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100th Anniversary

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The Knights of Columbus lead the Procession.

Altar Servers awaiting Procession of Clergy into the church

Altar Servers stand attentively awaiting the formal Procession

Bishop Kurt Burnette bestows initial blessing upon faithful

Bishop Kurt Burnette bestows an initial blessing upon the faithful and St. Michael’s

Reading of Gospel by Deacon Larry assisted by Deacon Basil

Reading of the Gospel by Deacon Larry assisted by Deacon Basil

Bishop Kurt delivers homily about Gospel and words of inspiration

Bishop Kurt delivers homily on the Sunday Gospel reading and offers words of inspiration to all present

Deacons incense church and faithful during Cherubic Hymn

Deacons incense church and faithful during the uplifting singing of the Cherubic Hymn

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Bishop Kurt raises his hands in supplication for God’s blessing upon all.

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Father Ed Higgins directs and assists altar servers as they approach Bishop Kurt for the washing of hands

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Bishop Kurt concludes prayers and petitions recited during the Great Entrance of the gifts. 

Concelebration of the Nicene Creed

The solemn concelebration of the Nicene Creed.

Blessing upon the faithful and church

One of several blessings throughout the Liturgy upon the faithful and parish of St. Michaels

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Reception of the Blessed Sacrament by members of the clergy

Reception of the Holy Eucharist by members of the clergy, deacons, and altar servers. 

Father Gary explains to the faithful how to proceed to receive the Holy Eucharist

Father Gary, pastor of St. Michaels, explains how to proceed to receive the Holy Eucharist

Reception of Holy Communion

The faithful come forward to receive the Holy Eucharist in the traditional form in the Byzantine Catholic Church, in both species.

Bishop Kurt bestows the final blessing upon all present and upon St. Michael's Church

Bishop Kurt bestows the final blessing upon all present and upon St. Michael’s Church