NEW TRANSLATION OF THE MASS 2011 BACKGROUND – Reasons for, Translation is from the Authentic Latin so the same all over the world and the English translation will be used in all English speaking countries. Comes into force from 1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT 2011 It is also intended it be a chance to rediscover, reflect on and deepen our understanding of the mass through a new rhythm and emphasises the link with Scripture It is hoped that it will be a ‘wake up from the torpor of repetition It will include a period of ‘directed silence ‘

SO THERE IS A GREAT NEED FOR PREPARARTION during the period from 1st September to the 1st Sunday of Advent CATECHESIS Catechesis needs to be at all levels getting more specific -from Homilies at Mass to Handouts for families after each homily Bulletin inputs Study in Small groups Special Ministries

PERSONEL TO BE INVOLVED IN PLANNING All Priests of the Parish 1 rep for EACH CHURCH Representatives from GROUPS such as Schools; UCM; KSC; YOUTH GROUP; Tuesday Coffee morning; Cell group; prayer groups; ethnic groups  etc? Representatives from   SPECIAL MINISTRIES E.G EMOC Readers Altar Servers Choir and music groups Children’s liturgy Welcomers

RESOURCES For all –Orders of Mass to be photo copied and inserted into all  mass Books For families and children handouts Special books (for sale in repository Or CTS stand) For groups –DVD’s? Background reading for sale As far as possible all will be downloaded by Eileen and Bernard and made available as required NB the readings for the Lectionary remain unchanged for the next 3 – 5 years (facilitators)  Agnes and Andrew Milne 01582 668135 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it