Explanation of Corpus Christi Day

Posted on June 2, 2019 by diocesan-freeport

Every year we celebrate the Feast Day of Corpus Christi. We have a procession with the Eucharist from St Joseph Church to St Mary Church. Many people may ask, why such fanfare for what looks like a small wafer? Continue reading “Explanation of Corpus Christi Day”

Archbishop Sample Emphasizes ‘Liturgy According to the Mind, Heart of the Church’

Posted on August 9, 2018 by diocesan-freeport

PORTLAND, Ore. — The feast of Corpus Christi June 3 marked a special event in the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon, with the release of the new “Archdiocesan Liturgical Handbook.”
The 375-page handbook, which was disseminated in print to all 120 parishes and chapels of the archdiocese, deals with all things liturgical, outlining the proper celebration of the Eucharist, from what the priest does to how the congregation is to participate.
In his introduction, Archbishop Alexander Sample explained the handbook is intended as a guide to many aspects of life in the archdiocese and parishes “that concern the celebration of the Sacred Liturgy and the understanding of the faith it expresses.” …

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FORMED now Available for our Parishioners

Posted on April 27, 2018 by diocesan-freeport

FORMED is a Catholic Service that lets you view many catholic books, audios, Movies and various studies about the Catholic faith. They contain video studies about each of the sacraments, the bible and various Catholic Teachings. Now we have many movies about the saints and audios to listen to on your way to work. Can’t get to bed at night? We have many books you can read about the faith or if you just simply need a source of inspiration, FORMED has it for you.