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Fr. Pfeiffer's Weekly Message - Culture of Encounter
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June 10, 2023Encouraging the Culture of Encounter with Jesus Christ,
His Church, and All People
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Corpus Christi Procession
We will process with the Blessed Sacrament immediately following the 11:30 Mass on June 11. This year is a little different. Rather than simply going around our block, we have received permission from the bishop to process off our property into the neighborhood. We will be journeying an extra block west, and then return to the church for Solemn Benediction. In the past the procession has been about ten minutes. This one will be more like twenty. I encourage everyone to come to the 11:30 Mass and stay for the procession. Or if you attend another Mass, then simply come back for the procession and benediction. For those who are unable to walk in the procession, there will be a cantor remaining in the church continuing to lead people in song until the procession returns. Pray for perfect weather, and let’s make a great showing in order to witness to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament.
Eucharistic Renewal - Parish Phase
The Church in the United States is moving from the Diocesan to the Parish Phase of the Eucharistic Renewal. Officially is starts today on Corpus Christi (June 11). The last few weeks I’ve included for your reflection brief Eucharistic quotes in this column. Next weekend after each of the four Masses I and Dcn John will host mystagogy sessions offering a way for people to share their thoughts about the importance of the Eucharist and how we as a parish can foster the true renewal the bishops are encouraging. I know next weekend is Father’s Day, but please take some time to remain after Masses in the PAC for a brief time to give us your input. For those who cannot remain, there will be another opportunity on Monday June 19 at 6pm in the PAC.
I invite you again to continue praying with these questions:
How has the Lord shown me His True Presence?
Do I truly believe that the Holy Eucharist is the transubstantiated Presence of the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ?
What does the Holy Eucharist mean to me?
What specific acts of devotion do I show for the Holy Eucharist?
How does the Holy Eucharist influence my everyday life?
How does the Holy Eucharist form our St. Paul Parish community?
In what ways am I brought into deeper communion with our Lord and His Church?
How can I individually and communally foster a deeper love for the Holy Eucharist?
St. Paul, Pray for us!
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Pfr
