Long Anticipated Motu Proprio Issued July 7th

The long heralded, long awaited, and in some circles long feared Motu Proprio "Summorum Pontificum" 
(Of the Supreme Pontiffs) was officially promulgated on July 7th 2007 AD.  The full text is  
available here via the blog rorate-caeli  along with a letter from the Holy Father explaining his actions 
and intentions here.  A cursory reading indicates the Holy Father's will to grant the Mass on a daily basis 
along with the traditional forms of the other Sacraments.  It leaves the establishment of the Mass up to the 
Parish priest as follows:
	
	In parishes, where there is a stable group of faithful who adhere to the earlier liturgical 
	tradition, the pastor should willingly accept their requests to celebrate the Mass according 
	to the rite of the Roman Missal published in 1962, and ensure that the welfare of these 
	faithful harmonises with the ordinary pastoral care of the parish, under the guidance of 
	the bishop in accordance with canon 392, avoiding discord and favouring the unity of 
	the whole Church."

Recourse to the Bishop, who is "strongly requested to satisfy their wishes", is to be exercised if the 
faithful are denied by the pastor.  The Ecclesia Dei Commission is to advise if the bishop has difficulty 
crafting a solution. 

Since the directives contained in "Summorum Pontificum" do not take effect until Sept 14, we have time to 
speculate on how the implementation of this latest Motu Proprio will unfold.  At the very least it publicly 
recognizes that the Mass of Pius V has never been abrogated and gives the faithful more tools to go about 
securing it for themselves and their children.  Also, we predict the Norbertine Fathers will be incredibly busy, 
as will the traditional orders such as the FSSP and the ICKSP. Please support them as your circumstances 
permit!

Let us pray that this directive from the Holy Father will be received in the spirit of true charity toward those 
who are drawn to the peace and solemnity of this Holy Mass.

UVOC's Role, Post Motu Proprio

Now that the M.P. has been promulgated, much has changed for UVOC. We are offering our support, as 
finances permit, to parishes in our diocese in several ways. We have pledged to provide material needs, 
such as booklet missals, the proper prayers of the Mass appropriate to the Sunday, and assisting with training
interested priests via the FSSP-Una Voce America joint training program (click here), as well as a resource
for obtaining the myriad items needed to offer the Tridentine Mass. In addition, we assist with funerals and 
baptisms (and soon, weddings) by providing (on loan) missalettes or booklets , traditional vestments and other items for 
these sacraments in the traditional rite not currently available in most parishes. We encourage anyone who 
is interested in having a funeral, baptism or wedding according to the Missal of 1962 to ask their pastor for it, 
in accordance with the Motu Proprio (M.P.) and to contact us for assistance. 

In addition, UVOC has been called by some members to clarify, via Rome, some questions about the practical 
application of the M.P. that have arisen. We seek to assist in any way possible the implementation of the M.P. 
according to the intention of the Holy Father, for the salvation of souls and the greater glory of God. Please know 
that your concerns are our own, and that we seek to promote unity via a better understanding of the Tridentine
Mass and those who are devoted to it.

Traditional Catholic Networking

A new idea has come across from a website, "lumengentleman.com". This website has set up a database all
over the world for those interested in forming "stable groups" to ask for Tridentine Masses in their home parishes, 
as per the Motu Proprio which was promulgated in July, and effective September 14th. We encourage everyone to
consider using the aforementioned website as a way to contact each other with this goal in mind. No personal 
information, even names, is posted or made public. We are impressed thus far with the growth of this database, 
and the fact that it is one remarkable "Trad "man, in his spare time, who put it together. If you are interested in
participating, please click here !

New Masses Available

We are pleased to announce that the Mass of the Ages has returned to St. Mary's By the Sea in Huntington Beach.
It is offered at Noon every Sunday.  Thanks be to our Lord!

In addition, the Tridentine Mass (a.k.a. "extraordinary form of the Mass) is offered now at St John the Baptist Church
in Costa Mesa, every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., St Thomas More Church in Irvine, on the second Sunday of each month at 
12:30 p.m., and of course at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center in Yorba Linda every Sunday at 7 a.m. and at 
Mission San Juan Capistrano Serra Chapel every Sunday at 8 a.m.

Faithful Servant Called Home

We have lost a great champion of the Latin Mass. Fr. Harry Marchosky died 11 December in Oregon.  A very 
moving account of his life and death may be found on the Remnant web site.  There was a Tridentine Requiem Mass 
on Saturday 15 December at St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado.  

We ask you to pray generously for the repose of his soul.

“Ego sum resurrectio et vita: qui credit in me, etiam si mortuus fuerit, vivet: et  omnis qui vivit et credit in me 
non morietur in aeternum.” 

O Lord, incline Thine ear unto the prayers whereby we humbly call upon thee to show mercy unto the soul of 
Thy servant Fr. Marchosky which Thou hast commanded to depart out of this life; that it may please Thee to set him 
in a place of peace and light, and give him a part with Thy Saints. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, 
who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

We also ask you to please continue to pray for the soul of Father Daniel Johnson, former pastor of St Mary's by
the Sea in Huntington Beach and for Herb Evander, former sacristan of Serra Chapel at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

 Acting Vice President Appointed

The Board of Una Voce of Orange County is pleased to announce that Mr. Mark Galindo has agreed
to serve in the capacity of First Vice President until the next General Meeting, where an election will
be held. Mr. Galindo agreed to serve after the elected First Vice President, Damien Garcia, left
the area for professional opportunities. We thank Mr. Garcia for his exceptional service, and he is missed!
We are very grateful to Mr. Galindo for stepping into this role. In addition, Mr. Galindo is a regular altar server
at the 7 a.m. Tridentine Mass at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center in Yorba Linda.

Masses for Ash Wednesday,Feb 6th

There will be Tridentine Masses offered on Ash Wednesday, Feb 6th, at the following locations:

Pope John Paul II Polish Center
4:00 PM
3999 Rose Drive
Yorba Linda

St. Mary's By the Sea
No Mass
321 10th St.
Huntington Beach

Bl. Junipero Serra Chapel 
No Mass
Mission San Juan Capistrano
31522 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano

San Secondo D'Asti 
No Mass 
250 N. Turner Rd
Guasti

Other Masses, if any, will be posted as information becomes available.

Second Indult Tridentine Mass Location Announced!

Our prayers have finally been answered! A second Indult Tridentine Mass location has been granted
for the Diocese of Orange. The new location is at the Pope John Paul II
Polish Center in Yorba Linda, on Sundays weekly at 7 a.m., offered by Father Xavier Trebels, O. Praem.. 

Click here  to read the official Diocesan announcement of the additional Mass.
We realize there are many questions about this new location and arrangements. We will try to 
address a few of those questions here:

Question 1: Why was this location chosen?
Answer: A site needed to be found that could accommodate people in the northern part of the diocese.
San Juan Capistrano addresses the needs (to a degree) of those in the southern portion of the diocese, 
but it is nearly 50 miles from the north end of the diocese. In addition, the new site needed to have an 
existing Mass schedule that could accommodate the addition of a Tridentine Mass, and have the capacity
 for the number of people expected. The Pope John Paul II Polish Center site 
addresses all of those needs. The site was chosen by the Chancery, and Father Blais was very willing
to be of service to those attached to the Mass of the Ages. For information about the PJPII Polish Center, 
click here.

Question 2: Who chose the time?
Answer: The time was chosen to impact the existing parish schedule as little as possible. This time was 
also chosen with the traditional eucharistic fast (after midnight) in mind, as the option would have been
far later in the day.

Question 3: What about Holy Days of Obligation?
Answer: Good news! We will be having Masses on Holy Days of Obligation. Please check back on this site 
for specifics nearer to the actual dates. 

Question 4: Who will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass?
Answer: We are fortunate to have a recently ordained Norbertine priest, Father Xavier Trebels, O. Praem., 
assigned to us. He has a good deal of support and assistance from his superiors at the Abbey, who are very
interested in ensuring the success of this additional site.

Question 5: Why did the Bishop finally grant this Mass, and why not at the previous site (St Mary's 
in Huntington Beach)?
UVOC was not contacted directly by the diocese, and we do not know the immediate reasons for this 
decision. We have maintained a cordial correspondence with the Chancery, and we have repeatedly 
in the past requested another Mass site in addition to San Juan Capistrano, so we do know that 
Bishop Brown was aware of the needs of the traditional faithful in the Diocese. As far as why not at 
St. Mary's, we don't know the answer to that, either; it may be that there has been so much controversy 
there that it has become a "hot potato". We wish it were otherwise,
but perhaps in the future we may have a third Mass - or more - all things are possible with God! 


Much still needs to be done to gather  all of the necessary items and publicity to make
this successful! Thank you to all those who have contributed towards the purchase of the candlesticks, 
altar linens, altar missal stand, missalettes, vestments and so many other things. We still have many things to
acquire, but we are able to offer the Mass of the Ages beautifully (albeit simply) now. We are still in need of 
additional altar linens, candle followers, and the like, so we would still appreciate any donations. Many thanks 
to Father Blais, pastor of the JPII Center, for agreeing to shepherd the
Traditional flock in Northern Orange County. We ask that everyone celebrate this additional opportunity, 
and remember that the Pope John Paul II Polish Center is welcoming the traditional community into its home.
And offer a prayer of thanksgiving to Our Lady of Good Counsel...

Other updates about the PJPIIPC Mass:
We need more people to attend Mass at this location, although attendance is steady at
about 75. We understand the hour is difficult, but for those who live locally, it is a great way to begin 
the Lord's Day!
 

UVOC Records Latin Mass Magazine's Feb. 2008 
Monterey Conference

UVOC has again been fortunate enough to be invited to record the annual Latin Mass Magazine's 
Monterey Conference.  If you would like to purchase 
tapes or CD's of the conference, please contact Dave at secretary@uvoc.org .

Fundraiser Garage Sale

The garage sale was held on June 3 in Orange. Approximately $150 was raised, with no expenses. The members who
donated their items to the sale get a big "Thank You!" 

General Meeting - May 6

The General Meeting was held on May 6, at the St Joseph's Radio facilities. At the meeting, the officers were 
elected by those members present: Dave Lanfranchi, President; Damien Garcia de la Cadena, First Vice President; 
Paul Marchand, Second Vice President; Michael Rains, Treasurer; and Joy Lanfranchi, Secretary. Also presented
were the financial report (we are solvent, with a little in the bank - please contact us directly if details are desired); 
the Fall Conference, which will likely be held in San Juan Capistrano; and the idea of "prayer squads". Prayer Squads
will be asked to go to the local parishes when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed, and pray the Rosary -preferably in Latin-
thus obtaining graces and raising awareness. Members will be contacted by e-mail or snail mail to alert them of when their
local parish has holy hours, with the name & number of a squad leader who will coordinate times. Please respond when you
are contacted!

Annual Lenten Mission Pilgrimage- April 2!

UVOC's Sixth Annual Lenten Mission Pilgrimage was again a success, with about 75 pilgrims
of all ages, and a beautiful Tridentine Mass at the conclusion. Many thanks to all who participated,
especially Father Justin Ramos of St. Michael's Abbey, Past UVOC President Paul Marchand, 
members of the choir, ushers and the altar servers.  Also, thank you to Father Art Holquin for making
Serra Chapel available to us, and Bishop Brown for his blessing and permission for the Mass. Many 
confessions were heard, and many, many graces obtained. Get ready for next year!