THE OPENING OF THE EUCHARISTIC RENEWAL IN THE ARCHDIOCESE AND AT ST. GABRIEL PARISH
The Bishops of the United States have initiated a three-year Eucharistic Revival,
"to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ, in the Holy Eucharist." The Eucharistic Revival has a three-fold approach:
(1.) First, foster excellence, dignity, and devotion in the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass;
(2.) Second, teach of the faithful (intentional catechesis) on the reality of Christ ever present in the Holy Eucharist; and
(3.) Third, cultivate a deeper devotion to and love of the Lord in the Holy Eucharist, through Holy Hours, Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, and a renewal of the 40 Hours Devotion.
At St. Gabriel Parish we are focused on offering Mass in a spirit of reverence and devotion, treating the Liturgy with the dignity it deserves, and doing all we can to enhance the beauty and spiritually enriching experience for all who join us at Mass. In sermons and on social media, we intentionally do all we can, to develop the faith of all our people. Finally, we are re-introducing the 40 Hours Devotion, beginning on St. Gabriel Sunday, October 2nd, and concluding with Vespers, on Tuesday, October 4th.
The Holy Eucharist and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass are the "source and summit" of our worship, faith, and relationship with Almighty God. Over the next three years the Church is committed to rediscovering the treasures of God's grace and life in the Holy Eucharist.
I invite you to accompany us on this journey of faith at St. Gabriel Parish!
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Francis P. Foley
I. St. Mary's Garden Renewal
-Landscape and develop Shrine to Jesus and Shrine to Mary
-Landscape to make more available for Parish functions/celebrations
-Create a beautiful space for wedding photos
II. Air Condition Church
-Work with HVAC engineers for Zoned AC without aesthetic damage
-More comfortable for Mass, Weddings, and funerals
-Contributes to attracting people
III. Repair, Renew, & Refurbish Annex/Hall
-Make 1st and 2nd floors clean/ comfortable
places for Parish activities and renewal.
- Make Annex a vibrant part of the
community, drawing more people to the
Parish.
- Make it a desired place for Parish and
community receptions/events.
IV. Refurbish Confessionals, Marble Floors, & Altar Server Robes
-Refurbish 2 Confessionals, expand for elder
and handicapped access.
- Repurpose 1 for Shrine religious display and
the other for storage.
- Refurbish Floors and Recruit Altar Servers
and provide new robes.
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