Gulf Pine Catholic
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January 31, 2014
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Gulf Pine Catholic
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January 31, 2014
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Bishop Morin dedicates Holy Family Church
Clockwise, from top left;
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An exterior view of the new Holy Family church, located on Menge Avenue in Pass Christian.
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The dedication liturgy begins outside. Pictured is Bishop Roger Morin, assisted by Deacon Bill Vrazel of Holy Family Parish.
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The Blessing and Sprinkling of Water -- from l-r, Holy Family pastor Father Michael Austin, Deacon Vrazel, Bishop Morin and Deacon Karl Koberger.
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Msgr. Dominick Fullam, vicar general, blesses the people and walls of the new church with Holy Water.
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Bishop Morin prays the Prayer of Dedication.
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Bishop Morin pours Oil of Chrism on the church altar.
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Bishop Morin and Father Austin anoint the altar with Oil of Chrism.
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Father Austin anoints the church walls with Oil of Chrism.
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Bishop Morin prepares to incense the altar.
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Members of the Holy Family Parish Altar Society set the altar for the first time.
Photos/Terry Dickson