A Solemn Mass for the Feast of St. Michael will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 29th at 7:30 pm at Notre Dame Church, New Hyde Park, NY.

In the infamous (for Traditionalists) diocese of Dijon, France, a new abbot for a monastery of the Cistercians of the strict observance(Trappists):

Messe du Saint-Esprit au jour de l’élection du nouvel Abbé de Cîteaux

An aging community of monks amid buildings and furnishings of surpassing ugliness(see link above ). Such a contrast with the simple yet beautiful architecture of the early Cistercians.

…from the pastor of St. Mary’s parish, Providence, RI. (FSSP)

– I’ve been asked more than once about whether we should pursue another project, given the hostility of not just the pope but many prelates, clergy, religious and laity to the Vetus Ordo. Could the pope just suppress the FSSP? Yes. And if he did, the bishop of Providence would be left trying to provide for your needs, which would be a daunting task for him. The worst-case scenario would be that we are ordered to leave the diocese and the parish would be closed. Could this happen? Yes. If it did, I’ve already made up my mind what I’m not going to do. I won’t go independent (I’ve seen way too much schism in that department), nor will I join the SSPX (as if they’d have me). I would instead retire, get a small house with my meager savings and hit the road in some area such as this one, going around celebrating Mass at people’s houses, all underground of course, keeping the Mass alive and waiting for better times.

– As a Society of Apostolic Life, we are very much working on each possibility and are planning how to fight like junkyard dogs, if needed. But more than anything, we trust our Lord 100% that He knew what He is doing when He permitted the Motu Proprio of this pope. Our Lord told us that there is only One Whom we should fear. And it isn’t the pope or some cardinal with a chip on his shoulder about tradition.

– By now you’ve heard about the grave restriction of our work in Mexico. It is not 100%, and maybe we can hang on down there for better times, but better times may not be coming. To be honest, I have a feeling that this is the end of our work in Mexico. We will lose many battles, I think.

– Fraternity priests will be meeting in Nebraska from October 25-29 for a recollection and an ordination. Both Fr. Truong and I will be attending. We need to stand solid and united not just for our society, but also for the faithful we serve. Zoom meetings cannot accomplish this. So, we may not have Masses available for you during that week. Please understand that this might be the last meeting we have together as a Society.

Bulletin for the Week of September 26, 2021

A Missa Cantata will be offered on Tuesday, September 21, 6:00 p.m. for the feast of Saint Matthew at St. Augustine Church, 30 Caputo Road, North Branford., CT. Father Robert L. Turner will be the celebrant and homilist.

Music: Josquin de Prez’s Missa “Hercules Dux Ferrariae,” and motets by Tallis and Palestrina – in addition to the proper chants.

Join us for a day-trip to Lancaster, PA for a Pontifical Mass and young adult social event organized by Juventutem NYC and Philadelphia.

• Pontifical High Mass (Traditional Latin Mass) offered by Bishop Athanasius Schneider with a complete program of Gregorian chant and polyphony
• Following Holy Mass: Social with young adults from across the region
• Cost: $40, including round-trip coach bus transportation, water and some snacks.

RSVP: https://juventutemnyc.com/events

To entice you to attend this trip, we offer photos from the Iuventutem pilgrimage that took place on September 11 to the Holy Mountain, Graymoor, NY. Photos courtesty of Iuventutem NYC. https://www.juventutemnyc.com/events

At St. Emery Church in Fairfield, CT this Sunday at 12:30 pm.