I've recently been corresponding with Donald Mongeau
Chairman of Una Voce right here in Enfield, Connecticut. Here is what Mr. Mongeau asked me to share with my blog readers...(be sure to check out the links below).
Connecticut Catholics are finding the Traditional Latin Mass within
the safety, and bosom of the Holy Catholic Church.
The Catholic Church continues to serve the needs of Her
children:
St Martha Roman Catholic Church in Enfield Ct. is an
excellent example, of Catholics working in union with the parish staff, and
local ordinary to preserve the Traditional Latin Mass for the faithful that
desire to worship God in it.
St Martha`s Parish has many wonderful things going for
it. They have a Catholic school, as well as a dedicated Parish Staff, along with
a chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
The parish is diverse in all that it offers today`s
Catholic. The Parish also offers both forms of Holy Mass for her children. The
Ordinary {English Mass} and Extraordinary {Traditional Latin Mass}.
As a member of the parish, I don`t think I would be out
of line to suggest that : St Martha`s is a good model for successful Catholic
Parishes.
St Martha`s in Enfield Ct has had the ExtraOrdinary Rite
of Mass {Traditional Latin Mass} for over 5 years, with a community that could
swell to near 200 souls.
Recently the long time Administrator Fr. McElheron left
the parish to join another religious order within the heart of the Catholic
Church.
A new Administrator Reverend Cornelius Kelechi was put
in place to serve the parish.
The Catholic Family at St. Martha has found a pastor of
souls in Fr. Kelechi.
To the Credit of the Parish Staff ,and the Pastoral
care given to St Martha`s children by Archbishop Leonard Blair through his very
capable staff {thank you Msgr. Schmitz}
The Latin Mass community concerns, during the transition
over their future, has been eased greatly.
Lesson learned:
We have found a new closeness within our parish, and the
Traditional Latin Mass continues to grow, within the safety of Holy Mother
Church.
The parish staff along with the Bishops, should always
be the 1st direction Catholics should take, to address their needs and
concerns.
Mostly to have Faith in God, and His Holy Bride; The
Catholic Church. She continues to provide for Her children.
We invite all that are looking for the Traditional Latin
Mass to look 1st and always within your very own diocese. We at St
Martha have found them to be very supportive, contrary to
rumors, and the like that tend to find traction on the internet.
In Closing:
Pray for the Pope, and our Bishops
In the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Donald Mongeau
Chairman Una Voce Enfield Ct
Link for St. Martha
Parish
link for Latin Mass news for Enfield Ct. { St. Martha`s}
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