#Lumen christi mequon holy week 2019 full#

Our thanks, also, to the Prayer & Worship Commission volunteers and our liturgical ministers for sharing their time and gifts during our Holy Week and Easter celebrations. We appreciate your generosity in helping us make our worship space beautiful. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HELPED MAKE OUR EASTER LITURGIES BEAUTIFUL Our thanks to the parishioners who contributed to our Easter flower collection. Now that our church remodel has begun, please check the parish website for continual updated information.

The font of water is our entryway into the Body of Christ. The beauty and symbolism of the font will be seen by all who enter this sacred space. Ample space around the font is provided so that there is enough room for the procession of ministers, bridal parties, and pall bearers. The baptism family will be able to feel the support of the congregation all around them. More people at Mass will be able to witness baptisms. A more liturgical reason for placing the font about one third inside the nave entrance is for visibility. Our hope is that connecting these symbols together will enrich the faith experience for all who come to worship at Lumen Christi and be a strong sacramental sign for the Catechumens who are welcomed into our Church family during the Easter Vigil. This new placement now connects those Sacraments of Initiation, specifically Baptism and Eucharist, with the Easter fire which is a symbol of Christ s resurrection, and with Lumen Christ our parish name: Light of Christ. The font is now placed an equal distance between the altar (up front) and the Easter Vigil fire pit (outside the main entrance). With parishioners feedback, and discussion with the architects, builders, and the building committees the decision was made to move the font a little further in from the main doors.

#Lumen christi mequon holy week 2019 full#

The font full of water is then a visual reminder of how we have all entered into this faith through the same way: Baptism. These days, with the font inside the worship space we are encouraged to place it near the main entrance.

For many years of our Church s history the Baptistry was a separate building just outside the main doors of the church. Therefore, the font of water itself should be a symbol to welcome us into the worship space. These Sacraments welcome us into the family of the Church (with a capitol C as in the whole Catholic Church). THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BAPTISMAL FONT Baptism is the first of three Sacraments of Initiation. WHAT DOES CHURCH ART AND ARCHITECTURE TEACH US ABOUT OUR FAITH? Every aspect of a Catholic church building is full of meaning and symbolism.

Please make arrangements at least six months to one year in advance by calling the Parish Office at 242-7967. Arrangements can be made through the Baptism Coordinator, Kathy Shields at 512-8981. Anointing of the Sick is offered Friday mornings after the 8:30 am Mass. Please call the Parish Office at 242-7967 to coordinate arrangements. Ministry to the Sick and Homebound - Holy Communion is brought to homebound parishioners on Friday mornings after Mass. 2750 W Mequon Road, Mequon WI 53092 26 FAX 26 Website EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS Mass on Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 am Saturday - 4:30 pm, Sunday - 8:00 am, 9:30, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Parish Office Hours - 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am-3:00 pm Friday Sacrament of Reconciliation - Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00-10:00 am or by appointment. L ApUMEN C HRISTI CATHOLIC CHURCH One family sharing the love and light of Christ.