Thank you Father Tom Brundage, JCL.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Catholic Anchor Covers First Mass
Priest discusses significance of Tridentine rite Mass in Anchorage ArchdioceseOlder Latin Mass now celebrated monthly in Palmer
By JOEL DAVIDSONCatholicanchor.org
In July, the Anchorage Archdiocese began providing regular celebrations of the Tridentine rite Mass – also known as the extraordinary form of the Mass. The centuries-old rite – which is said in Latin – was the standard Roman Catholic liturgy before the Second Vatican Council (1962-65).
On July 18, the Tridentine Mass was celebrated at St. Michael Church in Palmer with more than 75 people attending. The Anchor asked celebrant Father Tom Brundage a few questions about the Mass and its significance for the archdiocese.
What was the most difficult aspect of preparing for this celebration as a priest?
The most difficult aspect was finding the kind of time in my schedule to adequately prepare to celebrate the Tridentine rite Mass. I really wanted to avoid only partially knowing the Mass and with the help of my server, Les Syren, as well as the training I received in Chicago, I was able to be at least adequately prepared.
What is the significance of being able to celebrate this older form of the Mass in the Anchorage Archdiocese?
To me, it is a matter of canonical rights as well as the diversity allowed in the Church for different forms of the celebration of the Eucharist.
First, on the matter of rights, Pope Benedict’s motu proprio “Summorum Pontificum” put out certain criteria that must be met before the Tridentine Mass would be offered in the local church. There is a need for a stable community that asks for it was the bottom line. That standard was met, in my opinion, creating the right to this particular rite of the Mass. The tough part was not having any priest ready to say this Mass publicly.
The second note of significance is that we are a church with a lot of diversity. There are over 20 Eastern Catholic Churches all with their own particular form of celebrating the Eucharist. Why not allow for the celebration of the Tridentine rite when there already is so much diversity?
What are the hopes for what this Mass might accomplish in the long run?
My hope is that it will satisfy the hunger for the group of Catholics in the Archdiocese who find this a particularly prayerful way of celebrating Mass.
If you go
Celebrations of the Tridentine rite will take place on the following Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.: Aug. 22, Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. St. Michael pastor Father Thomas Brundage, JCL, will be the celebrant and the sacrament of reconciliation will be offered prior to Mass.
Why do you think people want this form of the Mass celebrated?
I think the answer to this might be, in part, generational. For older folks who grew-up with this form of the Mass, some of them sincerely miss it. For younger folks who did not grow-up with it (I put myself into this camp!), the Tridentine rite is compelling because of its great stress on the sacred nature of the Body and Blood of the Lord. This is not to deny that the ordinary rite does not have the same stress, but it is emphasized in different ways in different rites.
What does the future hold for this Mass in Alaska? What needs to happen in order for there to be a high Mass for instance?
It looks like there may be a couple other priests in the Archdiocese who will be able to celebrate the Tridentine rite Mass. I think it will continue once I return to my diocese of incardination.
For a high Mass, I need more servers trained in the Tridentine rite and a choir also trained in the form and nuances of the music of the Rite.
Will there be a Sunday celebration of this Mass?
The initial request of our parish priests was to not have the Tridentine rite of the Mass complete with the ordinary form of the Mass in our parishes on Sunday. I have been in recent discussions where this is being rethought. The issue at this point is logistical. Between the prison Mass and my Masses in Palmer, I am at four Masses on a normal Sunday weekend. Normally a priest is limited to three Sunday Masses.
What did you personally get out of the preparation and then actual celebration of this Mass? Do you have any impressions?
I believe that learning the Tridentine rite, as difficult as it was, I find that both rites complement each other. I am now much more conscious in the ordinary rite of the precision necessary to be a reverent presider. In the extraordinary rite, I am also conscious that people need to participate in the Mass, each in their own way.
By JOEL DAVIDSONCatholicanchor.org
In July, the Anchorage Archdiocese began providing regular celebrations of the Tridentine rite Mass – also known as the extraordinary form of the Mass. The centuries-old rite – which is said in Latin – was the standard Roman Catholic liturgy before the Second Vatican Council (1962-65).
On July 18, the Tridentine Mass was celebrated at St. Michael Church in Palmer with more than 75 people attending. The Anchor asked celebrant Father Tom Brundage a few questions about the Mass and its significance for the archdiocese.
What was the most difficult aspect of preparing for this celebration as a priest?
The most difficult aspect was finding the kind of time in my schedule to adequately prepare to celebrate the Tridentine rite Mass. I really wanted to avoid only partially knowing the Mass and with the help of my server, Les Syren, as well as the training I received in Chicago, I was able to be at least adequately prepared.
What is the significance of being able to celebrate this older form of the Mass in the Anchorage Archdiocese?
To me, it is a matter of canonical rights as well as the diversity allowed in the Church for different forms of the celebration of the Eucharist.
First, on the matter of rights, Pope Benedict’s motu proprio “Summorum Pontificum” put out certain criteria that must be met before the Tridentine Mass would be offered in the local church. There is a need for a stable community that asks for it was the bottom line. That standard was met, in my opinion, creating the right to this particular rite of the Mass. The tough part was not having any priest ready to say this Mass publicly.
The second note of significance is that we are a church with a lot of diversity. There are over 20 Eastern Catholic Churches all with their own particular form of celebrating the Eucharist. Why not allow for the celebration of the Tridentine rite when there already is so much diversity?
What are the hopes for what this Mass might accomplish in the long run?
My hope is that it will satisfy the hunger for the group of Catholics in the Archdiocese who find this a particularly prayerful way of celebrating Mass.
If you go
Celebrations of the Tridentine rite will take place on the following Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.: Aug. 22, Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. St. Michael pastor Father Thomas Brundage, JCL, will be the celebrant and the sacrament of reconciliation will be offered prior to Mass.
Why do you think people want this form of the Mass celebrated?
I think the answer to this might be, in part, generational. For older folks who grew-up with this form of the Mass, some of them sincerely miss it. For younger folks who did not grow-up with it (I put myself into this camp!), the Tridentine rite is compelling because of its great stress on the sacred nature of the Body and Blood of the Lord. This is not to deny that the ordinary rite does not have the same stress, but it is emphasized in different ways in different rites.
What does the future hold for this Mass in Alaska? What needs to happen in order for there to be a high Mass for instance?
It looks like there may be a couple other priests in the Archdiocese who will be able to celebrate the Tridentine rite Mass. I think it will continue once I return to my diocese of incardination.
For a high Mass, I need more servers trained in the Tridentine rite and a choir also trained in the form and nuances of the music of the Rite.
Will there be a Sunday celebration of this Mass?
The initial request of our parish priests was to not have the Tridentine rite of the Mass complete with the ordinary form of the Mass in our parishes on Sunday. I have been in recent discussions where this is being rethought. The issue at this point is logistical. Between the prison Mass and my Masses in Palmer, I am at four Masses on a normal Sunday weekend. Normally a priest is limited to three Sunday Masses.
What did you personally get out of the preparation and then actual celebration of this Mass? Do you have any impressions?
I believe that learning the Tridentine rite, as difficult as it was, I find that both rites complement each other. I am now much more conscious in the ordinary rite of the precision necessary to be a reverent presider. In the extraordinary rite, I am also conscious that people need to participate in the Mass, each in their own way.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Extraodinary Form of the Mass Begins
As reported in the Archdiocese of Anchorage newspaper, the Catholic Anchor:
Tridentine Mass returns
Beginning this month, the Anchorage Archdiocese will provide regular celebrations of the Tridentine Rite Mass — also known as the extraordinary form of the Mass. The centuries-old Tridentine Rite — which is said in Latin — was the standard Roman Catholic liturgy before the Second Vatican Council (1962-65). In his July 2007 apostolic letter, Pope Benedict XVI reasserted its use.
The Tridentine Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael Church in Palmer (432 East Fireweed Ave.) on the following Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.: July 18, August 22, September 19, October 24, November 21 and December 19. St. Michael pastor Father Thomas Brundage, JCL will be the celebrant.
Tridentine Mass returns
Beginning this month, the Anchorage Archdiocese will provide regular celebrations of the Tridentine Rite Mass — also known as the extraordinary form of the Mass. The centuries-old Tridentine Rite — which is said in Latin — was the standard Roman Catholic liturgy before the Second Vatican Council (1962-65). In his July 2007 apostolic letter, Pope Benedict XVI reasserted its use.
The Tridentine Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael Church in Palmer (432 East Fireweed Ave.) on the following Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.: July 18, August 22, September 19, October 24, November 21 and December 19. St. Michael pastor Father Thomas Brundage, JCL will be the celebrant.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Dominican Rite: Noon, Every First Saturday at Holy Family Cathedral, Anchorage, Alaska (Video of recessional at end of post.)
The faithful file in...
Opening prayers...
Elevation.
Ecce Agnus Dei...
Communion...
The final Gospel...
Celebrant Fr. Vincent Kelber, O.P.
Opening prayers...
Elevation.
Ecce Agnus Dei...
Communion...
The final Gospel...
Celebrant Fr. Vincent Kelber, O.P.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
More News on Summorum in Alaska
From The Catholic Anchor:
News & Notes
Traditional Mass moves forward
On July 7, 2007 Pope Benedict XVI issued the apostolic letter, “Summorum Pontificum,” which expanded the celebration of the Roman Rite according to the 1962 Missal promulgated by Blessed John XXIII.
In order to make this more traditional form of the Mass available for Catholics in the Anchorage Archdiocese, Father Thomas Brundage, Moderator of the Curia and Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, is scheduled to receive training at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago in September.
According to Father Brundage, the Anchorage Archdiocese hopes to begin offering this Mass (also known as the Tridentine Mass) by Fall 2008. The location and frequency of the Mass, however, are yet to be determined.
The Chicago-based course is available for priests across the country in order to equip them in using the Latin language and more involved rubrics associated with the older Mass. The Mass from the Roman Missal in use since 1970 remains the ordinary form of the Mass, while celebration of the older Tridentine rite remains the extraordinary form.
For more information, contact Father Brundage at tbrundage@caa-ak.org.
News & Notes
Traditional Mass moves forward
On July 7, 2007 Pope Benedict XVI issued the apostolic letter, “Summorum Pontificum,” which expanded the celebration of the Roman Rite according to the 1962 Missal promulgated by Blessed John XXIII.
In order to make this more traditional form of the Mass available for Catholics in the Anchorage Archdiocese, Father Thomas Brundage, Moderator of the Curia and Judicial Vicar for the Archdiocese of Anchorage, is scheduled to receive training at Mundelein Seminary in Chicago in September.
According to Father Brundage, the Anchorage Archdiocese hopes to begin offering this Mass (also known as the Tridentine Mass) by Fall 2008. The location and frequency of the Mass, however, are yet to be determined.
The Chicago-based course is available for priests across the country in order to equip them in using the Latin language and more involved rubrics associated with the older Mass. The Mass from the Roman Missal in use since 1970 remains the ordinary form of the Mass, while celebration of the older Tridentine rite remains the extraordinary form.
For more information, contact Father Brundage at tbrundage@caa-ak.org.
Requiem Mass
With special thanks to Archbishop Roger L. Schwietz, OMI, the Dominican Friars of Holy Family Cathedral and Fr. Armand Nigro, S.J. who offered the Requiem Mass for Anita Kimberley Syren, r.i.p. August 7, 2008.
Entrance.
Entrance.
Fr. Vincent Kelber, O.P., chants the epistle.
Dies Irae.
Sermon, Fr. Armand Nigro, S.J.
Offeratory
Obituary for Anita Kimberley Syren
Anchorage resident Anita Kimberley “Kim” Syren, age 81, died peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Anchorage on August 7, 2008.
She was born and raised in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. In 1949 she graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing at Hotel Dieu Hospital. She received the Mother Superior’s award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life, and those who knew her then and later recall that she contributed to the life of all those around her. She also received the Jean Mance Scholarship in public health nursing, foreshadowing her work as a foundress of Alaska Right to Life and Birthright, her participation in Operation Rescue and the numerous years she taught Natural Family Planning.
After graduating from nursing school she moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1949 and practiced nursing in the obstetrics unit of the “Old” Providence Hospital. She married her husband Lester Syren in 1951 at Holy Family Cathedral and they brought eight children into the world. She often brought them with her to daily Mass, the high point of her day. Eventually she became an oblate of St. Benedict and took up various apostolates through the Legion of Mary, practices which formed the basis of her spiritual life.
After her wedding she donated her gown to make priest’s vestments. Years later she witnessed Pope John Paul II ordain her son Kermit a priest in St. Peter’s. At that time she addressed the 6,000 guests gathered at the Pope Paul VI Auditorium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Legionaries of Christ.
She gave the land for the Monastery of Perpetual Adoration in Anchorage, and while it was being built, was honored to have the Sisters use her home as their first temporary monastery while she and her family lived elsewhere. In 1986 she was also blessed to witness her daughter Gail’s final vows with the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in San Francisco, California.
She is preceded in death by her husband Lester, son Jon and daughter Sr. Gail Marie of St. Joseph, brothers Garry, Ainslie and Robert, and sister Doris. She is survived by her sister Beverley, sons Fr. Kermit Syren, L.C., Stephen and Les (wife Nicole), and daughters Karyn (husband Mike) Wise, Therese Syren and Wyn Froelich (husband Greg), 19 grandchildren: Catherine, Joseph, John Francis, James, Thomas, Justin, Peter, Luke, Veronica, Judy, Rachael, James, Michael, Sophia, Ben, Max, Izzy, Rose, Jess, Jen, John Paul, Carley, Joseph, Jon, Eleta, Lillian, Mary and Luke Benedict, and three great-grand children Ursula, Louisa and Pia.
Kim’s central focus was always her family. She travelled to Canada and South Dakota regularly under difficult conditions to visit her family of origin and in-laws and when possible brought her children along. She made life a joyful adventure for them centered in Christ, and was her grandchildren’s beloved “Gram-cracker.” They and their parents treasured her loving and joyful presence, and she was there for them at every family celebration and holiday even throughout her six final years of chemotherapy and surgeries. As they prayed the rosary around her bed, Kim’s last words to them were “Oh, my beautiful little children!”
Her son, Fr. Kermit Syren, offered the funeral Mass at 2:00PM on August 14 at Holy Family Cathedral at 811 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, followed by burial at Anchorage Memorial Cemetery and a reception in the Holy Family Cathedral basement. Fr. Armand Nigro, S.J. offered a Requiem Mass (Tridentine Rite) at Holy Family Cathedral on August 30 at 2:00PM.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, 2645 East 72nd Avenue, Anchorage Alaska 99507 or the Legionaries of Christ, 275 Mechanic Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896.
She was born and raised in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. In 1949 she graduated from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing at Hotel Dieu Hospital. She received the Mother Superior’s award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life, and those who knew her then and later recall that she contributed to the life of all those around her. She also received the Jean Mance Scholarship in public health nursing, foreshadowing her work as a foundress of Alaska Right to Life and Birthright, her participation in Operation Rescue and the numerous years she taught Natural Family Planning.
After graduating from nursing school she moved to Anchorage, Alaska in 1949 and practiced nursing in the obstetrics unit of the “Old” Providence Hospital. She married her husband Lester Syren in 1951 at Holy Family Cathedral and they brought eight children into the world. She often brought them with her to daily Mass, the high point of her day. Eventually she became an oblate of St. Benedict and took up various apostolates through the Legion of Mary, practices which formed the basis of her spiritual life.
After her wedding she donated her gown to make priest’s vestments. Years later she witnessed Pope John Paul II ordain her son Kermit a priest in St. Peter’s. At that time she addressed the 6,000 guests gathered at the Pope Paul VI Auditorium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Legionaries of Christ.
She gave the land for the Monastery of Perpetual Adoration in Anchorage, and while it was being built, was honored to have the Sisters use her home as their first temporary monastery while she and her family lived elsewhere. In 1986 she was also blessed to witness her daughter Gail’s final vows with the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in San Francisco, California.
She is preceded in death by her husband Lester, son Jon and daughter Sr. Gail Marie of St. Joseph, brothers Garry, Ainslie and Robert, and sister Doris. She is survived by her sister Beverley, sons Fr. Kermit Syren, L.C., Stephen and Les (wife Nicole), and daughters Karyn (husband Mike) Wise, Therese Syren and Wyn Froelich (husband Greg), 19 grandchildren: Catherine, Joseph, John Francis, James, Thomas, Justin, Peter, Luke, Veronica, Judy, Rachael, James, Michael, Sophia, Ben, Max, Izzy, Rose, Jess, Jen, John Paul, Carley, Joseph, Jon, Eleta, Lillian, Mary and Luke Benedict, and three great-grand children Ursula, Louisa and Pia.
Kim’s central focus was always her family. She travelled to Canada and South Dakota regularly under difficult conditions to visit her family of origin and in-laws and when possible brought her children along. She made life a joyful adventure for them centered in Christ, and was her grandchildren’s beloved “Gram-cracker.” They and their parents treasured her loving and joyful presence, and she was there for them at every family celebration and holiday even throughout her six final years of chemotherapy and surgeries. As they prayed the rosary around her bed, Kim’s last words to them were “Oh, my beautiful little children!”
Her son, Fr. Kermit Syren, offered the funeral Mass at 2:00PM on August 14 at Holy Family Cathedral at 811 W 6th Ave, Anchorage, followed by burial at Anchorage Memorial Cemetery and a reception in the Holy Family Cathedral basement. Fr. Armand Nigro, S.J. offered a Requiem Mass (Tridentine Rite) at Holy Family Cathedral on August 30 at 2:00PM.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, 2645 East 72nd Avenue, Anchorage Alaska 99507 or the Legionaries of Christ, 275 Mechanic Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896.
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