Archive for February, 2008

Christmas Eve: The Christ Mass

Holy Eucharist…

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 Vocal Anthem by Jessica Brown and Rei Horst

Vocal Anthem

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Violin Anthem by Beatrice Ferreira

Violin Anthem

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Offertory of the Holy Eucharist led by John Tumolo

Offertory

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Following Mass, the parish followship makes a toast to the coming Christmastide, led by Senior Warden Char Horst

Parish Followship

Blessing of Pets and Animals

Every first Sunday in October Saint Barnabas’ Parish sponsors a special liturgy of blessing…

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The pets gather, with their companions

Gathering of Pets

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Liturgy of Blessing and Commemoration of Saint Francis of Assisi led by Father John

Liturgy

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Blessing of a small dog held by its companion

Small Doggy Being Blessed

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Father John holds his Sheltie, Sasha, on a leash after her blessing

Father John holds Sasha

 

Sacrament of Confirmation

Celebrated by Bishop Paul Marshall

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Crucifer Soren Horst prepares to lead the procession

Preparation
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Father John welcoming Bishop Marshall and his chaplain, Deacon George Loeffler, to Saint Barnabas’ Church

Welcome...
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Together with Bishop Marshall, the confirmands:

Confirmands

Ian Rodriguez
Soren Horst
Rei Horst
Adam Grasso
Beatrice Ferreira
Joseph Shrawder
Samual Horwath