Ministry: Raising money for charity through entertainment

The Rottingdean Panto is a yearly event organized in the small seaside village of Rottingdean, east of Brighton, UK. For the twelfth year running ✠Jerome was director of music, rehearsing the cast and accompanying the performances on keyboard with a small band of live musicians!

Pantomime has been a popular form of entertainment in Britain since the 18th century. It was originally performed in the music halls of London and was often used as a form of political satire. By the 19th century, pantomimes had become an important part of Christmas festivities and were performed all over the country. Since then, they have evolved to include more modern elements such as special effects and celebrity guests.

Pantomime is an important part of British culture and continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s a great way to bring people together and enjoy some light-hearted entertainment during the festive season.

The panto this year was a retelling of the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, with a local twist. The story featured Jack, a young farmer from “Vegtaville”, who manages to climb up the beanstalk and into the magical “Cloudland”. There he meets the giant, who he must outwit in order to save his family from poverty and win the hand of the Princess Jill. With the help of some magical beans, Jack manages to defeat the giant, rescue Daisy the cow thus reclaiming his family’s fortune and marry the princess! The panto was performed by local actors and actresses, with live music provided by local musicians.

The Rottingdean Panto is an important event for the village as it brings together locals from all walks of life and provides entertainment for everyone. It is also an opportunity for people to come together and celebrate their community spirit in a unique way. The audience was invited to sing along to beloved songs and join in the fun. The production included traditional elements such as audience participation, slapstick comedy and song and dance numbers. During the performances, there were also chances to win prizes donated by the cast from a charity raffle, this year benefiting children suffering with cancer, “Children with Cancer UK” and “Chomp” supporting families in challenging circumstances.

Social Action

This is an example of “social action” that ✠Jerome has been advocating for the Old Roman apostolate. Using gifts, skills, talents and abilities in ways that benefit the community and bear positive witness to our Faith. Throughout the three months of the pantomime production from rehearsals through to performance, ✠Jerome always presented in clerical dress, mainly cassock, and was open about his ministry and vocation with cast and audience alike. This provoked conversations from genuine enquirers’ and even pastoral counsel. There is a great need for clergy to be visible in their communities, for there are many souls searching for answers in our chaotic and troublesome world. ✠Jerome’s twelve year involvement in the Rottingdean Panto has served locally to build favourable recognition and acceptance – the same could be repeated elsewhere Old Roman’s serve.

UPDATE: Tagapo Mission Chapel Restoration Project

The Old Roman Mission Chapel of St Dominic, Rizal Blvd, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

Update

We are incredibly delighted to report that renovations of the Chapel have successfully begun, thanks to the generosity of initial benefactors! The roof and ceiling are almost complete, and work has begun on the reordering of the sanctuary. To see the need and scale of the works and what has already been achieved, scroll down for ‘before’ and ‘transformation’ photos.

The restoration of this chapel is a vital undertaking for our community. Without the help from generous benefactors, we would not be able to provide a safe and secure environment for regular worshiping. However, we still need funds to achieve our goal and complete the project! The first phase is proceeding at a pace, and it is hoped will be completed by the time of the Archbishop’s visitation. But there is still some way to go to finish the project, so we are appealing to anyone who can help us reach our target – whether it’s donating money or sharing this campaign with as many people as possible – so that this vital renovation can be completed!

Before…

The old Chapel has been in an awful state for quite some time. Years of neglect have taken their toll on the building, leaving it in dire need of repairs and general restoration. Every Sunday, the members of the congregation who gather to celebrate the traditional Mass hardly notice the broken roof tiles, the flaking paint, the faulty wiring, or the crumbling plaster. To them, it is more than just a building; it is a place of refuge, a sacred sanctuary that reminds them of their faith and the love of God.

But now, the Chapel needs help. Its roof needs to be replaced, its electrical system needs to be repaired, its plaster needs to be patched up, and its walls and statues need a fresh coat of paint. Furthermore, the sanctuary needs to be completely renovated and a new altar and gradine need to be installed.

The transformation begins…

The first stage of the renovation is well underway! The roof has been repaired and a ceiling put up and with the electrics addressed new lighting has been installed. The sanctuary has been prepared for a new reredos and gradine, and already a new crucifix adorns the east wall where a new altar will soon be placed. This initial stage should be completed end of January, though we are short some 20’000 pesos to complete it (approx $400/£300).

The second stage involves repairing the choir balcony, west windows and renovating the sacristy, priest’s room and metal grills.

Become a Benefactor today…

Being a benefactor is more than just donating money, it’s about making a difference in the lives of others. As a benefactor, you are able to help with the renovation and restoration of vital community buildings, such as this chapel. With generous contributions from benefactors like yourself, funds can be raised for this essential project that will have a positive impact on the people of Tagapo.

The benefits of being a benefactor are immense. You get the satisfaction of knowing that your donations are going towards something truly valuable and beneficial to the community. Your efforts could bring about much-needed change in areas such as education, healthcare and infrastructure. Further, by being a benefactor you can inspire others to join in this noble cause and have an even greater impact.

You can also take pride in the fact that your donations will make an impact on future generations. The funds raised by benefactors like yourself will go towards maintaining existing structures as well as building new ones, thus ensuring that future generations can benefit too. An active chapel next to a maternity hospital means baptisms! It means hope! It means a community centre for the distribution of food and healthcare! It means a safe place for youth! It means a place to offer thanksgiving!

Being a benefactor is not just an opportunity to do something good, but also to be part of something bigger and more meaningful.

Click below to make a safe and secure donation to this appeal!


Incardination Philippine Territory, Binan

HE ✠Joash Jaime, episcopal administrator of the Philippine Territory for the Old Roman apostolate in Asia, received the Profession of Faith, the Oath against Modernism and the Oath of Fidelity and Obedience from the Revd Paolo Miguel de Cobangbang during holy Mass at the Priory of the Holy Face of Jesus, Binan on the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus (Second Sunday after Epiphany).

The Profession and Oaths were made before ✠Joash and witnessed by the faithful of the mission as the priest swore upon the sacred Scriptures. After the vows, the bishop blessed Fr Paolo with a prayer for perseverance and presented him with a pastoral stole, admitting him to the charge of parochial administrator, before witnessing his signature to the Oaths upon the altar.

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Ad Clerum: Communications


Communication and the dissemination of information in any organisation can often be challenging. Ensuring that contact information is up to date and that everyone who “needs to know” has been reached can be difficult. This can be problematic within a localised site such as an office building; for an international organisation such as our apostolate, this is almost impossible!

As our apostolate continues to grow, so will the need to communicate information to several persons expeditiously, particularly the clergy. The disparate nature of our presbyterate across countries and continents and the limited resources available to us, only exacerbate the need to find an equitable solution.

Taking into account the varying technologies and internet access available to our dispersed members and the challenges due to disparity in internet capabilities between nations and continents, our communications strategy is developing a platform for ease of use regardless of geographical location. This will ensure that our members have secure and accessible communications, no matter what part of the world they are located in. By doing this, we can maximize the resources available to us while still providing an effective communication service.

An online platform is an obvious solution, ensuring that all our members have access to it and that it is user-friendly. To this end, we are investing in the development of this website as an online platform which will allow us to effectively communicate with all our members, regardless of their geographical location. This platform will enable communications to be centralised, share documents and other resources, host virtual meetings and track engagement levels.

Ad populum

As has been done recently and to good effect, ad populum communications e.g. pastoral epistles to the faithful, will continue to be published on this website but with the addition of downloadable pdf files for onward dissemination.

Pastoral epistles may be read out to congregations instead of a homily or as an address. Pastoral epistles are meant to be shared with the faithful who support and attend our apostolate’s chapels and missions. This can be done, either by sharing this website address and directing them to this website or by downloading and printing hard copies to be distributed.

Ad clerum

“To the clergy” notices such as this one will in the first instance be published on this website. To avoid falling foul of inbox algorithms and being misidentified as “spam” they will not be sent by email. Instead, as has worked effectively recently, a notice will be posted via social media. However, clergy are not to rely on such notices and instead should take the responsibility to check in frequently with this website to see the latest updates.

A password will be required to read future published Ad clerums and this will be available on request via this website to those qualified. As with pastoral epistles, a downloadable pdf of the Ad clerum will be available.

Ad clerums traditionally contain information pertinent only to the clergy and should not be shared with other clergy not licensed by nor otherwise cooperating with our apostolate. Information relevant only to select clergy will be distributed separately.

Ordo

The Ordo detailing the universal calendar and observance of feasts and offices for the offering of Mass will continue to be published on this website, together with any relevant notices and appendices or attachments.

As part of our communications strategy, we are dedicated to making Missalettes available in multiple languages. Not only will the standard Latin/English version be available for download as a pdf file, but other bilingual editions such as Latin/Spanish will also be available for printing and use. We hope that offering Missalettes in various languages will help better serve our faithful and make the liturgy more accessible. This is a work in progress.

Resources & Articles

News, apologetic and informative articles specific to the mission and vision of our apostolate will also be published on this website and should likewise be drawn to the attention of those for whom they would be relevant or of interest. Lay cooperators in the work of the apostolate particularly should be encouraged to check in and read or download documents relevant to their ministries.

It is the aim of our communications strategy to make available on this website, everything a cleric requires to facilitate his ministry within our apostolate, from templates for sacrament certificates to recommended manuals and spiritual reading for ongoing formation in the clerical life.

Ultimately the purpose of our communication strategy is to serve Christ, His people and the Church. We hope to do this by creating an online resource that will serve as a reliable source of information and support for our clergy, lay cooperators and all those who support our work by sponsorship and by prayer.


Lumen Gentium VIII: What’s in a name?

A repeat series of conferences by His Grace for Advent through to Candlemas exploring the Sunday liturgies, the themes, Scripture lessons, Propers and customs of the Traditional Latin Rite. Titled “Lumen gentium” (light to the nations) the series will continue after Advent into the New Year through Christmas and Epiphany to Candlemas.

What is it Holy Mother Church wants us to experience, to believe, to live from the worship she has developed and offered over two thousand years to adore and glorify God? What is she asking us to believe about God, about ourselves in relationship with Him and what does this mean for our lives and how and why we should worship Him and manifest this belief in our lives?

Taking the Proper (Latin: proprium) of the Mass i.e. those variable parts of the liturgy reflecting the liturgical season, or of a particular saint or significant event; the Archbishop will explain the Scriptural derivation, context and thus relevance to the theme of the liturgy. From the Introit through to the Communion Antiphon, the Archbishop will explain the origins of the verses and the “anamnesis” i.e. what we are supposed to remember or recall of God’s saving deeds.

His Grace will also take us through the lections i.e. the readings of the Mass, using exegesis to explain the context and thus the relevance of the reading to the theme of the liturgy. Part bible-study and part spiritual reflection, the Archbishop will draw out the themes Holy Church wishes us to understand from the Scriptures.

Finally, His Grace will explain how all this information may be relevant to our lives as Christians; what it means for worship, what it means for our understanding and knowledge, what it means for our lives and the application of these lessons to our living out of the Faith. If there’s time… His Grace will take questions live from viewers in the comments!

THE HOLY NAME

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THE EPIPHANY (PART II)

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THE EPIPHANY (PART I)

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THE CHRISTMAS OCTAVE

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ADVENT IV

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ADVENT III

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ADVENT II

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ADVENT I

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Lumen Gentium VII: Epiphany (Part II)

A repeat series of conferences by His Grace for Advent through to Candlemas exploring the Sunday liturgies, the themes, Scripture lessons, Propers and customs of the Traditional Latin Rite. Titled “Lumen gentium” (light to the nations) the series will continue after Advent into the New Year through Christmas and Epiphany to Candlemas.

What is it Holy Mother Church wants us to experience, to believe, to live from the worship she has developed and offered over two thousand years to adore and glorify God? What is she asking us to believe about God, about ourselves in relationship with Him and what does this mean for our lives and how and why we should worship Him and manifest this belief in our lives?

Taking the Proper (Latin: proprium) of the Mass i.e. those variable parts of the liturgy reflecting the liturgical season, or of a particular saint or significant event; the Archbishop will explain the Scriptural derivation, context and thus relevance to the theme of the liturgy. From the Introit through to the Communion Antiphon, the Archbishop will explain the origins of the verses and the “anamnesis” i.e. what we are supposed to remember or recall of God’s saving deeds.

His Grace will also take us through the lections i.e. the readings of the Mass, using exegesis to explain the context and thus the relevance of the reading to the theme of the liturgy. Part bible-study and part spiritual reflection, the Archbishop will draw out the themes Holy Church wishes us to understand from the Scriptures.

Finally, His Grace will explain how all this information may be relevant to our lives as Christians; what it means for worship, what it means for our understanding and knowledge, what it means for our lives and the application of these lessons to our living out of the Faith. If there’s time… His Grace will take questions live from viewers in the comments!

THE EPIPHANY (PART II)

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THE EPIPHANY (PART I)

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THE CHRISTMAS OCTAVE

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ADVENT IV

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ADVENT III

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ADVENT II

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ADVENT I

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Please note that all material on this website is the Intellectual Property (IP) of His Grace, the Titular Archbishop of Selsey and protected by Copyright and Intellectual Property laws of the United Kingdom, United States and International law. Reproduction and distribution without written authorisation of the owner is prohibited.

(©)The Titular Archbishop of Selsey Ltd 2012-2023. All Rights Reserved.