On Sunday, January 5, 2020, St. Mary’s blessed Epiphany Water and celebrated Sung First Vespers of the Feast of the Epiphany. We were joined by visiting diocesan clergy and visiting seminarians.
On Monday, January 6, 2020, St. Mary’s celebrated a Solemn High Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany. During the Mass, after the Gospel, the proclamation of Movable Feasts (The Noveritis) was chanted. After the Mass, Gold, Frankincense, Mhryy, and Chalk were blessed.
Blessing of Epiphany Water (Sunday, January 5, 2020)
Water Prepared to be Blessed Kneeling for the Litany of the Saints Kneeling for the Litany of the Saints Kneeling for the Litany of the Saints Blessing Mixing of the Blessed Salt Sprinkling Epiphany Water
First Vespers of Epiphany (Sunday, January 5, 2020)
Sanctuary Prepared for Vespers Beginning of Vespers Master of Ceremonies indicating the “Deus ✠ in adiutórium meum inténde” Incensing of the Altar during the Magnificat Incensing of the Faithful during the Magnificat he Celebrant waiting for the repetition of the Magnificat Antiphon to Conclude Benedicámus Dómino Recessional of Celebrant and Servers
Mass for the Feast of the Epiphany (Monday, January 5, 2020)
Entrance Procession Proclamation of Movable Feasts Proclamation of Movable Feasts Blessing of Gold, Frankincense, Mhryy, and Chalk Blessing of Gold, Frankincense, Mhryy, and Chalk
