High Mass at San Francisco Solano Mission (Sonoma, CA)

On July 24, 2011, Canon Moreau celebrated a High Mass at the Mission San Francisco Solano in Sonoma, CA. The lay faithful from the the Institute apostolates of St. Margaret Mary's (Oakland, CA) and the Oratory of our Mother of Perpetual Help (Santa Clara, CA) were there. Mission San Francisco Solano was founded on July 4, 1823 (21st in order) by Padre Jose Altimira. The Mission is named for St. Francis Solano, missionary to the Peruvian Indians. This was a truly historical Mass as it was the first Tridentine Mass celebrated there in 130 years. After Mass, a delicious Fajita buffet was served at the Mission Courtyard.

More photos can be viewed here.

External Solemnity of the Presentation of our Lord (Feb. 6, 2011)

Today we celebrated the External Solemnity of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ and the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Before mass started, Canon Moreau did the blessing of the candles which was followed by a short procession outside the church.

Before the Mass

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima (later to be carried in the procession)

Canon Moreau incensing the candles

Distribution of candles. The faithful can kiss the hands of the priest then the candle.

Procession outside the church

Flower girls accompanying our Blessed Mother

On the way back to the church

My son, Paul Benedict Marie, getting his first blessing of the throat after Mass (good timing, he had been coughing these past few days!). More photos of the procession can be found here.

Video: Blessing of the candles and procession outside the church

Video: Canon Moreau's Sermon

Feast of St. Francis De Sales (Jan. 29, 2011) at St. Margaret Mary's

Photos and video (Canon Moreau's sermon) taken from the Feast of St. Francis De Sales last January 29, 2011 at St. Margaret Mary's. St. Francis De Sales is the patron saint not only of the Institute, but also of the Diocese of Oakland.

Family photo!

External Solemnity of Corpus Christi: 1st Holy Communion and Procession

Sermon

Consecration

First Holy Communion

Vesting of the Scapular

Street Procession

Street Procession

Benediction

Slideshow of the remaining photos (click to view the complete photo album):

2010 Candlemas Procession and Sung High Mass

Pictures and video from Sexagesima Sunday / External Solemnity of the Presentation of Jesus Christ and Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary on February 7, 2010 at St. Margaret Mary's Church. Canon Moreau did the blessing of the candles, followed by an outdoor procession. The candles were lit during the Gospel and the Canon of the Mass (Sanctus to Communion). After the mass, Canon Moreau gave the blessing of the throat.

Video: Part 1 (Blessing of the Candles)

Video: Part 2 (Procession)

Video: Part 3 (Homily)

Video: Part 4 (Offertory)

Video: Part 5 (Pater Noster)

Video: Part 6 (Blessing of the Throat)