The Church of the Atonement is a parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, Illinois, and located on the far-northside of Chicago, in the Edgewater neighborhood. The occasion was a Solemn Pontical High Mass on the occasion of the 90th birthday of Bishop James Winchester Montgomery (ret.), former diocesan bishop. The Atonement is one of many Episcopal parishes in Chicago that follows the Anglo-Catholic (or 'high church') Anglican liturgical tradition.
Bishop Montgomery confirmed and baptized me. He married my brother too. Sadly, I attended his funeral in December. I have his picture on the organ at church. Really awesome guy. Taught me much about life as did his mother. Like a stepdad to me. When we were driving to Memphis for my brother's wedding, Bishop Montgomery asked to stop to see an old colleague in Cairo or some southern Illinois town. My mom and I went in and there was a priest playing the organ. My mom said "I have Bishop Montgomery out in the car!" He said "Who are you ? Madame Toussaud?" Such great memories.
An historically appropriate wedding of Anglican and Roman Catholic Liturgies. The comments for this celebration is nocturnal and the shades complement Mary's Son conquering the dark. Splendid!
How wonderful to see Bishop James Winchester Montgomery, retired Bishop of Chicago, (the final bishop bestowing his blessing to the congreagation) so active! I believe this Mass was in celebration of his 90th birthday. I was a member of the Church of the Atonement back in the late-1960s when Bishop Montgomery was bishop coadjuator under Bishop Burrill, and before he became diocesan bishop of of Chicago.
I was taught as a child, that one kisses the ring of a Bishop if he holds his hand out raised with the ring up, and that if he is my bishop, it was required to genuflect as well. A visiting Bishop's ring was kissed the same way, but genuflecting was not required. If the Bishop doesn't extend his hand or is too far away, then head bowing is done to acknowledge and greet.
To my dear high Anglican, bretheren !!! This liturgy gave such glory to God , that I am sure if the pope saw it he would at least make you honorary Catholics!!!
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! I applaud your remarks. This past Saturday in the Fort Worth Diocese, 2 Priests were ordained at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Afterwards at the reception, I bowed & kissed the Bishop Vann's ring & many others looked at me like, "What on earth are you doing?" I did it anyway because of my 1) submission to him, 2) respect for his office, and 3) to hopefully illuminate to other lukewarm Catholics that you should bow/kneel & kiss his ring. The Post-Vatican II folks ruined much.
To tgose thumb down people: The Mother doesn't keep us from her Son. She leads us to Him. We venerate Mary because the fourth commandment tells us to honor our Father and Mother. Christ GAVE Mary to us while he hung on the cross (John 19:26-27). We should, thus, accept and love His gift.
Catholics believe in the Bible and in Tradition as well. Mary's assumption to heaven in body and soul, came from the Apostles themselves. If she had not assumed into heaven, would not the Apostles, who revered her highly, have kept her relics? There's also nothing "unbiblical" about the claim that God has chosen to take a holy person into heaven. Mary's assumption was celebrated in Palestine in the 400s too during St. Theodosius' time. So it was a well established conviction in the 5th century.
May I ask to the demoniation of this parish? There is no record of either a Bishop Montgomery or a Bishop Burrill in Chicago. Also, Chicago is an cardinalte archdiocese. Your post mentioned only diocesan bishop. Can you clarify this for myself and other Catholic readers?
Certain parts of the High Church is trying to unite more with Rome than Canterbury. this is due to the fact that the High Church is going along with ordaining and other such nonsense. Recall in the past that a few of the higher church bishops flew the coop and were incardinated in the Roman Priesthood.
Hey, John: Just watched this post too, and couldnt understand why there are 2x Crucifers, either....As an organist in the Anglican Communion (Church of Ireland), I know that in processionals/recessionals, we would only every have ONE unadorned cross but each to their own, I guess! :-)
The Church of the Atonement is a parish church of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, Illinois, and located on the far-northside of Chicago, in the Edgewater neighborhood. The occasion was a Solemn Pontical High Mass on the occasion of the 90th birthday of Bishop James Winchester Montgomery (ret.), former diocesan bishop. The Atonement is one of many Episcopal parishes in Chicago that follows the Anglo-Catholic (or 'high church') Anglican liturgical tradition.
Glory to You in the highest J feel like going to heaven when listening to these hym
Bishop Montgomery confirmed and baptized me. He married my brother too. Sadly, I attended his funeral in December. I have his picture on the organ at church.
Really awesome guy. Taught me much about life as did his mother. Like a stepdad to me. When we were driving to Memphis for my brother's wedding, Bishop Montgomery asked to stop to see an old colleague in Cairo or some southern Illinois town. My mom and I went in and there was a priest playing the organ. My mom said "I have Bishop Montgomery out in the car!" He said "Who are you ? Madame Toussaud?" Such great memories.
An historically appropriate wedding of Anglican and Roman Catholic Liturgies. The comments for this celebration is nocturnal and the shades complement Mary's Son conquering the dark. Splendid!
Awesome. I love this song, love Jesus and our Blessed Mother! Thank you for posting this video!
I love this hymn. I was familiar with Atonement while attending Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. God Bless! Father Jeffrey Funk+
WOW how wonderful to see (most) people bowing when the Bishop passes!
I had to kiss his ring when he confirmed me. He was OLD school!
How wonderful to see Bishop James Winchester Montgomery, retired Bishop of Chicago, (the final bishop bestowing his blessing to the congreagation) so active! I believe this Mass was in celebration of his 90th birthday. I was a member of the Church of the Atonement back in the late-1960s when Bishop Montgomery was bishop coadjuator under Bishop Burrill, and before he became diocesan bishop of of Chicago.
I was taught as a child, that one kisses the ring of a Bishop if he holds his hand out raised with the ring up, and that if he is my bishop, it was required to genuflect as well. A visiting Bishop's ring was kissed the same way, but genuflecting was not required. If the Bishop doesn't extend his hand or is too far away, then head bowing is done to acknowledge and greet.
To my dear high Anglican, bretheren !!! This liturgy gave such glory to God , that I am sure if the pope saw it he would at least make you honorary Catholics!!!
We don’t want to be Catholics.
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! I applaud your remarks. This past Saturday in the Fort Worth Diocese, 2 Priests were ordained at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Afterwards at the reception, I bowed & kissed the Bishop Vann's ring & many others looked at me like, "What on earth are you doing?" I did it anyway because of my 1) submission to him, 2) respect for his office, and 3) to hopefully illuminate to other lukewarm Catholics that you should bow/kneel & kiss his ring. The Post-Vatican II folks ruined much.
This is an Anglican Church.
I really like this hymn
To tgose thumb down people:
The Mother doesn't keep us from her Son. She leads us to Him. We venerate Mary because the fourth commandment tells us to honor our Father and Mother. Christ GAVE Mary to us while he hung on the cross (John 19:26-27). We should, thus, accept and love His gift.
Very, very well said, Chavaby! I get that all the time, as I've become somewhat of a serious apologist. This response by you is excellent.
Chavaby ,
This an Episcopal Church.
Bendice a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Catholics believe in the Bible and in Tradition as well. Mary's assumption to heaven in body and soul, came from the Apostles themselves. If she had not assumed into heaven, would not the Apostles, who revered her highly, have kept her relics? There's also nothing "unbiblical" about the claim that God has chosen to take a holy person into heaven. Mary's assumption was celebrated in Palestine in the 400s too during St. Theodosius' time. So it was a well established conviction in the 5th century.
Well, this is an Episcopal Church.
Pity there was no Descant with the last verse.
Skip ahead to (I think it's 2014) Videos on Atonement's website. "Hail Holy Queen" is absolutely gorgeous with superb organ accompaniment.
I didn't think that Protestants gave Mary any special status.
these are Protestants
Were is the church
Chicago
May I ask to the demoniation of this parish? There is no record of either a Bishop Montgomery or a Bishop Burrill in Chicago. Also, Chicago is an cardinalte archdiocese. Your post mentioned only diocesan bishop. Can you clarify this for myself and other Catholic readers?
This is an Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of the United States.
This is a Protestant church?
+strawberryseason Episcopal
+strawberryseason It's Anglo-Catholic. High church Episcopal.
Protestant, yes.
Yes, high-Church Episcopalian
Certain parts of the High Church is trying to unite more with Rome than Canterbury. this is due to the fact that the High Church is going along with ordaining and other such nonsense. Recall in the past that a few of the higher church bishops flew the coop and were incardinated in the Roman Priesthood.
These aren't Catholics.... Note the priestesses.
They are referred to as “Priests.” “Priestesses” is diminutive.
Just dressing up and showing off. Two crucifers? This sort of thing gives real Anglo-Catholicism a bad name.
Hey, John: Just watched this post too, and couldnt understand why there are 2x Crucifers, either....As an organist in the Anglican Communion (Church of Ireland), I know that in processionals/recessionals, we would only every have ONE unadorned cross but each to their own, I guess! :-)
The difference between real Catholicism and "High Church" dressing up. As it used to be called - "Choral and Floral".
+John Dover I used to go to the moderately High Church Episcopal parish here in my town. They also had two crucifers. Nobody could ever tell me why.
Explanation: One leads the musically-trained Choir; the other leads the theologically-trained Clergy - mostly ordained Priests.