Photos: Seven Men Ordained Transitional Deacons in Detroit

Yesterday, seven men were ordained transitional deacons by the Most Reverend Michael J. Byrnes, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. This is the last stop before priestly ordination.  One of the men ordained yesterday, is a fellow parishioner at Assumption Grotto, Rev. Mr. Louis Lapeyre.

I took many stock photos at the chapel of Sacred Heart Major Seminary (SHMS) yesterday, but I will save those for another post some time within the next week.  As you will see in these photos, there was some real craftsmanship that went into this old building.

What follows are just a sampling of the many photos taken.  At the bottom you will find a link that will take you to the full gallery.

The environment was much darker than that to which I am accustomed.  No flash is used during liturgical events, so natural lighting is all there is to work with.  Regrettably, I did not use a white card to set white balance before-hand, so they may be "warmer" in appearance.  I use Adobe Lightroom and can still tinker with quality, but two computers show me two different hues and exposures.  It's hard to tell which one is right.

There were many religious orders represented among those watching, including some of the S.O.L.T. brothers who are studying at SHMS.

The Mass got underway. Roughly 50 priests were there for the ordinations.  I've been told that the window seen in the Sanctuary was made by the same man who crafted the stained-glass windows at Assumption Grotto.

Bishop Byrnes delivers his homily

From left to right: Rev. Mr. Joseph Kirkconnell (St. Ignatius, Cayman Islands), Rev. Mr. Jeffery Allan (St. Colette, Livonia), and Rev. Mr. Ryan Adams (Holy Redeemer, Detroit)

Rev. Mr. John Kopson (St. Mary Queen of Creation, New Baltimore) , Rev. Mr. Louis Lapeyre (Assumption Grotto, Detroit), Rev. Mr. Gregory Piatt (St. Sylvesters, Warren), Rev. Mr. Joseph Tuskiewicz (St. Josaphat, Detroit)

The promise of respect and obedience to the Ordinary of the diocese and successors

The Litany of the Saints

Laying on of Hands and Prayer of Ordination

Investiture with Stole and Dalmatic

Handing on of the Book of the Gospels

Kiss of peace

Incensing the Altar as we entered Offertory

The Sacred Heart Seminary Choir after singing a beautiful "O Cor Jesu" by Rossini

Rev. Mr. Greg Piatt is seen kneeling here

Rev. Mr. John Kopson holds the Sacred Chalice

Rev. Mr. Louis Lapeyre

Rev. Mr. Jeffery Allan spoke on behalf of the newly ordained

Pure cuteness got in the way of my camera lens

I had never been in the gym at Sacred Heart Major Seminary, but even that shows the craftsmanship of a previous era.  The reception was held here. This doesn't do it justice, but gives you a glimpse. 

Please pray for these new transitional deacons for Detroit, and all of the seminarians in the Archdiocese of Detroit working towards the priesthood. (see more at DetroitPriest.com including social media options)

There are many more photos from this event in my Smugmug account.  

• Gallery (several pages of thumbnails you can go through)
• Slideshow (this is a good way to view them, but I recommend setting it to "fast" in the upper left corner)

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Newly ordained deacons should see Rev. Mr. Louis Lapeyre who will have a disk for you and your families, with my compliments. Perhaps you could include me in your prayers.

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2013 Easter Vigil (1962 Missal)

On Saturday we celebrated the Easter vigil where those who have been studying the faith were brought into the Church through the Sacraments.  The Triduum at Assumption Grotto is celebrated using the 1962 Missal.

First I just want to show a close-up of the Dalmatics that were in use by the deacon and subdeacon.  As was pointed out to me, on this first one we have both St. Francis and St. Benedict - rather interesting given the election of Pope Francis, followed by Pope Benedict XVI.

This one, I am told, has St. Dominic and St. Bernard.

It was very difficult to photograph in near total darkness, but some came out quite well.  In the past I have used a tripod, but by the time I got the shot framed, the action was over.

Fr. John Zuhlsdorf (aka "Father Z" of the blog, What Does the Prayer Really Say?) joined us this Easter and he chanted, very beautifully, the Exsultet (see the Easter Vigil propers here).

Exsultet iam Angelica turba caelorum: exsultent divina mysteria:
et pro tanti Regis victoria, tuba insonet salutaris...

The chanting of the readings in Latin, starting with Genesis: "In the beginning, God created heaven and earth..."

I don't have pictures of what happened all along the way because I was video taping some with my iPhone.  Once again, I won't have time before next weekend to get it uploaded.

The youngest member Baptized

Here we see the first man receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation with chrism oil.  He is sealed with the Holy Spirit.

In the TLM, a tap on the cheek is given after the chrism oil

A woman being sealed.

Mother and son after coming into the Church through the Sacraments.

 

Father Z looks on.

Father Z gave a wonderful homily, speaking at one point to the converts as a convert himself.  He told them not to let up when the initial zeal wears off, and it will for many with time.  This is a point that Fr. Perrone has drilled home to the secular Carmelites.  Spiritual dryness comes.  God graces us with wonderful feelings when he is after our hearts, then he tests us to see if we will remain with him when he withdraws those gifts.  Just like in marriage, a spouse will persevere after the honeymoon is long over, to give to the other what is owed.  It's the same with the spiritual life.  We must continue to give of ourselves - to pray, to give God his due in worship, and to let our love for God flow into our interactions with others. This we must do even when we are not graced with zeal and good feelings, lest we fall into the trap of merely using God for what he can give.

Altar boys incensing the people at the beginning of the Offertory.

The Elevation of the Chalice

Ecce Angus Dei...

Altar boy receives Communion at a movable kneeler in the sanctuary...

I believe this is the incensing during the Solemn Lauds of Easter Day (seen in same link provided earlier), which comes after the ablutions.

The sanctuary after Mass

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