Posted 05.16.23 in Spirit News
Corpus Christi Processions
“The source and summit of the Christian life”
Many parishes will be celebrating the feast day of Corpus Christi – the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – June 11th. We’ve gathered some information below of Eucharistic processions happening in our listening area. Don’t see yours here but want it included? Email the details to [email protected].
- OMAHA | Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Peter DETAILS HERE
The procession starts at 2:30 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes (2110 S.32nd St.) and ends 1.4 miles later at St. Peter Catholic Church (27th and Leavenworth). Transportation will be available between both churches before and after the procession. In the event of rain, there will be a Holy Hour at St. Peter from 3-4 pm. Those who received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion or Confirmation this year or last year are invited to wear their special attire and to bring a small basket of flower petals to sprinkle on the street ahead of the Blessed Sacrament. Spirit Catholic Radio will broadcast the music and prayers that accompany the procession! Bring a radio or download the free Spirit Catholic Radio app! - OMAHA | St. Cecilia’s Cathedral DETAILS HERE
We will celebrate Corpus Christi with a Eucharistic Procession around the Cathedral campus/neighborhood after the Saturday, June 10, 5:30 pm Mass. There will be several stops for prayer. It is a great opportunity to publicly show your faith in the True Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and a wonderful witness to your children of that faith in your life. Cathedral groups/organizations are invited to walk together with their banners. A food/social time will be held after the procession. Plan to have your family join us. - RALSTON | St. Gerald DETAILS HERE
June 10th @ 6:30pm, Lakeview Chapel. Please join us! We will begin the procession at the Lakeview Chapel (7859 Lakeview Street), around the block and back to the Chapel. The procession will begin at 6:30pm and be followed by Benediction. - COUNCIL BLUFFS | DETAILS HERE
Our annual Corpus Christi Procession begins after the Noon Mass at Corpus Christi-Queen of the Apostles Church. Along the route, the faithful will stop to pray at a series of homes decorated for the occasion. Ollie the Trolley will be available for those unable to walk the full route; hop on and off as needed, or ride the whole time. Refreshments will be provided after the completion of the procession in the Holy Family social hall. Join us!!
- HASTINGS | St Cecilia’s Catholic Church DETAILS HERE
On June 11, let us come together to celebrate: Jesus’ presence with us in the Most Holy Eucharist Our parish family of St. Cecilia Fr. Daro’s 3 years of service at St. Cecilia Sr. Yolanda’s 5+ years of service at St. Cecilia Corpus Christi Sunday, June 11, 2023 – normal Mass schedule Then let us gather at 4:00pm in the church for Evening Prayer —all servers are invited to vest in cassock and process at 3:45pm and First Communicants are welcome to wear their dresses and suits. Eucharistic Procession at 4:25pm. Benediction at 4:45pm Parish Dinner at 5pm featuring Tacos and Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers. Families are invited to bring a salad or dessert to share and lawn chairs if you would like to sit outside east of the parish hall and rectory. - LINCOLN | St. Francis of Assisi DETAILS HERE
The Mass schedule will be altered on Sunday, June 11, to accommodate the Corpus Christi Procession: 7:30 Low Mass, 9am High Mass with Procession, 12:30pm Low Mass. Stay after the Procession to celebrate the feast day with lunch and ice cream! - LINCOLN | St. Theresa DETAILS HERE
Save the date for the Corpus Christi Procession, Sun, June 11th following the 8AM Mass. This is a special neighborhood procession to honor this Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. All are invited to join us in this annual parish tradition where we process from St. Teresa Church to the Pink Sisters’ Chapel. First Communicants and newly Confirmed are invited to wear their sacramental attire. All Junior High & High School young ladies of the parish are invited to process in the Honor Guard. Altar Servers are invited to vest. More details to follow. Questions, contact Nikki Shasserre 402-770- 9241. - LINCOLN | St. John the Apostle DETAILS HERE
St. John the Apostle Church at 7601 Vine Street in Lincoln invites you to join in our Eucharist Procession following the noon Mass on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 11. We especially want to invite our First Communicants and Confirmandi to process with our Eucharist Lord around the St. John’s campus. Wear your First Communion/Confirmation outfits or similar attire. Please gather at the back of church at 12:45 pm if not attending the noon Mass. - GRAND ISLAND | St. Mary’s Cathedral DETAILS HERE
Due to Confirmation on Sunday, June 11th at 3 pm the Corpus Christi procession will be right after the 12:30 pm Spanish Mass (1:30 pm). We will process around the Cathedral Campus only. - NEBRASKA CITY | St. Benedict and St. Mary DETAILS HERE
We will have a Eucharistic Procession on June 11, leaving from St. Benedict at 1 pm and finishing at St. Mary’s. Bus transportation from St. Mary’s to St. Benedict will be available following the procession.
