Bishop Paul enters the Cathedral for midnight mass joined by Fr Mathew Minisare and Cathedral Dean, Fr Stephen Pearson who kept everything in order as our MC was away.
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| Entrance Procession Midnight Mass |
Fr Mathew is with us for our first Christmas and read the Gospel, here he is incensing God's Word.
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| Fr Mathew Minisare incenses the Gospel |
Christmas quiz question: In front of the altar there are 7 candles lit, these are only lit when the Bishop is saying Mass. How many are normally lit?
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| Venerating the altar |
As Fr Steve reminded us at the end of Mass, there had been so many who have helped prepare the church and enrich our liturgy. Wishing all a happy and holy Christmas from the Lancaster Clergy.