Eucharistic Procession & Brunch
We're looking for kids to carry candles, flowers and incense in the procession!
This Sunday, June 19
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
St. Rose: after 9:30 Mass
St. Agnes: after 11:00 Mass
Immediately following Mass, the Eucharist (Jesus) will be placed in the monstrance (gold stand) on the altar for a few minutes of silent prayer. Then, led by a priest carrying the monstrance, we will process out to an outdoor altar. We will sing Eucharistic hymns, before a final blessing and dismissal. The whole procession will last about 20 minutes and will be followed by a brunch.
What is a Eucharistic Procession?
A Eucharistic Procession is a “public witness of faith and worship of the Most Blessed Sacrament.” Founded upon our belief that Jesus becomes present to us in the Eucharist at Mass, a Eucharistic Procession is one of the ways that we express our devotion to Christ. A Eucharistic Procession usually begins after the celebration of Mass, at which the host for the procession is consecrated. Placed in a monstrance (a sacred vessel that displays the sacred host), the Blessed Sacrament is then carried out of the church and through the streets of the city or neighborhood accompanied by the songs and prayers of the people. Often there are altars decorated along the route where the monstrance is placed and the people are blessed. In this way the Church shows that Christ, here among us, walks with us on our pilgrimage to heaven.
A Eucharistic Procession is a “public witness of faith and worship of the Most Blessed Sacrament.” Founded upon our belief that Jesus becomes present to us in the Eucharist at Mass, a Eucharistic Procession is one of the ways that we express our devotion to Christ. A Eucharistic Procession usually begins after the celebration of Mass, at which the host for the procession is consecrated. Placed in a monstrance (a sacred vessel that displays the sacred host), the Blessed Sacrament is then carried out of the church and through the streets of the city or neighborhood accompanied by the songs and prayers of the people. Often there are altars decorated along the route where the monstrance is placed and the people are blessed. In this way the Church shows that Christ, here among us, walks with us on our pilgrimage to heaven.
What does “Corpus Christi” mean?
“Corpus Christi” means “Body of Christ” and is another name for the
“Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ." This feast day celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist - Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity.
“Corpus Christi” means “Body of Christ” and is another name for the
“Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ." This feast day celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist - Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity.
