1962 Missal · Usus Antiquior

The Traditional Latin Mass

St. Ann’s has been designated as the home for the Traditional Latin Mass in the greater Hamilton area.

Introibo ad altare Dei, ad Deum qui lætificat juventutem meam. I will go unto the altar of God, to God who giveth joy to my youth. Psalm 42
Coming for the first time?

You are very welcome

Sit wherever you like, follow along as much as you are able, and let the beauty of the Mass speak to you. Our short guide walks you through every part.

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What it is

The Mass of the ages

The Traditional Latin Mass follows the 1962 Roman Missal, the form of the Mass that nourished countless saints over many centuries.

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The same Holy SacrificeIt is the one Sacrifice of Calvary, made present on the altar, that is offered at every Mass.
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Facing the Lord togetherThe priest offers Mass ad orientem, facing the altar with the people, leading us all toward God.
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Silence and chantTimes of silence, Gregorian chant, and incense at the Sunday sung Mass and on Solemnities draw us into the mystery and invite us to adore.
Join us

When it’s offered

Times can change for feasts and holidays. Please check the calendar for special Masses and cancellations.

The Lord’s Day

Sunday

  1. 8
    8:00 AM · Low Mass. Quiet, prayerful and contemplative.
  2. 12
    12:00 PM · Missa Cantata. Sung Mass with our schola and incense.
During the week

Weekdays

  1. W
    Wednesday · 7:00 PM
  2. F
    First Friday of the month · 7:00 PM
  3. S
    Saturday · 9:00 AM
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Good to know

How to follow along

Don’t worry about every word

A hand missal with the Latin and English side by side helps you follow the prayers. Our guide explains each part of the Mass.

Let the silence pray

Much of the Mass is prayed quietly by the priest. Use these moments to unite your own prayer with the Sacrifice on the altar.

Follow those around you

Not sure when to stand, sit or kneel? Just do what the people near you are doing.

Holy Communion

Catholics who are prepared (in a state of grace and having fasted for one hour) kneel at the altar rail and receive on the tongue.

What to wear

Business casual is a good guide: a collared shirt for men; a modest dress, skirt or slacks for women. Some women wear a head covering (a veil or mantilla), but it is never required. Not everyone in our neighbourhood has many clothes to choose from, so take this as a guide: we each do our best to honour the Lord.

Bringing children

We want children here. The Mass is where the faith is handed on to them, and St. Ann’s has many young families, so the sound of little ones is a normal part of our Sunday. Sit wherever you like. If a child needs a moment, the vestibule at the back is close by, and you are welcome to step out and come back in.

A word from our pastor

Why we love it

Beauty has a way of reaching the heart before the mind can explain it. That is what so many people experience at the Traditional Latin Mass: the chant, the incense, the silence and the ancient prayers all point beyond themselves to God. It reminds us that the Mass is His work before it is ours, the one Sacrifice of Calvary made present on the altar. You do not need to understand every word. Come and see, and let its beauty lead you to Christ.

— Fr. Jeff Oehring, Pastor

Come and see

We’d love to welcome you

After Mass, say hello to Father on the front steps.

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