This evening a Missa Cantata was celebrated at St. Gabriel’s, Stamford in honor of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. The pastor, Fr. Cyprian LaPastina, was the celebrant and deacon Aaron Huberfeld of the Institute of Christ the King preached. It was instructive to experience how effective the Traditional liturgy can be in the more intimate setting of this church. Those familiar with this church will note that the sanctuary can be adapted for both the Traditional and Novus Ordo masses. Some aspects of this ceremony might raise eyebrows among liturgical purists. For example, to simply read the epistle and gospel in English (on shaky authority)while surrounding them with Latin chant downgrades the liturgical and aesthetic impact of the readings. And it seems questionable to chant a hymn during the reading of the last gospel. Nevertheless, it was an impressive start (or rather restarting) of the celebration of the Traditional Mass at this parish.
The new, classical chapel. Another impressive addition by the pastor to an ungainly building that was a originally a gymnasium.
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