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Absolution at the catafalque
Photos by new York Scugnizzo |
Réquiem ætérnam dona eis Dómine: et lux perpétua luceat eis. V. In memória ætérna erit justus: ab auditióne mala non timébit.
Absólve, Dómine, ánimas ómnium fidélium defunctorum ab omni vinculo delictórum. V. Et gratia tua illis succurénte, mereántur evádere judicium ultiónis. V. Et lucis ætémæ beatitúdine pérfrui. (4 esdras 2:34, 35; Ps 111:7) 1
Nearly thirty parishioners braved the cold and rain Thursday evening to celebrate a Sung Requiem Mass and Absolution at the Catafalque at Holy Name of Jesus Church (245 Prospect Park West) in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. Offered for the Faithful Departed of the Parish, we solemnly prayed for the happy repose of the souls of our ancestors.
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| High altar and catafalque |
The Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was sung by celebrant and homilist Rev. Jason N. Espinal, who was dutifully assisted by MC Roberto Barrientos, Andres Barrientos, Jorge A. Fernandes Vidro and Brian Hilley. The motets and Mass setting were composed by choir director David Adam Smith and gloriously chanted by Catherine Hedberg, Peter Great, Ryland Angel, Art Bryan Manabat, Peter Walker, and Sean Salamon.
Elated by the Mass, members and friends of the Fratelli della Santa Fede (Brothers of the Holy Faith) went out for a celebratory meal and discussed, among other things, the current state of the Church. After dinner, a couple of us passed by nearby Green-Wood Cemetery to pray and gain the plenary indulgences offered between November 1-8 for the poor and forgotten Souls of Purgatory.
Thank you Rev. Lawrence D. Ryan, Pastor and members of the Holy Name congregation for your continued warmth and hospitality. Special thanks to Cindy Brolsma and organizers for your hard work and dedication. As always, it was a great joy to celebrate our faith together.
~ Giovanni di Napoli, November 8th, Feast of the Four Crowned Martyrs
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| The catafalque, a symbolic funeral bier with black funeral pall and candles |
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| Arriving early, we got to hear the choir practicing in the loft |
The next Latin Mass celebrated at Holy Name Church will be the Titular Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus on Sunday, January 5th at 5:00PM.
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(1) “Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. V. The just shall be in everlasting remembrance; he shall not fear the evil hearing.
Absolve, O Lord, the souls of all the faithful departed from every bond of sin. V. And by the help of Thy grace may they be enabled to escape the avenging judgment. V. And enjoy the bliss of everlasting light.
