USA Pilgrimage
 American National Grandparents Pilgrimage
National Grandparents Pilgrimage - Diocese of Palm Beach
Date: Saturday 26th September 2009, 11:00am
Location: Cathedral of St. Lgnatius of Loyola Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Cathedral Address: 9999 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens Florida
Eucharistic Celebration Honoring Grandparents
Most Rev. Bishop Gerals M. Barbarito
Main Celebrant
Order of Service
The music for today's celebration has been provided by Adam J. Brakel, Principal Organist and Cara Coniglio, Cantor
Liturgical Dance: Ave Maria ~ "Orita" and "Starlets of St. Ann" Dancers
Prelude: Andante in D Major - Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847)
Processional Hymn: O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts tune: WAREHAM RS 759
Gloria: John Lee RS 392
Reading I: Exodus 16: 2-4; 12-15 ~Alice Rivera, Reader
Alleluia: Robert Twynham/Adam J. Brakel verse
Proclamation of the Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 ~ Deacon Jamie Zapata
Homily ~ Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito, Bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach
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Prayers of the Faithful:
Richard Lyles and Christopher Lyles
Mathilde Ambroise Atencio and Myriam Ambroise
Kit Johansen and Kyra Maher
Cristy Eckelkamp and Marissa and Rebecca Eckelkamp
Presentation of the Gifts:
Joe and Lorraine Sabatella, Lynn Colletti and Zachary Colletti
Song of Preparation: Lord of All Hopefulness SLANE RS 713
Mass Setting - A Community Mass Proulx
Agnus Dei: Chant
Communion Procession: Magnificat - Luke 1:46-55 Chepponis
Recessional Hymn: Take up your Cross: ERHALT UNS HERR RS 808
Postlude - Allegro Maestoso e vivace from Sonata 4 in B Flat Major - Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847) |
A message from Bishop Gerald M. Barbarito
September 26, 2009
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
It is a great joy for me to welcome each and every one of you to the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola as we celebrate this Mass in honor of the National Grandparents Pilgrimage.
With heartfelt devotion we remember Saints Joachim and Ann, grandparents of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Their humble, yet powerful example of prayer must have been a source of inspiration for both the Blessed Virgin Mary and the child, Jesus, in His youth.
In the same way, your prayerful presence, your dedicated faith, shines as an inspiration not only to your grandchildren, but also to the faithful in your parish communities. The seed of faith that you plant in the hearts of your grandchildren is a strong seed, one that is nourished by your example of piety and love. Thank you for your powerful example of faith, hope and love that you share with your families on a daily basis.
I pray that through the intercession of Saints Joachim and Ann you will continue to find the strength to be faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ to your families, most especially your grandchildren. In a special way I would like to thank Mrs. Catherine Wiley for proposing this National Grandparents Pilgrimage, the first to take place in the United States of America, as well as Mrs. Janice Petersen Minshew in the Office of Family Life for all that she has done to facilitate this special day.
May God continue to bless and fill you with all His grace and peace. With every prayerful wish, I am
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Gerald M. Barbarito
Bishop of Palm Beach
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