Dedication Mass

This past November 22, we celebrated a Mass during which we dedicated our new altar and rededicated the entire church. For this our bishop came to lead the celebration, as is the tradition for a church dedication. Here are some photos of the Mass.

Right to left; Fr. Robert Cilinski, the Dean of our Deanery,
Deacon Richard Delio, Bishop Paul Loverde, Fr. Don Rooney,
our Pastor and Fr. Mark Mealy, the chancellor of our diocese. 

Elizabeth Eschen leading the Responsorial Psalm.

Bishop Loverde giving his homily.

Bishop Loverde anointing the altar with the Sacred
Chrism (specially blessed olive oil scented with balsam.)

Fr. Rooney anointing the walls of
the church with the Sacred Chrism.

The bishop incensing the altar for the first time.

Some of our children bringing flowers to decorate the altar.

Gathering all the priests to begin the Eucharistic
Prayer. You can see the entire organ facade/reredos,
including Fr. Rooney's paintings of twelve saints. 

The Eucharistic Prayer. 

Bishop Loverde "looking up to heaven.

The Saint Mary Choir. 

The Mass is ended and altar server
Hillary Hanson leads the procession.