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Monday 21 July 2008

WYD "Mass Kits"

Fascinating, (to me,) bit of insider information in a combox at TNLM, from one of the (Australian?) sacristans at the papal Mass at the Racetrack.
Care was not just taken to insure that the "marquee" Masses were celebrated with the dignity and splendor that we should always wish to bring to our liturgical worship -- other sites for the pilgrim were properly appointed.
http://www.haloscan.com/comments/stribe/5193333765291373241/#234173
hi guys I was one of the sacristans for this Mass and all the other papal events in during the week. I am the guy putting the candlestick on the altar in the pic. As an insider I know that the sacristan manager tried to ensure appropriate and dignified liturgical materials were used throughout the week. Something you dont see in the news is the mass kits put together for the 2000 catechesis Mass sites throughout Sydney. These contained a polished roman crucifix, candles, ciboria, chalices and other altar linens all especially made for the events. This ensured that these site Masses were all provided with proper liturgical materials. I would say a great step forward in these mass papal liturgies!

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