Father Tim Iannacone Celebrates His First Mass

The Reverend Father Timothy Iannacone was ordained a priest by Bishop Frank Caggiano on Saturday June 24.  The following day, he celebrated his first Mass at St. Mary Church, Norwalk, CT.  The Mass was a Solemn Mass in the Extraordinary Form.  The Deacon of the Mass was Rev. Mr. Michael DeSaye of Visitation Parish in Brick; William Riccio served at Sub-Deacon.  Master of Ceremonies was John Pia.  Father Richard Cipolla was the assistant priest.

(above) Father Iannacone gives his first priestly blessing following his ordination at the Cathedral of St. Augustine in Bridegeport

The Rev. Doctor Edward Enright, OSA, of Merrimack College in North Andover delivered the homily.

Fr Iannacone administers Holy Communion to his parents.

Father Iannacone blesses the altar boys after Mass.

After Mass there was a large reception, during which Fr. Iannacone gave his first priestly blessings.

Father presents gifts to his parents: the stole worn by him hearing his first confession (to his father) and the manutergeum, used to dry the chrism from his hands following anointing (to mom). Both are supposed to be buried with them to show they gave a son to the priesthood.

Father introduces Father Samuel Kachuba, the pastor of St. Pius X Church in Fairfield, where he will serve as curate.

First priestly blessings