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| The servers lead the procession of the clergy into the shrine area. |
As the shrine crosses glisten in the afternoon sun, Fr. Kurt chants the Vespers Gospel. |
Dr. Michael Matrotti chants the Epistle. |
Fr. Kurt gave a rousing homily which set the tone for the rest of the pilgrimage. |
Pilgrims come forward to receive the Anointing of the Sick as they stand underneath the open Gospel book. |
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| Mitred Archpriest Josef Stanichar leads the Office of Matins on Saturday morning. |
Ita and Max Bourke come prepared for the Northwest August sun. |
Knights of Columbus |
Bishop William celebrates the hierarchical Divine Liturgy. |
Cantors from near and far gathered to lead the pilgrimage singing. |
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| Bishop William moves the faithful with his stirring homily. |
Pilgrims listen attentively to the message of their new bishop. |
Bishop Willian and Fr. Nicholas anoint the Barron family. |
Fr. Lee, administrator of the shrine |
Phil Moreau and John Charba eagerly serve the popular beef brisket. |
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| Ernest Russo, Governor General of the Knights of Jerusalem |
Bishop William with some of the pilgrims |
The childrens' procession |
Children carrying icons and flowers to be placed at the shrine. |
Children process with Biblical symbols of Mary and flowers to be placed at the shrine. |
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| Fr. Bill O'Brien leads the prayer for the childrens' moleben to Mary. |
Lori and Joe Wargacki, and Eva Lindgren |
On Sunday morning Joseph Wargacki is ordained as a subdeacon while his family and friends look on. |
Proud subdeacon Joseph Wargacki poses with pastor and bishop. |
Ian Nortan |
