centre in Manchester, England in 2009. Apriest of the Diocese of Manchester (New Hampshire), he has extensive experience in parish anddiocesan administration, and Catholic healthcare ministry. He also was a leader in promotingsafe environment programs for dioceses nationwide.Monsignor Arsenault chaired the Board of Governors of the Catholic Medical Center HealthcareSystem in New Hampshire and served as the delegate of the Bishop to the Board of Directors ofCMC. He worked closely with the president and CEO in developing strategy for the long-termgrowth and development of Catholic healthcare in the state. This included developing an updatedcanonical and legal governance structure.As chairman of the Board of the National Catholic Risk Retention Group, he shepherded thedevelopment of the VIRTUS program and the “Protecting God’s Children” safe environmentprogram, used by Catholic dioceses nationwide. Monsignor Arsenault was ordained for theDiocese of Manchester in 1991. He attended Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary, in Emmitsburg,Maryland. He later received a Pontifical License in Sacred Theology from the Weston JesuitSchool of Theology and an M.S. in Finance from Bentley University. Pope Benedict XVI namedhim a Chaplain of His Holiness, with the title “Reverend Monsignor" in August 2010. He was apastor, chancellor, secretary for administration and moderator of the curia, and worked in Latinoministry while with the Diocese of Manchester.Doctor Nancy A. Kluge, Ph. D., LCPC is a therapist completing her clinical supervised hoursand a member of the clinical services department at Saint Luke Institute. She holds a Ph. D. fromthe University of Maryland, College Park, in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and spent19 years as a college professor and workshop presenter before obtaining a M. S. in CounselingPsychology from Loyola College in Maryland. She trained under Dr. Fred S. Berlin, M. D., Ph.D. at the National Institute for the Study, Prevention and Treatment of Sexual Trauma and theJohn’s Hopkins Sexual Behavior Consultation Unit. She has been employed at Saint LukeInstitute since 2008 where she has worked in both the men’s and women’s residential treatmentprograms where her clinical services include individual and group therapy, teaching psychoeducationalgroups, and conducting psychosexual interviews as part of an evaluation team.Reverend Paul N. Check, Executive Director, Courage: a Roman Catholic ApostolateFr. Paul N. Check is a priest with the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut and was ordained in1997. He holds an S.T.B. from the Gregorian University, Rome and an S.T.L. (Moral Theology)from the University of the Holy Cross, Rome. Fr. Check has served as a parish priest and highschool chaplain. Bishop William E. Lori appointed him to be the Chaplain for Courage inBridgeport in December 2002. In addition, he teaches Moral Theology to seminarians,

permanent deacon candidates, and religious. Father graduated with a B.A. in History from RiceUniversity in 1977 and served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps for nine years prior toentering the seminary. In 2008, Fr. Paul Check was elected to succeed Fr. John F. Harvey as theExecutive Director of Courage International, which provides pastoral support to individuals witha same-sex attraction who wish to live according to the Church’s teachings on chastity.http://couragerc.net/Tuesday, March 27Noon – LunchSCHEDULE1:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Msgr. Ed Arsenault and Dr. Nancy Kluge of St. Luke’s Institute5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer5:30 p.m. Social6:00 p.m. Dinner7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Msgr. Arsenault & Dr. KlugeWednesday, March 287:15 a.m. Mass (Optional) in the meeting room7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast8:45 a.m. Morning Prayer9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Msgr. Arsenault & Dr. Kluge10:15 - Noon a.m. – Fr. Paul Check, Director of the Courage ApostolateNoon – Lunch1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Fr. Check

REGISTRATIONYou may register through the diocesan website, using a VISA/Master Card or Discover forpayment at www.dio.org/clergyservices. The fee is $75.Or you may send in this form with a check in the amount of $75 from your ProfessionalAllowance, payable to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.Name ____________________________________________________Parish ____________________________________________________Please mail to:Catholic Pastoral CenterAttn: Joan ReedP.O. Box 3187Springfield, IL 62708-3187

Confirmation of Catechized Catholics – Pentecost 2012REGISTRATION FORMMake as many copies of this form as needed.Please TYPE or PRINT the information.CANDIDATEInformationNAMEADDRESSFIRST MIDDLE [ MAIDEN ] LASTBAPTISMInformationCONFIRMATIONInformationPASTORor PARISH LIFECOORDINATORInformationCITY/STATE/ZIPDATE OF BAPTISMCHURCH OFBAPTISMADDRESS OFCHURCH OFBAPTISMDOCUMENTCONFIRMATIONNAME(the confirmand’sbaptismal name ispreferred)SPONSOR orGODPARENT(s)NAMENUMBERSATTENDINGWITNESSAttach an original copy of the baptismal certificate to this form.____ Number of family members and friends who will attend theRite of Confirmation at the Cathedral.Bishop Paprocki:I recommend to you the above named candidate, who is a baptizedCatholic, has received first eucharist, and now desires to celebratethe Sacrament of Confirmation.I am confident that this candidate is properly catechized and willcontinue to live out the mission of the Catholic Church. I can attestthat the sponsor or godparent also meets the canonical requirements.PARISH InformationSIGNATUREand DATEPARISH NAMEADDRESSPlease return this form with an original baptismal certificate by 16 April 2012 to:Office for Catechesis – Catholic Pastoral Center – PO Box 3187 – Springfield, IL 62708-3187

to role modelFROM TOP MODELFormer fashion model and America’s Next TopModel contestant Leah Darrow is coming to Springfieldfor a witness talk centered on mercy, forgivenessand the ability to change your life. . . all of it.Using her personal testimony, Leah encourages allpeople to realize their call for greatness, rather thancomfort. She also emphasizes the role of women inthe Church, how this affects men and how each ofthem can unveil the lie of perfectionism that targetsmen and women, enabling them to see the truth.BLESSED SACRAMENTSCHOOL1725 S. Walnut (Springfield, IL)Thursday, March 29, 2012Evening Prayer: 6:30 PMPresentation: 7:00-8:00 PMFree admission; all are welcome.Leah DarrowSponsored by the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church,Christ the King Catholic Church, and the Friends of Lolek.

HEROES NEEDED:Spend the summer servingyouth as teachers forTotus Tuus in the Dioceseof Springfield in Illinois!May 24—July 28, 201212 positions available!!!Totus Tuus is a week-long Catholicsummer parish mission program foryouth in 1st—12th grade that isdedicated to sharing the Gospel andpromoting the Catholic faith throughCATECHETICAL INSTRUCTIONCHRISTIAN WITNESSVOCATIONAL DISCERNMENTMARIAN DEVOTIONEUCHARISTIC WORSHIPContact:Kyle HoltgraveAssociate Director for Youth & Young Adult MinistryOffice for CatechesisDiocese of Springfield in IllinoisPhone: (217) 622-4994Email: kholtgrave@dio.orgwww.dio.org/youthministry

Totus Tuus is a week-long Catholic summer mission program for youth in 1st—12th grade that isdedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith through Catechetical Instruction,Christian Witness, Vocational Discernment, Marian Devotion, and Eucharistic Worship.May 242012 Summer CalendarStaff OrientationMay 25—June 1 Staff TrainingJune 2—9 BookedJune 9—16 BookedJune 16—23 Session #2June 23—30 Session #3July 1—6 Break and Staff RetreatJuly 7—14 Session #4July 14—21 BookedJuly 21—27 Session #6A team of four college-age teachersstays in your parish for the week to bringTotus Tuus to life with the students.Through example and catecheticalinstruction, these young disciples helpyour students learn more about Christand how to live as a Christian in theworld today. These young discipleshave said “YES” to the Lord and inviteyour students to do the same.Typical Daily Schedule(times may vary according to parish needs)Morning Program9:00 Introduction9:15 Icebreaker9:25 Class period #19:50 Snack / Game10:10 Music preparation for Mass10:20 Class period #210:45 Preparation for Mass/Confession11:15 Mass ~OR~ Prayer Service12:00 LUNCH—RECESS1:00 Water break1:10 Class period #31:35 Skit1:50 Class period #42:15 Gather, review, and closingprayer2:30 DismissalEvening Program7:30 High School / Junior High—introduction / review7:45 Session #18:30 Break8:45 Session #29:20 Night prayer9:30 DismissalNeed more information?www.dio.org/youthministry/totus-tuus-totally-yours.htmlWant to have Totus Tuus in your parish? Contact:Kyle HoltgraveOffice for CatechesisDiocese of Springfield in IllinoisPhone: 217-698-8500, ext 154

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETIONof theCATHOLIC GIRLS AND GIRL SCOUTS (100 YEARS) PATCHCommemorate 100 years of Girl Scouting. Encourage Catholic girls to explore the rich traditions of theirCatholic faith and Girl Scouting. Below are suggested activities required to earn this patch.1. Research a Saint that represents Scouting qualities. You may find the qualities in the Girl ScoutPromise and Law. Share with your troop.2. Discover Catholic religious orders in your diocese that have been instrumental in serving yourcommunity through Catholic schools, hospitals, orphanages, or social programs. If your parish issponsored by a religious order, consider researching that order. Create a display for your parish toeducate others.3. Make a mosaic of Mary—Use a variety of material such as sequins, beads, yarn, paper, pictures.Display in a prominent place in your home and use it to remind yourself to regularly pray the HailMary.4. Interview a woman who is a leader in your parish. Find out how she lives her journey of faiththrough her ministry. Write an article about her committed faithful leadership for your parishbulletin/newsletter.5. Participate in or help plan Scout Sunday for your diocese or parish.6. Learn about a holy woman who has lived in the past 100 years. Write an article about her and sharewith your troop and/or have it printed in your parish bulletin/newsletter. Examples are:• St. Mother Cabrini—American, died 1917• St. Katherine Drexel—American, died 1955• St. Gianna Molla—Italian, died 1962• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton—American, died 1821• Blessed Mother Teresa—Macedonian, died 19977. Participate in or help plan a retreat. Talk with your parish youth minister or pastor to see whatretreats are offered in your area. Invite other Catholic girls to attend.8. Honor the founder of Girl Scouting, Juliette Gordon Low—Learn about and participate in the GirlScout Forever Green: 100 th Anniversary Take Action project.http://www.girlscouts.org/gsforevergreen/9. (Older Levels Only) Plan an outside activity for younger Catholic Scouts that would either benefityour parish or diocese. Prepare an outdoor activity with those younger girls that Juliette Low taughtthe first Girl Scouts, for example, sports, outdoor recreation, nature study, prayer service outside ina meditation garden.Activities to Be Completed Girl Scout Level2 Daisy/Brownie3 Juniors4 Cadettes/Senior/Ambassadors

JudyMcDonaldJesseManibusanJackJezreelMsgr. RayEastRev.RichardRohrSr. MaureenSullivan, OPValLimarJansenDr.ChristianSmithSr. AnneBryanSmollinNational Conference onCatholic Youth MinistryNovember 29 to December 1, 2012Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin ResortOrlandoDr.TimoneDavisDr. AliciaMarillJohnRobertoNATIONAL CONFERENCE FORCATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY(NCCYM)The largest conference in thecountry for adults who minister toand with Catholic youth. Jointhousands of your colleagues—youth and campus ministers, religiouseducation leaders, clergy and religious, young adult ministers,performers, artists, and volunteers—for three days of inspiring keynotes,challenging workshops, dynamic prayer and worship, extensivenetworking, hundreds of resource exhibits, and good-heartedentertainment.REGISTRATION COST$275/person from affiliated dioceses$300/person from non-affiliated dioceses$175/person for day only/spouse/studentRegistration opens in May 2012.HOTELWalt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort$145 Single/Double$155 Triple/QuadSpecial arrangements have been made toextend the conference hotel rates fromNovember 24 to December 5 for those whowish to add days to their stay.FOR MORE INFORMATION:LOCATIONLocated in the heart of the Walt DisneyWorld® Resort, the award-winning WaltDisney World Swan and Dolphin is adeluxe Disney resort hotel situated inbetween Epcot® and Disney'sHollywood Studios and close toDisney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Parkand Magic Kingdom® Park. Enjoy the 17restaurants and lounges, five pools, awhite sand beach, two health clubs, tennis,nearby golf, and many special Disneybenefits.WWW.NCCYM.INFOSponsored byNationalFederation forCatholicYouth Ministry

2013 MARCH FOR LIFE PILGRIMAGEWASHINGTON, DCIn an effort to forecast space needed for the Diocesan 2013 March for Lifepilgrimage, please use the following instrument to help the planning committeemake arrangements for next year’s trip. Information gathered will help thecommittee make decisions on dates and locations to include as part of the diocesan pilgrimageexperience. Completing this form does not obligate you to send the number of people you indicate.Please make a good faith effort so the planning committee can be good stewards of the resourcesneeded to make the March for Life pilgrimage a successful and rewarding experience for all.This event is for people who are in 6 th grade and older. Younger students may participate if accompaniedby a parent. If enough family groups with young children are interested in coming, family-friendly optionscan be worked out as part of the pilgrimage.Return this form to the address below. If you provide an email address, I will add that to a distributiongroup to keep you informed as plans develop.DIOCESAN MARCH FOR LIFE 2013 PARTICIPANT INTEREST FINDERContact Person: ___________________________ Parish/organization: ________________________Address:_________________________________ City & ZIP: ________________________________Phone: __________________________________ Email:____________________________________Please estimate:_____ # of Junior High Youth_____ # of High School Youth_____ # of Young Adults (ages 18 to 21)_____ # of Adults of Chaperone age_____ # of Families (groups with children younger than 6 th grade)Pilgrimage OptionsPlease rate your preferences on each of the following options based on the following scale: 3- my groupwould prefer this option, 2- I do not have an opinion either way on this option, 1- my group would prefer tonot have this as part of the pilgrimage._____ Vigil Mass at the National Basilica on January 24 th_____ Youth Rally with the Salesians of Don Bosco at Nativity Parish on January 24 th_____ Youth rally and Mass prior to the March for Life rally on the National Mall on January 25 th_____ Free time to explore downtown Washington, DC_____ Night tour of various memorials_____ Visit to an area shrine_____ Scheduled time to visit the National Holocaust Museum_____ Participate in a pro-life leadership conference_____ Certain meals should be provided during the trip, specifically: ___________________________What other destination(s) would you like to see during tours:Return to: Kyle Holtgrave, “March for Life 2013”, P.O. Box 3187, Springfield, IL 62708-3187FAX: (217) 698-8620

Monthly Mailing – March 2012 – Content Section – Office for Human ResourcesNew – Diocesan Social Media PolicyMost Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of Springfield in Illinois issued a GeneralExecutory Decree on January 2, 2012 establishing a Social Media Policy as anadministrative directive for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois to determine themethods to be observed in applying the law of canons 822-823 regarding the instrumentsof social communication. The policy is included here in print and available on thediocese web in electronic format. The policy is effective July 1, 2012. A copy of thepolicy and decree and a memo of explanation were sent to all pastors, parochialadministrators, parish life coordinators and school principals during the month ofFebruary.The policy applies to priests and deacons incardinated in the diocese, other priests anddeacons who have the faculties of the diocese, seminarians of the diocese, members ofinstitutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life (religious) and lay personswho are employed full-time or part-time in the parishes, schools, agencies and otherinstitutions of the Diocese and all volunteers who work without financial or material gainon behalf of the diocese or its affiliates.The policy content provides guidelines for the following topics in regard to social media.• Creation and Approval of Social Media Activities;• Oversight of Social Media Activities;• Conduct for Social Media Activities;• Best Practices for Social Media Activities; and• Enforcement of Social Media Policy.Education sessions regarding the content and application ofthe policy are scheduled to be held throughout the diocese onthe following dates. (Locations may be subject to change and will becommunicated if they occur.)Monday, June 4 – Springfield, Catholic Pastoral Center – 7pTuesday, June 5 – Effingham, Location TBA– 7pThursday, June 7 – Webinars (10a and 7p)Tuesday, June 12 – Edwardsville, Location TBA 7pThursday, June 14 – Quincy, Location TBA – 7pThursday, June 21 – Mattoon, Immaculate Conception – 7pQuestions on the application of the policy may be addressed to Michael Hoerner,(Diocesan Web Master), at 217-36698-8500 extension #134, or email:mhoerner@dio.org.

Supported by theAnnual Catholic Services AppealThe Office for Human ResourcesCatholic Pastoral Center1615 W. Washington, P.O. Box 3187Springfield, IL 62708-3187217-698-8500pkornfeld@dio.orgTO:Pastors, Administrators, Priest Moderators and Parish Life CoordinatorsSUBJECT: Social Media PolicyDATE: February 10, 2012This memo is to notify Pastors, Administrators, Priest Moderators and Parish Life Coordinators ministeringin the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois on the implementation of the diocese Social Media policy and the policy’sdistribution methods. The enclosed Social Media Policy offers basic guidelines that address the use of social mediaas we work in our various ministries of the diocese. The Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki issued the Decreeof Promulgation for the policy on January 2, 2012. The effective date of the policy is July 1, 2012 and it applies topriests and deacons incardinated in the diocese, other priests and deacons who have the faculties of the diocese,seminarians of the diocese, members of institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life (religious) andlay persons who are employed full-time or part-time in the parishes, schools, agencies and other institutions of theDiocese and all volunteers who work without financial or material gain on behalf of the diocese or its affiliates.The policy provides the following social media guidelines.• Creation and Approval of Social Media Activities• Oversight of Social Media Activities• Conduct for Social Media Activities• Best Practices for Social Media Activities• Enforcement of Social Media Policy.Informational meetings to explain the Social Media Policy are set for:Policy Distribution1) Prior to effective date of July 1, 2012 communicate to all employees and appropriate volunteers the SocialMedia Policy guidelines.2) Ask that each employee sign and date the policy’s acknowledgement page. Retain the policyacknowledgement page in each employee’s personnel file.3) Post a copy of the policy in a place accessible to all employees for viewing at each parish location.4) Communicate any future revisions to the policy and post revisions.Please direct any questions you may have regarding the policy application to Pat Kornfeld, (pkornfeld@dio.org) orcall 217-698-8500.

. , . Diocese of Springfield in IllinoisCatholic Pastoral Center -1615 West Washington Street - P.O. Box 3187 • Springfield, Illinois 62708-3187~ ~ @'. www.dio.org 217-698-8500 FAX 217-698-0802~i-I--O-ffj-IC-e-of-t-he-Bi-sh-O-P---------"----....:..:----'-=---..:..:...:~:...:...::.:..:...::..:.::.:....-GENERAL EXECUTORY DECREE (c. 31) ESTABLISHING ASOCIAL MEDIA POLICYAS ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIVES FOR THIS LOCAL CHURCHIN THE NAME OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY, AMEN.In light of the recommendation of the Social Media Policy Committee, and with theadvice and consensus of the Presbyteral Council; andIn keeping with my executive authority as Diocesan Bishop for governance of thislocal Church in accord with the norm of law (c. 391, §1);Therefore, I, Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, by the grace of God and theApostolic See Bishop of Springfield in Illinois, hereby issue this General Executory Decree(c. 31) establishing the Social Media Policy as administrative directives in the Diocese ofSpringfield in Illinois, determining more precisely the methods to be observed in applyingthe law of canons 822-823 regarding the instruments of social communication, and asinstructions and regulations which clarify and elaborate on the prescriptions of law anddetermine the approaches to be followed in implementing them (c. 34).This Social Media Policy is to be promulgated by publishing a copy of the same inprint or electronic format in a manner that is readily accessible to all affected by this policy.The provisions of this policy shall become effective and binding within the Diocese ofSpringfield in IIlinois July 1, 2012, any particular legislation, directives orinstructions to thecontrary notwithstanding.Given at the Chancery, Springfield, Illinois, this 2 nd day of January, 2012.f-~9~P~'The Most Reverend Thomas John PaprockiBishop of Springfield in IIlinoisfYv>y>. C=-' -4.0- -~ (Reverend Monsignor Carl A. KemmeVicar General/Ecclesiastical Notary

Social Media PolicyDiocese of Springfield in IllinoisJuly 2012

Table of ContentsAbout this Document 3Section I – Policy Statement 4Section II – Policy Application 4Section III – Definitions 4Section IV – Creation and Approval of Social Media Activities 6Section V –Oversight of Social Media Activities 7Section VI – Conduct for Social Media Activities 8Section VII – Best Practices for Social Media Activities 10Section VIII – Enforcement of Social Media Policy 12Verification Statement 13Social Media Policy 2July 2012

About this DocumentThis diocesan policy provides guidance to personnel on their use of social media. The goal ofthis policy is to empower personnel in the use of technology and social media and to giveclarity, guidance and best practices in the use of these resources in ministry. This policy isdesigned to supplement and not replace the policies set forth in the Employee Handbook andthe Information Technology policy for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and all threedocuments should be read in conjunction.The use of technology and social media is not simply an issue that affects youth. Whiletechnology and social media engagement may vary by generation, our competence intechnology and social media will only enhance our ministerial endeavors.Parts of this policy are adapted from documents of the United States Conference of CatholicBishops, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, the Diocese of Dallas, the Diocese of Memphis and theDiocese of St. Petersburg.We are grateful to these entities for their permission to use their documents.Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Social Media Policy Committee:Reverend Monsignor Carl A. Kemme, VGVicar General/Moderator of the CuriaDan GauwitzAssociate Director of Information TechnologyJonathan F. SullivanDirector of Catechetical MinistriesPatricia J. KornfeldDirector of Human ResourcesVictim Assistance CoordinatorMichael HoernerWebmasterJean JohnsonSuperintendent of Catholic SchoolsMarilyn MisselAssociate Superintendent of Catholic SchoolsSocial Media Policy 3July 2012

Section I – Policy Statement1.1. The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its Affiliates recognize that social media isone of the fastest growing forms of communications in the United States. EchoingPope Benedict XVI’s message for the 44th World Day of Communication, it is ourgoal for employees, clerics and volunteers to use social media as a powerful tool forevangelization and “facilitate forms of collaboration and greater communion inways that were unthinkable in the past.” 1The Internet provides various ways for individuals to interact and has changed theway we communicate and share information. The Diocese of Springfield in Illinoisviews the Internet as an important educational and evangelizing tool to promoteschool and ministerial programs. The diocese encourages administrators, pastorsand principals to support Internet use and to give employees, clerics and volunteersthe necessary training and tools to interact safely and responsibly online. However,those using the Internet should bear in mind that certain comments andinformation may have a harmful effect on the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, itsreputation and its employees.In light of this possibility, and at the urging of the Department of Communicationsof the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, employees, clerics andvolunteers are required to adhere to the following policy regarding the use ofpersonal and ministry websites including social networks and blogs.Section II – Policy Application2.1. This policy applies to all priests and deacons incardinated in the Diocese ofSpringfield in Illinois, other priests and deacons who have the faculties of theDiocese of Springfield in Illinois, seminarians of the diocese, members of institutesof consecrated life and societies of apostolic life (religious) and lay persons who areemployed full-time or part-time in the parishes, schools, agencies and otherinstitutions of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and all volunteers associated withthe diocese.Section III – Definitions3.1. Blog (a contraction of the term “web log”) is a type of website, usually maintainedby an individual with regular entries of commentary, news on events or subjects,(e.g. church teaching, theology, morals, etc.). May contain other material such asgraphics or videos.1 Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the 44 th World Communications Day. May 16, 2010.Social Media Policy 4July 2012

3.2. Micro‐blog is a form of multimedia blogging that allows users to send brief textupdates or micromedia such as photos or audio clips and publish them, either to beviewed by anyone or by a restricted group which can be chosen by the user. Thesemessages can be submitted by a variety of means, including text messaging, instantmessaging, email, digital audio or the web. The content of a micro‐blog differs froma traditional blog in that it is typically smaller in actual size and aggregate file size. Asingle entry could consist of a single sentence or fragment or an image or a brief,10-second video.* Example: Twitter – A form of micro‐blogging; entries are limited to 140characters.3.3. Social Media (also called Social Technology) is a term used to describe the type ofwords, sounds and pictures shared via the Internet and based on conversation andinteraction between people online. 23.4. Social Network is a site that is entirely driven by content of its members. Individualsare allowed flexibility in privacy settings, in posting text, photos, video, links andother information and in level of interaction with other members.* Examples: Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Google+, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr areoften also included in lists of social networking sites, although sometimes YouTubeand Flickr are designated as multimedia sharing sites, while Twitter is currentlymore often designated as a micro-blogging application.3.5. Social Networking is a term which describes platforms such as Facebook, Twitter,LinkedIn, Google+, etc. in which one identifies/maps real-world relationships ontoon-line relationships and then uses those relationships to network. Socialnetworking is a subset of social media.3.6. Official Page is a page on a social media platform that is created with the approvalof the pastor, school administrator, appropriate supervisor or designee; is used inthe course of work or ministry related activities; and represents an office, ministry,parish, school or other diocesan entity. Public Figure pages created to represent anindividual employee or volunteer in a work or ministry related capacity also meetthis description and must fulfill all related requirements.3.7. Personal Page is an account with any social media platform or site which you woulduse to communicate with family and friends on a casual basis. It would contain suchitems as personal photos, home videos, updates about the regular comings andgoings of your daily life, etc.3.8. Professional Page is an account with any social media platform or site which youuse to communicate only to those individuals with whom you have a professional2 Social Media. WikipediaSocial Media Policy 5July 2012

elationship. Information chosen for inclusion on this account is relevant to yourprofessional audience or related to your ministry.3.9. Administrative Authority (A.A.) is the person with the authority to authorizeemployees and volunteers to establish social media accounts on behalf of theDiocese of Springfield in Illinois or its Affiliates. The following list further defines theAdministrative Authority:3.9.1. The Vicar-General/Moderator of the Curia for the diocesan curia3.9.2. The Pastor, Administrator, Priest Moderator or Parish Life Coordinator forparishes and schools.3.9.3. The Executive Director for Catholic CharitiesThe Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois may act, as need arises, as theAdministrative Authority for the curia or any parish, parish school, diocesansponsored school, commission, council, committee, task force, board, advisoryboard, agency or institution sponsored by the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois3.10. Employee is any person who is employed by the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois oran Affiliate. An employee may be a cleric or a lay person who may also be amember of a religious institute.3.11. Cleric is a bishop, an ordained priest or an ordained deacon who is incardinated inthe Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, as well as a religious priest or deacon, or apriest or deacon granted faculties in the diocese, who is engaged in a ministryunder the control or auspices of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois or an Affiliate.3.12. Adult is an individual who is 18 years of age or older.3.13. Child is a person under 18 years of age.3.14. Volunteer is an adult who works without financial or material gain on behalf of theDiocese of Springfield in Illinois or its Affiliates who is not an employee or a cleric(for example, an intern, catechist, Scout leader, coach, student teacher or others insimilar capacities).Section IV – Creation and Approval of Social Media Activities4.1. Under the authority of the diocesan Bishop the A.A. who exercises pastoral care ofthe community committed to him or her will work with the Associate Director ofInformation Technology, or his or her designee, to create and maintain a positivesocial media presence. Approval must be granted by the A.A. for a parish group,Social Media Policy 6July 2012

public or private, to own or maintain a web presence which associates itself with aparish or one of its entities.4.2. In the diocesan curia, the A.A. must give consent for a department to develop andmaintain a social media presence. Upon approval, the department will work withthe Associate Director of Information Technology, or his or her designee, to createthe social media presence.4.3. In parish schools, the A.A. must give consent for a group to develop and maintain asocial media presence.4.4. Additional Catholic associations or organizations established in the diocese withpermission of the diocesan Bishop, but not directly administered by the diocesanBishop, may use social media. The social media content of such groups will beperiodically monitored by the diocesan information technology office and thediocesan Bishop reserves the right to restrict social media of such groups if thispolicy is violated.4.5. Any use of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois’ logo and its entities for branding ortitling pages, blogs or other similar elements of social media must be approved inwriting by the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois prior to use. Requests for consent areto be made to the Director of Communications in the case of diocesan associations;the A.A. in the case of the parish; and the Principal in the case of schools. Any usageat the time of adoption of the particular policy is not grandfathered and is requiredto be authorized.Section V –Oversight of Social Media Activities5.1. Once social media has been approved for an organization, the person who practicesoversight shall periodically review social media under his or her purview and willrespond to inquiries or complaints within a reasonable amount of time. Thecompetent authority to practice oversight of social media activity is as follows:5.1.1. Websites which reside on Diocesan owned hardware must be registeredwith the Associate Director of Information Technology. In all cases, the A.A.,and their designees, are encouraged to utilize support of the diocesaninformation technology office for initial creation of a web presence.5.1.2. Within a parish, the A.A., or his or her designee, will oversee any mediapresence of parish associations and groups, public or private.5.1.3. In parish schools, after receiving the A.A.’s approval, the school principal, orhis or her designee, may oversee the school’s media presence.Social Media Policy 7July 2012

5.1.4. The overseer for diocesan associations, public and private, will be either anemployee or volunteer appointed by leadership within said organization.5.1.5. The Associate Director of Information Technology reserves the right toadvise parish and organizational leaders on correcting problems with sitesand, furthermore, reserves the right to suspend sites, after consultationwith diocesan leadership, which does not reflect basic Catholic or decencystandards.5.2. All social media forums associated with the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois must beregistered with the associate Director of Information Technology, or their designee,and the following information must be provided:5.2.1. The name of the person who created the site5.2.2. The name of the person assigned to monitor the site5.2.3. Contact information for the site monitor – including phone number andemail5.2.4. Date when the site will be or was established5.2.5. The purpose of the siteSection VI – Conduct for Social Media Activities6.1 Only groups with specifically granted permission shall post links or blogs on parishor parish school websites.6.2 Employees, clerics and volunteers of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and itsAffiliates will comply with all aspects of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act(http://www.ftc.gov/ogc/coppa1.htm) and the Policy on Sexual Abuse of Minors byChurch Personnel and the Policy on Working with Minors of the Diocese ofSpringfield in Illinois (http://www.dio.org/safeenvironment/diocesan-policies.html).While photographs of children under the age of 18 may be used on web sites and insocial media, care should be taken to avoid connecting pictures with names,locations or other personal identifiable information. In addition, parents andguardians should be given the opportunity to opt-out of having pictures of theirchildren used in this fashion. The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its Affiliateswill review alleged violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act or thePolicy on Sexual Abuse of Minors by Church Personnel and the Policy on Workingwith Minors of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, on a case-by-case basis. In theevent that a provision of this Social Media Policy cannot be reconciled with thePolicy on Sexual Abuse of Minors by Church Personnel and the Policy on WorkingSocial Media Policy 8July 2012

with Minors of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, the provisions of the Policy onSexual Abuse of Minors by Church Personnel and the Policy on Working with Minorsof the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois will take precedence.6.3 Password-protected areas on both ministry and personal websites may involve theuse of a username/password or other such means to access all or portions of thesite. In the event that a cleric, employee or volunteer, subject to approval of theDiocese of Springfield in Illinois or its Affiliates, gives a child access to a website thatis not otherwise openly accessible to the public, that same access must also beprovided to the child’s parent/guardian, if the parent/guardian so desires.6.4 In the event an employee or cleric identifies himself/herself as, or is manifestlyunderstood to be, an employee or cleric of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois or itsAffiliates on a personal blog (or other website with a similar purpose), to helpreduce the potential for confusion, the employee is required to put the followingnotice in a reasonably prominent place on the website“The views expressed on this website are mine alone and do not necessarilyreflect the views of my employer.”Even with this notice, any information that causes or has the potential to causeembarrassment to the Diocese of Springfield or its Affiliates should be avoided.6.5 No one may unlawfully harm the good reputation which a person enjoys or violatethe right of every person to protect his or her privacy. (Canon 220) If a person feelshis or her good reputation is being harmed then the A.A. or Administrator musttake action and perform a primary investigation into the matter. If it is found aperson was aggrieved then appropriate action is to be taken which may include arequest of removing the social media.6.6 Church personnel are prohibited from disclosing via the Internet information that isunderstood to be held in confidence by the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois or itsaffiliates.Employees, clerics and volunteers are prohibited from disclosing via the Internetany information that is proprietary to the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois or itsaffiliates, except by explicit permission of the appropriate agency.6.7 The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and its Affiliates will not tolerate employees,clerics or volunteers or other authorized users posting obscene, harassing,offensive, derogatory, defamatory or otherwise potentially scandalous comments,links and/or images including sexually explicit or other material deemedinappropriate, which could discredit or cause embarrassment to the Diocese ofSocial Media Policy 9July 2012

Springfield in Illinois or its Affiliates, employees, vendors, partners, agencies,schools and others.6.8 No association, private or public (as defined in canon law), is to assume the nameCatholic without the consent of the competent ecclesiastical authority in accordwith Canon 300. The competent ecclesiastical authority to grant consent isdetermined by Canon 312.6.9 The content of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois or its Affiliates social media is tobe strictly in keeping with the teachings of the Catholic Church. If content iscontrary to the teachings of the magisterium, the Diocese will ask that theinformation be removed. If the registered person refuses to remove the content, anappropriate action will be taken which may include shutting down the social mediaoutlet. All persons and groups subject to this policy consent to the authority of theDiocese to shut down offending sites and will cooperate in the process.6.10 All applicable criminal and civil laws will be followed.Section VII – Best Practices for Social Media Activities7.1. When using social media in ministry to young people, keep in mind that they havethe right to a safe environment in their home, school and parish. They are alsoentitled to a safe environment in their digital interactions with the church throughsocial media. They must be taught and be expected to report violations of theirelectronic safe environment just as they are of their physical environment.Similarly young people need to be instructed in their responsibility as participants inthe conversation of social media within the church. Just as young people arecorrected when they violate the norms and expectations of a school or anycommunity (including the possibility of disciplinary measures), so must they also becorrected for misuse of the social media resources of the parish, school or thediocese.7.2. Using social media in ministry for adults presents a different challenge than usingthese technologies with minors. As people engaged in ministry, it is important toremember that we need to maintain the ministerial relationship at all times;therefore, within the ministry context, this document applies to adult ministry aswell as youth ministry.As adults build friendships from among those with whom they work and minister itis natural that individuals who meet in a ministerial context may become friends. Itis acceptable, once that friendship is established, to allow access to one’s personalsocial media network. This access should not apply to everyone affected by ministrybut only those considered to be friends outside of ministry.Social Media Policy 10July 2012

7.3. When using social media as vowed and/or ordained individuals in the RomanCatholic Church, priests, deacons and religious should keep in mind that they havemade a commitment to God and to His people to live their lives in particularwitness to the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. 3 This witness is called for in theelectronic world as well as in the physical one. As the Holy Father wrote in hismessage for the 44th World Communications Day, the presence of the church, andin particular her priests, in social media “will not only enliven their pastoraloutreach, but also will give a ‘soul’ to the fabric of communications that makes upthe ‘web’,” (§5). Therefore, it is necessary for those living consecrated lives toensure that there exists no divide between their lives or conduct in the physicalworld and in the virtual world.7.3.1. The obligation to maintain a safe environment in social media is the same asin face-to-face communications and interactions.7.3.2. Social media accounts and profiles, whether personal or professional, areone’s “pastoral outreach” and clearly identifying oneself as a vowedreligious and/or member of the clergy by using one’s appropriate title (Fr.,Deacon, Sr., Br., etc.) and including the religious community (CSC, OSB, OSF,SJ, etc.) in one’s displayed profile name bears witness to that outreach.7.3.3. Photos, especially one’s profile photo; links; and other items included insocial media are to be appropriate for one’s state as ordained ministersand/or vowed religious.7.4. Professionals, ministers, employees and volunteers represent the Catholic Churchwhether in person or through written or voice communication. Electronic and socialmedia interactions are no exception. The same responsibilities to create a safeenvironment in one’s physical space extend to all social media sites. Examplesinclude:7.4.1. Addressing behavior observed in social media according to relevantparish/school and diocesan policies and professional ethical expectations;7.4.2. Ensuring that all interactions conducted through social media areappropriate and do not create scandal; bring disrepute upon your parish,school or entity; or create an unsafe environment.7.5. As corporate entities, parishes, schools, diocesan offices and programs need torealize that it is inappropriate and in many cases against the usage policies of socialmedia platforms to register an office or entity for a personal profile. Any use ofsocial media must, therefore, first conform to policies of the social media platform.3 cf. Vita Consecrata, 1 and the Letter of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI Proclaiming a Year for Priests.Social Media Policy 11July 2012

When using social media parishes, schools, offices or programs are to have profilesor pages which represent the entity as an entity, not which represent the entity asan individual person (e.g. It is not acceptable to create a profile with first name“DIO” and last name “Communications” for the Office of Communications).Engage frequent users of social media technology in the creation and maintenanceof these sites. This may be a way for someone to take a leadership role and becomemore involved. Remember, though, that the page’s administrator is ultimatelyresponsible for the content of the page, so, if additional help is required, make sureto monitor the content of your social networking sites.7.6. Respect copyright and fair use guidelines. Share what others have said by linking tothe source and using embedded content. Be sure to cite your source when quoting.When using a hyperlink confirm that link goes where it should and that the contentappropriate.Section VIII – Enforcement of Social Media Policy8.1. Consistent with the Information Technology policy for the Diocese of Springfield,the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois reserves the right to monitor an employee’s,priests and volunteer’s personal social media.8.2. Failure to comply with any of the provisions of the Social Media Policy will begrounds for discipline, up to and including termination, if an employee or cleric, orremoval from position, if a volunteer.8.3. The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois reserves the right to make changes to thispolicy at any time and at its sole discretion and interpret and administer the policyin light of changing circumstances and events. Future modifications of this policywill be made available on the Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Illinois website atwww.dio.org.Social Media Policy 12July 2012

DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD IN ILLINOISSOCIAL MEDIA POLICYPLEASE PRINTEmployee Name:Last First Middle InitialJob Title:Pastoral Center/Parish/SchoolVerification StatementI verify that I have read and understand this policy. I agree to abide by this policy and also understandthat the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois may amend or change the policy at its discretion without notice.Employee SignatureDateRETURN SIGNED FORM TO EMPLOYERSocial Media Policy 13July 2012

Dear Father,“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Mt 25:35)In the struggles that each of us faces today, we sometimes forget to see Jesus in everyone we meet. The CatholicRelief Services Collection never forgets. One of its goals is to promote families and support their fundamental rolein society. The Collection funds six Catholic agencies that work to protect families by providing basic humanitarianaid and life-skills training to those in need, advocating for policies that strengthen families abroad, and resettlingand welcoming refugees forced from their homes.We need your support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection. The most effective way you can help is throughan announcement from the pulpit. This guide includes bulletin announcements, a parish appeal, and simple steps topromote the Collection. If you need additional materials or have questions, please contact the promotions director,Mary Mencarini Campbell, at 202-541-3365 or mcampbell@usccb.org.Thank you for your support of Jesus in disguise.Sincerely yours in Christ,Most. Rev. Kevin J. FarrellBishop of DallasChairman, USCCB Committee on National Collections704033-12

Parish AppealEnglishThe Catholic Relief Services Collection worksat home and abroad to give aid to struggling,poor families. The six worldwide organizationssupported by the Collection provide immediatehumanitarian aid, help obtaining asylum, pastoralsupport, and disaster relief to those whoare most in need. Please give generously to TheCatholic Relief Services Collection.SpanishThe Catholic Relief Services Collection trabajaen el país y en el extranjero para ayudar a lasfamilias pobres. Las seis organizaciones a nivelmundial que reciben fi nanciamiento de laColecta proporcionan asistencia humanitariainmediata, ayuda para obtener asilo, apoyopastoral y auxilio en casos de desastres a laspersonas que más lo necesitan. Por favor, contribuyangenerosamente a The Catholic ReliefServices Collection.Simple StepsPlease use these simple steps to promote TheCatholic Relief Services Collection. How willyou help Jesus in disguise?uvUse the parish appeal language, bulletinannouncements, and poster.Distribute the bulletin inserts to parishioners theweek before or the week of the Collection.wxyPreach about the great needs of marginalized andimpoverished communities and citizens of theworld. Express concern for the poor and refugees,and encourage support for those seeking a betterlife. Explain Catholic social teaching and our moralobligation to help.Announce the Collection to your parish soparishioners know what it is, where their moneygoes, and when to expect the Collection. The mostimportant thing you can do to promote this appealis to mention it during Mass.Pray for those affected by war, diseases, drought,displacement, and exploitation.

Bulletin AnnouncementsEnglishWeek Before the CollectionNext week, our parish will take up The CatholicRelief Services Collection. This Collection supportssix Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 millionlives around the world. The funds from the Collectionhelp provide food to the hungry, welcome andsupport to displaced refugees, and invaluable life skillsto those seeking a better life. How will you help?Next week, please give generously to The CatholicRelief Services Collection and Jesus in disguise.Week of the Collection“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirstyand you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomedme” (Mt 25:35). Today, we are reminded of Jesus’ callto see him in all those we encounter. The CatholicRelief Services Collection sees Jesus in displacedfamilies, those who seek to change unjust laws, andthose who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistanceacross the globe. How will you help Jesus indisguise? Please be generous in today’s Collection.Week After the CollectionThank you for your generous support of The CatholicRelief Services Collection. Your generosity will helpreunite families, teach valuable life skills to thoseseeking a better life, and meet the vital humanitarianneeds of many people. Please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to learn how your donations aremaking a difference.SpanishLa semana antes de la ColectaLa próxima semana, nuestra parroquia realizará TheCatholic Relief Services Collection. Esta Colecta leotorga ayuda fi nanciera a seis agencias católicas quetocan la vida de más de 100 millones de personas enel mundo. Los fondos de la Colecta ayudan a proporcionarcomida a los que pasan hambre, acogen y ayudana los refugiados desplazados y proveen invaluablesconocimientos básicos para la vida a aquellas personasque están buscando una vida mejor. ¿Le ayudarás? Lapróxima semana, por favor contribuye generosamentea The Catholic Relief Services Collection pues es Jesúscon otro rostro.La semana de la Colecta“Porque tuve hambre y ustedes me dieron de comer,tuve sed y ustedes me dieron de beber. Fui forasteroy ustedes me recibieron en su casa” (Mt 25:35). Hoyrecordamos el llamado de Jesús para que lo veamosen todas las personas que encontramos. The CatholicRelief Services Collection ve a Jesús en las familias desplazadas,en los que buscan cambiar las leyes injustasy en aquellos que necesitan cuidado pastoral y ayudahumanitaria en todo el mundo. ¿Cómo ayudarás aJesús con otro rostro? Por favor, contribuye generosamentea la Colecta de hoy.La semana después de la ColectaMuchas gracias por su generoso apoyo a The CatholicRelief Services Collection. Su generosidad ayudará areunifi car familias, a enseñar invaluables conocimientosbásicos para la vida a aquellos que buscan una vidamejor y a responder a las necesidades humanitariasvitales de muchas personas. Por favor, visitenwww.usccb.org/nationalcollections para que vean ladiferencia que hacen sus donativos.These resources and others can be downloaded at www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.Estos recursos y otros se pueden transferir en www.usccb.org/nationalcollections.

Your DonationsAlleviate suffering and provide assistance to people inneed through the international Catholic humanitarianagency, Catholic Relief ServicesSupply outreach and pastoral care to refugees, migrants,and travelers through the USCCB Secretariat of CulturalDiversity in the ChurchProvide assistance to victims of natural disasters andother emergencies around the world through the HolyFather’s Relief FundAdvocate for poor and vulnerable people and for internationaljustice and peace through the USCCBDepartment of Justice, Peace and Human DevelopmentActively help victims of human traffi cking and refugeesby providing resettlement services and public policyadvocacy through the USCCB Department of Migrationand Refugee ServicesProvide legal services to struggling immigrantsthrough the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.(CLINIC)Sus DonativosAlivia el sufrimiento y brinda asistencia a las personasnecesitadas por medio de la agencia internacionalhumanitaria católica, Catholic Relief ServicesProporciona cuidado pastoral y asistencia comunitaria arefugiados, migrantes y viajeros por medio delUSCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the ChurchProvee asistencia a las víctimas de desastres naturales yde otras emergencias en el mundo por medio del HolyFather’s Relief FundAboga por las personas pobres y vulnerables y por lajusticia y paz internacional por medio del USCCBDepartment of Justice, Peace and Human DevelopmentAyuda en forma activa a las víctimas de la trata deseres humanos y a los refugiados brindándoles serviciosde reasentamiento y abogando por políticas públicaspor medio del USCCB Department of Migration andRefugee ServicesProporciona servicios legales a los inmigrantes queluchan por sobrevivir por medio del Catholic LegalImmigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)The Catholic Relief Services Collection | Offi ce of National Collections3211 Fourth Street NE | Washington, DC 20017-1194 | (202) 541-3346 | www.usccb.org/nationalcollectionsCopyright © 2012, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Photos: p. 1, © Linda Panetta for CRS; p. 2, © Martin Lueders for CRS, iStockphoto; p. 3, © David Snyder/CRS; p. 4, © Laura Sheahen/CRS.

Bulletin AnnouncementsENGLISHWeek Before the CollectionNext week, our parish will take up The Catholic Relief Services Collection. This Collectionsupports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The fundsfrom the Collection help provide food to the hungry, welcome and support to displaced refugees,and invaluable life skills to those seeking a better life. How will you help? Next week, pleasegive generously to The Catholic Relief Services Collection and Jesus in disguise.Week of the Collection“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and youwelcomed me” (Mt 25:35). Today, we are reminded of Jesus’ call to see him in all those weencounter. The Catholic Relief Services Collection sees Jesus in displaced families, those whoseek to change unjust laws, and those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance aroundthe globe. How will you help Jesus in disguise? Please be generous in today’s Collection.Week After the CollectionThank you for your generous support of The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Your generositywill help reunite families, teach valuable life skills to those seeking a better life, and meet thevital humanitarian needs of many people. Please visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections to learnhow your donations are making a difference.SPANISHSemana antes de la ColectaLa próxima semana, nuestra parroquia realizará The Catholic Relief Services Collection.Esta Colecta le otorga ayuda financiera a seis agencias católicas que tocan la vida de más de 100millones de personas en el mundo. Los fondos de la Colecta ayudan a proporcionar comida a losque pasan hambre, acogen y ayudan a los refugiados desplazados y proveen invaluablesconocimientos básicos para la vida a aquellas personas que están buscando una vida mejor.¿Le ayudarás? La próxima semana, por favor contribuye generosamente a The Catholic ReliefServices Collection pues es Jesús con otro rostro.Semana de la Colecta“Porque tuve hambre y ustedes me dieron de comer, tuve sed y ustedes me dieron de beber. Fuiforastero y ustedes me recibieron en su casa” (Mt 25:35). Hoy recordamos el llamado de Jesúspara que lo veamos en todas las personas que encontramos. The Catholic Relief ServicesCollection ve a Jesús en las familias desplazadas, en los que buscan cambiar las leyes injustas yen aquellos que necesitan cuidado pastoral y ayuda humanitaria en todo el mundo. ¿Cómoayudarás a Jesús con otro rostro? Por favor, contribuye generosamente a la Colecta de hoy.Semana después de la ColectaMuchas gracias por su generoso apoyo a The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Su generosidadayudará a reunificar familias, a enseñar invaluables conocimientos básicos para la vida a aquellosque buscan una vida mejor y a responder a las necesidades humanitarias vitales de muchaspersonas. Por favor, visiten www.usccb.org/nationalcollections para que vean la diferencia quehacen sus donativos.

Pulpit AppealENGLISHThe Catholic Relief Services Collection works at home and abroadto give aid to struggling, poor families. The six worldwideorganizations supported by the Collection provide immediatehumanitarian aid, help obtaining asylum, pastoral support, anddisaster relief to those who are most in need. Please givegenerously to The Catholic Relief Services Collection.SPANISHThe Catholic Relief Services Collection trabaja en el país y en elextranjero para ayudar a las familias pobres. Las seisorganizaciones a nivel mundial que reciben financiamiento de laColecta proporcionan asistencia humanitaria inmediata, ayuda paraobtener asilo, apoyo pastoral y auxilio en casos de desastres a laspersonas que más lo necesitan. Por favor, contribuyangenerosamente a The Catholic Relief Services Collection.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,a stranger and you welcomed me.” (Mt 25:35)The Catholic Relief Services Collection prioritizesfamilies, values their fundamental role in society,and strives to protect them. The Collection funds sixCatholic agencies that work to protect families byproviding basic humanitarian aid and life-skills training to thosein need, protecting poor families all over the world, advocatingfor policies that strengthen families abroad, and resettling andwelcoming refugees forced from their homes.Sipho Ncube was not hit as hard as her neighbors when a foodshortage came upon her village in Zimbabwe. Four years earlierSipho, a widow and mother of three, was selected by CatholicRelief Services and the Organization for Rural Associations forProgress to receive assistance from a small livestock pilot project.The initiative helps extremely poor families lift themselves outof poverty by giving them goats, pigs, and poultry to build householdwealth. Project staff showed Sipho how to properly carefor, house, and breed her animals, which allowed her to sell theoffspring, feed her family, and survive through hardships.Funds from the Collection also help Parishes Organized toWelcome Refugees (POWR). POWR is an initiative sponsoredby the USCCB Department of Migrant and Refugee Servicesthat works to develop long-term, sustainable programs to helpresettle refugees across the United States. In the Diocese of St.Augustine in Florida, POWR helps refugees fi nd work. Manyof them lack employment and credit histories and, often times,job skills. The POWR program stresses the importance of goodinterview skills and explains U.S. hiring procedures.Your DonationsAlleviate suffering and provide assistance topeople in need through the international Catholichumanitarian agency, Catholic Relief ServicesSupply outreach and pastoral care to refugees,migrants, and travelers through the USCCBSecretariat of Cultural Diversity in the ChurchProvide assistance to victims of natural disasters andother emergencies around the world through theHoly Father’s Relief FundAdvocate for poor and vulnerable people and forinternational justice and peace through the USCCB-Department of Justice, Peace and Human DevelopmentActively help victims of human trafficking andrefugees by providing resettlement services andpublic policy advocacy through the USCCBDepartment of Migration and Refugee ServicesProvide legal services to struggling immigrantsthrough the Catholic Legal Immigration Network,Inc. (CLINIC)Help Jesus in disguise. Give generously to the Catholic Relief Services Collection.The Catholic Relief Services Collection | Office of National Collections3211 Fourth Street NE | Washington, DC 20017-1194 | (202) 541-3346 | www.usccb.org/nationalcollectionsCopyright © 2012, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. All rights reserved. Photo: © Linda Panetta for CRS.704034-12

“Porque tuve hambre y ustedes me dieron de comer, tuve sed y ustedes me dieron de beber.Fui forastero y ustedes me recibieron en su casa.” (Mt 25:35)The Catholic Relief Services Collection le da prioridad alas familias, valora su rol fundamental en la sociedady hace lo posible por protegerlas. La Colecta otorgafondos a seis agencias católicas que trabajan paraproteger a las familias, prestando asistencia humanitaria básica ypreparación para la vida a las personas necesitadas, protegiendo alas familias pobres en todo el mundo, abogando por políticas quefortalecen a las familias en el extranjero y reasentando y acogiendoa los refugiados que se vieron forzados a dejar sus hogares.Sipho Ncube no fue tan afectada como sus vecinos cuando supueblo en Zimbabwe sufrió una escasez de alimentos. Cuatro añosantes, Sipho, viuda y madre de tres niños, había sido seleccionadapor Catholic Relief Services y la Organization for Rural Associationsfor Progress para recibir asistencia de un pequeño proyecto pilotode ganadería. La iniciativa ayuda a familias extremadamentepobres a salir de la pobreza, entregándoles cabras, cerdos y aves decorral para que empiecen a construir su patrimonio en el hogar.El personal del proyecto le enseñó a Sipho la manera de cuidar,albergar y criar a sus animales en forma apropiada lo que lepermitió vender las crías, alimentar a su familia y sobrevivir alas difi cultades.Los fondos de la Colecta también ayudaron a Parishes Organizedto Welcome Refugees (POWR). POWR es una iniciativa auspiciadapor el USCCB Department of Migrant and Refugee Servicesque trabaja estableciendo programas sostenibles a largo plazo paraayudar en el reasentamiento de refugiados en todo el país. En laDiócesis de San Agustín, en Florida, POWR ayuda a los refugiadosa encontrar trabajo. Muchos de ellos no tienen antecedentes detrabajo ni de crédito y, a menudo, no tienen las aptitudes laboralesnecesarias. El programa POWR enfatiza la importancia de contarcon habilidades para pasar una entrevista y explica los procedimientosde contratación en los Estados Unidos.Sus DonativosAlivia el sufrimiento y brinda asistencia a las personasnecesitadas por medio de la agencia internacionalhumanitaria católica, Catholic Relief ServicesProporciona cuidado pastoral y asistencia comunitariaa refugiados, migrantes y viajeros por medio delUSCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the ChurchProvee asistencia a las víctimas de desastres naturalesy de otras emergencias en el mundo por medio delHoly Father’s Relief FundAboga por las personas pobres y vulnerables y por lajusticia y paz internacional por medio del USCCBDepartment of Justice, Peace and Human DevelopmentAyuda en forma activa a las víctimas de la trata deseres humanos y a los refugiados brindándoles serviciosde reasentamiento y abogando por políticaspúblicas por medio del USCCB Department ofMigration and Refugee ServicesProporciona servicios legales a los inmigrantes queluchan por sobrevivir por medio del Catholic LegalImmigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)Ayuda Jesús con otro rostro. Dé generosamente al Catholic Relief Services Collection.The Catholic Relief Services Collection | Oficina de Colectas3211 Fourth Street NE | Washington, DC 20017-1194 | (202) 541-3346 | www.usccb.org/nationalcollectionsCopyright © 2012, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Todos los derechos reservados. Foto: © Linda Panetta for CRS. 704034-12

Diocesan Prayer for LifeEternal God, You have revealedYourself as the Father of all Life. Wepraise you for the Fatherly care whichyou extend to all creation, andespecially to us, made in Your imageand likeness.Father, extend your hand of protectionto those threatened by abortion andsave them from its destructive power.Give Your strength to all mothers andfathers, that they may never give in tothe fears that tempt them to abort theirchild.Bless our families and bless our land,that we may have the joy of welcomingand nurturing the life of which You arethe source and the Eternal Father.Amen.from “Priests for Life”Diocesan Prayer for LifeEternal God, You have revealedYourself as the Father of all Life. Wepraise you for the Fatherly care whichyou extend to all creation, andespecially to us, made in Your imageand likeness.Father, extend your hand of protectionto those threatened by abortion andsave them from its destructive power.Give Your strength to all mothers andfathers, that they may never give in tothe fears that tempt them to abort theirchild.Bless our families and bless our land,that we may have the joy of welcomingand nurturing the life of which You arethe source and the Eternal Father.Amen.from “Priests for Life”Office for Social ConcernsDiocese of Springfield in IllinoisOffice for Social ConcernsDiocese of Springfield in IllinoisDiocesan Prayer for LifeEternal God, You have revealedYourself as the Father of all Life. Wepraise you for the Fatherly care whichyou extend to all creation, andespecially to us, made in Your imageand likeness.Father, extend your hand of protectionto those threatened by abortion andsave them from its destructive power.Give Your strength to all mothers andfathers, that they may never give in tothe fears that tempt them to abort theirchild.Bless our families and bless our land,that we may have the joy of welcomingand nurturing the life of which You arethe source and the Eternal Father.Amen.from “Priests for Life”Diocesan Prayer for LifeEternal God, You have revealedYourself as the Father of all Life. Wepraise you for the Fatherly care whichyou extend to all creation, andespecially to us, made in Your imageand likeness.Father, extend your hand of protectionto those threatened by abortion andsave them from its destructive power.Give Your strength to all mothers andfathers, that they may never give in tothe fears that tempt them to abort theirchild.Bless our families and bless our land,that we may have the joy of welcomingand nurturing the life of which You arethe source and the Eternal Father.Amen.from “Priests for Life”Office for Social ConcernsDiocese of Springfield in IllinoisOffice for Social ConcernsDiocese of Springfield in Illinois

Word of LifeMarch 2012

Intercessions for Life March 2012March 4 thSecond Sunday of LentThat in carrying out the duties of their office,all public servants will vigorously defendthe religious freedoms guaranteed in our Constitution;We pray to the Lord:March 11 thThird Sunday of LentThat the heart of every expectant fathermay be turned toward his unborn child and his child’s mother,with offerings of love and support;We pray to the Lord:March 18 thFourth Sunday of LentThat those—whom some may treat as burdensdue to age, illness, or poverty—receive the love, respect, and material assistance they need;We pray to the Lord:March 25 th Fifth Sunday of LentThat out of love for their children, all Catholic parentswill learn and pass on the teachings of our faithon the sanctity of life, sexuality, and marriage;We pray to the Lord:

Word of Life Bulletin Briefs March 2012[It] is imperative that the entire Catholic community in the United States come to realize the gravethreats to the Church’s public moral witness presented by a radical secularism which findsincreasing expression in the political and cultural spheres. … Of particular concern are certainattempts being made to limit that most cherished of American freedoms, the freedom of religion.Many of you have pointed out that concerted efforts have been made to deny the right ofconscientious objection on the part of Catholic individuals and institutions with regard tocooperation in intrinsically evil practices. Others have spoken to me of a worrying tendency toreduce religious freedom to mere freedom of worship without guarantees of respect for freedom ofconscience.~Pope Benedict XVI, Address to the Bishops of the United States on their Ad Limina Visit, January 19, 2012This is the fundamental question that must be asked: who is man? Man is a being who bears withinhis heart a thirst for the infinite, a thirst for truth – a truth which is not partial but capable ofexplaining life’s meaning – since he was created in the image and likeness of God. The gratefulrecognition that life is an inestimable gift, then, leads to the discovery of one’s own profounddignity and the inviolability of every single person. Hence the first step in education is learning torecognize the Creator’s image in man, and consequently learning to have a profound respect forevery human being and helping others to live a life consonant with this supreme dignity.~Pope Benedict XVI, Message for the World Day of Peace, January 1, 2012As a result [of the Administration’s mandate], all but a few employers will be forced to purchasecoverage for contraception, abortion drugs, and sterilization services even when they seriouslyobject to them. All who share the cost of health plans that include such services will be forced topay for them as well. Surely it violates the freedom of religion to force religious ministries andcitizens to buy health coverage to which they object as a matter of conscience and religiousprinciple.~Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, President of the USCCB, “ObamaCare andReligious Freedom,” The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 25, 2012This is government by fiat that attacks the rights of everyone – not only Catholics; not only peopleof all religion. At no other time in memory or history has there been such a governmental intrusionon freedom not only with regard to religion, but even across-the-board with all citizens. It forces[nearly] every employer to subsidize an ideology or pay a penalty while searching for alternatives tohealth care coverage. It undermines the whole concept and hope for health care reform byinextricably linking it to the zealotry of pro-abortion bureaucrats.~Bishop David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh, Statement on HHS “contraceptive mandate,” posted athttp://www.diopitt.org/hhs-delays-rule-contraceptive-coverageU.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2012

Palabra de VidaMarzo de 2012

Intercesiones por la Vida Marzo de 20124 de marzo 2º Domingo de CuaresmaQue al llevar a cabo los deberes de su cargo,todos los funcionarios públicos defiendan vigorosamentelas libertades religiosas garantizadas en nuestra Constitución;Roguemos al Señor:11 de marzo 3º Domingo de CuaresmaQue el corazón de cada padre que va a tener un hijoabrace a su hijo por nacer y a la madre de su hijocon ofrendas de amor y apoyo;Roguemos al Señor:18 de marzo 4º Domingo de CuaresmaPara que aquellas personas, que algunos tratan como cargasdebido a la edad, la enfermedad o la pobreza,reciban el amor, el respeto y la ayuda material que necesitan;Roguemos al Señor:25 de marzo 5º Domingo de CuaresmaQue por el amor que tienen por sus hijos, todos los padres católicosaprendan y trasmitan las enseñanzas de nuestra fesobre la santidad de la vida, la sexualidad y el matrimonio;Roguemos al Señor:

Palabra de Vida Citas para el boletín Marzo de 2012Es fundamental que toda la comunidad católica de Estados Unidos llegue a comprender las gravesamenazas que plantea al testimonio moral público de la Iglesia el laicismo radical, que cada vezencuentra más expresiones en los ámbitos político y cultural. […] Son especialmente preocupantesciertos intentos de limitar la libertad más apreciada en Estados Unidos: la libertad de religión.Muchos de vosotros habéis puesto de relieve que se han llevado a cabo esfuerzos concertados paranegar el derecho de objeción de conciencia de los individuos y de las instituciones católicas en loque respecta a la cooperación en prácticas intrínsecamente malas. Otros me habéis hablado de unapreocupante tendencia a reducir la libertad de religión a una mera libertad de culto, sin garantías derespeto de la libertad de conciencia.~Papa Benedicto XVI, Discurso a los Obispos de Estados Unidos en visita Ad Limina, 19 de enero de 2012Ésta es la cuestión fundamental que hay que plantearse: ¿Quién es el hombre? El hombre es un serque alberga en su corazón una sed de infinito, una sed de verdad –no parcial, sino capaz de explicarel sentido de la vida– porque ha sido creado a imagen y semejanza de Dios. Así pues, reconocer congratitud la vida como un don inestimable lleva a descubrir la propia dignidad profunda y lainviolabilidad de toda persona. Por eso, la primera educación consiste en aprender a reconocer en elhombre la imagen del Creador y, por consiguiente, a tener un profundo respeto por cada ser humanoy ayudar a los otros a llevar una vida conforme a esta altísima dignidad.~Papa Benedicto XVI, Mensaje para la Jornada Mundial de la Paz, 1 de enero de 2012Como resultado [de la orden de la Administración], todos excepto algunos empleadores seránobligados a comprar cobertura para la anticoncepción, drogas abortivas y servicios de esterilizaciónincluso cuando tengan objeciones serias contra ellas. Todos los que comparten el costo de los planesde salud que incluyen tales servicios serán obligados a pagarlos también. Ciertamente es unaviolación a la libertad de religión de obligar a los ministerios religiosos y a los ciudadanos acomprar cobertura de salud la cual objetan como cuestión de conciencia y principio religioso.~Cardenal electo Timothy Dolan, Arzobispo de Nueva York, Presidente de la USCCB, “ObamaCare and ReligiousFreedom”, The Wall Street Journal, 25 de enero de 2012Este es el gobierno por decreto que ataca los derechos de todos, no solo de los católicos; no solo laspersonas de todas las religiones. En ningún otro momento en la memoria o historia hubo talintromisión por parte del gobierno en la libertad no solo con respecto de la religión, pero incluso entodas partes con todos los ciudadanos. Obliga [a casi] todos los empleadores a subsidiar unaideología o pagar una penalidad mientras buscan alternativas a la cobertura de atención de la salud.Socava todo el concepto y esperanza de la reforma a la atención de la salud al vincularla de manerainextricable al fanatismo de los burócratas pro aborto.~Obispo David A. Zubik, Obispo de Pittsburgh, Declaración sobre el “mandato de anticonceptivos” de HHS,publicado en http://www.diopitt.org/hhs-delays-rule-contraceptive-coverageU.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, 2012

Day of HealingAbortion HurtsForgiveness HealsOpen your heartto love andforgiveness.Saturday,March 24, 20129 am to 3 pmSpeakers:• post-abortive women and men• Dr. Sandra Vicari, Ph.D, LCPC, CSATChiara Center 4875 LaVerna Rd., Springfield, Il. 62707 (Directions on reverse)To register call toll free 1-877-722-4355 and leave first name and retreat date. Or,e-mail first name and retreat date to nmurray@dio.org. Registration fee: $15.00includes lunch and can be paid at door.Scholarships are available.All information shared on this day will be kept confidential.Sponsored by Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, Office for Social Concerns Post-Abortion Ministry.A ministry funded by the Annual Catholic Services Appeal

The Chiara Center is conveniently located near the Springfield, IL airport and Interstate 55. From I-55 North or South take Exit 100A (Clinton)staying to the right for approximately one mile, following the signs to Camp Butler. Make a left on LaVerna Rd just before the railroad tracksand continue driving one mile to the main gated entrance to the Franciscan Life Center where Chiara Center is located. Follow the signs forChiara Center parking.

Schedule10:00 am Meet at Stratton Cafeteria(Adjacent to Capitol)Briefing by Zach Wichmann, CCI10:30-12:30 pm Lobby - Need I.D.12:30 pm Salad & Pizza atPizza Machine,compliments of CCI1:30 pm Return homeParking is on the street.Look for 6 hour parking spots.Please pre-registerby March 20, 2012Contact: Nancy Murray at(217) 321-1167or nmurray@dio.orgPrayer for Life Advocacy DaysLIFE ADVOCACY DAYMARCH 28, 2012SPONSORED BYTHE CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF ILLINOISMARCH 28, 2012ILLINOIS STATE CAPITOL, SPRINGFIELDIf you are unable to attend the Life Advocacy Day onMarch 28, please pray for all who will be thereadvocating for life issues, especially The UltrasoundOpportunity Act. (see below).A Prayer for Life Advocacy Days is included at the left.PLEASE SUPPORTCATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF ILLINOIS’LEGISLATIVE AGENDAGracious and merciful God, we ask that you sendyour Spirit among us to guide us and direct us in order toinspire all of our political leaders to advance the culture of lifein their duty to uphold the common good for all the peoplethey serve. You sent your Son Jesus to teach us how to pray,how to serve you in obedience and how to be the people youare calling us to be. You inspire us each and every day toappreciate the gifts you bestow upon us and to use them toThe Ultrasound Opportunity Act whichrequires that a woman seeking anabortion after 7 weeks gestation beoffered the opportunity to receive andview an ultrasound of her baby by thephysician who is to perform the abortion,the referring physician, or anotherqualified person working in conjunctionwith either physician.change the hearts and minds of all people. The most preciousgift you have given to us is the gift of life and you callus to be good stewards of all your creation. Help us to cultivatea spirit of prayer and of reconciliation for the lack of duediligence in protecting the most vulnerable among us; thechildren who are forgotten, abandoned and thought of as aninconvenience to the welfare of societies. Inspire all those inpublic office to protect the dignity of the unborn and thosewho are living who are deemed unfit to receive ourcare. Help us to receive your wisdom so that we may knowhow best to serve you and your people. We ask this throughIn an effort to support the Catholic Conference of Illinois’ (CCI)legislative agenda, the Catholics for Life Department issupporting an advocacy and prayer campaign, entitledLife Advocacy Days, for the 2012 spring legislativesession. This campaign will be a session long effort focused ondaily prayer in support of three targeted advocacy days inSpringfield. The March 28th date will be a joint day with thedioceses of Belleville and Springfield. The focus of the advocacydays will be to seek further legal protections for mothers andtheir unborn children, primarily through the UltrasoundOpportunity Act.Crucial to the effort is the foundation of prayer!Christ our Lord. AMEN.

The National Black Catholic Congress, Inc.Congress XI – July 18 – 21, 2012Faith, Engaged!To be held at the:JW Marriot Hotel – Indianapolis, ID10 S West StreetIndianapolis, ID 46204Attendee Registration FormThe National Black Catholic Congress, Inc.Att: Congress XI Registration320 Cathedral StreetBaltimore, MD 21202Guest Room Reservation: 1-506-474-009 / 1-800-266-9432Congress Registration Information #: 1-202-379-4870 ext. 4871Fax #: 1-443-458-0683lpimeetings@att.biz

Faith, Engaged!How do we raise the consciousness of each generation within the Church to be actively engaged within it?How do we help one another to discover our distinctive vocation (i.e., married life or committed single life;consecrated religious life, diaconate, or priesthood) and remain faithful to it?Congress XI is a Time to Reflect on AccomplishmentsIn 1987, over 1500 Catholic Christians gathered at The Catholic University of America inWashington, D.C. to revive the National Black Catholic Congress Movement that began in 1889.Our founder, Daniel Rudd, was convinced that the Catholic Church had a powerful message toproclaim within the Black community, across the nation, and around the world.As they met in five congresses from 1889-1894, our ancestors in the Movement were not afraid tomeet the challenges that existed within the Church and society. However, they remained hopefulfor the potential of the transformative role of Catholic evangelization in the African-Americancommunity and beyond. They gave us the legacy of a faith that is engaged to follow the GreatCommandment of the Lord (cf. Matthew 22:37-40) and to fulfill the Great Commission from theLord (cf. Matthew 28:18-20).Twenty-five years later, thousands will gather in Indianapolis for the National Black CatholicCongress XI from July 18-21, 2012. God has done great things through us!Who Should AttendNBCC MembersNon-MembersMake plans now to join your fellow Catholic Christians to engage in this process of Sankofa. Letus remember where we have been so that we can continue to move confidently in the present andthe future. God is continuing to do great things through us! Empowered by the Holy Spirit andequipped to fulfill our distinctive vocations within the Church, we are strengthened to joyfullyfulfill our baptismal commitment to evangelize.Congress XI is a time to rejoice with confidence in our future. See you there!Registration Information & FeesThe will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION -- PRE-REGISTERED ATTENDEES ONLY will be processed onsiteand allowed into the Congress.Early Bird ADULT (ends March 1, 2012 @ 11:59 pm est.)ADULT GROUP (10 or more / ends March 1, 2012 @ 11:59 pm est.)INDIVIDUAL ADULT (beginning March 2, 2012 @ 12:00 am est.)Early Bird YOUTH (ends March 1, 2012 @ 11:59 pm est.)INDIVIDUAL YOUTH ( 18 years old and under)$200 per attendee$200 per attendee$225 per attendee$100 per attendee$125 per attendee

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March Stewardship CornerLent is a time to reflect on our relationship with God. We are called to focus onprayer, fasting, and almsgiving in our Lenten stewardship.“Your light must shine before all so that they may see goodness in your acts.”(Matthew 5:16)Giving of our time, talent and treasure mainly involves a change of attitude aboutgiving. It’s important to think in terms of giving in gratitude to God, of consideringhow blessed we are, of using our gifts and talents for the good of others.In the area of time and talent, many individuals commit a certain number of hourseach week to prayer and charitable activities.In the area of treasure, some Christians choose the biblical norm of giving 10 percentof their treasure. Some, because of circumstances, give more than that. Others mightstart at two, three or four percent, and work upward..

Three Scrutiniesand Purification and Enlightenment_______________________________________________________________Parish life is easier when Lent and the Lectionary for Mass Year A textscoincide. The necessary readings required for the celebration of the three Scrutinyrites are already read aloud at every Sunday Mass. But when the Church uses theYear B and Year C Lectionary texts, many questions and concerns arise concerningreadings, preaching, and the unity of Lent.The Three Scrutiny RitesNeeded ritual books. No minister is surprised that the following books areneeded for doing these celebrations in suitable and worthy fashion:For the readings – Lectionary for Mass, second edition [LM];For the prayers – both the Roman Missal, Third Edition [RM3] and the Rite ofChristian Initiation of Adults [RCIA];For the songs – the suggestions found in the above ritual books and the musicin the parish songbooks and repertory.What are the scrutinies? The scrutinies are a series of liturgical rites that arepart of the 40 Days retreat for the spiritual benefit of the elect, those who willcelebrate the three Sacraments of Christian Initiation during the Easter Vigil.RCIA, no. 141. “…The scrutinies are meant to uncover, then heal all that isweak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of the elect; to bring out, then strengthen allthat is upright, strong, and good….to give them strength in Christ…and deepen theirresolve to hold fast to Christ and to carry out their decision to love God above all.”The Mass and Its Parts – Navigating the Roman MissalThe pastoral effectiveness of a celebration will be greatly increased if the texts of thereadings, the prayers, and the liturgical chants correspond as aptly as possible to theneeds, the preparation, and the culture of the participants. GIRM, no. 352. Diocese of Springfield in Illinois Office for Worship and the Catechumenate PO Box 3187 Springfield IL 62708 (217) 698-8500 www.dio.org 10 February 2012 Eliot Kapitan Three Scrutinies and Purification and Enlightenment – page 1 of 4.

Remote preparation for the scrutinies is achieved through celebration of theminor exorcisms during the Period of the Catechumenate (see RCIA, nos. 79, 89, and90-94). In Christian Initiation, exorcisms – both minor and major, that is, thescrutinies – are always pre-baptismal. They are never celebrated with the baptized assubjects of the rite. The baptized Catholic candidates for completing the sacramentsof Initiation and the baptized candidates for reception into the full communion of theCatholic Church derive benefit in the same way the faithful do – by joining in theprayer for the elect.What and where are the proper texts for the three scrutinies? Someliturgies are so important that the given texts must be used without any change for“pastoral reasons”. The three scrutinies fit this category. Start with the Ritual Masssection in the ritual books, “For the Conferral of Christian Initiation”.Readings: The Lectionary for Mass, nos. 745-747 provides no texts in place.The rubrics refer the minister to the readings and chants as given for the Third,Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent, Year A – LM, nos. 28A, 31A, and 34A. There isone option given for the Second Scrutiny; Exodus 13:212-22 may replace the FirstReading. It is not, however, found in the Lectionary.Mass Prayers: The Roman Missal, Third Edition provides the texts in twoplaces. In the Ritual Masses section are found the proper presidential prayers(Collect, Prayer over the Offerings, and Prayer after Communion); proper inserts forEucharistic Prayers I, II, and III; as well as the two antiphons. In the Proper of Timesection for Lent are found the proper Prefaces for the Samaritan Woman (FirstScrutiny on the Third Sunday of Lent), the Man Born Blind (second on the FourthSunday), and Lazarus (third on the Fifth Sunday). Note: these Prefaces are alwaysused when the Year A readings are used whether the scrutiny is celebrated or not.They are not used in Years B and C.Ritual Prayers: Both the pastoral notes and the ritual texts for all threescrutinies are found in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.Music: The ritual text gives the places and recommendations for necessarysinging during the celebrations. See also Sing to the Lord, no. 205.How many are celebrated? Three are always celebrated. Even with children ofcatechetical age. Only the Bishop may dispense from one for a serious obstacle ortwo in extraordinary circumstances. Pastoral reasons alone are not sufficient.When are they celebrated? Sundays Masses on the Third, Fourth, and FifthSundays of Lent are the proper days. “When, for pastoral reasons these ritualMasses cannot be celebrated on their proper Sundays, they are celebrated on otherSundays of Lent or even convenient days during the week” [RCIA, no. 146].They may be celebrated outside Lent. This, however, requires permission ofthe Bishop in each instance.Three Scrutinies and Purification and Enlightenment – page 2 of 4.

Readings and Preaching in Years B and CEveryone involved in liturgical ministry knows of the time and energy devotedto good celebration. Preaching is hard work and requires intensive preparation. Theadditional rites in Lent – scrutinies and presentations with the elect, possiblepenitential rites with called candidates, celebrations of Penance, Stations of the Crossand other devotional prayers – fill Lent with many extra duties and preparations.What about preaching in Lectionary Years B and C? Most of the priestsin this diocese oversee more than one parish or church. They also celebrate morethan one Mass on a Sunday. The work-load dilemma is this: preparing andpreaching on the Year A readings for the Third Scrutiny on the Fifth Sunday of Lent,for example, and preparing another homily for the others Masses in Year B or C.Whenever a scrutiny is celebrated, the proper given Year A readings mustalways be used. The Church does not permit adapting a scrutiny to suit otherreadings or prayers. The scrutiny texts are intimately tied to the Gospels.But the Church does permit the Year A readings of the Third, Fourth, and FifthSundays of Lent to replace the ones given for Years B and C – even if a scrutiny is notcelebrated. See the rubrics in the Lectionary for Mass, nos. 29B, 30C, 32.B, 33C,35B, and 36C.Is it a concern that some may never hear Years B and C readings?This may happen. It is not a great concern, however. The Year A readings are soancient and so packed with meaning that it is doubtful their value will be exhaustedin our lifetime. There are other days in the liturgical year where the same readingsare proclaimed annually with no variation. Hearing the stories of the woman, theblind man, and the dead Lazarus year after year can serve the Church well.The Year B and Year C texts may be used in other prayers held in Lent. Acommunal Penance celebration is one example.The Basic Premise for the ScrutiniesSin and evil are real. They are part of our lives. Their power is strong.Salvation is also real. Christ’s power to save, protect, and strengthen us isstronger.Sin is only recognized in the light of grace. God’s grace is always first.The three scrutinies ritually celebrate the central mystery of life, death, andresurrection in the lives of the elect. It is the paschal mystery. The faithful see thepower of God acting in them by participating in the rites, see the power of God atwork, and decide once again to turn from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.Three Scrutinies and Purification and Enlightenment – page 3 of 4.

Some Questions and AnswersQ. May any of the scrutinies be celebrated using the Lectionary for Mass Year B orYear C readings?A. No. Never.Q. May the Year A readings for the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Sundays of Lent be usedin any year?A. Yes. Even if the scrutinies are not celebrated, these reading may be used.Q. Can a parish or a pastor determine that celebrating all three scrutinies in a givenyear are too many, too much?A. No. Only the Bishop may dispense one of even two. But never for merely pastoralreasons.Q. What about unbaptized children of catechetical age? RCIA, Part II, Chapter I,“Christian Initiation of Children Who Have Reached Catechetical Age” providesonly one text. Is one enough for such children?A. No. This is an adapted rite suited to their age. Children may always celebrate therites with the older elect. But note the plural and not the singular usagethroughout these pastoral notes: “Penitential Rites (Scrutinies)”. Three arestill celebrated. Because these rites, if used at all, are not Sunday rites bydesign, there is a broader list of readings that may be used.Q. There is no “combined rite” in RCIA Appendix I for a single celebration with theelect and baptized candidates. Is that a mistake?A. No. Scrutinies, which includes an exorcism, are pre-baptismal rites. RCIA, no.463 reads in part: “Because the prayer of exorcism in the three scrutinies forcatechumens who have received the Church’s election properly belongs to theelect and uses numerous images referring to their approaching baptism, thosescrutinies of the elect and this penitential rite for those preparing forconfirmation and eucharist have been kept separate and distinct. Thus, nocombined rite has been included in Appendix I.”Three Scrutinies and Purification and Enlightenment – page 4 of 4.

Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions [FDLC], Region 7Participating Dioceses – in Illinois: Belleville, Chicago, Joliet-in-Illinois, Springfield in Illinois– in Indiana: Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, Indianapolis, Lafayette-in-Indiana© 2011, FDLC Region 7 Member Dioceses.NAVIGATING THE ROMAN MISSAL, THIRD EDITION:MUSICAL ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONSFOR HOLY WEEK AND TRIDUUMPalm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord –Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into JerusalemChant option for opening song (Hosanna to the Son of David) in English andLatinChanted invitation and optional response before processionNew translation of antiphons with verses for Psalm 24 provided“Hymn to Christ the King” – words only (a version of “All Glory, Laud andHonor”); Music and recordings of most of the missal chants are available athttp://npm.org/Chants/index.html. This hymn is found under Appendix I: OtherChants, “Gloria laus honor.”Thursday of the Lord’s Supper –At the Evening Mass After the Gloria and ringing of the bells, “the organ and other musicalinstruments may be used only so as to support the singing” until the Gloria of theEaster Vigil. During Washing of the Feet, there is an additional suggested antiphon (#2) Presentation of Gifts – A revised translation of Ubi Caritas is provided. Music andrecording available at http://npm.org/Chants/others.html. During the Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament, the first four stanzas of PangeLingua are sung or another Eucharistic chant. During the incensing of the Blessed Sacrament, Tantum Ergo, or anotherEucharistic chant is sung._________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Musical Additions and Alterations – page 1 of 4

Friday of the Passion of the Lord –The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord Solemn Intercessions –o In the absence of a Deacon, a lay minister (e.g., cantor) may stand at theambo and sing or say the invitation.o The congregation remains standing or kneeling during the intercessions,or they may kneel and stand at the invitation of the Deacon or layminister. The possible addition of an “appropriate acclamation” in theU.S. is no longer mentioned.o Musical notation is still provided. The invitation uses the preface tone, butthe prayers themselves use the solemn rather than the simple tone thatappeared in the former Sacramentary. Showing of the Holy Cross –o In singing the chant, the Priest is assisted by the Deacon or, “if need be,”by the choir. (The former Sacramentary allowed for the assistance of thechoir “if convenient.”)o The chant and its response are considerably different from the formerSacramentary. There are three versions: simple English, more ornateEnglish, and the original Latin.o Even though the chant is to be sung three times, no mention is made ofraising the pitch each time as was indicated by the notation in the formerSacramentary. Adoration of the Holy Cross –o No musical notation is provided for the Reproaches, but the Greekphrases (“Hagios o Theos”) are restored.o The text for the hymn, Crux fidelis (“Faithful Cross”) is provided withalternation indicated between “Cantors” and “All.”Music and recording available at http://npm.org/Chants/others.htmlo Additional note not in former Sacramentary: “In accordance with localcircumstances or popular traditions and if it is pastorally appropriate theStabat Mater may be sung, as found in the Graduale Romanum, or anothersuitable chant in memory of the compassion of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”During the distribution of Communion, Psalm 22 (21) or another appropriatesong may be sung._________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Musical Additions and Alterations – page 2 of 4

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord –The Easter Vigil in the Holy NightSimple chant provided for the Priest for the lighting of the paschal candleProcessional chanto “The Light of Christ” instead of “Christ our Light”o Latin alternative also given: “Lumen Christi…Deo gratias”o Even though the proclamation is sung three times, no mention is made ofraising the pitch each time as was indicated by the notation in the formerSacramentary.o If there is no Deacon, “another suitable minister” carries the paschalcandle, and the Priest follows with the ministers and the people. Thisseems to imply that the “suitable minister” (e.g., cantor) who is carryingthe candle would also sing the three proclamations. This differs from theformer Sacramentary which called for the priest to carry the candle andsing the proclamations in the absence of a Deacon.The Easter Proclamation (Exsultet) – Who sings it? The former Sacramentarylisted Deacon, Priest if there is no Deacon, or “if necessary…one who is not adeacon.” The missal now lists:o Deacono Priesto another concelebrating Priesto a lay cantor (“because of necessity”)As before, certain portions of the Exsultet are omitted if sung by a lay person, anda separate shorter form is provided with musical notation. It remains unclearwhether the phrase “because of necessity” refers primarily to:o the importance of having an ordained person sing this rather lengthy anddemanding proclamation regardless of the quality of the chanting, oro the importance of having the most vocally and musically qualifiedminister, lay or ordained, effectively proclaim this important chant.The Liturgy of the Wordo “All [nine readings] should be read whenever this can be done, so that thecharacter of the Vigil, which demands an extended period of time, may bepreserved.” The rationale for reducing the number of readings is nowdescribed as “where more serious pastoral circumstances demand it”rather than simply “for pastoral reasons.”_________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Musical Additions and Alterations – page 3 of 4

o Even though no. 23 still mentions the option of a period of sacred silencein place of the Responsorial Psalms, no. 21 specifically states that “at leastthree readings should be read from the Old Testament…and their respectiveResponsorial Psalms should be sung,” and that the Exodus reading “with itscanticle” should never be omitted.o “…The priest intones the Gloria.” (This direction was also in the formerSacramentary.) The Latin text is provided for the first line with notationfrom Gregorian Mass I.o “After the Epistle…the Priest solemnly intones the Alleluia three times,raising his voice by a step each time, with all repeating it. If necessary, thepsalmist intones the Alleluia.” (The traditional melismatic chant setting isprovided.) “Then the psalmist or cantor proclaims Psalm 118 with thepeople responding Alleluia.” The former Sacramentary had similardirections, but the chant notation was not provided, and there was nomention of the alleluia being sung three times, each starting on a higherpitch.Baptismal Liturgyo Invitation to prayer – Musical notation provided for the Priesto Litany of the Saints – revised responses; ICEL version standardo Blessing of Water Acclamation (“Springs of Water”) ICEL versionstandard – no mention of “any other appropriate acclamation” as in theformer Sacramentaryo Sprinkling with Blessed Water – The Latin chant, Vidi Aquam, is providedalong with a simpler chant in English, and with the option to sing“another chant that is baptismal in character.”The Liturgy of the Eucharisto During the Communion procession, “Psalm 118 may appropriately besung.”o Solemn Dismissal – Two versions are given, with a note that “this practiceis observed throughout the Octave of Easter.”_________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Musical Additions and Alterations – page 4 of 4

Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions [FDLC], Region 7Participating Dioceses – in Illinois: Belleville, Chicago, Joliet-in-Illinois, Springfield in Illinois– in Indiana: Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, Indianapolis, Lafayette-in-Indiana© 2011, FDLC Region 7 Member Dioceses.NAVIGATING THE ROMAN MISSAL:HOLY WEEKGLOSSARYWhat was:Proper of SeasonsPassion Sunday (Palm Sunday)Holy Thursday – Chrism MassRenewal of Commitment to PriestlyService (in the Chrism Mass)Is now:Proper of TimePalm Sunday of the Passion of the LordThursday of Holy Week [Holy Thursday]The Chrism MassRenewal of Priestly PromisesWHAT IS NEWFor Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord no. 5: The rubric now more clearly instructs that the Priest and people signthemselves, at the beginning of the Procession, while the Priest says: “In thename of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” no. 7: For the proclamation of the Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem, the actual textsof the Gospel are in the Propers of the Missal for this day. no. 8: A second option is now given for the invitation to the procession: ThePriest or Deacon or lay minister sings: “Let us go in peace”; all respond, singing:“In the name of Christ. Amen.” no. 9: The texts for the psalms that may be sung during the procession areincluded in the Propers. no. 11: The rubric gives expanded guidance for when the priest reaches the altar. no. 22: The addition that after the homily, a period of silence may be observed. no. 27: The Propers conclude with a Prayer over the People. The Solemn Blessingfor the Passion of the Lord can be found in the Order of Mass, following theConcluding Rites (Blessings at the End of Mass and Prayers over the People,no. 5).For Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week An optional Prayer over the People is provided for each day._________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Holy Week – page 1 of 2

For the Chrism Mass no. 10: Where the Sacramentary noted that after the Renewal of Priestly Promisesthe Creed and general intercessions are omitted, the Roman Missal, Third Editionnotes that now only the Creed is omitted. no. 14: A Prayer over the People is not provided in the Propers, but is now foundin the Order of Mass, following the Concluding Rites. no. 15: A rubric has been added noting that “the reception of the Holy Oils maytake place at individual parishes either before the celebration of the EveningMass of the Lord’s Supper or at another time that seems more appropriate.” Atext for this can be found in the 2004 Sacramentary Supplement published byCatholic Book Publishing Co. or at http://old.usccb.org/liturgy/holyoils.shtm.WHERE TO FINDTitle or Item:Preface for Palm Sunday of the Lord’sPassionPreface for use at the Chrism Mass (ThePriesthood of Christ and the Ministryof Priests)Solemn Prayers or Prayers over the PeoplePlace in Roman Missal:With the proper prayers for Palm Sundayof the Lord’s PassionWith the proper prayers for the ChrismMassIn the Order of Mass, following theConcluding Rites (NB: With theexception of the weekdays, see above.)OTHER ISSUES1. For the Chrism Mass, 2012: As texts continue to be developed by the Vatican for theBlessing of the Oils of the Sick and of the Catechumens, and for the Consecration ofthe Sacred Chrism, the texts from the Sacramentary (1985) are to be used.2. See Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the General Roman Calendar [UNLYC](formerly General Norms for the Liturgical Year and the Calendar): no. 31 on Holy Week being ordered to the commemoration of Christ’s Passion,beginning with his Messianic entrance into Jerusalem.3. See Lectionary for Mass, the Introduction, Chapter V for a brief description of theOrder of Readings for this liturgical time: no. 97 on the Gospel readings of Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. no. 98 on the readings for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week andon those for the Chrism Mass._________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Holy Week – page 2 of 2

Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions [FDLC], Region 7Participating Dioceses – in Illinois: Belleville, Chicago, Joliet-in-Illinois, Springfield in Illinois– in Indiana: Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, Indianapolis, Lafayette-in-Indiana© 2011, FDLC Region 7 Member Dioceses.NAVIGATING THE ROMAN MISSAL:THURSDAY OF THE LORD’S SUPPERAT THE EVENING MASSGLOSSARYWhat was:Easter TriduumEvening Mass of the Lord’s SupperTransfer of the Holy EucharistIs now:The Sacred Paschal TriduumThursday of the Lord’s Supper At the Evening MassThe Transfer of the Most BlessedSacramentWHAT IS NEWThe Sacred Paschal Triduum no 1: This rubric states the Paschal Fast should be kept sacred. It is to becelebrated everywhere on the Friday of the Lord’s Passion and, whereappropriate, prolonged also through Holy Saturday. no. 2: For a fitting celebration of the Sacred Triduum, a sufficient number of layministers is required, who must be carefully instructed as to what they are to do.The singing of the people, the ministers, and the Priest Celebrant has aspecial importance in the celebrations of these days, for when texts are sung, theyhave their proper impact.Pastors should explain to the Christian faithful, as best they can, themeaning and order of the celebrations and to prepare them for active and fruitfulparticipation. no. 3: The celebrations of the Sacred Triduum are to be carried out only in thosechurches in which they can be performed with dignity, that is, with a goodattendance of the faithful, an appropriate number of ministers, and the means tosing at least some of the parts.It is desirable that small communities, associations, and special groups ofvarious kinds join together in these churches to carry out the sacred celebrationsin a more noble manner._________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Thursday of the Lord’s Supper – page 1 of 4

Thursday of the Lord’s Supper —At the Evening Mass no. 3: The rubrics, by way of exception, allow for the local Ordinary to permitanother Mass in churches and oratories to be celebrated in the evening, and, inthe case of genuine necessity, even in the morning. Such Masses are provided forthose who are in no way able to participate in the evening Mass and not for theadvantage of individuals or (newly added) special small groups. no. 5: The altar may be decorated with flowers with a moderation that reflectsthe character of the day. no. 7: The church bells are rung during the singing of the Gloria and then remainsilent unless the "Diocesan Bishop has decided otherwise.” The decision aboutthis matter no longer involves the conference of bishops. A further musicalspecification is provided: "the organ and other musical instruments may be usedonly so as to support the singing.” no. 12: There is an additional antiphon included for the Washing of Feet:Antiphon 2, Cf. John 13:12, 13, 15. no. 13: The rubric following the washing of the feet is more descriptive than theprevious one: "After the Washing of the Feet, the Priest washes and dries hishands, puts the chasuble back on, and returns to the chair, and from there hedirects the Universal Prayer.” no. 33: In a new rubric it is noted that "at an appropriate moment duringCommunion, the Priest entrusts the Eucharist from the table of the altar to theDeacons or acolytes or other extraordinary ministers, so that afterwards it maybe brought to the sick who are to receive Holy Communion at home.” This mayrequire that parishes do some preliminary planning for this to successfullyhappen. no. 35: It is explicitly stated that the Prayer after Communion is said by thepriest "standing at the chair." no. 38: The order of procession is more carefully described for the transfer of theBlessed Sacrament to the place of reposition. Newly added is the description: "Alay minister with a cross standing between two other ministers with lightedcandles leads off. Others carrying lighted candles follow. Before the Priestcarrying the Blessed Sacrament comes the thurifer with a smoking thurible." no. 39: The directions for what the priest should do once he reaches the place ofreposition have been supplemented. ". . . the Priest, with the help of the Deacon ifnecessary, places the ciborium in the tabernacle, the door of which remainsopen." He then incenses the Blessed Sacrament while Tantum Ergo Sacramentumor another Eucharistic song is sung. Then the "Deacon or the Priest himselfplaces the Sacrament in the tabernacle and closes the door." no. 41: The previous Sacramentary seemed to indicate that the stripping of the_________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Thursday of the Lord’s Supper – page 2 of 4

altar followed immediately whereas the Roman Missal, Third Edition notes that "atan appropriate time" the altar is stripped.no. 43: The faithful are "invited" to spend time in adoration. It was formerlyindicated that the faithful "should be encouraged."no. 44: A new rubric is found at the end of Holy Thursday. "If the celebration ofthe Passion of the Lord on the following Friday does not take place in the samechurch, the Mass is concluded in the usual way and the Blessed Sacrament isplaced in the tabernacle." There is no procession or period of adoration. Massconcludes with the greeting, blessing and dismissal.WHERE TO FINDTitle or Item:Preface: The Sacrifice and the Sacrament ofChristPreface: The Sacrifice and the Sacrament ofChrist without musicEucharistic Prayer I (Roman Canon) withproper formulas for the Communicantes(In communion with those), Hanc igitur(Therefore, Lord, we pray), and QuiPridie (On the day before he was tosuffer).Place in Roman Missal:With the proper prayers for the Mass ofthe Lord’s SupperWith the Prefaces – Preface I of the MostHoly Eucharist, Order of Mass, no. 60With the proper prayers for the Mass ofthe Lord’s SupperNOTE: For ease, when Eucharistic Prayer Iis used, the entire prayer with all ofthe inserts is included in place withthe propers for this day.OTHER ISSUES1. Thursday of Holy Week [Holy Thursday] The Chrism Mass, Reception of theHoly Oils: no. 15: “The reception of the Holy Oils may take place in individualparishes either before the celebration of the Evening Mass of the Lord’sSupper or at another time that seems more appropriate. “ A text for thiscan be found in the 2004 Sacramentary Supplement published by CatholicBook Publishing or at http://old.usccb.org/liturgy/holyoils.shtml.2. Mass of the Lord’s Supper: no. 14: Though not new, (only) “gifts for the poor may be presented withthe bread and wine.”3. See Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the Calendar: no. 18: On the Paschal Mystery; on the Paschal Triduum shining forth asthe high to the week, the Solemnity of Easter has in the liturgical year_________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Thursday of the Lord’s Supper – page 3 of 4

no. 19: On the beginning, center and close of the Paschal Triduum of thePassion and Resurrection4. See Lectionary for Mass, the Introduction, Chapter V for a brief description of thereadings for the Thursday of the Lord’s Supper at the Evening Mass: no. 99: On the remembrance of the meal preceding the Exodus; and Paul’saccount of the institution of the Christian Passover in the Eucharist._________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Thursday of the Lord’s Supper – page 4 of 4

Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions [FDLC], Region 7Participating Dioceses – in Illinois: Belleville, Chicago, Joliet-in-Illinois, Springfield in Illinois– in Indiana: Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, Indianapolis, Lafayette-in-IndianaNAVIGATING THE ROMAN MISSAL:FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD© 2011, FDLC Region 7 Member Dioceses.GLOSSARYWhat was:Easter TriduumGood Friday Celebration of the Lord’s PassionGeneral Intercessions I. For the Church III. For the clergy and laity of theChurch IV. For those preparing for baptism X. For those in special needVeneration of the CrossIs now:The Sacred Paschal TriduumFriday of the Passion of the Lord[Good Friday]The Solemn Intercessions I. For Holy Church III. For all orders and degrees of thefaithful IV. For catechumens X. For those in tribulationThe Adoration of the Holy CrossWHAT IS NEWno. 1: On this and the following day…the Church does not celebrate theSacraments at all, except for Penance and the Anointing of the Sickno. 2: Holy Communion is distributed to the faithful only within the celebrationof the Lord’s Passion; but it may be brought at any hour of the day to the sickwho cannot participate in this celebration.THE CELEBRATION OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD no. 4: The rubric makes it quite clear that “This liturgy by its very nature maynot, however, be celebrated in the absence of a Priest.” no. 6: The rubric makes it clear that the invitation, “Let us pray” is omitted.First Part: The Liturgy of the Word no. 10: The rubrics indicate that at the end of the homily, “the faithful may beinvited to spend a short time in prayer.”The Solemn Intercessions no. 11: The previous rubrics spoke of the Deacon as giving the introductions tothe General Intercessions. The Roman Missal, Third Edition indicates that a layminister now gives the introduction to the Solemn Intercessions in the absence ofa Deacon (i.e., that the priest does not give the introduction)._________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Friday of the Passion of the Lord – page 1 of 2

Second Part: The Adoration of the Holy Cross no. 15: In the first form of the showing, the Deacon accompanied by ministers, oranother suitable minister goes to the sacristy and carries a cross covered with aviolet veil through the church to the middle of the sanctuary. The priest standingbefore the altar (not “at the altar” as previously indicated) and facing the peopleaccepts the cross, uncovers the upper part of the cross, the right arm and then theentire cross. Each time he sings “Behold the wood of the Cross….” no. 16: The response of the assembly to the invitation “Behold the wood of theCross, on which hung the salvation of the world.” is now “Come, let us adore.” no. 16: In the second form of the showing, the cross is brought forward to thesanctuary from the door of the church, it is done so unveiled as in the past. no. 18: For the Adoration of the Cross, the rubrics of the Roman Missal, ThirdEdition are much more directive: first the Priest Celebrant alone approaches, withthe chasuble and his shoes removed, if appropriate, and then the clergy, layministers and faithful approach and show reverence by an appropriate gesture. no. 20: The Missal gives specific direction as to the music used during theadoration. The antiphon “We adore your Cross”, the reproaches, the hymnFaithful Cross or other suitable songs are sung. Totally new is: “In accordancewith local circumstances or popular traditions and if it is pastorally appropriate,the Sabat Mater may be sung, as found in the Graduale Romanum, or anothersuitable chant in memory of the compassion of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”Third Part: Holy Communion no. 22: The Deacon or Priest himself is to put on a humeral veil to bring theBlessed Sacrament to the altar. There is no procession, but rather he is to bringthe Blessed Sacrament to the altar by the shortest route. no. 27: The priest consumes the Body of Christ after quietly saying, “May theBody of Christ keep me safe for eternal life.” no. 28: Mention is made that Psalm 22 (21) or another appropriate chant may besung during the distribution of Holy Communion. no. 31: For the Dismissal the Deacon or, if there is no Deacon, the Priest himself,may say the invitation, “Bow down,” for the blessing. no. 32: The previous rubric mentioned only that all depart in silence. The newrubric notes “after genuflecting toward the Cross,” all depart in silence. no. 33: After the celebration, the altar is stripped, but the Cross remains at thealtar with two or four candlesticks.WHERE TO FINDTitle or Item:Friday of the Passion of the LordPlace in Roman Missal:Everything is in the Proper section_________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Friday of the Passion of the Lord – page 2 of 2

Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions [FDLC], Region 7Participating Dioceses – in Illinois: Belleville, Chicago, Joliet-in-Illinois, Springfield in Illinois– in Indiana: Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, Indianapolis, Lafayette-in-Indiana© 2011, FDLC Region 7 Member Dioceses.NAVIGATING THE ROMAN MISSAL, THIRD EDITION:HOLY SATURDAYSee the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults [RCIA], nos. 185-205 for the Preparation Riteson Holy Saturday which are unchanged.Order for the Blessing of Food for the First Meal of Easter; Book of Blessing, Chapter 54,nos. 1701 ff. – before of after the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday or on Easter morningAND THE EASTER VIGILGLOSSARYWhat was:Easter SeasonEaster Sunday During the Night – TheEaster VigilPART ONE: SOLEMN BEGINNING OF THEVIGIL: THE SERVICE OF LIGHTRubric no. 7, A large fire is prepared…Easter candleno. 14, Christ our light.no. 23, lecternPART THREE: LITURGY OF BAPTISMno.41, the Litany: Lord, save your people Lord, hear our prayer Lord Jesus, hear our prayerIs now:Easter TimeEaster Sunday of the Resurrection of theLord – The Easter Vigil in the HolyNightFIRST PART: THE SOLEMN BEGINNING OF THEVIGIL OR LUCENARUIMRubric no. 8, A blazing fire is prepared…paschal candleno. 15, The Light of Christ.no. 23, amboTHIRD PART: BAPTISMAL LITURGYno. 43, The Litany Lord, deliver us, we pray. Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer. Christ, graciously hear us.WHAT IS NEWPreparation notes: no. 3, more forcefully proscribes the time: “that it begins after nightfall” no. 5, The Easter Vigil takes the place of the Office of Readings_________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Holy Saturday and Easter Vigil – page 1 of 4

FIRST PART: THE SOLEMN BEGINNING OF THE VIGIL OR LUCENARUIM no. 8, the cross and candles are not carried in procession with the paschal candle no. 9, clarifies the Sacramentary’s “greets the congregation in the usual manner”by specifying this to include the Sign of the Cross and the Greeting no. 10, the prayer blessing the fire is done with hands extended no. 11, preparing the candle prior to lighting it is no longer optionalProcession: no. 15, the order of the procession is now given nos. 15-17, singing “The Light of Christ” occur in new order: at the door of thechurch – priest lights his candle, in the middle of the church – all light theircandles, and before the altar; all lights are lit…except for the altar candlesThe Easter Proclamation (Exsultet): no. 19, book and candle are incensed adapting the text with acclamations by the Conference of Bishops is omitted in addition to the Roman Missal, Third Edition, the text is also available1. International Committee on English in the Liturgy [ICEL] athttp://www.icelweb.org/musicfolder/openpdf.php?file=ExsultetLong.pdf2. National Pastoral Musicians [NPM] website posts both the text and an MP3 recording athttp://www.npm.org/Chants/proper.html3. Liturgy Training Publications [LTP] at http://www.ltp.org/p-2388-proclamations-forchristmas-epiphany-and-easter.aspx4. Liturgical Press [LitPress] at http://www.litpress.org/Detail.aspx?ISBN=9780814633649SECOND PART: THE LITURGY OF THE WORDno. 20, all nine readings “should be read whenever this can be done, so that thecharacter of the Vigil, which demands an extended period of time, may bepreserved”no. 21, at least three readings from the Old Testament, with the respective psalm,are read, no longer permitting only two for serious reasonsno. 36, the homily, even if brief, is not to be omittedTHIRD PART: BAPTISMAL LITURGYthe Missal retains after the Litany, as the Sacramentary did, a prayer if there arecandidates to be baptized that is omitted in RCIA, no. 221no. 44, the Priest blesses the baptismal water with hands extended; the newEnglish translation of the Blessing of Baptismal Water varies from the one inRCIA, no. 222A (which is the same as the text in the Sacramentary, no. 42)1. HOWEVER, the letter from the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship of30 November 2011 by Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, chairman, at no.2 “suggest that the following adaptations can be made to other liturgicalrites in light of the Roman Missal (but these do not constitute obligations):” the Blessing of Water at Baptism and the renewal of Baptismal Promises at Baptism_________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Holy Saturday and Easter Vigil – page 2 of 4

concerning no. 48 and anointing with the Oil of Catechumens is amended byRCIA, no. 33.7 (USA); this oil is used only in the Period of the Catechumenateand the Period of Purification and Enlightenment and neither in the Rites forHoly Saturday nor during the Sacraments of Initiation at the Vigil or other timesno. 55, the Missal retains after the Renewal of Baptismal Promises, as theSacramentary did, a prayer to conclude the renewal, omitted at RCIA, no. 239FOURTH PART: THE LITURGY OF THE EUCHARISTno. 64 adds what is in RCIA, no. 243 that the Priest may briefly address thenewly baptized about first Communionno. 65, on Holy Communion under both kinds for everyoneno. 68, permits the final blessing formula from RCIA (there are currently none)and from the Rite of Baptism for Children, no. 70, according to the circumstancesno. 70 adds known norm: the paschal candle is lit…in celebrations of this periodWHERE TO FINDTitle or Item:Place in Roman Missal:Place for Baptism: RCIA, no. 218 equal to RM3, no. 37Specific notes on the Presentation of the RCIA, no. 219 provides expanded notes atCandidates for Baptism A, When Baptism Is CelebratedImmediately at the Baptismal Font forRM3, no. 38 B, When Baptism Is Celebrated after aProcession to the Font for RM3, no. 39 C, When Baptism Is Celebrated in theSanctuary for RM3, no. 40The Blessing of Baptismal Water Use either RCIA, no. 222A or RM3, no. 44From the Profession of Faith – withBaptism, Confirmation, and Renewal ofBaptismal Promises – to the conclusionRCIA, no. 223 ff – but see above regardingthe Blessing of Water and renewal ofBaptismal Promisesof the Third PartWhen the Sacraments of Initiation arecombined with Reception into the FullCommunion of the Catholic ChurchInsertion of the commemoration of thegodparents into Eucharistic Prayer IInsertions of the commemoration of newlybaptized into the Eucharistic PrayersUse RCIA, no. 562 ff. with appropriatechanges as noted aboveno. 63: in Eucharistic Prayer I,“Remember, Lord, your servants” –found in Ritual Masses, 3. For theConferral of Baptism – insert at no. 85no. 63: in Eucharistic Prayer I, “Therefore,Lord, we pray” – found in Ritual Masses, 3.For the Conferral of Baptism – (a) insert at no._________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Holy Saturday and Easter Vigil – page 3 of 4

87; also found in place within the prayerin Eucharistic Prayer II, “Remember also,Lord, the newly baptized” – found in RitualMasses, 3. For the Conferral of Baptism – (b)insert at the end of no. 105; not found in placetherein Eucharistic Prayer III, “Strengthen, wepray, in their holy purpose” – found in RitualMasses, 3. For the Conferral of Baptism – (c)insert within the fifth paragraph of no. 113;not found in place therein Eucharistic Prayer IV, “Therefore, Lord,remember now”– found in Ritual Masses, 3.For the Conferral of Baptism – (d) insert byreplacing the third paragraph of no. 122; notfound in place there; NOTE: RCIA, no. 242,the insertion and the prayer itself is only usedoutside the Easter VigilOTHER CONCERNS1. See Universal Norms on the Liturgical Year and the General Roman Calendar [UNLYC]: no. 4 on Sunday as the very day of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrates thePaschal Mystery; must be considered the primordial feast day no. 17 on celebrating the whole mystery of Christ over the course of the year no. 18 on the Paschal Mystery; on the Paschal Triduum shining forth as the highpoint of the entire liturgical year; and therefore the preeminence that Sunday hasto the week, the Solemnity of Easter has in the liturgical year no. 21 on the Easter Vigil, in the holy night, is considered the “mother of all holyVigils”; therefore the entire celebration must take place at night2. See Lectionary for Mass, the Introduction, Chapter V for a brief description of theOrder of Readings for this liturgical time: no. 99 on the Easter Vigil – seven Old Testament readings from the law and theprophets recalling the wonderful works of God in the history of salvation; twoNew Testament readings on Christian Baptism and Christ’s Resurrection3. The Secretariat for the Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship published questionson the Sacred Paschal Triduum after the publication of the General Instruction of theRoman Missal in 2002. The information was updated as new and revised informationbecame available. Many were resolved with the publication of the Roman Missal,Third Edition. The most recent posting is “Eighteen Questions on the PaschalTriduum” at http://old.usccb.org/liturgy/triduumquestions.shtml. Note Q 13 on thepaschal candle itself and Q 14 on multiple paschal candles for cluster parishes._________________________________________________________FDLC 7, Navigating the Roman Missal: Holy Saturday and Easter Vigil – page 4 of 4

A New Opportunity: Chanting the Introduction and Conclusionto the Readings on Solemn OccasionsMusic Ennobles the Liturgyand Enables ParticipationMost of us are familiar with a key teaching of the SecondVatican Council, expressed in Sacrosanctum Concilium(Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy), that “the Churchearnestly desires” the active participation of the faithfulin the liturgy (14). One of the ways to enable thisparticipation, the document says, is through sacredmusic: “To promote active participation, the peopleshould be encouraged to take part by means of acclamations,responses, psalmody, antiphons, and songs, aswell as by actions, gestures, and bearing” (30). In fact,the Constitution places great emphasis on the importanceof sacred music: “A liturgical service takes on anobler aspect when the rites are celebrated with singing,the sacred ministers take their parts in them, andthe faithful actively participate” (113).Since that document’s promulgation in 1963, thevision of music ennobling liturgy and encouraging participationhas been taking more concrete shape, andthe English-speaking faithful in the United Stateshave seen increased evidence of that in the past severalyears. Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship, writtenby the United States Conference of CatholicBishops in 2007, asserts in its first pages that “Singingis one of the primary ways that the assembly of thefaithful participates actively in the Liturgy” (26).The new English translation of the third edition ofThe Roman Missal, which will be in use on the FirstSunday of Advent of 2011, provides chant notation formany more parts of the Mass than appeared in TheSacramentary. While the use of these particular chantnotations is optional—other styles of singing are welcomed—theprovision of so many chant notationsindicates the Church’s intention that singing or chantingthe texts of the Mass should be encouraged.The More Solemnity, the More Music“God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song”(1), Sing to the Lord begins, and then it articulates theexpectation of “progressive solemnity” in music forthe Mass. This term, progressive solemnity, meansthat the more solemn the Mass, the more parts of itshould be sung. “Music should be considered a normaland ordinary part of the Church’s liturgical life” (110),and so even on days without memorials, feasts, orsolemnities, some parts of the Mass are chanted orsung. On very solemn and festive occasions, manymore parts of the Mass should be sung.Among the many parts that might be sung on solemnoccasions, it may surprise us to read that thisdocument names the readings from scripture:153. While the readings are ordinarily read ina clear, audible, and intelligent way (seeLectionary for Mass, no. 14), they may also besung. “This singing, however, must serve tobring out the sense of the words, not obscurethem. (‘On occasions when the readings are inLatin, the manner of singing given in theOrdo cantus Missae is to be maintained’Lectionary for Mass, no. 14).”154. Even if the readings are not sung, theconcluding acclamation The Word of the Lordmay be sung, even by someone other than thereader; all respond with the acclamationThanks be to God. “In this way the assembledcongregation pays reverence to the wordof God it has listened to in faith and gratitude(Lectionary for Mass, no. 18).”In fact, Sing to the Lord was simply quoting theIntroduction to the Lectionary, written in 1981, butthese suggestions have not been taken as a practicaloption by most parishes.In the English translation of the third edition ofThe Roman Missal, the intention of the Church formore music on solemn occasions stands out to us moresharply because tones are provided for chanting theintroduction and concluding acclamation for the FirstReading, the Second Reading (the epistle or book ofRevelation), and the Gospel. In the case of the Gospel,The Roman Missal furnishes both a simple and a

solemn version of the chanted introduction and conclusion.Tones are also provided for chanting entirereadings, although musical notation is given only forexamples.To Chant or Not to Chant?And Who Will Chant?Chanting the introduction and conclusion to the readings(“A reading from . . . The word of the Lord”)would be especially appropriate for solemn celebrations.The Easter Vigil, Mass during the Night (formerlyMidnight Mass), Pentecost, or the parish’s patronalfeast would be examples of occasions when theparish might consider chanting these parts.For many ministers of the word, this prospect mayseem daunting. Deacons are often trained in somechant, but lay ministers of the word do not usuallyfind it a part of their preparation for the ministry. If noreaders are willing, the chanting may be done by acantor, with the reader doing the proclamation asusual in between the introductory and concludingchants. But some ministers of the word may be willingto take up this challenge.Whoever will be chanting will need to practice thechant tones presented here. Audio files demonstratingeach of the tones (separate tones are provided for theFirst Reading, Second Reading, and Gospel) may befound at the URLs indicated below or through the QRcodes given in the introduction of the printedWorkbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers,and Proclaimersof the Word 2012. Listening to the audio files andrepeating after them will be good preparation.May we find in this opportunity a new way toinvite the assembly’s attention to the word of God, anda new way to welcome and praise God dwelling in theword in our midst!Notation for Chant TonesTones for the ReadingsFIRST REAdINg:I. Old Testament and Acts of the ApostlesTone for the IntroductionINTRODUCTION& áœ( œ ) œA reading from the Book of the Prophet I -­‐‐ sai -­‐‐ ah.A reading from the Book of the Prophet E -­‐‐ zek -­‐‐ i -­‐‐ el.Find the A reading audio file from for this the tone first at http://bit.ly/l2mjeG.Book ofKings.secondA reading from the Book ofProv -­‐‐ erbs.Tone A for reading the Conclusion from the Book ofEx -­‐‐ o -­‐‐ dus.A reading from the Book ofA reading from the Acts of theWisA -­‐‐ pos-­‐‐-­‐‐dom.tles.& áThewordoftheLord.œ & áœThanksbetoGod.RECITING TONEFLEXFind the audio file for this tone at http://bit.ly/l2mjeG.á á œ´ œ´ ( œ ) œ á&SECONd REAdINg:accent onlast syllableTone for the Introduction of the EpistleEpistle - Paulaccent not onlast syllableFULL STOP᜴accent onlast syllableœ´ œ ( ) œaccent not onlast syllableQUESTION& W á œ 2 œ 1 œ´ œ ( œ ) ( œœ œ œœ œ œ œ œ œ)Find the CONCLUSION audio file for this tone at http://bit.ly/krwEYy.&A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to the Co - rin - thi - ans.á᜴accent onlast syllable᜴ œ ( ) œaccent not onlast syllable

Tone for the Conclusion of the Epistle& á&&œ œ œ œ œ œ& œ á œ œ œ œThewordoftheLord.V. TheLordbewithyou.Find the audio file for this tone at http://bit.ly/krwEYy.V. AreadingfromtheholyGospelaccordingtoMat‐thew.Mark.gOSPEL: SIMPLE TONE Tones for the Readings&Luke.á œ œJohn.III. The GospelGospel R. Dialogue Glorytoyou,OLord.BeforetheGospel&&&&&&œœ œ œ œV. TheLordbewithyou.᜜ œ œ œ( ) œ á œ´ œ accenton œ œR. Andwithyourspir‐it.œ 3 œ 2 œ 1œ´ œ áaccenton accentnoton( ) accentnotonlastsyllable lastsyllablelastsyllable lastsyllableV. AreadingfromtheholyGospelaccordingtoMat‐thew.QUESTIONMark.á Luke.á á œœ 2 œ 1 œ´ œ ( œ ) ( œ )John.R. Glorytoyou,OLord.CONCLUSIONFind the RECITINGTONEá audio file œ for this MEDIANT( ) ( œ ) tone á at http://bit.ly/iZZvSg. œ ( ) ( œ )áConclusion&œ´ œá œ 3 œ 2 œ 1 œ´accentonlastsyllableœ´ œœ´ œœ 3 œ 2 œ 1accentnotonlastsyllable( ) œ áFULLSTOPá œ´ œ´ œ ( ) œ accenton accentnotonœlastsyllablelastsyllableœ œQUESTIONTheGospeloftheLord.& á á œ 2 œ 1 Praisetoyou,LordJe‐susChrist.œ´ œ ( œ ) ( œ )Themediantisusedattheendofmajorclauseswithinasentence.Inshortsentencesitmaybe Find omitted, the audio and in file long for sentences this tone it at may http://bit.ly/iZZvSg.be used more than once. It should not be used tointroduceaquestion.Thefullstopisusedattheendofeverysentence.ThequestionformulaisCONCLUSIONusedforallquestions,exceptwhenthequestionoccursattheendofaGospelreading.Inthe& á œ´ œ ( œ ) ( œ ) Tones á for œ´ œthe ( œ ) Readings ( œquestion formula, one leaves the reciting tone two syllables )gOSPEL: SOLEMN TONEbefore the last accent. In longquestions,theendingisusedonlyforthelastclauseofthequestion,withtherecitingtoneforIII. The Gospelthefirstclause.Theconclusionwithitstwoelementsisusedforthelasttwolinesofthereading.Gospel Dialogue(Solemn Tone)Foreachofthesetwoelements,oneleavestherecitingtoneonthelastaccent.ACCLAMATIONBefore Gospel&&BeforetheGospelááœRECITINGTONEáACCLAMATIONáœá œ3MEDIANTœ 2 œ 1 œ´œ œ œœ œ œTheGospeloftheLord.V.be with you.áœTones for the ReadingsIII. The GospelœR. Andwithyourspir‐it.ThanksbetoGod.áᜠœ œœ œ œœ œ œPraisetoyou,LordJe‐susChrist.R. And with your spir-­‐‐it.Themediantisusedattheendofmajorclauseswithinasentence.Inshortsentencesitmaybe omitted, and in long sentences it may be used more than once. It should not be ( used ) tointroduceaquestion.Thefullstopisusedattheendofeverysentence.ThequestionformulaisV. A reading from the ho-­‐‐ly Gos-­‐‐pel according to Mat -­‐‐ thew.usedforallquestions,exceptwhenthequestionoccursattheendofaGospelreading.IntheMark.question formula, one leaves the reciting tone two syllables before the last accent. In longLuke.questions,theendingisusedonlyforthelastclauseofthequestion,withtherecitingtonefor& á œJohn.thefirstclause.Theconclusionwithitstwoelementsisusedforthelasttwolinesofthereading.R. Glory to you, O Lord.Foreachofthesetwoelements,oneleavestherecitingtoneonthelastaccent.œœ œ œ œ œ á( )FULLSTOPœœ´ œ ( ) œ œRECITING TONE MEDIANTFind the audio file for this tone at http://bit.ly/lwf6Hh.& áá œ3œ2œ1œ´3œ2œ1œ´ œœaccent on accent not on( ) œ áFULL STOPá œ´accent onœ´ œ ( ) œ accent not on

&CONCLUSION᜴ œ œConclusionACCLAMATIONá&( ) œ( ) á œThe Gospel of the Lord.œœœ´ œœ( ) ( œ )Praise to you, Lord Je -­‐‐ sus Christ.The mediant is used at the end of major clauses within a sentence. In short sentences it maybe Find omitted, the audio and in file long for sentences this tone it at may http://bit.ly/lwf6Hh.be used more than once. It should not be used tointroduce a question. The full stop is used at the end of every sentence. The question formula isused for all questions, except when the question occurs at the end of a Gospel reading. In thequestion formula, one leaves the reciting tone two syllables before the last accent. In longquestions, the ending is used only for the last clause of the question, with the reciting tone forthe first clause. The conclusion with its two elements is used for the last two lines of thereading. For each of these two elements, one leaves the reciting tone on the last accent.œœ œ œ œ œ œ

Short List of Resources to Use with Roman Missal, Third Editionfor Greater Pastoral Effectiveness10 February 2012 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BooksPaul Turner.Glory in the Cross: Holy Week in the Third Edition of The Roman Missal.Collegeville: A Pueblo Book, Liturgical Press, 2011.Publication Date: December 2011Format: PaperbackSpecifics: 192 pp., 6 x 9ISBN: 978-0-8146-6242-7Price: $24.95Publication Date: November 2011Format: eBookSpecifics: 192 pp.ISBN: 978-0-8146-6258-8Price: $19.99Paperback Link: http://www.litpress.org/Detail.aspx?ISBN=9780814662427E-Book Link: http://www.litpress.org/Detail.aspx?ISBN=9780814662588Many authors.Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays 2012: The Almanac forPastoral Liturgy.Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2011.Billed as the “Roman Missal Edition”ISBN: 978-1-56854-974-3LTP Order Code: SSS12Price: $15.00Link: http://www.ltp.org/p-2300-sourcebook-for-sundays-seasons-and-weekdays-2012-the-almanac-forpastoral-liturgy.aspxPaul Turner (Foreword by Bishop Arthur Roche).Pastoral Companion to the Roman Missal.Franklin Park IL: World Library Publications, 2010.Format: Paperback, 8 x 10”ISBN: 978-1-58459-514-4WLP Product: 003240Price: $29.95Link: http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/11424.htm Funded by generous contributions to the Annual Catholic Services Appeal. ___________________________________________________________________________Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, Office for Worship and the Catechumenate, worship@dio.org

Paul Turner.At the Supper of the Lamb: A Pastoral and Theological Commentary on theMass .Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2010.Paperback, 8 3⁄8 x 10 7⁄8, 176 pagesISBN: 978-1-56854-921-7LTP Order Code: ASLText Language: EnglishPrice: $16.95Link: http://www.ltp.org/p-2230-at-the-supper-of-the-lamb-a-pastoral-and-theological-commentary-on-themass.aspxMichael S. Driscoll and J. Michael Joncas.The Order of Mass: A Roman Missal Study Edition and Workbook.Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2011.Paperback, 8 3/8 x 10 7/8ISBN: 978-1-56854-989-7LTP Order Code: OMSEText Language: EnglishPrice: $29.95Link: http://www.ltp.org/p-2311-the-order-of-mass-a-roman-missal-study-edition-and-workbook.aspxDaniel Merz and Marcel Rooney, OSB.Essential Presidential Prayers and Texts: A Roman Missal Study Edition andWorkbook.Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2011.Paperback, 8 3/8 x 10 7/8, 352 pagesISBN: 978-1-61671-037-8LTP Order Code: PTSSFText Language: EnglishPrice: $29.95Link: http://www.ltp.org/p-2379-essential-presidential-prayers-and-texts-a-roman-missal-study-edition-andworkbook.aspxLawrence J. Johnson.The Mystery of Faith: A Study of the Structural Elements of the Order ofMass, revised 2011Washington: FDLC, 2011.Spanish language version available at: El misterio de feFDLC Item Number: 44510Features: 152 pages in 8 1/2 x 11-inch softcoverPrice: $14.95Link: http://www.fdlc.org and at: The Mystery of FaithPage 2 of 2.

Link: http://www.fdlc.org and at: El misterio de feLawrence J. JohnsonEl misterio de fe: Un estudio delos elementos estructurales de la MisaWashington: FDLC, 2005.English language version available at: The Mystery of FaithVersión en españolFDLC Item Number: 44501Features: 152 pp, 8 1/2 x 11, softcoverPrice: $13.95 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ChantThe liturgical chants, many with new English words and new notes, are not only in the Roman Missal,Third Edition, but also are accessible in other places.International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation [ICEL] posts the chant settings for theRoman Missal: http://www.icelweb.org/musicfolder/openmusic.php.National Association of Pastoral Musicians [NPM] posts not only the ICEL settings but provides a soundrecording for many of the texts: http://www.npm.org/Chants/index.html.ICEL.Chants of the Roman Missal, Study Edition.Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2011.Publication Date: February 2012Format: HardcoverSpecifics: 350 pp., 8 1/2 x 11ISBN: 978-0-8146-3381-6Price: $49.95Link: http://www.litpress.org/Detail.aspx?ISBN=9780814633816J. Michael Joncas.Learning the Chants of the Missal, Part I: The Order of Mass - 4 CDs.Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2011.ISBN: 978-1-56854-994-1Order Code: LCM1CPrice: $49.95J. Michael Joncas.Learning the Chants of the Missal, Part II: Essential Presidential Prayers andTexts. - 4 CDs. Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 2011.ISBN: 978-1-56854-995-8Order Code: LCM2CPrice: $49.95Part I Link: http://www.ltp.org/p-2374-learning-the-chants-of-the-missal-part-i-the-order-of-mass.aspxPart II Link: http://www.ltp.org/p-2375-learning-the-chants-of-the-missal-part-ii-essential-presidentialprayers-and-texts.aspxPage 3 of 3.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navigating the Roman MissalA project of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, Region 7Participating Dioceses – in Illinois: Belleville, Chicago, Joliet-in-Illinois, Springfield in Illinois– in Indiana: Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend, Gary, Indianapolis, Lafayette-in-IndianaAdvent: http://mm.dio.org/dec_11/item10b.pdfChristmas Time: http://mm.dio.org/dec_11/item10c.pdfOrdinary Time between Christmas Time and Lent: http://mm.dio.org/jan_2012/item09b.pdfLent: http://mm.dio.org/feb_2012/item14a.pdfThe following five items are posted in the 01 March 2012 Monthly Mailing: http://mm.dio.org/ Musical Additions and Alterations for Holy Week and Triduum: Holy Week: Thursday of the Lord’s Supper: Friday of the Passion of the Lord: Holy Saturday and the Easter Vigil:The remaining three will appear in the Monthly Mailing when ready: http://mm.dio.org/ Easter Time: not yet in print; see the April 2012 Monthly Mailing Ordinary Time – Summer: not yet in print; see the May 2012 Monthly Mailing Ordinary Time – Fall: not yet in print: see the August 2012 Monthly Mailing ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Mass and Its Parts – Navigating the Roman MissalA project of the Office for Worship and the CatechumenateDiocese of Springfield in IllinoisConcelebrated Mass – the Roman Missal, Third Edition is not enough to do this properly:http://mm.dio.org/jan_2012/item09c.pdfEucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children: http://mm.dio.org/jan_2012/item09d.pdfLiturgical Proclamations: http://mm.dio.org/jan_2012/item09l.pdfWater, Fonts, and Lent: http://mm.dio.org/feb_2012/item14b.pdfThe following item is posted in the 01 March 2012 Monthly Mailing: http://mm.dio.org/ Scrutinies, Presentations, and Purification and Enlightenment: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Instruction of the Roman MissalThe 2010 edition of GIRM is found in all editions of the Roman Missal. It is available on the USCCBwebsite at: http://old.usccb.org/romanmissal/girm-texts.shtml. It is also published in book form withNorms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion under Both Kinds and Universal Norms on theLiturgical Year and the General Roman Calendar. Washington: USCCB, 2011. Pub No. 7-176. ISBN: 978-1-60137-176-8. $15.95. Link: http://www.usccbpublishing.org/productdetails.cfm?sku=7-176.Page 4 of 4.

Changes to the 1977 first edition of the ritual textRite of Confirmationand Changes to the 2006 first edition of the ritual textRite of Confirmation / Ritual para la Confirmaciónin keeping with the Roman Missal, Third Edition February 2012 Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans and Chairman of theCommittee on Divine Worship, letter and attachment to Bishops of the USCCB on the RomanMissal and its impact on the celebration of other liturgical rites, 30 November 2011.Entire letter and attachment: http://mm.dio.org/jan_2012/item09e.pdfExcerpts from the attachmentAs the Roman Missal, Third Edition is fully integrated into theliturgical life of the Church in the Dioceses of the United States, thefollowing clarifications may be helpful in regard to the way in whichthe Roman Missal, Third Edition influences the celebration of otherliturgical rites.1. In conversation with the Congregation for Divine Worship, weunderstand that the following adaptation are to be made to otherliturgical rites in light of the Roman Missal: Every occurrence of “And with your spirit,” including thedialogue between the confirmand and the bishop in the Riteof Confirmation. The Confiteor [“I confess to almighty God”] The prayer of the priest and the assembly…at the invitationto Holy Communion (“Behold the Lamb of God”; and“Lord, I am not worthy…” The dismissal at other rites The prayers of the deacon/priest in preparation to proclaimthe Gospel . . .9. An interim Pontifical is currently in the final stages ofpreparation for publication. This ritual book will include theRite of Confirmation [and]….All of these will be the currentlyapprovededitions, while incorporating updated orations andprefaces from the Roman Missal….[and] will be available intime for use this coming Holy Week.Changes to SCAPno. 27;Within Mass, nos. 27, 32Outside Mass, nos. 35, 44No text provided in theritual books; use theRoman Missal

Roman Missal, Third EditionRitual Masses – 4. For the Conferral of ConfirmationThis Mass is used, with the color red or white, or a festive color, at the conferral of Confirmationon days when Ritual Masses are permitted. The Gloria in excelsis (Glory to God in the highest)is said. The Creed, however, is omitted.What is new: The Glory to God is used when the Ritual Mass is permitted Inserts of proper intercessions for Eucharistic Prayers I, II, and III – found with theproper prayersWhat is not new and still normative (with comments): Confirmation Ritual Mass not permitted, and therefore the Mass of the day is used,(though not all of these days may seem suitable for the rite) on:1. Solemnities of precept2. Sundays of Advent, Lent, and Easter Time3. Holy Thursday, Sacred Paschal Triduum (not permitted as a separate rite)4. Solemnities not of precept, All Soul’s Day5. Ash Wednesday, weekdays of Holy Week6. Days of the Easter OctaveConfirmation Ritual Mass is permitted on:7. Sundays of Christmas Time, and in Ordinary Time8. Feasts9. Weekdays 17-24 December10. Days in the Christmas Octave11. Weekdays in Lent12. Obligatory Memorials13-16. and all other weekdays This information is consistent with the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 372and the Ceremonial of Bishops, Appendix III. The latter is accessible at the diocesanwebsite: http://www.dio.org/uploads/files/Worship/Table_of_Rubrics_for_Masses.pdf.___________________________________________________________The following appears in the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship Newsletter (January 2012,Volume XLVIII, page 3).Question. What are the new rubrics in the Missal regarding the Gloria?Answer. In the Roman Missal, Third Edition, the rubrics call for the Gloria more frequentlythan before. Nine out of the ten Ritual Masses prescribe the Gloria, the only exception being theMass for the Institution of Lectors and Acolytes. These Masses are all treated as if they wereFeasts, and the Gloria is used for them even when celebrated during Advent or Lent.Thus for example, Masses for Confirmation, Holy Orders, or Marriage would include the Gloria,even when they occur during Advent or Lent. (It should be noted, though, that Ritual Masses areprohibited on Sundays of Advent and Lent.)____________________________________________________________________Changes to the ritual text Rite of Confirmationin keeping with the Roman Missal, Third Edition – page 2 of 2