On Sunday, June 2nd, you are invited to join in a procession with The Blessed Sacrament following the 10:30 a.m. Mass as we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi. (The faithful who piously participate in a solemn Eucharistic procession, either inside or outside of a Church, especially on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, may receive a plenary indulgence.)

What is a plenary indulgence? Even though confessed and forgiven sins will not send a person to hell, consequences remain to be paid on earth or in purgatory. An indulgence frees the recipient from those consequences. Reception of an indulgence always springs from sincere repentance, the desire to live a holy life, reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion as soon as possible and prayer for the Holy Father. A partial indulgence covers part of the punishment due for sins; a plenary indulgence removes all of it.

This year our parish Feast Day falls on a Sunday and that Sunday is Corpus Christi. Alas, we will not be celebrating the Mass of St. Eugene. However, you can still get the plenary indulgence by devoutly visiting the Church on June 2. In order to receive the indulgence, you need to be free from sin and recite the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and pray for the Pope's Intentions. The Papal Prayer Intention for June is for migrants fleeing their homes. You must also go to Confession and receive Holy Communion within several days before or after June 2 in order to obtain the plenary indulgence. Pope St. Eugene died in 657 and was buried in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Fr. Brown will lead this series which will focus on the four primary Eucharistic Prayers used at Mass. The talks will be fairly reflective and lead the audience into some reflection on the meaning of various parts of the prayers. We will also discuss their history, translation, and Scripture passages relevant to the content of the prayers. Please bring your Bible, something with which to take notes, and a snack to share. We will meet at the PLC at 6 p.m. on June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.