Dedication Mass Slide Show
Meeting the Procession
The Reliquary
The Relics for the Altar
St. Elisabeth Ann Seton (1775 – 1821)
Pope St. Gregory the Great (540-604)
St. Jude Thaddeus, Apostle and Martyr
St. Maria Goretti, Martyr (1890-1902)
St. Theresa of Lisieux “The Little Flower” (1873-1897)
Fr. Tim places the Relics
The Relics are sealed into the foundation.
The Memorial Tile is placed over the Relics.
The Bishop adds the incense to the brazier on the altar.
The Bishop sences the altar.
Deacon Ron sences the congregation.
Paul Mikelonis removes the brazier from the altar.
The lighting of the candles.
Deacon Ron lights the sanctuary candles.
The lights in the church are turned on.
The afternoon light through the stained glass.
Ruth Friend and Jeanne Girsch prepare the altar.
The Gifts are brought forward.
The Eucharist is prepared.
The Choir Sings the Preparation Hymn.
The Bishop offers the Bread.
Fr. Cloherty, Fr. Bradley, and Msgr. Seitz join in Concelebration
The Consecration
After Communion
Fr. Tim Welcomes Us to Our New Home
The Courtyard after Mass
The Bishop greets the congregation in the courtyard.