ORDAINED ON October 2nd, Father David Kemna of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP), returned to his home parish of Saint Francis of Assisi, in Portage des Sioux, Missouri, and yesterday celebrated the Holy Mass according to the Missal of Blessed John XXIII.
The small church was filled. Knights of Columbus served as honor guards, and seminarians, religious and Archdiocesan priests were in attendance as well as many of the faithful. Both the External Solemnity of Saint Francis of Assisi, and the 20th Sunday after Pentecost were commemorated.
Prayers at the foot of the altar.
During the Kyrie.
Blessing before the Gospel.
Prayers before the Canon of the Mass.
Prayers before the Consecration.
Procession out of the church.
Clergy process out.
Photos of Father Kemna's ordination can be found here.
The small church was filled. Knights of Columbus served as honor guards, and seminarians, religious and Archdiocesan priests were in attendance as well as many of the faithful. Both the External Solemnity of Saint Francis of Assisi, and the 20th Sunday after Pentecost were commemorated.
Prayers at the foot of the altar.
During the Kyrie.
Blessing before the Gospel.
Prayers before the Canon of the Mass.
Prayers before the Consecration.
Procession out of the church.
Clergy process out.
Photos of Father Kemna's ordination can be found here.