Byzantine Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Would it be easier to just call and tell them now that you're going to be late, but you'll make it as soon as you can, and not mention that you'd being late because you're going to mass? I know some families get more annoyed at Catholic things than no reason at all. Actually, if they're not the question-asky type, do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 Can. 1245 Without prejudice to the right of diocesan Bishops as in Can. 87, a parish priest, in individual cases, for a just reason and in accordance with the prescriptions of the diocesan Bishop, can give a dispensation from the obligation of observing a holy-day or day of penance, or commute the obligation into some other pious works. The Superior of a pontifical clerical religious institute or society of apostolic life has the same power in respect of his own subjects and of those who reside day and night in a house of the institute or society. The authority to dispense from or commute the obligation of observing a holy day (inc Sunday) can have significant practical and pastoral consequences. This authority is, in virtue of canon 87 enjoyed as of right by every diocesan bishop. Perhaps more relevant from the point of view of day to day pastoral practice is the fact that, in virtue of this canon, it is enjoyed by every parish priest and those equivalent to him in iaw, e.g. the administrator of a parish in the absence of the parish priest. The parochial authority is governed by the following conditions: That there be a justifiable reason, not merely a trivial one; That the parish priest use this authority "in accordance with the prescriptions of the diocesan bishop.", which means that it be in tune with the known general policy of the bishop; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) update. father said charity supersedes all other laws. also neat: the father was a guy I went to high school with who was ordained two weeks ago. neat-o. ........... and I got to go to Mass anyway because everybody else was late! Thanks for the support pham Edited June 10, 2013 by Lilllabettt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 update. father said charity supersedes all other laws. also neat: the father was a guy I went to high school with who was ordained two weeks ago. neat-o. ........... and I got to go to Mass anyway because everybody else was late! Thanks for the support pham Glad you were able to make both Mass AND the party! That cake looks good! Omnomnom! :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 yay! Looks like you had fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillT Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Glad it worked out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Me too! AND... I will remember you and your grandmother in my prayers tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inunionwithrome Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Wonderful. My grandmother too is aging as well. So birthdays are a big deal. See, I told you God would reward you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG45 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Glad to hear it worked out well for you Lilla! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I like happy endings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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