Thursday, April 6, 2017

Anglican Diocese Of San Joaquin Mass Of Chrism 2017


Fr. Dale Matson


Our annual Mass Of Chrism for the Diocese was celebrated by The Right Reverend Dr. Eric Vawter Menees, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese Of San Joaquin. It was celebrated at Saint Mary’s Anglican Church in Fresno CA. The mass is a gathering of all the clergy in the diocese and interested lay persons. We give thanks to Fr. Michael Sclafani the rector at St. Mary’s and his parishioners who hosted the event.

Bishop Menees preached, celebrated and blessed the oils to be used by the priests for the coming year. Following the dismissal, we had a fellowship meal and Bishop Menees made announcements, offered prayer and entertained questions.


Thanks be to God.


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 The Gospel Is Read By The Deacon Of The Mass
 The Preaching By Bishop Menees

 The Great Thanksgiving

 The Distribution

 The Blessing Of The Oils
 The Blessing Of The Assembly

 Bishop Menees With The Deacons And Priests
Fellowship Meal

Photos by Father Dale Matson

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