~ Priesthood Sunday 2013 ~

Joining Jennifer over at Catholic Inspired for the

~ Catholic Inspired Link-Up ~

~ Second Wednesday of the Month ~

 

The month of October has been set aside to acknowledge our priests and the priestly ministry.  Although we pray for our priests daily, Priesthood Sunday is a special day in which we can celebrate, honor and show appreciation for all they do...

 


Last year, I created a tri-fold that included pictures of our parish priests and a clipboard with a Spiritual Bouquet to gather signatures and pledges. 

We then had a simple potluck after Mass with a cake to show our love and appreciation of our priests.

 

The life of a priest is busy, demanding and I'm sure, at times, challenging.  But the life of a priest is always essential.  A priest's ministry is so expansive.  Much more than preaching or praying, offering the Sacraments and even preparing us for the sacraments.  They comfort the grieving, counsel all those in need, and bring back those lost sheep - they are shepherds over their flock.
A priest's life is given over entirely to serving the Church and her people - all people.

I have heard it said that in order to understand the life of a priest, you have to have faith in Christ. 


This October 27th, 2013, is our next National Priesthood Sunday.  You don't have to throw an elaborate party...they most likely wouldn't want that. 
But don't forget to thank your priest; give them a Spiritual Bouquet, a thoughtful card, a hug.


They will appreciate your kind gesture.  They need our prayers.

You can go here for more ideas about celebrating PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY in your parish.

For more inspiration or to share your own, link-up to Catholic: And Living It!

 

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~ Anniversaries ~

Today we are celebrating several Anniversaries...

The 37 year anniversary of our Pastor's Priestly Ordination.  We celebrated by attending the Holy Mass this morning, which he celebrated.







The 1 year Priestly Ordination

And Conductor's 7 year First Holy Communion Anniversary...

Conductor serving at the Holy Mass for our Pastor's 37 year Priestly Ordination Anniversary

First Communion Candle with Guardian Angel holder

Communion Prayer:
"My Jesus, I believe that you are truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.  I love you above all things, and I desire to possess you within my soul.  I believe it because You have said it, and I am ready to give my life to maintain this truth."


A very blessed day.

~ Priestly Ordination ~

"With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God..."
       "Ordination to the Sacred Order of Presbyters
              Through the laying on of hands
                     And the invocation of the Holy Spirit..."  

On Saturday, May 14th, 2011 at 10:00 in the morning, our friend was ordained.  LAUS DEO!!!


Deacon...soon to be priest




Our new Priest...

 It was a glorious day...    

Time to CELEBRATE...

His First Holy Mass...the Mass of Thanksgiving

was said at our parish, the following day (thanks to our most wonderful pastor, and mentor to our new priest)....our family was honored, when asked by Fr. R. to bring up the gifts, along with his sister who traveled all the way from Poland to be with her brother - the Father.  It was a very beautiful and reverend Holy Mass - the MC (Master of Ceremonies) was a seminarian and friend of our new priest.  Seminarian L, did an amazing and flawless job - what a Mass, what a Celebration!

Rev. R.D.

After the Holy Mass, and the special blessing*, we held a reception for Fr. R.
In gratitude, we gifted Rev. R.D. with priestly vestments.
We were honored and grateful to have Fr. R. celebrate his First Holy Mass
at our parish...and we look forward to the blessings and fruitfulness this new priest will bring to us through the sacraments, especially through the Holy Eucharist.

The table is set...let us Celebrate!
*A Plenary Indulgence is granted to those who venerate the hands of a newly ordained priest and receive this special blessing.  Under the usual conditions.