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Long talk at the very end of the Polish Mass



mylesgThreads: 12
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We have now been in Poland for a month and been to Mass at 3 different churches. We find one difference between the American Catholic Mass and the Polish that we cannot yet understand.

In the American Mass, just prior to the final blessing- the priest makes a few quick announcements.

At all the Polish Masses we have been to- the Priest either reads something long or talks for another 10 minutes. Seems like it is almost a second homily. However, with our lack of Polish language skills- we are wondering what is this long reading/lecture is, just prior to the final blessing?

Thanks
Polonius3Threads: 1,005
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These are usually parish announcements but may also concern other religious or cultural events of potential interest to parishioners. It might also be an announcement issued by the local diocese. Some Polish priests also give a little pep talk urging worshippers to abide by the tenets of their faith throughout the coming week.
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Polonius3:
urging worshippers to abide by the tenets of their faith throughout the coming week.

One priest in Mississauga was famous for giving a sermon after the sermon regarding not giving people the finger while trying to get out of the parking lot of the church. It is a very busy parish, and exits into a neighborhood with stop signs and stop lights.
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