This is a lovely little country church that was recently renovated. Today's Mass was the Knights of Columbus Mass, so all of the roles (except for the priest) were filled by Knights of Columbus. There were quite a few in attendance. Before Mass, the Rosary was recited.
The music was accompanied by an organ.
Opening: On Jordan's Bank
Offertory: Come to the Water
Communion: Behold the Lamb
Closing: Holy God We Praise Thy Name
Mass was celebrated by a visiting priest from New Jersey who retired to Florida and goes around soliciting donations for Food For the Poor. Father started Mass admonishing us to be more responsive and making snow jokes. I'll spare you the snark about the over 20 minute homily to solicit donations. Father used Eucharistic Prayer for Various Needs IV: Jesus, the Compassion of God. There were bells.
The parishoners seemed friendly and there were lots of large families. The nice man sitting next to me thought I had a beautiful voice. =)
Pictures:
St. John the Baptist
Shrine
View From the Back Pew
Nativity
St. John the Baptist baptizing Jesus
VIII: Jesus Consoles the Holy Women
Faith, Hope and Charity
Whose Sins You Forgive, They are Forgiven
Heart of Jesus Save Us
St. John the Evangelist
St. Mark the Evangelist
St. Joseph Patron of Families
Immaculate Heart of Mary
St. Matthew the Evangelist
St. Luke the Evangelist
Hail Mary Full of Grace
Praise the Lord
Links:
Website of St. John the Baptist
Pictures from Rome of the West
Beautiful church! Thanks for the report.
ReplyDeleteAs far as 'Food for the Poor' homilies, I've heard a few myself. After the first one, it was only by distracting myself by counting the number of the times the phrase 'Food for the Poor' was used that I could keep from pulling my hair out. I tried offering it up, but failed miserably.
Lord have mercy on me a (snarky) sinner...