Sermon - 21st Sunday after Pentecost - October 9, 2016

Audio recording of Fr. Fryar's sermon on "Forgiveness & Pride" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo, October 9th, 2016
Sermon (3.7 MB,  3:59 min)

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Solemn High Mass in the Extraordinary Form celebrated at Our Savior Parish, USC Caruso Catholic Center in Los Angeles, October 1st, 2016, as part of the 2016 Annual Conference of the Society for Catholic Liturgy. The celebrant was Fr. Federico Masutti, FSSP, assisted by Fr. James Fryar, FSSP (Deacon, homilist), and Fr. Zachary Akers, FSSP (Subdeacon).

Sermon by Fr. Fryar at Society for Catholic Liturgy Conference

Sermon given by Fr. Fryar during the Solemn High Mass on October 1st, 2016 for the Conference of the Society for Catholic Liturgy (The perfect Sacrifice, a Mystery enveloped in mysteries)

Audio recording  (3.9 mb, 4:18 min)

To be sacred or holy is to be set apart from the profane. The sacred things of God are set apart by barriers. These layers of sacred barriers increase until we reach where He Who is Most Holy abides.

This we see in the construction of the Temple in the Old Testament, which was divided into courts, and this we also see in the construction of the church, which is likewise divided up into parts - the vestibule, the nave, the sanctuary, the altar, the tabernacle.  Each is a step or barrier closer to the center, where He Who is Most Sacred resides.

We can see this design of barriers toward the most sacred in the prayers at Holy Mass in the Extraordinary Form.  In the center of the Mass is the most sacred part - the Consecration.  Surrounding the Consecration like a perfect circle is the Canon of the Mass. Nobody knows who wrote the Canon and yet it is so perfect that it can be divided and subdivided and admired.  It is like a perfect circle that begins with God - 'Te igitur clementissime Pater" and ends with God - "Omnis honor et gloria."

If you step back and look at this circle you will see that all the sides mirror each other.  The Memento of the Living is mirrored on the other side of the Consecration by the Memento of the Dead.  Before the consecration we pray for the church, after we commemorate the Old Testament.  Before there is a list of saints and after, a list of saints. 

And as you step back further you will see that the Canon is likewise in a frame.  Before it we see the Preface, symbolizing the prayer of Our Lord giving thanks to His Father at the Last Supper: 'Vere dignum et iustum est.. gratias agere."  After is the Our Father - the perfect priestly prayer of Christ to His Father that contains the seven things we need to pray most in order of importance.  These are likewise framed by the Offertory and the Communion.  Which are likewise framed by the readings - symbolizing the public life of Our Lord, and the Last blessing which represents the Ascension.  Finally another frame of introduction and conclusion - the prayers of preparation at the Foot of the Altar and the Last Gospel. 

God's creation is so perfect that it can convert an atheist. We can admire the intricate parts of a flower or the perfection of the planets. It is fitting that right worship offered to a perfect and intricate Creator likewise be perfect, reflecting the perfection of He Whom we worship. This is what the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is.  We are honored to be here, to have the privilege of participating in a perfect Sacrifice, a Mystery enveloped in mysteries, a glimpse of Heaven and a participation in the Life of the Trinity!

Mass, Confession & Benediction Schedule - October 2016

10 AM October 2nd: 20th Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. Raftery - Confessions 9AM - Benediction after Mass
Mass intention:  Hozie & Laura Burke (L)

10 AM October 9th: 21st Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. Fryar - Confessions 9AM
Mass intention:  Nathaniel Storm (L)

10 AM October 16th: 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. Fryar - Confessions  9AM
Mass intention:  Martin Dayao (D)

10 AM October 23rd: 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. Fryar - Confessions 9AM
Mass intention:  Ray Borelli (D)

10 AM October 30th: Christ the King
Fr. Fryar - Confessions 9AM
Mass intention:  Rosemary Kowalski (D)

Picnic in the Park after Mass - October 9th

Come and visit with Father Fryar who will join us at our "Picnic in the Park" after Mass on Sunday, October 9th.  The event will run from Noon until 5 p.m. at the Camarillo Community Center park.

Bring your own lunch, beverage (no alcohol) and folding chair. There is a horseshoe pit with horseshoes. There will be a Bocce ball set, bean-bag toss, Frisbees to use as well!  There are clean bathrooms and a nice playground for the kids. This will be a great opportunity for all of us to get to know each other better!

Directions from the Chapel: From the Chapel driveway, turn left onto Ventura Blvd (west). At Carmen Drive, turn right (north) to Modesto Avenue, turn right (east). The park is on the right and the playground is across from 1014 North Modesto Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010.

Sermon - 19th Sunday after Pentecost - September 25, 2016

Audio recording of Fr. Fryar's sermon on "The Wedding Garment - Sanctifying Grace" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo, September 25th, 2016
Sermon (9.1 MB,  9:42 min)

Sermon - 18th Sunday after Pentecost - September 18, 2016

Audio recording of Fr. Fryar's sermon on "How Christ sees the sinner versus how the Pharisee sees the sinner" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo, September 18th, 2016
Sermon (4.2 MB,  4:28 min)

Solemn High Mass for the Society for Catholic Liturgy

The Solemn High Mass (Extraordinary Form) to be offered by the FSSP as part of the conference program for the Society for Catholic Liturgy has been moved.  Previously scheduled at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, it will now be at Our Savior Parish at USC Caruso Catholic Center located at 844 West Thirty Second Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007.  It's quite a phenomenal church, built recently and quite beautiful.  The Mass will be on Saturday, October 1st at 8:00 a.m.

Sermon - 16th Sunday after Pentecost - September 4, 2016

Audio recording of Fr. Fryar's sermon on "keep Holy the Sabbath Day" at St. Mary Magdalen Chapel in Camarillo, September 4th, 2016
Sermon (10.4 MB, 11.04 min)

Mass, Confession & Benediction Schedule - September 2016

10 AM September 4th - 16th Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. Fryar - Confessions 9 AM - Benediction after Mass
Mass intention: Mary Jean Barisa (D)

10 AM September 11th - 17th Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. Raftery - No Confessions
Mass intention:  Brian & Paula Maddux (L)

10 AM September 18th - 18th Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. Fryar - Confessions 9 AM
Mass intention:  Confraternity of Saint Peter

10 AM September 25th - 19th Sunday after Pentecost
Fr. Fryar - Confessions 9 AM
Mass intention:  Hector Tarin (L)