Invitation to an "Explanatory Mass" at Blessed Sacrament

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From: John Finnell <johnhfinnell@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 4:27 PM
Subject: invitation
To: Sky Kershner <sky@kpcc.com>

Sky,

 

I would appreciate it if you could share this invitation throughout the CARLA network.  Thanks!

 

 

 

 

BLESSED  SACRAMENT  CHURCH

 

305  E  Street                                               South  Charleston   WV  25303

 

Telephone:  304-744-5523                           E-mail:  johnhfinnell@yahoo.com

 

 

July 10, 2012

 

Dear Religious Leaders and Pastors,

 

As we long for the unity that God desires among all people, I'm happy to invite you and your whole congregation to a special event here at Blessed Sacrament.

 

In the interest of building bridges of understanding among our diverse religious traditions, we will  have an "Explanatory Mass" on Sunday, July 29 at 2:00pm.  (This will be a complete, authentic Mass with Holy Communion, which will satisfy the "Sunday obligation" for all Catholics who attend.) It will take longer than a usual Mass (at least 2 hours) because we will stop and take time to explain each part of the Mass just before it occurs.  We will also welcome any questions and comments from the assembly both before the Mass starts and after it is concluded.  

 

We will have this special Mass at this unusual hour because we do not want our guests to have to miss their own church services on Sunday morning or Sunday evening.  We are not trying to lure anyone away from their current religious affiliation! 

 

Although our primary intended audience would be those who are unfamiliar with our tradition, my past experience is that many Catholics also appreciate this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of our patterns of worship.

 

Here is the outline of the event:

A.  Welcome / General Introduction

B.  Comments / Questions from the Assembly

C.  Basic Structure of the Mass / Biblical Roots

D.  Introductory Rites

E.  Liturgy of the Word

F.  Liturgy of the Eucharist

G. Concluding Rites

H. Comments / Questions from the Assembly

I.   Fellowship / Light Refreshments

 

Please invite anyone and everyone whom you know may have an interest!  Please contact me if you have any questions or if you need directions to our church.

 

May God's blessings be abundant upon you and your people!

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

(Rev.) John H. Finnell, pastor

 

(Rev.) John H. Finnell, pastor
Blessed Sacrament Church
305 E Street
South Charleston, WV 25303
office 304-744-5523
cell 304-377-3560
johnhfinnell@yahoo.com

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Sky Kershner
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
Charleston, WV
304-346-9689

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