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!

Canon Talarico's visit to St. Margaret Mary's (March 18-20, 2011)

From March 18 to 20, we had the opportunity to welcome Canon Matthew Talarico, Vice-Rector of the Shrine of Christ the King Sovereign Priest (Chicago, IL) at St. Margaret Mary's. On his first day, Canon Talarico gave a talk titled "Cultivating the Vineyard of your Soul with St. Francis De Sales" after the Stations of the Cross which was followed by a light dinner / reception at the Father Kozina Hall. On the 3rd day (Sunday) of his visit, we had a Solemn High Mass.

Canon Moreau leads the faithful at the Stations of the Cross (prior to the Lenten Conference)

Veneration of the Cross by the lay faithful

Canon Talarico giving his talk

After the Lenten Conference, Canon Talarico leads the faithful in singing "Christus Vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat"

Light dinner (fruits and soup)

Canon Talarico and yours truly

Solemn High Mass on Sunday (March 20, 2011)

Canon Moreau chanting the Gospel

Canon Talarico giving the Sunday sermon (can be viewed here)

20th anniversary of Fr. Eric Forbes' ordination to the priesthood

Last Sunday (Sept. 12, 2010), we celebrated Fr. Eric Forbes' (OFM, Cap) 20th anniversary to the priesthood with a Solemn High Mass followed by a wonderful reception at the Father Kozina Hall, St. Margaret Mary's Church. Fr. Forbes was ordained on the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (September 8, 1990) and was the only candidate ordained at the ceremony by Archbishop Anthony Apuron (OFM Cap) in the Cathedral-Basilica in Guam -- which prompted Canon Moreau to recall the anecdote of St. Jean Marie Vianney who was also the only priest ordained at the ceremony on which his bishop said "Yes, but for this one, it was well worth it!". We are indeed blessed to have Fr. Forbes around since he would often be the 'back-up' for Canon Moreau whenever he's away on a trip. But whenever Canon Moreau is here, the presence of Fr. Forbes make it also possible for us to have a Solemn High Mass, rather than just our regular "Missa Cantata" / High Mass.

Asperges

Incensing the altar

Sermon on Humility