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To: Priests
From: Fr. Pedro Poloche, director, Ongoing Formation of Priests
Plans are being finalized for the upcoming Chrism Mass, Lenten Day of Reflection and Jubilarian Dinner. Please see the invitation below from Archbishop Hartmayer and register at your earliest convenience so we can get a proper headcount for catering. The registration is included below.
Thanks for your prompt response! We look forward to seeing you there.
Dear Brothers,
Peace and all good!
We have just celebrated the First Sunday of Lent, this sacred time that the Church offers us to intendedly reflect in our personal relationship with the one who has called us to serve His people. Please join us for our annual Chrism Mass, Lenten Day of Reflection and Jubilarian Dinner which will take place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the Cathedral of Christ the King.
It is my prayer that the day will be a time for prayer, spiritual renewal, and fraternal reflection, as we prepare ourselves for Easter. Our day will begin with a time of fellowship and continental breakfast, followed by the Lenten Day of Reflection which will be facilitated by our very own Fr. Tim Hepburn. One of the many highlights of the day will be the Chrism Mass during which we will gather to renew our priestly promises and bless the Oil of the Infirm and Catechumens and consecrate the Sacred Chrism that will be used in our sacramental ministry throughout the year.
In addition to this sacred celebration, we will host a reception and dinner to honor remarkable milestone anniversaries of some in our presbyterate who will be celebrating their 25th and 50th Jubilee Anniversaries. It will be a wonderful opportunity to come together as one to celebrate their dedicated service and the blessing they are for us and for this Local Church.
Your presence is always a great joy to me and a source of encouragement for your brother priests. Please make all efforts possible to attend the full day. Our people understand we need this time together. The full schedule for the day is listed below as well as the registration link.
May this Lenten season bring you peace, renewal, and abundant blessings. Our Auxiliary Bishops and I look forward to seeing you then!
Registration link:
https://giving.parishsoft.com/App/Form/01f0f759-5f5a-4203-8ac5-6712a09bbd2f
Tuesday, April 15
Cathedral of Christ the King
Schedule
| 10 a.m. | Coffee and Fellowship | Hyland Center |
| 11 a.m. | Lenten Reflection (Session 1) | Hyland Center |
| 12 p.m. | Lunch | Hyland Center |
| 1 p.m. | Lenten Reflection (Session 2) | Hyland Center |
| 2:30 p.m. | Confessions | Cathedral |
| 3:30 p.m. | Vesting | Kenny Hall |
| Jubilarians Vesting | Old Rectory | |
| 4 p.m. | Chrism Mass | Cathedral |
| 5:30 p.m. | Cocktail Reception | Hyland Center |
| 6:15 p.m. | Dinner | Hyland Center |
