Here’s the schedule for our gathering in San Antonio next month. I’m very pleased to announce that Fr. Scott Hurd will be with us. He will be speaking at one of the sessions and answering any questions we might have. The other sessions will feature other speakers and opportunities for questions and general discussion. We’re fortunate that we'll have some of the Anglican bishops with us. There are many others attending who have experiences and wisdom to share with the larger group.
This is a time when we can begin to bind ourselves together, looking to the day when we will be one family in the Ordinariate. As you can see on the schedule, for now we have to endure the pain of being unable to have one Mass together; however, as I’ve said before, this is a good reminder to us about the importance of what the Ordinariate means, when we’ll be able to gather at the altar in complete unity.
If you haven’t let me know you’re planning to attend, please do so as soon as possible. We need to have an accurate count so we can plan meals and – very importantly – how much wine to have on hand!
This should be a marvelous time for all of us. I’m looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. It will be great to pray together, to eat together, and to share what wonders God is doing in our midst.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
4:00-5:50pm – Hospitality time (snacks & soft drinks)
6:00pm – Evening Prayer
6:30pm – Reception (wine and refreshments)
7:00pm – Buffet supper
8:00pm – After dinner discussion panel
9:00pm – ComplineWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
We’ll be offering a mid-morning coffee break with food. If you want something earlier, a Continental breakfast is available at the Comfort Inn for those who are staying there.
7:00am – Low Mass according to the Anglican Use
7:30am – Anglican Liturgy
8:15am – Morning Prayer
9:15am – Sung Mass (with the Academy faculty and students)
10:30am – Coffee and continental breakfast
11:00am – Session I
Noon – Lunch
1:00pm – Session II
2:15pm – Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
3:00pm – Break for afternoon refreshments
3:40pm – Session III
5:00pm – Solemn Evensong
5:45pm – Reception (wine and refreshments)
6:45pm – Dinner
7:45pm – After dinner talk
8:45pm – ComplineTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
We’ll be offering a mid-morning coffee break with food. If you want something earlier, a Continental breakfast is available at the Comfort Inn for those who are staying there.
7:00am – Low Mass according to the Anglican Use
7:30am – Anglican Liturgy
8:15am – Morning Prayer
9:15am – Sung Mass (with Academy faculty and students)
10:30am – Coffee and continental breakfast
11:00am – Follow-up discussion and farewell
Please – if you plan to attend and haven’t yet let me know, do that now. My email address is FrPhillips@atonementonline.com.
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I find the description "Anglican liturgy" somewhat interesting… as if it implied somehow that the Anglican use mass is not an "Anglican liturgy". It is!
So, what's this "Anglican liturgy"?
Or does it imply that some of the participants may not be sure whether this "liturgy" is actually a Eucharist or not?
(Not intending to criticize – I actually found it amusing.)
Michael
No hidden meaning or agenda, Michael. However, it does illustrate the how sad the division is, and it illustrates the need for the Ordinariate to be erected a.s.a.p.
What would you have in the place of "Anglican Liturgy" on the schedule? If it said "Anglican Mass" someone would have asked, "What is an 'Anglican' Mass? Don't you think it's a real Mass?" If it said "Mass for Anglicans" someone would have asked if non-Anglicans are supposed to stay away.
I hope it's clear that we're trying very hard to be good hosts. It's a painful reality that we can't all receive Holy Communion at the same Mass. I wish we didn't have to schedule separate Masses, Liturgies, Services, Eucharists, or whatever name you want to use. The fact is that for the time being, we do.
Cut some slack, please. We're doing our best, and we need the Ordinariate. Now.
It was a stupid thing for me to say. But I did see some dark humour in it. Also, I was a tad curious about what sort of liturgy… I mean, to add to the reasons we desperately need the Holy Father as a centre of unity – the Anglicans separated from Rome are not all in communion with each other either! Some continuing churches have doubts about each other's sacraments. And most have concerns about the orders of TEC and ACNA, since the invention of female priests raises questions about whether male clergy were ordained with a valid intention.
You're right. We need the Ordinariate now. As for cutting slack – Father Phillips, we love you. You're doing a great job.
Carry on Fr Christopher you and your people are doing a wonderful job of 'beginning the beginning' – getting people to talk and share together. As for cutting slack, no need, go for it! I am sure Michael will agree, now that he understands the explanation.
We here in England are waiting and watching with enthusiasm and faith – soon we shall begin to march forward.
Really, I understood beforehand… in print, it's so easy to miss the ironic sound of my voice.
I heard it Michael. Don't sweat it.
This looks fabulous! The hospitality of you, Father, and your parish is profound. May it bear much fruit! It is an important part of the process of us dwelling together in unity.
What a wonderful photo of the parish. You'll all be in my prayers for the days of the gathering.
Thanks, Michael, for your comments. I understand why it struck you. Just so everyone knows, Archbishop Falk will be the main celebrant. I don't know if there will be concelebrants, or any other details. It will be celebrated using the Anglican Missal (American Edition) — and I'm proud to say that it's an altar copy already here and owned by the parish!
Perhaps the Anglican, (I assume), priest who commented on another post that he was longing for the "true Eucharist" will explain the point of attending/celebrating anything other.