Photos of the Pontifical Mass for the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ED CASEY

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Monstrance at the top of the High Altar

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Pontifical Canon - before the beginning of the Mass
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First and Second Masters of Ceremonies during the procession to the High Altar
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Subdeacon carrying the Book of Gospels (Maniple inside) during the procession to the High Altar

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Bishop Rifan on his way to the High Altar (after leaving the Sacristy)

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Procession to the High Altar - Bishop Rifan & the two Assistant Deacons
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Prayers at the Foot of the Altar
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Bishop Rifan kisses the Book of Gospels after the Prayers at the Foot of the Altar
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1st MC, Crozier-bearer & Book-bearer
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Beginning of the Gospel
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The Deacon chanting the Gospel
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Sacred Ministers listening to the Gospel being chanted
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Sermon
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Acolytes on their way to wash the Bishop's hands
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Offertory - Wine & Water
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Offering of the Chalice

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Assistant Priest & Candle-bearer during Incensation of Altar during the Offertory

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Incesation after the Offertory

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Consecration of Host
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Consecration of Chalice
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Subdeacon with Humeral Veil and Paten
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Ecce, Agnus Dei
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Ite, Missa Est
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Final Blessing

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Recession - Everyone goes back to the Sacristy