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Kevin McGloin knew that the people in his community would celebrate liturgies more intensely if they knew more about it. So he wrote them a book. Then a second book.  Now both are being published by Resource Publications, Inc., as a way to bring other Catholics up to liturgical speed.

The first, What Every Catholic Needs to Know about the Mass, covers the history of liturgy, the importance of art and environment, the place of music, and a vision of what liturgy looks like if all members of the assembly take their role seriously.  The second and smaller work, What Every Catholic Needs to Know about Lent, the Triduum, and Easter, provides historical background on the season, a review of its important rituals, and some prayers and activities for Catholics to do in their own homes.  Bulk discounts are available for either or both books.

“What Every Catholic Needs to Know about the Mass is by far the best resource on liturgy I have found. Our parish made the investment and put this book in the hands of every parishioner.” – Paul Hillenbrand, Composer/Clinician with Oregon Catholic Press; Director of Liturgy and Music, St. Maria Goretti Parish, Scottsdale, Arizona.

Kevin McGloin is currently the Director of Liturgy and Middle-School Coordinator at St. Patrick Parish in Scottsdale, Arizona.

WHAT EVERY CATHOLIC NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE MASS
A Parish Guide to Liturgy
Kevin McGloin
80 pages 5½"  ×  8½": ISBN: 0-89390-536-4, $6.95; May 2001

WHAT EVERY CATHOLIC NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT LENT, TRIDUUM, AND EASTER
A Parish Guide to the Paschal Season
Kevin McGloin
48 pages 5½"  ×  8½": ISBN: 0-89390-540-2, $5.95; November 2001

Resource Publications, Inc. strives to help people reach their fullest potential on both personal and professional levels, primarily by providing leadership resources for use by leaders in ministry and education. Current ministry resources include Ministry & Liturgy magazine, Liturgical Catechesis magazine, Celebrating the Lectionary, Sacramental Register 3.0, and many other books and music collections. Visit the RPI website at www.rpinet.com.