Last night the Church of St. Gabriel in Stamford was the scene of a very special observance of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Solemn Mass was celebrated in the presence of His Excellency Bishop Frank Caggiano. The Schola sang the Missa Surge Propera by Tomas Luis de Victoria. Father Cyprian La Pastina, pastor of St. Gabriel’s was the celebrant. Fr. Brandon O’Brien was deacon. Fr. Daniel Champioli was subdeacon. MC was Paul Reilly. Bishop Caggiano preached the sermon. After Mass was a procession to the altar of Our Lady and recitation of the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A reception followed the Mass.
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I really like it when churches like this have the relics of the saints in cupboards on either side of the altar. reminds us that we are surrounded by the hosts of heaven! I wish more places would do this.
This was a wonderful evening with Our Bishop. I told His Excellency at the reception that it was a joy to be with him at the Mass, and that I felt both uplifted and “secure” in the presence of our Bishop at this Mass. It was like a family gathering with the father present. We were praying together.
I wonder if bishop Caggiano has any interest in learning how to offer the traditional mass?
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