St. Patrick's R. C. Parish
Carbonear, Newfoundland, Canada
Mass of Chrism
St. Patrick's Church
Carbonear
April 6, 2006
Celebrant: Most Reverend Martin W. Currie
Diocese of Grand Fall
1856 - 2006
The annual Chrism Mass, ideally held on Holy Thursday, is concelebrated in the cathedral by the bishop and priests of the diocese in communion with the people. It is meant to publicly express the unity of the diocese, the unity of the priests and their bishop, and to celebrate the institution of the priesthood and priestly service. The blessing of oils and consecrating of Chrism for all of the diocese takes place at this Mass.
The bishop celebrates the Mass of Chrism. During the Mass he consecrates the chrism and blesses the other oils. This Mass is, therefore, one of the chief expressions of the fullness of the bishop's priesthood and is looked upon as a symbol of the close bond between the bishop and his priests.
The bishop consecrates CHRISM to be used to anoint the newly baptized, those to be confirmed and those who are to be ordained.
The OIL OF CATECHUMENS is used to prepare and dispose catechumens for baptism., while the OIL OF THE SICK is used to strengthen the sick in their infirmities.
For full coverage of the Chrism Mass, check out the Top Story in The Compass, April 18, 2006:
Mass of Chrism
First time oils blessed outside seat of diocese
by BILL BOWMAN
Some Photos from Chrism Mass 2006 at St. Patrick's Parish, Carbonear.
Photos by Bill Bowman, Carbonear
More Photos of Chrism Mass at St. Patrick's Church.
Photos by Bill Bowman, Carbonear
Representatives from Parishes
ST. PATRICK’S PARISH CHURCH, CARBONEAR
MASS OF CHRISM, 7:00 PM.
APRIL 6, 2006
Parishes According to Date of Origination
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COMMUNITY |
PARISH |
REPRESENTATIVES |
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HARBOUR GRACE (1784) |
Immaculate Conception Parish |
Gerald & Phyllis Ryan |
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KING’S COVE (1815) |
Ss. Peter and Paul Parish |
Nell Bowen & Marg Ducey |
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BRIGUS (1824) |
St. Patrick’s Parish |
John & Catherine Mahoney |
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CARBONEAR (1826) |
St. Patrick’s Parish |
Eleanor Ash, Tyler Clarke, and Terry & Pauline St. George |
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NORTHERN BAY (1838) |
Corpus Christi Parish |
Peggy Doyle & Anna Jenkins |
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TILTING (1840) |
St. Patrick’s Parish |
Grace& Ron Cole |
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HARBOUR MAIN (1857) |
Ss. Peter and Paul Parish |
David & Betty Woodman |
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HARBOUR BRETON (1860) |
St. Joseph’s Parish |
Agnes Joy & Madonna Ryan |
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BAIE VERTE (1880) |
St. Pius X Parish |
Mary Terry |
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BAY DE VERDE (1880) |
Assumption Parish |
Bertille Hyde, Mrs. Alice Hyde, & Clara Hyde |
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HOLYROOD (1883) |
Holy Cross Parish |
Patrick & Sheila Crawley |
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CONCEPTION HARBOUR (1884) |
St. Anne’s Parish |
Robert& Mary Keating |
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WHITBOURNE (1887) |
St. Alphonsus’ Parish |
Dick & Bertha Johnson |
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ST. BRENDAN’S (1891) |
St. Gabriel’s Parish |
Alex Bracci & Alice Kelly |
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NORTH RIVER (1906) |
All Hallows’ Parish |
Reginald & Marie Edmunds |
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GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (1912) |
Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish |
Chris Murray, Margaret Murray, & Ellen Winslow |
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GAMBO (1916) |
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish |
Doreen & Jose Perrotta, Linda Cashin, and Anita Pritchett |
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ST. ALBAN’S (1916) |
St. Ignatius Parish |
Father William Houlahan |
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AVONDALE (1927) |
Assumption Parish |
Gerald Cantwell & Madeline Doyle |
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BUCHANS (1929) |
St. Theresa’s Parish |
Madeline Scott |
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BISHOPS FALLS (1938) |
Sacred Heart Parish |
Ray & Mary Wade |
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GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR (1940) |
St. Joseph’s Parish |
Anne & Bill Aylward |
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GANDER (1946) |
St. Joseph’s Parish |
Leo & Lillian Burke |
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COLLIERS (1948) |
Immaculate Conception Parish |
Jessica Cole, David Hepditch & Ryan Murphy |
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NORRIS ARM (1953) |
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish |
Chris Manuel |
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BADGER (1955) |
Sacred Heart Parish |
Mike & Marion Paul |
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BRENT’S COVE (1959) |
St. John the Apostle Parish |
Father Tom Duffenais |
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PLATE COVE (1966) |
St. Patrick’s Parish |
Bride O’Driscoll and Carmel & Will Walsh |
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PORT UNION (1982) |
St. Joseph and St. Patrick’s Parish |
Bridget McNamara & Patricia Oldford |
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CLARENVILLE (1990) |
Our Lady of Fatima Parish |
Mona Morrow and Bernie Weinheber |
Homily by Bishop Currie
SINCE OUR DIOCESE WAS FOUNDED 150 YEARS AGO, THE PRIESTS HAVE GATHERED WITH THEIR BISHOP AND THE FAITHFUL FOR THE BLESSING AND CONSECRATION OF THE HOLY OILS. EACH YEAR THE SCRIPTURE FROM LUKE’S GOSPEL IS READ AND WE HEAR THE WORDS, "THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME, BECAUSE HE HAD ANOINTED ME TO BRING GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR." AS HE ROLLED UP THE SCROLL HE SAID, "TODAY THESE WORDS ARE FULFILLED EVEN AS YOU LISTEN."
Welcome Address Chrism Mass 2006
Welcome to the historic parish of St. Patrick’s, Carbonear. My name is Gerard Butt, and on behalf of Monsignor Edward Bromley and the Parish, I want to offer a special welcome to all who have gathered here today for this special liturgy. The Mass of Chrism is always a very important celebration in the life of our Diocese, but perhaps especially this year as we celebrate our 150th anniversary.
St. Patrick's Parish is . . . .
MINISTRIES
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There was a social at the Monsignor McCarthy Council, Knights of Columbus Hall following the Chrism Mass.
