MGB:_The second collection should occur during the song after Communion, which should not start until the Blessed Sacrament has been reserved, at which point the congregation should be seated, regardless of whether the priest or bishop has. Indeed, one could argue that if the congregation has recieved the Sacrament, that they are it and we should not force our Lord to kneel. Clearly there is some work to be done in this area.
As for the singing. If the congregation is to sing, the choir must do something we know and like. Quit introducing new music. This is not top 40. It is amazing still that everyone sings the cchanted Our Father but not the song after Communion or the introductory song. When Christmas comes, however, everyone finds their voice for traditional carols.
Are we done reforming? Hardly. The Roman Missal’s prayers are in serious need of reform. If someone spoke to me like the Church prays I would think I was hearing from one of my unctuous Romany cousins or a street person. There is a difference between humility and trying to con God. We will also never go back to the silent congregation, even for the EF and the OF will always be around an Altar rather than stairing at the Icon of the Crucifix.
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