An even better Altar-ation.
So after two days from the first Altar-ation, we made some modifications, and this is what we’ve come up with so far. It took about an hour to put together with several people. Naturally it’s a work-in-progress of course, like organic development.
Before:
After:
And after after!
From a distance:
We may also try and add some side Altars as well. We have a statue of Mary to the left, which could be used for that. And as far as the Altar rails, we’ll probably just pull out the kneelers for the People’s Communion, because a permanent Altar rail would drastically change the Sanctuary. Some pews would probably have to be taken out if that were ever done.
Also, I’ve learned that Bishop Provost is in the hospital for a bacterial infection. Prayers are needed.
Update - For whom it may concern: I just want everyone to know that the temporary Altar-ations are unofficial. The Lake Charles Latin Mass Society will of course cooperate with the diocese to ensure that the implementation of the motu propio is done in the way the bishop would like it to be done.
July 28th, 2007 at 11:39 am
That looks incredible. I especially like the widened altar and the altar frontal in picture three compared to picture two. It looks like an awful lot of work went into it. Thank you very much for all the hard work.
July 29th, 2007 at 11:02 pm
Any news about Bishop Provost? I’ve been praying(and worrying!)
And — what has the feedback been from the Altar-ation — have any random communicants wandered in and been upset?
July 30th, 2007 at 8:44 am
Bishop Provost is out of the hospital, and is now resting at home. He’ll be bed-ridden for about a week. The infection was in his leg(s).
So far no one has been upset. Most have liked it very much but it’ll be a work in progress to get it to the point of perfection.
July 30th, 2007 at 9:57 pm
Oh Good! So the infection is under control. Whew. Wymaniacs are homeward bound tomorrow!
July 31st, 2007 at 11:18 am
Hi. I’m very interested in the “goings-on” at OLQH (my wife was confirmed there in 2003 - we now live in MS). Will the “altar-ations” be permananent, or just put in place when the extraordinary form is celebrated and removed thereafter?
God Bless.
July 31st, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Dan, concerning the “goings-on” there are a number of traditional Catholics at OLQH who want the Latin Mass, including myself.
The “altar-ations” are temporary, and will be put in place for the extraordinary form and then removed. We’re trying to make it as simple as possible, because last time it took about an hour and a half to get everything set up. But who knows, maybe one day the Novus Ordo will be celebrated with ad orientum and Latin, etc.
August 1st, 2007 at 7:42 am
Andrew, best wishes with everything. To be honest, based on the few times I attended mass at OLQH, the last thing I would expect is the extraordinary form of mass. But I am thrilled to see this development. And, yes, the NO in latin and ad orientem, with communion rails, no extraordinary ministers of communion, and even birettas can be as solemn and reverent as the extraordinary form. Our former parish in St. Paul celebrated in this way every day of the week! (They never bought into the hippie wreckovations.) Check them out at http://www.stagnes.net, and click on “desktops” and scroll down for photos. Also, I believe that the 11am mass at St. Patrick’s in New Orleans now celebrates the NO ad orientem. Also, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in AL does likewise. God bless, I look forward to assisting at the extraordinary form of mass there when we visit family in the LC area.
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:01 am
Andrew and Fr. Tolentino, you have done the impossible. I was stationed 7 years at OLQH and it’s such a happy thing to see your love of Mother Church and her various Rites.
I have been celebrating the N.O. ad orientem for over six years now and cannot imagine turning toward the people at the Canon. I always use Canon I, and my parishioners have easily picked up the Pater Noster, Sanctus, Agnus Dei, and even memorized the Tantum Ergo. A large kneeler is provided in the Cameron church and most folks kneel and receive on the tongue. We keep a veil tree at the narthex and there is a voluntary $7.00 donation. The veils are exquisite and come from Nigeria.
The Latin Mass has greatly informed the way I celebrate the N.O. Mass. If we priests would just follow the rubrics and remain open to the fullness of what Mother Church offers, all should be well. You inspire me!