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Ushering In The New Liturgical Year With Grace

12/2/2019

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We made the trek back to Cheyenne this weekend to celebrate Thanksgiving and the baptism of Gianna Agnes.  It was good to be back at the Cathedral of St. Mary.  I presided at the baptism on Saturday morning and then assisted the pastor, Fr. August Koeune, at the Saturday evening Mass. 

After being gone from the cathedral parish for almost a year and a half, it was good to reconnect with parishioners.  The blizzard kept attendance down at Mass, but I did get a chance to visit with those determined folks who ventured out in the harsh conditions.  The blizzard extended our stay in Cheyenne a day longer than I intended, but we eventually made it home safely when the interstates were re-opened in both Wyoming and Nebraska.  
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I was assigned to the Cathedral of St. Mary as a deacon for nearly nine years.  However, my primary responsibilities during that time centered on my role as the Director of Pastoral Ministries and Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Cheyenne.  If my memory serves me correctly, this was actually the first baptism in which I was the celebrant at the cathedral.  I assisted the bishop at each Easter Vigil with all of the baptisms, but this was my first time at actually being the celebrant.  Having my first baptism at the cathedral being the baptism of my first grandchild was a fitting close to the liturgical year and great preparation for the First Sunday of Advent.

Enjoy the photos.

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For the record--I am not the one who chose the writing on the cake.  On the other hand, if I did the baptism validly, which I did, then at least it is accurate.  She is a "Heathen No More!"

Although the blizzard kept some folks from attending the baptism, I am grateful to those who were able to make it.  I extend my thanks to Fr. Andrew for setting up everything for the ritual.  Also, it was nice to have Fr. August and Fr. Steve in attendance as well.  Congratulations to Maria and Tyler.  The Christian community welcomes Gianna Agnes into the family of God.

The travel was a bit more exciting than what I needed, but I am glad we were able to make it to and from Cheyenne safely.  I hope your Thanksgiving weekend was filled with blessings.
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5 Comments
Maureen and Len Valentine
12/2/2019 08:33:45 am

She is beautiful. Congratulations. We were married 50 years this past weekend

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Deacon Vernon
12/2/2019 09:49:16 am

Thank you. Congratulations on your milestone anniversary. That is wonderful. I hope you have a blessed Advent and a peace-filled Christmas!

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Joyce Stephens
12/2/2019 02:03:57 pm

Thank you for sharing the pictures of this special occasion. So good to see the family. Enjoy the new bundle of joy.

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Theresa Cordova
12/3/2019 05:45:33 pm

Precious little miracle! Congratulations and may you all be greatly blessed!

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Larry/Joyce
12/15/2019 06:44:51 pm

congratulations on your first grandchild. she is beautiful. we were snowed in until tuesday. Plus furnace went out - they were able to come out late Monday and fix it - they tried on sunday but could not get through due to the snow drifts. We had 4 or 5 space heaters going! spent Monday shoveling driveway. we also did not get down to Loveland to our daughters on thanksgiving due to the slippery roads. We spent the day eating pumpkin pie, sleeping, reading and watch TV! Some start to winter! Glad you made the trip and sorry we missed you at mass.

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