Praenotanda - January/February 2021

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Update from the Offices of Liturgy and Music

The Blessing of Throats on the Memorial of Saint Blaise - February 3rd

The Office of Liturgy recommends that this blessing be given over all the people rather than individually. This is provided for in the Book of Blessings at number 1628— “…a priest or deacon may give the blessing to all assembled by extending hands, without crossed candles, over the people while saying the prayer of blessing [1633]. A lay minister says the prayer proper to lay ministers [1634] without making the sign of the cross.”
“If the blessing is conferred during the Mass, the blessing follows the homily and the general intercessions, or, for pastoral reasons, the prayer of blessing may take the place of the final blessing of the Mass.” (BB 1626)

Ash Wednesday - February 17th

The following directives were issued on January 12, 2021 from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments and pertain to the method of distributing ashes, during a time of pandemic.
- The Priest says the prayer for blessing the ashes. He sprinkles the ashes with holy water, without saying anything. Then he addresses all those present and only once says the formula as it appears in the Roman Missal, applying it to all in general: “Repent, and believe in the Gospel”, or “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return”.
  The Priest then cleanses his hands, puts on a facemask, and distributes the ashes to those who come to him or, if appropriate, he goes to those who are standing in their places. The Priest takes the ashes and sprinkles them on the head of each one without saying anything.

Click on the link to download the 2021 Liturgy Advisory for the Season of Lent.

FDLC Update

Pope Francis declared a Year of St. Joseph to be observed from December 8, 2020 - December 8, 2021. The FDLC has provided resources such as prayers, devotions and music suggestions to celebrate through out this year. For more information and to view these resources, visit the FDLC website.

Orlando Liturgical Conference Update

2021 Orlando Liturgical Conference
August 27 - 28, 2021

NPM Update

NPM has announced its 44th National Convention, July 27th - 30th, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The convention will be a hybrid convention, accessible in-person and virtually. To register and for more information, visit the NPM website.

LTP Update

Liturgy Training Publications is offering the third track of the series, The Essentials of Catholic Liturgy, for Pastoral, Liturgical and Music Ministers. The third track of the series is Liturgy, Life and Discipleship, and begins on February 8th. For more information and to register for this track, click on the picture below.

Diocese of St. Petersburg & the RCIA Institute

The Worship and Evangelization/Formation/Youth & Family Life offices of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and the Diocesan RCIA Committee will host the Diocesan RCIA Institute on Saturday, January 30th. The topics include Celebrating the Rite of Election and the Scrutinies. The Institute will be virtual and facilitated by Timothy A. Johnston and Todd Williamson of the Virtual Training Team for Liturgy Training Publications.

For more information and to register, visit the Diocese of St. Petersburg website.

Upcoming Liturgical Considerations

February 2nd - Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

See the Roman Missal for the Blessing of Candles and Procession.
World Day for Consecrated Life.

February 3rd - Memorial of Saint Blaise, Bishop and Martyr

The memorial of Saint Blaise is the traditional day for Blessing of Throats.

February 11th - World Day of the Sick

February 17th - Ash Wednesday

The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. It is not permissible to anticipate Ash Wednesday with a "Vigil Mass" (or a Liturgy of the Word with the Distribution of Ashes) on Tuesday evening.
The Penitential Act is omitted in all celebrations of the Eucharist on this day.
The blessing and distribution of ashes follows the homily.

February 21st - First Sunday of Lent

Parishes of the Diocese of Orlando who are sending Catechumens for Election are to celebrate the Rite of Sending with the Enrollment of Names into the Book of the Elect at a parish liturgy prior to the Rite of Election at the Basilica.
The Rite of Election will be celebrated by Most Reverend John Noonan, Bishop of Orlando, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe at 3:00 p.m. Please contact the Secretary for Laity, Family and Life at (407) 246-4914 for inquiries regarding registration of catechumens and sponsors.

February 28th - Second Sunday of Lent

March 7th - Third Sunday of Lent

Parishes who have members of the Elect called to the Easter Sacraments celebrate the First Scrutiny.
The Mass at which the Scrutiny takes place uses the texts from the Ritual Mass for the Celebration of the Scrutinies found in the Roman Missal.
- The Readings for Year A are used at these Masses.

March 14th - Fourth Sunday of Lent

Parishes who have members of the Elect called to the Easter Sacraments celebrate the Second Scrutiny.
The Mass at which the Scrutiny takes place uses the texts from the Ritual Mass for the Celebration of the Scrutinies found in the Roman Missal.
- The Readings for Year A are used at these Masses.

Important events in the life of the local church in the Diocese of Orlando:

Saturday, February 13th - Mass for Marriage at St. James Cathedral at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, February 21st - Rite of Election at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe at 3:00 p.m.

Anniversaries of the Blessings and Dedications of Churches in the Diocese of Orlando:

January 2nd:

Blessing of St. Gerard Mission in Edgewater by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey in 2000.

January 3rd:

Dedication of Epiphany Catholic Church in Port Orange by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey in 1999.

January 13th:

Dedication of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Smyrna Beach by Bishop Thomas J. Grady in 1985.

January 15th:

Dedication of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church in Port Orange by Bishop Thomas J. Grady in 1989.
Dedication of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Clermont by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey in 2002.

January 16th:

Dedication of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Celebration by Bishop Thomas G. Wenski in 2010.

January 17th:

Dedication of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lakeland by Bishop Patrick J. Barry in 1937.

January 19th:

Dedication of Resurrection Catholic Church in Lakeland by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey in 1997.

January 20th:

Dedication of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Viera by Bishop John Noonan in 2018.

January 25th:

Dedication of the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle in Daytona Beach by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey in 1996.
Designation of the Church of Saint Paul the Apostle in Daytona Beach as a Minor Basilica by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.

January 26th:

Dedication of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando by Bishop Thomas G. Wenski in 2008.

January 27th:

Dedication of All Souls Catholic Church in Sanford by Bishop Thomas G. Wenski in 2008.

January 28th:

Dedication of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kissimmee by Bishop John Noonan in 2018.
Dedication of St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lady Lake by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey in 1996.

January 29th:

Dedication of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Orlando by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey in 1994.

January 30th:

Dedication of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Winter Park by Bishop William D. Borders in 1969.
Dedication of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Belleview by Bishop Thomas J. Grady in 1977.

February 2nd:

Dedication of Mary, Mother of God Chapel at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center in Winter Park by Bishop Thomas J. Grady in 1992.

February 4th:

Dedication of St. Paul Catholic Church in Leesburg by Bishop John Noonan in 2018.

February 6th:

Dedication of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Casselberry by Bishop Thomas G. Wenski in 2005.

February 10th:

Dedication of St. Mary Catholic Church in Rockledge by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey in 2002.

February 11th:

Dedication of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Daytona Beach by Bishop Thomas J. Grady in 1982.

February 19th:

Dedication of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kissimmee by Bishop Norbert M. Dorsey in 2004.

February 25th:

Dedication of Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Merritt Island by Bishop Thomas J. Grady in 1990.