tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post3959550488301538047..comments2024-03-28T20:30:10.681-04:00Comments on southern orders: THERE ARE FREE STANDING ALTARS AND THEN THERE ARE FREE STANDING ALTARSFr. Allan J. McDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-1278159152424619672012-12-15T06:23:40.409-05:002012-12-15T06:23:40.409-05:00I agree with Marc. There is absolutely no need for...I agree with Marc. There is absolutely no need for EMHC's at St. Jo's. Five more minutes to distribute to an exceptionally large crowd should not be a problem for anyone. If it is, why are you there to begin with?Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672484450736725268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-21237793643983630562012-12-14T11:40:02.509-05:002012-12-14T11:40:02.509-05:00With 2 priests and 2 deacons at the parish, there ...With 2 priests and 2 deacons at the parish, there is never a situation where EMHCs are needed. Never. Marcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-21168537681490589372012-12-13T16:31:13.425-05:002012-12-13T16:31:13.425-05:00Since the purpose of the rail is to have the Pries...Since the purpose of the rail is to have the Priest in motion handing out communion, and the people taking availbale spots on the rail, I can not see how EHMCs would ever be necessary. Okay, if there is no Deacon available I could see 1 EHMC to work one side of the rail while the Priest works the other, but that's it. With ALtar rails you shouldn't even need the side stations any more.Templarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204866760862707908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-34697246091495765752012-12-13T05:41:11.390-05:002012-12-13T05:41:11.390-05:00Nothing will screw up that beautiful altar rail mo...Nothing will screw up that beautiful altar rail more than having a bunch of variously dressed, grinning EMHC's standing behind it doling out the elements. Like a liturgical soup kitchen!Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672484450736725268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-21073053181035052362012-12-12T16:39:42.661-05:002012-12-12T16:39:42.661-05:00EMHCs are hardly ever needed.
pukeEMHCs are hardly ever needed.<br /><br />pukeytcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-6684945349458598672012-12-12T07:21:57.205-05:002012-12-12T07:21:57.205-05:00NO. AS USUAL WE USE THEM WHEN NEEDED. NO. AS USUAL WE USE THEM WHEN NEEDED. Fr. Allan J. McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16986575955114152639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-12376187939629557912012-12-12T06:48:42.980-05:002012-12-12T06:48:42.980-05:00Does altar rails mean that we can get rid of EMHC&...Does altar rails mean that we can get rid of EMHC's?Genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672484450736725268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-10873202167857857052012-12-11T17:56:17.167-05:002012-12-11T17:56:17.167-05:00The gates will look wonderful!
..and be more his...The gates will look wonderful! <br /><br />..and be more historically correct for a building on the National Register of Historic Places.<br /><br />~SqueekerLambAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-85061300994795827792012-12-11T16:01:24.538-05:002012-12-11T16:01:24.538-05:00The old free standing Altar was hedious, and clear...The old free standing Altar was hedious, and clearly a product of it's time (1968). Likewise the new free standing Altar was a product of it's ime (2006, pre-SP) and while we may view it (as I do) as unfortunate, it is very beautiful for what it is. Given what Father has revealed about it, I think it is clear it will not be removed.<br /><br />ytc: the old floor was lost when the Sanctuary was raised to bring the table Altar to the same level as the High Altar. If you compare pictures you'll see there is now only 1 step in front of the High Altar. The old flooring remains in the balance of the Church.<br /><br />The gates, as pictured, look some what sad and neglected. They will look beautiful restored and installed.Templarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18204866760862707908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-53407650906185051132012-12-11T15:41:57.843-05:002012-12-11T15:41:57.843-05:00I dunno... Like the gates of hell?I dunno... Like the gates of hell?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7846189835239594160.post-3806158785617411432012-12-11T15:13:51.641-05:002012-12-11T15:13:51.641-05:00I prefer the old floor. Please do install altar r...I prefer the old floor. Please do install altar railings.ytcnoreply@blogger.com