Piano Performance: Thine Is the Glory

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/12/20

Konstantza Chernov performs for Easter “Thine Is the Glory” composed by G. F. Handel.

Piano Performance: Christ Alone

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/12/20

Konstantza Chernov performs for Easter “Christ Alone” composed by Robert Lowry.

Easter Vigil Not Required

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/10/20

Direction from the Archdiocese notes parishes need not celebrate an Easter Vigil under the present circumstances since no one can be present to be baptized or received into the church. The simple lighting of the new Paschal Candle and the renewal of baptismal promises at the Easter Day Mass ... Read More »

Celebration of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/10/20

A video recording Good Friday's Celebration of the Lord's Passion was made this afternoon within the parameters set by the Congregation of Divine Worship in Rome regarding these celebrations without a congregation. The liturgy was celebrated by Father Jim, Sherry Langrock, and Bob Taylor.

According to the Congregation ... Read More »

Piano Performance: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/09/20

Konstantza Chernov performs for us “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” composed by Hans Leo Hassler. The video was shot intentionally showing only Konstantza’s hands in order to focus more on the music. Her hands remind us of the importance of living with our hands. Jesus heals with his ... Read More »

The Way of the Cross

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/09/20

It has been the tradition at Prince of Peace Parish for the confirmation class to hold for the parish Shadow Stations on the evening of Good Friday. Since this is not possible this year, a Way of the Cross video has been produced using images of the stations ... Read More »

Piano Performance: Lead Me to Calvary

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/09/20

Konstantza Chernov performs for us “Lead Me to Calvary” composed by William J. Kirkpatrick. The video was shot intentionally showing only Konstantza’s hands in order to focus more on the music. Her hands remind us of the importance of living with our hands. During this pandemic, it important ... Read More »

Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/09/20

A video recording was made this evening of the celebration of the Mass of the Lord's Supper within the parameters set by the Congregation of Divine Worship in Rome regarding these celebrations without a congregation. 

According to the Congregation, the faculty to celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s ... Read More »

Church Bells to Ring on Easter

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/07/20

Archbishop Blair would like the joy of Easter to be made public throughout the Archdiocese. He is asking that all church bells in our parishes ring at noon on Easter Sunday.

In our parish, the carillons at the Church of the Nativity and Saint Teresa of Avila are ready ... Read More »

Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday

Posted by Rev. James T. Gregory on 4/07/20

On Good Friday a cross will be placed in the Prayer Garden at the Church of the Nativity all day for veneration. In a similar manner, a cross will be left for veneration in Saint Teresa of Avila church from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m.. All social distancing protocols need ... Read More »