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Tag Archives: Assumption Grotto
Stave by Stave: The great Fr. Perrone writes his first Mass!
Here is one for your “brick by brick” file. My friend, the distinguished Church musician Fr. Eduard Perrone, pastor at Assumption Grotto in Detroit, has written a Mass, to be used during the Christmas season, in honor of the Blessed … Read More
Pentecost Sermon, reposted.
As some people are telling me, apparently that second audio file I posted, along with some excerpts of the Pentecost Mass at Assumption Grotto in Detroit, didn’t show up on the iTunes feed. I repost it here. Sorry about that.
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Assumption Grotto, Detroit, Fruits of the Holy Spirit, Galatians 5, Pentecost, sermon
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Sunday Supper: Dies Domini
I needed today. The Solemn TLM this morning at Assumption Grotto parish in Detroit was well-attended and well served. The music, by Stravinsky, was – for me – transporting. It was a delight to hear the Mass in the setting … Read More
DETROIT: Sunday 17 Oct – Solemn TLM at Assumption Grotto
This morning I picked up my impedimenta and moved the castra from Manhattan to Detroit. What’s the old saw? I just flew in and, boy, are my arms tired. Tomorrow, Sunday 17 Oct at 12 Noon at Assumption Grotto parish … Read More
Posted in The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Assumption Grotto, Fr. Perrone, Igor Stravinsky
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DETROIT 17 Oct – Assumption Grotto – Solemn TLM – Mass of Igor Stravinsky
On Sunday 17 Oct at 12 Noon at Assumption Grotto parish in Detroit there will be a Solemn TLM (Extraordinary Form). The setting of the Mass is by Igor Stravinsky. The undersigned will be celebrant for the Mass. Assumption Grotto’s … Read More
Posted in The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Assumption Grotto, Fr. Perrone, Igor Stravinsky
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More images from Detroit
Some other images from Detroit. There is a reason why the parish where I am staying is called Assumption Grotto. The parish is dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, but behind the parish church there is a fine … Read More
Posted in On the road, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged Assumption Grotto, Detroit, Gratiot, Sacred Heart Seminary
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