With thanks to Almighty God and the esteemed Veneration of Our Lady, the Veneration of Saints Simeon and Anna, there was the celebration of Solemn Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Purification of Our Lady in the Temple, Candlemas on Thursday, February 2, 2017.
The Sacred Liturgical Rites began with the powerful Blessing and Distribution of Candles. With everyone's candles lighted, the Faithful walked solemnly in Procession around the Church, celebrating the day that Our Lady was purified in the temple and offered two turtles. We also commemorate that Our Lord was presented in the Temple and that Simeon and Anna met him with joy. With this celebration, we conclude Christmas and walk with Our Lord as he begins his ministry in Galilee.
The Sacred Liturgical Rites began with the powerful Blessing and Distribution of Candles. With everyone's candles lighted, the Faithful walked solemnly in Procession around the Church, celebrating the day that Our Lady was purified in the temple and offered two turtles. We also commemorate that Our Lord was presented in the Temple and that Simeon and Anna met him with joy. With this celebration, we conclude Christmas and walk with Our Lord as he begins his ministry in Galilee.
Celebrant and Homilist: Fr. Marian Wierzchowski SAC, Pastor
Deacon of the Mass: Fr. Christopher Salvatori SAC, Parochial Vicar
Subdeacon of the Mass: Teddy Thongratnachat
Master of Ceremonies: Lorenzo Tinio
Thurifer: Roberto Barrientos
Acolytes: Brian Mcguire and Michael Soto-Torrellas
Crucifer: Ricardo Kinch
Torchbearers: Andres Barrientos, Mark Froeba and Jacob Sak
Organist and Director of Music: Eva Grabo
Cantor, Schola and Choir Director: William Xucla
Photographs thanks to New York Scugnizzo and Margie Dublin.
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