This last Sunday, March 25th, 5 women joined our church through a profession of faith, confirmation and celebration of their first Holy Communion. It was a delight to be with them at the culmination of this phase of their faith journey.
At the Easter vigil on April 7th, 8 adults and 24 older children will be baptized, confirmed and receive communion. Please pray for them in this final stage of the process.Their pictures are in the church vestibule so you can put faces to your prayers for them.
These people have made a great effort and sacrifices in order to develop themselves as faith disciples of Christ. How can their example inspire us in our discipleship?
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Holy Week(s)
March 25th is Palm Sunday and there is much going on. On Sunday, at the 8:45 Mass, 5 Christians will make their profession of faith and be received into full communion with the Catholic. That evening at 6:00 Mass, the Elect will experience the 3rd scrutiny and be given the Lord's Prayer by our Church.
April 1st begins the high holy days of our Church. It also begins the final weeks of preparation & celebration for those who have been journeying as candidates and the Elect. On that Thursday evening is the Mass when the washing of disciple's feet takes place. Good Friday is the Veneration of the Cross.
That brings us to Holy Saturday. From 9-2 the Elect and the Confirmation candidates will be on retreat. That night, starting at 8pm is the Vigil of Easter. At that liturgy 31 people will be baptized, confirmed and receive their first communion.
This is an exciting time for me, the RCIA team and all involved. It is also the high point of our Church year for all Catholics. Please pray for all those involved in this weeks' happenings.
April 1st begins the high holy days of our Church. It also begins the final weeks of preparation & celebration for those who have been journeying as candidates and the Elect. On that Thursday evening is the Mass when the washing of disciple's feet takes place. Good Friday is the Veneration of the Cross.
That brings us to Holy Saturday. From 9-2 the Elect and the Confirmation candidates will be on retreat. That night, starting at 8pm is the Vigil of Easter. At that liturgy 31 people will be baptized, confirmed and receive their first communion.
This is an exciting time for me, the RCIA team and all involved. It is also the high point of our Church year for all Catholics. Please pray for all those involved in this weeks' happenings.
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