Saturday 6 June 2015

Corpus Christi and our new Baldacchino!

Thanks to the generosity of one of the families in our parish we are now the proud owners of a simply splendid baldacchino. The family have very kindly presented it to the parish in memory of a much-loved family member who sadly died earlier this year.

I couldn't resist having a good look at the canopy today. It has been laid out in readiness for tomorrow's procession after our 10am Mass which is also a Mass of Thanksgiving for all our First Holy Communion children, their families and catechists.


A side view showing the beautiful embroidery.


And a close up showing the detail of the centre-piece.


The shorter side of the canopy.


And the detail of the Agnus Dei motif.


The all-important final details. Note the white gloves almost out of the picture!

Now, for Holy Mass and the procession!