Area Catholics gather for Chrism Mass

Mike Crupi / Catholic Courier | 03.31.2010

The annual Chrism Mass, during which the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of the Catechumens and the Sacred Chrism are blessed for use throughout the diocese, was celebrated by Bishop Matthew H. Clark March 30 at Rochester’s Sacred Heart Cathedral. Parishioners, priests, deacons and women religious from all corners of the diocese attended the Mass and collected the oils that they will use for sacraments during the coming year.

<p>Liturgical dancer Julian Bell performs.</p> — Liturgical dancer Julian Bell performs.

<p>A visitor dips her hand in the baptismal font.</p> — A visitor dips her hand in the baptismal font.

<p>Priests extend their hands toward the altar during the liturgy.</p> — Priests extend their hands toward the altar during the liturgy.

<p>Miriam Dominguez (left), Mary Beth Fuehrer and Michael Sabin.</p> — Miriam Dominguez (left), Mary Beth Fuehrer and Michael Sabin.

<p>Bishop Matthew H. Clark mixes the Sacred Chrism.</p> — Bishop Matthew H. Clark mixes the Sacred Chrism.

<p>Sacred Heart Cathedral was crowded during the Chrism Mass.</p> — Sacred Heart Cathedral was crowded during the Chrism Mass.

<p>Bishop Matthew H. Clark at the altar after blessing the oils.</p> — Bishop Matthew H. Clark at the altar after blessing the oils.

<p>Oils wait to be collected in the basement of the cathedral.</p> — Oils wait to be collected in the basement of the cathedral.

<p>Participants process out at the end of the Mass.</p> — Participants process out at the end of the Mass.

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