Napa 2012 Pontifical Solemn Mass (EF) at the Faldstool

Below are photos from the Pontifical Solemn Mass in the Extraordinary Form at the Faldstool with the recently-appointed San Francisco Archbishop-elect Salvatore Cordileone. The Pontifical Mass was offered on the last day of the Napa Institute's Annual Conference "Equipping Catholics in the Next America" held last July 29, 2012, at the Estate Cave, The Meritage Resort in Napa (CA). This marks the 2nd time His Grace has celebrated a Pontifical Mass for the conference (see last year's post). His Excellency, Bishop Robert Morlino (Madison, WI), sat in choir. The Pacific Collegium sang at the mass.

 

Full-length video of the 2-hour Pontifical Mass

Solemn High Mass and Outdoor Procession for the Feast of Christ the King

We were blessed to have a Solemn High Mass (in the Extraordinary Form) for today's Feast of Christ the King, Patron of the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest on which St. Margaret Mary's is an apostolate parish. As Canon Fragelli mentioned while giving the announcements before the sermon, we're thankful that Fr. Donald Morgan, Pastor of Five Wounds Portuguese National Church in San Jose, was able to serve as Deacon. I was also happy to see some of my brother knights who served as color guards for this special occasion. Mass was followed by an outdoor procession of the Blessed Sacrament, which really is a fitting way of honoring the kingship of our Lord Jesus Christ!