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Date Posted: 19:39:29 05/21/07 Mon
Author: lindalu
Author Host/IP: c-24-18-131-249.hsd1.mn.comcast.net / 24.18.131.249
Subject: Re: Do you attend Mass weekly?
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Joan
's message, "Do you attend Mass weekly?" on 05:53:00 05/17/07 Thu
I go to mass every Sunday! I sing in the choir (when I am in town) so I made a commitment to it. I like how it "forces" me to go... even though at 9 AM Sunday I feel like I oculd stay in bed forever, I am always so glad and grateful that I am there. I sometimes feel I never want mass to end!
Here is the link to my parish
http://www.stcatherineparish.net/
I would love to see where others go to mass.
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Joan, I am not Catholic...as you know................ -- Barb, 09:49:29 05/22/07 Tue [1] (clgrtnt5-port-45.dial.telus.net/161.184.48.45)
but I grew up in a largely Roman Catholic neighbourhood and there was a wonderful Roman Catholic Church at the top of my street. (St. Basils) Most of my friends in the area were Roman Catholic as well and I would once in awhile attend mass with them, and I got to know the Priests and Nuns from the church very well. In fact, some of them would come to our house for tea! It was a good inter-action between religions and it garnished alot of respect on both sides. I even sang Christmas Carols at St. Basils on Christmas Eve...and was always made welcome. (I imagine that father Sylvester and Father Kelly must have wondered what this little Jewish gal was all about though! lol I just loved to sing! :-)
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Re: Joan, I am not Catholic...as you know................ -- Joan, 12:40:02 05/22/07 Tue [1] (ip72-195-155-244.ri.ri.cox.net/72.195.155.244)
I felt the same way at the synagogue. They sang in Hebrew, but had it written w/ the English alphabet, so it only took a short time to figure out the pronunciations. It was so much fun to sing along. By the 2nd Bat Mitvah, I was doing pretty well. There's one more coming up--same family--and this time I'll be so proficient that no one will be able to tell that I'm not Jewish. lol
Most Catholic churches are welcoming. But some are horrible (the one I grew up in, for example).
When Billy made his First Communion, his instructor sat with us, and told his friend (Jewish) all about the symbolism in the church.
Did you know that the oldest synagogue (still standing) is in little Rhode Island?
The first Baptist church is here, too.
Joan
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Fascinating stuff, Joan............. -- Barb, 11:17:33 05/23/07 Wed [1] (clgrtnt3-port-81.dial.telus.net/161.184.44.81)
and it is quite thrilling to learn that you have attended your share of Bat Mitzvahs. I cannot follow Hebrew and I did not have a Bat Mitzvah, but both of my brothers had a Bar Mitzvah, of course. It is considered necessary for boys but not for girls. Thank you for your post in reply to mind...such an interesting read! :-)
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Here's the link to Touro -- Joan, 12:42:51 05/22/07 Tue [1] (ip72-195-155-244.ri.ri.cox.net/72.195.155.244)
http://www.tourosynagogue.org/
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Touro........... -- Barb, 11:28:57 05/23/07 Wed [1] (clgrtnt3-port-81.dial.telus.net/161.184.44.81)
Joan...that was so kind of you, and I am completely fascinated by Touro synagogue, having not heard of it's existence before. It is a magnificent structure with a wonderful history, and it's architect Peter Harrison was obviously quite brilliant! I have learned something new and exciting, and I am going to pass the information and site along to others who I know will value it tremendously. Thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness both. Sincerely, Barb :-)
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