The Liturgical Commission, lead by the Holy Spirit, was established by Bishop Calvo to promote high standards of liturgical celebrations in accord with Church documents concerning Liturgy, chief among these being the “Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy”.
The Diocesan Liturgical Commission (DLC) was established in 2007 by the Office of the Bishop. Bishop Calvo has set two directives for the DLC. First, we will promote high standards of liturgical celebrations in accord with Church documents concerning Liturgy. Chief among these Church documents is the “Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy.” The DLC will accomplish this: • though dissemination and explanation of the Church Liturgical theology • by instruction and classes to parish level liturgy committees • providing a resource to parishes for questions and concerns • providing a model in all Diocesan and Episcopal Liturgical celebrations • through on-going education, catechesis and training of members of this Commission • providing guidelines for certain sacramental and non-sacramental cultural celebrations • implementations of NORMS as required.
Second, the DLC will coordinate the planning of all Diocesan Liturgical celebrations. Chief among these celebrations are (but not exclusive to): • Chrism Mass • Rite of Election • Ordinations (diaconate, presbyteral and episcopal) • Jubilee Mass • Annual Diocesan Conference liturgical celebrations • Mass for Consecrated Life
Members of the Diocesan Liturgy Commission
Members of the Diocesan Liturgy Commission were appointed by Bishop Calvo and serve a term of three years. At term, expiring members may be reappointed and/or new members installed, with the exception of the Liturgy Coordinator, who is on staff with the diocese. Presently there are nine members including two clergy and seven laity:
Jean Sokol, Liturgical Coordinator
Maria Leman
Cathy Allard, Vice Chair
Fr. Bob Chorey Chair
Gloria Castellanos
Sandy McGowan Secretary
These members come from various parishes throughout the diocese and each brings unique gifts and insights to the commission. Additionally, all have liturgical experience in both the parish and the diocesan settings. The DLC meets every other month. Minutes for the current meeting are forwarded to the Office of the Bishop by the Liturgy Coordinator. Direction from the Bishop is relayed to the DLC through the Liturgy Coordinator.
The Church states that liturgy, primarily the Eucharist, is both source and summit for bringing the faithful to full, active, conscious participation in the life of the church. To that end, we are a free resource for pastors and priests, liturgy committees, directors of music, lectors, environment committees, and all other active liturgical ministries. Additionally, we are responsible for coordinating the planning of all diocesan liturgical celebrations. Our vision is to be a model of authentic and dynamic liturgy for the benefit of the community.
We invite you to explore our website and to contact us with questions, comments or suggestions.
Consecrated Life January 30, 2011 St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, 11:30 A.M. World Day for Consecrated Life (WDCL) is held on the Feast of the Presentation or the Sunday following it. We recognize and give thanks for those who have consecrated their lives to God and the Church through the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Rite of Election Adults March 13, 2011 St. Rose of Lima, 2:00 P.M. Rite of Election Children March 20, 2011 Cathedral 2:00 P.M. This ritual is held on the first Sunday of Lent, in which those Elect and Candidates who will be received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil are welcomed by the Bishop. Chrism Mass April 14, 2011 St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, 12:10 P.M. Traditionally held on the day of Holy Thursday, this Mass is celebrated in the Diocese of Reno the week before. The Bishop blesses and consecrates the oils to be used in the upcoming Easter Celebrations and all the sacramental celebrations within the coming year. The priests of the diocese are to attend, and during which they renew their ordination promises.
Jubilee Mass Celebrated once a year, generally in June, to honor those married 25+ years. This mass is open to all people and is a wonderful way to honor those in our community who serve through the sacrament of matrimony.
Ordinations
Diaconate Ordination September 17, 2011 St. Teresa of Avila, Carson City, 11 a.m. (diaconate, presbyteral, episcopal) There are three ordination rites, for deacons, both permanent and transitional, for priests and for bishops. Each are grand diocesan celebrations, full of symbolism and ritual that bring forth the mystery of Holy Orders.
Annual Diocesan Conference 2012: Jan. 13-14, 2013: Jan. 11-12 John Ascuaga's Nugget Held in January, the DLC shares in the planning of the liturgies that take place during the conference: Morning Prayer and the afternoon Liturgy. The liturgies are an opportunity to gather as the Church of Northern Nevada and to recognize that we are one family, one body in Christ.
The Vatican has revised the English translation of the Roman Missal.This has been a work in progress for several years now.This new revision will represent a more literal translation from the source Latin texts.This translation styles seeks to bring forth more of the theology of the original Latin, the biblical references found within, and to have the English conform more to the other translated texts throughout the world.This translation can lead us further into the insights of Vatican II.
What will change?
The first thing people will notice is the dialogue between the presider and the people.Currently the presider says: “The Lord be with you,” and the response is:“And also with you.”The new response will be “And with your spirit.”There will also be changes in the Creed and Gloria.The mass settings for the music will also be changed.
The majority of the changes will be in the prayers and mass parts of the presider.
What will NOT change?
The language will remain the same.We are NOT going back to Latin, but will remain using English.The postures will be the same, and the presider will NOT have his back to you.
When will it change?
The United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) will make it take effect the first Sunday of Advent, 2011.So we are still more than a year away.This gives each diocese and parish and opportunity to prepare for the changes. Our diocese has already begun with workshops for the various liturgical ministers, and will continue throughout the year. Each parish will need to take responsibility, with the aid of the diocese and other resources, to prepare its members.
What can you do?
As a lay person, you can prepare yourself by going to the USCCB website and begin to familiarize with the changes. Make sure to attend any parish or diocesan session that pertains to the revisions. Take the opportunity to explore the richness and beauty of our Catholic Liturgy. There is nothing more important for us as Catholics than our Sunday celebration of the Eucharist.
Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion Under Both Kinds in the Dioceses of the United States of America, Approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on June 14, 2001 (Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments)http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/girm-norms-en.shtml
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Parish Guide to Implementing the Roman Missal, Third Edition, USCCB Publishing (June 20,2010).
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, General Instruction of the Roman Missal: Liturgy Documentary Series 2, USCCB Publishing (2003).
Foley, Edward; Mitchell, Nathan D.; Pierce, Joanne, editors; A Commentary on the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: Developed Under the Auspices of the Catholic Academy of Liturgy and Co-Sponsored by the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions; A Pueblo Book, Liturgical Press (2008).
Hahn, Scott; Spirit and Life: Interpreting the Bible in Ordinary Time.Emmaus Road Publishing (2009).
Hahn, Scott; The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth.Darton, Longman & Todd, Ltd.(2003).
Joncas, Jan Michael; From Sacred Song to Ritual Music: Twentieth-Century Understandings of Roman Catholic Worship Music; Liturgical Press (1997).
Johnson, Lawrence J.; The Mystery of Faith: A Study of the Structural Elements of the Order of Mass; Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions (Rev. Ed. 2004).
Pecklers, Keith; The Genius of the Roman Rite: On the Reception and Implementation of the New Missal, A Pueblo Book, Liturgical Press (2009).
Turner, Paul; A Guide to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications (2003).
Turner, Paul; Let Us Pray: Guide to the Rubrics of Sunday Mass, A Pueblo Book, Liturgical Press (2006).
