 |
 |
 |
 Diocesan Church "And miles to go" Bishop Nienstedt's Pastoral Letter (English and Español) Fr. Gerald A. Hillesheim dies at age 60 Diocese offers gift annuities through Catholic Community Foundation Opportunities Parish Life Pax Christi sponsored performance to honor the late Bishop Raymond A. Lucker Living Stations Mime Troupe Education Olivia parish to host 45th annual DCCW Convention Passage of a CCW resolution Global Banquet, Politics of Food seminar encourages lively discussion Christ reveals himself as the bridegroom: follow-up questions Bishop Lucker Lecture draws crowd of 350 participants - awards presented 67 National Conference of Catechetical Leadership to gather in St. Paul in May Spring Pastoral Leader Days in the New Ulm Diocese Lay Ministry Scholarship Fund recipients announced The Internet, pornography, and our kids - what is a parent to do? Internet pornography complaints handled by Internet Site Don't miss out on youth summer camp opportunities Social Concerns Area volunteers find "richness" in the faces of the Guatemalan poor Collecting for San Lucas Toliman Catholics convene at State Capitol to share concerns with elected officials Worship & Spiritual Life Catechumens/candidates express their intent to become Catholics The sacrament of honesty - work of a life time Calendar Good News TV & Radio April Formation & Education Calendar Bishop's April Calendar Catholic Trends April Catholic Trends |
|
Diocese of New Ulm - April 2003 Chrism Mass to be celebrated April 8 in Redwood Fallsby JoAnn BorchertThe Mass of Holy Chrism is a celebration of the whole Church of New Ulm. We gather with the Bishop at one Eucharist to invoke God’s consecration of the Chrism and the blessing of the Oils of Catechumens and the Sick. These oils will make real Christ’s presence throughout the diocese in the year ahead. The Chrism is used to anoint people in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders. The Chrism is a sign that in Baptism we enter into the paschal mystery of Christ, the Anointed One. Jesus came to fulfill God’s plan of salvation as priest, prophet, and king. When we are baptized, we too, are anointed and come to share the ministry and mission of Jesus as priest, prophet, and king. The Oil of Chrism is also used in the dedication and consecration of church buildings and altars. The Oil of the Sick is used in the Sacrament of Anointing for the blessing, strengthening, and healing of those who are ill or advanced in age. The Oil of Catechumens is used for adults and infants to be baptized so that they might be strengthened by the Word of God and may be stirred to respond generously to God’s call. The Chrism Mass is one of the principle expressions of the fullness of the bishop’s priesthood and signifies the close unity of the priests with him. Because of the close link between the oils in the sacramental life of the Church and ministry of its priests, an important part of the celebration is the renewal of commitment to priestly service by the presbytery of the diocese. In the midst of the assembly, the ordained ask God’s assistance in remaining faithful to their mission to serve the people of God formed by the sacraments. Everyone is welcome to join in this important celebration of who we are as a people of God. JoAnn Borchert is director of the Office of Religious Education and Adult Religious Education for the Diocese of New Ulm. |
|||