Saints Peter and Paul Church, Seneca, Kansas
Mass of Dedication June 1, 2013 . . . . . . . . . .
A booklet was given to all parishioners who attended the Mass of Dedication. The booklet contains information of church history and the 2013 church renovation summary.
Click on the following attachment to read the booklet.
Title of the booklet is ” My House of Prayer ” 2013 Sts. Peter & Paul Church Renovation. ( The booklet is in pdf file and is a large file and it takes a while for it to open .)
(For an enlarged view click on the picture)
Celebrant: Most Rev. Joseph F. Naumann, Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas
ConCelebrants: Most Rev. Prasad Gallela, Bishop of Cuddapah, India
Abbot James Albers, OSB, St. Benedict’s Abbey, Atchison
Rev. Arul Carasala, Pastor, Sts. Peter & Paul Church
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INTRODUCTORY RITES
PROCESSION OF THE MINISTERS TO THE CHURCH
Members of the Knights of Columbus lead the Procession and form as an honor guard in front of the Narthex.
The Ministers walk out of the Parish House in Procession to the front of the Narthex where the Parishioners are gathered before Mass.
Rev. Ralph Koehler, Rev. Arul Carasala, Rev. Michael Koller, and Abbot James Albers, OSB.
Most Rev. Prasad Gallela, Bishop of Cuddapah, India ( Fr. Arul’s Bishop from India) and Most Rev. Joseph F. Naumann, Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas.
During the Procession all the congregation sang: ” What Is This Place “.
At the front door of the Narthex Archbishop Naumann gave introductory remarks. The Building Committee handed over the KEYS to the front door of the Narthex to Archbishop Naumann and Archbishop Naumann opened the front door of the Narthex for all to enter.
ENTRANCE INTO THE CHURCH
Upon entrance to the church the choirs (Adult Choir, K of C Choir, and Children’s Choir) sang “All Are Welcome” .
BLESSING AND SPRINKLING OF WATER
GLORY TO GOD
LITURGY OF THE WORD
PRESENTATION OF THE LECTIONARY:
Presenting are Joan Henry, Lector and Robert G. Niehues Jr., Commentator.
First Reading: Joan Henry
Nehemiah 8: 1-4a, 5-6, 8-10
Second Reading: Robert G. Niehues, Jr.
l Peter 2: 4-9
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION AND GOSPEL READING
Gospel Reading: Rev. Arul Carasala
Mathew 16: 13-19
HOMILY
Homily: Most Rev. Joseph F. Naumann
PROFESSION OF FAITH
PRAYER OF DEDICATION AND THE ANOINTINGS
Invitation To Prayer:
Litany Of The Saints:
Cantored by the Choirs
CONCLUDING PRAYER:
DEPOSITING OF THE RELICS
Presentation of Relics:
Kurt Holthaus and Tom Kramer presenting the relics.
Depositing of the relics:
Archbishop Naumann and Fr. Arul
PRAYER OF DEDICATION:
ANOINTING OF THE ALTAR:
Most Rev. Joseph F. Naumann anointing all areas of the altar.
And rubbing the oil into the altar.
INCENSATION OF THE ALTAR:
Most Rev. Joseph F. Naumann
ANOINTING OF THE CHURCH (12 crosses):
Most Rev. Prasad Gallela
And Abbot James Albers OSB
INCENSATION OF THE CHURCH:
Rev. Arul Carasala and Rev. Michael Koller clean the altar of the oil.
They then prepared the altar for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR AND CHURCH:
The lighting was done by the attending Priests of the Nemaha and Marshall Region
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST
Presentation of the Gifts:
Offertory gifts were presented by the 2013 First Communion Class.
Preparation of the Gifts:
PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS:
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER:
Prayer : Archbishop Naumann
Prayer: Bishop Prasad Gallela
Prayer: Abbot James Albers, OSB
“THIS IS MY BODY ”
‘ THIS IS MY BLOOD ‘
Prayer: Rev. Arul Carasala
Prayer: Rev. Michael Koller
COMMUNION RITE :
The Lord’s Prayer:
GREETING OF PEACE :
BREAKING OF THE BREAD :
Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
INVITATION TO COMMUNION :
COMMUNION :
After Communion :
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION :
Gratitude: Don Strathman
Don Strathman a member of the Renovation Committee gave a short message from the committee and a thank you for the beautiful renovation of the church and for the Priests attenting.
BLESSING OF THE ROSARIES by Most Rev. Prasad Gallela:
The Rosaries in the wagon are enough for each family in the Parish to have one.
Most Rev. Prasad Gallela, Bishop of Cuddapah, India blesses the Rosaries.
Rev. Prasad Gallela gives a short presentation to the congregation of congratulations for such a beautiful church and dedication.
Fr. Arul Carasala gives a final thank you to the Renovation Committee and Parishioners for the beautiful newly renovated church and a thank you to his fellow Priests for coming today and help in the re-dedication of our St. Peter and Paul Church during this 5 PM Mass.
DISMISSAL :
Ending Prayers:
Final Blessing:
RECESSIONAL : Procession out of church
Gathering After Mass: Photos were taken of the Priests Ministry present with the Knights of Columbus honor guard and of the Priests and the Renovation Committee.
Many of the congregation stayed around to visit and, also, to enjoy the Altar Society’s meal that their group had prepared for all attending this festive occasion.
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Building Commitee:
Kurt and Deb Holthaus Jana Kramer Tom Mueting
Tom and Janet Kramer John Mulryan Don Strathman
Jim and Myra Runnebaum
Head Sacristan: Cleta Renyer
Servers:
Austin Enneking Matthew Haverkamp Anthony Hemman
Tyler Heinen Colin Lierz Kyle Rethman
Ushers:
Bill Huerter Frank Kuckelman Donald Macke
Dick Miller Fred Halverson
Honor Guard: 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Seneca Council 1769
Adult Choir Director: Marilyn O’Keefe
Children’s Choir Director: Mary Beth Kohake
Knights of Columbus Choir Director: Fred Kohake
Musicians:
Emily Altenhofen Terry Nordhus Kale Rottinghaus
Choirs:
Children’s Choir Adult Choir Knights of Columbus Seneca Choir
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A booklet was given to all parishioners who attended the Mass of Dedication. The booklet contains information of church history and the 2013 church renovation summary.
Title of the booklet is ” My House of Prayer ” 2013 Sts. Peter & Paul Church Renovation. Click on the following attachment to read the booklet. ( The booklet is in pdf file and is a large file and it takes a while for it to open .)
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