Friday, April 7, 2017

Spanish Mass

¡Felicidades a todos los que participaron en la Misa en español hoy! Today our students had the honor of leading a Spanish Mass for the school. They did an outstanding job!  We were also very grateful for all of the students in our school who responded in Spanish and were flexible enough to joyfully participate, even in an unfamiliar language.  It is an excellent opportunity for us to be mindful of all of those who are displaced, who are far from their own language, and marginalized because they do not speak English.  Some of the younger students were excited to remind us that no matter where we go in the world, the Mass is the same. Regardless of the language, we still follow the same readings, the same liturgy, and share in the same Eucharist.  In a fractured world, we are a testament of the unity of the Body of Christ.


Celebrants: Fr. John O'Neill and Fr. Kastl
Servers: Michael H. Sam K., Lily S. and Ella E.
Introduction: Olivia B.
Lectors: Paige H., Katie E., Riley M., María D., Grayson H.
Responsorial Psalm: Gracie S., Jessica A., Matthew M., Adam R
Prayers of the Faithful: Avery H., Abbey J., Brenna S., Keira L., Bailey H.
Gifts: Alex B., Ella S., Justin W., Connor M.
Closing Prayers: Brandon O., Sam H.
Ushers: Jessica S., Maddy K.
Cantors: Maddie M., Dylan H.