Implementation date: The First Sunday of Advent, 2011
A Missal that is a book for Canada:
A book in keeping with the words it contains:
Beautifully designed cover stamped in gold
Chant notation for prefaces, Eucharistic Prayers and the Ordinary of the Mass
Beautiful artwork and calligraphy throughout
Designed for ease of use
User tested layout for ease of proclamation
Canadian celebrations for Canada Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Day
Complete list General Roman Calendar for Canada
No confusion surrounding the celebrations from Ascension to Pentecost
Page numbers match those listed in the annual Liturgical Calendar Published by the National Liturgy Office
A book for the ages
Sewn, glued and bound for durability
Acid-free environmentally sustainable paper and ink
Paper: *FSC Certified
Environmentally Responsible
The Roman Missal carries the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label which is independently certified to assure consumers that the paper used comes from forests that are managed to meet the social, economic and ecological needs of present and future generations.
Prepared and produced in Canada for Canada
Complete cycle of 21 additional Saints and Blesseds for Canada
Special prayers for those at sea
A date for celebrating the anniversary of dedicated churches whose consecration dates are unknown
In conformity with liturgical law for Canada
Correct Canadian spelling
Pastoral and practical supports for implementation
Liturgical blessing and guidance for the first use of the new Missal
Advice and a liturgical blessing for retiring the Sacramentary
*Now comes with “Roman Missal Correction Label” for EucharisticPrayers II, III and IV (182-418)
1480 pages, 15 x 23 cm, two colour printing, ribbons, gold stamped hardcover
