Sunday, December 1, 2019

Reminder: The next Traditional Latin Mass will be on Sunday, Dec. 8th, 2019


Reminder: The next Traditional Latin Mass will be on Sunday, Dec. 8th, 2019


The next Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) will be held Sunday, December  8th, 2nd Sunday of Advent, Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 2:30 pm at the New St. Paul’s Church , 510 W. Roosevelt, in Nampa. Father Vogel will be saying the Missa Cantata High Mass with Gregorian chant. All who are interested are welcome. After mass, there will be hospitality in the Narthex.


Please continue to pray for Bishop Christensen and for the increased availability of the Traditional Latin Mass in the Treasure Valley.






"It would be easier for the world to survive without the sun than to do without Holy Mass." ~ St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Monday, November 4, 2019

Reminder: The next Traditional Latin Mass will be on Sunday, Nov. 10th, 2019

The next Traditional Latin Mass will be at 2:30 pm on Nov. 10th, 2019, at the New St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 510 Roosevelt, Nampa 83686 - the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost. Father Vogel will be saying the Missa Cantata, a sung Mass with Gregorian chant. After Mass there will be hospitality in the Narthex; snacks and/or finger foods are welcome. Please invite friends and relatives to join you.


Please be advised that Fr. Vogel will now provide holy communion for both Gluten Sensitive and Gluten Intolerant worshipers at the monthly TLM at St. Paul’s by using a separate chalice (containing the Precious Blood only without an added host particle). Father asks these worshipers to receive at the communion rail after communion has been distributed to all others.


Please continue to pray for Bishop Christensen and for the increased availability of the Traditional Latin Mass in the Treasure Valley.


“All of Christian civilization is born of the altar as from its source.” Robert Cardinal Sarah from his book The Day Is Now Far Spent.

Monday, September 23, 2019

Reminder: The next Traditional Latin Mass will be on Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2019

The next Traditional Latin Mass will be at 2:30 pm on October 13, 2019, at the New St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 510 Roosevelt, Nampa 83686 - the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. Father Vogel will be saying the Missa Cantata, a sung Mass with Gregorian chant. After Mass there will be hospitality in the Narthex; snacks and/or finger foods are welcome. Please invite friends and relatives to join you.

Please be advised that Fr. Vogel will now provide holy communion for both Gluten Sensitive and Gluten Intolerant worshipers at the monthly TLM at St. Paul’s by using a separate chalice (containing the Precious Blood only without an added host particle). Father asks these worshipers to receive at the communion rail after communion has been distributed to all others.

"Martyrdom is nothing in comparison with the Mass, because martyrdom is the sacrifice of man to God, whereas the Mass is the Sacrifice of God for man!" - CurĂ© d’Ars, St. John Marie Vianney

Cardinal Sarah’s Cri de Coeur: The Catholic Church Has Lost Its Sense of the Sacred

[The following is from an interview at National Catholic Register]

Cardinal Sarah’s Cri de Coeur: The Catholic Church Has Lost Its Sense of the Sacred Edward Pentin interview with Robert Card. Sarah at National Catholic Register

Pentin: Why do you think more and more young people are attracted to traditional liturgy / the extraordinary form?

I do not think so. I see it; I am a witness to it. And young people have entrusted me with their absolute preference for the extraordinary form, more educative and more insistent on the primacy and centrality of God, silence and on the meaning of the sacred and divine transcendence. But, above all, how can we understand, how can we not be surprised and deeply shocked that what was the rule yesterday is prohibited today? Is it not true that prohibiting or suspecting the extraordinary form can only be inspired by the demon who desires our suffocation and spiritual death?

Read the whole article at NCR here

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Reminder: The next Traditional Latin Mass will be on Sunday, Sept. 8th, 2019

Reminder: The next Traditional Latin Mass will be on Sunday, Sept. 8th, 2019

A Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) will be held Sunday, Sept.8th, 2:30 pm at the New St. Paul’s Church, 510 W. Roosevelt, in Nampa. Father Vogel, Pastor, will be saying a Low Traditional Latin Mass with the Schola singing Gregorian chant. All who are interested are welcome. After mass, there will be hospitality in the Narthex. If possible, please bring finger foods to share with others.

Before and after Mass, we will have sign up sheets for those who want to be added to our email list and for those who would like to become members of the Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society, St. Joseph Chapter of Una Voce America. We encourage you to invite friends and relatives to attend. We will also have cards available for you to take and share with others who might not be aware of the availability of the TLM at St. Paul’s.

Before and after Mass, The Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society will have available free copies of:

- The Wonders of the Mass by Fr. Paul O’Sullivan, O.P. This booklet is published by TAN Books and was first issued in 1963 and states: “This booklet will open the eyes of almost all Catholics to the immense spiritual treasure we possess in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.”

- The Litany of Saint Joseph. This is a two-sided printed handout with English on the front and Latin on the back. It’s great for personal or family/group prayer. St. Joseph is the Patron Saint for our Una Voce Chapter
.
We look forward to seeing you on September 8th! Let us continue to pray for Fr. Vogel and Bishop Christensen.

Friday, August 2, 2019

Reminder: The next Traditional Latin Mass will be on Sunday, Aug 11, 2019

A Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) will be held Sunday, August 11th, 2:30 pm at the New St. Paul’s Church, 510 W. Roosevelt, in Nampa. Father Vogel, Pastor, will be saying a Low Traditional Latin Mass with the Schola singing Gregorian chant. All who are interested are welcome. After mass, there will be hospitality in the Narthex. There will be hospitality after Mass. If possible, please bring finger foods to share with others.

Before and after Mass, we will have sign up sheets for those who want to be added to our email list and for those who would like to become members of the Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society, St. Joseph Chapter of Una Voce America. We encourage you to invite friends and relatives to attend. We will also have cards available for you to take and share with others who might not be aware of the availability of the TLM at St. Paul’s.

Before and after Mass, The Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society will have available free copies of:

- The Wonders of the Mass by Fr. Paul O’Sullivan, O.P. This booklet is published by TAN Books and was first issued in 1963 and states: “This booklet will open the eyes of almost all Catholics to the immense spiritual treasure we possess in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.”

- The Litany of Saint Joseph. This is a two-sided printed handout with English on the front and Latin on the back. It’s great for personal or family/group prayer. St. Joseph is the Patron Saint for our Una Voce Chapter.

We look forward to seeing you on August 11th! Let us continue to pray for Fr. Vogel and Bishop Christensen.

Monday, July 15, 2019

5th TLM on the 5th Sunday after Pentecost



The Traditional Latin Mass for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost was the 5th monthly TLM offered at St Paul Catholic Church in Nampa. Tom Lester, Chair of the Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society, gave a short presentation before Mass to let folks who have only experienced the ordinary form of the Mass (the Mass of Paul VI instituted after Vatican II) know that there is a different approach to the extraordinary form of the Mass, and that, contrary to the ordinary form, following every word and gesture is not only not expected, but it's ok to be rather bewildered and feel lost. So do not be afraid to let it go, the sense of wanting to know what is happening at every moment, and to enter into the liturgical action of the priest. It takes time to get used to the flow of the Mass, and to let go of certain expectations shaped by our prior experience, and discover the mystery of the ancient form and let it's expectations shape us. It takes time, but the Mass of the Saints has a power all its own, shaped as it was by the long experience of the Church and the faithful.   

This was the first time a bit of social time was offered with refreshments after Mass.  Quite a few folks enjoyed visiting and a snack!



The expectation is that after next month's TLM on Sunday, August 11, the new parish hall will be open and we will be able to visit there.


Many thanks to Fr Vogel for his generous service, and to all the folks who have put so much into supporting the TLM; the altar servers, the schola, the ushers, and all the work that goes on behind the scenes that helps make the Mass flow smoothly and beautifully.  Special thanksgiving also to his Excellency, Bishop Peter Christensen, for instituting the monthly TLM as a permanent ministry under Fr Vogel at St Paul.  Please pray for our bishop and Fr Vogel, that this may grow and prosper.



Friday, July 5, 2019

Traditional Latin Mass Sunday, July 14th, 2:30 pm, at the new St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Nampa

“How happy is that guardian angel who accompanies a soul to Holy Mass!” Cure d’Ars, St. John Marie Vianney


 Reminder - Traditional Latin Mass Sunday, July 14th, 2:30 pm, at the new St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 510 W. Roosevelt, Nampa. Fr. Vogel will be saying the Missa Cantata accompanied by the Schola singing Gregorian chant.


 We thank Bishop Christensen for providing this Mass for the laity and we request your continued prayers to increase the availability of the Traditional Latin Mass in the Treasure Valley and to eventually establish a Traditional Latin Mass Parish. Your prayers and participation are essential.


Before and after Mass, we will have sign up sheets for those who want to be added to our email list and for those who would like to become members of the Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society, St. Joseph Chapter of Una Voce America. We encourage you to invite friends and relatives to attend. We will also have cards available for you to take and share with others who might not be aware of the availability of the TLM at St. Paul’s.


 There will be hospitality after Mass in the Narthex. If possible, please bring finger foods to share with others.


 St. Joseph, pray for us!


 Tom Lester,
 Chair, TVLMS

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Traditional Latin Mass This Sunday, June 9th


Traditional Latin Mass This Sunday
 
Just a reminder that this Sunday, June 9th at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Nampa, Fr. Vogel will say the Traditional Latin Mass (Missa Cantata, a sung Mass) at 2:30 pm. This Sunday is Pentecost! We hope to see you there and don’t forget to invite friends and relatives you think might be interested in experiencing the Extraordinary Form of the Latin Mass ( aka: TLM).
 
Also, news from Angie Hancock from St. Paul’s:
 
Dear friends in Christ,
 
Due to circumstances outside of our control, we will not be able to use Marist Hall this weekend for our potluck as it is being shut down for all events at St. Paul’s. However, we do still want to have a small social after the Latin Mass.
 
Instead of a full meal, please bring desserts or finger foods to share. I will be in the kitchen in the main church that is located right near the bathrooms and cry room until 2:20pm. Please do be aware that the next Mass will be starting at 5pm, so we will only have a short time inside the narthex to socialize.
 
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
 
In Christ through Mary,
Angie Hancock
 
Note: We will still have the door prize for the Saint Edmund Campion Missal & Hymnal after Mass in the Narthex. You can sign up for the door prize in the Narthex before you enter the Church for Mass. (Must be present to win.)
 

Monday, May 20, 2019

May 12 Missa Cantata picture

The following picture was taken at the May 12, 2019 Missa Cantata at
St Paul Catholic Church, Nampa.
Join us every second Sunday of the month, at 2:30PM.




The next TLM will be Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 2:30PM
St Paul Catholic Church,
510 W Roosevelt Ave,
Nampa, ID

Monday, April 1, 2019

Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) at St. Paul’s, Nampa

Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) at St. Paul’s, Nampa

We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation  to all who attended the first Diocesan authorized TLM in the Treasure Valley on March 10th at the new St. Paul’s Parish in Nampa. There were 402 persons in attendance from all over the Treasure Valley. Your attendance indicated the spiritual need that many of the laity in our region have for the Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite).

Thank you also to the members of the Schola. The music they provided was truly transcendent, as is befitting the Sacred Liturgy. We now have 28 responses for Altar Server training for the TLM. Thank you to all who responded.

Our appreciation goes out, also, to the many people behind the scenes whose prayers, volunteer time, and financial resources supported this effort to bring the TLM to our area. Most of all, we are grateful to Bishop Christensen for establishing the monthly TLM at St. Paul’s Church in Nampa, which will be celebrated on the second Sunday of every month, at 2:30 pm.

The next TLM is scheduled for Palm Sunday, April 14th, at 2:30 pm at the the new St. Paul’s Church in Nampa (510 W. Roosevelt).

If you know of friends/family who would like to attend, please extend an invitation to them. Additionally, if you would like to be added to our database to document the interest level for the TLM in the Treasure Valley and to receive informational emails, please go to: unavoceidaho.blogspot.com Click on the Sign Up tab, then click on the form, print and mail the
completed form to the address indicated.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Monthly TLM to start March 10, 2019

A Traditional Latin Mass will be offered on the 2nd Sunday of the every month, starting March 10 at 2:30 pm at the St. Paul Catholic Church in Nampa, Idaho.  Fr. Vogel will be offering the Low Mass.


St Paul Catholic Church
510 W. Roosevelt
Nampa, ID 83686


For further information, contact Mrs. Pamela Gross O.P. at pam.gross.op@gmail.com

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Una Voce Announces: A Monthly Traditional Latin Mass




The board of the Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society, St. Joseph Chapter of Una Voce America, is pleased to announce that Bishop Peter Christensen has responded to our request for a Traditional Latin Mass in the Treasure Valley. He has assigned Fr. Caleb Vogel, pastor of St. Paul Catholic Church in Nampa, to the ministry of providing a monthly Sunday Mass in the Extraordinary Form at the old St. Paul Church in Nampa. There is much preparation to be done, and Fr. Vogel hopes to begin offering the Mass in Lent — sometime in March.
 
Although the exact time for the monthly Mass has not been set, and further details await the promulgation of the official assignment letter by the Bishop, we are very pleased to bring you this announcement and are grateful to Bishop Christensen for his positive response to our request, and also very grateful to Fr. Vogel for his generous response, as well as St Joseph, patron of this Una Voce Chapter.
 
Please be aware that this ministry is limited to the monthly offering of a Traditional Latin Mass.  It does not include those items of a full parish life, such as the traditional sacraments for confession, baptism, nuptials, requiem Masses and the like.  Also be aware that this ministry has been assigned to Fr. Vogel alone, so he will be performing this ministry in addition to pastoring a large parish and serving as director of vocations. Please keep him and Bishop Christensen in your prayers.
 
Fr. Vogel has indicated that he would like help from the Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society with preparing the old St. Paul Church for this particular ministry, as well as obtaining necessary supplies.  Additional notices will be sent out as particular needs for time/talents/treasure are identified in the next few weeks.  In the meantime, if you wish to make a tax-deductible donation, it would be both helpful and deeply appreciated. You may send it to:
 
Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society, Inc.
C/o Mrs. Theresa Lester, O.P.
9875 W. Meadowlark Ct
Boise, ID 83704
 
Please join the board of the Treasure Valley Latin Mass Society in offering prayers and thanksgiving for this new step towards regularizing the Extraordinary Form of the Mass in the Treasure Valley, with special intercession for Bishop Christensen and Fr. Vogel.
 
Sancte Joseph, patrone s. ecclesiæ, ora pro nobis
 
Mr. Thomas Lester, Chair                                                      
Mrs. Pamela Gross, O.P., Vice Chair 
Mr. Mike Turner, O.P., Secretary
Mrs. Theresa Lester, O.P., Treasurer
Mr. Eric Geibel
Mr. Mark Gross, O.P.
Miss Anita More, O.P.
Mrs. Maria Turner

Saturday, January 19, 2019

TVLMS is pleased to announce a special presentation by Alex Begin:

TVLMS is pleased to announce a special
presentation by Alex Begin

Extraordinary Form Mass organizer Alex Begin has been promoting the Latin Mass in metro Detroit and Windsor, Ontario for over three decades. Harvard’s youngest graduate in 1982, Alex founded a software company and went on to own and co-own several small businesses, today focusing on apartments and commercial real estate. Alex has extensive experience training priests and bishops in how to celebrate the Traditional Mass and Sacraments. He is the Executive Producer and host of Extraordinary Faith, a show on EWTN which showcases the beauties of Catholic Tradition.


Theresa and I first met Alex at the 2018 Sacred Liturgy Conference in Salem, Oregon. Alex was a presenter at the Conference. He has done in Detroit  and Ontario, Canada what we are trying to do in the Treasure Valley and has an inspiring story to tell. We encourage you to come, meet Alex, and enjoy his presentation.

Who: Alex Begin

What: Presentation on Establishing the Latin Mass in Parishes in Detroit and Ontario, Canada

When: Thursday, February 7th at 7:00 pm

Where: Home of Rob and Gina Sower, 12932 W. Grenadier Dr., Boise 83713

Questions: call (208-891-9980) Tom Lester or email tomlester@mac.com

If you plan on attending, please call or email as soon as possible to let us know how many will be attending in case we will need to find a larger venue.

If you would like to bring a beverage or snack that would be fine, but it is not required.

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Latin Rosary Group

Latin Rosary Group
We will be resuming our regular monthly get together to pray the Rosary in Latin for the success of establishing the Traditional Latin Mass in the Treasure Valley.
We will be meeting the first Monday of each month at 7 pm in our home:

9875 W. Meadowlark Ct., Boise 83704

The date for this month’s meeting is Monday, January 7th.
If you are able to attend, please email (tomlester@mac.com) or call (208-891-9980) to let us know you are coming. It’s not necessary; however,  you can, bring a snack and/or beverage to share after the Rosary.