Mass, Confession, Prayers
Mass & Confession
(Schedule Updated December 2024)
SUNDAY
10:15 am: Confession
11:00 am: Mass
4:15 pm: Confession
5:00 pm: Mass (Latin)
MONDAY
No Daily Mass or Confession
TUESDAY
7:30 am Mass
7:45 am Confession
WEDNESDAY
No Daily Mass or Confession
THURSDAY
7:30 am: Mass
7:45 am: Confession
FRIDAY
7:30 am Mass
7:45 am Confession
SATURDAY
8:00 am: Mass (Latin)
8:45 am: Confession
1st SATURDAY
8:00 am: Mass (Latin)
8:45 am: Confession
9:00 am Rosary, Adoration
2024 HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Sunday
Every Sunday is an obligation
11:00 am Mass
5:00 pm Mass (Latin)
Thursday August 15
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
11:00 am Mass
6:00 pm Mass (Latin)
November 1st*
All Saints’ Day
11:00 am Mass
*No 7:30 am mass or confession
December 24*+
Christmas Eve
5:00 pm Vigil Mass
*No 7:30 am mass or confession
+Not a holy day of obligation
December 25th*
Christmas Day
11:00 am
*No 7:30 am mass or confession
2024 FEAST DAYS
Thursday May 9
The Ascension of the Lord
6:00 pm Mass (Latin)
November 2nd
All Souls’ Day
4:00 pm Hibernians Ceremony
4:15 pm Mass
To request a Mass intention, please contact administrator@saintmaryofredford.church
Mass in the Novus Ordo Form (English)
The Novus Ordo Form of the Mass is what most Catholics today are used to experiencing each Sunday. As part of the aftermath of the Second Vatican Council, the Novus Ordo of the Mass was promulgated in 1969 by St. Paul VI and published for the first time in the 1970 Roman Missal. It was subsequently revised in 1975, and 2002.
The Novus Ordo of the Mass allows for more options than the Extraordinary Form of the Mass (the Traditional Latin Mass). While the Novus Ordo of the Mass can be celebrated in Latin, it is most commonly celebrated in the vernacular. It does not mandate, but allows for options such as the priest celebrating Mass facing the people. It contains more readings from Scripture, more Eucharistic prayers than the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, and allows Holy Communion to be received either kneeling or standing, on the tongue or in the hand.
Here at St. Mary of Redford, we celebrate the Novus Ordo of the Mass in continuity with the Church's Tradition. It is important to preserve the organic developments of the Church's liturgy and offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in a reverent and prayerful manner.
Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Latin)
Celebrating the Extraordinary Form of the Mass (the Traditional Latin Mass) is an important part of preserving our Catholic liturgical Tradition. Celebrated since the time of Pope Gregory the Great (pope from 590-604 AD), it was officially codified by Pope Pius V in 1570. This is the Mass that most of the saints throughout history celebrated and were familiar with.
The current edition of the Extraordinary Form of the Mass is the 1962 Roman Missal, Promulgated by St. John XXIII. While the Ordinary Form of the Mass was introduced after the Second Vatican Council and is now most commonly celebrated, the Extraordinary Form of the Mass was "never abrogated" and may be celebrated by any Roman Catholic Priest in good standing.
The Extraordinary Form of the Mass opens us up to many of the treasures of the Church's liturgical Tradition, such as Gregorian Chant, beautiful prayers and collects of the Mass that were suppressed in the Ordinary Form, and Mass celebrated ad orientem or "facing East."
The Extraordinary Form of the Mass can either be celebrated as a Low Mass (everything at Mass is spoken), a High Mass (everything at Mass is sung), or a Solemn High Mass (sung with a deacon and subdeacon assisting). Here at St. Mary of Redford, we are privileged to regularly be able to offer High and Solemn High Masses.
New to the Latin Mass?
Listen to Fr. Athanasius’ homily in which he gives tips to help people who are new to the Mass learn how to follow along, pray it better, and feel more comfortable with it.
Please also take a look at our article: New to the Latin Mass? Answers to Common Questions
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (Adoration)
The Eucharist is the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. Thus when we spend time in front of the Blessed Sacrament, we spend time with Christ. When we adore the Blessed Sacrament, we adore Christ. In adoration, Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is placed in a golden stand (called a monstrance) for us to adore and venerate. We are able to draw near to Him, speak to Him, and listen to what He wants to say to us.
** Come adore our Lord every Thursday at 6:00 pm **