On the first Sunday of Advent, November 27,2011, we will be using the new translation of the Roman Missal when we celebrate Mass. While some of the words will be different, there are actually very few changes to the prayers and responses for the liturgical assembly.  

The following are some articles describing the changes and why they are going to take place.

THE CHANGES TO THE ROMAN MISSAL PRESENT OPPORTUNITY AND CHALLENGES 

ROMAN MISSAL TRANSLATION

If you would like even more information about the changes, please visit the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at www.USCCB.org/ROMANMISSAL