IHM Chapel

The Latin Mass

Living Tradition

The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are deeply devoted to the Latin Tridentine Mass. Offered in the ancient language of the Church, this sacred liturgy traces its roots back to the time of the Apostles. Named “Tridentine” at the Council of Trent, the term itself is derived from the Latin name for Trent.

At that time, the Mass was under attack by the new Protestant religions, which were forming and introducing innovations, re-interpretations, a variety of languages, and translations in the liturgy. This caused incredible chaos that devastated Europe’s faithful. To avert the impending disaster of disunity and heresy, the Church established a formula for celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the universal language of the Church, the timeless and unchangeable Latin.

The Eucharist remained at the heart of the Mass, veiled in sacred mystery as the distinct offering of Bread and Wine becomes the unbloody re-enactment of Calvary, extending salvation to all. The beauty, solemnity, and reverence of this liturgy befit the worship owed to God. Every movement and gesture of the priest is carefully prescribed by rubrics, while the doctrines of the Faith are safeguarded by the enduring precision of the Latin language.

The four ends of sacrifice—adoration, contrition, thanksgiving, and petition—are beautifully expressed before the Divine Majesty. Gregorian Chant, incense, the ancient prayers of the Offertory, and the Canon all unite for the greater glory of God. The faithful are left in awe, assured that this is truly the renewal of the Sacrifice of the Cross: where Heaven and earth meet, God’s blessings descend, sins are forgiven, peace is restored, and Christ, our Priest and Victim, becomes our Heavenly Manna in Holy Communion.

In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI dispelled much of the controversy surrounding the “Old Mass” and the “New Mass” by restoring the freedom to celebrate the Tridentine Mass worldwide. The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary have maintained an unbroken tradition of the Tridentine Liturgy, which remains the foundation of their spirituality.

Daily Mass Schedule

Monday – Saturday:
7:00 a.m. & 8:30 a.m.

Sundays:
7:00 a.m. Low Mass
9:00 a.m. Sung Mass
11:00 a.m. Low Mass

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Monastery Dress Code

We ask all visitors to abide by our dress code while attending Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel.

Women – Dresses or skirts must be below the knee. No pants or shorts or sleeveless blouses. Head coverings are required in the Chapel, either veils or hats. No flip-flops.

Men – Long dress pants, button-up shirts. No shorts, T-shirts, nor flip-flops.