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All ministers of Communion will want to have and use these official texts for bringing the Eucharist to the sick. Also useful for the confined person to read in preparation for receiving the Eucharist.

The text includes the rite for giving "Communion in Ordinary Circumstances" for home visits and the briefer "Communion in a Hospital or Institution."

Blue booklet English only.
Red booklet bi-lingual (English and Spanish) 4 x 7, 40 pages

English Edition Cost: $3.95
Bi-lingual Edition (English & Spanish) Cost: $6.95

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The Archdicoese of Newark is pleased to offer prayer cards for the Year of Faith. These cards feature images taken from the windows of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Newark. On the back of the card is the Apostles’ Creed. The resurrection window card has the Apostles’ Creed in English. The Baptism of the Lord window card has the Apostles’ Creed in Spanish. The Creed is the official prayer for the Year of Faith.

These cards can be distributed:
after Ash Wednesday Masses and Services
to Catholic School students
to Religious Education Classes
to RCIA members and Youth Ministry
to parish Councils, Prayer Groups
Rosary Society, Holy Name Society
Liturgical Ministers, Retreatants
Cost: 1 pack of 100 cards = $5.00
 
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Prayerfully journey through Lent with Bishop Robert Morneau’s deeply meaningful, day-by-day reflections on the Mass readings. In just minutes per day, the insightful meditations of Not by Bread Alone can deepen our experience of this solemn season of prayer and penance and prepare us to participate more fully in the joy of the great Easter mystery.

Bishop Robert F. Morneau is pastor of Resurrection Parish in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and also the auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay. He is a columnist for the diocesan paper, The Compass, and author of Lent with Bishop Morneau and previous editions of Not by Bread Alone: Daily Reflections for Lent, and Waiting in Joyful Hope: Daily Reflections for Advent and Christmas
Paper, 112 pp., 4 x 5 1/4

Cost: 1-49 $2.00
50 + $1.00

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Kenneth Riley & Paul Turner
You’ll want all of your Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to read this new guide. Appropriate for training new extraordinary ministers or for updating experienced ones, this book may be used by individuals or groups. It conveys the latest teachings of the Catholic Church, gives sound advice for dealing with the practical everyday challenges of parish liturgies, and nurtures spiritual growth in the minister. In addition to practical, theological, and spiritual instruction, you’ll find frequently asked questions, advice for responding to unusual or difficult circumstances, a resource list, glossary, questions for reflection or discussion, and prayers.
Available in Spanish - Saddlestitched, 6 x 9, 80 pages

Cost: 1-9 $4.95
10+ $3.95

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Jay V. Cormier
Prepare spiritually for the coming of Christ with this popular, easy-to-use annual guide. During the especially busy Advent and Christmas seasons, this little treasure offers brief, down-to-earth reflections that bring prayer and Scripture into everyday life in a thought-provoking and lasting way.

Through Jay Cormier’s insightful reflections on Scripture readings from the daily Mass, readers will grow in their understanding of the word of God. This book will help busy people achieve their goal of enriching their personal prayer life during the seasons of Advent and Christmas.

Jay Cormier, DMin, is an adjunct professor of humanities and communications at St. Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, and leads workshops for clergy and laity in preaching skills and liturgy.

Paperback, 112 pp., 4 x 5 1/4
Cost: 1-49 $2.00
50 + $1.00

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Volume I: Missal  Volume II: Lectionary
The Liturgical Press

The Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary—Missal and companion Lectionary—are revised to conform to the third edition of the Roman Missal. Printed in easy-to-read, two-color type, these wellcrafted ritual books feature a blue hard cover stamped with the distinct and beautiful art of Martin Erspamer, OSB; silver-gilded pages; and ribbons.

They provide the formularies required for celebration of the forty-six Masses in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which are distributed across the seasons of the liturgical year (three in Advent, six for the Christmas season, five in Lent, four for the Easter season, and twenty eight for Ordinary Time). Harcover; 81/2 x 11

Note: These two books have been published to complement each other in appearance but textual changes have only been made to the Missal. The Lectionary remains unchanged.

Price: Vol I: Missal $44.95
Vol II: Lectionary $36.95
Set of Vol I and II $69.95

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Volume I: Missal  Volume II: Lectionary
Catholic Book Publishing

This twovolume Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary contains the complete liturgical material needed to celebrate a total of 46 Masses in honor of the Blessed Virgin. The Missal includes the latest translations of the Mass texts and Eucharistic Prayers according to the third typcial edition of the Roman Missal and useful, functional tabs for the Ordinary of the Mass. The Lectionary contains all the readings for these 46 Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Both volumes include ribbon markers and liturgical drawings that introduce each main section. The Collection of Masses of the Blessed Virgin Mary is printed in two colors in large, easytoread 14 pt. type and attractively bound in durable blue cloth. Note: Textual changes have only been made to the Missal. The Lectionary remains unchanged.

Price: Vol I: Missal $35.00
Vol II: Lectionary $29.00
Set of Vol I and II $63.00

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Paul Turner & Virginia Meagher
You’ll want all of your lectors to read this new guide. Effective for training those new to the ministry and for rejuvenating the work of veterans, the book can be used by individuals or groups. It gives lectors the background and tools they need to study, pray, and proclaim scripture well, it offers sound advice for dealing with the practical everyday challenges of parish liturgies, and it nurtures spiritual growth in the minister. Inside you’ll find a pastoral, inviting format and style; a basic theological foundation of the ministry; liturgical catechesis about the minister’s role during the Mass; a brief history of the ministry; encouragement for deepening the spirituality of the minister; and detailed, practical instruction for carrying out the ministry.
Available in Spanish - Saddlestitched, 6 x 9, 80 pages

Cost: 1-9 $4.95
10+ $3.95

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Paul Turner & Karie Ferrell
Ushers and greeters need training so that they are able to respond graciously to the needs of everyone who comes through the doors of your church. The Guide for Ushers and Greeters helps you to form liturgical ministers in this important ministry. Similar to the other guides in this series, this book is presented in a pastoral, inviting format and style. It includes: A basic theological and historical overview of the ministry; Liturgical catechesis about the role of ushers and greeters in the context of the various parts of the Mass; Inspiration and advice for becoming faith-filled participants in the Mass; Detailed, practical descriptions of duties. Answers to frequently asked questions, a glossary, and prayers are also included.
Saddlestitched, 6 x 9,

Cost: 1-9 $5.95
10 + $4.95

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A new resource for Preachers, RCIA teams, Catechists and anyone looking to learn more about the Sunday Scriptures

Foundations for Preaching and Teaching ™ provides scripture backgrounds for each Sunday and Holyday of Obligation of the liturgical year. These backgrounds contain commentaries on all of the Lectionary readings, including the Responsorial Psalm. Written in a pastoral tone, these commentaries offer historical-critical background on the readings and underscore their relevance to life today. Each scripture background page includes an overlying theme that is drawn through the readings, providing homilists and catechists with a lens through which to prepare for Sunday. The scripture backgrounds are written by a diverse team of writers including Biagio Mazza, Mary McGlone, Paul Turner, Denise Simeone, Peggy Ekerdt, and Abbot Gregory Polan. The book also has an introduction written by Paul Turner. Paperback, 8 3/8 x 10 7/8, 112 pages

Cost: $9.95

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