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Afternoon Roundup - Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

WDTPRS >> On board with Summorum Pontificum (USS Theodore Roosevelt) WDTPRS >> The Naval Academy at Annapolis (I told you it was beautiful!) WDTPRS >> Bp. Martino of Scranton rolls up his sleeves The New Liturgical Movement >> Fruits of Summorum Pontificum: St. Stanislaus, Michigan The New Liturgical Movement >> What to do when the liturgy committee goes for the throat The New Liturgical Movement >> Winter Chant Intensive, San Diego Whispers in the Loggia >> Ratzi Standard Time = More Delays Whispers in the Loggia >> Martino: "I Own This Building "

Visitors ask...Sunday Mass in Annapolis or at the Naval Academy

Annapolis, Maryland is a favorite site for visitors to Maryland. First, the city is the State capitol with all the attendant State buildings including the Governor's Mansion and historic locales (the State House). Second, it is located on the beautiful Severn River with its historic "city dock." Finally, it is the home of the United States Naval Academy which graduates Naval and Marine Corps officers for the U.S. military. Visitors often search for "Mass schedule, Naval Academy." That is a problem in a way. First, the Chaplains at the Academy minister to over 4,000 men and women of all Faiths and they take first precedence for liturgies. Second, it is a military installation and under the Archdiocese of the United States Military Services. So, while visits are encouraged, the Liturgical Schedule is very much for "in house" purposes unless one has been invited to a specific event. Historic Annapolis has a gorgeous Redemptorist Church, St. Ma

FOCUS - Fellowship of Catholic University Students

FOCUS describes itself in this way : Founded in 1998 by Curtis Martin, FOCUS, The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, is a national outreach to college campuses, to secular and Catholic schools. Through small group Bible studies, large group leadership training, and one-on-one discipleship, FOCUS brings the fullness of life and truth in the Catholic Church to college students and gives the tools to help them share this good news with their friends. FOCUS is working to play a vital role in the new evangelization called for by Pope John Paul II. FOCUS teaches recent college graduates, trains them in the teachings of the Church, Scripture and practical aspects of ministry, and sends them out typically in teams of four to serve on college campuses. FOCUS staff members make an initial two-year commitment to this full-time work. FOCUS works with the blessing of the local bishop and the support of the pastor and existing ministry(ies). FOCUS requires the blessing of t