Mass in the Extraordinary Form
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The Diocese of Trenton Celebration of the Mass 
in the Extraordinary Form (Traditional Latin Mass)

Pope Benedict XVI has allowed and encouraged the Extraordinary Form of the Holy Mass (also known as the Traditional Latin Mass) to be more widely available to those who desire it.  In answering the call of our Holy Father, the Bishop of Trenton, David M. O’ Connell, has designated that the Reverend Brian Patrick Woodrow be appointed Liaison to the Diocese of Trenton Celebration of the Mass in the Extraordinary Form (Traditional Latin Mass).

A Message from Rev. Brian Patrick Woodrow

I am excited to welcome you to participate in the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. This is the Mass that developed from antiquity and was standardized by the Council of Trent in 1570. From then on it remained virtually unchanged as the form of our liturgical life until 1969 when the liturgy we are familiar with, the “Novus Ordo,” or New Order, was introduced. Through this profound connection to our history the Traditional Latin Mass exemplifies the ritual tradition of Roman Catholicism, and was even called our “holiest and highest possession” by Cardinal Ratzinger seven years before he became Pope Benedict XVI (“Salt of the Earth”, Josef Cardinal Ratzinger).

Celebrating the Traditional Mass is yet another step closer to the heart of the liturgy. The Mass is our opportunity to worship God, and the Traditional Mass brings us to a new height of worship through its rich symbols, finely detailed ritual, and sublime words. For now, the Traditional Mass may seem foreign to us, but as the language of our ordinary Mass changes, we will become better acquainted with the Latin roots of our liturgical life and better suited to participate in the “extraordinary form,” as our pope has dubbed the Traditional Mass.

I encourage you to come and experience it for yourself. No special education or knowledge of Latin is needed, just a willingness to give it a try and a desire to offer your devotion to God through the heavenly beauty of an ancient ritual.

Pax,
Rev. Brian Patrick Woodrow
Diocesan Liaison to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite
LatinMassTrenton.org

Traditional Latin Mass Altar Servers

For boys and young men, age twelve and older

Join the fastest-growing altar server team in the area!

• As of January 15, 2014 there are 45 young men in training or serving on this hard-working and dedicated team.  Serving at a Traditional Latin Mass requires focus, discipline, reverence and significant practice. 
• Intensive practices are scheduled monthly and alternate between Friday evenings and Saturday mornings at the Church of Saint John the Baptist in Allentown, NJ.
• Server positions are separated into Junior, Senior, and Master of Ceremony 1 and Master of Ceremony 2 ranks, and positions are earned based upon training and experience.
• Positions to be mastered include Torch Bearer, Crucifer, Boat, Thurifer, Acolyte 1, Acolyte 2 and Sacristan (newly added for this team)
• This team is often invited to serve at special Masses and events throughout the Diocese of Trenton.
• The Altar Servers have been inducted into the Archconfraternity of St. Stephen, and are awarded with yearly rank designations.  Inductions for new servers and renewal of the Archconfraternity membership occur the first Sunday in June.

For more information,  please send an email to the Altar Server Team Email Address: UsusAntiquior070707@gmail.com

Traditional Latin Masses in the Diocese of Trenton

Church of St. John the Baptist (Rev. Brian Patrick Woodrow, Pastor) 
1282 Yardville-Allentown Road
Allentown, NJ 08501
609-259-3391
http://www.stjohnromancatholic.org/sjrc/
Friday, 8:00am
Sunday, 12:30pm
Holy Days, as announced on the website and in the bulletin

St. Catherine Laboure Parish 
110 Bray Avenue
Middletown, NJ 07748
732-787-1318
http://www.stcathek.org/ 
Sunday, 9 am, Monday and Friday, Noon

Holy Cross Parish 
30 Ward Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
732-842-0348
http://www.holycrossrumson.org/ 
Sunday, 7 pm, and Wednesday, noon

St. Michael’s Church 
800 Ocean Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740
732-222-8080
http://www.stmichaels-westend.com/