The New Roman Missal To view a powerpoint presentation on the upcoming changes to the Missal (the book of prayers used at Mass), click here. The powerpoint gives some background to why the Missal is being revised and what to expect when the new version is implemented. 

Resources for Scripture Study

One excellent way to prepare for the celebration of Sunday Eucharist is by reading and reflecting on the readings beforehand. There are many written and electronic resources to help. Below are some websites that can aid prayerful reflection.

The Center for Liturgy at St. Louis University is an excellent resource for the Sunday readings. They have commentary by several renowned Scripture scholars for each reading.

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops' theme for Catechetical Sunday this year was "Catechesis and the Proclamation of the Word." This site has a number of resources, including a description of how to prayerfully reflect on Scripture through the practice of lectio divina.

The American Bible Society is a site dedicated to working with all Christian denominations to make the Bible available and understandable. The site provides helpful background material for books of the Bible--historical information, etc.

These are just a few of the many resources available. They provide a good starting point for further study of Scripture. The parish has several groups that meet weekly to discuss the Sunday readings. If you would be interested in participating in one, contact the parish office for more information.

  Mary in the Movies