The Last Mass at Immaculate Conception, and Meeting Announced

Our last Mass at Immaculate Conception Church on Sunday, June 27 will be at 7AM instead of the usual Mass time of 8AM, in order to accomodate the last Mass for the Ordinary Form parishoners.

All are invited to a meeting with Father Ortiz of St. Francis Church in Fitchburg to discuss the possibility of moving the Latin Mass to this parish, on Wednesday, June 9th at 7PM at St. Francis Church, 63Sheridan Street.

Pictures of the Year for Priests Spiritual Bouquet Presentation to Father Phillipson:

Our prayers will be ongoing.  Through the intercession of the Immaculate Mother, May God bless, protect and grant him a full harvest of souls to bring with him to heaven, to dwell with God and worship Him forever and ever.  Amen.

Otter River Picnic moved to next Sunday

Due to rain, the otter river picnic is moved to Sunday, June 13th.  See you then!

No Latin Mass this Sunday, May 30

We are sorry to report that there will not be an 8AM Latin Mass on Sunday, May 30th as there is not a priest available to offer the Mass.  The 8AM Latin Mass will resume again next Sunday, June 6.  There will be a special presentation by the children at coffee/ donuts after Mass.

June 6th is also the day of the Latin Mass Community picnic at Otter River State Park.86 Winchendon Rd., Baldwinville MA.   http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/central/ottr.htm  (for directions)
The Pavilion is reserved for our use for the entire day.  Bring picnic food and drinks.  There is a swimming area (no life guards so parents must watch their children), grills for barbeque and plenty of picnic tables.   There is a $5 fee to park- ask the attendant for directions to the Pavilion.

Also mark your calendars for Saturday, June 26 at 5:30PM for an end of the Year for Priests Dinner with Fr. Phillipson at Il Forno Restaurant, 27 Airport Road, Fitchburg.   We will have our own private room.  The restaurant serves Italian food including brick-oven pizzas, and allows for patrons to bring their own wine.   There will be cake for all to share for dessert. 

-From Route 2 East bound:  Take exit 30, Merriam Ave., turn right towards Fitchburg 0.7miles, right at light onto Wanoosnoc Rd.  Proceed through light, —it is 0.3 miles on your right.

--From Route 2 West bound:  Take exit 31 Rt. 12N toward Fitchburg, continue on 12N for 1.5 miles.  Turn right at light onto Bemis Rd.  Proceed 0.3 miles –it is on your right.

May Procession and Crowning

A May Procession and Crowning will take place after Mass on Sunday, May 23rd, Pentecost Sunday.  Everyone should bring flowers from their homes to offer to the Blessed Mother.

More Details on Confirmations

To those interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation:

Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, S.T.D., will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Traditional Rite to those from the 8th grade and up on Saturday, June 19^th, at  the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel (282 Still River Road, Still River, MA) at 11:00AM.

      Here is the list of items, which Father Phllipson will need no later than May 22 (the date of test for the candidates for Confirmation which follows the 8am Mass at St. Ann's).  (see below for more information on the test)

1. Baptismal Certificate (with seal) of the Candidate for Confirmation along with the address of the Church where the baptism took place.
2. The Confirmation Name chosen by the Candidate.
3. The Name of Candidate’s Sponsor.
4. A Standard form from the Sponsor’s Pastor stating that the Sponsor is a practicing Catholic and eligible to act as a Sponsor. 
5. For those wishing to be confirmed and who do not regularly attend the Latin Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Fitchburg,  a signed letter/form, similar to the one for the sponsors, is needed attesting to the regular attendance at Mass from the Pastor or priest where the candidate does attend Sunday Mass.

   There will be a practice for Candidates and Sponsors on Thursday, June 17^th at 7:30 in the evening at Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel.

It would be helpful if the requested information be paper-clipped to the Baptismal Certificate on a single piece of paper (with the parents name and phone number listed on top) and handed in before the test began on May 22nd.
For any questions, please contact Father Phillipson: frdavidphil4@gmail.com

TEST ON MAY 22nd
After 8am Mass on Saturday, May 22, Father will administer a 50 question test based on the Penny Catechism / Baltimore Cat in which an 80% or higher grade must be obtained to be considered a candidate. A Penny Cat. can be obtained at the IHM gift shop or through Tan Publishers. All 350+ questions will be considered as possible test questions though, as this is preparation for Confirmation and not 1st Holy Communion, many of the more difficult questions will be considered as possible questions. For those being Confirmed, an elementary knowledge of the Faith is presumed. For Confirmation, the Faith must not only be known, but possessed in such a way as to be able to be passed on to others.

Announcements for May

There will be Sung Mass on the Feast of the Ascension (a Holy Day of Obligation), on Thursday May 13, at 7PM.

Please join in the Pentecost Novena which begins on Friday May 14 for the intentions of the Latin Mass Community:     Pentecost Novena

Confirmations according to the Extraordinary Form rite will be held on June 19 at 11AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Still River (8th grade and up).  Please contact Father Phillipson for more information:    frdavidphil4@gmail.com      505-850-4265 (cell)

Latin Mass Community Picnic:    Mark your calendars for Sunday June 6 for a community picnic at Otter River State Forest Park, 86 Winchendon Rd., Baldwinville MA.    Otter River Park Information
The Pavilion is reserved for our use for the entire day (Father Phillipson will try to join us in the afternoon).  Bring picnic food and drinks.  There is a swimming area (no life guards so parents must watch their children), grills for barbeque and plenty of picnic tables.   There is a $5 fee to park- ask the attendant for directions to the Pavilion.  A suggested donation of $5 per family or individual is requested to help cover the reservation fee- please give this to Todd or Diana Tabbaa.

Latin Mass Pilgrimage:  A pilgrimage is planned from Monday June 28 through Saturday July 3 to the shrines and churches in Montreal and Quebec.  If you would like more information, contact the Tabbaas:  sedessapientia@verizon.net

Restoration of the Tabernacle

Deo Gratias.

Announcements

We will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet before a solemnly blessed Divine Mercy image this Sunday at 7:20AM, followed by the Rosary.

Father Thien invites all of the Latin Mass Community to a meeting in the Parish Hall on Thursday, April 15, at 7PM to discuss with him our concerns and future direction for the community.

Thank you to all who helped celebrate the Easter Triduum in the Extraordinary Form.  A slide show accompanied by the voices of our choir will be posted to the blog site soon in case you missed any of the liturgies.

Our weekly coffee/ donuts has resumed in the Parish Hall downstairs after Mass.