The U.P. Catholic Newsletter
November 23, 2023
St. Peter Cathedral Sanctuary Renovation
St. Peter Cathedral in Marquette completed the renovation of the sanctuary on Nov. 13, 2023. Most importantly, a new tabernacle was installed directly in the center of the sanctuary which resulted in the moving of the cathedra to the side. Other renovations included widening the altar for larger Masses with more concelebrants. Bishop John Doerfler blessed the new tabernacle at the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.
Catholic Printing Press offers a look into the past
By Caty Mraz
The U.P. Catholic
COURTESY PHOTOS
“As farmers we care very much about providing good food for the community. With our printing press, we care deeply about providing good nourishment for the soul.”
March for Life Unveils 2024 Theme: ‘With Every Woman, For Every Child’
By Tyler Arnold
Catholic News Agency
COURTESY PHOTO
Students from Escanaba and Gladstone hold their signs during the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, 2023. More than 50 faithful from throughout the Diocese of Marquette took part in the pilgrimage to the nation’s capital for the 50th annual march.
Blessing of an Advent Wreath
The season of Advent begins Dec. 3, and concludes Dec. 24. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: “The use of the Advent Wreath is a traditional practice which has found its place in the Church as well as in the home. The blessing of an Advent Wreath takes place on the First Sunday of Advent or on the evening before the First Sunday of Advent. When the blessing of the Advent Wreath is celebrated in the home, it is appropriate that it be blessed by a parent or another member of the family.”
All make the sign of the cross as the leader says: Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Response (R/.) Who made heaven and earth.
Then the Scripture, Isaiah 9: (lines 1-2 and 5-6) or Isaiah 63 (lines 16-17 & 19) or Isaiah 64 (lines 2-7) is read:
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
R/. Thanks be to God.
With hands joined, the leader says:
Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: he is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples, he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us, he is the Savior of every nation.
Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not delay.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.
Response (R/.) Who made heaven and earth.
Then the Scripture, Isaiah 9: (lines 1-2 and 5-6) or Isaiah 63 (lines 16-17 & 19) or Isaiah 64 (lines 2-7) is read:
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
R/. Thanks be to God.
With hands joined, the leader says:
Lord our God, we praise you for your Son, Jesus Christ: he is Emmanuel, the hope of the peoples, he is the wisdom that teaches and guides us, he is the Savior of every nation.
Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath. May the wreath and its light be a sign of Christ’s promise to bring us salvation. May he come quickly and not delay.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.
The blessing may conclude with a verse from “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”:
O come, desire of nations, bind
in one the hearts of humankind;
bid ev’ry sad division cease
and be thyself our Prince of peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, desire of nations, bind
in one the hearts of humankind;
bid ev’ry sad division cease
and be thyself our Prince of peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.
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