Rorate Mass to be Celebrated in Greenwich

From Father La Pastina of St. Mary Church, Greenwich

Dear Friends in Christ,

There are many different customs linked to the celebration of Advent. One of these customs is called a “Rorate Mass” a special Mass celebrated in honor of Our Lady on the Saturdays of Advent. The title comes from the first words of the entrance antiphon for the Mass which translated means: ” Drop down ye heavens from above” This reminds us that the Lord came down from heaven and became Man in the womb of the Virgin. What makes this Mass so unusual is that it is celebrated in the early morning by candlelight. The celebration should be timed so that the sun begins to rise by the time of the consecration of the Mass.

We will celebrate a Sung “Rorate Mass” in according to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite (1962 Missal in Latin) on Saturday, Dec 13th at 6:30 in the morning. If you are an early riser please join us!

With prayers and good wishes,
Father La Pastina
Saint Mary Church
178 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830