Priest Talk Series

Each year one of our parish priests hosts a series of presentations on a topic of choice. The priest talk series are held in the fall, usually in September and October.

If you missed the series or were unable to attend all of the sessions, you can download the PowerPoint presentation and Additional Notes that were used, these notes and files will remain online throughout the year.

2011 - The Mass is Changing
presented by Fr. Michael Christensen

The Mass is ChangingThe changes, background and history of the development of the Mass and dates for implementation will be presented in this 2-part series.

Part 1
As part of the recent Priest Talk Series Father Christensen presented some of the changes to the Roman Missal which includes the updated English translations of many of our existing prayers. He began by explaining that the word “Mass” means message and we gather to give glory and praise to God and to share in the spiritual banquet of the Eucharist. The changes that we will hear and use at the Mass will be implemented the first Sunday of Advent, November 27.

Part 2
Father Christensen reviewed the new text for the congregation, including the Gloria and Creed, and explained that the changes are rooted in Scripture, both Old and New Testament. The presentations ended with the prayer and the concluding words from Latin Mass, “Ita Missa est.”  These words translate “Go you are sent” and are a reminder that as Catholics, we are sent out into the world with a message to share – the Good News of Jesus Christ.  

Resources:
What is The Roman Missal?
Why was The Roman Missal Revised?
How Does the Liturgy Shape Our Lives?
2011 Changes in The Mass

2009 - Mary Mother of the Church, Mother of Priests
presented by Fr. Michael Christensen

Behold your Mother. Behold your son.Part 1
Mary Mother of the Church, Mother of Priests a presentation of biblical origins of Marian devotions.

Part 2
Mary Mother of the Church, Mother of Priests an explanation of Mary's feast days throughout the year.

Download the archived PowerPoint of the 2009 Talk Series with Fr. Michael Christensen (PDF 16.6 Mb) and Additional Notes (PDF 44k).