Archive of other liturgical seasons [ Return to Top of Page]
This page is your link to information about the liturgy used
at Saint Jude throughout the year.
In addition to seasonal liturgies
such as Advent, Christmas,
Lent, and Easter, we
archive bulletin inserts, as well as related links
to other sites on the Internet you may find interesting and helpful. New to
our site is our page on
frequently
asked questions (FAQ) about liturgical music.
Kyrie
eleison
- O Antiphons - St. Jude, Advent
The words Kyrie eleison mean "Lord, have mercy" in Greek.
In our Advent penitential rite we sing these ancient words to Christ. Our
invocations to Christ are based on the
Great O
Antiphons.
Preparation of the Altar and the Gifts
Since Ash Wednesday, you may have noticed some changes in the taking
up of the collection, as well as in the Preparation of the Altar and the
Gifts. Learn why these changes were made, and what they mean for the
parishioners of Saint Jude.
The
Jubilee Hymn: Te Deum
The Te Deum is the
great Christian hymn of Thanksgiving. It was sung after great victories or
after delivery from catastrophe. It is sung in the Office of Readings of
the Liturgy of the Hours. It is the hymn for the ending of every year, a
celebration of the Holy Trinity.
Celebrating What the Rites Have Taught Me
"Christ stands among us, waiting with everlasting love
for us to come back every time we break our promise. He stands there to
remind us that the covenant he seals with us stands firm, no matter how
often we turn our backs on him..."
Celebrating Evening Prayer In Your Parish
An article written by our very own Kevin Demetroff examines
what Evening Prayer is all about, where to find it, and what it looks
like.
The Lectionary - Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to commonly asked questions regarding the readings we
hear at Mass each week including: What is the Lectionary? When was it
revised and why? Why doesn't Saint Jude get new hymnals? and much more.
Trinity
Sunday
Funeral
Liturgy
Liturgical information including ministry opportunities, commonly
asked questions, Order of Christian Funerals, suggested readings and music
for funeral preparation.
Links to other sites containing liturgical
information
The Roman Catholic Lectionary for Mass
compiled by Prof. Felix Just, S.J. - Loyola
Marymount University. A
great Lectionary link! Get information about the current lectionary, the
history of our lectionary, and the lectionaries of other churches.
Includes links to look up the assigned readings for any day of any year.
