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The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Columba Cathedral.
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OFFICE OF CLERGY: All clergy are invited to concelebrate, and parishes are welcomed to send delegations of 5-7 people.
After the Chrism Mass, parishes are invited to obtain the holy oils for use in their parish. Since there is a provision in the rite for priests to bless the oil of the sick and oil of catechumens, there is concern regarding the sacred chrism. It is recommended that an appropriate amount of sacred chrism be taken, sufficient for parish needs. If a substantial amount of sacred oil is being disposed of each year, please adjust the amount taken. Oils will be distributed in Saint Columba Parish Hall after the Chrism Mass.
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MUSIC: Chrism Mass is just around the corner! I am extending an invite to all music directors and choir members to participate in singing for the Chrism Mass. Those who have joined in past years know how uplifting and powerful the music is. It is also extremely nice to sing with such a good group of musicians. We are one of the only dioceses in the U. S. to be doing this type of music before the Chrism Mass; a testament to your skill. Please send me an email of who I should expect to sing and please invite your choirs; Let’s get a choir of at least 50 this year! We will have two rehearsal dates outside of the Chrism Mass day to adequately prepare. The dates I am putting on the calendar are April 6th and April 13th at 5:15pm in the undercroft of the Cathedral. Try and make one if you can! I understand scheduling conflicts and would still love to have you come sing if you can make the Tuesday date and time! Please email Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org if interested!
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COMMUNICATIONS: The Communications Department will livestream and record the Chrism Mass for viewing through our website https://catholicecho.org/live and YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thecatholicecho.
Parishes, schools and other organizations are invited to sponsor the Chrism Mass.
Sponsorships are due by April 1, 2025 and can be submitted online or by printing this donation form with a check made out to “Diocese of Youngstown” with the Memo “Chrism Mass Sponsorship” and mail to:
Attention: Meagen Farrell, Communications, 144 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503.
If you mail a check, email rgavalier@youngstowndiocese.org by April 1, 2025 to ensure you are listed in the credits.
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