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Author Topic: Sanford SSPX - should I just let it go?  (Read 16605 times)

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Re: Sanford SSPX - should I just let it go?
« Reply #40 on: June 12, 2019, 11:06:47 PM »
Some parishoners at St Michael's in Jacksonville, which as of this year voted to join the SSPX almost unanimously, had been scandalized last year by the Sanford parish pilgrimage to the Shrine in St Augustine being held inside the novus ordo church instead of outside on the so called "rustic altar" as it traditionally was. They had voiced their concerns about this during a meeting discussing the property transfer to the Society. The priest representing the SSPX said it was because of the weather and that we shouldnt worry about particles of the host being on the floor because that really only happens in third world countries where hosts are handmade. Well this year on a perfectly clear and mild day the parish pilgrimage was held yet again in the novus ordo church. Jacksonville was only given a 7am Mass so the parishoners would go to the pilgrimage Mass at the novus ordo church where they were greeted by SSPX Sanford bulletins stacked underneath a divine mercy image next to divine mercy pamphlets and were led in song by a man standing at the front of the church waving his arms around. 

Another odd thing that happened at Sanford at the low Mass on Passion Sunday was the prior literally turning around and stopping the Mass twice to rebuke people for getting up to go to the restroom. I didnt witness this but I heard it from multiple people who did attend that Mass. 

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Re: Sanford SSPX - should I just let it go?
« Reply #41 on: June 13, 2019, 01:24:51 PM »
The guy "directing the choir" is a novelty. A lot of novelties were brought forth when the prior came to Sanford; he literally switched everything in the church, where the first station of the cross was was now the last. Where the Blessed Mother statue was, there now was St. Joseph. All untraditional. 

I think it would be pointless to talk to him. In all charity I think what he means is well but without "supervision" of a higher authority he is destructing. 


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Re: Sanford SSPX - should I just let it go?
« Reply #42 on: June 13, 2019, 01:33:57 PM »
Is it a coincidence that a French priest brought all these novelties to this church?  Not all French priests are bad (ie Fr Chazal) but it’s a historical fact that the French churches were modernized decades before V2.  Also, lots of French Modernists in the new-sspx leadership.  

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Re: Sanford SSPX - should I just let it go?
« Reply #43 on: June 13, 2019, 06:28:43 PM »
You can always leave after the gospel, you have no requirement to sit through lengthy sermons anyway.
I know the chapel with the 100$ a plate fundraiser dinners that no one attended. Pretty funny if you know the characters

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Re: Sanford SSPX - should I just let it go?
« Reply #44 on: June 13, 2019, 07:22:49 PM »
Conclusion?
If you can go to Mass-not the one said by the prior-and leave as soon as it's over, same with confession or other sacraments, then do so.  Skip the social hour.  Avoid the prior.
If this isn't possible, and there are no other alternatives, then stay home alone.  Do be aware, however, that if you have children who are used to the social aspects of a chapel, they may very likely abandon the faith when they leave to go out on their own.  If you think there are slim pickings for suitable mates at a chapel of 200, there are none in your living room!  
I don't know your specific situation.  Pray for wisdom to choose wisely, because you can't go on sinning in your heart every time you hear your prior at Mass!