rhetoricfemme Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 (edited) Is it? We're supposed to be going to on a camping trip next month, and we're supposed to be there for at least one of the two weeks that it runs for. It's a family reunion camping trip, and for the first time in years my husband's entire family is going to be there. I don't think he's even been on this annual camping trip since back when we were dating, so I know how much it means to him for me to be there. I'm pretty sure there isn't a church anywhere near where we're camping. So that's my question, and there's the predicament. Edited June 1, 2011 by rhetoricfemme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 You could ask your local pastor for a dispensation from Mass for those one or two Sundays. In normal circumstances it is considered a mortal sin, assuming that full knowledge and deliberate consent is present. We are obligated to participate in the Holy Mass every Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='rhetoricfemme' timestamp='1306955344' post='2248807'] Is it? We're supposed to be going to on a camping trip next month, and we're supposed to be there for at least one of the two weeks that it runs for. It's a family reunion camping trip, and for the first time in years my husband's entire family is going to be there. I don't think he's even been on this annual camping trip since back when we were dating, so I know how much it means to him for me to be there. I'm pretty sure there isn't a church anywhere near where we're camping. So that's my question, and there's the predicament. [/quote] I've read several of the replies over at Catholic Answers Forum by the Apologists and all of them say that if you make a determined effort to find a Church near your vacation plans and you cannot find one, then you are not in mortal sin. However, if you simply choose not to go because it is too much work, then, yes, it is a sin to miss Mass. Our plans should always have Christ at the top of our list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 masstimes.org <<<<I use that whenever we travel. See if there is anything nearby. In the event that there isn't, take Nihil's suggestion and see what your pastor says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='rhetoricfemme' timestamp='1306955344' post='2248807'] Is it? We're supposed to be going to on a camping trip next month, and we're supposed to be there for at least one of the two weeks that it runs for. It's a family reunion camping trip, and for the first time in years my husband's entire family is going to be there. I don't think he's even been on this annual camping trip since back when we were dating, so I know how much it means to him for me to be there. [b] I'm pretty sure there isn't a church anywhere near where we're camping.[/b] So that's my question, and there's the predicament. [/quote] Actually, you'd be surprised. There are monasteries--mostly Benedictine--located in areas suitable for outdoors like hiking and stuff. If you want to tell me the whereabouts of your vacation (just a general locale), I will do some internet searching and see if I can find one for you. If you want to PM me, that's fine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I got dispensations for long backpacking trips. I also took a small radio with me that had some shortwave bands on it so I could listen to the EWTN mass. They don't broadcast that anymore because of the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shover Robot Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 [quote name='CatherineM' timestamp='1306966309' post='2248934'] I got dispensations for long backpacking trips. I also took a small radio with me that had some shortwave bands on it so I could listen to the EWTN mass. They don't broadcast that anymore because of the internet. [/quote] Stupid internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithAndReason21 Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Don't forget Googlemaps either. You might be able to find a local parish that way too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Normile Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Come on, there is always a Catholic mass nearby. ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havok579257 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 masstimes . org is a great site. with as many catholic churches there are in the world it really should not be a problem to find a church. you may have to drive an hour on sunday to the church and then back but really, to be with the Lord, is that not do able? if your going on this camping trip for 2 weeks, then it should be no problem to leave for a short period of time. its not like it would be everyday, its only on sunday. like nihil said, in normal circumstances it is a mortal sin to miss mass unless you get a disposition from your parish priest or if there is not a church anywhere even close to where your going to be at. although like other have said, they would be more than happy to help you find a church or somewhere mass is preformed nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norseman82 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 [quote name='rhetoricfemme' timestamp='1306955344' post='2248807'] Is it? We're supposed to be going to on a camping trip next month, and we're supposed to be there for at least one of the two weeks that it runs for. It's a family reunion camping trip, and for the first time in years my husband's entire family is going to be there. I don't think he's even been on this annual camping trip since back when we were dating, so I know how much it means to him for me to be there. I'm pretty sure there isn't a church anywhere near where we're camping. So that's my question, and there's the predicament. [/quote] Is your husband's family Catholic? If not, can you "sneak away" for a while on a Sunday to attend Mass? Can you arrange your time there so that you're there Monday-Saturday? My personal thought is that Mass is more important than vacation, so vacations should be arranged around the Mass schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Just ask the your priest to dispense you. If it's wrong to do, he won't do it. But chances are he will. It's easy, legit and solves the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havok579257 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 [quote name='Norseman82' timestamp='1307202726' post='2249884'] Is your husband's family Catholic? If not, can you "sneak away" for a while on a Sunday to attend Mass? Can you arrange your time there so that you're there Monday-Saturday? My personal thought is that Mass is more important than vacation, so vacations should be arranged around the Mass schedule. [/quote] i agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das8949 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1306955565' post='2248816'] You could ask your local pastor for a dispensation from Mass for those one or two Sundays. In normal circumstances it is considered a mortal sin, assuming that full knowledge and deliberate consent is present. We are obligated to participate in the Holy Mass every Sunday. [/quote] Wow, it is a mortal sin not venial??? That poses another question. If someone has mortal sins on their soul and they participate in Adoration usually alone - re they leaving Jesus unprotected. I think I am asking if in order to be in the prescense of Jesus do you need to have a cleal soul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 some of you people have not ever been camping/hiking, or must think that every state has conveniently placed towns with Catholic churches in them. lulz...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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